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Formax Square IT 2 Operator's Manual

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Square IT 2
Squareback Booklet Finisher
OPERATOR MANUAL
3/2020

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  • Page 1 Square IT 2 Squareback Booklet Finisher OPERATOR MANUAL 3/2020...
  • Page 2 WARNING: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. The product (System) which is connected to this machine will be class A. NOTE: The domestic environment is an environment where the use of broadcast radio and television receivers may be expected within a distance of 10m of the apparatus concerned.
  • Page 3 Introduction This manual contains instructions on the operation and maintenance of this machine. To get maximum versatility from this machine all operators should carefully read and follow the instructions in this manual. Keep this manual in a handy place near the machine. Please read the Safety Information before using this machine.
  • Page 4 Safety Information When using this machine, following safety precautions should always be followed. Safety during operation WARNING: • To avoid hazardous situations like for instance electric shock or danger while exposed to moving, rotating or cutting devices, do not remove any covers, guards or screws other than those specified in this manual.
  • Page 5 General safety, continued CAUTION: • The machine and its peripherals must be installed and maintained by a customer service representative who has completed the training course on those models. • Always follow all warnings marked on, or supplied with, the equipment. •...
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  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS What You Can Do With This Machine ................11 Guide To Components ..................... 12 Graphical User Interface ......................15 Control Panel............................15 1. Basics ....................17 Turning On / Off the Main Power ..................17 Power switch ..........................17 Emptying the waste bin ....................
  • Page 10 6. Remarks ................... 35 Do’s And Don’ts ........................ 35 Where to put Your Machine ..................... 36 Machine environment ......................... 36 Power connection ........................36 Maintaining Your Machine ....................37 Cleaning the sensors ........................37 Sensors’ location ........................... 37 Operational Best Practices ....................39 Limitations ........................

  • Page 11: What You Can Do With This Machine

    What You Can Do With This Machine Manual Feed Stacker Tray The Fomax Square iT2 is a stand-alone machine that allows for square folding and trimming of booklets. Stapled booklets are fed in the machine through the Manual Feed Tray and are delivered on the Stacker.

  • Page 12: Guide To Components

    Guide To Components A. Belt Stacker D. Latch Handle B. Belt Stacker Cover E. Waste Tray C. Graphical User Interface (GUI) Continued on next page...
  • Page 13 Guide To Components (continued) F. Top Cover I. Manual Feed Tray G. Gas Strut J. Casters H. Power Switch Continued on next page...
  • Page 14 Guide To Components (continued) K. Tilt protection bar M. Shorting Plug L. Shorting Plug N. Power Socket...

  • Page 15: Graphical User Interface

    Guide To Components (continued) Graphical User Interface The Formax Square iT2 has a Graphical User Interface (GUI) / touchscreen control panel which allows for viewing or adjusting local machine settings and properties. Control Panel The control panel is a touchscreen. Point at the screen and press the “button” to reach the desired function or change the desired setting.
  • Page 16 Guide To Components (continued) Control Panel (continued) Jobs Pressing [Jobs] on the top ribbon of the screen will open the Jobs sub-menu. This sub-menu allows for programming of jobs. See Section 3 for a detailed description of the Jobs sub-menu. Tools The Tools sub-menu contains a number of options that will allow the user to:...

  • Page 17: Basics

    Turning On / Off the Main Power Power switch Ensure that the main power cord is plugged into the wall and to the back of the Square IT 2 Trimmer [A]. Make sure the two shorting plugs are plugged in, as shown in the picture [B].

  • Page 18: Emptying The Waste Bin

    Emptying the waste bin Pull up and then out the lower front cover to open it [A]. Remove [B] the waste bin (in red) and empty it. Replace the waste bin and close the waste bin cover.

  • Page 19: Setting Up A Job

    2. Setting Up a Job Manual Feed Manual Feed - Main Menu Main Menu The main menu allows the user to choose the following finishing options before starting the production process: • Booklet Size; • Face Trim; • Side Trim; •...

  • Page 20: Face Trim

    Face Trim Face trim This function trims the edge of the booklet to get an even length on every page. When “AUTO mode” is on, a minimum trim is performed on the booklet to get rid of the shingle. If the amount of trim is not satisfactory, the user can adjust it manually by tapping on the switch, which will turn the Auto mode off and will open a new...

  • Page 21: Square Fold

    Side Trim (continued) To adjust the amount of side trim, press [+] or [-] or enter the desired length of the booklet using the numeric keypad. NOTE: The maximum amount of trimming on each side is 24 mm / 0.94”. Push the green check mark to confirm the changes or the red cross to discard them and to go back to the main menu.

  • Page 22: Booklet Production

    Booklet Production Booklet Production Once all the settings have been ad- justed, press on the play button to start Booklet Production. Refer to “Feeding Booklets” to under- stand how to correctly feed a booklet in the machine. When the Booklet Production is start- ed, this screen is shown.

  • Page 23: Feeding Booklets

    Feeding Booklets Manual Feed Stacker Tray Side Guides Feeding Booklets Booklets are fed in the machine through the Manual Feed Tray and are delivered on the Stacker. Set the side guides on the hand feeding table to the correct booklet size before starting the feeding procedure to make sure that the booklets enter centred into the machine.
  • Page 24 Feeding Booklets (continued) Second step Feed the booklet(s) in the machine with the booklet foot facing the infeed side of the machine. Pushing the right play button will bring the user to the next page of the guided procedure, pushing the left play button will bring the user to the previous page of the guided procedure.

  • Page 25: Jobs

    3. Jobs Handling Jobs Pressing [Jobs] on the top ribbon, opens the Jobs sub-menu. From here the operator can open a saved job. Saved jobs can be customized and deleted. Loading a Job The user can load a job by selecting it from the saved jobs list and then pushing [Load].

  • Page 26: Saving A New Job

    Saving a New Job Push [Save as] in the Job sub-menu to save a new job and insert a new name. The new job will be based on the last job loaded. Deleting a Job Select a Job from the saved Jobs list and delete it by pressing [Delete].

  • Page 27: Tools

    4. Tools The Tools Menu Tools The Tools sub-menu contains a number of options that will allow the user to: • Fine adjust settings for the Square Fold option, • View and reset the counter, • Choose the Units, • Select the language, •...

  • Page 28: Counter

    Counter Counter The Counter shows the number of booklet produced since its last reset. Press [C] to reset it. Press the Green Check mark to return to the tools menu. Units Units This sub-menu allows the user to tog- gle between inches and millimeters. NOTE: changing this setting will affect every menu in the machine.

  • Page 29: Software Version

    Software Version Software Version Press [Software Version] to get to the Software Version sub-menu. This sub-menu allows the user to check the installed software version on both the Graphical User Interface and on the Main Module. Press the Green Check mark to return to the previous menu.
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  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    5. Troubleshooting Jams When there is either a misfeed or a fault condition in the machine, a message and a code will be displayed on the control panel. Some codes, mainly those regarding jams, may be rectified by the operator but fault codes may only be rectified by a certified service technician. If a job is cancelled or if there is a jam there might be an incomplete set inside the SquareIT 2.

  • Page 32: Clearing A Jam Condition

    Jam codes list (continued) Code # Area Cause Exit Q17 (paper path sensor) covered after purge. Align / Clamper Q15 and Q16 (paper path sensors) covered too long. Align / Clamper Q15 and Q16 (paper path sensors) covered after purge. Align / Clamper Q15, Q16 and Q17 (paper path sensors) covered too long.

  • Page 33: Empty Waste Bin

    Empty Waste Bin Empty Waste Bin Empty the Waste Bin to clear this message. See procedure for how to empty the Waste Bin under the “Ba- sics” section of this manual. Stacker Full Stacker Full This message is shown when the Stacker is full.

  • Page 34: Please Wait Screen

    Other messages (continued) Please Wait Screen Please Wait Screen The “Please Wait” screen is shown under normal operation when the ma- chine is calibrating or initializing. Wait until a new screen is shown.

  • Page 35: Remarks

    6. Remarks Do’s And Don’ts • Always follow all warnings marked on, or supplied with, the equipment. • Always exercise care in moving or relocating the equipment. • CAUTION: Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and machine before you move or relocate the equipment.

  • Page 36: Where To Put Your Machine

    Where to put Your Machine Machine environment Always locate the equipment on a solid support surface with adequate strength for the • weight of the machine. • Always keep magnets and all devices with strong magnetic fields away from the machine.

  • Page 37: Maintaining Your Machine

    Maintaining Your Machine Never attempt any maintenance function that is not specifically described in this documentation. Cleaning the sensors The sensors need to be cleaned regularly when in use and if the unit has not been used for a period of time. Sensors must be wiped clean with a lint free cloth.
  • Page 38 Sensors’ location (continued) Belt stacker sensor...

  • Page 39: Operational Best Practices

    Operational Best Practices • Use the side guides on the hand feeding table to make sure that the book enters centred into the machine; • Make sure to have the correct settings for thin or thick booklet: thin booklet is thinner than 1.3 mm (0.051”) and equals approximately to 6 sheets 80 g/m (see section 2 of this manual: “Booklet size”...

  • Page 40: Limitations

    Limitations • The SquareIT 2 is suited for customers whose booklet making needs will not exceed a yearly average of 15,000 booklets per month; • If booklets entering the SquareIT 2 are not uniform or if they are skewed, the booklet quality will vary accordingly;...

  • Page 41: Specification

    7. Specification Machine Specifications Specifications Remarks Speed 4 seconds Number of sheets (Maximum) 50 (80 gsm) Also includes hand feeding. Non-Stapled sets 6 non-stapled sheets can be by- Non-stapled sets with more than passed through the unit. one sheet should not be trimmed or squarefolded.
  • Page 42 Machine Specifications (continued) Environmental requirements Temp Range 15-30°C Humidity 30-80% RH...

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