Formax FD 332 Operator's Manual

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FD 332
Document Folder
FORMAX
Operator Manual
First Edition
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  • Page 1 FORMAX â FD 332 Document Folder Operator Manual First Edition...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Introduction Thank you very much for purchasing the FD 332 Document Folder. This machine enables users to achieve greater efficiency at work by releasing them from paper-folding that has manually been performed in the past. Please read the Operation Manual carefully before using this machine.
  • Page 4: Specifications

    (1) Specifications Model FD332 3.5” x 5.0” to 11” x 17” Paper size Smaller size is for single fold only. High-quality paper, high-quality paper for stencil printing, Paper quality medium-quality paper Single, Letter, Zigzag, Double, Parallel Fold-out Fold type Other special folding twice. Maximum Table 1: 13”...
  • Page 5: Accessories

    Skew adjustment memory, paper jam detector, four-digit counter with addition/subtraction modes, and automatic paper size detector Additional functions: Auxiliary paper guide for cross fold A perforator can be installed (optional) W 29 ½” x D 21 ½” x H 21” (during use) Dimensions W 22”...
  • Page 6: Description Of Parts

    (3) Description of Parts...
  • Page 7: Designation And Functions Of Operation Panel

    Number Name Number Name Roller cover Table 1 Left side cover Control panel Paper feed roller Paper feed table Paper guide Table 2 Auxiliary feed table Right side cover Paper eject roller Paper feed table lever Paper stacking table Power source switch Stopper plate Inlet Fold position adjustment knob...
  • Page 8 Designation/Indication Function Test key Test folding of two sheets is performed. Operation starts and if pushed again, Start/Stop key The machine stops. Clearing the indication of the counter Clear/Reset key / resetting an error. Numerical key Used for batch counting. Counter The number of sheets folded.
  • Page 9: Preparation

    (5)Preparation Install Table 1 and 2: Insert Table 1 on the studs indicated by (a) and (b) as shown in the picture to the right. Insert Table 2 on the studs indicated by (c) and (d) as shown in the picture to the right. Note: When setting Table 1, be sure to put its stopper plate at the center position.
  • Page 10: Operation Procedure

    Set the paper guide for the appropriate paper size. Neatly stack the paper on the feed table with its printed side facing up. (its printed side down in case of fold-out) Lower the paper feed table lever to set the paper. Note: If the paper does not come in contact with the paper feed roller, remove and reinsert.
  • Page 11: Switching The Power On

    Switching the Power on: Insert the power plug into the outlet. Set the POWER to ON position. Note: Remove the power plug from the outlet after use. Setting Fold Plate Table Position Half nut lever Pull the half-nut lever to move the stopper plate to the desired position on table 1 and 2.
  • Page 12: Fold Feed Angle/Skew Adjustment

    Fold Feed Angle/Skew Adjustment: Turn the feed angle adjustment knob to the right Feed angle adjustment knob if the lower side of the folded paper slants to the right. Turn the knob to the left of the lower side slants to the left.
  • Page 13: Clearing A Paper Jam

    Press the appropriate numerical key to select the number of forms to be folded. Example: press the number “10” key twice to select twenty. Numerical Key Note: The batch counting number is cancelled when the POWER is set to OFF. Under the following conditions the machine will automatically stop feeding: (Press the Clear/Reset key to reset after the error has been corrected) Conditions...
  • Page 14: Cross Folding

    Should a paper jam occur, set the POWER to the OFF position immediately and remove the jammed sheets. When the jammed paper is stuck around the fold roller or other parts, it can be easily removed by detaching the Table 1 and 2 from the unit. Note: When the roller cover is opened, the machine will stop operation instantly.
  • Page 15: Fine Adjustments For Table 1

    Note: The maximum weight of paper that can be used for cross folding is 28#. This requirement, however, varies according to the following conditions: Paper type; Paper size; Whether grains run lengthways or sideways; Temperature and relative humidity; Printing condition. The folding position may be displaced to a greater extent than when the paper is folded using a regular fold method, or a corner of the folded...
  • Page 16: Fine Adjustments For Table 2

    Long Letter fold Short Long Zigzag fold Short Long Double parallel fold Short Long Fold-ou Short Fine Adjustments for Table 2 Direction to turn the Table 2 fine Fold type Plane (B) adjustment knob Long Single fold Short Gate fold Long...
  • Page 17: Daily Maintenance

    Short Long Letter fold Short Long Zigzag fold Short Long Double parallel fold Short Long Fold-ou Short (4) Daily Maintenance Before cleaning the machine, be sure to set POWER is in the OFF position and pull the power plug from the outlet. When the unit is not in use, put its cover in place to prevent dust, paper chips, etc.
  • Page 18 If paper chips, ink, etc. are accumulated on the paper feed rubber roller and the paper separator, paper feed performance deteriorates and the machine becomes liable to paper jam or slip. Clean the rollers periodically to reduce down time. If black marks occur that correspond with the location of the paper-feed tires, the feed tires need to be cleaned.
  • Page 19: Trouble Shooting

    (5) Trouble Shooting Trouble Possible Cause Measures Paper sticks just after it is Jog the paper sufficiently or feed the paper printed after it is dry. Clean the paper feed separator using Stains on the paper separator approved cleaner. The paper does Stains on the paper feed rubber Clean the paper chips or ink on the paper not feed properly...
  • Page 20 The surface of four fold rollers Clean away the stain on four fold rollers are stained with paper chips or using the approved cleaner. ink (slippery situation) Drawing paper 13# or lighter cannot be folded. The paper gets stiff and hard to fold at the low room temperature in winter.

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