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- Page 1 FD 38Xi / FD 386 Document Folder OPERATOR MANUAL FIRST EDITION 8/2020...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
SPECIFICATION UNPACKING & SETUP CONTROL PANEL OPERATION AutoBatch BATCH COUNTING FD 386 CUSTOM FOLD SETUP FD 38Xi CUSTOM FOLD SETUP MEASURING FOLD LENGTHS RECALLING, EDITING, & DELETING CUSTOM FOLDS OPERATOR SETTINGS 16 - 18 Metric/Standard Fold Selection Standard Fold Override... -
Page 5: Description
Operator Side The FD 38Xi / FD 386 Folder is designed to perform a wide variety of folds using a variety of paper weights. The fold tables are automatically adjusted for standard folds and custom folds. Documents that are 8 ½” x 11”/14” and 11” x 17”... -
Page 6: Unpacking & Setup
Check package for shipping damage. If there is shipping damage, do not discard the box. Remove the machine and packed components from the box. The fold tables, telescoping stacker, Multi Sheet Feeder (standard feature FD 38Xi, option for FD 386), power cord and cross-fold guide are wrapped separately in the box. - Page 7 6. Insert the Multi-Sheet Feeder into the four slots located on the top cover (Fig 5). This is standard on the FD 38Xi, optional for the FD 386. 7. Make sure the power switch is in the “OFF” position. Plug the power cord into the power inlet and the wall outlet.
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Page 8: Control Panel
CONTROL PANEL - Home Screen Interface No. NAME FUNCTION Resettable Counter Displays the number of documents folded, can be reset between each job Counter Reset Icon Resets the counter to “0” Speed Decrease Icon Press to decrease the folder speed Speed Level Display Folder speed percentage Speed Increase Icon... -
Page 9: Operation
Fig. 7 Self centering side guides Operator side FD 38Xi ONLY: Adjust infeed tray tension lever (Fig. 8) for different paper weights. Move the lever up towards the “-” symbol for lighter paper and down toward the “+” symbol for heavier paper. The middle position is for standard paper weights. - Page 10 Fold selection icon Select the type of fold desired by pressing the fold selection icon (Fig. 9). Note: If the fold selection icon shows the desired fold press the “Start/Stop” icon (Fig. 9) to begin folding. “Start/Stop” icon Fig. 9 Test Button Standard folds selection icons 10.
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Page 11: Autobatch Batch Counting
AUTOBATCH COUNTING MODE The AutoBatch feature can be set to count down the number of sets in a batch, the number of sheets in each set, and the delay between each set. To enter the AutoBatch Mode press icon on the main screen (Fig. 12a). To enter the number of sets press the icon Invoices... -
Page 12: Fd 386 Custom Fold Setup
FD 386 CUSTOM FOLDS SETUP The FD 386 has 27 custom fold settings that can be stored into memory for recurring jobs with fold settings that differ from standard fold settings. To create a custom fold, from the Home Screen (Fig. 13) press the fold selection icon access the fold selection screen (Fig. - Page 13 Test icon With paper loaded in the feeder press the test icon (Fig. 17) to check that the fold settings are correct. To adjust the settings repeat steps 1 and 2. When the folds are set correctly press the save icon to name and save the custom fold.
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Page 14: Fd 38Xi Custom Fold Setup
FD 38Xi CUSTOM FOLDS SETUP The FD 38Xi has 36 custom fold settings that can be stored into memory for recurring jobs with fold settings that differ from the standard fold settings. To create a custom fold, from the Home Screen press the fold selection icon access the fold selection screen (Fig. - Page 15 FD 38Xi CUSTOM FOLDS SETUP, cont. Next set the automatic outfeed stackers. There are 10 stacker positions available. Select the one that best matches the size of the folded document. Using the touch pad key in the stacker position (Fig. 25), key in 0 - 9 based on the chart below.
- Page 16 FD 38Xi CUSTOM FOLDS SETUP, cont. Key in the name of the job (Fig. 28) and press the save Brochure Job name icon in the bottom right corner. Fig. 28 Save icon Custom Job list Select the custom job and press the blue enter icon to set the fold stops (Fig.
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Page 17: Measuring Fold Lengths
Measuring Fold Lengths Use the examples below to help determine the fold lengths for custom fold settings. Example 1: “Z” Fold Measure the length of panel “A”, enter this number as the upper Panel A fold table measurement. Measure the length of panel “B”, enter this number as the lower fold table measurement. -
Page 18: Recalling, Editing, & Deleting Custom Folds
RECALLING, EDITING & DELETING SAVED CUSTOM FOLDS SETUP To recall, edit, or delete a saved custom fold from the home screen press the saved job icon (Fig. 30). Saved Job Icon Fig. 30 Custom Job list From the saved custom job screen you can recall a job, edit, rename, or delete a stored custom fold. - Page 19 RECALLING, EDITING & DELETING SAVED CUSTOM FOLDS SETUP To edit a previously saved job, select the job from the list and press the edit icon (Fig. 31). From the fold setup screen use the same process as setting a custom fold to edit the job settings (Fig.
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Page 20: Operator Settings
OPERATOR SETTINGS A number of operator settings can be adjusted to personalize the FD 386 / FD 38Xi. This includes changing between standard and metric settings, number of test sheets, Fold and Stacker Override, and Standard Fold Override. This section will review each setting and how to adjust them. If needed, there is a Default Settings option that will reset to factory settings. - Page 21 Standard Fold Override Icon Standard Fold Override It may be necessary to adjust the factory set standard fold settings for a particular fold type and paper size. inch This can be done in the Standard Fold Override Mode. From the Operator Settings menu select the Standard Fold Override icon (Fig.
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Page 22: Test Sheet Setting
Test Sheet Setting The number of test sheets can be changed between 1, 2 or 3. From the Operator Settings Menu press the Test Icon to access Test Sheet Setting (Fig. 43). inch inch Fig. 43 The number of test sheets can be changed to 1, 2, or 3. Press the corresponding test button and then press the enter icon to save the selection. -
Page 23: Multi-Sheet Feeding
MULTI-SHEET FEEDING The multi-sheet feeder is designed to fold pre-collated stapled or unstapled sets of up to four 20 # (75gsm) sheets of paper. You may need to create a custom fold, depending on the thickness of the finished multi-sheet set. -
Page 24: Cross Folding
CROSS FOLDING Fold Crease Cross Fold Guide Cross folding refers to folding a document in one pass and then running it through the folder a second time to be folded again. Common Application: Folding a 11” x 17” document in half and then letter folding it to fit in a standard #10 envelope. -
Page 25: Removing Infeed Tires
REMOVING OUTFEED COVER Outfeed cover The outfeed cover can be removed to access the exit roller. To remove, unscrew thumbscrews that hold the cover in place (Fig. Fig. 49 Thumbscrews REMOVING INFEED TIRES The infeed tires can easily be removed for cleaning and replace- ment. -
Page 26: Operator Maintenance
2. Clean infeed tires and fold rollers with Formax recommended roller cleaner & rejuvenator to remove paper dust and toner. A Formax Cleaner Kit is available from your dealer. A damp cloth with water is the best alternative. -
Page 27: Error Screens
ERROR SCREENS FD 386/38Xi Touch Screen -Error Screens Paper Misfeed / Paper Jam Paper Jam Paper misfeed FD 386/38Xi Touch Screen -Error Screens FD 386/38Xi Touch Screen -Error Screens Paper Jam Paper misfeed Paper Jam Paper misfeed D 342 Touch Screen -Error Screens per Jam Paper misfeed Error screen appears with arrows pointing to possible areas... -
Page 28: Trouble Shooting
TROUBLE-SHOOTING TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Control panel is not Power switch turned off. Turn on power switch. illuminated. No power at the wall outlet. Check wall outlet. No power to the machine inlet. Check power cord for frayed/broken wires. No power to the control panel. Press the button on the circuit breaker.