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Formax FD 1500 AutoSeal Operator's Manual

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FD 1500
AutoSeal
®
12/07
OPERATOR MANUAL
THIRD EDITION

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Summary of Contents for Formax FD 1500 AutoSeal

  • Page 1 FD 1500 AutoSeal ® OPERATOR MANUAL THIRD EDITION 12/07...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS FD 1500 shown with optional cabinet TOPIC PAGE DESCRIPTION, UNPACKING, SET-UP, CONTROLS OPERATION FOLD PLATE INSTALLATION, ADJUSTMENT SETTING CUSTOM FOLDS DAILY MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING TEST SHEET...

  • Page 5: Description, Unpacking, Set-Up, Controls

    SPECIFICATIONS Upper Fold Plate Top Cover Paper side guides In-feed table Control Panel with Counter Lower Fold Plate FUNCTION: The 1500 Folder/Sealer folds and seals many different configurations including C, V, Z and custom folds. It may also use several different sizes of forms. For configuration and/or paper sizes, see listing below.

  • Page 6: Operation

    OPERATION 1. Adjust fold plates to desired fold for length of paper (see fold plate adjustment on page 3). To do this, loosen the two thumbscrews (figure 3a & b) on each fold plate. Align center bar (figure 3a & b) so the marks on each side match up.

  • Page 7: Fold Plate Installation, Adjustment

    FOLD PLATE ADJUSTMENT Upper Fold Plate Lower Fold Plate Thumbscrews Figure 3a Figure 3b Throat Throat 1. To adjust the first fold remove the top cover. If the first fold is too long loosen the two thumbscrews on the upper fold plate and slide the bar down. If the fold is too short loosen the thumbscrews and slide the bar up.

  • Page 8: Setting Custom Folds

    5. To reinstall the lower fold plate, slide the plate (with the thumbscrews facing up and throat toward inside of machine, figure 5b) until it rests on the two silver bars (figure 5a) and locks into place (figure 5c). Bars Figure 5a Figure 5b Figure 5b...

  • Page 9: Daily Maintenance, Troubleshooting

    2. If toner builds up on the metal sealer rollers, clean the rollers with a lint-free cloth dampened spar- ingly with a mild household cleaner. 3. Clean in-feed wheels and fold rollers with Formax-recommended roller cleaner & rejuvenator to remove paper dust and toner. A damp cloth with water is the best alternative. CAUTION: Do not use any chemicals other than the roller cleaner &...

  • Page 10: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING B. Fold Quality Needs Improving: 1. Make sure paper is squared and installed correctly. Side guides should be evenly balanced and snug against the paper. 2. If folds are still incorrect adjust fold plates (see fold plate adjustment on page 3). C.

  • Page 11: Test Sheet

    Leading Edge  Make copies of this page on copy paper for fine tuning folds Instruction For Lining Up Folds 1. Place a stack of these sheets into the feeder and fold one (1) or two (2) sheets. Fold “A” Fold “B”...