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Page 1 Rev. 1.1 Operations Manual...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents 1 Installation ..............4 1.1 Preparing the Laser Printer for the Envelope Feeder .
Page 3 3.8 Feeder Bridge Components, (Hopper View)........47 3.9 Electrical Components (Rear View with Back Plate Removed) .
Page 4: Installation
1 Installation...
Page 5: Preparing The Laser Printer For The Envelope Feeder
The new DF-330 is designed to operate with the C900 Series OKITM brand laser printers and other brands utilizing the same engine type as the OKI series. This guide will show the proper way to prepare the printer for the envelope feeder along with setup and operation of the feeder. 1.1 Preparing the Laser Printer for the Envelope Feeder To prepare the laser printer for the DF-330 feeder, you must f irst remove the door f rom the manual feed tray.
Page 6 1 Installation Remove the left side of the door in the same fashion and remove the door f rom the printer. Open the right side cover on the printer by pulling on the latch shown here: With the right side door fully open, lift the feed roller assembly to gain access to the feed roller and sheet separator area.
Page 7: Pickup Roller Reinforcement Pin Part #Rp-001
�� The envelope feeder is equipped with a paper sensor that will be positioned just to the left of the printer’s manual feed tray feed roller. It is possible for the sensor to detect the white plastic housing just to the left of the feed roller, which can cause erratic feeding. It is very important to place a piece of black tape or Velcro (included with feeder) on this ledge so the sensor does not detect it.
Page 8 1 Installation Installation of the pin does not require tools and can be done in less than one minute. Installation is as follows: To use the printer with the envelope feeder, remove the separator pad assembly f rom the printer’s manual feed tray as shown in the feeder instruction manual.
Page 9: Operations
2 Operations...
Page 10: Df-330 Main Components
2 Operations �� The DF-330 Feeder includes an adjustable height stand. It is very important to set the stand height properly. Refer to the installation and stand height instructions for this information. 2.1 DF-330 Main Components Bridge Feed Belt (6) Separator Envelope Hold Down Strap Delivery Table...
Page 11: Df-330 Features & Function
The components described above and their usage are explained in detail within this manual. The DF-330 envelope feeder is a top load, bottom feed machine designed to feed a wide variety of envelope types and sizes into a digital printer. The DF-330 makes digital printers more productive by continually feeding envelopes, one at a time, f rom a stack in the feed hopper, and delivering each envelope to the printer’s manual feed tray pickup roller.
Page 12 2 Operations Dual Envelope Sensors: An envelope stop sensor at the exit end of the delivery table stops each envelope in the proper position for the printer to pull, and a start sensor positioned several inches back on the delivery table starts the next feeder cycle before the f irst envelope is completely in the printer. This allows the feeder to run high production speeds with moderate motor speeds.
Page 13: Setting Up The Feeder For Envelopes
2.3 Setting Up the Feeder for Envelopes �� It Is Advisable To Move The Feeder Away From The Printer To Set It For Your Envelopes. �� The feeder can be setup for your envelopes away from the printer, and then easily placed in line with the printer after setup is complete.
Page 14 2 Operations Loosen the paper guide locking knobs on the f ront of each paper guide to allow repositioning of the paper guides �� Locking knob (2) With power to the feeder OFF, rotate the paper guide adjustment knob to move the paper guides outward towards the side plates of the feeder.
Page 15: Setting The Sheet Separator(S)
While holding the envelope in position, rotate the paper guide adjusting knob to move the paper guides in toward the edges of the envelope. Position the paper guides alongside the edges of the envelope leaving them loose enough to allow f ree movement of the envelopes.
Page 16 2 Operations Most envelopes will run well with a single separator positioned in the middle of the feeder. A second separator assembly is included with the feeder and can be added if needed. (more on this later). �� The separator device on the DF-330 is positioned between two feed belts. When set properly, the separator tip will push down on the envelope as it is advanced by the feed belts from the bottom of the stack.
Page 17 Turn the separator height adjustment knob clockwise several turns to raise the separator. �� Separator height adjustment knob Place the lead edge of your envelope underneath the separator as shown below. Slowly turn the separator height adjustment knob counter-clockwise to lower the separator tip onto the envelope.
Page 18: Setting Up The Envelope Support Wedge (Back Wedge)
2 Operations �� Thin envelopes may require a more pronounced buckle for consistent separation (optional) If you run envelopes that require more than one separator, install the second separator in one of the alternate positions on the bridge using the included attaching bolt. Set the second separator like the center one.
Page 19: The Envelope Support Wedge Performs Several Important Functions
2.6.1 The Envelope Support Wedge Performs Several Important Functions Supports the weight of the stack so that the weight is not all on the belts. Tilts the back end of the media stack up so the lead edge presses against the belts (most important) While the bottom envelope is getting pulled away f rom the stack by the feed belts, the support wedge holds the other envelopes off the belts so they don’t advance too closely after the f irst one.
Page 20 2 Operations Place the stack in the hopper on top of the envelope left on the belts f rom the separator setup. Try to “nudge” the envelopes a bit f rom the back to help the stack conform to the curvature of the paper guides at the bottom.
Page 21: Setting The Envelope Support Wedge For Various Envelopes
2.6.2 Setting the Envelope Support Wedge for Various Envelopes The following examples illustrate suggested wedge positions for several different envelope sizes. When running standard envelopes, i.e., #10, 6 x 9, greeting card envelopes, the wedge should be positioned as shown in steps 4 and 5. 3.75″...
Page 22: Setting The Acceleration Table Paper Guides
2 Operations 2.7 Setting the Acceleration Table Paper Guides The patented “floating” or tilting delivery table on the DF-330 is designed to advance the envelopes that the feed belts deliver, one at a time, into the printer’s manual feed tray feed roller. The acceleration table is equipped with self-centering paper guides, an envelope drive belt, and a stop photo sensor at the end, which is used to stop each envelope in position underneath the printer’s feed roller, for take-away by the printer.
Page 23 Grasp the delivery table paper guides near the bridge and move them outward toward the sides of the machine. ⚠ CAUTION: Do not push paper guides at the ends as it may bend the guides. �� Move guides outward. As you move one guide, the other will also move Place one of your envelopes between the delivery table guides near the exit and move the guides inward with your f ree hand until they are alongside the envelope.
Page 24 2 Operations With the speed control all the way down so the motor will not start, switch the power button ON. �� When you turn the power on, the motor will not run, but the timeout timer will start. This is okay, as you will use the RESET/JOG button to advance your envelopes slowly.
Page 25 While holding the RESET/JOG button, watch the f irst envelope advance into the delivery table. The envelope should enter the delivery table between the paper guides. Continue to hold the button to advance the envelope(s) down the delivery table. �� Envelope should advance into the delivery table paper guides without catching or dragging...
Page 26 2 Operations The feeder will now begin advancing envelopes UNLESS THE STOP AND START SENSORS ARE BOTH BLOCKED. The envelopes should advance f rom the feeder one at a time, and then travel down the delivery table. As they travel down the delivery table, they should be accelerated slightly, creating a small gap between the envelopes as shown here: ��...
Page 27 Repeat this to test the consistency of the feeder. Adjust if necessary to obtain the best results. While you are testing the feeder, make note of the gaps between the envelopes as they travel down the delivery table. A small gap of 1⁄4” to 1.5” is satisfactory although the gap can vary a bit.* *If there is no gap at all, you may need to move your envelope support wedge in underneath the envelope stack a little farther, or lower the separator tip a bit to create a more pronounced buckle for better envelope separation.
Page 28: Setting The Speed Of The Feeder
2 Operations 2.8 Setting the Speed of the Feeder As a general rule, the feeder should be set to run small envelopes (#9, #10, 6x9, etc.) at approximately 70% of maximum (2:00 on the dial). �� 2:00 to 3:00 position for standard envelopes For larger envelopes, (9x12, 10x13, etc.) set the speed at 100%.
Page 29: Running Envelopes With Your Printer
�� If your feeder is not running fast enough to stay ahead of the printer, it will result in the printer’s manual feed tray pickup roller trying to pull an envelope in before the feeder has advanced it into position. This will result in the printer stopping and displaying a “Paper Jam” condition.
Page 30 2 Operations Position the feeder in f ront of the printer’s manual feed tray Carefully lift the acceleration table up high enough to clear the lower edge of the manual tray opening and move the feeder in toward the printer. Ensure that the acceleration table enters the manual feed tray opening without resistance.
Page 31 As the end of the delivery table approaches the overhanging tabs on the manual feed tray paper guides, allow the table to drop down onto the manual tray. �� Allow table to drop below the overhanging tabs here before pushing feeder in further Slowly push the feeder in towards the printer.
Page 32 2 Operations The DF-330 is equipped with a latching mechanism underneath the delivery table that secures the feeder to the printer for consistent envelope registration. These spring-loaded latches connect to the lower lip on the opening of the manual feed tray as you push the feeder in. You will hear a snapping sound as the latches engage the printer.
Page 33 Turn the power switch ON to start the feeder. The f irst envelope in the delivery table should now advance to the stop sensor at the end of the delivery table and the motor will stop. �� Envelopes will advance into the printer.
Page 34: Paper Jam Or Feeder Out Condition
2 Operations �� Feeder Ready lever Left to run, right to stop When you lift the acceleration table up to remove the feeder f rom the printer, or to move the feeder into position with the printer, the Feeder Ready lever will automatically be moved to the right.
Page 35: Detaching The Feeder From The Printer
REMEMBER: IF THE “FEEDER READY” LEVER IS NOT IN THE FORWARD POSITION, THE PRINTER WILL NOT RUN YOUR ENVELOPES. Clean the white feed belts regularly with isopropyl alcohol to ensure best results. 2.10 Detaching the Feeder From the Printer As described earlier in this manual, the DF-330 features a spring-loaded latching system that secures the feeder to the printer during operation.
Page 36: Note On New Oki™ Printers
2 Operations While moving the feeder away from the printer, support the delivery table so that it does not fall down abruptly as it exits the manual feed tray! �� Support the delivery tray so it does not fall abrubtly 2.10.1 Note on New OKI™...
Page 37: Troubleshooting
2.10.2 Troubleshooting Feeder is in position, and envelopes appear to be in position but printer does not start. Problem: Ensure that the “feeder ready” lever is in the forward position. Ensure that the printer Resolution: is ONLINE and data has been sent. Printer stops f requently and displays “paper jam”...
Page 38: Parts
3 Parts...
Page 39: Frame Assembly
3.1 Frame Assembly Item # Part # Description DF-001 Base Plate DF-002 Frame Bar, side LP-002 Frame Bar, rear DF-003 Side Plate, left DF-004 Side Plate, right DF-007 Front Cross Bar DF-008 Latch Rod DF-009 Latch Release Lever DF-010 Latch DF-011 Latch Spring BH10-1.25...
Page 40: Feeder Drive Components
3 Parts 3.2 Feeder Drive Components Item # Part # Description DF-030 Drive Shaft, 6 crowns DF-032 Feed Shaft, 6 crowns FR6Z Flanged Shaft Bearing, ⅜" i.d. FBH-14-38 Flanged Button Head Screw, ¼-20, ⅜" SHIM-38 Steel Shim, ⅜" i.d. DF-033 Cam, Delrin, ⅜"...
Page 41: Acceleration Table Components (Partial)
3.3 Acceleration Table Components (Partial) Item # Part # Description DF-012 Acceleration (Accel) Table DF-034 Acceleration Table Bridge DF-061 Accel Bridge Standoff, 1.375” DF-036 Accel Paper Guide Plate, left DF-040 Accel Paper Guide, left DF-037 Accel Paper Guide Plate, right DF-041 Accel Paper Guide, right DF-042...
Page 42 3 Parts Item # Part # Description DF-015 Exit shaft bearing block DF-016 Exit Shaft HF0812 One Way Locking Bearing TSR-516 Truarc snap ring, ⁵⁄₁₆″ EL-15NL-1 Start Photo Sensor (sensor 1) EL-15NL-2 Stop Photo Sensor (sensor 2) DF-019 Acceleration Table Delivery Belt, “Flex Belt” DF-017 Transfer Roller, Delrin, Dual Crowns DF-021...
Page 43: Acceleration Table Components, (Bottom View)
3.4 Acceleration Table Components, (Bottom View) Item # Part # Description DF-013 Acceleration Table Mounting Bar DF-027 Lever Mounting Plate AS-12 Aluminum Spacer, #6, ½" long DF-025 Paper Sensor Bar DF-023 Paper Sensor Pivot Lever AS-18 Alum. Spacer, #6, ⅛" long (not shown) ATS-18 Alum.
Page 44: Acceleration Table Bridge Components, (Bottom View)
3 Parts 3.5 Acceleration Table Bridge Components, (Bottom View) Item # Part # Description DF-034 Acceleration Table Bridge DF-035 Acceleration Table Paper Guide Rail DF-036 Accel Paper Guide Plate, left DF-037 Accel Paper Guide Plate, right LPM-272 Paper Guide Slide Carriage AS10-18 Spacer, Carriage, ⅛"...
Page 45: Feeder Top Plate & Back Wedge Components
3.6 Feeder Top Plate & Back Wedge Components Item # Part # Description DF-046 Top Plate Support DF-047 Top Plate BHS-838 Top Plate Mounting Screw, 8-32 × 3⁄₈″ DF-048 Back Wedge LP-039 Back Wedge Locking Knob CB-1 Carriage Bolt, 1″, ¼"-20...
Page 46: Feeder Bridge Components, (Exit View)
3 Parts 3.7 Feeder Bridge Components, (Exit View) Item # Part # Description DF-049 Bridge DF-050 Bridge Rail DF-056 Paper Guide Adjust Knob (with bolt) DF-057 Paper Guide Adjust Knob Spacer DF-052 Paper Guide Front Plate, left (delrin) DF-051 Paper Guide Front Plate, right (delrin) DF-053 Paper Guide DF-054...
Page 47: Feeder Bridge Components, (Hopper View)
3.8 Feeder Bridge Components, (Hopper View) Item # Part # Description DF-049 Bridge DF-050 Bridge Rail DF-059 Socket Head Screw, 6-32, 3⁄₄″ long 77R4 Bearing, Cable, ¼" i.d. BHS 5814 Button Head Screw, ⅝″ long, ¼-20 Steel Shim, ¼" i.d., (under and SHIM-14 between bearings) PP-056...
Page 48: Electrical Components (Rear View With Back Plate Removed)
3 Parts 3.9 Electrical Components (Rear View with Back Plate Removed) Item # Part # Description DF-005 Back Plate 090-479 Power Inlet Jack 6F457 Fuseholder RRA32H3FBBNN Power rocker switch SPST LP-050 Terminal block, 4 position LP-052-T Motor board with timeout 202-0003 Speed potentiometer, 10k ohm KFB2DNA...
Page 49: Control Panel Components
3.10 Control Panel Components Item # Part # Description 090-479 Power input jack 6F457 Fuseholder F-5A Fuse, 5 amp (not shown) 6094K73 Knob, speed control RRA32H3FBBNN Power rocker switch, SPST, (black) KFB2DNA Reset Push Button 24vdc External Power Supply 120-055 (w/cord_)
Page 50: Stand Components
3 Parts 3.11 Stand Components Item # Part # Description DF-070 Stand Base Bar DF-071 Stand Upright, lower DF-072 Stand Upright, upper, slotted PS-003 Stand Cross Bar DF-073 Stand Top Plate 24215T67 Caster, Non-Locking, 5⁄₁₆-18 stem 24215T88 Caster, Locking, ⁵⁄₁₆-18 stem 3TF33K Locking Lever BHS14-20 1...