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  • Page 1 Duplo DF-915 Paper Folder Instruction Manual...
  • Page 2 PAPER FOLDER DF-915 INSTRUCTION MANUAL [120 V]...
  • Page 3 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
  • Page 4 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this Duplo equipment. To ensure correct usage, please read this instruction manual thoroughly, especially the section Safety Precautions. The aim of this instruction manual is safe and proper use. For this reason, users of this equipment for purposes or by methods other than those described in this manual and users who remodel this equipment for their own reasons are asked to ensure safety in use at their own responsibility.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Applied Use 1. Safety Precautions ..........3 11. Standard Folding of Non-standard Paper ..35 Caution Label Location ........5 11-1. Paper Size Restrictions ......35 11-2. Operation Procedure ......... 35 2. Installation Precautions ........5 2-1.

  • Page 6: Safety Precautions

    1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Always observe the cautions and warnings given below to prevent personal injury or property damage. The degree of danger and damage that could occur is indicated on two levels by the following marks. WARNING : Ignoring this mark could result in the possibility of serious injury or even death.
  • Page 7 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (continued) Make sure that the combined power consumption of the appliances to be connected does not exceed the capacity rating of the power outlets or plug receptacles. Exceeding the capacity rating could cause the power outlets, plug receptacles, or power extension cords to overheat and catch a fire.

  • Page 8: Caution Label Location

    Caution Label Location The caution label is pasted on the unit to ensure the safety of users. Do not remove nor change it. Note Note If the label becomes dirty, damaged, or lost, be sure to contact your nearest dealer for a new one. 2.

  • Page 9: Usage Precautions

    3. USAGE PRECAUTIONS 3-1. Power Supply This equipment shall be installed near the socket-outlet where the plug on the power supply cord is easily accessible. Make sure the power supply used is always within the following range. 100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz When you power other appliances from the same AC outlet, make sure that the combined power consumption does not exceed the power supply capacity.

  • Page 10: Installation

    4. INSTALLATION 4-1. Standard Accessories Confirm that the following parts are provided. PAPER FOLDER DF-915 INSTRUCTION MANUAL [120 V] Name Qty. Remarks Folding plate 1 Folding plate 2 Cross folding guide Auxiliary part for cross folding Power cord Instruction manual This manual...

  • Page 11: Installation Procedure

    4. INSTALLATION 4-2. Installation Procedure Extend the paper receiving stopper. Adjust the stopper according to the paper size and folded shape. Open the auxiliary paper feed tray. Auxiliary paper Paper receiving stopper feed tray Attach folding plate 1. Open the top cover, and place the q Push the lock lever on folding plate 1 towards cross folding guide as shown in the “UNLOCK”.
  • Page 12 4. INSTALLATION r Open the top cover, rotate the jam correction w Push in folding plate 2 along the set guide to the knob to check that folding plate 1 is properly “2 ( )” mark. The safety stopper locks at this secured.
  • Page 13 4. INSTALLATION Connect the power cord to the unit. Power cord Insert the power plug into the outlet.

  • Page 14: Names And Operation Of Parts

    5. NAMES AND OPERATION OF PARTS 5-1. External Parts <Paper feed side> <Paper ejection side> Name Operation Folding plate 1 Guide plate for deciding the paper folding position Top cover Safety cover to prevent the user from touching the moving parts Control panel For operating the unit Paper feed pressure...

  • Page 15: Internal Parts

    5. NAMES AND OPERATION OF PARTS 5-2. Internal Parts <Folding plate 2 side> <Inside paper ejection section> Name Operation Folding plate 2 Guide plate for deciding the paper folding position Folding plate 2 handle For attaching/removing folding plate 2 Folding plate 2 lock For securing folding plate 2 lever Control cord 2...
  • Page 16 5. NAMES AND OPERATION OF PARTS <Inside top cover> Operation Name Jam correction knob For rotating the folding rollers when paper has jammed inside the unit or when cleaning the unit Cross folding guide For holding down the folded paper when cross folding Set knob Screw for securing the auxiliary paper feed ring (movable) Folding roller...

  • Page 17: Control Panel

    6. CONTROL PANEL 6-1. Names and Operation of Control Panel Name Operation Start key Press to start paper folding. Stop key Press to stop paper folding. Test key Press to test fold two sheets of paper. No. of sheets/Paper Press to switch between the mode for entering the number of sheets to be length key processed and that for entering the paper length.
  • Page 18 6. CONTROL PANEL Name Operation Adjustment registration If the position of the folding stopper has been finely adjusted in standard folding operations, the adjustment value can be registered with this key. A total of 30 different adjustment values can be registered (6 standard folding modes ×...

  • Page 19: Description Of Windows

    6. CONTROL PANEL 6-2. Description of Windows This unit has two windows; the 2-digit left window and 4-digit right window. Their functions are described below. Folding plate 1 Left Right folding stopper adjusting key window window Custom folding registration key Folding plate 2 No.
  • Page 20 6. CONTROL PANEL (2) 4-digit right window Display example of the add counter. Displayed value indicates the number of sheets already processed. Maximum count displayed is “9999”. Display example of the subtract counter. Displayed value indicates the number of sheets yet to be processed.

  • Page 21: Types Of Buzzer Sounds

    6. CONTROL PANEL 6-3. Types of Buzzer Sounds This unit sounds the verification buzzer when keys on the control panel are pressed or when paper has run out on the paper feed tray. The different types of buzzer are as follows. “Pi”...

  • Page 22: Precautions Prior To Use

    7. PRECAUTIONS PRIOR TO USE The following explains precautions to be understood prior to using this unit. 7-1. Paper Used If using folded or curled paper, flatten first prior to use. Note Note Always pile up paper when storing. Also do not store paper in humid places. Make sure that the printing ink on the paper has dried completely prior to use.

  • Page 23: Precautions On Stacking Paper

    7. PRECAUTIONS PRIOR TO USE 7-2. Precautions on Stacking Paper Do not stack paper on the paper feed tray <Paper unaligned on <Paper unaligned at the left and right sides> the lead and trail edges> with the left and right sides of the paper unaligned or some sheets protruding out.

  • Page 24: Checking The Front/Back, Top/End Of Paper

    7. PRECAUTIONS PRIOR TO USE 7-4. Checking the Front/Back, Top/End of Paper Check how the paper was placed on the paper feed tray (front/back, top/end), because this will affect the folding misalignment which may occur. <Example> When paper with a white front and black back is finished in the following folding modes Single folding Lead edge of paper: A...

  • Page 25: Paper Folding Methods

    8. PAPER FOLDING METHODS The paper folding methods of this unit can broadly be divided into the following three types. (1) Standard folding of standard paper This is the basic paper folding operation of this unit. With this method, the “standard paper” designated by this unit is set to the standard folding mode displayed on the control panel and paper folding is performed.

  • Page 26: Standard Folding Of Standard Paper

    9. STANDARD FOLDING OF STANDARD PAPER Standard folding of standard paper is the basic operation of this unit. 9-1. Standard Paper The standard paper designated by this unit L × W Paper size Display consists of the following five types: LGR, LGL, 17"...
  • Page 27 9. STANDARD FOLDING OF STANDARD PAPER Move the paper feed guides to the corresponding paper size on the paper Example of Fixing screw LTR paper feed tray scale. Tighten the fixing Paper feed screws to secure. guides The left and right paper feed guides move together. Be sure to tighten the fixing screws of the left and right paper feed guides.
  • Page 28 9. STANDARD FOLDING OF STANDARD PAPER Press the folding mode key to select Custom folding registration lamp Standard folding lamp the folding mode. Each time the folding mode key is pressed, the standard folding lamp lights up in order from the leftmost single folding lamp towards the right.
  • Page 29 9. STANDARD FOLDING OF STANDARD PAPER Press the test key to perform test folding. When the test key is pressed, the number in the right window blinks, and the folding stopper starts moving to the set position. When it completes moving, the number stops blinking and lights up, and test folding starts. Test folding feeds two sheets of paper and allows the finish to be checked.
  • Page 30 9. STANDARD FOLDING OF STANDARD PAPER Select the counter type. The counter can be selected from “subtract counter” which displays the preset number of sheets to be folded and folds according to this value or “add counter” which displays the number of sheets already folded. With the subtract counter, the unit will automatically stop when the set number of sheets to be folded is reached.

  • Page 31: Correcting Folding Misalignment Along Sides Of Paper

    10. FOLDING MISALIGNMENT Depending on the paper type, thickness, printing state, processing speed, etc., paper of the same size may be folded differently and folding misalignment may occur. Folding misalignment consists of two types; “folding misalignment along the sides of the paper” and “folding misalignment along the vertical length of the paper”.

  • Page 32: Correcting Folding Misalignment Along Vertical Length Of Paper

    10. FOLDING MISALIGNMENT 10-2. Correcting Folding Misalignment Along Vertical Length of Paper When the folded paper is misaligned along <Example of folding misalignment along vertical length of paper> the vertical length as shown in the figure due Folding misalignment to the paper thickness, type, printing state, at this part etc., adjust the positions of the folding stoppers of folding plates 1 and 2 to correct...
  • Page 33 10. FOLDING MISALIGNMENT Correction range Correction by the “+” key For standard folding, the adjustable range Within +0.2" using the folding stopper adjusting key is within ±0.2" from the center of the paper. Paper If set exceeding ±0.2", the buzzer sounds Center “pi.pi.pi”, and the folding stoppers will stop at the ±0.2"...
  • Page 34 10. FOLDING MISALIGNMENT Example of correcting folding misalignment along vertical length of paper by folding mode Correct folding misalignment along the vertical length of the paper in standard folding using Folding plate 1 folding stopper adjusting key the folding stopper adjusting keys of folding plates 1 and 2, referring to the following Folding plate 2 example.
  • Page 35 10. FOLDING MISALIGNMENT Adjustment registration procedure The adjustment value of folding misalignment along the vertical length of the paper can be registered using the adjustment registration key. A total of 30 different adjustment values can be registered (6 standard folding modes × 5 standard paper sizes (LGR, LGL, LTR, STMT, and INV)).
  • Page 36 10. FOLDING MISALIGNMENT Check for folding misalignment along Correcting adjustment registration data the vertical length of the paper from the When the registration data of the paper size and folding mode test folding results. to be corrected is set again and registered according to the above steps 1 to 7, the previous data will be rewritten.

  • Page 37: Correcting Deformed Folding

    10. FOLDING MISALIGNMENT 10-3. Correcting Deformed Folding The paper fed to the folding plates may be <Example of deformed folding> folded without reaching the folding stoppers inside the folding plates due to the using environment (temperature, humidity), paper thickness, paper type, paper grain direction, paper state such as curling, processing speed, etc., resulting in deformed folding.

  • Page 38: Standard Folding Of Non-Standard Paper

    11. STANDARD FOLDING OF NON-STANDARD PAPER Standard folding of non-standard paper is the process of registering the length of non-standard paper, setting the paper to a standard folding mode (six types) displayed on the control panel. Non-standard paper Paper other than the five standard paper specified by this unit LGR, LGL, LTR, STMT, and INV are called non-standard paper. Standard paper size is the size of the paper stacked on the paper feed tray in the short edge feeding direction.
  • Page 39 11. STANDARD FOLDING OF NON-STANDARD PAPER Lower the paper set lever and set the paper feed tray. Paper set lever Press the No. of sheets/Paper length key and switch to the mode for entering the paper length. ∗∗∗ “L. ” is displayed on the right window. ∗∗∗...
  • Page 40 11. STANDARD FOLDING OF NON-STANDARD PAPER Press the test key to perform test folding. The folding stoppers of folding plates 1 and 2 move to the folding positions calculated in step 6, and test folding starts. Test folded paper are not counted in the number of sheets processed.

  • Page 41: Custom Folding

    12. CUSTOM FOLDING Custom folding is the method of folding paper 12-2. Operation Procedure by setting the positions (folding positions) of The following describes the custom folding the folding stoppers of folding plates 1 and 2 procedure taking accordion fold as an manually.
  • Page 42 12. CUSTOM FOLDING Lower the paper set lever and set the Set the position of the stacker roller. paper feed tray. The position of the stacker roller needs to be changed according to the folded paper length. Pressing the “+” or “–” key of the Paper length/Stacker roller position key while pressing the stop key displays “roL.
  • Page 43 12. CUSTOM FOLDING Press the test key to perform test folding. Test folded paper are not counted in the number of sheets processed. Check the finish of test folding. Check the finish using the second test folded sample. If the folding position needs to be adjusted, set the position of the folding stopper again using the folding Folded paper stopper adjusting keys of folding plates 1 and 2.

  • Page 44: Cross Folding

    13. CROSS FOLDING Cross folding is folding single-folded paper 13-2. Precautions on Cross another time as shown in the figure. Many Folding cross folding styles are available according to settings. Pay attention to the following in cross folding. <Cross single folding> The maximum thickness of paper used is 28 lb.

  • Page 45: Cross Folding Of Standard Paper

    13. CROSS FOLDING 13-3. Cross Folding of Open the top cover, move the auxiliary paper feed ring (movable) to the folded Standard Paper line of the paper, and secure it. Move the auxiliary paper feed ring by loosening the set The following describes the cross folding of knob.

  • Page 46: Cross Folding Of Non-Standard Paper

    13. CROSS FOLDING Place the weight roller of the cross Measure the length of the single-folded folding guide on the folded line. paper, and enter the length using the Paper length/Stacker roller position To replenish paper, lift the cross folding Note Note key.

  • Page 47: Using Art Paper And Coated Paper

    14. USING ART PAPER AND COATED PAPER 14-1. Characteristics of Art Paper and Coated Paper Art paper and coated paper often stick to each other due to the printing ink and become difficult to separate, resulting in double-feed. When using these types of paper, follow the procedure below. Note Note Some recycled art paper and coated paper may be flimsy and inappropriate for folding.

  • Page 48: Using Special Paper

    15. USING SPECIAL PAPER 15-1. Double Folding Thick Paper When double folding fine quality paper larger than 10" in width and thicker than 28 lb, the stiffness of the paper makes it difficult for it to enter between the two folding rollers. For such paper, set the thick paper mode.

  • Page 49: Folding Small Size Paper

    15. USING SPECIAL PAPER 15-3. Folding Small Size Paper Paper size ranges within 5.1" to 7.1" in length and 3.0" to 5.0" in width (fed by short edge feeding) can be folded in the following conditions. Paper size ranges within 5.1" to 5.5" in length and 3.0" to 4.2" in width can only be single folded or brochure folded.

  • Page 50: Stacker Roller

    16. STACKER ROLLER 16-1. Changing the Stacker Roller Position If paper ejection conditions are poor, there is Stacker roller a need to change the position of the stacker roller. Pressing the Paper length/Stacker roller position key while pressing the stop key displays “roL.

  • Page 51: When Paper Jamming Occurs

    17. WHEN PAPER JAMMING OCCURS If the top cover has been opened to remove jammed paper as described below, be sure to close it after removing. Note Note This unit will not operate if the cover is open and the right window will show the error message “OPEN”. 17-1.

  • Page 52: When Paper Jams Inside Folding Plate

    17. WHEN PAPER JAMMING OCCURS 17-3. When Paper Jams Release the lock lever, and remove folding plate 1. Inside Folding Plate Be sure to hold folding plate 1 with both Note Note hands. The right window shows “J1-3”. Do not subject folding plate 1 to shock, otherwise it may damage, folding accuracy will drop.

  • Page 53: When Paper Jams Near Folding Plate 1

    17. WHEN PAPER JAMMING OCCURS After completing the above, set folding Release the lock lever, and remove plate 1 back to the original position. folding plate 1. Be sure to hold folding plate 1 with both Note Note hands. Push the lock lever towards “LOCK”, Do not subject folding plate 1 to shock, and insert control cord 1 into the No.1 otherwise it may damage, folding...

  • Page 54: When Paper Jams Near Folding Plate 2

    17. WHEN PAPER JAMMING OCCURS 17-6. When Paper Jams Open the top cover, and while rotating the jam correction knob, pull out the Near Folding Plate 2 jammed paper. The right window shows “J1-3”. Turn off the power. Disconnect control cord 2 of folding plate 2 from the No.2 connector, and release the lock lever.

  • Page 55: When Paper Jams At Paper Ejection Section

    17. WHEN PAPER JAMMING OCCURS 17-7. When Paper Jams at Press the test key to perform test folding, and check the paper ejection Paper Ejection Section state. If the paper is not ejected smoothly, adjust the position The right window shows “-J2-”. or height of the stacker roller.

  • Page 56: Error Messages

    18. ERROR MESSAGES When paper jamming, errors, malfunctions occur, details are displayed on the left or right window. The following describes the error messages and solutions. If the unit still does not operate normally even after implementing the following solutions, contact your nearest dealer.

  • Page 57: Troubleshooting

    19. TROUBLESHOOTING Before calling your dealer, check the following. Problem Check Correct The unit does not start Is there paper stacked on the paper Stack paper. even when the start key is feed tray? pressed. Is paper placed properly over the paper Place paper over the paper switch so switch of the paper feed tray? that it is properly pressed.
  • Page 58 19. TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Check Correct Paper slips at the paper Is the paper feed pressure value set too Increase the paper feed pressure. feed section. low? Is the paper separating pressure value D e c r e a s e t h e p a p e r s e p a r a t i n g set too high? pressure.

  • Page 59: Cleaning The Unit

    20. CLEANING THE UNIT The adherence of paper dust, printing ink, etc. on the folding rollers, paper feed rings causes problems such as paper feed errors, folding misalignment, etc. Clean as follows. Prior to cleaning, be sure to disconnect the power cord from the outlet. Note Note After cleaning, make sure that the areas that were cleaned are completely dry before resuming paper folding...

  • Page 60: Cleaning The Paper Feed Rings

    20. CLEANING THE UNIT 20-2. Cleaning 20-4. Cleaning the Paper the Paper Feed Rings Feed Inlet Sensor The paper feed inlet of this unit has a sensor Open the top cover. for checking the paper feed state. This sensor may fail with the error message “J1-2” when While rotating the paper feed rings by printing powder and paper dust accumulate on h a n d , c l e a n t h e m w i t h a c l o t h...

  • Page 61: Cleaning The Paper Ejection Outlet Sensor

    20. CLEANING THE UNIT 20-5. Cleaning the Paper Cleaning the lower sensor Ejection Outlet Sensor Disconnect control cord 2 of folding The paper ejection outlet of this unit has a plate 2 from the No.2 connector, sensor for checking the paper ejection state. release the lock lever, and then remove This sensor may fail with the error message folding plate 2.

  • Page 62: Specifications

    21. SPECIFICATIONS Model DF-915 11.7" (W) × 17.0" (L) (Along paper feed direction) Max. 5.1" (W) × 7.2" (L) (Along paper feed direction) Paper size Min. However paper size ranges within 5.1" to 7.1" in length and 3.0" to 5.0" in width can be folded under certain conditions.
  • Page 63 QUICK START Operation Procedure Prepare the unit. q Open the auxiliary paper feed tray. Auxiliary paper feed tray w Open the paper receiving tray. e Extend the paper receiving stopper. Turn on the power switch. Insert the plug of the power cord into the outlet, and Power cord turn on the power switch.
  • Page 64 Duplo Paper Folder DF-915 Control Panel Standard folding lamp Folding mode key Left window Right window (Counter) The lamp of the selected Key for selecting the Displays the standard Displays the number of sheets folding mode lights up. standard folding mode paper size, etc.
  • Page 65 DUPLO CORPORATION Duplo building, 1-6, Oyama 4 chome, Sagamihara, Kanagawa 229-1180, Japan TEL : +81-42-775-3602 FAX : +81-42-775-3606 E-mail : info@duplo.com 12H-90494-05050200M-0 This manual is printed on recycled paper to help protect the environment.

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