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Date: XX Xxxxx 20XX
Plockmatic 350e/500e
Production Booklet Maker
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  • Page 1 Plockmatic 350e/500e Production Booklet Maker Operating Instruction Stapler Folder Reference Read this manual carefully before you use this product and keep it handy for future reference. For safety, please follow the instructions in this manual. Doc no: X04114B-EN Date: XX Xxxxx 20XX...

  • Page 2: Electromagnetic Compliance

    Electromagnetic compliance This product complies with EU Standard EN 55032:2015, Class A. Operation of this equipment in a residential environment could cause radio interference. NOTE: The domestic environment is an environment where the use of broadcast radio and television receivers may be expected within a distance of 10m of the apparatus concerned.
  • Page 3 Introduction This manual contains instructions on the operation and maintenance of this machine. To get maximum versatility from this machine all operators should carefully read and follow the instructions in this manual. Keep this manual in a handy place near the machine. Please read the Safety Information before using this machine.

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    Safety Information When using this machine, following safety precautions should always be followed. Safety during operation WARNING • To avoid hazardous situations like for instance electric shock or danger while exposed to moving, rotating or cutting devices, do not remove any covers, guards or screws other than those specified in this manual.
  • Page 5 General safety, continued CAUTION • The machine and its peripherals must be installed and maintained by a customer service representative who has completed the training course on those models. • Always follow all warnings marked on, or supplied with, the equipment. •...
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  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS What You Can Do With This Machine ................11 Guide To Components ..................... 13 Booklet Maker ..........................13 User Interface ..........................16 Control Panel............................16 Options ..........................19 Rotate Crease Trim Module ......................19 Booklet Maker ..........................24 Alive logo ...............................
  • Page 8 Fold position ..........................50 Adjusting fold position ........................... 50 Cover ............................50 General..............................50 Cover ..............................51 Air Separation............................51 Double Sheet Detection ........................51 Purge Cover ............................52 Protection sheet ............................ 52 BookFold ............................. 52 General..............................52 Selecting BookFold pressure setting ..................... 53 Crease ............................
  • Page 9 Inside the Booklet Maker ........................70 Clearing misfeed in folder area ......................71 Cover Feeder........................72 Clearing misfeed(s) in vertical transport area ................72 BookFold Module ......................73 Clearing misfeed(s) ........................73 Inside the BookFold Module ........................73 Trimmer ..........................74 Clearing misfeed(s) ........................
  • Page 10 Machine Specifications ....................101 PBM RCTe Rotate Crease Trim Module (option) ..............101 PBM350e/PBM500e Booklet Maker ..................102 Plockmatic Cover Feeder (option) .................... 103 PBM Trim Module (option) ......................103 PBM BookFold Module (option) ....................104 BST4000-1 Belt Stacker Module (option) ................. 104 Trim Waste Conveyor (option) ....................

  • Page 11: What You Can Do With This Machine

    (option) Booklet Maker Trim Module (option) The Plockmatic 500e or the Plockmatic 350e Production Booklet Maker System consists of: PBM RCTe Rotate Crease Trim Module 2.0 (optional), also referred to as the RCT Module, the RCT or the CT PBM500e or PBM350e Booklet Maker, also referred to as the PBM500e/PBM350e or the...
  • Page 12 Production Booklet Maker where they are compiled in the stapler area. If a Plockmatic Cover Feeder is installed in the Booklet Maker, it can add any type of cover, in colour or black and white, to the printed set. The Booklet Maker jogs and staples the set.

  • Page 13: Guide To Components

    Guide To Components Booklet Maker Top cover Docking assembly Hand feeding paper guides Latch handle Infeed assembly Alive logo, only on PBM500e (optional) Exit tray storing shelf Belt Stacker Base Belt Stacker Cover...
  • Page 14 Booklet Maker, continued Connections Cable protector Cable holders Fold stop gate NOTE: How to connect cables, plugs and jumpers is described at the end of this manual.
  • Page 15 Booklet Maker, continued Parts that are important for setup, adjustments, troubleshooting or maintenance are high- lighted below. Hand feeding paper guides Compiler area Staple cartridges (incl. stapler heads) Main power switch Set thickness sensor Control panel Fold roller paper guide Staple cartridge ejection lever...

  • Page 16: User Interface

    User Interface The Plockmatic 500e or 350e Production Booklet Maker System is controlled from a panel located on the Booklet Maker. The control panel will allow you to set up, adjust and operate the complete system. An optional “Alive logo” makes the state of system visible from a distance.
  • Page 17 Guided Start Guided Start is a function that takes you through all the basic settings the Booklet Maker System needs for booklet production in eight easy steps. See “Guided Start” in section 2 “Making Booklets” for details. The Jobs Screen Pressing the [Open Jobs] button in the Start screen opens the Open saved Job screen.
  • Page 18 The Please wait screen While the machine sometimes needs time to perform changes in settings, the Please wait screen will be shown. Power save mode When the Booklet Maker System is in a ready state, it will enter power save mode after 20 minutes of inactivity.

  • Page 19: Options

    Options Rotate Crease Trim Module Top cover Slide door Infeed slot Upstream docking assembly...
  • Page 20 Rotate Crease Trim Module, continued Exit slot Trim waste transport Downstream docking assembly Waste container Cable protector NOTE How to connect cables, plugs and jumpers is described at the end of this manual.
  • Page 21 Rotate Crease Trim Module, continued Parts that are important for setup, adjustments, troubleshooting or maintenance are high- lighted below. Exit section “D” Bleed trimmer circular knives Infeed Section “A” Main switch Counter...
  • Page 22 Rotate Crease Trim Module, continued Waste chute(s) Creaser registration adjustment Bleed trimmer registration adjustment Latch handle, slide...
  • Page 23 Rotate Crease Trim Module, continued Creaser tools Jam clearance baffle, fine registra- tion, section “C” Jam clearance baffle, coarse regis- tration, section “B” Rotator...

  • Page 24: Booklet Maker

    Booklet Maker Alive logo Alive logo With a PBM500e upgrade kit installed, the three stripes below the user interface will signal status as follows: Not illuminated - System in power save mode or switched of. Steady blue - System is on and ready. Blue stripes add one at a time, faster - System is preparing to run.

  • Page 25: Cover Feeder

    Booklet Maker, continued Cover Feeder Parts that are important for setup, adjustments, troubleshooting or maintenance are high- lighted below. Loading capacity mark Front side guide Rear side guide Paper orientation indicator Feed roller assembly Air nozzle (2x) Paper separator pad Jam clearance baffle...

  • Page 26: Bookfold Module

    BookFold Module Top cover Connections Trim bin location Cable protector Base NOTE: How to connect cables, plugs and jumpers is described at the end of this manual.
  • Page 27 BookFold Module, continued Parts that are important for setup, adjustments, troubleshooting or maintenance are high- lighted below. Upper feed belt on operator side cannot be lifted fully BookFold Module, top view, non operator side upper feed belts lifted up Lower feed belts Upper feed belt release latch Upper feed belts...

  • Page 28: Trimmer

    Trimmer Top cover Trim bin Base Connections Cable protector NOTE: How to connect cables, plugs and jumpers is described at the end of this manual.
  • Page 29 Trimmer, continued Parts that are important for setup, adjustments, troubleshooting or maintenance are high- lighted below. Trimmer, top view Set counter Upper knife Trimmer stop Transport belt Exit drive release Trimmer fan Exit compressing Infeed roller shaft brackets...

  • Page 30: Bst4000-1 Belt Stacker Module

    The BST4000-1 High Capacity Belt Stacker Module is an option available for the Plockmatic 500e or 350e Production Booklet Maker System. The stacker can be configured in a straight line after the booklet maker system or at a 90 degree angle.

  • Page 31: Bst4000-1 Principle Of Operation

    BST4000-1 Control Panel BST4000-1 Belt Stacker Module, continued Power switch (on/off) Power switch (on/off) Belt speed selector Belt speed selector Run-out button (full speed) Run-out button (full speed) BST4000-1 Principle of Operation The belt is triggered by a signal from the Booklet Maker and will run for a set time. The belt speed can be adjusted in order to optimize the stacking function for various BST4000-1 Principle of Operation materials.

  • Page 32: Trim Waste Conveyor

    Trim Waste Conveyor Parts that are important for setup, adjustments, troubleshooting or maintenance are high- lighted below. Conveyor belt Tray Safety wire Cable protection extension Shackle Docking bracket Support O-ring (drive belt)

  • Page 33: Basics

    1. Basics Turning On / Off the Main Power RCT, Booklet Maker, BookFold Module, Trimmer & BST Module 1 1 Make sure that the Booklet Maker, RCT module (optional) and BST power cords are plugged into the wall outlet. NOTE: BookFold (optional) and/or Trim (optional) Modules are both powered from the Booklet Maker.

  • Page 34: Change Staple Cartridges And Check Stapler

    Change staple cartridges and Check stapler The staple cartridges contains approximately 5000 staples each. Each cartridge includes all wearable parts. The cartridges may need to be removed either for replacement or for jam clearance. Change left/right staple cartridge(s) The Booklet Maker will indicate “Change left/ right/left and right staple cartridges”...

  • Page 35: Check Left/Right Stapler

    Check left/right stapler If the Booklet Maker indicates “Check right/left/ right and left stapler”, it means that there is a jam in the indicated stapler. Remove the stapler cartridge as described above. 1 1 Open the Booklet Maker top cover. 2 2 Press the staple cartridge ejector lever and pull out the staple cartridge as described...

  • Page 36: Emptying The Trim Waste Bin

    Emptying the trim waste bin Remove the trim waste bin by lifting it and pulling it out. trim waste bin Setting up the Belt Stacker Right-angled mode Move the inner Side Guide [A] as far as possible towards the Booklet Maker.

  • Page 37: Setting Up The Belt Stacker, Continued

    Setting up the Belt Stacker, continued Straight mode Adjust Side Guides to their outermost position by loosening knobs [A]. 2 2 Adjust the stacking with belt speed selector [B].

  • Page 38: Detaching / Attaching The Trim Waste Conveyor

    Detaching / Attaching the Trim Waste Conveyor Detaching the Trim Waste Conveyor Loosen the Knobs [A] (x2) and remove the Cable Protection Extension [B]. Unhook the O-ring [C] from the upper Pulley [D] 3 3 Loosen Knob [E]. The TWC is now detached from the RCT and can be moved away.

  • Page 39: Attaching The Trim Waste Conveyor

    Attaching the Trim Waste Conveyor Attaching the Trim Waste Conveyor is an exact reversal of detaching as described above. NOTE: In order to make the conveyor belt travel in the correct direction, make sure to route the O-ring [C] on the Pulleys [D] and [F] as illustrated.

  • Page 40: Docking / Undocking The Booklet Making System

    Docking / Undocking the Booklet Making system Docking 1 1 Turn the Printer off. 2 2 Lift up the Exit arm catcher on the Printer Finisher and set the Exit paper arm in the upper position. 3 3 Remove the Exit tray from the Printer’s Finisher and put it on the shelf on the Booklet Maker.

  • Page 41: Undocking

    Undocking 1 1 Turn the Printer off. 2 2 Push in the latch on the docking assembly and move the Booklet Maker System away from the Printer. If the system includes a RCT module, it is advisable to undock the Booklet Maker alone first and then the RCT.
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  • Page 43: Making Booklets

    2. Making Booklets Guided Start Guided Start is a function that takes you through all the basic settings the Booklet Maker System needs to start booklet production in a few easy steps. Customizing settings and fine adjustments are described later in this chapter. Guided Start, step by step Guided Start Press the [Guided Start] button to...
  • Page 44 Guided Start 3/8 Choose either of two suggested formats (except for B4 which only has one suggested format). When Face Trim is set to Auto, a minimum trim, based on the information from Set Thickness Sensor, is calculated. To set the trim manually, follow “Finished Booklet size”...
  • Page 45 Guided Start 7/8 Select whether the booklets should have a creased cover or not. This feature is used to avoid high area coverage toner cracking on the spine on booklets containing less than 6 sheets. Press the corresponding button. After you are done, press the [Finish] button to conclude the Guided Start.

  • Page 46: Changing Settings

    Changing settings General procedure Settings can changed in one of two ways. “Temporary”, which means that the changes will remain until a new job is loaded or “Permanent”, which means that the changes will be stored as a job. This job can later be recalled. Procedure for temporary changes: From the Settings for Booklet Production screen, select the option you wish to alter and make your selection.

  • Page 47: Auto Sheet Size

    AUTO sheet size AUTO means that the Booklet Maker will adjust to the paper size information sent from the printer. Auto Rotate will be turned on and a finished booklet size will be chosen from a predefined list i.e. the [Finished Booklet Size] button will be greyed out. No other settings will be affected. Custom input sheet size From the Input sheet size screen, press any of the Custom size buttons and then press the...

  • Page 48: Custom Booklet Size

    Custom booklet size To set the trim manually, press [Custom Booklet Size] and then [Edit]. To adjust the amount of face trim, press the number on the [Length] button and type in the desired length of the booklet, decimals included. Also, the [plus] and [minus] buttons can be used to change the numbers.

  • Page 49: Customizing Settings

    Customizing settings Staple Selecting stapling On or Off From the Settings for Booklet Production screen, press the [Staple] button. Select On or Off by pressing the corresponding button and save setting by pressing the green [check] button. Adjusting staple position From the Settings for Booklet Production screen, press the [Staple] button.

  • Page 50: Fold Position

    Fold position Adjusting fold position From the Settings for Booklet Production screen, press the [Fold position] button. The position of the fold can be changed up to 3 mm (0.12”) on either side of the center of the set. Press the [+] button move position closer to the lead edge and press the [-] button move position closer to the trail edge.

  • Page 51: Cover

    Cover From the Settings for Booklet Production screen, press the [Cover] button. Press the [Yes] button and confirm by pressing the green [check] button. Air Separation You may want to increase the Air flow when running thick, heavy covers. From the Cover screen, press the [Air separation] button.

  • Page 52: Purge Cover

    Purge Cover he Purge mode is used when you want to completely empty the Cover Feeder from covers. 1 1 Remove all cover sheets from the bin. 2 2 Press the [Purge Cover] button and confirm by pressing the green [check] button. The pre-fed cover sheet will now be fed into the Booklet Maker to the stapling area, but will not be stapled.

  • Page 53: Selecting Bookfold Pressure Setting

    Mode 8 is a heavy duty setting in case of extra demanding media. Mode 8 is not included in the Auto setting and therefore must be selected manually. Use the manual modes to override the auto function. There are eight different manual modes to select from.

  • Page 54: Crease

    Crease The Crease function makes it possible to crease the cover sheet of the booklet in order to avoid toner cracking or flaking at the fold. Crease Mode From the Settings for Booklet Production screen, press the [Crease] button. Press the corresponding button to choose [On Fine], [On Coarse], [AUTO] or [OFF].

  • Page 55: Fine-Tuning Booklet Appearance

    Fine-tuning booklet appearance Set registration (fine adjustment) You can fine-tune the booklet quality by adjust- ing the joggers in the booklet maker. From the Settings for Booklet Production screen, press the [Finished Booklet Size] button. From the Finished Booklet size screen, press the [Set registration (fine adjustment)] button.

  • Page 56: Bleed Trimmer - Asymmetric Side Trim

    Bleed Trimmer - Asymmetric Side Trim From the Finished Booklet size screen, press the [Asymetric Side Trim] button. Choose Asymmetric Side Trim if you want to offset the bleed trim. Move using the buttons and press the green [check] button to save setting.

  • Page 57: On-Line/Off-Line

    On-line/Off-line The Booklet maker can be operated in two modes. On-line mode, when used together with the printer, or off-line mode, working as a stand-alone unit. Off-line mode 1 1 Follow “Undocking the Booklet maker” in section 1, “Basics”. 2 2 Adjust the hand feeding paper guides [A] to the correct paper size.

  • Page 58: Begin On-Line Production

    Begin On-line Production 1 1 Make sure that the staple icon [B] is present on the printer control panel. If not, turn off the Printer and Booklet Maker. First turn the Booklet Maker ON and then turn the Printer ON. 2 2 Make sure that the Booklet Maker system is set according to your job specification.

  • Page 59: Tools

    3. Tools The Tools screen From the Start screen or the Settings for Booklet Production screen, press the [Tools] button to get to the General System Settings screen. Select the setting you want to change by pressing the corresponding button. Press the green [check] button to save your changes.

  • Page 60: Software Version

    Software version Select module by pressing the corresponding button to display the software version. Press [Exit] button to go back to the Settings screen. Precision Fold The printer will introduce a short delay between each set so that the Booklet Maker can use a slower machine cycle.

  • Page 61: Language

    Language Select desired language by pressing the corre- sponding button. Service mode This function is for authorized service personnel only and is password protected. Adjust Trimmer registration Adjust the time the trimmer tries to register the booklet before trimming. Selecting a negative value may eliminate the risk of “over register- ing”...

  • Page 62: Set Sheet Count

    Set sheet count Manually setting the number of sheets per set can improve productivity for some applications. In addition, for some “special” applications you may get a warning indicating that the job will not run correctly without setting the sheet count.

  • Page 63: Sensitive Staple

    Sensitive Staple The Booklet Maker will close the staple with less force to reduce the risk of damaging sensi- tive media. Note that on some applications this might result in staple not closing properly. Unless the job is saved, the Booklet Maker will return to the default setting when the power is turned off.

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  • Page 65: Jobs

    4. Jobs Handling jobs The Booklet Maker has a maximum storage capacity of 20 different jobs. To make temporary changes in the actual job settings or temporary changes of a stored job, see section 2, “Making Booklets.” From the Start screen, press the [Jobs] button to be able to store, change or delete jobs. Saving a Job To store a job, press from the Settings for...

  • Page 66: Opening And Handling Stored Jobs

    Opening and handling stored Jobs To access already stored jobs, press from the Start Screen. Open (load) any stored job by pressing the job and confirm by pressing the green [check] mark. Delete any stored job by pressing the job but- ton, the waste bin symbol and then confirm by pressing the [Yes] button.

  • Page 67: Clearing Misfeed(S)

    5. Clearing Misfeed(s) Clearing misfeed(s) General If a misfeed condition should occur, it is indicated on the Booklet Maker display. The message “Clear Misfeed(s)”, an error code and the location of the misfeed is displayed. See examples below. Misfeeds in the Rotate Crease Trim Module are indicated by the error code RCT-XXX.

  • Page 68: Rct Module

    RCT Module Clearing misfeed(s) in the paper path Upper Shift Tray CAUTION RCT Top Cover To avoid the Upper Shift Tray from obstructing the RCT Top Cover, make sure the upper Shift Tray is in the upright position before opening the RCT Top Cover.

  • Page 69: Registration And Creaser Area

    Registration and creaser area 1 1 Open the slide door [A]. 2 2 Unlatch and pull out the slide [B]. 3 3 Open “B” [C] and “C” [D] baffles if needed. 4 4 Remove any misfeed(s). 5 5 Push in and latch the slide. 6 6 Always remove any residual waste from waste channel and waste [C] belt before closing the slide door.

  • Page 70: Booklet Maker

    Booklet Maker Clearing misfeed(s) Inside the Booklet Maker To clear a misfeed indicated in Area B1 1 1 Open the top cover. 2 2 Remove misfed sheets. 3 3 Close the top cover. To clear a misfeed indicated in Area B2 1 1 Open the top cover.

  • Page 71: Clearing Misfeed In Folder Area

    Clearing misfeed(s), continued Clearing misfeed in folder area 1 1 Open Top Cover. 2 2 Open the fold roller paper guide [A] by pushing (arrow 1), lifting (arrow 2) and pivoting (arrow 3) to access any misfed or jammed sheets/booklets between the lower and upper pair of fold rollers.

  • Page 72: Cover Feeder

    Cover Feeder Clearing misfeed(s) in vertical transport area 1 1 Open the Top Cover [A]. 2 2 Lift the jam clearance baffle [B]. 3 3 Remove the misfed sheet. 4 4 Put the jam clearance baffle back in normal position.

  • Page 73: Bookfold Module

    BookFold Module Clearing misfeed(s) Inside the BookFold Module 1 1 Open the top cover. 2 2 Lift up upper feed belts (A) to access jammed/misfed booklets. NOTE: Press the green dots (B) (only one visible in picture) on the latches to release. 3 3 Remove the jammed/misfed booklets.

  • Page 74: Trimmer

    Trimmer Clearing misfeed(s) The upper trimmer blade on the trimmer is protected by a knife protection plate that moves away during the cutting stroke. WARNING: Never put fingers or other parts of the body between the upper and lower trimmer knives.

  • Page 75: Clearing Misfeed In Exit Area

    Clearing misfeed(s), continued Clearing misfeed in exit area 1 1 Lift the exit compressing brackets and transport belts [B]. 2 2 Secure using the latch [C]. Not clearly visible in picture 3 3 Remove the misfed sheets from the exit area. 4 4 After the misfed sheets are removed, release the latch [C] and place the exit compressing brackets in operating position.

  • Page 76: Belt Stacker

    Belt stacker Clearing misfeed(s) Clearing misfeed on belt stacker 1 1 Lift the belt stacker exit cover (A). 2 2 Remove jammed/misfed booklets. 3 3 Place belt stacker exit cover back in operating position.

  • Page 77: Troubleshooting

    6. Troubleshooting Fault codes General When there is a misfeed or fault condition in the Booklet Maker system, a code and/or a message will be displayed on the UI. Table and fault code descriptions below will guide you troubleshooting. If frequent input jams are experienced please check paper curl and de-curler adjustments in printer operator guide.

  • Page 78: Booklet Maker Fault Codes

    Booklet Maker fault codes Booklet Maker Code / message Explanation / action BK-001 - BK-169 Possible fault in Indicates that there might be an internal communication area, please power off and power on to error. Power off and on the system. If problem persists, recover! contact customer support.

  • Page 79: Cover Feeder Fault Codes

    Cover Feeder fault codes Cover Feeder Code / message Explanation / action CF-001 - CF-012 Possible fault in Indicates that there might be an internal communication area, please power off and power on to error. Power off and on the system. If problem persists, recover! contact customer support.

  • Page 80: Bookfold Module Fault Codes

    Cover Feeder fault codes, continues Cover Feeder, continues Code / message Explanation / action Cover stack is low, please add covers! Indicates that the Cover Feeder is almost out of Covers. There are two ways to continue operation. 1. Loading more cover sheets: Load more cover sheets according to section 2, “Making Booklets”...

  • Page 81: Trimmer Fault Codes

    Trimmer fault codes Trimmer Code / message Explanation / action TR-001 - TR-153 Possible fault in Indicates that there might be an internal communication area, please power off and power on to error. Power off and on the system. If problem persists, recover! contact customer support.

  • Page 82: General Fault Codes

    General fault codes Clear Misfeed(s) In general, fault codes indicate a misfeed condition. When a misfeed occurs, a code, the message “Clear misfeed(s)” and the jam area will be displayed. See section 5, “Clearing Misfeeds”, for how to clear a misfeed.

  • Page 83: Remarks

    7. REMARKS Do’s And Don’ts • Always follow all warnings marked on, or supplied with, the equipment. • Always exercise care in moving or relocating the equipment. • CAUTION: Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and machine before you move or relocate the equipment.

  • Page 84: Where To Put Your Machine

    Where to put Your Machine Machine environment • Always locate the equipment on a solid support surface with adequate strength for the weight of the machine. • Always keep magnets and all devices with strong magnetic fields away from the machine.

  • Page 85: Access To Machine

    RCTe + PBM350e/500e + PBM BF + PBM TR + BST4000-1 Stacker (straight) = 4400mm / 173”. • RCTe + PBM350e/500e + PBM BF + PBM TR + BST4000-1 Stacker (angled) = 3110mm / 122”. NOTE: PBM500e Upgrade kit and Plockmatic Cover Feeder does not impact floor space requirements.

  • Page 86: Maintaining Your Machines

    Maintaining Your Machines Never attempt any maintenance function that is not specifically described in this documentation. Cover Feeder Cleaning feed rollers and paper separator pad The Feed rollers need to be cleaned regularly when in use, and if the unit has not been used for a period of time.

  • Page 87: Bookfold Module

    BookFold Module Cleaning feed belts The Feed belts need to be cleaned regularly when in use, and if the unit has not been used for a period of time. How often this should be done, depends on the paper type and print quality.

  • Page 88: Pressure Springs

    BookFold Module, continues Pressure springs If feed errors occur, check that the pressure on the upper feed belts is set to the default position. The pressure springs should always be at its upper position where the pressure is equal to its highest value. Non operator side spring in upper position (default position) operator side spring in lower position...

  • Page 89: Rct Module

    RCT Module The feed rollers and paper path need to be cleaned regularly when in use, and if the unit has not been used for a period of time. How often this should be done depends on the paper type and print quality. An increasing number of misfeeds is one indication of the need to clean the feed roller, paper path and/or the sensors.

  • Page 90: Cleaning The Fixing Rollers (3X)

    Cleaning the paper path transportation nip rollers (12x) continued Nip rollers Nip rollers (2x) Nip rollers Cleaning the fixing rollers (3x) Also clean the idling rollers WARNING: Do not place your fingers inside the knife guards. Doing so may result in injury. Knife guards Fixing rollers continued on next...

  • Page 91: Cleaning The Registration Cross Roller (4X) & Friction Tires (4X)

    Cleaning the fixing rollers (3x) continued Fixing rollers Cleaning the registration cross roller (4x) & friction tires (4X) Cleaning friction tires Registration cross rollers...

  • Page 92: Cleaning The Rotator Rollers (2X)

    Cleaning the rotator rollers (2x) Also clean the idler rollers Rotator rollers Cleaning the paper path sensors (5x) WARNING: Do not place your fingers inside the knife guards. Doing so may result in injury. Infeed sensor Exit sensor Knife guards continued on next page...
  • Page 93 Cleaning the paper path sensors (5x) continued Rotator sensor Registration sensor...

  • Page 94: Cleaning Of Creaser Tools (2X)

    Cleaning the paper path sensors (5x) continued Creaser sensor Cleaning of creaser tools (2x) After a period of time toner and paper dust may leave residuals in the grooves of the tool. These grooves must be cleaned periodically to maintain creasing performance. Grooves on both sides of the tool...

  • Page 95: Adjustment Of Bleed Trimmer Registration Angle (Parallel Cut)

    Adjustment of Bleed Trimmer registration angle (parallel cut) Adjustment of Bleed Trimmer registration angle (trimmer cut parallel to registration (operator side) edge) Turn adjustment screw [A] in desired direction. Change in adjustment is reflected on the reference scale [B]. Process direction Turn the adjustment screw clockwise to remedy this mis-...

  • Page 96: Adjustment Of Creaser Registration Angle

    Adjustment of Creaser registration angle Adjustment of Creaser registration angle Loosen the star shaped knob [A]. 2 2 Turn the knurled eccentric adjuster [B] to move reference mark in the desired direction. 3 3 Tighten the star shaped knob [A] again. Process direc- Lower the opera- tion...

  • Page 97: Best Practices For The Pbm350E/Pbm500E System

    Best practices for the PBM350e/PBM500e system • If the set is not properly registered (side jogged and back jogged), fine adjustment of registra- tion may improve the situation. See section Fine-tuning booklet appearance for details. • If staples have problems penetrating thicker sets of heavy media changing staple cartridge may improve the situation.

  • Page 98: Limitations Of The Pbm350E/Pbm500E System

    Limitations of the PBM350e/PBM500e system • The PBM350e/500e Production Booklet Maker systems is suited for customers with a booklet making volume of up to an average of 30,000 booklets per month. • If sheets entering the PBM350e/PBM500e are not uniform and square the booklet quality will vary accordingly.
  • Page 99 Limitations of the PBM350e/PBM500e system, cont. • Hammermil Laser Print • OPUS Gloss • Mondi Color Copy 200gsm • Sterling Premium Digital Gloss 80T • On brand new Booklet Maker units, paper may show trace of oil coming from the fold mecha- nism.
  • Page 100 This phenomenon has been noticed on the following media: • Mohawk Fine Paper Gloss 216gsm To prevent this from happen Plockmatic recommends the use of the protection sheet. If CF is already used to feed covers changing to another media will improve the situation. •...

  • Page 101: Specification

    8. Specification Machine Specifications PBM RCTe Rotate Crease Trim Module (option) Specifications Remarks Speed Same as PBM350e/PBM500e Booklet Maker Standard Paper Sizes Same as PBM350e/PBM500e Booklet Maker Paper Size Minimum (Out) Same as PBM350e/PBM500e Booklet Maker Paper Size Maximum (Out) Same as PBM350e/PBM500e Booklet Maker Paper Width Maximum (In) 330mm...

  • Page 102: Pbm350E/Pbm500E Booklet Maker

    Noise emission 62dB Complete system *The Belt Stacker, installed after Booklet Maker, BookFold Module or Trimmer, adds 420 - 630mm / 16.5” - 24.8” NOTE: Plockmatic uses QT open sourse license (LGPL) to develop the software used in this machine (https://www.qt.io/qt-licensing-terms).

  • Page 103: Plockmatic Cover Feeder (Option)

    Plockmatic Cover Feeder (option) Specifications Remarks Maximum Speed Same as PBM350e/PBM500e Booklet Maker A3/11x17” or bigger paper sizes, need two sheet sets as inlet at least Standard Paper Sizes Same as PBM350e/PBM500e Booklet Maker Paper Weight (Minimum) 64gsm / 16lb Bond...

  • Page 104: Pbm Bookfold Module (Option)

    PBM BookFold Module (option) Specifications Remarks Speed Same as PBM350e/PBM500e Booklet Maker Appr. 6 - 30 sheet booklet (80gsm / 20lb Bond) Standard Paper Sizes Same as PBM350e/PBM500e Booklet Maker Custom sizes are available Paper Weight (Minimum) Same as PBM350e/PBM500e Booklet Maker Paper Weight (Maximum) Same as PBM350e/PBM500e Booklet Maker Input / Output Sheets...

  • Page 105: Trim Waste Conveyor (Option)

    The following media are examples of this: Futura Laser Gloss 80c Hammermil Laser Print OPUS Gloss Exact number of sheets is depending on media type and area coverage. Plockmatic PBM500e Plockmatic PBM350e Paper Size Paper Size A3 or 11x17"...
  • Page 106 Declaration of Conformity EU & UK DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ......N0003153 (D.4) Manufacturer ..Plockmatic International AB, Telefonvägen 30, S-126 26 Hägersten, Sweden This Declaration of Conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer Object of the Declaration Type/Model...
  • Page 107 EU & UK DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ......D0001499 (I.3) Manufacturer ..Plockmatic International AB, Telefonvägen 30, S-126 26 Hägersten, Sweden This Declaration of Conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer Object of the Declaration Type/Model F122- F122-...
  • Page 108 EU & UK DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ......D0000356 (K.4) Manufacturer ..Plockmatic International AB, Telefonvägen 30, S-126 26 Hägersten, Sweden This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer Object of the Declaration Type/Model PL4700, F680...

  • Page 109: Cables, Plugs And Jumpers

    Cables, plugs and jumpers Schematical description of how to connect communication cables, termination plugs and interlock jumpers on all possible system configurations. PBM350e/PBM500e Wiring Overview 2019-03-20 DOCKING T♂ BRACKET STACKER Booklet Maker Book Fold Module Trim Module DOCKING T♂ BRACKET STACKER Booklet Maker Trim Module...

  • Page 110: Index

    Crease Mode 54 PBM RCTe Rotate Crease Trim Module (option) 101 Crease position 54 PBM Trim Module 103 Custom booklet size 48 Plockmatic Cover Feeder 103 Customizing settings 49 Power connection 84 Precision Fold 60 Pressure springs 88 Protection sheet 52...
  • Page 111 Safety during operation 4 Safety Information 4 Saving a Job 65 Selecting BookFold pressure setting 53 Selecting standard paper sizes 46 Sensitive Staple 63 Service mode 61 Set registration (fine adjustment) 55 Set sheet count 62 Setting up Belt Stacker 36 Sheet feeder 62 Software version 60 Specification 101...

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