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- Page 1 SPRINT 3000 BOOKLETMAKER OPERATION MANUAL...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Corner and edge stapling Counter. Replacing stapling heads. Aligning of stapling heads. Problem solving. Appendix A: Parts lists and drawings. MBM Corporation Michael Business Machines 3134 Industry Drive North Charleston South Carolina 29418 Customer Service - Tel: (800) 223 2508... -
Page 3: Introduction
INTRODUCTION • The Sprint 3000 Bookletmaker is a heavy duty machine for centre stapling and folding to make booklets between 4¼“ x 5½“ and 8½“ x 11” with up to 100 pages. On each cycle of the machine one set of sheets is stapled and the preceding set is folded and stacked on the conveyor belt. -
Page 4: Initial Setting Up
oper3500.doc Page 3 23/01/2004 Fuse: 10 amp 115v. INITIAL SETTING UP Remove the bolts holding the machine to the pallet. Castors are already fitted to the machine, lift from the pallet on to an even surface. Remove packing from stapling section and from under fold stop beneath the conveyor. Lower output conveyor, allowing the slotted ends on the support bars (part no. - Page 5 oper3500.doc Page 4 23/01/2004 Check that the power supply is of the correct voltage for the machine. Once connected, the machine is ready for use.
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Page 6: Operation
oper3500.doc Page 5 23/01/2004 OPERATION Figure 1 - Control layout (centre head removed for clarity) Fold stop lock thumbscrew Staple position fine adjustment screw Stapling head locking levers On / off button 10 Staple delay knob Side guide clamping thumbscrew 11 Staple/fold stop indicator Staple low indicator / reset 12 Fold stop tilt adjustment thumbscrew... - Page 7 23/01/2004 4.1 Loading Staples : Only those staples sold or recommended by your supplier should be used in the Sprint 3000 Bookletmaker. Use of non recommended staples may damage the stapling heads and they are not covered by any warranty.
- Page 8 oper3500.doc Page 7 23/01/2004 When the staple out system is in use, the staple count reset button should be pressed each time the stapling heads are reloaded. 4.2 Staple Out System (option): Each staple cassette should be charged with a complete stick of staples, approximately 210. If not, ensure that a similar number of staples is placed in each head.
- Page 9 oper3500.doc Page 8 23/01/2004 4.4 Paper Width Settings: 1. Both side guides should be adjusted for a given size of paper. Loosen the thumbscrews and move the side guides until their outside edges are level with the marking on the scale corresponding to the width of the paper, and then re-tighten the thumbscrews so that the guides are held in place.
- Page 10 oper3500.doc Page 9 23/01/2004 4.5 Stapling / Folding Positions : The Stapling and the Folding positions are adjusted as one. Loosen fold stop lock thumbscrew, figure 5. Turn the fold stop adjustment wheel until the staple stop aligns with the appropriate calibration on the scale, for the size of paper being used.
- Page 11 oper3500.doc Page 10 23/01/2004 If fold line is not perpendicular to booklet edges, this can be corrected by adjusting the fold stop tilt thumbscrew, figure 6, on the left-hand side of the fold stop adjusting shaft. Loosen the locking nut and turn the thumbscrew clockwise to raise the left-hand end of the fold stop, or anti- clockwise to lower.
- Page 12 oper3500.doc Page 11 23/01/2004 4.6 Changing stapling head positions. To move the stapling heads to the alternative positions, loosen the stapling head locking levers, figure 7, several turns and then slide the entire stapling unit to the new position. When moving the stapling head, hold the bracket and retaining plate end, as side pressure on the front end of the stapling head will cause misalignment between stapling head and anvil.
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Page 13: Booklet Making
oper3500.doc Page 12 23/01/2004 Four positions are provided for the various sized books between 4¼“ x 5½“ and 8½“ x 11”, with an additional fixed centre position. BOOKLET MAKING. The machine will not operate with the top safety cover in the raised position. After closing the top safety cover it is necessary to press the circuit reset button (if fitted), located in the left hand inside side wall. - Page 14 oper3500.doc Page 13 23/01/2004 When paper is placed in the machine it breaks the light beam between the photocell emitter (part no. 2.83) and the photocell receiver (part no. 2.71). On the interruption of the beam the time set by the timer expires and the machine will operate for one cycle. If the stapled set fails to drop into the folding position the guides may be set too closely and must be set slightly wider.
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Page 15: Corner And Edge Stapling
oper3500.doc Page 14 23/01/2004 CORNER AND EDGE STAPLING The two paper stops are to aid edge stapling along the long side of 8½“ x 11 paper. Refer to figure 10. Open the top perspex cover. Move the paper width guides to the position where they will side jog the set of paper without impeding its path through the machine. -
Page 16: Counter
oper3500.doc Page 15 23/01/2004 COUNTER The counter can be reset to '0000' by pressing the rectangular black button below the number window. REPLACING STAPLING HEADS Should it become necessary to replace either or both of the stapling heads release the heads from the stapling head retaining plate (part no. -
Page 17: Problem Solving
oper3500.doc Page 16 23/01/2004 PROBLEM SOLVING. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES REMEDY Motor will not start Blown Fuse Switch off and unplug machine. Check replace fuses necessary Machine will not start Powerful light source from Shield safety cover from light or when paper is inserted above move machine Machine will not cycle...
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