PaperFolder PH-Knife-14 Manual

Cross fold system 14" 4-fold plate paper folding machine + knife folder

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PH-Knife-14 Cross Fold System
14" 4-Fold Plate Paper Folding Machine
+
Knife Folder
Operator Manual
(Revised 12-15-2021)
800.520.6008
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  • Page 1 The PaperFolder Co. PH-Knife-14 Cross Fold System 14" 4-Fold Plate Paper Folding Machine Knife Folder Operator Manual (Revised 12-15-2021) 800.520.6008 Page 1 PaperFolder.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    2. Specifications…………………………………….……...……..….. 13 3. Maintenance and Cleaning……………………………..….…..14 4. Troubleshooting………………………………………….………...15 5. Installation of A3 Knife Folder……………………………….…….16 (Cross Fold System Setup) Communications Cable……………………………….……..…..17 Positioning Machine with the PH-14…………………………….17 The LCD Control Panel…………………………………………….18 Emergency Stop…………………………………………………….18 6. Troubleshooting…………………………….………………………19 7. Contact Us…………………………………..…………….…….…..19 Page 2 PaperFolder.com...
  • Page 3: Installation Of Ph-14

    INSTALLATION The PH-Knife-14 Cross Fold System is designed to process legal size paper (8.5" x 14") or smaller into smaller cross folded pieces that will fit in small envelopes. It does this by performing up to 1 to 4 fan- folds on the length of the paper on the first machine, followed by a half-fold on the second machine.
  • Page 4: Output Tray And Wheels

    Remove the ties on the 2 bottom fold plates. INSTALL OUTPUT TRAY The PH14 can be ordered with either a Knife folder to perform a cross fold, or a Stacker which neatly stacks very small, folded pieces FOLLOW THE GUIDES BELOW FOR YOUR SETUP Page 4 PaperFolder.com...
  • Page 5 Note that it has to go under the cross bar. Press it in so that you have clearance to put the right side in the hole on the right side. Attach the output wheels as shown along with the output tray extension. Page 5 PaperFolder.com...
  • Page 6: Setting The Fold Plates For Your Fold

    For other size paper, you would divide the length of the paper by the number of panels you want and set each fold plate accordingly. IF A FOLD PLATE IS NOT NEEDED, IT MUST BE CLOSED. To do this, you reverse the fold plate as shown below. Page 6 PaperFolder.com...
  • Page 7 If the bottom of the fold sticks out to the bottom left, move the left side a bit higher. If the right side sticks out to the bottom left, move the right side a bit higher. Then run a sample and compare it. Page 7 PaperFolder.com...
  • Page 8: Fold Chart

    Closed Closed (8.5” x 11”) Letter Closed Closed Closed Closed Double Closed Closed Engineering Closed Closed Gate Closed Closed 4-panel Closed accordion 5-panel accordion Roller Closed Triple Double Closed Single + Closed letter Single + Z Closed Page 8 PaperFolder.com...
  • Page 9: Installing The Fold Plates

    Two of the fold plates, 2 and 4, may come installed in the machine. Install any remaining fold plates in this order: 4, 2, 3, 1. The trays have numbers on them. They fit on the 2 posts with the corresponding numbers, e.g., Plate 4 goes on the 2 posts marked 4. Page 9 PaperFolder.com...
  • Page 10: Paper Creaser

    To stop creasing, move the wheels away from the creaser using an Allen wrench to loosen the set screws. Put them directly under the wheels above as shown in the first image. In this picture, the creaser is not set to crease the paper. NO CREASE Page 10 PaperFolder.com...
  • Page 11: Loading Paper

    Power to the machine can be 110v, 60 hz or 220v, 50 hz. Plug it into a wall circuit with at least 10A available. DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD. Plug the electrical cord in and switch on. O is Off. –– is On. LCD CONTROL PANEL Page 11 PaperFolder.com...
  • Page 12: Setting Pause Intervals

    We recommend that you do not change this. SUCTION T One of the readings on the control panel is Suction T. It should read 360ms. This is not a user adjustable setting. Please make sure it reads 360ms. Page 12 PaperFolder.com...
  • Page 13: Specifications

    For cross folds: 18 – 20# Bond required Paper Surface: No glossy or slippery paper Paper Stack Capacity: 300 sheets 18# bond Dimensions: 240 x 550 x 464 mm (49" x 21.7" x 18.3") Machine Weight: 48 Kg (106 lbs.) PH-KNIFE-14 CFS DIAGRAM Page 13 PaperFolder.com...
  • Page 14: Maintenance And Cleaning

    TROUBLESHOOTING CONTROL PANEL MESSAGE Cause Solution NO PAPER Stack paper of feed tray PAPER ERR A jam has occurred or other Press C. Clean sensor if error needed OVERLOAD Motor is overloaded Turn off, then on. Page 14 PaperFolder.com...
  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    Stack the paper neatly on Horizontal direction unevenly the paper feed table There is space between Set the side guides so that the paper and side guide they push against the paper lightly The rubber roll is deformed Call your dealer Page 15 PaperFolder.com...
  • Page 16: Installation Of A3 Knife Folder

    PAPERFOLDER KNIFE 14 CROSS FOLD SYSTEM THE PAPERFOLDER KNIFE 14 CROSS FOLD SYSTEM is an automated cross fold system that can cross-fold paper into very small sizes in one pass. It can perform up to 4 folds on a piece of paper, down to a size 1/5 of the length and 1/2 of the width of the paper being folded.
  • Page 17: Communications Cable

    The cable allows both machines to operate when the PH-14 is operating. Run the cable under the machines. POSITION THE KNIFE FOLDER Next, push the knife folder against the PH-14. The slot shown fits on a cross bar on the PH-14. Make sure both sides are firmly pushed in. Page 17 PaperFolder.com...
  • Page 18: The Lcd Control Panel

    SET UP THE FOLD ON THE KNIFE FOLDER The knife folder is set to fold an 8.5" wide sheet of paper in half. You will need to center your paper in the feed tray. No further setup is required to operate the system. Page 18 PaperFolder.com...
  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    If this does not solve the problem, call us at 800.520.6008. It will be helpful if you have a phone that can send us video. CONTACT US If you are having trouble, call or email. We are here to help. We welcome your comments and look forward to serving you. The PaperFolder Co. www.paperfolder.com Email: info@paperfolder.com Phone: 800.520.6008 Page 19...

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