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Ricoh Plockmatic 350 Operator's Manual

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Plockmatic PBM 350/500
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  • Page 1 CIP Training Plockmatic 350/500 Production Booklet Maker Operators Guide Plockmatic PBM 350/500 for Ricoh...

  • Page 3: What You Can Do With This Machine

    (option) (option) Trim Module (option) The Plockmatic 500 or the Plockmatic 350 Production Booklet Maker System consists of: PBM Rotate Crease Trim Module 2.0 (optional), also referred to as the RCT Module, the RCT or the CT PBM500 or PBM350 Booklet Maker, also referred to as the PBM500/PBM350 or the Booklet...
  • Page 4 CIP Training Plockmatic 350/500 Production Booklet Maker What You Can Do With This Machine From the RCT, the printed sheets are transported into the PBM500 or PBM350 Production Booklet Maker where they are compiled in the stapler area. If a Plockmatic Cover Feeder is installed in the Booklet Maker, it can add any type of cover, in colour or black and white, to the printed set.

  • Page 5: Guide To Components

    CIP Training Plockmatic 350/500 Production Booklet Maker Guide To Components Booklet Maker Top cover Docking assembly Hand feeding paper guides Latch handle Infeed assembly Alive logo, only on PBM500 (optional) Exit tray storing shelf Belt Stacker Base Belt Stacker Cover...
  • Page 6 CIP Training Plockmatic 350/500 Production Booklet Maker Guide To Components Booklet Maker Connections Cable protector Cable holders Fold stop gate NOTE: How to connect cables, plugs and jumpers is described at the end of this manual.
  • Page 7 CIP Training Plockmatic 350/500 Production Booklet Maker Guide To Components Booklet Maker Parts that are important for setup, adjustments, troubleshooting or maintenance are high- lighted below. Hand feeding paper guides Compiler area Staple cartridges (incl. stapler heads) Main power switch...

  • Page 8: User Interface

    CIP Training Plockmatic 350/500 Production Booklet Maker Guide To Components User Interface The Plockmatic 500 or 350 Production Booklet Maker System is controlled from a panel located on the Booklet Maker. The control panel will allow you to set up, adjust and operate the complete system.
  • Page 9 CIP Training Plockmatic 350/500 Production Booklet Maker Guide To Components Guided Start Guided Start is a function that takes you through all the basic settings the Booklet Maker System needs for booklet production in eight easy steps. See “Guided Start” in “Making Booklets”...
  • Page 10 CIP Training Plockmatic 350/500 Production Booklet Maker Guide To Components The Please wait screen While the machine sometimes needs time to perform changes in settings, the Please wait screen will be shown. Power save mode When the Booklet Maker System is in a ready state, it will enter power save mode after 20 minutes of inactivity.
  • Page 11 CIP Training Plockmatic 350/500 Production Booklet Maker Guide To Components Options Rotate Crease Trim Module Top cover Slide door Infeed slot Upstream docking assembly...

  • Page 12: Rotate Crease Trim Module

    CIP Training Plockmatic 350/500 Production Booklet Maker Guide To Components Rotate Crease Trim Module Exit slot Trim waste transport Downstream docking assembly Waste container Cable protector NOTE How to connect cables, plugs and jumpers is described at the end of this manual.
  • Page 13 CIP Training Plockmatic 350/500 Production Booklet Maker Guide To Components Rotate Crease Trim Module Parts that are important for setup, adjustments, troubleshooting or maintenance are high- lighted below. Exit section “D” Bleed trimmer circular knives Infeed Section “A” Main switch...
  • Page 14 CIP Training Plockmatic 350/500 Production Booklet Maker Guide To Components Rotate Crease Trim Module Waste chute(s) Creaser registration adjustment Bleed trimmer registration adjustment Latch handle, slide...
  • Page 15 CIP Training Plockmatic 350/500 Production Booklet Maker Guide To Components Rotate Crease Trim Module Creaser tools Jam clearance baffle, fine registra- tion, section “C” Jam clearance baffle, coarse regis- tration, section “B” Rotator...
  • Page 16 CIP Training Plockmatic 350/500 Production Booklet Maker Guide To Components Booklet Maker Alive logo Alive logo With a PBM500 upgrade kit installed, the three stripes below the user interface will signal status as follows: Not illuminated - System in power save mode or switched of.
  • Page 17 CIP Training Plockmatic 350/500 Production Booklet Maker Guide To Components Cover Feeder Parts that are important for setup, adjustments, troubleshooting or maintenance are high- lighted below. Loading capacity mark Front side guide Rear side guide Paper orientation indicator Feed roller assembly...
  • Page 18 CIP Training Plockmatic 350/500 Production Booklet Maker Guide To Components BookFold Module Top cover 4 Connections Trim bin location 5 Cable protector Base NOTE: How to connect cables, plugs and jumpers is described at the end of this manual.
  • Page 19 CIP Training Plockmatic 350/500 Production Booklet Maker Guide To Components BookFold Module Parts that are important for setup, adjustments, troubleshooting or maintenance are high- lighted below. Upper feed belt on operator side cannot be lifted fully BookFold Module, top view,...
  • Page 20 CIP Training Plockmatic 350/500 Production Booklet Maker Guide To Components Trimmer Top cover Trim bin Base Connections Cable protector NOTE: How to connect cables, plugs and jumpers is described at the end of this manual.
  • Page 21 CIP Training Plockmatic 350/500 Production Booklet Maker Guide To Components Trimmer Parts that are important for setup, adjustments, troubleshooting or maintenance are high- lighted below. Trimmer, top view Set counter Upper knife Trimmer stop Transport belt Exit drive release Trimmer fan...

  • Page 22: Bst4000-1 Belt Stacker Module

    CIP Training Plockmatic 350/500 Production Booklet Maker Guide To Components BST4000-1 Belt Stacker Module The BST4000-1 High Capacity Belt Stacker Module is an option available for the Plockmatic 500 or 350 Production Booklet Maker System. The stacker can be configured in a straight line after the booklet maker system or at a 90 degree angle.
  • Page 23 CIP Training Plockmatic 350/500 Production Booklet Maker Guide To Components BST4000-1 Belt Stacker Module 1 Power switch (on/off) 2 Belt speed s elector 3 Run-out bu tton (full speed) BST4000-1 Principle of Operation The belt is triggered by a signal from the Booklet Maker and will run for a set time.
  • Page 24 CIP Training Plockmatic 350/500 Production Booklet Maker Guide To Components Trim Waste Conveyor Parts that are important for setup, adjustments, troubleshooting or maintenance are high- lighted below. Conveyor belt Tray Safety wire Cable protection Shackle extension Docking bracket Support O-ring (drive belt)

  • Page 25: Turning On / Off The Main Power

    CIP Training Plockmatic 350/500 Production Booklet Maker Basics Turning On / Off the Main Power RCT, Booklet Maker, BookFold Module, Trimmer & BST Module 1 1 Make sure that the Booklet Maker, RCT module (optional) and BST power cords are plugged into the wall outlet.

  • Page 26: Change Staple Cartridges And Check Stapler

    CIP Training Plockmatic 350/500 Production Booklet Maker Basics Change staple cartridges and Check stapler The staple cartridges contains approximately 5000 staples each. Each cartridge includes all wearable parts. The cartridges may need to be removed either for replacement or for jam clearance.

  • Page 27: Cover Feeder

    CIP Training Plockmatic 350/500 Production Booklet Maker Basics Check left/right stapler If the Booklet Maker indicates “Check right/left/ right and left stapler”, it means that there is a jam in the indicated stapler. Remove the stapler cartridge as described above.

  • Page 28: Emptying The Trim Waste Bin

    CIP Training Plockmatic 350/500 Production Booklet Maker Basics Emptying the trim waste bin Remove the trim waste bin by lifting it and pulling it out. trim waste bin...

  • Page 29: Setting Up Belt Stacker For Right-Angled Mode

    CIP Training Plockmatic 350/500 Production Booklet Maker Basics Belt Stacker Setting up Belt Stacker for right-angled mode Follow these steps to correctly set up the Stacker Move the inner Side Guide [A] as far as possible toward the Booklet Maker.

  • Page 30: Setting Up Belt Stacker For Straight Mode

    CIP Training Plockmatic 350/500 Production Booklet Maker Basics Setting up Belt Stacker for straight mode Adjust Side Guides to their outermost position by loosening knobs [A]. 2 2 Adjust the stacking with belt speed selector [B].

  • Page 31: Docking / Undocking

    CIP Training Plockmatic 350/500 Production Booklet Maker Basics Docking / Undocking Docking the Booklet Maker System 1 1 Turn the Printer off. 2 2 Lift up the Exit arm catcher on the Printer Finisher and set the Exit paper arm in the upper position.

  • Page 32: Undocking The Booklet Maker

    CIP Training Plockmatic 350/500 Production Booklet Maker Basics Undocking the Booklet Maker 1 1 Turn the Printer off. Note: Keep the Booklet Maker powered on. 2 2 Push in the latch on the docking assembly and move the Booklet Maker System away from the Printer.

  • Page 33: Making Booklets

    CIP Training Plockmatic 350/500 Production Booklet Maker Making Booklets Guided Start Guided Start is a function that takes you through all the basic settings the Booklet Maker System needs to start booklet production in a few easy steps. Customizing settings and fine adjustments are described later in this chapter.
  • Page 34 CIP Training Plockmatic 350/500 Production Booklet Maker Making Booklets Guided Start 3/8 Choose either of two suggested formats (except for B4 which only has one suggested format). When Face Trim is set to Auto, a minimum trim, based on the information from Set Thickness Sensor, is calculated.
  • Page 35 CIP Training Plockmatic 350/500 Production Booklet Maker Making Booklets Guided Start 7/8 Select whether the booklets should have a creased cover or not. This feature is used to avoid high area coverage toner cracking on the spine on booklets containing less than 6 sheets.

  • Page 36: Changing Settings

    CIP Training Plockmatic 350/500 Production Booklet Maker Making Booklets Changing settings General procedure Settings can changed in one of two ways. “Temporary”, which means that the changes will remain until a new job is loaded or “Permanent”, which means that the changes will be stored as a job.

  • Page 37: Finished Booklet Size

    CIP Training Plockmatic 350/500 Production Booklet Maker Making Booklets AUTO sheet size AUTO means that the Booklet Maker will adjust to the paper size information sent from the printer. Auto Rotate will be turned on and a finished booklet size will be chosen from a predefined list i.e.
  • Page 38 CIP Training Plockmatic 350/500 Production Booklet Maker Making Booklets Custom booklet size To set the trim manually, press [Custom Booklet Size] and then [Edit]. To adjust the amount of face trim, press the number on the [Length] button and type in the desired length of the booklet, decimals included.

  • Page 39: Customizing Settings

    CIP Training Plockmatic 350/500 Production Booklet Maker Making Booklets Customizing settings Staple Selecting stapling On or Off From the Settings for Booklet Production screen, press the [Staple] button. Select On or Off by pressing the corresponding button and save setting by pressing the green [check] button.

  • Page 40: Fold Position

    CIP Training Plockmatic 350/500 Production Booklet Maker Making Booklets Fold position Adjusting fold position From the Settings for Booklet Production screen, press the [Fold position] button. The position of the fold can be changed up to 3 mm (0.12”) on either side of the center of the set.
  • Page 41 CIP Training Plockmatic 350/500 Production Booklet Maker Making Booklets Cover From the Settings for Booklet Production screen, press the [Cover] button. Press the [Yes] button and confirm by pressing the green [check] button. Air Separation You may want to increase the Air flow when running thick, heavy covers.
  • Page 42 CIP Training Plockmatic 350/500 Production Booklet Maker Making Booklets Purge Cover he Purge mode is used when you want to completely empty the Cover Feeder from covers. 1 1 Remove all cover sheets from the bin. 2 2 Press the [Purge Cover] button and confirm by pressing the green [check] button.
  • Page 43 CIP Training Plockmatic 350/500 Production Booklet Maker Making Booklets Mode 8 is a heavy duty setting in case of extra demanding media. Mode 8 is not included in the Auto setting and therefore must be selected manually. Use the manual modes to override the auto function. There are eight different manual modes to select from.
  • Page 44 CIP Training Plockmatic 350/500 Production Booklet Maker Making Booklets Crease The Crease function makes it possible to crease the cover sheet of the booklet in order to avoid toner cracking or flaking at the fold. Crease Mode From the Settings for Booklet Production screen, press the [Crease] button.

  • Page 45: Fine-Tuning Booklet Appearance

    CIP Training Plockmatic 350/500 Production Booklet Maker Making Booklets Fine-tuning booklet appearance Set registration (fine adjustment) You can fine-tune the booklet quality by adjust-ing the joggers in the booklet maker. From the Settings for Booklet Production screen, press the [Finished Booklet Size] button.
  • Page 46 CIP Training Plockmatic 350/500 Production Booklet Maker Making Booklets Bleed Trimmer - Asymmetric Side Trim From the Finished Booklet size screen, press the [Asymetric Side Trim] button. Choose Asymmetric Side Trim if you want to offset the bleed trim. Move using the...

  • Page 47: Offline Mode

    CIP Training Plockmatic 350/500 Production Booklet Maker Making Booklets On-line/Off-line The Booklet maker can be operated in two modes. On-line mode, when used together with the printer, or off-line mode, working as a stand-alone unit. Off-line mode 1 1 Follow “Undocking the Booklet maker”...

  • Page 48: Stacker Full Detection

    CIP Training Plockmatic 350/500 Production Booklet Maker Tools The Tools screen From the Start screen or the Settings for Booklet Production screen, press the [Tools] button to get to the General System Settings screen. Select the setting you want to change by pressing the corresponding button.

  • Page 49: Software Version

    CIP Training Plockmatic 350/500 Production Booklet Maker Tools Software version Select module by pressing the corresponding button to display the software version. Press [Exit] button to go back to the Settings screen. Precision Fold The printer will introduce a short delay between each set so that the Booklet Maker can use a slower machine cycle.
  • Page 50 CIP Training Plockmatic 350/500 Production Booklet Maker Tools Language Select desired language by pressing the corre-sponding button. Service mode This function is for authorized service personnel only and is password protected. Adjust Trimmer registration Adjust the time the trimmer tries to register the booklet before trimming.

  • Page 51: Sheet Feeder

    CIP Training Plockmatic 350/500 Production Booklet Maker Tools Set sheet count Manually setting the number of sheets per set can improve productivity for some applications. In addition, for some “special” applications you may get a warning indicating that the job will not run correctly without setting the sheet count.

  • Page 52: Auto Rotate

    CIP Training Plockmatic 350/500 Production Booklet Maker Tools Sensitive Staple The Booklet Maker will close the staple with less force to reduce the risk of damaging sensi-tive media. Note that on some applications this might result in staple not closing properly.

  • Page 53: Handling Jobs

    CIP Training Plockmatic 350/500 Production Booklet Maker Jobs Handling jobs he Booklet Maker has a maximum storage capacity of 20 different jobs. To make temporary changes in the actual job settings or temporary changes of a stored job, see “Making Booklets.”...

  • Page 54: Opening And Handling Stored Jobs

    CIP Training Plockmatic 350/500 Production Booklet Maker Jobs Opening and handling stored Jobs To access already stored jobs, from the Start Screen. press Open (load) any stored job by pressing the job and confirm by pressing the green [check] mark.

  • Page 55: Clearing Misfeeds

    CIP Training Plockmatic 350/500 Production Booklet Maker Clearing misfeed(s) Clearing misfeed(s) General If a misfeed condition should occur, it is indicated on the Booklet Maker display. The message “Clear Misfeed(s)”, an error code and the location of the misfeed is displayed.
  • Page 56 CIP Training Plockmatic 350/500 Production Booklet Maker Clearing misfeed(s) RCT module Clearing misfeed(s) in the paper path Infeed “A” area and exit “D” area 1 1 Open the top cover. 2 2 Lift up “A” [A] and “D” [B] baffles if needed.
  • Page 57 CIP Training Plockmatic 350/500 Production Booklet Maker Clearing misfeed(s) Registration and creaser area 1 1 Open the slide door [A]. 2 2 Unlatch and pull out the slide [B]. 3 3 Open “B” [C] and “C” [D] baffles if needed.
  • Page 58 CIP Training Plockmatic 350/500 Production Booklet Maker Clearing misfeed(s) Booklet Maker Clearing misfeed(s) Inside the Booklet Maker To clear a misfeed indicated in Area B1 1 1 Open the top cover. 2 2 Remove misfed sheets. 3 3 Close the top cover.
  • Page 59 CIP Training Plockmatic 350/500 Production Booklet Maker Clearing misfeed(s) Clearing misfeed(s), continued Clearing misfeed in folder area 1 1 Open Top Cover. 2 2 Open the fold roller paper guide [A] by pushing (arrow 1), lifting (arrow 2) and pivoting (arrow 3) to access any misfed or jammed sheets/booklets between the lower and upper pair of fold rollers.

  • Page 60: Cover Feeder

    CIP Training Plockmatic 350/500 Production Booklet Maker Clearing misfeed(s) Cover Feeder Clearing misfeed(s) in vertical transport area 1 1 Open the Top Cover [A]. 2 2 Lift the jam clearance baffle [B]. 3 3 Remove the misfed sheet. 4 4...

  • Page 61: Bookfold Module

    CIP Training Plockmatic 350/500 Production Booklet Maker Clearing misfeed(s) BookFold Module Clearing misfeed(s) Inside the BookFold Module 1 1 Open the top cover. 2 2 Lift up upper feed belts (A) to access jammed/misfed booklets. NOTE: Press the green dots (B) (only one visible in picture) on the latches to release.
  • Page 62 CIP Training Plockmatic 350/500 Production Booklet Maker Clearing misfeed(s) Trimmer Clearing misfeed(s) The upper trimmer blade on the trimmer is protected by a knife protection plate that moves away during the cutting stroke. WARNING: Never put fingers or other parts of the body between the upper and lower trimmer knives.
  • Page 63 CIP Training Plockmatic 350/500 Production Booklet Maker Clearing misfeed(s) Clearing misfeed(s) Clearing misfeed in exit area 1 1 Lift the exit compressing brackets and transport belts [B]. 2 2 Secure using the latch [C]. Not clearly visible in picture 3 3 Remove the misfed sheets from the exit area.
  • Page 64 CIP Training Plockmatic 350/500 Production Booklet Maker Clearing misfeed(s) Belt stacker Clearing misfeed(s) Clearing misfeed on belt stacker 1 1 Lift the belt stacker exit cover (A). 2 2 Remove jammed/misfed booklets. 3 3 Place belt stacker exit cover back in operating position.

  • Page 65: Troubleshooting

    CIP Training Plockmatic 350/500 Production Booklet Maker Troubleshooting Fault codes General When there is a misfeed or fault condition in the Booklet Maker system, a code and/or a message will be displayed on the UI. Table and fault code descriptions below will guide you troubleshooting.

  • Page 66: Booklet Maker Fault Codes

    CIP Training Plockmatic 350/500 Production Booklet Maker Troubleshooting Booklet Maker fault codes Booklet Maker Code / message Explanation / action BK-001 - BK-169 Possible fault in Indicates that there might be an internal communication area, please power off and power on to error.
  • Page 67 CIP Training Plockmatic 350/500 Production Booklet Maker Troubleshooting Cover Feeder fault codes Cover Feeder Code / message Explanation / action CF-001 - CF-012 Possible fault in Indicates that there might be an internal communication area, please power off and power on to error.

  • Page 68: Cover Feeder Fault Codes

    CIP Training Plockmatic 350/500 Production Booklet Maker Troubleshooting Cover Feeder fault codes Cover Feeder, continues Code / message Explanation / action Cover stack is low, please add covers! Indicates that the Cover Feeder is almost out of Covers. There are two ways to continue operation.

  • Page 69: Trimmer Fault Codes

    CIP Training Plockmatic 350/500 Production Booklet Maker Troubleshooting Trimmer fault codes Trimmer Code / message Explanation / action TR-001 - TR-153 Possible fault in Indicates that there might be an internal communication area, please power off and power on to error.

  • Page 70: General Fault Codes

    CIP Training Plockmatic 350/500 Production Booklet Maker Troubleshooting General fault codes Clear Misfeed(s) n general, fault codes indicate a misfeed condition. When a misfeed occurs, a code, the message “Clear misfeed(s)” and the jam area will be displayed. See section 5, “Clearing Misfeeds”, for how to clear a...
  • Page 71 CIP Training Plockmatic 350/500 Production Booklet Maker Remarks Do’s And Don’ts • Always follow all warnings marked on, or supplied with, the equipment. • Always exercise care in moving or relocating the equipment. • CAUTION: Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and machine before you move or relocate the equipment.

  • Page 72: Machine Environment

    CIP Training Plockmatic 350/500 Production Booklet Maker Remarks Where to put Your Machine Machine environment • Always locate the equipment on a solid support surface with adequate strength for the weight of the machine. • Always keep magnets and all devices with strong magnetic fields away from the machine.

  • Page 73: Access To Machine

    CIP Training Plockmatic 350/500 Production Booklet Maker Remarks Access to machine Place the machine near the power source, providing clearance as shown. 400mm 15.8” 420-630mm 360mm 360mm 810mm 720mm 160mm 16.5-24.8” 14.2” 14.2” 31.9” 28.3” 6.3” 2670-2880mm 105.1-113.4” Ensure that the minimum required floor space is available for the system that you are about to install (Figure 1).

  • Page 74: Maintaining Your Machines

    CIP Training Plockmatic 350/500 Production Booklet Maker Remarks Maintaining Your Machines Never attempt any maintenance function that is not specifically described in this documentation. Cover Feeder Cleaning feed rollers and paper separator pad The Feed rollers need to be cleaned regularly when in use, and if the unit has not been used for a period of time.

  • Page 75: Bookfold Module

    CIP Training Plockmatic 350/500 Production Booklet Maker Remarks BookFold Module Cleaning feed belts The Feed belts need to be cleaned regularly when in use, and if the unit has not been used for a period of time. How often this should be done, depends on the paper type and print quality.
  • Page 76 CIP Training Plockmatic 350/500 Production Booklet Maker Remarks BookFold Module Pressure springs If feed errors occur, check that the pressure on the upper feed belts is set to the default position. The pressure springs should always be at its upper position where the pressure is equal to its highest value.

  • Page 77: Rct Module

    CIP Training Plockmatic 350/500 Production Booklet Maker Remarks RCT Module The feed rollers and paper path need to be cleaned regularly when in use, and if the unit has not been used for a period of time. How often this should be done depends on the paper type and print quality.
  • Page 78 CIP Training Plockmatic 350/500 Production Booklet Maker Remarks Cleaning the paper path transportation nip rollers (12x) Nip rollers Nip rollers (2x) Nip rollers Cleaning the fixing rollers (3x) Also clean the idling rollers WARNING: Do not place your fingers inside the knife guards.
  • Page 79 CIP Training Plockmatic 350/500 Production Booklet Maker Remarks Cleaning the fixing rollers (3x) continued Fixing rollers Cleaning the registration cross roller (4x) & friction tires (4X) Cleaning friction tires Registration cross rollers...
  • Page 80 CIP Training Plockmatic 350/500 Production Booklet Maker Remarks Cleaning the rotator rollers (2x) Also clean the idler rollers Rotator rollers Cleaning the paper path sensors (5x) WARNING: Do not place your fingers inside the knife guards. Doing so may result in injury.
  • Page 81 CIP Training Plockmatic 350/500 Production Booklet Maker Remarks Cleaning the paper path sensors (5x) Rotator sensor Registration sensor...
  • Page 82 CIP Training Plockmatic 350/500 Production Booklet Maker Remarks Cleaning the paper path sensors (5x) Creaser sensor Cleaning of creaser tools (2x) After a period of time toner and paper dust may leave residuals in the grooves of the tool. These grooves must be cleaned periodically to maintain creasing performance.
  • Page 83 CIP Training Plockmatic 350/500 Production Booklet Maker Remarks Adjustment of Bleed Trimmer registration angle (parallel cut) Adjustment of Bleed Trimmer registration angle (trimmer cut parallel to registration (operator side) edge) Turn adjustment screw [A] in desired direction. Change in adjustment is reflected on the reference scale [B].
  • Page 84 CIP Training Plockmatic 350/500 Production Booklet Maker Remarks Adjustment of Creaser registration angle Adjustment of Creaser registration angle Loosen the star shaped knob [A]. 2 2 Turn the knurled eccentric adjuster [B] to move reference mark in the desired direction.
  • Page 85 CIP Training Plockmatic 350/500 Production Booklet Maker Remarks Best practices for the PBM350/PBM500 system • If the set is not properly registered (side jogged and back jogged), fine adjustment of registra-tion may improve the situation. See section Fine-tuning booklet appearance for details.
  • Page 86 CIP Training Plockmatic 350/500 Production Booklet Maker Remarks Limitations of the PBM350/PBM500 system • The PBM350/500 Production Booklet Maker systems is suited for customers with a booklet making volume of up to an average of 30,000 booklets per month. •...
  • Page 87 CIP Training Plockmatic 350/500 Production Booklet Maker Remarks Limitations of the PBM350/PBM500 system • On some heavy coated media, staples may not completely penetrate the set resulting in a faulty staple. If problem persists, consider changing media. This may occur when close to, or at the designed set size limit.
  • Page 88 Changing staple cartridge may improve, see section 1, “Basics.” Cleaning staple cartridge may improve, see section 7, “REMARKS.” • Paper orientation must be SEF when feeding sheets from the Ricoh Interposer CI5030. • An overly strong BookFold setting and a slightly misaligned center sheet will cause wrinkles along the inner sheet spine.

  • Page 89: Machine Specifications

    CIP Training Plockmatic 350/500 Production Booklet Maker Specification Machine Specifications PBM Rotate Crease Trim Module (option) Specifications Remarks Speed Same as PBM350/PBM500 Booklet Maker Standard Paper Sizes Same as PBM350/PBM500 Booklet Maker Paper Size Minimum (Out) Same as PBM350/PBM500 Booklet Maker...
  • Page 90 CIP Training Plockmatic 350/500 Production Booklet Maker Specification PBM350/PBM500 Booklet Maker Major Specifications Specifications Remarks Speed (Online usage) Maintains engine speed. Actual speed in number of book- lets (per min / hour) depends on number of sheets per booklet. Standard Paper Sizes...
  • Page 91 CIP Training Plockmatic 350/500 Production Booklet Maker Specification Plockmatic Cover Feeder (option) Specifications Remarks Maximum Speed Same as PBM350/PBM500 Booklet Maker A3/11x17” or bigger paper sizes, need two sheet sets as inlet at least Standard Paper Sizes Same as PBM350/PBM500 Booklet Maker...
  • Page 92 CIP Training Plockmatic 350/500 Production Booklet Maker Specification PBM BookFold Module (option) Specifications Remarks Speed Same as PBM350/PBM500 Booklet Maker Appr. 6 - 30 sheet booklet (80gsm / 20lb Bond) Standard Paper Sizes Same as PBM350/PBM500 Booklet Maker Custom sizes are available...
  • Page 93 CIP Training Plockmatic 350/500 Production Booklet Maker Specification Trim Waste Conveyor (option) Specifications Remarks Weight 30kg / 66.2lb Dimensions (L x H x D) 2245 x 1100 x 725mm / 88.4 x 43.3 x 28.5” Power Source Belt driven from the RCT...

  • Page 94: Eu Declaration Of Conformity

    CIP Training Plockmatic 350/500 Production Booklet Maker Specification EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ......N0003153 (C.2) Manufacturer ..Plockmatic International AB, Telefonvägen 30, S-126 26 Hägersten, Sweden This Declaration of Conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer Object of the Declaration...
  • Page 95 CIP Training Plockmatic 350/500 Production Booklet Maker Specification EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ......D0001499 (E.2) Manufacturer ..Plockmatic International AB, Telefonvägen 30, S-126 26 Hägersten, Sweden This Declaration of Conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer Object of the Declaration...
  • Page 96 CIP Training Plockmatic 350/500 Production Booklet Maker Specification EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ......D0000356 (I.3) Manufacturer ..Plockmatic International AB, Telefonvägen 30, S-126 26 Hägersten, Sweden This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer Object of the Declaration...

  • Page 97: Cables, Plugs And Jumpers

    CIP Training Plockmatic 350/500 Production Booklet Maker Specification Cables, plugs and jumpers Schematical description of how to connect communication cables, termination plugs and interlock jumpers on all possible system configurations. PBM350/PBM500 Wiring Overview 102-108180 2014-09-17 T♀ T♂ STACKER Booklet Maker...
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