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  • Page 2 QMS, QMS-PS, imPRESS, QUIC, Crown, the Crown logo, and the QMS logo are registered trademarks of QMS, Inc. registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office. PostScript is a trademark of Adobe Systems, Incorporated for a page description language and may be registered in certain jurisdictions.
  • Page 3 Introduction ... 1-2 Booklets 1-3 QMS 4060 Print System 1-4 Folder/Stapler 1-4 Trimmer 1-4 About the Documentation ... 1-4 Standard Product Documentation 1-5 About This Manual ... 1-6 Typographic Conventions 1-7...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Introduction ... 2-2 Finding a Good Location 2-2 Power Requirements 2-3 About the QMS 4060 ... 2-3 About the Folder/Stapler ... 2-6 Safety Rules 2-6 Using the Control Panel 2-7 Control Panel Indicators 2-8 Control Panel Keys 2-9 About the Trimmer ... 2-11 Safety Rules 2-11 Using the Control Panel 2-12 Introduction ...
  • Page 5 Introduction ... 4-2 Booklet Terminology ... 4-2 Booklet 4-2 Printing a Booklet 4-3 Sheet 4-4 Page 4-4 Booklet Thickness ... 4-5 Booklet Cover Sheet 4-5 Positioning Pre-Printed Cover Sheets 4-6 Booklet Inner Sheets 4-6 Changing Booklet Format ... 4-7 Configuring the Printer to Use the Correct Paper Size 4-7 11"...
  • Page 6 Introduction ... 5-2 QMS 4060 Print System Maintenance ... 5-2 Folder/Stapler Maintenance ... 5-2 Maintenance Schedule 5-3 Cleaning Guidelines 5-3 Cleaning the Folding Rollers 5-3 Handling a Stapler 5-5 Cleaning a Stapler Head 5-5 Replacing a Stapler Head Blade 5-11 Trimmer Maintenance ...
  • Page 7 Troubleshooting General Booklet Problems ... 6-15 Header and Trailer Pages are Bound Inside Booklets 6-15 Pages from Other Jobs are Bound Inside Booklets 6-15 Booklet Prints on Wrong Size Paper 6-16 Placing a Service Call ... 6-17 Introduction ... 7-2 Stapler Head ...
  • Page 8 Folder/Stapler Specifications ... B-3 Folding and Stapling B-3 Controller B-3 Media B-4 Paper Weight Conversion Chart B-5 Media Thickness B-6 Physical Characteristics B-9 Electrical Requirements B-9 Environmental Requirements B-9 Consumable Supplies B-10 Cable B-10 Trimmer Specifications ... B-11 Trimming Engine B-11 Controller B-11 Media B-11 Physical B-11...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    “Introduction” on page 1-2 "Standard Product Documentation" on page 1-5...
  • Page 10 The QMS QDOC Bookletmaking System is comprised of three main units: the QMS 4060 Print System, booklet Folder/Stapler, and optional booklet Trimmer.

  • Page 11: Booklet Terminology

    The QMS QDOC Bookletmaking System is capable of producing 5.5'' x 8.5'' or 8.5” x 11'' booklets. A 5.5'' x 8.5'' booklet is printed on 8.5'' x 11'' sheets, and an 8.5'' x 11'' booklet is printed on 11'' x 17'' sheets.
  • Page 12 The QMS 4060 Print System is a powerful, but easy-to-use 40 page- per-minute monochrome laser print system supporting duplex print- ing, print media in a variety of page sizes, and advanced paper han- dling and document finishing options. This unit is also capable of automatically sending documents to a special output tray for booklet finishing.
  • Page 13 QMS QDOC You’re looking at this manual right now. Bookletmaking The next section, “About This Manual,” System User’s tells you what’s included in this manual. Guide QMS 4060 This documentation includes the Print System following manuals: Documentation 4060 Print System Getting Started...

  • Page 14: Stapler Head

    This manual contains information about the QMS QDOC Bookletmak- ing System. It is divided into the following sections: Introduction Using the QDOC System Operation Working with Booklets Maintenance Troubleshooting Options Provides an overview of the manual. Describes how to operate and use the QMS QDOC Bookletmaking System.
  • Page 15 Provides world-wide product sales and support telephone numbers and describes how to communicate with QMS through the QMS Bulletin Board, CompuServe, the Internet, and Q-FAX. Provide technical specifications for the QMS QDOC Bookletmaking System and lists available supplies and replacement parts.
  • Page 16 » Note: Notes contain tips, extra information, or important information that deserves emphasis or reiteration. Caution: Cautions present information that you need to know to avoid equipment damage, process failure, or extreme annoyance. WARNING! Warnings indicate the possibility of personal injury if a specific procedure is not performed exactly as described in the manual.

  • Page 17: Introduction

    “Introduction” on page 2-2 “About the QMS 4060” on page 2-3 “About the Folder/Stapler” on page 2-6 “About the Trimmer” on page 2-11...

  • Page 18: Booklets

    This chapter contains information on finding a good location for and using the QDOC Bookletmaking System. Note: The QMS QDOC Bookletmaking System is not a user-installed » system. It should be installed only by a QMS-authorized service technician. Your QMS QDOC Bookletmaking System operates in any computing environment with the following requirements: In a dry, well-ventilated room.

  • Page 19: Qms 4060 Print System

    With enough space as shown in the following diagram to —Allow adequate ventilation and easy servicing of the system —Prevent blockage of the air vents. Note: This drawing shows the dimensions of the full QDOC » Bookletmaking System. It is advised, however, to allow more space around the system for easy maintenance.
  • Page 20 Use these illustrations to get acquainted with the external compo- nents of the QMS 4060. FRONT...
  • Page 21 REAR...
  • Page 22 The folding and stapling components of the QMS QDOC Bookletmak- ing System are shown in the following Folder/Stapler illustration. Do not remove protective coverings or casings because this could compromise safety. Staple documents that are made only of paper or cardboard.
  • Page 23 Turn off the Folder/Stapler equipment and unplug the power cord before removing the unit from the QMS QDOC Bookletmaking System. Have all repairs on the QMS QDOC Bookletmaking System per- formed only by a QMS-authorized service technician. The control panel, located on the front of Folder/Stapler, displays the current status, including any condition that needs your attention.
  • Page 24 The four indicators display status information. Symbol Name Function ONLINE The green light is on when the Folder/ Stapler is placed on line. »Note: In order to process the booklet pages printed by the QMS 4060, the Folder/Stapler must be on line. Transport Jam The red light is on when a media jam...
  • Page 25 The following control panel keys access Folder/Stapler options. Note: The Reset and Test keys may be used only when the Folder/ » Stapler is off line. If they are activated while the Folder/Stapler is on line, they have no effect. Symbol ONLINE Name...
  • Page 26 Test The Test key activates the folding and stapling mechanism only when sheets are present. It tests for proper folding and stapling of sheets that are fed through the Folder/Stapler. Power Switch The power switch turns the Folder/ Stapler on and off. When the Folder/ Stapler is on, the | end of switch...
  • Page 27 Make sure that the electrical cables do not have any kinks. Turn off the Trimmer equipment and unplug the power cord before removing the unit from the QMS QDOC Bookletmaking System. Have all repairs on the QMS QDOC Bookletmaking System per- formed only by a QMS-authorized service technician.
  • Page 28 The control panel, located on the front of the Trimmer, displays the current status, including any condition that needs your attention. The Trimmer control panel consists of Four control panel status indicators Four control panel keys ERROR ON RESET output input conveyor The four control panel indicators display status information.
  • Page 29 RESET ERROR output input conveyor Reset The red reset indicator lights after the Reset key is pressed. Input Conveyor The yellow input conveyor indicator lights when the Trimmer detects a media jam before the job has reached the trimming knife. Output The yellow output Conveyor...
  • Page 30 The following control panel keys access the Trimmer options. Symbol RESET DELAY output input conveyor conveyor conveyor Name Function Reset The Reset key sets the Trimmer to its default state. When an error occurs, press the Reset key to clear the error and return the Trimmer to its default state.
  • Page 31 DELAY output input conveyor conveyor conveyor DELAY output input conveyor conveyor conveyor Output The output conveyor Conveyor knob adjusts the Trimmer so that the folded side of a booklet comes at rest against the stopper. Turning the output conveyor knob clockwise decreases the number of times the belt rotates after...

  • Page 33: Operating The Folder/Stapler

    “Introduction” on page 3-2 “Operating the Folder/Stapler” on page 3-2 “Operating the Trimmer” on page 3-11...
  • Page 34 The QMS QDOC Bookletmaking System prints, folds, staples, and trims finished booklets up to 80 pages. This chapter provides informa- tion about operating the Folder/Stapler and the Trimmer. This section describes the Folder/Stapler operations you will do fre- quently, including turning on and off the Folder/Stapler, loading sta- ples, and replacing the stapler head blades.
  • Page 35 Press the power switch to the O position to turn off the Folder/Stapler and then unplug the power cord. The QMS QDOC System automatically staples booklets. The stapling occurs in the Folder/Stapler unit, which comes standard with 2 stapler heads (although it can be operated with 4 stapler heads); each head accepts 210 staples.
  • Page 36 Open the top cover, and locate the stapler heads. With your index finger and thumb, pull back on the under- side of the stapler slide until it is in the forward locked posi- tion in the recessed area beneath the stapler head cover.
  • Page 37 Using your finger, unlock the staple head cover by pulling back on the lock release. Lift up to open the stapler head cover.
  • Page 38 Remove any of the old staples remaining in the stapler head. Insert a new unit of 210 staples. Note: Be careful that the unit of staples is placed in the stapler » head correctly so that the staple unit can be shifted up or down without obstruction after the new staples are added.
  • Page 39 Push down to close the stapler head cover. Using your finger, push back on the lock release to lock the stapler head into position.
  • Page 40 With the index finger and thumb, push the stapler slide down until it clears the recessed area, and gently slide it back to the unlocked position. Caution: Do not let the stapler slide retract to the unlocked position too quickly because it could damage the staple stick. 10 Close the top cover.
  • Page 41 WARNING! To prevent personal injury, always turn off the Folder/ Stapler before cleaning it or replacing parts. ACHTUNG! Um Verletzungen zu vermeiden, Schalten Sie den Falz-/ Heftsystem immer aus, bevor sie ihn reinigen oder teile ersetzen. Before replacing the stapler head blade, remove the staples. Locate the stapler head and stapler head blade.

  • Page 42: Loading Staples

    Carefully remove the stapler head blade by lifting it up and out over the notch. Insert the new blade in position until it clicks into place over the notch. Caution : Take care not to damage the stapler head. Tighten the stapler head blade clamping screw. The blade should still be able to move slightly.

  • Page 43: Turning On The Trimmer

    This section describes the Trimmer operations you will do frequently, including turning on and off the Trimmer and emptying the waste paper tray. Use the following procedure to turn on the Trimmer. Caution: Before turning on the Trimmer, make sure that the power cord is properly connected to a grounded outlet.
  • Page 44 Use the following procedure to turn off and unplug the Trimmer: Wait for all pages of the current job to be processed. Turn the power knob counterclockwise. The On indicator on the control panel goes out.
  • Page 45 The waste paper tray is located on the lower right-hand side of the Trimmer. Use the following procedure to empty the waste paper tray: Insert your hand in the waste paper tray pocket. Pull the tray out. Empty the tray. Reinsert the tray.

  • Page 47: Booklet Thickness

    “Introduction” on page 4-2 “Booklet Terminology” on page 4-2 “Booklet Thickness” on page 4-5 “Changing Booklet Format” on page 4-7 “Adjusting the Trimmer” on page 4-32...
  • Page 48 This chapter provides booklet terminology, explains how to set book- let mode, and describes how to print a booklet. Also, it describes the adjustments required when changing from one booklet format to another. A booklet is composed of a number of folded sheets of paper. Throughout this documentation we refer to an unbound printed publi- cation (of certain size restrictions) with a paper cover as a booklet.
  • Page 49 The QMS QDOC Bookletmaking System is capable of producing 5.5'' x 8.5'' or 8.5” x 11'' booklets. A 5.5'' x 8.5'' booklet is printed on 8.5'' x 11'' sheets, and an 8.5'' x 11'' booklet is printed on 11'' x 17'' sheets.
  • Page 50 A sheet is physical. It is an unfolded piece of paper of any format, either printed or not. A page is logical. A sheet can contain more than one logical page. One folded sheet in a booklet has two pages (that are not necessarily adjacent).
  • Page 51 20 sheets of 20 lb paper (75 g/m ), which means that the QMS QDOC Bookletmaking System can produce booklets with up to a maximum of 80 pages. The total thickness of the cover sheet and the inner sheets should not be greater than .08'' (2.0 mm).
  • Page 52 that the booklet cover be printed from one of the three QMS 4060 Print System inputbins (trays). See the “Booklet Media Specifications” section of appendix B, “Technical Specifications,” for cover sheet media specifications. When using preprinted cover sheets, the correct position in the paper input cassettes of the QMS 4060 Print System unit is essential.
  • Page 53 In the printer’s Administration/Engine/Feed Option/Letter Feed configuration menu choose Short Edge. In the printer’s Operator Control/Custom Inputbin/ loca- tion menu (where location is the inputbin in which the 8.5"x11" paper is loaded: Upper, Middle, Lower), choose Letter. When changing booklet format from 8.5''x11'' to 11''x17'' paper, you must do the following: Configure the printer to use the correct paper size Adjust the Folder/Stapler...
  • Page 54 » Note: Ensure that the tray size matches the paper size (for example, letter paper must be loaded only when the tray is set to letter size). Since the paper tray sends a paper size signal to the printer controller, using a wrong size paper will cause jamming or the image positioned incorrectly on the page.
  • Page 55 You should be able to lift up and remove the paper size guide after unlocking it. Move the paper size guide to the appropriate slots to align it with the paper size marker. You will be able to read the paper size (A3/A4, LTR/LGR, LEG, EX, B4, B5) in the small alignment holes built into the paper guide.
  • Page 56 Turn the dial clockwise to lock the paper size guide. Repeat steps 1-6 for the other two paper size guides. » Note: If you are setting up the tray for 11"x17" (ledger), the left paper guide is stored in a slot near the front section of the tray. Set up the tray paper size tabs on the rear of the paper tray.
  • Page 57 Break off the label that indicates the correct paper size for each tray.
  • Page 58 Pull out each tray and push out the paper-size holder. Place the paper-size label in the paper-size holder of each tray. Replace the paper-size holders. Unwrap the paper on which you will be printing the inner sheets of the booklet. Note which side the arrow points to. »...
  • Page 59 Place a stack of paper in the tray with the print side facing down. The print side is usually indicated by an arrow on the paper wrap- per. Caution: If paper is not loaded with the print side down, the paper may jam or have excessive curl.
  • Page 60 Check the display panel graphic for the correct paper size for each tray. IDLE Online If you will be printing the booklet covers on a different color or weight of media, repeat steps 1-7 for that media. If you are creating 8.5" x 5.5" booklets, use the following procedures to load 8.5"...
  • Page 61 Lift up and remove the tray. Slide the paper guides to fit short-edge feed 8.5" x 11" paper. Place your 8.5" x 11" short-edge feed media in the custom tray. The height of the media stack should not exceed the top limit mark on the paper guides.
  • Page 62 Set up the tray media size tabs on the rear of the custom tray. Use the following setting for 8.5" x 11" short-edge feed. Insert the tray into the printer. Access the Operator Control/Custom Inputbin/ location (where Location is the inputbin in which the 8.5" x 11" paper is loaded: Upper, Middle, Lower), configuration menu and choose Letter.
  • Page 63 The Folder/Stapler comes standard with two paper input modules and two tractor modules (one of each type module for both the 8.5'' x 5.5'' booklet [8.5'' x 11'' sheet] and the 8.5'' x 11'' booklet [11'' x 17'' sheet]). WARNING! The QMS 4060 Print System, Folder/Stapler, and Trimmer are connected with electrical cables.
  • Page 64 Pull the latch located between the two units (mechanical connection to QMS 4060 Print System denoted by arrow) and roll QMS 4060 Print System aside. Note: The QMS 4060 Print System, Folder/Stapler, and Trimmer » are all equipped with wheels.
  • Page 65 Open the top cover of the Folder/Stapler. Locate the tractor module, and remove it by lifting it upwards. » Note: The 8.5 x 11 tractor module is larger than the 11 x 17 tractor module.
  • Page 66 Locate the paper input module. The paper input module is located on the right-hand side of Folder/Stapler, below the paper input wedge. The paper format is clearly visible on the paper input module. Unplug the connector by turning it counterclockwise. Release the paper input module by pressing down and towards the center of the module on both latches.
  • Page 67 Carefully, lower the paper input module, then remove it from Folder/Stapler. Position the support guides of the other paper input module onto the shaft.
  • Page 68 Lift the paper input module up, until it firmly locks into posi- tion. 10 Check to make sure that the paper input module is properly placed. 11 Turn the paper input module connector clockwise to reattach it to the Folder/Stapler.
  • Page 69 12 Reinsert the other tractor module until it’s firmly in position. Each sheet which prints on the QMS 4060 Print System passes through the paper input and tractor modules of the Folder/Stapler. Because air flow, temperature, and other conditions could cause suc- cessive printed sheets to become misaligned, the Folder/Stapler uses the side tab for proper positioning of each printed sheet.
  • Page 70 Locate the side tabs. Unscrew the side tabs, and align them to the appropriate booklet position. The alignment position is indicated by printed markings. Both side tabs must be aligned to the 8.5" x 11" position for printing 5.5" x 8.5"...
  • Page 71 Since 8.5" x 11" and 11" x 17" sheets have different lengths, the Folder/Stapler stop position for these sheets is also different. Use the following procedure to adjust the booklet sheet size: Remove the adjustment wheel from its storage location. Note: If it’s not in the storage location, it may already be in the »...
  • Page 72 Insert the wheel into the booklet sheet size opening at the front of Folder/Stapler, and turn the wheel slowly until it locks into position. Turn the wheel in the direction indicated by the appropriate book- let size. For 5.5" x 8.5" booklets (8.5" x 11" sheets) turn the wheel clockwise, and for 8.5"...
  • Page 73 Since 5.5" x 8.5" booklets are smaller than 8.5" x 11" booklets, the position of the staple heads may need to be changed for better quality booklets. Booklet Staple Heads Recommended Staple Head Positions Size 5.5" x 8.5" 8.5" x 11" 8.5"...
  • Page 74 Roll the Trimmer away from the Folder/Stapler to reach the stapler head assembly. The stapler heads are located on the left side of the Folder/Sta- pler. Remove the hexagonal screwdriver from its storage location.
  • Page 75 Locate the stapler head and stapler head blade. Pull the staple-out cable connector to remove it. The cable is attached to the frame and its purpose is to detect a staple-out condition. Remove the staples. Partially unscrew the stapler head blade clamping screw. Caution: Do not remove the stapler head clamping screw.
  • Page 76 Carefully, remove the stapler head blade by lifting it up and out over the notch. Warning : The blade is sharp and can cause injury if not handled properly. Exercise caution when removing the blade to avoid injury. ACHTUNG! Die Klinge ist sehr scharf und kann bei falscher Handhabung Verletzungen verursachen.
  • Page 77 Locate the two stapler head screws which attach the stapler head to the Folder/Stapler frame. Remove these screws using the stapler head screwdriver, while supporting the stapler head with your hand. Caution: Do not drop the stapler head. 10 Locate the new position of the stapler head as shown in “Adjusting Stapler Head Position”...
  • Page 78 ACHTUNG! Das QMS 4060 Print System, Falz-/Heftsystem und der Trimmer sind durch Kabel verbunden. Vergewissern Sie sich, daá alle Kabel abgezogen sind, bevor Sie die Geräte verschieben. Schalten Sie den Trimmer immer aus und ziehen Sie die Kabel ab, bevor sie ihn vom QDOC Booklet System wegschieben.
  • Page 79 » Note: The QMS 4060 Print System, Folder/Stapler, and Trimmer are all equipped with wheels. Open the top cover.
  • Page 80 Loosen the two locking wheels. Turn them counterclockwise. Turn the depth stop wheel to the right, and set it either at the required booklet format marking or more to the right, based on the number of pages in your booklet. The booklet formats are 8.5"...
  • Page 81 Turn the locking wheels clockwise to tighten them. For improved booklet quality, the Trimmer adjusts the offset of the three transport belts. Since 5.5" x 8.5" and 8.5" x 11" booklets have defined lengths, the transport mechanism needs more or less offset to compensate for the difference in dimension.
  • Page 82 The following are the offset adjustments. conveyor This Does this... knob... input The input conveyor knob adjusts the Trimmer so that conveyor the folded side of the booklet is positioned directly underneath the pressure bar. Turning the input conveyor knob clockwise decreases the number of times the belt rotates after passing the photo detector, and turning it counterclockwise increases the belt rotation.
  • Page 83 In your application you should number the document’s pages in chronological order. Install the QMS Level 2 Windows 3. x /95 printer driver for the QDOC Bookletmaking System if it hasn’t already been installed, then use the...
  • Page 84 From your application’s File menu, access the QDOC printer’s Setup dialog box. From the Paper Tab, select the input source. This is the input source for the body of the booklet. If you are not using different media for cover and inner sheets, then you should select Match Paper Size.
  • Page 85 Caution: This is the paper size before it is folded into a booklet. Be sure to select only Letter 8.5 x 11 or 11 x 17. If you select any other size, your document will still be printed, folded, and trimmed, but the final booklet will not be correctly dimensional.
  • Page 86 In the Type section choose Booklet. In the Page Layout section, select the appropriate Logical Size. Your selection here depends upon the page size used in your application and your final booklet size. If you are creating 5.5" x 8.5" booklets and your document was created using state- ment size (5.5"...
  • Page 87 select Letter 8.5 x 11. If your document was created using tabloid size (11"x17"), then you should select 11x17 here and then select the Page Scaling check box. Note: Remember, a physical paper size of 11" x 17" produces » booklets 8.5"...
  • Page 88 14 To ensure that the outside page margins are consistent after the booklet is folded and trimmed, specify the number of sheets in the Booklet section, then specify the following information. In the Num Sheets list box identify the number of physical sheets of paper to be used in the booklet.
  • Page 89 15 Choose the Options tab. 16 In the Special Pages section, make sure Header Pages is not selected. Header and trailer pages are always sent to the default output bin. Booklet Maker is the default output bin and these pages are enabled, they will be printed and bound into your booklets.
  • Page 90 19 Choose OK. Install the QMS Level 2 Windows NT 4.0 printer driver for the QDOC Bookletmaking System if it hasn’t already been installed, then use the following instructions to create your booklets.
  • Page 91 In the Paper/Output branch, select Paper Size, and then Select the logical size of the booklet pages. Your selection here depends upon the page size used in your application and your final booklet size. If you are creating 5.5" x 8.5" booklets and your document was created using state- ment size (5.5"...
  • Page 92 In the Document Options branch, select Multiple Image Set- tings and then select Booklet.
  • Page 93 If necessary, click the + sign next to Multiple Image Settings to expand the branch. In the Document Options/Multiple Image Settings branch, select Border, and then specify the width of the border to be printed around each booklet page, if you want one. Note: This option allows you to add a border around each logical »...
  • Page 94 10 In the Document Options/Multiple Image Settings branch, select Last Page, and then specify the page number of the last page in you file that you want to include in your booklet. Note: Under normal operation, no changes should be necessary. »...
  • Page 95 Click the + sign next to Booklet (Fold Direction Control) to expand the branch.
  • Page 96 In the Document Options/Multiple Image Settings/Booklet (Fold Direction Control) branch, select Cover Page. Select the Print Cover Page check box. Select the tray in which you loaded the cover page media. 14 If you want to insert a preprinted sheet (such as a warranty or registration card), do the following steps.
  • Page 97 In the Document Options/Multiple Image Settings/Booklet (Fold Direction Control) branch, select Insert Page. Select the Print Insert Page check box. Select the tray in which you loaded the preprinted insert pages. 15 To ensure that the outside page margins are consistent after the booklet is folded and trimmed, in the Document Options/ Multiple Image Settings/Booklet (Fold Direction Control) branch, specify the following information:...
  • Page 98 Select Number of Sheets, and then identify the number of physical sheets of paper to be used in the booklet. For example, if your file has 13-16 pages, you will need 4 physical sheets to print the booklet. Any blank pages are added at the end of the booklet.
  • Page 99 If all of the booklet’s pages will be printed from the same inputbin, in the Operator Control/Booklet/Inputbin menu choose the appropriate inputbin (Upper, Middle, or Lower). Otherwise, go to step 3. If you’ll be printing the booklet’s cover and inner pages on a different color or weight of media, complete this step.
  • Page 100 Use this method to configure the printer if you’re printing booklets from a PostScript file. Open the PostScript file as a text file and include the following DOCs at the beginning of the file before sending the file to the printer. For more information on using DOCs, refer to the QMS Document Option Commands manual (in Adobe Acrobat format on the QMS Software Utilities CD ROM).
  • Page 101 %%IncludeFeature: pageorientation ( value ) Explanation Identifies the page orientation of the logical pages of the booklet Valid values portrait, landscape Example %%IncludeFeature: pageorientation (portrait) %%IncludeFeature: pagescaling ( value ) Explanation Identifies whether the logical pages should be scaled to fit in their page spots on the physical pages of the booklets Valid values off, on...
  • Page 102 %%IncludeFeature: booklet ( numsheets fold innermargin thickness coverinputbin innerinputbin ) Explanation Identifies the number of sheets, fold direction, distance between the booklet’s logical pages and the paper’s fold (in centipoints/0.00014" increments), thickness of the paper (in 0.01 mils/0.001" increments), inputbin from which the cover page is to be printed, and inputbin from which the inner sheets are to be printed.
  • Page 103 Tighten the screws to secure the conveyor wheel in position. Roll the Trimmer back to the Folder/Stapler. When a QDOC print job is cancelled, some pages of the cancelled job may remain in the Folder/Stapler and be bound into the following print job if they are not removed.
  • Page 104 When the job stops printing, press the Online key on the Folder/Stapler control panel to take the Folder/Stapler off line. Press the Test key on the Folder/Stapler control panel to eject the printed pages. Press the Online key again to put the Folder/Stapler back on line.

  • Page 105: Qms 4060 Print System Maintenance

    “Introduction” on page 5-2 “QMS 4060 Print System Maintenance” on page 5-2 “Folder/Stapler Maintenance” on page 5-2...

  • Page 106: Maintenance Schedule

    The QMS QDOC Bookletmaking System has parts that need to be cleaned and/or replaced on a periodic basis to keep the system oper- ating properly. Each unit (QMS 4060 Print System, Folder/Stapler, and Trimmer) has different maintenance requirements. The following sections describe the maintenance requirements for each unit.

  • Page 107: Cleaning Guidelines

    You perform the following maintenance on the Folder/Stapler: At about every... 1,000 booklets 5,000 booklets 100,000 booklets Use the following cleaning guidelines: Don’t use sharp objects when cleaning the unit. Don’t use cleaning solutions on the inside of the unit. Use a soft, lint-free cloth.
  • Page 108 Turn off and unplug the Folder/Stapler. Open the top cover. Locate the folding rollers.
  • Page 109 Clean the folding rollers with a soft, lint-free water-damp- ened cloth. Close the top cover. Reconnect the Folder/Stapler, and place it back on line. WARNING! To prevent personal injury, always turn off and unplug the Folder/Stapler before cleaning it or replacing parts. ACHTUNG! Um Verletzungen zu vermeiden, schalten Sie den Falz-/ Heftsystem immer aus und ziehen Sie den Netzstecker, bevor sie ihn reinigen oder Teile ersetzen.
  • Page 110 WARNING! To prevent personal injury, always turn off and unplug the Folder/Stapler before cleaning it or replacing parts. ACHTUNG! Um Verletzungen zu vermeiden, schalten Sie den Falz-/ Heftsystem immer aus und ziehen Sie den Netzstecker, bevor sie ihn reinigen oder Teile ersetzen. Note: QMS recommends that when cleaning the stapler head, you »...
  • Page 111 Open the top cover, and locate the stapler heads. With the index finger and thumb, push the stapler slide down until it clears the recessed area, and gently slide it back to the unlocked position. Caution: Do not to let the stapler slide retract to the unlocked position too quickly because it could damage the staple stick.
  • Page 112 Using your finger, unlock the staple head cover by pulling back on the lock release. Lift up to open the stapler head cover.
  • Page 113 Remove any of the old staples remaining in the stapler head. With a soft, lint-free cloth, apply a very thin coat of machine oil to both sides of the stapler head guide channel.
  • Page 114 Insert a new unit of 210 staples. Note: Be careful that the unit of staples is placed in the stapler » head correctly so that the staple unit can be shifted up or down without obstruction after the new staples are added. Push down to close the stapler head cover.
  • Page 115 Using your finger, push back on the lock release to lock the stapler head into position. 10 Position the stapler slide back to the unlocked position. 11 Repeat steps 2-10 for all other staple heads. 12 Close the top cover. 13 Press the On line key once to place the Folder/Stapler back on line.
  • Page 116 WARNING! To prevent personal injury, always turn off and unplug the Folder/Stapler before cleaning it or replacing parts. ACHTUNG! Um Verletzungen zu vermeiden, schalten Sie den Falz-/ Heftsystem immer aus und ziehen Sie den Netzstecker, bevor sie ihn reinigen oder Teile ersetzen. Note: The stapler heads are located on the left side of the Folder/ »...
  • Page 117 Carefully, remove the stapler head blade by lifting it up and out over the notch. » Note: Take care not to damage the stapler head. Warning : The blade is sharp and can cause injury if not handled properly. Exercise caution when removing the blade to avoid injury.
  • Page 118 Tighten the stapler head blade clamping screw. » Note: You should still be able to slightly move the balde. Load a new unit of staples in the stapler head. See chapter 3, the “Loading Staples” section, for details on how to load staples.
  • Page 119 printer’s ink can collect on the transport belts and reduce their grip. Use the following procedure to clean the transport belts: Locate the input transport belts. Clean them with a soft, water-dampened, lint-free cloth.
  • Page 120 Open the top cover. Locate the middle transport belts. Note: The belts can be manually rotated to aid cleaning. » Clean them with a soft, water-dampened, lint-free cloth. Close the top cover.
  • Page 121 Locate the output transport belts. Remove the conveyor wheel, and clean the output transport belts with a soft, water-dampened, lint-free cloth. Replace the conveyor wheels.

  • Page 123: Troubleshooting The Qms 4060 Print System

    “Troubleshooting the QMS 4060 Print System” on page 6-2 “Troubleshooting the Folder/Stapler” on page 6-3 “Troubleshooting the Trimmer” on page 6-14 “Placing a Service Call” on page 6-16...

  • Page 124: Status Messages

    This chapter provides information to aid you in resolving QMS QDOC Bookletmaking System problems. You’ll find a table of common status messages, a list of common problems, and action that you should take when a problem occurs. There are step-by-step instructions for removing paper jams from key locations along the paper path.
  • Page 125 FINISHER JAM OUT OF STAPLES SIZE>MAX When the QMS QDOC Bookletmaking System requires service, oper- ation stops, and the QMS 4060 Print System message window dis- plays CALL FOR SERVICE followed by the location of the problem and an error number. See “Placing a Service Call” on page 6-17 for other information that you may need to have available when calling your QMS vendor for service.
  • Page 126 Note: When clearing a paper jam, try to remove all paper without tearing it. If the paper tears, inspect the paper path closely before closing the QDOC Bookletmaking System. Small scrapes of paper left in the paper path may not be sensed by the paper jam indicators.
  • Page 127 » tearing it. If the paper tears, inspect the paper patch closely before closing the QDOC Bookletmaking System. Small scraps of paper left in the paper path may not be sensed by the paper jam indicators. If the printer experiences frequent paper jams, check thoroughly all possible paper jam locations.
  • Page 128 Take the Folder/Stapler off line. » Note: The Folder/Stapler may have switched to off line mode automatically when it detected a paper jam. Press the Test key. This causes the remainder of the booklet to be folded and sta- pled. Wait until the booklet is processed by the Trimmer (if one is attached).
  • Page 129 Turn off the power to the Folder/Stapler. Open the cover.
  • Page 130 Locate the stapler heads. Remove the staples. Disconnect the staple-out connector. The cable is attached to the frame, and its purpose is to detect a staple-out condition.
  • Page 131 Release both top screws and swing the straps down. Carefully remove the stapler head assembly by lifting it up and out. Clear the stapler slide and front plate of any jammed staples.
  • Page 132 Examine the stapler head plate and remove any staples or staple particles.
  • Page 133 10 Assemble the stapler in reverse order and insert a new unit of staples. Note: QMS recommends that when removing the stapler head, » you insert a new (unbroken) unit of 210 staples into each stapler head. This prevents possible stapler jams and other out-of-staple conditions.
  • Page 134 Check to see if there are staples in the stapler. If there are no staples in the stapler See the “Loading Staples” section of chapter 3, “Operation,” for details on how to insert new staples. If there are staples in the stapler Check for a stapler jam.
  • Page 135 Many paper problems are caused by use of improper paper. There are several things you can do to reduce the frequency of jams: Use paper that matches the guidelines set for the QMS QDOC Bookletmaking System. See appendix B, “Technical Specifica- tions,”...
  • Page 136 Note: When clearing a paper jam, try and remove all paper, without tearing it. If the paper tears, inspect the paper path closely before closing the QDOC Bookletmaking System. Small scrapes of paper left in the paper path may not be sensed by the paper jam indicators.
  • Page 137 Options tab (Windows 95 driver) or in the Document Options/Print Jobs Options branch (Windows NT 4.0 driver). When a QDOC print job is cancelled, some already pointed pages may remain in the Folder/Stapler and be bound into the following print job.
  • Page 138 Press the Test key on the Folder/Stapler control panel to eject the printed pages. Press the Online key again to put the Folder/Stapler back on line. While any paper size can be selected in the printer driver and sent to the Folder/Stapler and Trimmer, booklet printing supports only 8 1/2"...
  • Page 139 If you have a problem with your QDOC Bookletmaking System that you cannot resolve, contact your QMS vendor. Your QMS vendor is best equipped to immediately handle any problem you may encoun- ter. If you have technical questions your vendor is unable to answer, you can call or fax questions to QMS Customer Response Center.
  • Page 141 “Introduction” on page 7-2 “Stapler Head” on page 7-2...
  • Page 142 This chapter explains how to install additional stapler heads. The QMS QDOC Bookletmaking System standard feature includes two stapler heads. Two additional stapler heads are available. Note: The QMS QDOC Bookletmaking System unit requires either 2 » or 4 stapler heads.
  • Page 143 Open the cover.
  • Page 144 Locate the existing stapler head and stapler head blades. Remove the stapler head screwdriver from its storage loca- tion. Note: See the “Using the Stapler Head Screwdriver” section of » chapter 4, “Working with Booklets,” for information on how to locate the stapler head screwdriver.
  • Page 145 Install the additional stapler heads and stapler head blades into the mounting holes located alongside the existing sta- pler heads and blades on the Folder/Stapler frame. Insert the screws and tighten to hold the stapler heads firmly in place. Tighten the stapler head blade clamping screw. Attach the staple-out connector to the nearest position on the frame.
  • Page 146 11 With the engraved area of the blade facing you, carefully insert the blade into the stapler head until you hear it click. 12 Tighten the stapler head blade clamping screw. Note: You should still be able to slightly more the blade. »...

  • Page 147: Sources Of Support

    “Sources of Support” on page A-2 “QMS World-wide Offices” on page A-5...

  • Page 148: Q-Fax

    Your vendor has specially trained service technicians available to answer questions, and the equipment to analyze your bookletmaking system problems. Often, “printing” problems have more to do with the application being used than with the printer. In this case, the application manufacturer is the best source of help.

  • Page 149: The Qms Corporate Bulletin Board System

    The QMS Corporate Bulletin Board System (BBS) contains technical support notes, application notes, drivers, patches, and utilities. You may leave technical questions not requiring an immediate response on electronic mail for the Sysop (System Operator). The bulletin board [(334) 633-3632] operates at 1200, 2400, 9600, and 14400 baud, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit, with XMODEM, YMODEM, and ZMODEM capabilities.

  • Page 150: Internet

    You can contact the QMS Customer Response Center (CRC) in three different ways: Telephone—You can call the CRC at (334) 633-4500 (US) Monday–Friday, 7:00 am–6:00 pm, Central Time. » Note: If you call for assistance, have the following information ready so our technicians can help you more quickly: Your phone number, fax number, and shipping address A description of the problem The printer model...
  • Page 151 General Contact 1 (334) 633-4300 Fax 1 (334) 633-4866 Email info@qms.com Internet http://www.qms.com Customer Response Center (CRC) Technical Assistance 1 (334) 633-4500 Fax 1 (334) 633-3716 Internet http://www.qms.com Bulletin Board Service 1 (334) 633-3632 Latin America Fax 1 (334) 639-3347 National Service Service Information, Installation, and Maintenance Pricing 1 (800) 762-8894...
  • Page 152 General Contact (+81)- 3 3779-9600 Fax (+81)-3 3779-9650 Internet http://www.qmsj.co.jp General Contact Cra 43 DD#8-42 Officina 201 Medellin, Colombia (+57) (4) 312 13 70 Fax (+57) (4) 268 92 97 Anitech Sydney Business & Tech. Centre 52/2 Railway Parade 2141 Lidcombe NSW Australia (+61) 2–9901 3235 Fax (+61) 2–9901 3273...
  • Page 153 Via della Repubblica 56 43100 Parma Italy (+39) 52–1231 998 Fax (+39) 52–1232 902 Arenavägen 41, 6th floor 121 77 Johanneshov Sweden, Finland, Sweden Norway, and (+46) 8–600 01 30 Denmark Fax (+46) 8–600 01 33 Saskay House Unit 24 Sunninghill Business Park Peltier Road, Sunninghill, Johannesburg Republic of South Africa (+27) 11–807 6957...

  • Page 155: Qms 4060 Print System Specifications

    “QMS 4060 Print System Specifications” on page B-2 “Folder/Stapler Specifications” on page B-3 “Trimmer Specifications” on page B-11...
  • Page 156 See appendix B, “Technical Specifications,” of the QMS 4060 Print System Reference for more complete QMS 4060 Print System speci- fications. Engine Fujitsu Super Gamma 40 Duty Cycle Maximum - 300,000 images per month Printing Laser diode, electro-photographic Technology Print Speed Normal Output Maximum 40 ipm simplex/duplex (letter/A4—long-edge feed)
  • Page 157 Process Speed Maximum process speed of 30 sheets per minute at continuous operation Folding Method Folding knife and 2 rollers Stapling Method Clenching system for flat staples Stapler Heads 2 stapler heads are standard on the system. (4 stapler heads maximum) Stapler Head 6 user-selectable positions (depending on booklet size) Positions...
  • Page 158 Media 8.5" x 11" and 11" x 17" sheets Input Sizes Booklet 5.5" x 8.5" and 8.5" x 11" booklets Output Formats Booklet Maximum 20 sheets of 8.5'' x 11'' or 11'' x 17'' 55 lb (75 g/m Sheets paper. The maximum thickness of each sheet should not exceed 2 mm (.79").
  • Page 159 Book Bond (Offset) (17x22) (25x38) Index (Card Stock) (25.5x30.5) Cover Bristol (20x25) (22.5x29.5)
  • Page 160 The following chart provides average thickness of media you may be using with the QDOC Bookletmaking System. Note: These figures are average. Variations will be found if paper is » run on light or heavy side of basic substance weight, depending on...
  • Page 161 Paper Type Bond, Cotton Fiber (Flat Finish) 17 x 22 (Cockle Finish) Bond, Sulphite 17 x 22 Ledger 17 x 22 Coated Book (Gloss) 25 x 38 Coated Book (Dull) Offset (Regular Finish) 25 x 38 Cover (Coated) 20 x 26 Basis Thickness in Inches...
  • Page 162 Paper Type Cover (Antique) 20 x 26 Index Bristol (Sulphite) 25 1/2 x 30 1/2 Printing Bristol (Antique) 22 1/2 x 28 1/2 (Plate) 24 x 36 Board 22 x 28 Basis Thickness in Inches .0065 .0095 .0115 D.T. .019 .007 .0085 .011...

  • Page 163: Power Requirements

    See Chapter 2, “Using the QDOC System,” of this manual for informa- tion on the physical characteristics, and space requirements of the QMS QDOC Bookletmaking System. Power Voltage Requirements Frequency Power 300 VA maximum Consumption Temperature Operating Requirements Non-operating Relative Humidity...
  • Page 164 Regular Staples Stapler Head Blades The QMS QDOC Bookletmaking System uses a 25-pin male to a 9- pin female null modem cable. It comes standard with the system. Box of approximately 5,000 regular staples in units of 210. Set of 2 stapler head...
  • Page 165 “Paper Weight Conversion Chart” on page B-5 and the “Average Caliper Bulking Chart” on page B-7. See Chapter 2, “Using the QDOC System,” of this manual for informa- tion on the physical characteristics, and space requirements of the QMS QDOC Bookletmaking System.
  • Page 166 Power Voltage Requirements Frequency Power 300 VA maximum Consumption Temperature Operating Requirements Non-operating Relative Humidity Operating Non-operating Noise Level Operating Idle 110 VAC 60 Hz +/- 3Hz 10 - 30° 20 - 40° 20% -80% no condensation 15% -95% no condensation 70 dBA 45 dBA...
  • Page 167 Adjusting Booklet sheet size 4-25 Folder/Stapler 4-16 Side tabs 4-23 Stapler head 4-27 Trimmer 4-32 Booklet Changing format 4-7 Cover sheet 4-5 Inner sheet 4-6 Printing 4-3 Sheet size, adjusting 4-25 Size 4-5 Terminology 4-2 Bulletin board, QMS A-3 Cable B-10 Changing format Booklet 4-7 Cleaning...

  • Page 168: Safety Rules

    Folder/Stapler 2-9 Trimmer 2-14 Control panel use Trimmer 2-12 Controller Folder/Stapler B-3 Specifications B-3, B-11 Trimmer B-11 Conveyor wheel position, adjusting Trimmer 4-57 Cover sheet Booklet 4-5 Custom tray Standard paper sizes 4-16 Customer Response Center (CRC), QMS A-4 Customer support, QMS A-2 Documentation Overview of this manual 1-6 Standard product 1-5...

  • Page 169: Typographic Conventions

    Maintenance Folder/Stapler 5-2 QMS 4060 Print System 5-2 Schedule 5-3 Trimmer 5-14 Manual Overview 1-6 Typographic conventions 1-7 Media Specifications B-10 Media jams Folder/Stapler 6-5 QMS 4060 Print System 6-3 Trimmer 6-14 Offsets, adjusting Trimmer 4-35 Operating Folder/Stapler 3-2 Trimmer 3-11 Options Custom tray setup 4-16 Paper...

  • Page 170: Media B-

    Jams, clearing 6-6 Stapler head Blade, replacing 3-8, 5-11 Cleaning 5-5 Position adjusting 4-27 Staples About 3-3 Loading 3-3 Status messages QDOC 6-2 QMS 4060 Print System 6-2 Storage Consumables B-10 Support, QMS Bulletin board A-3 Customer A-2 Internet A-3 Technical A-4...
  • Page 171 Using the control panel Folder/Stapler 2-7 Waste paper tray Emptying 3-13 —...

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