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- Page 1 Plockmatic MPS XL Operating Instruction Read this manual carefully before you use this product and keep it handy for future reference. For safety, please follow the instructions in this manual. Doc no: X04135EN_A Date: 29 August 2022...
- 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 / 32’...
- Page 3 Notation conventions Whenever necessary, the following points for attention are indicated in this manual. The Plockmatic MPS XL will be referred to as the Stacker throughout this document. WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if instructions are not followed, could result in death or serious injury.
- Page 4 Safety Information When using this machine, the 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 7: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS What You Can Do With This Machine ................9 Guide To Components ..................... 10 1. Basics ....................13 Turning On / Off the Stacker Power ................13 Undocking the Stacker..................... 14 Docking the Stacker ......................14 Setting the Paper Support ....................15 2. - Page 8 Page intentionally blank.
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Page 9: What You Can Do With This Machine
What You Can Do With This Machine The Stacker is a universal Multi-Purpose Stacker, a robust stacker that assists operators with paper stacking and handling during the finishing process. The Stacker attaches inline and is integrated with multiple printers and devices. The motorized tray table eliminates lifting of heavy paper stacks. -
Page 10: Guide To Components
Guide To Components A. Long Sheet Side Guide I. End Stop Adjustment Knobs (2x) B. Long Sheet End Stop J. Infeed Sensor (not visible) C. Control Panel K. Small Cover Plate D. Paper Path Extension L. Table Extension Locking Knob. E. - Page 11 Guide To Components (continued) P. Stacker Table W. Casters (2x) Q. Tower Cover X. Casters with Locks (2x) R. Infeed Side Guide Y. Cover Plate S. Paper Stack Sensor Z. Power Switch T. Handles AA. Infeed Unit Bottom Cover U. Sheet Guide AB.
- Page 12 Guide To Components (continued) AC. Docking Guide Poles (2x) AD. Docking Bracket...
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Page 13: Basics
1. Basics Turning On / Off the Stacker Power The Stacker has one power switch on the Front Tower. NOTE: The Stacker power switch must be on when starting the printer for it to detect the Stacker. Power switch 1 1 Make sure that the power cord is plugged into the wall outlet. -
Page 14: Undocking The Stacker
Undocking the Stacker 1 1 Push the docking release pedal [A]. 2 2 Move the Stacker away from the upstream device. NOTE: Raising the Stacker Table before undocking the Stacker will make it easier to remove the finished prints Docking the Stacker Docking Plate Stacker 1 1... -
Page 15: Setting The Paper Support
Setting the Paper Support The Paper Support is a key part of the Stacker that helps support the sides of the paper stack while stacking. It needs to be removed and attached for each new paper size and will be referenced throughout this document. Move the Paper Support after releasing the Paper Support Plungers (one on each side). - Page 16 Page intentionally blank.
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Page 17: Control Panel
2. Control Panel Control Panel The following section will guide the user through the Control Panels functions. Table positioning lever Table positioning lever This lever allows the user to move the Stacker Table up and down. Secondary use: If more than one fault code is triggered the additional fault code(s) can be viewed by toggling the Table Positioning Lever (5. -
Page 18: Fan Speed Adjustment
Fan speed adjustment Fan speed adjustment Fan speed changes how the papers are stacked and helps cool the stack. The fan speed adjustment dial allows the operator to control fan speed when running. • Auto - printer controlled from inputted paper size and line speed. -
Page 19: Status Led
Status LED Status LED The status LED indicates the status of the Stacker. • RED: Jam/Fault • RED Blinking: Multiple Fault Codes • GREEN: Ready • BLUE: Running • BLUE BLINKING: Running - Paused • PURPLE: Showing version/Counter/ Calibrating. • OFF: Powered down/Undocked Sheet counter Sheet counter... - Page 20 Sheet counter (continued) First LED Examples: 10,000,000* 300,000** *First LED blinks once. **Third LED blinks three times. 2,010,000*** 10,300,000**** ***Second LED blinks twice, ****First LED blinks fourth LED blinks once. once, third LED blinks three times.
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Page 21: Jobs
3. Jobs Handling jobs The Stacker is designed to stack paper with the following dimensions: • Paper width from 210 mm / 8.27’’ to 330 mm / 13’’; • Paper lengths from 210 mm / 8.27’’ to 1200 mm / 47.2’’. Trying to stack paper outside of specification will cause jams. -
Page 22: Setting Sheet Guide & End Stop
Setting Sheet Guide & End Stop NOTE: Move both Sheet Guide Supports at the same time by the Sheet Guide Support Midpoint using both hands to avoid misalignment. The Sheet Guide and End Stop positions have to be adjusted according to the paper dimensions. - Page 23 Setting Sheet Guide & End Stop (continued) Loosen Sheet Guide Height Knobs (2x) and move to approximately halfway between the top of the Stacker Table and the top of the Sheet Guide Support then tighten Sheet Guide Height Knobs. Top of the Sheet Guide Support Sheet Guide Height Knobs Top of the Stacker Table Slide Sheet Guide onto the Sheet Guide Support so the Sheet Guide rests on the...
- Page 24 Setting Sheet Guide & End Stop (continued) Press the Pause/Resume button to set the Stacker table to its starting position. Loosen Sheet Guide Width Knobs (2x) so Sheet Guide’s width can be adjusted. Sheet Guide Width Knobs Make sure End Stop Adjustment Knobs (2x) (one on each side) are loose to be able to move the Sheet Guide Support.
- Page 25 Setting Sheet Guide & End Stop (continued) Loosen Sheet Guide Height Knobs (2x) and move them down so they are at or slightly below the level of the Stacker Table. See that the Sheet Guide now rests on the Stacker Table and can move up and down freely. Sheet Guide Sheet Guide Height Knobs With paper still on Stacker Table set Sheet Guide to correct width +3mm to 5mm...
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Page 26: Setting Long Sheet Guide & Long Sheet End Stop
Setting Long Sheet Guide & Long Sheet End Stop The Long Sheet Guide and Long Sheet End Stop positions have to be adjusted according to the paper dimensions. Paper Length ≥715 mm / ≥28.1’’ For paper longer than 715 mm / 28.1’’, fold the Sheet Guide Support down and pull out the Stacker Table to the correct length: +3mm to 5mm (+0.12’’... - Page 27 Setting Long Sheet Guide & Long Sheet End Stop (continued) Remove Paper Support (Section 1 - Setting the Paper Support). At the Sheet Guide Support Midpoint, pivot the Sheet Guide Supports together to the horizontal position. NOTE: Move both Sheet Guide Supports at the same time by the Sheet Guide Support Midpoint using both hands to avoid misalignment.
- Page 28 Setting Long Sheet Guide & Long Sheet End Stop (continued) Loosen Table Extension Locking Knob. Table Extension Locking Knob Manually move Long Sheet End Stop to the outermost position. Long Sheet End Stop Continued on next page...
- Page 29 Setting Long Sheet Guide & Long Sheet End Stop (continued) Replace Paper Support (Section 1 - Setting the Paper Support). Press Pause/Resume to make sure table is set at proper position to receive paper. Place paper on Stacker Table and adjust Long Sheet End Stop to correct length +3mm to 5mm (+0.12’’...
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Page 31: Maximum Stack Height
4. Maximum Stack Height Stack Limit Infeed Sensor and Line speed determine stack limit heights. These limits are set to prevent weight overload (over 40kg / 88.18lbs). The maximum stack height per the specification is seen in the table below. When the maximum stack height is reached, printing will be paused. - Page 32 Page intentionally blank.
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Page 33: Troubleshooting
5. Troubleshooting Fault codes General NOTE: If procedures in this manual do not rectify the problem an authorized technician will be needed. Reading the fault code The fault codes are displayed with the LEDs on the control panel. When a fault occurs, the lights will turn on indicating the number of the fault code in LED(s) either in Red (Hard-Stop = Printer immediately stops) or Yellow (Soft-Stop = Printer finishes batch then stops). -
Page 34: Fault Codes List
Fault codes list NOTE: If the following steps do not rectify the problem an authorized technician will be required. Fault Colour How to clear Code Use the Table Positioning Lever to lower the Stacker Table then (Hard-Stop) press Pause/Resume Button to reset. Check Infeed Unit Bottom Cover is clear from items on top of (Hard-Stop) Stacker Table and then press Pause/Resume Button. -
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: Safety Features
Safety Features Infeed Unit / Stacker Table Interlock Switch The Infeed Unit Bottom Cover is loose, this allows the safety switch to be released if something is stuck between the Infeed Unit and the Stacker Table. This will stop the ma- chine moving the Stacker Table until the cover is back into operating position. -
Page 37: Infeed Side Guides / Stacker Table Interlock Switch
Infeed Side Guides / Stacker Table Interlock Switch The Infeed Unit can tilt; this allows the safety switch to be released if something on the Stacker Table is wider than the Infeed Side Guides. This will stop the machine moving the Stacker Table until the Infeed Unit is back into operating position. -
Page 38: Where To Put Your Stacker
Where to put Your Stacker Machine environment • The machine should only be used on a flat and level surface that corresponds to the upstream unit. • Always locate the Stacker on a solid support surface with adequate strength for the weight of the machine. -
Page 39: Maintaining Your Stacker
Maintaining Your Stacker Never attempt any maintenance function that is not specifically described in this documentation. Cleaning the sensors The sensors need to be cleaned every 500K pages, more frequent cleaning may be required depending on media type. Using a lint free cloth or soft bristled brush clean the sensor. CAUTION: Never use cleaning fluids on sensors. -
Page 40: Stacker Operational Best Practices
Stacker Operational Best Practices • It is recommended to start with loose placement of Sheet Guide/Long Sheet Guide to allow for proper stacking. Once proper stacking is achieved, adjust the Sheet Guide/ Long Sheet Guide inwards to improve stack quality. •... -
Page 41: Specification
7. Specification Machine Specifications Parameter Specification Remarks Maximum Stack Height For Sheets ≤715mm (28.1’’): Small positive / negative varia- 330mm (13”) tions in stack height might occur For Sheets ≥715mm (28.1’’): 140 due to media type and weight. mm (5.5”) Maximum Stack Weight 40 kg (88.2lbs) Standard Paper Size Support... -
Page 42: Stacker Stack Quality Specification
Stacker Stack Quality Specification • The Stacker is capable of stacking paper from 210mm (8.27’’) x 210mm (8.27’’) up to 330mm (13’’) x 1200mm (47.2’’). The stack quality depends on paper quality, paper weight, operator setup and environmental conditions. It is up to the operator to set up the machine such that the stack quality is high and the stacker is running smoothly, without jamming. - Page 43 Page intentionally blank.