Formax 7100 Series User Manual

7100 SeriesHigh-Volume Modular InserterOPERATOR MANUAL7/2009

94 MACHINE LAYOUT GUIDE4.1 Description of machine The function of the machine is to feed forms from a number of hoppers, fold them in either ‘C’, ‘

104.2 Control panel layoutEXPLANATION OF BUTTONSHelp button: Providescontext-sensitiveHelpatanytime.Helpinformation displayed will match what

114.3 PartsidenticationEnvelope hopperInsert/collate areaFilledenvelope trayControl panelInsert feedersTower folder (see below)Storage cupboardsTow

125 OPERATING THE MACHINE5.1 Operating overviewShown below is a brief summary of the operating procedure of the machine. Full details of the functio

13Read this rst:Throughout this section, selections are made using the  button after using the Scroll Up/Downbuttonstoreachtheoption.Optionst

145.3 Select & GoSelect & Go is a rapid method of setting up a job without the need for full programming. You as the user decide which hopper

155.4 Running a jobThe Run Job menu shows the currently available jobs that have previously been pro-grammed (or you can run the last job from the Ma

165.5 Other Run Job menu functionsFrom the Run Job menu, select the job you wish to edit and press . This displays the Run screen,asshownbelow,w

175.5.1 BatchingBatchingallowsapresetnumberoflledenvelopestobeprocessedbeforethemachineautomatically stops. From the Run Job menu, sele

185.5.2 CountThe ‘Count’ function allows the global or job counts shown on the display to be set to zero. The global count continues to accrue even if

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195.5.3 Advanced settingsAdvanced settings allow adjustments to be made to various machine functions. It is speciconlytothejobyouareinwhenyo

20Maximum folds Adjustsupordownthemaximumnumberofformsthatcanbefolded together in a tower folder. If multiples are set to greater than th

215.6 Creating a new jobSelect ‘New Job’ from the main menu to display the Create screen as shown:Enterthetotalnumberoffoldedsheets(max.6),t

225.6.1 EnvelopesWhenyouentertheeditscreen,therst‘EditItem’shownwillbe#1whichistheenve-lope - higher numbers will be documents (fold

235.6.2 DocumentsPress  to highlight ‘Edit item’ scroll box, then use the scroll-up button to select #2 (this is usually the prime, or address docume

24template:Doubles Det. Detects for double documents. On by default. Deselect only if you are using unusual stationery that may cause spurious errors

25 Select the named sheet you wish to replace, then ‘Done’. When the New Name screen appears, use the Scroll Up/Down buttons to select therstchara

265.6.3 Saving the jobWhen all documents and inserts have been edited, you move to the Save screen, which al-lowsyou‘SaveAs’toanewjobname(for

275.7 OMR ReadingIf ‘Mark read’ was set to OMR when editing a document or insert, the following screen will appear when all other settings have been

28divert blank sheetsDiverts sheet with no gate mark without stopping machine. Sheet must be be-tween groups; if a mid-group sheet is diverted, then m

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295.8 Barcode readingIf ‘Mark read’ was set to Barcode when editing a document or insert, the following screen will appear when all other settings ha

305.9 Supervisor modeSupervisor mode can only be accessed by input of the correct PIN. It allows a variety of ma-chine functions, as described below.

31Analogue Sensors (only available if this option is set in Engineer mode)A read-only display of analogue sensor settings, as described below:Settings

325.10 Daily postDaily post allows a group of forms to be hand-fed, folded and inserted. Up to 8 forms of 80gsm (20lbs bond) may be fed, and they may

336 SETTING UP THE MACHINE6.1 Loading the paper hoppersInsert Feeder1. Tower folder is shown; feeder folder is similar except only 1 tray is tted a

34Tower Folder - curled forms stopDocuments that are slightly curled may not feed properly, as the leading edge may become snaggedattheinfeed.Toh

356.4 Using the accumulatorIfthemachineisttedwithanaccumulator,thiscanbeusedforgroupingformspriortofolding, or for OMR/Barcode grou

366.5 Operator settable separator (optional)The standard separator on the tower folder is spring-loaded and operates with a preset gap for80gsm(20l

37SECTION 7 OPERATOR MAINTENANCE7.1 Clearing paper crashesIf a paper crash occurs, the machine will stop and indicate the position of the crash on th

38Tower FolderOpen the side cover and operate the two green latches to raise the roller platten and open the daily-post hop-per. Also open the top cov

31 INTRODUCTIONWith this inserter you have an advanced, medium-volume folding and inserting machine. Itsmodularconstructionallowsupto8feedunit

397.2 Cleaning rollers and sensorsPeriodically, all rollers, feed wheels and sensors should be cleaned, especially if a long run is envisaged. Use on

40Cleaning sensors (contd.)Note: in most places the sensor or access hole is indicated with an arrow punched into the sheet metal. Spray the air jet l

41Closer areaOpen the closer cover below the envelope hopper and direct the jet of air onto the sensors, indicated by arrows in the following view. Fo

42With the side cover open, swing the upper green latch forwards to open the daily post hopper. Clean both halves as shown.Hinge the top cover forward

437.3 Maintaining the wetting systemThewettertanksuppliestheuidforwettingtheenvelopeapsandneedstoppingupfromtime to time. It is loc

448. DOCUMENT ORIENTATION TABLESPaper orientation on the feed hoppers will depend on fold type, accumulation tray, OMR/Bar-codeandfeedsequence.T

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41.2 Notes on the Use of this HandbookThisdocumentcontainsallgeneralinformationandexplanatorytextnecessaryinordertobe able to carry out t

52.1 General safety notes Caution! Please, read these notes with care. Save these instructions for later use. All notes and warnings

6machine tobe checkedby theServiceAgentAllow In the following cases, the mains plug must be unplugged and the device left for the authorized Servic

7In order to facilitate collection and treatment separated from normal domestic waste, elec-trical and electronic equipment is marked with the followi

83. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION3.1 Machine rating sheet1. CAUTION: In order to ensure correct safety and operation, this machine must only be installe