MBM 307A, Operation Manual

Page 1: ...OPERATION MANUAL MBM 307A 407A AUTOMATIC FOLDERS 1 800 223 2508 www mbmcorp com ...

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Page 3: ... of this machine There is a risk of an electrical shock or fire Do not operate the machine if it is emitting smoke or a strange odor Turn off the machine unplug from the outlet and contact your dealer Do not operate the machine if the power cord is generating heat or emits a strange smell Turn off the machine unplug from the outlet and contact your dealer If a foreign object enters into the machin...

Page 4: ...Introduction 3 Contents 3 1 Specifications 4 2 Accessories 5 3 Part Names 6 4 Designation and Functions of Operation Panel 7 5 Operation of the Counter 8 A Addition Counter 8 B Subtraction Counter 8 6 Set Up 9 7 Directions for Use 10 A Standard Folding of Standard size Paper 10 B Manual set up for Standard Folding of Non Standard size Paper 12 C Cross Folding 14 8 Adjustments 15 A Skew Adjustments...

Page 5: ... 6 single zigzag double parallel and fold out Paper feed system Three roller friction feed system Maximum capacity 500 sheets 20 lb bond Folding speed 3700 to 11520 sheets per hour single fold using letter size paper Control system Automatic setting by built in microcomputer Additional functions Skew correction device Paper jam detector Four digit counter with addition subtraction modes Automatic ...

Page 6: ...hat the following accessories are present Please contact your local dealer immediately if anything is missing Accessories Number Table 1 1 Table 2 1 Power cord 1 Auxiliary paper feed guide right and left Right 1 Left 1 Machine cover 1 Operation Manual 1 ...

Page 7: ... side cover Table 2 Paper feed roller Right side cover Paper guide Paper feed table lever 307A only Auxiliary feed table Table 1 socket Paper eject roller Table 2 socket Paper eject table Power switch Stopper fine adjustment knob Inlet Table 1 Circuit breaker Control panel ...

Page 8: ... 1 and 2 the position of paper ejection roller and paper length Speed adjustment key Adjusts speed Numerical key Used for inputting the number of sheets to be folded and the length of non standard size paper Counter Shows the number of sheets the position of the stopper pin of Table 1 and 2 and paper size Check lamp Indicates when paper stock runs short or the location of paper feed trouble Table ...

Page 9: ... 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 decreases 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 20 is input in this case Subtraction Mode Lamp will light Subtraction mode lamp ...

Page 10: ... drop its notched rear part onto stud Insert the plug into the connector Caution The connector can only be connected one way Do not force Pull the paper eject table out and lift the auxiliary feed table into position Auxiliary feed table Paper eject table Insert the power cord into an outlet Caution Do not use a power cord other than the one provided Insert the power cord into the inlet When the p...

Page 11: ...er guide set screw and adjust the paper guide to fit the width of the paper 4 Neatly arrange and place it on the feed table with the printed side up printed side down in case of fold out 5 Adjust paper guide snug with the paper and tighten the setscrew 6 Lower the paper feed table lever to next page Paper guide set screw Paper guide Paper feed table lever Paper feed table Setting the paper exit ro...

Page 12: ...see if the second sheet has been folded correctly To correct skews refer to Adjustment on page 17 Caution In case the stopper fine adjustment knob is moved make sure to press TEST key for confirmation before START key is pressed Otherwise fine adjustment will not be recognized Continuous folding When the START STOP key is pressed the machine will continuously fold When the START STOP key is presse...

Page 13: ...r length using the number keys Enter the length in inches For example to specify a paper length of 12 5 inch enter 1 2 5 The available input range is 7 05 to 17 12 inch 407A Setting the paper eject roller 407A Select the paper ejection roller move mode using the SELECT key Set the designated position using the key Indication 1 2 3 Standard size paper C1 C2 C3 Non standard size paper Setting the de...

Page 14: ...erent position Fold Stopper Position Chart Table 1 Table 2 SINGLE Original position 1 2 GATE 1 4 1 2 LETTER 1 3 1 3 ZIGZAG 2 3 1 3 DOUBLE 1 2 1 4 Note Calculate the position of table 1 and 2 stoppers in relation to the measurement value L on page 12 Example In the case of performing the zigzag fold using sheets of paper 12 00 inch in length Table 1 12 00 2 3 8 00 inch Table 2 12 00 1 3 4 00 inch P...

Page 15: ...o the following conditions Paper type and size Direction of grain Temperature and relative humidity Printing condition The fold position may be displaced to a greater extent than when using a regular fold method Also a corner of the paper may be folded inside as indicated in the figure at right This does not mean that the machine has malfunctioned Note 1 Move the paper feed rollers on both sides t...

Page 16: ...hine will continue to fold when the START STOP key is pressed the machine will start to fold after the stopper is returned to the previous position Note To make large stopper adjustments use the key Adjusting Table 1 Press the Select key and select the Table 1 Stopper Move Mode Press the key and move the stopper to the desired position Adjusting table 2 Press the Select key and select the Table 2 ...

Page 17: ...e 1 Fold type Folded A Direction to turn the Table 1 fine adjustment knob Single fold 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 ...

Page 18: ...Table 2 Fold type Folded B Direction to turn the Table 2 fine adjustment knob 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 ...

Page 19: ... roller and folding speed are all saved in memory 307A Storage of Non standard folds can be input with the Fold type keys The position of the Table 1 and 2 stoppers and folding speed is stored in memory Select the memory key in which the fold will be input Hold down the STORE key and release immediately when you hear a beep The lamp of the key in which the fold has been input will flash ...

Page 20: ... fold is stored flashes Press and hold the CLEAR RESET key and release immediately when you hear a beep The lamp of the key in which the storage has been cancelled will light C Cancellation of total memory Cancel all storage input in all the keys Important The machine will be enabled to perform standard folds set by the manufacturer Press and hold the CLEAR RESET key and release immediately when y...

Page 21: ...emove the upper roller in the order of １ to ３ and then remove the lower roller １ Move down the roller setting lever to the OFF position ２ Slide the roller to the right Its shaft will come off from the left side hole ３ Remove the roller from the right side hole 2 Setting of the rollers In the reverse order of removal set the lower roller first 1 Insert the roller deep to the right 2 Slide the rolle...

Page 22: ... left in the unit or the paper feed may stop with an error after feeding a single sheet Check lamp 1 flashes See 11 Troubleshooting Check lamp 1 on page 22 When replacing the paper feed roller and paper separator proceed in the order 1 2 Brake pad fixed with dual sided adhesive tape Paper separator Grasp the paper separator with plastic part at both ends and pull it out To install reverse the proc...

Page 23: ...dicate 1 Paper jam at paper eject photo sensor 2 Paper eject photo sensor is dirty Note If paper is loaded immediately after printing problems such as jamming double feed slipping and wrinkling may occur Make sure that the paper is completely dry before loading If the unit is placed in the vicinity of a fluorescent lamp that operates irregularly the paper size detection sensor may not function pro...

Page 24: ...23 12 Removing the fold tables 1 Set the power switch to OFF 2 Disconnect the plugs 3 Remove the fold tables Caution Be sure to always remove plugs prior to removing tables ...

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