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KIPFold 2800 Installation Guide Safety Read these safety instructions completely before operating the folder and keep this manual for future reference close to the folder. Carefully observe all warnings, precautions and instructions on the folder or the ones described in the operating instructions.
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KIPFold 2800 Installation Guide Power connection cable Do not use different connector cables, other than supplied with the folder. When replacement of the power supply cable is required because of damage or defect, contact your CE for proper replacement of this power supply cable.
KIPFold 2800 Installation Guide Unpacking Procedure Cut all bands and remove all packaging tape. Using two people, lift the cardboard box up and off the folder. Make sure that above has sufficient Space to lift the box off. Please do not cut...
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KIPFold 2800 Installation Guide Warning Two persons are needed to mount the gas spring. One to hold the bridge up and the other to mount the gas springs. Mount the gas spring Post to the folder frame. (Using the T-40 Torx wrench provided) Unscrew the Skid shipping brackets using a T-40 Torx and a 17 mm wrench.
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KIPFold 2800 Installation Guide Screw in the leveling legs to their highest position using a 14 mm wrench. Shift the folder on the pallet to the side with the longer wood pallet blocks. Longer blocks Do not roll the folder off of the end of the...
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KIPFold 2800 Installation Guide Remove all three smaller wood pallet blocks. Roll the folder from the pallet using it as a ramp Be careful while rolling the folder! Two people needed! Warning No part of this publication may be copied, reproduced or distributed in any form without express written permission from KIP.
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KIPFold 2800 Installation Guide General Assembly Procedure Contents Description Quantity Gas Spring with Stopper assembly Attached to the folder bridge. Gas Spring shafts Attached to the gas springs. Rubber pads for KIPFold leveling legs. No part of this publication may be copied, reproduced or distributed in any form without express written permission from KIP.
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KIPFold 2800 Installation Guide Cover Bracket Stacking Plate Fan Fold Tray Lower Cover No part of this publication may be copied, reproduced or distributed in any form without express written permission from KIP. 2016 KIP. - 8 -...
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KIPFold 2800 Installation Guide Wire Guides on top of bridge Flat stacking extension guides Installation Hardware Power cord Version will vary based on country. No part of this publication may be copied, reproduced or distributed in any form without express written permission from KIP.
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KIPFold 2800 Installation Guide Attaching the Stacking Plates Fit the stacking plate to the conveyor’s end Fix it with two screws on the lower side. (T-30 Torx) Fit the fan fold stacking tray to the folder’s front exit. It just slots into place.
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KIPFold 2800 Installation Guide Fitting the Front Lower Cover Start with attaching the Fixing brackets to the folder’s side frame. Fix them as shown in the picture. Mount wire guides on top of bridge No part of this publication may be copied, reproduced or distributed in any form without express written permission from KIP.
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KIPFold 2800 Installation Guide Mount Flat stacking extension guides No part of this publication may be copied, reproduced or distributed in any form without express written permission from KIP. 2016 KIP. - 12 -...
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Models KIP 7170K / 7770K / 7970K KIP 850 / 860 / 870 / 880 / 890 No part of this publication may be copied, reproduced or distributed in any form without express written permission from KIP. 2016 KIP.
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KIPFold 2800 Installation Guide Parts Description Guide Plate Used with: KIP 7770K without front stacking tray KIP 7970K without front stacking tray Guide Plate Used with: KIP 7170K KIP 7770K with front stacking tray KIP 7970K with front stacking tray...
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Printer Fuser exit Guide Plate Used with: KIP 870 / 880 / 890 (4 roll models) No part of this publication may be copied, reproduced or distributed in any form without express written permission from KIP. 2016 KIP.
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KIPFold 2800 Installation Guide Mylar Guide Used with: KIP 850 / 860 (2 roll models) No part of this publication may be copied, reproduced or distributed in any form without express written permission from KIP. 2016 KIP. - 16 -...
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KIPFold 2800 Installation Guide Mounting the guide plate Use with: KIP 7770K without front stacking tray KIP 7970K without front stacking tray Remove the film from the adhesive tape attach the guide plate at the centre of the printer exit cover as shown...
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KIPFold 2800 Installation Guide Use with: KIP 870 / 880 / 890 The folder will align to the lower fuser exit. Change BUD data 00005 to “0” Attach the guide plate as shown. It attaches by magnetic tape and 2-screws.
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KIPFold 2800 Installation Guide Alignment folder to Printer Place 4 rubber pads under Printer leveling legs and level printer No part of this publication may be copied, reproduced or distributed in any form without express written permission from KIP. 2016 KIP.
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KIPFold 2800 Installation Guide Place 4 rubber pads under folder leveling legs and level folder Connect the serial cable to the serial COM port of the folder to the printer to permit communications No part of this publication may be copied, reproduced or distributed in any form without express written permission from KIP.
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KIPFold 2800 Installation Guide Connect RS232 serial cable from the folder to the KIP printer KIP 7170K, 7770K & 7970K KIP 800 series No part of this publication may be copied, reproduced or distributed in any form without express written permission from KIP.
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KIPFold 2800 Installation Guide Enable Communications on the Printer 1) If not previously done, enter a valid Key Code for Folder Connection in Printer’s settings (under the service / admin log in) 2) If desired, restart the printer’s controller after the above.
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KIPFold 2800 Installation Guide Basic Screens on the Folder The folder will runs a self-test and then display the standard start screen if the test runs without any problem. In case, a problem has been detected during the self-test, the screen shows an error code.
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Click on meter counter to reset This icon notes “Manual” mode. The KIP printer control the online / offline condition of the folder. Please use the printer’s Job List / Queue screen button controls to set folder offline or online.
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KIPFold 2800 Installation Guide Media and formats Format limits Fan Folder All documents with length from 210 mm (8.5") up to 6.000 mm (20 ft) (80 gr. Paper) or unlimited length (option) and width up to max. 920 mm (36").
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KIPFold 2800 Installation Guide Select and customize programs Select a folding program for offline function by pressing on the name of the fold currently selected. No part of this publication may be copied, reproduced or distributed in any form without express written permission from KIP.
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KIPFold 2800 Installation Guide The editor is also available remote service mode (on PC). No part of this publication may be copied, reproduced or distributed in any form without express written permission from KIP. 2016 KIP. - 27 -...
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KIPFold 2800 Installation Guide Feeding prints – Offline Mode The title block (legend) has to be on the leading edge of the document entering the folder. Insert the sheet "face down" (title block leading) Align in center. The insertion rail on the table can be slid into an optimized position for the document you are feeding.
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KIPFold 2800 Installation Guide Please try feeding the paper as straight as possible. No part of this publication may be copied, reproduced or distributed in any form without express written permission from KIP. 2016 KIP. - 29 -...
KIPFold 2800 Installation Guide Remote Service The folder can be administrated and serviced via Wi-Fi connection. Accessed with the service password, the program editor can be used via the remote control, but with some more functions. • Loading and saving fold program libraries •...
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KIPFold 2800 Installation Guide Software Folding Setup – KIP Print Pro To use the KIPFold 2800, create new folding presets or select from the default system fold presets from within KIP PrintPro. Select the “Settings” tab and then “Folding Preset”. (located under “Information”)
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KIPFold 2800 Installation Guide Action Illustration Folding Table – This area is where all settings for the Fold Parameters are made. The Folding Table Icon Explained: 1. Media Width 2. Fold Packet 3. Title Block Location (Used when Title Block Recognition is checked) 4.
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KIPFold 2800 Installation Guide Action Illustration Media Width – Select the desired Media Width to be used. Fold Packet – Allows for the selection of the fold packet to be used. NOTE: The fold packet types listed are those “enabled” in the folder.
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KIPFold 2800 Installation Guide Action Illustration Rotation for Portrait – allows for the setting of a rotation for Portrait documents. Rotation for Landscape – allows for the setting of a rotation for Landscape documents. Minimum width or short edge Maximum width or short edge...
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New Fold Preset – the new fold Preset will now be displayed in the left hand column under Custom. Folding from KIP PrintPro – Once the Folding Preset has been created and saved as active it can be selected and applied to jobs. Select...
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KIPFold 2800 Installation Guide Using the KIPFold with KIP SystemK Software Once the KIPFold 2800 is installed and functioning to include the “Folding Presets”, KIP applications and drivers can be used to select any of the Folding Presets that were configured.
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