OPERATION MANUAL For Paper Folders MBM 306A & F-45N A PRODUCT OF MBM CORPORATION The Leader in Paper Handling Equipment 1-800-223-2508 www.mbmcorp.
Safety Instructions Definition of Symbols and Notes In this manual following names and signs stand for possible dangers. Danger This Symbol stands for immediate danger threatening the life and health of persons. Disregarding these instructions may cause severe damage to health and even serious injuries. Caution This symbol stands for an endangering situation that may occur. Disregarding these instructions may lead to slight injuries or damage to property.
Caution Do not let hairs, a necktie, or necklace hang above the drive of the machine. Doing so may cause an injury. Do not put the machine on an unstable place such as a shaky stand and a slant floor. Doing so may cause the machine to drop or fall down, causing an injury. Do not put the machine in a moist or dusty place. Doing so may start a fire or cause an electric shock. Be sure to pull out the power cord while holding the plug.
Introduction Thank you very much for purchasing the Paper Folder 306A/F-45N. This machine enables users to achieve greater efficiency in clerical work by releasing them from paper-folding work that has manually been performed in the past. Please read this Operation Manual carefully before using this machine. This Operation Manual is good for both 306A/F-45N. The explanation for functions of 306A is mentioned using italic type letters. Contents Safety Instructions ...........................................
(1) Specifications Model: 306A/F-45N Paper sizes: 3.5 ” x 5.0” to 11 ” x 17” 3.5 ” X 5.0” size is for SINGLE fold only. Paper weight: 5” x 7.2” size cannot be folded into GATE. 45 to 105g/m2 (up to 152g/m 2 for single fold) 14 to 70 lb bond Paper quality: Woody paper, high -quality paper, high -quality paper for stencil printing, medium-quality paper Fold types: Single, gate, letter, zigzag, double parallel, and fold-out.
(2) Accessories Make sure that the following accessories are included in the package after opening it. Contact your dealer immediately if there are missing accessor ies.
(3) Part Names Number Name Number Name 1 2 Roller cover Left side cover 11 12 Paper feed table Table 2 3 Paper feed roller 13 Right side cover 4 Paper guide 14 Paper feed table lever (306A only) 5 Auxiliary feed table 15 Table 1 socket 6 Paper eject roller 16 Table 2 socket 7 8 Paper ejection table Stopper fine adjustment knob 17 18 Power switch Inlet 9 Table 1 19 Circuit breaker 10 Control panel -6-
(4) Operation Panel And Functions F - 4 5 N 306A No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Designation/Indication Fold type key Test key Start/Stop key Clear/Reset key Store key Memory 1/2/3 key Function Six folding types can be input and stored. Test folds two sheets without counting. Operation, if pushed again the machine stops. Clears counter indication and resets error. Fold position after adjustment is stored. Three special folding types are stored.
(5) Indication of the Counter (A) Addition Counter The number indicated on the counter increases by one each time a sheet of paper is folded. Press the Select key and select the Counter Input Mode Lamp 123. Press the Clear/Reset key and reset the number to zero (0). (B) Subtraction Counter The number indicated on the counter decrease by one each time a sheet of paper is folded. Press the Select key and select the Counter Input Mode Lamp 123. Input the desired number using the Numerical keys.
(6) Set-Up Install Table 1 and 2 at the machine . Insert the front notched part of Table 1 into the stud 1 of the machine and drop its rear notched part on the stud 2. Insert the plug into the connector 3 . Caution: The connector has its direction. Insertion by force may cause trouble. Insert the front notched part of Table 2 into the stud 4 of the machine and drop its rear notched part on the stud 5. Insert the plug into the connector 6 . Caution: The connector has its direction.
Insert the power cord into the outlet. Caution: Do not use any power cord other than provided as an accessory. The shape of outlet differs according to the country. Insert the power cord into the inlet. When the power switch is on, the stoppers of Table 1 and 2 move to the origin .
(7) Directions for Use (A) Standard folding of standard-size paper • F-45N How to perform standard folding of standard-paper After the power switch is on… Set the standard -size paper. Loosen the paper guide setscrew and set the paper guide to fit the width of the paper. Place the paper on the paper feed table with its printed side facing up (its printed side down in case of fold-out) after neatly arranging it. Make the paper guide closely contact the paper, and tighten the setscrew.
Selecting a folding type: One of the six folding types (Single, Gate, Letter, Zigzag, Double Parallel, and Fold-out) can be selected. Press the desired fold type key. Example: Single folding using letter size paper. Letter size (11” length) – C1 Legal size (14” length) – C2 Ledger size (17” length) – C3 Test folding: If the Test key is pressed, two sheets will be folded while not affecting the indication of the counter. Check if the second sheet of paper has been folded correctly.
(B) Standard Folding of Non-standard -size Paper Determine the Paper Length Measure the paper length. The arrow indicates the direction of paper feeding. Press the Select key and select the Paper Length Input Mode.ÑÒ (F-45N) Input the paper length using the Numerical keys. (F-45N) Setting the paper eject roller. • F-45N Select the paper ejection roller move mode using the Select key.
Set the designated position using the + /Indication Standard-size paper Non-standard- size paper key. 1 2 3 C1 C2 C3 Setting the designated position Setting the paper ejection roller: • 306A It moves to the position to fit the paper size. Advice: Concerning positioning of the paper size and the paper ejection roller, refer to “Roller position indication” seal. If ejection is not performed properly, set at a different position.
(C) Cross Folding Cross folding refers to performing the double parallel, letter, or other types of folds for the sheets of paper already folded in the single fold. Cross fold ing can be used if, for example, a sheet of ledger size paper folded using the double parallel folding method is still too large to be enclosed in envelope. Note: The maximum weight of paper that can be used for cross folding is 28lb bond.
(8) Adjustment (A) Skew Adjustment If the folding position is slanted because the edges of the paper are slanted or for other reasons, it can be adjusted using the skew adjustment knob. (B) Fine Adjustment Move the stopper using the stopper fine adjustment knob.
Fine Adjustment for Table 1 Fold type Single fold Folded (A) Table 1 is not used Long Gate fold Short Long Letter fold Short Long Zigzag fold Short Long Double parallel fold Short Long Fold-out Fold Short -17- Direction to turn the Table 1 fine adjustment knob
Fine Adjustment for Table 2 Fold type Folded (B) Long Single fold Short Long Gate fold Short Long Letter fold Short Long Zigzag fold Short Long Double parallel fold Short Long Fold-out fold Short -18- Direction to turn the Table 2 fine adjustment knob
(9) Memory (A) Storage • F-45N Storage of Non-standard folds can be input in the Memory 1/2/3 keys and the Fold type keys. What is stored is the positions of the Table 1 and 2 stoppers, the position of the ejection roller and folding speed. • 306A Storage of Non -standard folds can be input in the Fold type keys. What can be stored is the position of the Table 1 and 2 stoppers and folding speed. Select the key in which the storage will be input.
(B) Cancellation of Memory Cancel the storage input in the memory 1/2/3 keys and the fold type keys Important: The machine will be enabled to perform standard folding set by the manufacturer. Select the key in which the memory is to be cancelled. Important: The lamp of the key in which the storage is input flashes. Keep pressing the Clear/Reset key and release immediately when the alarm rings once. The lamp of the key in which the storage has been cancelled will light.
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