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- Page 1 FD 300 Tabletop Paper Folder OPERATOR MANUAL FIRST EDITION 5/2014...
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Page 2: Specifications
Control Panel Outfeed Conveyor Front Cover FUNCTION The Formax FD 300 Low-Volume Document Folder is designed to fold various paper sizes. The fold plates are manually adjusted for C, V, Z and double parallel folds. SPECIFICATIONS Hopper Capacity Up to 200 sheets 20#... -
Page 3: Unpacking And Setup
Upper Fold Plate Power Cord 3. Place the FD 300 on a sturdy, level surface. Lower the output conveyor into its fully open position. 4. Open the paper infeed tray 5. Attach power cable to receptacle, and plug into appropriate wall outlet. -
Page 4: Installing Fold Plates
INSTALLING FOLD PLATES Upper Fold Plate Lower Fold Plate Fold stop Half fold diverter Fold stop Fold stop knobs Upper Fold Plate Install the upper fold plate at an angle, as shown. Align the notches on each side of the fold plate with the pins on each side of the machine body. - Page 5 Lower Fold Plate Install the lower fold plate at an angle, as shown. Align the notches on the fold plate with the lower fold plate pins. Push gently on the fold plate to lock it into position. Lower fold plate Lower fold plate notches Lower fold plate pins Lower fold plate seated on pins...
- Page 6 Setting Outfeed Stacker Wheels 1. A zip tie is used to hold the outfeed wheels in place during shipping. Cut and remove the tie before proceeding. Adjust outfeed wheels to match the fold type and paper size. NOTE: This is important for proper outfeeding.
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Page 7: Control Panel
Press to change batch counting quantity and interval CLEAR/RESET Button Press to clear counter Counter: The FD 300 has a 3 digit resettable counter that will count up as the paper is folded. To reset the counter, press and hold the “C” button for 3 seconds. -
Page 8: Setting Custom Folds
Paper Out: If the control panel reads “NO PAPER”, check the infeed tray and reload paper. The screen will reset when paper is loaded. Setting Custom Folds Example 1: Uneven “C” Measure the length of panel “A” Panel A Adjust the upper fold plate so that the stop plate lines up with the measurements of the panel “A”... -
Page 9: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting PROBLEM: SOLUTION: Folder will not start Check that power cord is plugged into the folder and an electrical outlet Check that the power switch is ON Paper will not feed Adjust the paper guides so a single sheet of paper slides freely between the guides without excessive play Check to be sure the paper is properly loaded in the infeed tray, with the leading edge under the feed tires.
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the paper feeds under the first roller (with the 3 traction wheels) then under the bar, but stops as it does under the second roller (just before the upper folder plate). I've tried to add an image it's not being accepted
Paper stopping under the second roller on a Formax FD 300 could be caused by:
1. Incorrectly inserted or misaligned fold plates — ensure upper and lower plates are correctly seated on their alignment pins.
2. Improper fold stop positions — check that fold stops match the guide and thumbscrews are tightened.
3. Paper jam — turn off the machine, remove fold plates, clear any jammed paper, and reinstall plates.
4. Use of glossy or thick paper — friction-feed rollers may not grip glossy paper well.
5. Dirty rollers — clean rollers to remove dust or ink.
6. Incorrect outfeed wheel adjustment — adjust wheels for the specific fold type and paper size.
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How to adjust to fold thicker paper, when we feed thicker paper it crumbles them & they get stuck.
The Formax FD 300 does not specifically mention settings for thicker paper in the provided context. However, to reduce the risk of crumbling or jamming, follow these steps:
1. Ensure Proper Setup – Place the FD 300 on a sturdy, level surface and check that all components are properly installed.
2. Adjust Fold Plates Correctly – Use the pre-marked fold settings for the paper size being used.
3. Feed Paper Smoothly – Ensure paper is properly aligned in the infeed tray and not overloaded.
4. Reduce Paper Stack Size – Load fewer sheets at a time to prevent excessive pressure on the feed mechanism.
5. Monitor Operation – If paper jams, switch off the machine, unplug it, and remove jammed sheets carefully.
6. Check for Proper Voltage – Use the required 120V power supply to ensure consistent operation.
If problems persist, contact Formax for assistance.
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How do you re-attach a sensor that has come loose?