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- Page 1 The PaperFolder Co. PH-Knife-17 Cross Fold System a 17" 4-Fold Plate Paper Folding Machine a Knife Folder Operator Manual (Revised 2-9-2021) 800.520.6008 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1 PaperFolder.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
This manual covers the PaperFolder PH-17, a 4 plate pharmaceutical folding machine. It also covers the Knife 17 Cross fold system, which pairs the PH-17 with a Knife folding machine. The optional Stacker can be used with the PH-17 alone or with the Knife 17 cross fold system. -
Page 3: Unpacking
Knife folder. UNPACKING THE PH-17 Unpack the machine. Put the machine on a big table. Open the paper Feed Tray. Push the front of the tray down to load paper. Open the Cover. Cut any plastic ties. Page 3 PaperFolder.com... - Page 4 Install the output wheels by placing the side of the T-shaped mount with the spring in the hole closest to the rollers on the left side of the machine. Note that it has to go under the cross bar. Press it in so Page 4 PaperFolder.com...
- Page 5 PH17. If you have a stacker, it is not used. If you have the knife cross fold system, the output tray will go on the knife folder. However, you need to test the machine to make sure it works properly before installing the Knife folder or the Stacker. Page 5 PaperFolder.com...
- Page 6 Close Fold Plate that comes with the machine). IF YOU ARE OPERATING THE PH-17 BY ITSELF You can perform any of the folds shown in the chart. Image Cross Fold? Fold Type Plate 1 Plate 2 Plate 3 Plate 4 Page 6 PaperFolder.com...
- Page 7 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 7 PaperFolder.com...
- Page 8 Then run a sample and compare it. OUTPUT WHEELS Adjust the output wheels for the type of fold. In for shorter; out for longer. Start longer and shorten if needed. You do not want the paper to back up into the machine. Page 8 PaperFolder.com...
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Page 9: Installing The Fold Plates
The slot on the end attaches to the inner post; the slot on the bottom fits over the outer post. IF THE FOLD PLATES ARE NOT IN THE CORRECT ORDER THEY WILL NOT WORK PROPERLY. They should not move installed correctly. 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 SET TO CREASE Page 10 PaperFolder.com... -
Page 11: Loading Paper
Press the BATCH button until the number of seconds you want for the PAUSE between sets is shown( 1 to 30, then it recycles) e. Press the STOP button to set the pause. f. Press the Start button. Page 11 PaperFolder.com... -
Page 12: Specifications
For cross folds: 18 – 20# Bond required Paper Surface: No glossy or slippery paper Feeder 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.) Page 12 PaperFolder.com... -
Page 13: Troubleshooting
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 needed error OVERLOAD Motor is overloaded Turn off, then on. Page 13 PaperFolder.com... - Page 14 The paper is stacked unevenly Stack the paper neatly on the Horizontal direction paper feed table There is space between the Set the side guides so that they paper and side guide push against the paper lightly Page 14 PaperFolder.com...
- Page 15 PAPERFOLDER KNIFE 17 CROSS FOLD SYSTEM THE PAPERFOLDER KNIFE 17 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.
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Page 16: Communications Cable
The cable allows both machines to operate when the PH-17 is operating. Run the cable under the machines. POSITION THE KNIFE FOLDER Next, push the knife folder against the PH-17. The slot shown fits on a cross bar on the PH-14. Make sure both sides are firmly pushed in. Page 16 PaperFolder.com... -
Page 17: Emergency Stop
PRECISELY in the feed tray. If it is not centered exactly, the paper will hit the stop on one side and exit with a crooked fold. Make sure the speed is at V7 on the knife folder. No further setup is required to operate the system. Page 17 PaperFolder.com... -
Page 18: 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. Page 18 PaperFolder.com... - Page 19 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 PaperFolder.com...