DESCRIPTION FUNCTION With the Formax FD 2052IL AutoSeal System operators can print, fold and seal all in one streamlined process. One-piece pressure sensitive forms are loaded into an existing laser printer where they’re printed and fed directly into the IL Pressure Sealer where they’re folded, sealed and output as a mail-ready piece.
SETUP Alignment Base, Pressure Sealer Section Alignment Base Setup Connecting slider 1. Place two parts of alignment base face up. (Fig. 1). Fig. 1 Alignment Base, Printer Section 2. Extend connecting slider and slide into slot on sealer section of base, lining up the screw holes wih the holes in the top of the base (Fig.
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2. Install lower fold plate into pressure sealer. Match up alignment pins (Fig. 4a) on the pressure sealer with grooves on the underside of the fold plate. 3. Plug the cord into the fold plate receptacle (Fig. 4b). Fig. 4b...
Printer Setup 1. Remove back door from the printer. Lower door, depress the side tabs to release and pull the door out (Fig. 6). Fig. 6 Side tabs 2. Place printer on alignment base. First align bottom feed tray with the pins on the printer alignment base and lower into position.
Alignment Stoppers The alignment base stoppers are used to keep the printer from making contact with the sealer infeed. The exit rollers of the printer and the sealer infeed throat should not come into contact during operation. There should be a gap of approximately 1/8”...
CONTROL PANEL Standard Fold Menu Press to select standard fold type Fold LED’s Indicates fold type selected Display Screen Displays all current functions Fold Setup Press to automatically set the fold plates Counter Reset Resets counter and resets faults Service Mode Used to perform service diagnostics Custom Fold Selection Push to select custom folds...
OPERATION 1. Plug in cord and turn power on for both the pressure sealer and the laser printer. 2. Set the form length by flipping the 11”/14” toggle switch located below the feed deck on the operator side (Fig. 12) Fig.
OffLine Print Test In order to test the system offline follow the directions below to ensure proper alignment and fold setup. For further printer test mode operation information or if the printer being used is not listed below refer to the printer operator guide.
SETTING CUSTOM FOLDS The Custom Folds Menu allows you to program custom folds into memory. The 2052IL can store up to nine custom folds. To store a custom fold into memory, follow these steps: 1. Measuring Fold Lengths Panel A Example 1: Uneven “Z”...
TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Control panel lights are No power at the wall outlet. Check wall outlet. not illuminated. No power to the machine inlet. Check power cord for frayed/broken wires. No power to the control panel. Press the black breaker reset button located on the backside of the sealer, see pg.
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Custom fold is misfolding Fold plate is not plugged in. Plug fold plate in. Wrong fold is selected Check to make sure the correct fold is selected from the “Custom fold menu” Fold plates are not inserted Remove and reinstall fold plates. Be correctly.
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A. Clearing paper jams from the steel pressure seal rollers: WARNING: Turn off machine and unplug cord from its receptacle. If a jam occurs in between the metal sealing rollers open the top cover and remove the upper fold table. Remove the jam-clearing tool (located under the top fold table), apply the tool to the upper metal roller (Fig.
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”...
OPTIONAL CONVEYOR INSTALLATION To install the 18” conveyor, follow these steps: 1. Unplug the pressure sealer from the wall outlet. 2. Remove the catch tray from machine. 3. Remove the upper fold table. 4. Plug the power cord into the underside of the conveyor. 5.
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