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  • Page 1 Duplo DF-920 Automatic Tabletop Paper Folder Instruction Manual Provided By http://www.MyBinding.com http://www.MyBindingBlog.com...
  • Page 2 PAPER FOLDER DF-920 INSTRUCTION MANUAL [120 V]...
  • Page 3 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
  • Page 4 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this Duplo equipment. To ensure correct usage, please read this instruction manual thoroughly, especially the section Safety Precautions. The aim of this instruction manual is safe and proper use. For this reason, users of this equipment for purposes or by methods other than those described in this manual and users who remodel this equipment for their own reasons are asked to ensure safety in use at their own responsibility.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Applied Use 1. Safety Precautions ..........3 11. Standard Folding of Non-standard Paper ..32 Caution Label Location ........5 11-1. Paper Size Restrictions ......32 11-2. Operation Procedure ......... 32 2. Installation Precautions ........5 2-1.

  • Page 6: Safety Precautions

    1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Always observe the cautions and warnings given below to prevent personal injury or property damage. The degree of danger and damage that could occur is indicated on two levels by the following marks. WARNING : Ignoring this mark could result in the possibility of serious injury or even death.
  • Page 7 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (continued) Make sure that the combined power consumption of the appliances to be connected does not exceed the capacity rating of the power outlets or plug receptacles. Exceeding the capacity rating could cause the power outlets, plug receptacles, or power extension cords to overheat and catch a fire.

  • Page 8: Caution Label Location

    Caution Label Location The caution label is pasted on the unit to ensure the safety of users. Do not remove nor change it. Note Note If the label becomes dirty, damaged, or lost, be sure to contact your nearest dealer for a new one. 2.

  • Page 9: Usage Precautions

    3. USAGE PRECAUTIONS 3-1. Power Supply This equipment shall be installed near the socket-outlet where the plug on the power supply cord is easily accessible. Make sure the power supply used is always within the following range. 100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz When you power other appliances from the same AC outlet, make sure that the combined power consumption does not exceed the power supply capacity.

  • Page 10: Installation

    4. INSTALLATION 4-1. Standard Accessories Confirm that the following parts are provided. PAPER FOLDER DF-920 INSTRUCTION MANUAL [120 V] Name Qty. Remarks Folding plate 1 Folding plate 2 Cross folding guide Auxiliary part for cross folding Power cord Instruction manual This manual...

  • Page 11: Installation Procedure

    4. INSTALLATION 4-2. Installation Procedure Extend the paper receiving stopper. Adjust the stopper according to the paper size and folded shape. Open the auxiliary paper feed tray. Auxiliary paper Paper receiving stopper feed tray Attach folding plate 1. Open the top cover, and place the q Push the lock lever on folding plate 1 towards cross folding guide as shown in the “UNLOCK”.
  • Page 12 4. INSTALLATION r Open the top cover, rotate the jam correction w Push the lock lever on folding plate 2 towards knob to check that folding plate 1 is properly “UNLOCK”. secured. If the knob rotates smoothly, it means that folding plate 1 is secured. UNLOCK Top cover LOCK...
  • Page 13 4. INSTALLATION t Push the lock lever towards “LOCK”, and secure folding plate 2. y Move folding plate 2 up and down with the handle to check that it is secured. u Open the top cover, rotate the jam correction knob to check that folding plate 2 is properly secured again.

  • Page 14: Names And Operation Of Parts

    5. NAMES AND OPERATION OF PARTS 5-1. External Parts <Paper feed side> <Paper ejection side> Operation Name Folding plate 1 Guide plate for deciding the paper folding position Top cover Safety cover to prevent the user from touching the moving parts Control panel For operating the unit Paper feed pressure...

  • Page 15: Internal Parts

    5. NAMES AND OPERATION OF PARTS 5-2. Internal Parts <Inside side cover> <Inside paper ejection section cover> Name Operation Folding plate 2 Guide plate for deciding the paper folding position Folding plate 2 handle For attaching/removing folding plate 2 Folding plate 2 lock For securing folding plate 2 lever Control cord 2...
  • Page 16 5. NAMES AND OPERATION OF PARTS <Inside top cover> Operation Name Jam correction knob For rotating the folding rollers when paper has jammed inside the unit or when cleaning the unit Cross folding guide For holding down the folded paper when cross folding Set knob Screw for securing the auxiliary paper feed ring (movable) Folding roller...

  • Page 17: Control Panel

    6. CONTROL PANEL 6-1. Names and Operation of Control Panel Name Operation Start key Press to start paper folding. Stop key Press to stop paper folding. Test key Press to test fold two sheets of paper. No. of sheets/Paper Press to switch between the mode for entering the number of sheets to be length key processed and that for entering the paper length.
  • Page 18 6. CONTROL PANEL Name Operation Adjustment registration If the position of the folding stopper has been finely adjusted in standard folding operations, the adjustment value can be registered with this key. A total of 30 different adjustment values can be registered (6 standard folding modes ×...

  • Page 19: Description Of Lcd

    6. CONTROL PANEL 6-2. Description of LCD (1) Example of LCD message in standard paper/standard folding The “LTR” displayed at the top left of the screen indicates the paper size. +.O3O/-.O4O “+.030” indicates that the folding stopper of folding plate 1 is set 0.03" from the STAND BY automatically set position in direction A shown in the figure on the previous page.

  • Page 20: Energy Saving Mode Function

    6. CONTROL PANEL 6-3. Energy Saving Mode Function This unit has the following two functions for saving energy. (1) Backlight automatic OFF function of LCD The backlight of the LCD will go off automatically if the unit is not used for a certain period of time. At shipment, the backlight is set to go off in 30 seconds.

  • Page 21: Precautions Prior To Use

    7. PRECAUTIONS PRIOR TO USE The following explains precautions to be understood prior to using this unit. 7-1. Paper Used If using folded or curled paper, flatten first prior to use. Note Note Always pile up paper when storing. Also do not store paper in humid places. Make sure that the printing ink on the paper has dried completely prior to use.

  • Page 22: Precautions On Stacking Paper

    7. PRECAUTIONS PRIOR TO USE 7-2. Precautions on Stacking Paper Do not stack paper on the paper feed tray <Paper unaligned on <Paper unaligned at the left and right sides> the lead and trail edges> with the left and right sides of the paper unaligned or some sheets protruding out.

  • Page 23: Automatic Rise/Descent Of The Paper Feed Tray

    7. PRECAUTIONS PRIOR TO USE 7-4. Automatic Rise/Descent of the Paper Feed Tray When paper is stacked on the paper feed tray, the paper feed guides are set, and the start or test key is pressed, the paper feed tray rises automatically. When using large or heavy paper, the paper feed tray may not be able to rise due to the weight of the paper.

  • Page 24: Using The "Quick Start

    7. PRECAUTIONS PRIOR TO USE 7-6. Using the “QUICK START” The QUICK START at the end of this manual outlines the most common paper folding procedure standard folding of standard paper to facilitate use of this unit, after having read this instruction manual once.

  • Page 25: Standard Folding Of Standard Paper

    9. STANDARD FOLDING OF STANDARD PAPER Standard folding of standard paper is the basic operation of this unit. 9-1. Standard Paper The standard paper designated by this unit L × W Paper size consists of the following five types: LGR, LGL, 17"...
  • Page 26 9. STANDARD FOLDING OF STANDARD PAPER Move the paper feed guides to the corresponding paper size on the paper Example of Fixing screw LTR paper feed tray scale. Tighten the fixing Paper feed screws to secure. guides The left and right paper feed guides move together. Be sure to tighten the fixing screws of the left and right paper feed guides.
  • Page 27 9. STANDARD FOLDING OF STANDARD PAPER Set the paper feed pressure adjusting Paper feed pressure adjusting lever lever to “0”. Move the adjusting lever to the left and right while pulling upwards. Top cover If paper slips and mis-feed occurs, increase the paper feed pressure by one from “0”...
  • Page 28 9. STANDARD FOLDING OF STANDARD PAPER Check the finish of test folding. <Normal folding> Check for folding misalignment using the second test folded sample. If folding problems occur, refer to the following pages according to the folded state. Folding misalignment along the vertical <Folding misalignment along <Folding misalignment length of the paper ........

  • Page 29: Correcting Folding Misalignment Along Sides Of Paper

    10. FOLDING MISALIGNMENT Depending on the paper type, thickness, printing state, processing speed, etc., paper of the same size may be folded differently and folding misalignment may occur. Folding misalignment consists of two types; “folding misalignment along the sides of the paper” and “folding misalignment along the vertical length of the paper”.

  • Page 30: Correcting Folding Misalignment Along Vertical Length Of Paper

    10. FOLDING MISALIGNMENT 10-2. Correcting Folding Misalignment Along Vertical Length of Paper When the folded paper is misaligned along <Example of folding misalignment along vertical length of paper> the vertical length as shown in the figure due Folding misalignment to the paper thickness, type, printing state, at this part etc., adjust the positions of the folding stoppers of folding plates 1 and 2 to correct...
  • Page 31 10. FOLDING MISALIGNMENT Correction restrictions The positions of the folding stoppers of folding plates 1 and 2 may not be adjustable to ±0.2" according to the length of the paper used. This restriction is due to the length of the paper and length of folding plates 1 and 2.
  • Page 32 10. FOLDING MISALIGNMENT Example of correcting folding misalignment along vertical length of paper by folding mode Correct folding misalignment along the vertical length of the paper in standard folding using Folding plate 1 the folding stopper adjusting keys of folding folding stopper adjusting key plates 1 and 2, referring to the following Folding plate 2...
  • Page 33 10. FOLDING MISALIGNMENT Adjustment registration procedure The adjustment value of folding misalignment along the vertical length of the paper can be registered using the adjustment registration key. A total of 30 different adjustment values can be registered (6 standard folding modes × 5 standard paper sizes (LGR, LGL, LTR, STMT, and INV)).

  • Page 34: Correcting Deformed Folding

    10. FOLDING MISALIGNMENT (1) I s a p p r o p r i a t e p a p e r w i t h i n t h e Correcting adjustment registration data specifications used? When the registration data of the paper size and folding mode Do not use paper outside the specifications.

  • Page 35: Standard Folding Of Non-Standard Paper

    11. STANDARD FOLDING OF NON-STANDARD PAPER Standard folding of non-standard paper is the process of registering the length of non-standard paper, setting the paper to a standard folding mode (six types) displayed on the control panel. Non-standard paper Paper other than the five standard paper specified by this unit LGR, LGL, LTR, STMT, and INV are called non-standard paper. Standard paper size is the size of the paper stacked on the paper feed tray in the short edge feeding direction.
  • Page 36 11. STANDARD FOLDING OF NON-STANDARD PAPER Press the No. of sheets/Paper length key to switch from the mode for .OOO/ .OOO entering the number of sheets to be REGISTER LENGTH processed to the mode for entering the paper length. When switched to the mode for entering the paper length, the LCD shows “REGISTER LENGTH”...
  • Page 37 11. STANDARD FOLDING OF NON-STANDARD PAPER Press the folding mode key to select the folding mode. The registered paper length is calculated to match the selected standard folding mode, and the positions (folding positions) of the folding stoppers of folding plates 1 and 2 are calculated.

  • Page 38: Custom Folding

    12. CUSTOM FOLDING Custom folding is the method of folding paper 12-2. Operation Procedure by setting the positions (folding positions) of The following describes the custom folding the folding stoppers of folding plates 1 and 2 procedure taking accordion fold as an manually.
  • Page 39 12. CUSTOM FOLDING Set the folding stopper positions of CF-1 3.35/3.74 folding plates 1 and 2. STAND BY Press the “+” key of the folding plate 1 folding stopper adjusting key and move the folding stopper to the measured dimensions A (3.35") of the sample. Press the “+”...
  • Page 40 12. CUSTOM FOLDING Press the test key to perform test folding. Test folded paper are not counted in the number of sheets processed. Check the finish of test folding. Check the finish using the second test folded sample. If the folding position needs to be adjusted, set the position of the folding stopper again using the folding Folded paper stopper adjusting keys of folding plates 1 and 2.

  • Page 41: Cross Folding

    13. CROSS FOLDING Cross folding is folding single-folded paper 13-2. Precautions on Cross another time as shown in the figure. Many Folding cross folding styles are available according to settings. Pay attention to the following in cross folding. <Cross single folding> The maximum thickness of paper used is 28 lb.

  • Page 42: Cross Folding Of Standard Paper

    13. CROSS FOLDING 13-3. Cross Folding of Open the top cover, move the auxiliary paper feed ring (movable) to the folded Standard Paper line of the paper, and secure it. Move the auxiliary paper feed ring by loosening the set The following describes the cross folding of knob.

  • Page 43: Cross Folding Of Non-Standard Paper

    13. CROSS FOLDING Close the top cover. Press the No. of sheets/Paper length key until the buzzer sounds “pi.pi...” (about two seconds), to register the Place the weight roller of the cross paper length. folding guide on the folded line. To replenish paper, lift the cross folding Note Note...

  • Page 44: Using Art Paper And Coated Paper

    14. USING ART PAPER AND COATED PAPER 14-1. Characteristics of Art Paper and Coated Paper Art paper and coated paper often stick to each other due to the printing ink and become difficult to separate, resulting in double-feed. When using these types of paper, follow the procedure below. Note Note Some recycled art paper and coated paper may be flimsy and inappropriate for folding.

  • Page 45: Using Special Paper

    15. USING SPECIAL PAPER 15-1. Double Folding Thick Paper When double folding fine quality paper larger than 10" in width and thicker than 28 lb, the stiffness of the paper makes it difficult for it to enter between the two folding rollers. For such paper, set the thick paper mode.

  • Page 46: Folding Small Size Paper

    15. USING SPECIAL PAPER 15-3. Folding Small Size Paper Paper size ranges within 5.1" to 7.1" in length and 3.0" to 5.0" in width (fed by short edge feeding) can be folded in the following conditions. Paper size ranges within 5.1" to 5.5" in length and 3.0" to 4.2" in width can only be single folded or brochure folded.

  • Page 47: Stacker Roller

    16. STACKER ROLLER 16-1. Changing the Stacker Roller Position If paper ejection conditions are poor, there is Stacker roller a need to change the position of the stacker roller. Pressing a numerical key between 1 and 6 while pressing the stop key moves the stacker roller.

  • Page 48: Additional Functions

    17. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS 17-1. Interval Function Enter the number of sheets to sort (bind) using the numerical keys. The interval function suspends paper folding The number of sheets can be entered within the range operations for a certain period of time after of 1 to 999.

  • Page 49: Folding Stopper Operation Mode Setting Function

    17. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS 17-2. Folding Stopper Operation Mode Setting Function This function is used for setting the movements of the folding stoppers of folding plates 1 and 2 when the power is turned on. There are two modes; “Refold mode” and “Folding stopper fixed mode”.
  • Page 50 17. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS Register the mode selected. Setting the refold mode/folding stopper fixed mode While pressing the stop key, press the custom folding registration key 1. The refold mode and folding stopper fixed When the refold mode is registered, the bottom right of the LCD shows “REF”.

  • Page 51: When Paper Jamming Occurs

    18. WHEN PAPER JAMMING OCCURS If the top cover, side cover, or paper ejection section cover has been opened to remove jammed paper as Note Note described below, be sure to close it after removing. This unit will not operate if covers are open and the LCD will show an error message such as “TOP COVER OPEN”.

  • Page 52: When Paper Jams Inside Folding Plate

    18. WHEN PAPER JAMMING OCCURS 18-3. When Paper Jams Release the lock lever, and remove folding plate 1. Inside Folding Plate Be sure to hold folding plate 1 with both Note Note hands. The LCD shows “JAM INSIDE”. Do not subject folding plate 1 to shock, otherwise it may damage, folding accuracy will drop.

  • Page 53: When Paper Jams Near Folding Plate 1

    18. WHEN PAPER JAMMING OCCURS After completing the above, set folding Release the lock lever, and remove plate 1 back to the original position. folding plate 1. Be sure to hold folding plate 1 with both Note Note hands. Push the lock lever towards “LOCK”, Do not subject folding plate 1 to shock, and insert control cord 1 into the No.1 otherwise it may damage, folding...

  • Page 54: When Paper Jams Near Folding Plate 2

    18. WHEN PAPER JAMMING OCCURS 18-6. When Paper Jams Remove folding plate 2. q While slightly lifting the handle, slide folding Near Folding Plate 2 plate 2 downwards to the “2 ( )” mark. w While slightly lifting the handle, further slide The LCD shows “JAM INSIDE”.

  • Page 55: When Paper Jams At Paper Ejection Section

    18. WHEN PAPER JAMMING OCCURS After completing the above, set folding If the paper has come to the front of the plate 2 back to the original position. stacker roller, pull out the paper. Set folding plate 2 in the reverse order of step 4. Paper ejection section cover Stacker roller Secure at the “1 ( )”...

  • Page 56: Error Messages

    19. ERROR MESSAGES When paper jamming, errors, malfunctions occur, details are displayed on the second line of the LCD. The following describes the error messages and solutions. If the unit still does not operate normally even after implementing the following solutions, contact your nearest dealer.

  • Page 57: Troubleshooting

    20. TROUBLESHOOTING Before calling your dealer, check the following. Problem Check Correct The unit does not start Is there paper stacked on the paper Stack paper. even when the start key is feed tray? pressed. Is paper placed properly over the paper Place paper over the paper switch so switch of the paper feed tray? that it is properly pressed.
  • Page 58 20. TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Check Correct Paper slips at the paper Is the paper feed pressure value set too Increase the paper feed pressure. feed section. low? Is the paper separating pressure value D e c r e a s e t h e p a p e r s e p a r a t i n g set too high? pressure.

  • Page 59: Cleaning The Unit

    21. CLEANING THE UNIT The adherence of paper dust, printing ink, etc. on the folding rollers, paper feed rings causes problems such as paper feed errors, folding misalignment, etc. Clean as follows. Prior to cleaning, be sure to disconnect the power cord from the outlet. Note Note After cleaning, make sure that the areas that were cleaned are completely dry before resuming paper folding...

  • Page 60: Cleaning The Paper Feed Rings

    21. CLEANING THE UNIT 21-2. Cleaning 21-4. Cleaning the Paper the Paper Feed Rings Feed Inlet Sensor The paper feed inlet of this unit has a sensor Open the top cover. for checking the paper feed state. This sensor may fail with the error message “JAM FEED While rotating the paper feed rings by SECT”...

  • Page 61: Cleaning The Paper Ejection Outlet Sensor

    21. CLEANING THE UNIT 21-5. Cleaning the Paper Cleaning the lower sensor Ejection Outlet Sensor Open the side cover. The paper ejection outlet of this unit has a Disconnect control cord 2 of folding sensor for checking the paper ejection state. plate 2 from the No.2 connector, This sensor may fail with the error message release the lock lever, and then remove...

  • Page 62: Specifications

    22. SPECIFICATIONS Model DF-920 11.7" (W) × 17.0" (L) (Along paper feed direction) Max. 5.1" (W) × 7.2" (L) (Along paper feed direction) Paper size Min. However paper size ranges within 5.1" to 7.1" in length and 3.0" to 5.0" in width can be folded under certain conditions.
  • Page 63 QUICK START Operation Procedure Prepare the unit. q Open the auxiliary paper feed tray. Auxiliary paper feed tray w Open the paper receiving tray. e Extend the paper receiving stopper. Turn on the power switch. Insert the plug of the power cord into the outlet, and Power cord turn on the power switch.

  • Page 64: Front/Back/Top/End Of Paper In Stacking/Ejection

    Duplo Paper Folder DF-920 Control Panel Standard folding lamp Folding mode key Liquid crystal display (LCD) Numerical display (Counter) The lamp of the selected Key for selecting the Displays the size of the stacked Displays the number of folding mode lights up. standard folding mode paper and error messages.
  • Page 65 DUPLO CORPORATION Duplo building, 1-6, Oyama 4 chome, Sagamihara, Kanagawa 229-1180, Japan TEL : +81-42-775-3602 FAX : +81-42-775-3606 E-mail : info@duplo.com 12H-90262-04050000M-0 This manual is printed on recycled paper to help protect the environment.

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