Trims/cuts away the face (edge) of the booklet, resulting in a neat finished edge. Always refer to the Hints and Tips section of this manual before using the SquareFold Trimmer Module. The Hints and Tips section provides valuable information about setting up your jobs, which in turn ensures the best possible output for your print/copy jobs.
The top covers cannot be opened during normal operation or when the machine is idle. The covers can be opened only when an indicator is lit (refer to page 4) and a jam/fault occurs within the SquareFold Trimmer Module. Control Panel: The Control Panel consists of a mimic display, buttons, and various indicator lights. The control panel is discussed in more detail on page 4.
The booklet then moves to the exit area where it is transported to the Booklet Output Tray. Booklets exiting/leaving the SquareFold Trimmer Module may contain trim remnants/scraps from the previously trimmed booklet. This is due to static electricity build-up and is normal. If booklets contain trim remnants/scraps, simply remove and discard them.
Square Fold options: This area of the control panel contains the following: Settings button: Press this button to adjust the Square Fold setting; refer to the next item. Square Fold option: Select the desired setting; these settings are discussed in more detail on page 7. SquareFold Trimmer Module User Guide...
The Square Fold feature is available only when your machine is connected to both a finisher with a booklet maker and the SquareFold Trimmer Module. To access the Square Fold feature, perform one of the following (as applicable for your copy or network print job): For copy jobs, perform the following: From the machine's UI select Copy and the Output Format tab.
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From your workstation, open the desired job in its appropriate application (for example, Microsoft Word or Adobe Reader). • Select File and Print. Print window, select the desired printer (with the SquareFold Trimmer Module attached to it), • From the and then select Properties for that printer. •...
Note For the remainder of this section, only the SquareFold Trimmer Module Control Panel and the machine's UI are shown. The descriptions given for each of the Square Fold options are applicable for both copy and network print jobs, and applies to any print server connected to the machine.
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This booklet was not square-folded. It has a more rounded, thicker appearance to the spine of the booklet. SquareFold Trimmer Module This booklet was square-folded. The booklet spine is flattened and squared, giving it the appearance of a perfect-bound book.
SquareFold Trimmer Module Trimmer feature Accessing the Trimmer options The Trimmer feature can be selected for both your copy and network print jobs. Depending on the copy/print job, the Trimmer feature can be selected from either the machine's UI or from the print driver on your workstation.
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From your workstation, open the desired job in its appropriate application (for example, Microsoft Word or Adobe Reader). • Select File and Print. Print window, select the desired printer (with the SquareFold Trimmer Module attached to it), • From the and then select Properties for that printer. •...
Properties window of a selected print job on your workstation Booklets exiting/leaving the SquareFold Trimmer Module may contain trim remnants/scraps from the previously trimmed booklet. This is due to static electricity build-up and is normal. If booklets contain trim remnants/scraps, simply remove and discard them.
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6 x 9 in./152 x 229 mm 80 lbs./210 g/m² 6 x 9 in./152 x 229 mm 28 lbs./ 105 g/m² 6 x 9 in./152 x 229 mm 80 lbs./120 g/m² SquareFold Trimmer Module Approximate Trim Number of setting (mm) pages in finished booklet...
Hints and tips Printing full-page images on booklets When using full-page images, ensure that the finished booklet size accommodates any full-page images, and that when the booklet is trimmed, these images are not truncated. Refer to the illustration. This booklet has preprinted front and back covers with a full-page image.
Use the various selections from the machine’s UI for the booklet creation and image shift features; refer to your machine’s user guide for more information • Remember: it may take one or more test prints/copies before you achieve your desired output. SquareFold Trimmer Module User Guide...
Use the following procedure to clear the jam or fault and resume printing: Follow the instructions displayed on the machine's UI. If instructed by the machine's UI, open the Top Left Cover and the Top Right Cover of the SquareFold Trimmer Module.
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Ensure that the Trimmer Waste Container is completely pushed in/closed. Ensure that all covers on the SquareFold Trimmer Module are closed. If the SquareFold Trimmer Module Control Panel and/or the machine’s UI indicate there is a still a jam, recheck the SquareFold Trimmer Module (steps 1-8).
If a jam/fault occurs in the SquareFold Trimmer Module, the machine’s UI displays a jam/fault message. The following table provides a list of fault codes for the SquareFold Trimmer Module and a list of related finisher fault codes. The top covers cannot be opened during normal operation or when the machine is idle. The covers can be opened only when an indicator is lit (refer to page 4) and a jam/fault occurs within the SquareFold Trimmer Module.
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Open the Top Left and Right Covers of the SquareFold Trimmer Module. 2. Carefully remove all sheets and paper scraps from jam clearance areas. Close the SquareFold Trimmer Module Top Left and Right Covers. Check the Trimmer Waste Container: •...
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User Guide Recommended solution Open the Top Left and Right Covers of the SquareFold Trimmer Module. 2. Close the SquareFold Trimmer Module Top Left and Right Covers. If fault persists, power off/on the copier/printer. If fault persists, call for service.
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If machine’s UI continues to reflect a fault/jam, open the finisher and remove any jams. • Close the finisher cover(s). Follow the instructions shown on the machine’s UI to resume printing/copying. If necessary, power off/on the copier/printer. If fault persists, call for service. SquareFold Trimmer Module User Guide...
Technical data Specifications Physical characteristics SquareFold Trimmer Module size: Weight: User Guide 50 in. (1271. 4 mm) width x 28.5 in. (724.3 mm) depth x 22 in. (558.8 mm) height 209 lb. (95 kg)
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Technical data SquareFold Trimmer Module User Guide...
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