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Francotyp-Postalia FPi 500 User Manual

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    4125126f/c 02/10/2003 folding and inserting machine user's guide si30-0003-01/c.

  • Page 2: Introduction

    1 si30-0008-1/b 4125603c/b 10/10/2003 introduction your folding and inserting machine enables you to fold docu- ments, insert them into envelopes and seal the envelope flaps. Small inserts business reply envelopes (bre) can be added to folded large format documents, or can be inserted individually, ...

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    2 si30-0008-2/b 4125603c/b 10/10/2003.

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    3 si30-0008-3/b 4125603c/b 10/10/2003 this manual cannot be reproduced, registered or transmitted by any electronic, mechanical or other means, partly or wholly, without permission of your vendor/reseller..

  • Page 5: Official Standards

    4 si30-0008-4/b 4125603c/b 10/10/2003 official standards in order to comply with standards en60950 and ul1950, this equipment must be connected to standard installation of the construction industry. In order to protect the internal wiring, pro- tection against 5a current surges is required. This equ...

  • Page 6: Table of Contents

    5 si30-0008-5/b 4125603c/b 10/10/2003 table of contents section a: general presentation ........... 9 1. Machine .......................................................................... 11 2. Control panel ........................................................... 12 3. Opening the machine and in...

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    6 si30-0008-6/b 4125603c/b 10/10/2003 2.2 advanced functions .............................................. 32 2.2.1 changing the language ................................. 33 2.2.2 settings for envelope formats and special documents ......................................... 33 2.2.3 double document...

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    7 si30-0008-7/b 4125603c/b 10/10/2003 2. Jam clearing ...................................................................60 2.1 clearing the feeders (tray a and b) ....................... 60 2.2 unjamming the document path.............................. 61 2.3 unblocking path of small inserts (tray c...

  • Page 9: Symbols Used

    8 si30-0008-8/b 4125603c/b 10/10/2003 symbols used indicates necessary information indicates potential problem area indicates an idea or interesting point illustration through an example.

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    9 si30-0008-9/b 4125603c/b 10/10/2003 section a: general presentation 1. Machine .......................................................................... 11 2. Control panel ...........................................................12 3. Opening the machine and internal view ......... 13.

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    10 si30-0008-10/b general presentation 4125603c/b 10/10/2003 1 2 3 4 5 7 12 13 6 8 17 10 9 11 16 15 14 15.

  • Page 12: 1. Machine

    11 si30-0008-11/b general presentation 4125603c/b 10/10/2003 1. Machine 1 control panel 2 display 3 tray a (document feeder) 4 tray b (document feeder) 5 envelope tray 6 tray c (small insert or reply envelope feeder) 7 catch tray 8 opening handle of the machine 9 paper side guide locking levers (tra...

  • Page 13: 2. Control Panel

    12 si30-0008-12/b general presentation 4125603c/b 10/10/2003 2. Control panel display panel control keys selection key save to memory key cancellation key start and stop key.

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    13 si30-0008-13/b general presentation 4125603c/b 10/10/2003 3. Opening the machine and internal view to open the machine: squeeze the handle on the front. Lift the lid of the machine upwards. Envelope exit roller (e) shutter (7) moistening tray opening handle of the machine.

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  • Page 16: Section B: Functions

    15 si30-0008-15/b 4125603c/b 10/10/2003 section b: functions 1. Installation and start-up......................................... 17 1.1 installing the machine .............................................. 17 1.2 installation and initial start-up .................................. 19 1.3 entering ...

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    16 si30-0008-16/b 4125603c/b 10/10/2003 3. Loading documents ..................................................... 40 3.1 loading documents (trays a and b in automatic mode) .................................................... 40 3.2 loading documents in manual mode (tray a) .......... 42 3.3 loadin...

  • Page 18: 1. Installation and Start-Up

    17 si30-0008-17/b installation and start-up 4125603c/b 10/10/2003 1. Installation and start-up 1.1 installing the machine upon receiving the machine, check the content according to the list below : base 2 rear guides for envelope tray document feeders trays a and b 1 power cord four transparent docu...

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    18 si30-0008-18/b installation and start-up 4125603c/b 10/10/2003 connect the power cord to the machine on main and press the switch : the initialization screen will be displayed for a few seconds. Install the document feeder by inserting its 2 plastic lugs into their respective slit, located on the...

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    19 si30-0008-19/b installation and start-up 4125603c/b 10/10/2003 1. Select a number between 0 and 9, using the keys . 2. Press start s t o p to select the number and the cursor should move automatically to the next position. 3. Repeat these two operations until you have finished entering (10 digits...

  • Page 21: 1.4 Selecting The Language

    20 si30-0008-20/b installation and start-up 4125603c/b 10/10/2003 1.4 selecting the language the default configuration of your machine is english. To modify the language: - if the machine is switched on, switch it off then on again. - during the initialization phase press esc to display the followin...

  • Page 22: To Fill The Moistening Tray

    21 si30-0008-21/b installation and start-up 4125603c/b 10/10/2003 1.5 filling the moistening tray the moistening tray is a device that enables the machine to moisten the glue on the envelope flap so that it can be sealed. This screen appears each time the machine is started up and remains active for...

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    22 si30-0008-22/b installation and start-up 4125603c/b 10/10/2003 1.6 double document detection tray c this option is deactivated by default. This function enables the machine to detect the presence of two small inserts passing simultaneously through the insertion circuit. To activate it, select thi...

  • Page 24: Using The Machine

    23 si30-0008-23/b using the machine 4125603c/b 10/10/2003 2. Using the machine to use the machine, the following must be specified: - type of document - type of envelope - feeder trays being trays this information is saved by the machine as a "job", corresponding to a specific application. There are...

  • Page 25: 2.1.1 Stored Job Selection

    24 si30-0008-24/b using the machine 4125603c/b 10/10/2003 2.1.1 stored job selection when first entering this screen, no line is active. Pressing the key activates the "counter" line, and each time this key is pressed, the next line will be selected. Use the keys to select the job number desired (th...

  • Page 26: Envelope # 10 :

    25 si30-0008-25/b using the machine 4125603c/b 10/10/2003 job 3 auto a trays a and b function alternately, when one tray is empty, the machine switches automatically to the other letter 11" job 4 auto a+c trays a and b function alternately, and tray c functions simultaneously with whichever tray is ...

  • Page 27: 2.1.3 Starting A Job

    26 si30-0008-26/b using the machine 4125603c/b 10/10/2003 2.1.3 starting a job - select the line "job number", with the key. - choose a job number with . - load the appropriate trays with your documents. - press the start s t o p key to start the cycle. The cycle can be interrupted at any time by pr...

  • Page 28: Selecting Trays :

    27 si30-0008-27/b using the machine 4125603c/b 10/10/2003 selecting trays : to change the tray operating mode in a job. - select the "tray" line using the key . - select the desired function using the keys . Tray functions available: the largest document format will be taken into account for folding...

  • Page 29: Document Formats Available

    28 si30-0008-28/b using the machine 4125603c/b 10/10/2003 document formats available envelope selection to change the envelope format in a job. - select the "envelope" line using the key . - select the desired format using the keys . Special seal (see "advanced functions") special no seal (see "adva...

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    29 si30-0008-29/b using the machine 4125603c/b 10/10/2003 changing the height of the address this setting enables adjustment of the fold position to have the printed address seen through the envelope window. - select the line "address height" using the key . - change the setting using the keys . - p...

  • Page 31: To Unlock A Job:

    30 si30-0008-30/b using the machine 4125603c/b 10/10/2003 to unlock a job: - press the key esc , - keep this key pressed, - validate and save the unlocking using the key , - the job is then unprotected, and the key-shaped symbol beside the job number will disappear. 2.1.5 locking and unlocking a job...

  • Page 32: 2.1.6 Counter

    31 si30-0008-31/b using the machine 4125603c/b 10/10/2003 2.1.6 counter the machine has 2 counters. - the first one can be read on the initialization screen when the machine is switched on. It indicates the total number of cycles performed, all jobs included, since the machine was used for the very ...

  • Page 33: 2.2 Advanced Functions

    32 si30-0008-32/b 4125603c/b 10/10/2003 2.2 advanced functions to enter the advanced functions mode: - during initialization, press the key esc the following screen will appear: initialization in progress machine setup serial number : 0000000000 press to confirm language : english set : env. / doc. ...

  • Page 34: 2.2.1 Changing The Language

    33 si30-0008-33/b using the machine 4125603c/b 10/10/2003 2.2.1 changing the language the machine’s user default language is set to english. This can be changed by holding down the esc key while switching the machine on from the switch located at the back of the machine. 1. Select the "language" lin...

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    34 si30-0008-34/b using the machine 4125603c/b 10/10/2003 - enter the manual adjustment menu using the key , - enter the manual adjustment sub-menu using the key , to perform these adjustments : - select the line "set. Env / doc" using the key , - select the line you want to change, using the key , ...

  • Page 36: Changing The Size:

    35 si30-0008-35/b using the machine 4125603c/b 10/10/2003 changing the size: indicate the height of the envelope or document in millimeters correcting the stop position of the envelope: you can correct the position of the envelope in order to insert folded leaflets correctly. If the settings are inc...

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    36 si30-0008-36/b using the machine 4125603c/b 10/10/2003 size: 105 mm to 125 mm, manually adjustable (105, 108, 110, 114, 115, 120 and 125 mm) position correction: +7 mm to -8 mm, manually adjustable (in 1 mm increments) moistening position: 13 mm to 45 mm, manually adjustable (in 1 mm increments) ...

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    37 si30-0008-37/b using the machine 4125603c/b 10/10/2003 size: 177 mm to 356 mm, manually adjustable (in 1 mm increments) manual adjustment of special documents special document height setup press to confirm size : 178 mm.

  • Page 39: Desactivation (Tray C)

    38 si30-0008-38/b 4125603c/b 10/10/2003 2.2.3 double document detection activation/ desactivation (tray c) to activate this mode: - select the line "double det. Bin c", using . - activate or deactivate using the keys - cancel any changes using the key esc . - save changes to memory with the key . - ...

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    39 si30-0008-39/b using the machine 4125603c/b 10/10/2003 2.3.2 displaying job adjustments to access this screen: - you should be in user mode. - press the esc key and keep it pressed - press the key the following screen will appear. - exit this screen using the esc key to return to user mode. Infor...

  • Page 41: Loading Documents

    40 si30-0008-40/b loading documents 4125603c/b 10/10/2003 3. Loading documents 3.1 loading documents (trays a and b in automatic mode) documents are loaded vertically in the natural direction of reading. The document containing the address must always face the user. When both feeders feed simultaneo...

  • Page 42: Automatic Feeding

    41 si30-0008-41/b loading documents 4125603c/b 10/10/2003 4. Lock the lateral guides and the blue locking levers. Automatic feeding - avoid mixing documents of different sizes and weights (thickness) in the same tray. - in case of documents particularly difficult to handle (uneven, smooth, rough or ...

  • Page 43: Time.

    42 si30-0008-42/b loading documents 4125603c/b 10/10/2003 3.2 loading documents in manual mode (tray a) before selecting manual mode, remove any document previously loaded in tray a. Check and adjust the lateral guides if necessary. Insert a document or a set of docu- ments manually into tray a to s...

  • Page 44: 3.3 Loading Envelopes

    43 si30-0008-43/b loading documents 4125603c/b 10/10/2003 3.3 loading envelopes "locked" position : forward "unlocked" position : backward 1. Unlock the lever backward (to the position) 2. Adjust the lateral envelope gui- des 3.Place the envelopes in the envelope tray. The flap should be closed, fac...

  • Page 45: Of Envelope Is Being Used.

    44 si30-0008-44/b loading documents 4125603c/b 10/10/2003 4. Adjust the lateral guides to the size of the envelopes, without squeezing them. 5. Lock the lever forward (in position ). It is not necessary to adjust the guides each time envelopes are loaded, as long as the same type of envelope is bein...

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    45 si30-0008-45/b loading documents 4125603c/b 10/10/2003 3.4 loading small inserts and reply envelopes (tray c) slide the lateral envelope gui- des apart. Take the stack of small inserts or reply envelopes and jog it on a flat surface. Tip the pressure pad back- ward and holding it there, insert th...

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    46 si30-0008-46/b 4125603c/b 10/10/2003 release the pressure pad and bring the guides together against the small inserts or reply envelopes, without squeezing them..

  • Page 48: Section C: Help and Advice

    47 si30-0008-47/b 4125603c/b 10/10/2003 section c: help and advice 1. Help guide ........................................................................ 49 1.1 error messages ..................................................... 49 1.2 symptoms and remedies ...................................... 55...

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  • Page 50: 1.1 Error Messages

    49 si30-0008-49/b help guide 4125603c/b 10/10/2003 1.1 error messages check the envelope tray • no envelope in the holder. • no envelope fed up by the machine. • envelope distorted. • envelope crumpled during its progress through the machine. Reinsert envelopes. Adjust the guides on tray e, check th...

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    50 si30-0008-50/b help guide 4125603c/b 10/10/2003 double document detection in trays a-b • stuck documents • document outside the specification • release the blue locking levers, take out the docu- ments. • separate the documents stuck together. Replace them in the trays, lock the levers and press ...

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    51 si30-0008-51/b help guide 4125603c/b 10/10/2003 keyboard fault when powered up, one or more keys on the keyboard are depressed. Check if one key is not stuck. Check the rear guide of the envelope tray envelope size does not match the position of the rear guide. Double envelope detected. • adjust ...

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    52 si30-0008-52/b help guide 4125603c/b 10/10/2003 remove the documents from the entry of trays a + b document(s) jammed in the entry of the feeder a (and/or b) stopping the cycle. Open the entry of the tray, using the lever, remove the jammed document and return the lever to its locked position the...

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    53 si30-0008-53/b help guide 4125603c/b 10/10/2003 double detection, check contents of envelope stuck documents document outside the specification or detector failure. Ensure the remaining do- cuments are not stuck. Check the contents of the envelope. If the envelope does not contain a double docume...

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    54 si30-0008-54/b help guide 4125603c/b 10/10/2003 open then close the machine the machine was unable to run through its normal cycle. Open the machine, remove the documents if any are jammed inside and close the machine again. Job defect er3 minor defect, it has become impossible to use this job. S...

  • Page 56: 1.2 Symptoms and Remedies

    55 si30-0008-55/b help guide 4125603c/b 10/10/2003 1.2 symptoms and remedies envelope not closed or improperly closed remedies 1/ see remedy insufficient moistening 2/ select "seal" in the line "envelope" 3/ check document compliance with job or check machine specifications 4/ check job content 5/. ...

  • Page 57: Causes

    56 si30-0008-56/b help guide 4125603c/b 10/10/2003 causes 1/ side-guides incorrectly locked or unlocked 2/ dirty rollers 3/ trays a and/or b incorrectly locked faulty fold remedies 1/ adjust the document, small insert and envelope guides, see "loading the document" 2/ see the chapter "cleaning the r...

  • Page 58: Cause

    57 si30-0008-57/b help guide 4125603c/b 10/10/2003 double documents not detected cause 1/ mixed documents of different types or out of specification documents 2/ double detection not activated remedy 1/ process different types of paper separately or see specifications 2/ activate double detection, s...

  • Page 59: Cause

    58 si30-0008-58/b help guide 4125603c/b 10/10/2003 documents ejected above/below envelope cause 1/ envelopes incorrectly loaded 2/ envelope out of specification remedy 1/ correctly position the envelopes in their tray, see "loading the envelopes" 2/ see specification insufficient moistening cause 1/...

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    59 si30-0008-59/b help guide 4125603c/b 10/10/2003 2/ type or size of fold unsuited to envelope 3/ documents or envelopes outside the specifications or distorted 4/ dirty rollers 5/ lateral guides incorrectly adjusted and/or incorrectly locked 6/ too many documents inserted simultaneously 7/ envelop...

  • Page 61: Jam Clearing

    60 si30-0008-60/b jam clearing 4125603c/b 10/10/2003 2.1 clearing the feeders (tray a and b) switch off the machine. Tip the feeder forward and unplug the connector. Take out the feeder from the base. Remove the jammed document through the lower part of the feeder. After unjamming, place the feeder ...

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    61 si30-0008-61/b jam clearing 4125603c/b 10/10/2003 2.2 unjamming the document path open the machine, remove any documents in areas 1 to 8 and behind the shutter 7 (to release the jammed documents, turn blue flywheel or roller e). Eeeee 8 88 88 7 77 77 2.3 unblocking path of small inserts (tray c) ...

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    62 si30-0008-62/b jam clearing 4125603c/b 10/10/2003 2.4 clearing the envelope tray in case of envelope jamming, perform the following procedure: - open the machine, take out the jammed envelope(s) through the internal paper path. - if some envelopes are still jammed, close the machine, remove the e...

  • Page 64: Cleaning

    63 si30-0008-63/b cleaning 4125603c/b 10/10/2003 3. Cleaning 3.1 cleaning the rollers the cleaning of the rollers offers the following benefits: - improved paper take-up from the document, small insert and envelope trays, - reduced risk of paper jams, - preserves the roller material. To ensure optim...

  • Page 65: 3.1.1  Internal Rollers

    64 si30-0008-64/b cleaning 4125603c/b 10/10/2003 3.1.1 internal rollers - open the machine - use a cleaning product recommended by your vendor/ reseller and apply it with a lint-free cloth. Wipe each rubber roller while turning it manually. Rollers to be cleaned - close the machine.

  • Page 66: 3.1.2

    65 si30-0008-65/b cleaning 4125603c/b 10/10/2003 3.1.2 envelope tray rollers use a cleaning product recommended by your vendor/reseller and apply it with a lint-free cloth. Wipe each rubber roller while turning it manually. 3.1.3 tray c rollers use a cleaning product recommended by your vendor/resel...

  • Page 67: 3.1.4 A/b Feeder Rollers

    66 si30-0008-66/b cleaning 4125603c/b 10/10/2003 3.1.4 a/b feeder rollers - power up the machine - select feed method "auto 1" - impregnate 25 mm of the lower part of a 24 lbs bond sheet of paper with the cleaning product supplied by your service provider. - place the sheet of paper in the tray, wit...

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    67 si30-0008-67/b cleaning 4125603c/b 10/10/2003 3.3 cleaning the casing of the machine clean with a damp cloth and a slightly soapy solu tion. 3.2 cleaning/replacing moistening brushes 1. Open the machine 2. Remove the moistening tray by holding it with the blue handles. 3. Remove the 3 brushes 4. ...

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  • Page 70: Feeder (Trays A and B)

    69 si30-0008-69/b specifications 4125603c/b 10/10/2003 feeder (trays a and b) standard documents a4 (210 x 297mm), letter us (8 1/2" x 11") legal (8 1/2" x 14") other dimensions width 5 5/8 " to 8 7/8 " (142 to 226 mm) height 3 1/8" to 14" (80 to 356 mm) in 1 mm increments paper quality coated paper...

  • Page 71: Tray B

    70 si30-0008-70/b specifications 4125603c/b 10/10/2003 tray b size width 5 5/8 " to 8 7/8 " (142 to 226 mm) height 3 1/8" to 14" (80 to 356 mm) paper quality coated paper* 24 lbs to 32 lbs in automatic mode printed matter, listing paper, photocopies, offset 20 lbs to 24 lbs in automatic and manual m...

  • Page 72: Tray C

    71 si30-0008-71/b specifications 4125603c/b 10/10/2003 tray c (enclosed small format documents) size width 5 5/8 " to 8 7/8 " (142 to 226 mm) height 3 1/8" to 5 7/8" (80 to 150 mm) paper quality printed matter, listing paper, photocopy paper 24 lbs to 32 lbs offset paper, bristol board, *coated pape...

  • Page 73: Envelope Tray

    72 si30-0008-72/b specifications 4125603c/b 10/10/2003 envelope tray size width 8 6/8 " to 9 1/2 " (224 mm to 240 mm) height 3 1/2 " to 4 7/8 " (90 mm to 125 mm) folding and insertion capacity c fold up to 5 sheets 20 lbs up to 3 sheets 24 lbs to 32 lbs double parallel fold up to 3 sheets 20 lbs (ha...

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