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Océ BLM500 User Manual
English, Issue 1d, July 2007

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  • Page 1 Océ BLM500 User Manual English, Issue 1d, July 2007...
  • Page 2 Watkiss Automation Limited shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or con- sequential damage in connection with the furnishing, performance or use of this material.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1. Introduction to the Océ BLM500 ....1 Description of the BLM500 ......2 2.
  • Page 4 5. Error Conditions, Problems and Solutions ..29 Printer Error ........29 BLM500 Error .

  • Page 5: Introduction To The Océ Blm500

    Introduction to the Océ CHAPTER 1 BLM500 Thank you for choosing the Océ BLM500. Your Manual The Océ BLM500 User Manual describes how to do these tasks. • Operate the Océ BLM500 • Find and correct error conditions • Do normal maintenance tasks Operator training is given when the BLM500 is installed.

  • Page 6: Description Of The Blm500

    1 - Introduction to the Océ BLM500 - Description of the BLM500 Installation Your BLM500 must be installed by a service engineer. Special knowledge is needed to install the machine. CAUTION Only connect the machine to a mains power supply of the correct voltage with a good earth-connection.
  • Page 7 1 - Introduction to the Océ BLM500 - Description of the BLM500 Component - Function Table Component Function The connecting bridge The connecting bridge moves the printed sheets from the printer to the BLM500. If needed, the sheets are rotated into the correct direction. Rota- tion lets the printer operate at optimum print speed.
  • Page 8 1 - Introduction to the Océ BLM500 - Description of the BLM500 The Rear Panel of the BLM500 Rating and Serial Label Mains Power ON/OFF Switch Voltage Advisory Label Fuses Voltage Label Mains Power Input Connector FIGURE 3. The Rear Panel of the BLM500. Component - Function Table Component Function...

  • Page 9: How To Run The Blm500

    How to Run the BLM500 CHAPTER 2 Introduction This chapter gives information on how to run a job on the BLM500. For informa- tion on how to operate the printer, refer to the printer documentation. Information about the user interface is included in “The User Interface” on page 11.

  • Page 10: Before You Begin

    2 - How to Run the BLM500 - Before You Begin Before You Begin Paper and Book Quality Instructions • The size of paper and the thickness of the set must be measured. These measurements are entered into the touch screen before you begin a print job.
  • Page 11 2 - How to Run the BLM500 - Enter the Job Settings Procedure If the Print Job is then follow this procedure a standard paper size “Job Setting for a Standard Paper Size” on page 7. not a standard paper size “Job Setting for a Non-Standard Paper Size”...

  • Page 12: Adjust The Stacker

    2 - How to Run the BLM500 - Adjust the Stacker Step Action Information Enter the page rotation set- For A4 paper size, the normal setting for ting. . Rotation lets the printer oper- ROTATE ate at optimum speed. Touch to turn the sheet rotation ROTATE .
  • Page 13 2 - How to Run the BLM500 - Run the Job During the job • Unload books from the stacker before the stacker is full. The BLM500 stops and displays a message if the stacker is full. • Empty the trim bin from time to time. The BLM500 displays a message if the trim bin is full.
  • Page 14 2 - How to Run the BLM500 - Run the Job Océ BLM500 User Manual...

  • Page 15: The User Interface

    The User Interface CHAPTER 3 The user interface includes a colour touch screen and ON/OFF buttons. ON Button Touch Screen OFF Button FIGURE 4. The User Interface The Touch Screen Introduction Operate the touch screen with a fingertip. You can touch the screen with a blunt item, for example a palm-top ‘wand’...
  • Page 16 3 - The User Interface - The Touch Screen Touch the screen to restore the normal brightness. The touch screen takes two or three minutes to reach full brightness. Illustration         FIGURE 5. The Touch Screen Océ...
  • Page 17 3 - The User Interface - The Touch Screen Component - Function Table Component Function Window Tabs The touch screen buttons are divided into groups that have connected functions. Each group of buttons has a separate window. Touch the correct tab to select the window.

  • Page 18: The Job Mimic

    3 - The User Interface - The Job Mimic The Job Mimic The job mimic shows the current machine status.     FIGURE 6. The Job Mimic Icon Information Paper Size The following items are shown • the size of paper •...

  • Page 19: The Basic Window

    3 - The User Interface - The BASIC Window The BASIC Window window gives you access to frequently-changed machine set- BASIC tings. The BASIC Window Buttons Button Information Touch to enter the paper size. PAPER SIZE PAPER SIZE When the machine is in operation, you can adjust the PAPER by a maximum of +/- 1mm.
  • Page 20 3 - The User Interface - The BASIC Window Button Information - PRESSURE Touch to increase or decrease the pressure used PRESSURE to form the spine. Touch to increase the amount of spine form. Touch decrease the amount of spine form. The range is -9 to +9. The default setting is 0.

  • Page 21: The Load & Save Window

    3 - The User Interface - The LOAD & SAVE Window The LOAD & SAVE Window window lets you save and reload job settings. Each job is LOAD & SAVE given a name. The jobs are displayed in a list on the screen. Touch the job name or use the Up arrow or Down arrow to make the selection.

  • Page 22: The Advanced Window

    3 - The User Interface - The ADVANCED Window Button Information VIEW OF JOB changes the order that saved jobs are VIEW OF JOB LIST LIST listed. There is a line between Factory Template jobs and jobs saved by the operator. The Factory Template jobs are at the top of the list - A->Z Touch...

  • Page 23: The Menu Window

    3 - The User Interface - The MENU Window The MENU Window shows the settings that are not changed during day-to-day operation. MENU These settings include • Change the display language • Change between metric and imperial measurements • Advanced machine settings that are accessed by a person who has the cor- rect access-code.
  • Page 24 3 - The User Interface - The MENU Window Océ BLM500 User Manual...

  • Page 25: Standard Tasks

    Standard Tasks CHAPTER 4 Introduction This chapter describes the standard tasks that are needed in the day-to-day operation of your BLM500. Load and Save the Job Settings Introduction The current job settings can be saved to the memory and reloaded for use again at a later date.

  • Page 26: Open The Connecting Bridge Cover

    4 - Standard Tasks - Open the Connecting Bridge Cover Reset the BLM500 to default settings 1. Touch LOAD & SAVE 2. Select the from the list of jobs. Default Job Template 3. Touch LOAD 4. Touch Open the Connecting Bridge Cover When to do If a machine error occurs, or for maintenance.

  • Page 27: Lift And Lower The Clincher Frame

    4 - Standard Tasks - Lift and Lower the Clincher Frame Note The folder cover has an interlock switch. The BLM500 stops if you open the folder cover. FIGURE 8. Unlock the Folder Cover Procedure 1. Lift the black locking handle against the spring pressure. 2.

  • Page 28: Open The Gathering Area Cover

    4 - Standard Tasks - Open the Gathering Area Cover Clincher Locking Handle Clincher Frame FIGURE 10. Clincher Frame Components Lift the Clincher Frame 1. Open the folder cover. 2. Turn the locking handle to the left , until the thread is disengaged. 3.

  • Page 29: Lift The Blm500 Main Deck

    4 - Standard Tasks - Lift the BLM500 Main Deck Procedure 1. Open the connecting bridge cover. 2. Use the gathering area cover handle to lift the gathering area cover. Lift the BLM500 Main Deck When to do If a machine error occurs, or for maintenance. •...

  • Page 30: Empty The Trim Bin

    4 - Standard Tasks - Empty the Trim Bin Empty the Trim Bin When to do • An error message is displayed on the touch screen when the trim bin is full. • You can empty the trim bin when you choose. For example, before you start a print job.

  • Page 31: Adjust The Stacker Collection Table

    4 - Standard Tasks - Adjust the Stacker Collection Table • To install a new stitch-wire spool. See “Install New Stitch-wire” on page 58. Stitch-wire Cabinet open FIGURE 14. Stitch-wire Cabinet Procedure 1. Open the stitch-wire cabinet cover. The cover is held closed by a magnetic catch.

  • Page 32: Operate The Blm500 Offline

    4 - Standard Tasks - Operate the BLM500 offline Procedure 1. Insert the collection table into one of the three pairs of slots. Finished Book Metric Finished Book Slot Metric Paper Size Dimensions US Paper Size  105 x 148 mm 4¼...

  • Page 33: Error Conditions, Problems And Solutions

    Error Conditions, Problems CHAPTER 5 and Solutions This chapter describes how to correct problems that can occur on your BLM500. If a problem continues, contact your service engineer. Printer Error If a paper jam or other error occurs in the printer, the printer and the BLM500 stop.

  • Page 34: General Problems

    5 - Error Conditions, Problems and Solutions - General Problems General Problems Problem Cause Solution The BLM500 does The printer has not sent Correct the problem at the not start a job to the BLM500. printer. The BLM500 is not Turn ON the BLM500.

  • Page 35: Message List

    5 - Error Conditions, Problems and Solutions - Message List Message List Message Information Reference AXES MOVING Some of the machine axes are moving. This message clears when the adjustment is complete. BOOK CYCLE TIME TOO The printer has delivered the sets LONG faster than the books can be made.
  • Page 36 5 - Error Conditions, Problems and Solutions - Message List Message Information Reference FLOW ERROR - FORMER There is an error at the former. See page 41. Open the folder cover and remove the book or books. If necessary, open the main deck to remove the book or books.
  • Page 37 5 - Error Conditions, Problems and Solutions - Message List Message Information Reference JAM IN GATHERING AREA There is a paper jam in the gather- See page 39. ing area. Open the connecting bridge cover, lift the connecting bridge and remove the paper jam. JAM IN STACKER AREA There is a paper jam at the outfeed of the machine.
  • Page 38 5 - Error Conditions, Problems and Solutions - Message List Message Information Reference SHUTTLE MOTOR COMMS Use the mains ON/OFF switch. FAIL Turn the machine OFF, then turn the machine ON. If the problem continues, then call your service engineer. SHUTTLE MOTOR ERROR Use the mains ON/OFF switch.

  • Page 39: Book Quality

    5 - Error Conditions, Problems and Solutions - Book Quality Message Information Reference TRIM BIN OPEN The trim bin is not fitted or is not contacting the safety switch. Fit the trim bin. TRIM BLADE NOT PARKED The trim blade is in the wrong position.
  • Page 40 5 - Error Conditions, Problems and Solutions - Book Quality Book Quality Problems Book Quality Cause Solution Problem The finished book is The wrong paper size Measure the paper and enter the not tidy was entered on the correct dimensions. See “Enter touch screen.
  • Page 41 5 - Error Conditions, Problems and Solutions - Book Quality Book Quality Cause Solution Problem The trimmed edge is The trimmer blade is Call your service engineer. of bad quality blunt or damaged. The stitch is not on The wrong paper size Measure the paper and enter the the centre-line of the was entered on the...
  • Page 42 5 - Error Conditions, Problems and Solutions - Book Quality Spine Form Problems Spine Form Condition Solution Correct The spine is square at each The BLM500 setting is cor- end and the paper is not rect. Adjustment is not damaged. needed.

  • Page 43: Paper Jams

    5 - Error Conditions, Problems and Solutions - Paper Jams Paper Jams Connecting Bridge Gathering Area Stitch Area Fold and Forming Areas Trim Area FIGURE 16. Paper Jam Locations Bridge Infeed Cover FIGURE 17. Paper Jam Location - Bridge Infeed Jam in the Bridge Infeed 1.
  • Page 44 5 - Error Conditions, Problems and Solutions - Paper Jams 3. Remove the jammed paper. 4. Check the belts are in the correct position. Adjust the position of the belts if necessary. See Figure 18. 5. Close the gathering area cover. 6.
  • Page 45 5 - Error Conditions, Problems and Solutions - Paper Jams Jam in the Stitch Area Step Action Information Open the folder cover. See “Open the Folder Cover” on page 22. Lift the clincher frame. See “Lift and Lower the Clincher Frame”...
  • Page 46 5 - Error Conditions, Problems and Solutions - Paper Jams Jam before the Trimmer Trimmer Infeed Conveyor FIGURE 19. Trimmer Infeed Conveyor viewed from above. Step Action Information Open the BLM500 main deck. Remove the trim bin. Remove the trimmer infeed con- The procedure can be seen from veyor.
  • Page 47 5 - Error Conditions, Problems and Solutions - Paper Jams Jam in the Trim Area Orange Plastic Hand Screw Locking Plate Trim Stop Guard FIGURE 20. Trim Stop Assembly Step Action Information Remove the trim bin. Loosen the 2 orange plastic hand The locking plates can rotate to screws to release the locking release the trim stop guard.

  • Page 48: Stitch Head Problems

    5 - Error Conditions, Problems and Solutions - Stitch Head Problems Stitch Head Problems Problem Cause Solution The stitch head does function is Make sure is set to STITCH STITCH not operate not selected. or more. See “STITCHES” on page 15. The stitch-wire is fin- Load a new spool of stitch- ished.

  • Page 49: Clear A Stitch-Wire Jam

    5 - Error Conditions, Problems and Solutions - Clear a Stitch-wire Jam Clear a Stitch-wire Jam Before You Begin Step Action Information Turn off the BLM500 Use the mains ON/OFF switch. Disconnect the BLM500 from the mains power supply. Lift the BLM500 main deck See “Lift the BLM500 Main Deck”...

  • Page 50: Calibrate The Touch Screen

    5 - Error Conditions, Problems and Solutions - Calibrate the Touch Screen Clear the Jammed Wire Step Action Information Cut the stitch-wire at position ‘A’, approximately 50mm (2-inches) from where the stitch-wire leaves the stitch-wire guide. ‘A’. Cut stitch-wire here. Cut the stitch-wire at position ‘B’, between the feed gears and the middle wire tube.

  • Page 51: Change The Fuses

    5 - Error Conditions, Problems and Solutions - Change the Fuses CAUTION Use a pencil, the blunt end of a pen or a palm top wand for this procedure. Do not use a sharp object. Sharp objects damage the screen. Procedure 1.
  • Page 52 5 - Error Conditions, Problems and Solutions - Manually park the Shuttle Illustrations FIGURE 22. Shuttle Assembly Position - CORRECT " " FIGURE 23. Shuttle Assembly Position - NOT CORRECT Pick-up fingers FIGURE 24. Pick-up fingers Océ BLM500 Operator Manual...
  • Page 53 5 - Error Conditions, Problems and Solutions - Manually park the Shuttle Procedure Step Action Information Open the folder cover. See “Open the Folder Cover” on page 22. Push the shuttle-assembly to the Figure 22 on page 48 shows the right.
  • Page 54 5 - Error Conditions, Problems and Solutions - Manually park the Shuttle Océ BLM500 Operator Manual...

  • Page 55: Maintenance

    Maintenance CHAPTER 6 Service Interval • The BLM500 needs service every four months. • After every one-million stitches, the stitch head needs service. This interval is every 3rd spool of stitch-wire. Only a service engineer can service the BLM500. Contact your supplier for fur- ther information.

  • Page 56: Clean The Blm500

    6 - Maintenance - Clean the BLM500 Operator Maintenance Plan Interval Task Reference • Every week Clean the machine. See page 52 Clean the static elimination See page 52 bars. • Every month, or Lubricate the stitch head. See page 56 •...
  • Page 57 6 - Maintenance - Clean the Static Elimination Bars Illustration Static Elimination Bar FIGURE 25. The Static Elimination Bar in the Connecting Bridge Static Elimination Bars FIGURE 26. The Static Elimination Bars in the Gathering Area Note On the bottom of the static elimination bar there is a row of sharp pins. The pins are not dangerous, but if you touch the pins accidentally, this action can alarm you.

  • Page 58: Clean The Former Roller

    6 - Maintenance - Clean the Former Roller Procedure Step Action Information Turn off the BLM500. Use the mains power ON/OFF switch. See Figure 3 on page 4. Disconnect the BLM500 from the mains power supply. Clean the static elimination bar in •...

  • Page 59: Clean The The Polyurethane Strips In The Form Clamp

    6 - Maintenance - Clean the the Polyurethane Strips in the Form Clamp Procedure Step Action Information Enter the correct settings on the • Set the touch screen to the cor- touch screen. rect PAPER SIZE. • Set the SET THICKNESS •...

  • Page 60: Lubricate The Stitch Head

    6 - Maintenance - Lubricate the Stitch Head Illustration Polyurethane Strip FIGURE 27. Polyurethane strips Procedure Step Action Information Open the folder cover Use an alcohol wipe, or apply a small amount of alcohol to a lint free cloth. Reach into the form clamp and There is a polyurethane strip on clean each of the polyurethane the face of each side of the clamp.
  • Page 61 6 - Maintenance - Lubricate the Stitch Head Illustrations Stitch Head Wire Holder Wire Holder Retaining Spring FIGURE 28. Stitch Head Wire Holder Driver Bar FIGURE 29. Driver Bar Océ BLM500 User Manual...

  • Page 62: Install New Stitch-Wire

    6 - Maintenance - Install New Stitch-wire Apply the Grease to the Driver Bar Step Action Information Turn off the BLM500. Use the mains power ON/OFF switch. See Figure 3 on page 4. Disconnect the BLM500 from the mains power supply. Lift the BLM500 main deck.
  • Page 63 6 - Maintenance - Install New Stitch-wire Before You Begin Step Action Information Turn off the BLM500. Use the mains power ON/OFF switch. See Figure 3 on page 4. Disconnect the BLM500 from the mains power supply. Lift the BLM500 main deck. See “Lift the BLM500 Main Deck”...
  • Page 64 6 - Maintenance - Install New Stitch-wire Fit a New Stitch-wire Spool Step Action Information Open the stitch-wire cabinet. Remove the stitch-wire cap and finished stitch-wire spool. Fit a new stitch-wire spool. Fit the stitch-wire cap. Loosen the end of the stitch-wire from the edge of the stitch-wire spool.
  • Page 65 6 - Maintenance - Install New Stitch-wire Step Action Information Feed the end of the stitch-wire between the felt wire-cleaning pads. Felt Wire-Cleaning Pads Push the stitch-wire into the stitch- wire guide block. Push stitch-wire in direction of arrow Push the stitch-wire as far as pos- sible.
  • Page 66 6 - Maintenance - Install New Stitch-wire Close the BLM500 Step Action Information Close the stitch wire cabinet. Lower the BLM500 main deck. Lower the clincher frame. See “Lower the Clincher Frame” on page 24. Close the folder cover. Close the connecting bridge cover. Feed the Stitch-wire Step Action...

  • Page 67: Specifications

    BS EN 60950 : 2002 EMC: 89/336/EEC Council Directive 'on the approximation of laws of Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility'. EN55022:1998 Class A EN55024:1998 EN61000-3-2:2000 EN61000-3-3:1995 + A1:2001 M C Watkiss Technical Director, Watkiss Automation Ltd. 2nd January 2007 Océ BLM500 User Manual...
  • Page 68 8 - Declaration of Conformity - Océ BLM500 User Manual...
  • Page 69 Specifications CHAPTER 7 Operating 10-35°C at 35-85% relative humidity Conditions Production Cycle time: Printer dependent. Interset gap: 2 seconds Minimum set time: 6 seconds Stock Sizes Minimum input size: 203 x 203mm Maximum input size: 320 x 488mm Stitch & fold line 203 x 203mm indicates original lead edge 320 x 488mm...
  • Page 70 7 - Specifications - Stock Range 80 - 160gsm normal Océ paper types 70 - 250gsm dependant on paper type and quality Book Thickness Maximum finished book thickness: 10mm (approximately 200 pages 80gsm) Maximum set thickness: 5mm (approximately 50 sheets 80gsm) Stitching 1 - 6 stitches, evenly spaced on the spine of the book Stitches/spool: up to 291,500...
  • Page 72 Watkiss Automation Limited 1 Blaydon Road Middlefield Industrial Estate Sandy, Bedfordshire SG19 1RZ United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0)1767 685700 Fax: +44 (0)1767 689900 Email: info@watkiss.com...

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