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- Page 1 Formax FD 38x & FD 382 Document Folder Instruction Manual Provided By http://www.MyBinding.com http://www.MyBindingBlog.com...
- Page 2 FD 38X / FD 382 Document Folder OPERATOR MANUAL FIRST EDITION 6/2010...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
FD 382 CUSTOM FOLD SETUP FD 38X CUSTOM FOLD SETUP OPERATOR SETTINGS 14 - 17 Language Standard Fold override Stacker Override ( FD 38X only ) Test Sheet Setting Default Settings MULTI-SHEET FEEDING CROSS FOLDING FD 382 STACKER WHEEL POSITIONING CHART... -
Page 6: Description
Lower Fold Table The FD 38X / FD 382 Folder is designed to perform a wide variety of folds using a variety of paper weights. The fold tables are automatically adjusted for standard folds and custom folds. Documents that are 8 ½” x 11”/14” and 11” x 17”... -
Page 7: Unpacking & Setup
Check package for shipping damage. If there is shipping damage, do not discard the box. Remove the machine and packed components from the box. The fold tables, telescoping stacker, Multi Sheet Feeder (standard feature FD 38X, option for FD 382), power cord and cross-fold guide are wrapped separately in the box. - Page 8 Upper Fold Table Receptacle Location 4. Plug the fold table cables in to the receptacles on the side frame (Fig. 3a & 3b). Fig. 3a Plug in Receptacle Lower Fold Table Receptacle Location Fig. 3b Plug in Receptacle 5. Insert the telescoping extension tray into the end of the outfeed conveyor (Fig.
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Page 9: Control Panel
CONTROL PANEL No. NAME FUNCTION Standard Fold Button Select the desired pre-programmed fold. LED Interface Displays current settings and used for setup and programming. Start Button Press to start the folder. Stop Button Press to stop the folder. Clear/Reset Button Clears operation and returns to main screen. -
Page 10: Operation
FD 382 ONLY: Move the stacker wheels to the proper position for the paper size (Fig. 6) (Refer to chart on page 8). Stacker wheels will automatically adjust on the FD 38X. Stacker Wheels Fig. 6 Set the self-centring paper side guides for the width of the paper and lock in position using thumbscrews. - Page 11 Select the type of fold desired by pressing the fold selection button (Fig 8). Fig. 8 Fold selection button 10. Press the “1x” button on the control panel to test and check the folds. (Fig 9). NOTE: When the “1x” or “ ”...
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Page 12: Interface Menu
Choose between “ManuBatch” or Set up to 35 custom folds on the “AutoBatch” - see pages 8 and 9 FD 38X or up to 25 custom folds on the FD 382 (page 10) Adjustable Operator Settings - see page 14... -
Page 13: Batch Counting
BATCH COUNTING Two options are available for batch counting: ManuBatch for standard batch counting, and AutoBatch for programmed batch counting. Select “BatchCounting” and press the “ ” button to enter batch counting modes. ManuBatch The “ManuBatch” or “manual batch” feature allows you to program the number of sheets you would like to process in a set. - Page 14 AutoBatch “AutoBatch” or “automatic batch” allows you to batch count with automated features. In the Autobatch mode you can program the number of sheets you would like to process in a set, the total number of sets and the delay between each set.
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Page 15: Fd 382 Custom Fold Setup
FD 382 CUSTOM FOLDS SETUP The FD 382 has 25 custom fold settings that can be stored into memory for recurring jobs with fold settings that vary from the standard fold settings. To create or edit custom folds select “Custom Folds Setup” from the Program Menu screen and press the “... -
Page 16: Fd 38X Custom Fold Setup
FD 38X CUSTOM FOLDS SETUP The FD 38X has 35 custom fold settings that can be stored into memory for recurring jobs with fold settings that vary from the standard fold settings. To create or edit custom folds se- lect “Custom Folds Setup” from the Program Menu screen and press the “... - Page 17 FD 38X CUSTOM FOLDS SETUP, cont. There are 10 stacker positions available. Select the one that best matches the size of the folded document. Press “ ” buttons to select the correct position # P0 - P9. Press the “...
- Page 18 Measuring Fold Lengths Use the examples below to help determine the fold lengths for custom fold settings. Example 1: “Z” Fold Measure the length of panel “A”, enter this number as the upper Panel A fold table measurement. Measure the length of panel “B”, enter this number as the lower fold table measurement.
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Page 19: Operator Settings
OPERATOR SETTINGS A number of operator settings can be adjusted to personal- ize the FD 382 / FD 38X. The settings include Language, Stacker Override, Standard Fold Override, and Test Sheet Setting. This section will review each setting and how to adjust them. -
Page 20: Standard Fold Override
Standard Fold Override It may be necessary to adjust the factory set standard fold settings for a particular fold type and paper size. This can be done in the Standard Fold Override Mode. From the Operator Settings menu select “Standard Fold Override”... -
Page 21: Stacker Override - Fd 38X Only
Stacker Override - FD 38X only The FD 38X automated stacker positions may need to be overridden to accommodate different types of paper in order to improve the outfeed stacking (see pg 19 for FD 382 manual stacker wheel adjustments). The positions are preset at the fac- tory and should only be changed if needed. -
Page 22: Test Sheet Setting
Test Sheet Setting The number of test sheets can be changed between 1, 2 or 3. From the Operator Settings Menu press the “ ” button to highlight Test Sheet Setting. Press the “ ” button to select. Press the “ ”... -
Page 23: Multi-Sheet Feeding
MULTI-SHEET FEEDING The multi-sheet feeder is designed to fold pre-collated stapled or unstapled sets of up to four 20 # (75gsm) sheets of paper. Adjust the side guides on the multi-sheet feeder for the proper paper size. Loosen the brass thumb screw, adjust the guides to fit the paper width and re-tighten the thumbscrew (Fig 11a). -
Page 24: Cross Folding
CROSS FOLDING Fold Crease Cross Fold Guide Cross folding refers to folding a document in one pass and then running it through the folder a second time to be folded again. Common Application: Folding a 11” x 17” document in half and then letter folding it to fit in a standard #10 envelope. -
Page 25: Thick Paper / High Speed Mode
THICK PAPER / HIGH SPEED MODE Thicker paper requires increased speed to fold. In order to fold thicker paper a “Thick Paper / High Speed Mode” can be accessed by pressing and holding the “+” symbol down for 5 seconds. This mode should only be used to fold heavier paper stock. -
Page 26: Operator Maintenance
2. Clean in-feed tires and fold rollers with Formax recommended roller cleaner & rejuvenator to remove paper dust and toner. A Formax Cleaner Kit is available from your dealer. A damp cloth with water is the best alternative. -
Page 27: Trouble Shooting
TROUBLE-SHOOTING TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Control panel lights are not No power at the wall outlet. Check wall outlet. illuminated. No power to the machine inlet. Check power cord for frayed/broken wires. Press the button on the circuit breaker. No power to the control panel. Call for service.