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OPERATION MANUAL Paper Folders MBM 306A & F-45N A PRODUCT OF CORPORATION The Leader in Paper Handling Equipment 1-800-223-2508 www.mbmcorp.com...
Safety Instructions Definition of Symbols and Notes In this manual following names and signs stand for possible dangers. Danger This Symbol stands for immediate danger threatening the life and health of persons. Disregarding these instructions may cause severe damage to health and even serious injuries.
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Caution Do not let hairs, a necktie, or necklace hang above the drive of the machine. Doing so may cause an injury. Do not put the machine on an unstable place such as a shaky stand and a slant floor. Doing so may cause the machine to drop or fall down, causing an injury.
Introduction Thank you very much for purchasing the Paper Folder 306A/F-45N. This machine enables users to achieve greater efficiency in clerical work by releasing them from paper-folding work that has manually been performed in the past. Please read this Operation Manual carefully before using this machine.
(1) Specifications Model: 306A/F-45N Paper sizes: 3.5 ” x 5.0” to 11 ” x 17” 3.5 ” X 5.0” size is for SINGLE fold only. 5” x 7.2” size cannot be folded into GATE. Paper weight: 45 to 105g/m (up to 152g/m...
(2) Accessories Make sure that the following accessories are included in the package after opening it. Contact your dealer immediately if there are missing accessor ies. Accessories Number Figure Table 1 Table 2 Power cord Right 1 Paper support feed guide Left 1 (right and left) Machine cover...
Roller cover Paper feed table Left side cover Table 2 Paper feed roller Right side cover Paper guide Paper feed table lever (306A only) Auxiliary feed table Table 1 socket Paper eject roller Table 2 socket Paper ejection table Power switch...
(4) Operation Panel And Functions F - 4 5 N 306A Designation/Indication Function Fold type key Six folding types can be input and stored. Test key Test folds two sheets without counting. Start/Stop key Operation, if pushed again the machine stops.
(5) Indication of the Counter (A) Addition Counter The number indicated on the counter increases by one each time a sheet of paper is folded. Press the Select key and select the Counter Input Mode Lamp 123. Press the Clear/Reset key and reset the number to zero (0).
(6) Set-Up Install Table 1 and 2 at the machine . Insert the front notched part of Table 1 into the stud 1 of the machine and drop its rear notched part on the stud 2. Insert the plug into the connector 3 . Caution: The connector has its direction.
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Insert the power cord into the outlet. Caution: Do not use any power cord other than provided as an accessory. The shape of outlet differs according to the country. Insert the power cord into the inlet. When the power switch is on, the stoppers of Table 1 and 2 move to the origin .
Make sure the paper guide closely contact the paper, and tighten the setscrew. Lower the paper feed table lever. < to next page> Setting the paper ejection roller (306A only): Move the paper ejection roller to the position that fits the size of paper being used. -11-...
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Selecting a folding type: One of the six folding types (Single, Gate, Letter, Zigzag, Double Parallel, and Fold-out) can be selected. Press the desired fold type key. Example: Single folding using letter size paper. Letter size (11” length) – C1 Legal size (14”...
Standard Folding of Non-standard -size Paper Determine the Paper Length Measure the paper length. The arrow indicates the direction of paper feeding. Press the Select key and select the Paper Length Input Mode.ÑÒ (F-45N) Input the paper length using the Numerical keys. (F-45N) Setting the paper eject roller.
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Non-standard- size Setting the designated position paper Setting the paper ejection roller: • 306A It moves to the position to fit the paper size. Advice: Concerning positioning of the paper size and the paper ejection roller, refer to “Roller position indication”...
(C) Cross Folding Cross folding refers to performing the double parallel, letter, or other types of folds for the sheets of paper already folded in the single fold. Cross fold ing can be used if, for example, a sheet of ledger size paper folded using the double parallel folding method is still too large to be enclosed in envelope.
(8) Adjustment (A) Skew Adjustment If the folding position is slanted because the edges of the paper are slanted or for other reasons, it can be adjusted using the skew adjustment knob. (B) Fine Adjustment Move the stopper using the stopper fine adjustment knob.
Fine Adjustment for Table 1 Direction to turn the Table 1 Fold type Folded (A) fine adjustment knob Single Table 1 is not used fold Long Gate fold Short Long Letter fold Short Long Zigzag fold Short Long Double parallel fold Short Long...
Fine Adjustment for Table 2 Direction to turn the Table 2 Fold type Folded (B) fine adjustment knob Long Single fold Short Long Gate fold Short Long Letter fold Short Long Zigzag fold Short Long Double parallel fold Short Long Fold-out fold Short...
What is stored is the positions of the Table 1 and 2 stoppers, the position of the ejection roller and folding speed. • 306A Storage of Non -standard folds can be input in the Fold type keys. What can be stored is the position of the Table 1 and 2 stoppers and folding speed.
(B) Cancellation of Memory Cancel the storage input in the memory 1/2/3 keys and the fold type keys Important: The machine will be enabled to perform standard folding set by the manufacturer. Select the key in which the memory is to be cancelled. Important: The lamp of the key in which the storage is input flashes.
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