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OPERATION MANUAL
MBM 508A
AUTOMATIC FOLDER
1-800-223-2508
www.mbmcorp.com
Rev. 1.01

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  • Page 1 OPERATION MANUAL MBM 508A AUTOMATIC FOLDER 1-800-223-2508 www.mbmcorp.com Rev. 1.01...
  • Page 3 Safety Instructions Definition of Symbols and Notes In this manual following names and signs stand for possible dangers. Danger This Symbol stands for immediate danger threatening the life and health of persons. Disregarding these instructions may cause severe damage to health and even serious injuries. Caution This symbol stands for an endangering situation that may occur.
  • Page 4 Caution Do not let hairs, a necktie, or necklace hang above the drive of the machine. Doing so may cause an injury. Do not put the machine on an unstable place such as a shaky stand and a slant floor. Doing so may cause the machine to drop or fall down, causing an injury.
  • Page 5 Introduction Please read this Operation Manual carefully before using this machine. Store the Operation Manual in a safe place so that it can be easily retrieved and referred to whenever required. Since the specifications of this product are subject to change for the purpose of further improvement, the descriptions in the Operation Manual may be different from unit to unit even for the same model.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Content 1. Precautions on Installation 1-1 Installation location ....................7 1-2 Precautions in moving in ..................7 1-3 Check the content and quantity of accessories ..........8 2. Part Name 2-1 Appearance ......................9 2.2 Control panel ....................10 3. Matters That Require Particular Attention 3-1 Definition of terms 3-1-1 Explanation of mark ..................
  • Page 7 5-8 Memorization/deletion of fold position of non-standard fold and non-standard-size paper 5-8-1 Memorization of fold position ..............30 5-8-2 Calling up fold pattern memory ..............31 5-8-3 Deletion of entire fold pattern memory ............. 32 5-9 Counter setting 5-9-1 Addition mode ..................33 5-9-2 Subtraction mode ..................

  • Page 8: Precautions On Installation

    Precautions on Installation 1-1 : Installation location Install this product where the following conditions can be fulfilled. • Do not install it in a place exposed to direct sunlight. • Avoid a location near a window. • Do not install it in a dusty place or a place of high humidity. •...

  • Page 9: Check The Content And Quantity Of Accessories

    1-3 : Check the content and quantity of accessories Check accessories immediately upon unpacking. Should there be anything short, contact your distributor. Also, fill out the warranty documents. Accessories Illustration Folding Table 1 Folding Table 2 Power cable Auxiliary paper guide One(1) each (right and left) Operation Manual...

  • Page 10: Part Name

    2. Part Name 2-1 : Appearance Name Function Name Function Auxiliary table For supporting larger paper Paper feed table For loading paper Inlet For connecting the power Paper guide For prevent slant paper feeding cable Paper ejection roller Arranges and ejects folded Paper feed pressure adjusting paper...

  • Page 11: Control Panel

    2-2 : Control panel Number Name Function Color LCD Touch panel To enter operation command and display “TEST” key To perform test folding (two sheet without count) “ START/STOP ” key To start and stop the machine 3. Matters That Require Particular Attention 3-1 : Definition of terms 3-1-1 : Explanation of mark ！...

  • Page 12: Characteristics And Intended Purpose Of Use

    3-2 : Characteristics and intended purpose of use ▪ Easy-to-read LCD color touch panel. ▪ High-speed paper folding. ▪ Automatic paper size detection, fold position setting, paper feed table adjustment (up-down), and paper ejection roller movement. ▪ For non-standard-paper or non-standard-fold, simply input paper length and fold type to automatically calculate fold position –...

  • Page 13: Preparation

    4. Preparation 1. Install fold table 1 and 2 at the machine. 2 .Insert the plug into the connector.
  • Page 14 Pull out and extend the paper ejection table. Then, lift up and set flat the auxiliary table. Insert the power cable into the outlet. (The shape of plug may differ from the one shown in the illustration.) Caution! Be sure to unwind folded power cable before use.

  • Page 15: How To Use

    5. How to Use 5-1 : Standard Folding of Standard-size Paper [1] Set the standard –size-paper. [2] Loosen the paper guide setscrew and set the paper guide to fit the width of the paper. [3] Stack the paper on the paper feed table after neatly arranging it.
  • Page 16 [7] Test folding Press the “TEST” key, and one sheet will be folded. (The counter display will remain to display [0]. Check the folding result with the folded paper. Hint! <Causes of folding misalignment> ▪ Stains on the roller ▪ The paper guide is set askew, or it is not in close contact with the paper. ▪...

  • Page 17: To Manually Input Paper Length

    5-2 : To manually input paper length [1] Measure the length of paper in the direction of feeding paper. [2] Press the “Non-standard Fold” key [3] Press the “Input Paper Length” key. [4] Input the length of paper using numerical keys and press the “Enter”...
  • Page 18 [5] Select the desired fold type from among the six fold typ keys. [6] Press the “TEST” key to perform test folding. If test folding is satisfactory, proceed to step [7]. If it is not satisfactory, adjust folding misalignment. = > Refer to “5.6 Adjustment” on pages 23 to 27. [7] Press the “START/STOP”...

  • Page 19: Non-Standard Folding

    5-3 : Non-standard Fold ▪ Automatic settings cannot be used for non-standard fold. Individual setting of paper size and specifications is required. ▪ It can be set for both standard-size paper and non-standard paper based on the following procedure. [1] Using the standard-size or non-standard-size paper you want to fold, create a sample by folding the paper manually.
  • Page 20 [5] Input the length of “a” using numerical keys and press the “Enter” key. [6] Input the length of “b” using numerical keys and press the “Enter” button. [7] Press the “TEST” key to perform test folding. If test folding is satisfactory, proceed to step [8]. If it is not satisfactory, adjust folding misalignment.

  • Page 21: Cross Folding

    5-4 : Cross Folding • Cross-folding is to further perform double parallel fold or letter fold on a sheet of paper folded already by single fold. • This is good for folding A3 size stock which is already folded by double parallel fold but still will not fit into a standard size envelope.

  • Page 22: Replace With The Separator For Coated Paper

    5-5 : How to fold art paper/coated paper 5-5-1 : Replace with the separator for coated paper. [1] Remove the paper feed roller shaft. [2] Loosen the white knob screw and remove the special paper separator for the art paper/coated paper. [3] Pull out the separator which is fitted as standard, and replace it with the special separator for coated paper.

  • Page 23: Pressure Adjustment For Paper Feed And Paper Separator

    5-5-2 : Pressure adjustment [1] Set the paper feed pressure adjustment lever at “0” [2] Set the separator pressure adjustment lever at “2”. [3] Properly fan out the sheets of paper before loading them. Caution! In the case of printed art paper or coated paper, the degree of adhesion may be very strong, and paper feed Fan out the sheets of paper, allowing errors are more likely to occur even after taking steps...

  • Page 24: Adjustment

    < If double feed is frequently occur> ▪ Referring to the illustration on page 22, properly fan out the sheets of paper again. ▪ Ensure that the paper to be loaded on the paper feed table is no higher than 10 mm. ▪...

  • Page 25: Fine Adjustment Of Fold Position

    5-6-2 : Fine adjustment of fold position If by test folds any folding misalignment is found after standard folding or non-standard folding is set, fine adjustment of the fold position should be made according to the following procedure. [1] In case of “a” Press the “+/-“...
  • Page 26 Fine Adjustment for Table 1 Direction to turn the Fold type Plane (A) Table 1 fine adjustment knob Single Table 1 is not used folding Long Gate folding Short Long Letter folding Short Long Zigzag folding Short Long Double parallel folding Short Long...
  • Page 27 Fine Adjustment for Table 2 Direction to turn the Table 2 fine adjustment Fold type Plane (B) knob Long Single folding Short Long Gate folding Short Long Letter folding Short Long Zigzag folding Short Long Double parallel folding Short Long Fold-out folding Short...

  • Page 28: Adjustment Of Paper Ejection Roller Position

    5-6-3 : Adjustment of paper ejection roller position [1] Select the paper ejection roller position using “↑ ” and “↓” keys (5 levels) . Hint ! For standard folding of standard-size paper, the paper ejection roller will be automatically set to the optimal position for the fold position, fold type and speed.

  • Page 29: Memorization/Deletion Of Fold Position Of Standard-Size Paper

    5-7 : Memorization/deletion of fold position of STANDARD-SIZE-PAPER In the case of standard folding of standard-size paper, after the fold position is finely adjusted, the fold position can be memorized. 5-7-1 : Memorization of finely-adjusted fold position Complete adjustment in advance so that desired folding is performed. [1] Press the “Gear”...

  • Page 30: Deletion Of Individual Memory Of Fine Adjustment

    5-7-2 : Individual deletion of individual memory of fine adjustment [1] Press the “Gear” key. [2] Press the “Fold Pos. Adj. Delete ” key. [3] Pressing the “Delete” key the finely-adjusted values will be deleted.

  • Page 31: Memorization/Deletion Of Fold Position Of Non-Standard Fold And Non-Standard-Size Paper

    5-8 : Memorization/deletion of fold position of NON-STANDARD-FOLD and NON-STANDARD-SIZED PAPER 5-8-1 : Memorization of fold position Complete in advance so that desired fold is performed. [1] Press the “Gear” key. [2] Press the “Fold Pattern Memory” key. [3] Press the memory number window you want to memorize, and the present data will be memorized in the user memory.

  • Page 32: Calling Up Fold Pattern Memory

    5-8-2 : Calling up fold pattern memory [1] Press the “Memory Fold” key . [2] Using “▲” and “▼”keys, select the memorized fold pattern and press the “OK” key. Select desired memory number 01 thru 24 and press the window. Note, in case all factor are the same for paper size, folding pattern and speed, select by the register number.

  • Page 33: Deletion Of Entire Fold Pattern Memory

    5-8-3 : Deletion of fold pattern memory [1] Press the “Gear” key. [2] Press the “Fold Pattern Memory” key. [3] Press the memory number window you want to memorize, and the present data will be memorized in the user memory. Using “▲”...

  • Page 34: Counter Setting

    5-9 : Counter setting 5-9-1 : Addition mode [1] Press the “Num Key” key [2] Press the “clear” key to clear the counter, and press the “Enter” key. [3] When the Addition mode is selected, count only will be displayed on the counter display.

  • Page 35: Subtraction Mode

    5-9-2 : Subtraction mode [1] Press the “Num Key” key [2] Using numerical keys, input the number of sheets you want to fold in the counter and press the “Enter” key. [3] While the Subtraction mode is activated, count and “SUB”...

  • Page 36: Interval Mode

    5-9-3 : Interval mode [1] Press the “Num Key” key [2] Press the “Interval” key on the counter input screen, and the interval setting screen will be displayed. [3] Press the “Set up sheets” key. Input desired sheets quantity and press Enter. By the same procedure, set up “Set Interval Second”...

  • Page 37: Speed Adjustment

    5-10 : Speed adjustment [1] Using “ – “ and “ + “ keys, set the speed (5 levels) [2] Keep pressing the “speed” area for three seconds, the machine enters SPECIAL mode. SP1: The machine operates in a silent manner. This mode is not suitable for sheets of thick paper.

  • Page 38: Double Feed Detection Function

    5-11 : Double feed detection function 5-11-1 : What is double feed detection? Machine detects when two or more sheets are fed through together and the double-fed paper will be ejected on the folding table 1 which is located inside of rear cover without being folded. ...

  • Page 39: Use Of Double Feed Detection

    5-11-3 : Use of double feed detection Notes: Make sure the double feed detection is activated. It responds to all the fold types except cross folding. [1] Perform test folding before starting actual operation.  By the process of test fold, the machine memorizes paper thickness, print pattern, paper length.

  • Page 40: Maintenance Service, Inspection, Expendables

    6. Maintenance Service, Inspection, Expendables 6-1 : Important points for maintenance service and inspection 6-2 : Usual maintenance service Machine body ▪ If paper dust or dirt accumulates on the folding rollers, mechanical troubles may occur to the folding function. Therefore, place the machine cover over the machine when it is not in use. ▪...

  • Page 41: Removal And Installation, And Cleaning Of Folder Roller

    6-4 : Removal and installation, and cleaning of folder roller Two rollers can be removed and installed without using any tool. Thus, cleaning of the rollers and paper ejection photo sensor can be done easily. As the other two rollers cannot be removed, they should be cleaned while manually revolving them little by little .

  • Page 42: Cleaning Of The Paper Feed, Double Feed Detection, Paper Ejection Photo Sensors

    6-5 : Cleaning of the paper feed, double feed detection, paper ejection photo sensors [ Cleaning the paper ejection photo sensor ] Diagram showing that the folder roller is removed (Refer to the figure on page 46.) If only one sheet of paper is being fed, remove the paper dust on the part of the paper ejection photo sensor indicated by the arrow, using a soft cotton swab.

  • Page 43: Removal And Installation Of Paper Separator, Paper Feed Rubber Roller, Brake Rubber

    6-6 : Removal and installation of paper separator, paper feed rubber roller, brake rubber When replacing the paper feed rubber roller and paper separator, remove them in the following manner. Press paper feed roller shaft to the right and spring loaded shaft will be removed without tools.

  • Page 44: Trouble Shooting And Correction

    7. Trouble shooting and correction 7-1 : Error display 7-1-1 : Error display screen When an error occurs, location of trouble and error code will be shown in the display. Remove the cause of error first and then press “OK” key and the specific error display will be cleared.

  • Page 45: List Of Error Codes

    7-1-2 : List of Error Codes Error Symptom Countermeasures. Code E-02 There is no paper, or the paper is not activating Reset the paper or add some sheets of paper. paper detection switch due to light weight. When there are only a few sheets of paper, the paper detection switch may not be able to detect it.

  • Page 46: Troubleshooting

    7-2 : Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Countermeasure Reference Folding Fine adjustment is not made. Correct the misalignment using 5.6 Adjustment misalignment the fine adjustment knob. occurs. The processing speed was changed Do not change the speed during during operation. specified folding operation. The folding roller is dirty.
  • Page 47 Problem Possible Cause Countermeasure Reference The power is not The power cable plug is not Insert the power cable plug applied even when connected to the outlet. firmly into the outlet. the power switch is The circuit breaker is actuated. Remove the cause (such as 2.1 Appearance turned on.

  • Page 48: Relocation Or Disposal

    8. Relocation or Disposal 8-1 : Relocation 8-1-1 : Removal of the machine from its present location ▪ Turn off the power switch. ▪ Remove the power plug from the wall outlet. ▪ Lower the auxiliary table. ▪ Raise the paper ejection table and put it on the paper feed table, and hang it on the pin. 8-1-2 : Transport ▪...

  • Page 49: Specifications

    9. Specifications Model: 408A Paper Size 3.5” x 5.0” to 11” x 17” 3.5” X 5.0” size is for SINGLE fold only. 5” x 7.2” size cannot be folded into GATE. 46.5g/ m ～160g/ m (160g/ m depends on paper size and quality.) Paper Weight 230g/ m only for single fold (230g/ m...
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