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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

    Si30-00004-1/c 4125126f/c 02/10/2003 1 introduction your folding and inserting machine enables you to fold docu- ments, insert them into envelopes and seal the envelope flaps. Small format documents can be added to folded large format documents, or can be inserted individually, without folding. This...

  • Page 3: Official Standards

    2 si30-00004-2/c 4125126f/c 02/10/2003 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, dual-pole protection against 5a current surges is required....

  • Page 4: Table of Contents

    Si30-00004-3/c 4125126f/c 02/10/2003 3 table of contents section a: general presentation ........... 7 1. Machine ................................................................................9 2. Control panel ............................................................... 10 3. Opening the machi...

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    4 si30-00004-4/c 4125126f/c 02/10/2003 2.3.1 double document detection activation/ deactivation for trays a and b. ........................ 36 2.3.2 displaying job adjustments ........................... 37 3. Loading documents ..................................................... 38 3.1 loading doc...

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    Si30-00004-5/c 4125126f/c 02/10/2003 5.

  • Page 7: Symbols Used

    6 si30-00004-6/c 4125126f/c 02/10/2003 symbols used indicates necessary information indicates potential problem area indicates an idea or interesting point illustration through an example.

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    Si30-00004-7/c 4125126f/c 02/10/2003 7 section a: general presentation 1. Machine ........................................................................... 9 2. Control panel ............................................................ 10 3. Opening the machine and internal view ............ 11.

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    8 si30-00004-8/c general presentation 4125126f/c 02/10/2003 1 2 3 4 5 7 12 13 6 8 17 10 9 11 16 15 14 15.

  • Page 10: Machine

    Si30-00004-9/c general presentation 4125126f/c 02/10/2003 9 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 10 lo...

  • Page 11: Control Panel

    10 si30-00004-10/c general presentation 4125126f/c 02/10/2003 2. Control panel display panel control keys selection key save to memory key cancellation key start and stop key.

  • Page 12: Opening The Machine

    Si30-00004-11/c general presentation 4125126f/c 02/10/2003 11 3. Opening the machine and internal view - squeeze the handle on the front - lift the lid of the machine upwards opening the machine.

  • Page 13: Internal View of The Machine

    12 si30-00004-12/c general presentation 4125126f/c 02/10/2003 envelope exit roller (e) shutter (7) moistening tray opening handle of the machine internal view of the machine.

  • Page 14: Section B: Functions

    Si30-00004-13/c 4125126f/c 02/10/2003 13 section b: functions 1. Installation and start-up ...................................... 15 1.1 installing the machine 15 1.2 installation and initial start-up 17 1.3 entering the unlocking code 17 1.4 selecting the language 18 1.5 filling the moistening tray...

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    14 si30-00004-14/c 4125126f/c 02/10/2003.

  • Page 16: Installation and Start-Up

    Si30-00004-15/c installation and start-up 4125126f/c 02/10/2003 15 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 doc...

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    16 si30-00004-16/c installation and start-up 4125126f/c 02/10/2003 connect the power cord to the machine and press the switch: the initialization screen will be displayed for a few seconds. 1.Install the document feeder by inserting its 2 plastic lugs into their respective slit, located on the base ...

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    Si30-00004-17/c installation and start-up 4125126f/c 02/10/2003 17 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 inputting (10 digits...

  • Page 19: 1.4 Selecting The Language

    18 si30-00004-18/c installation and start-up 4125126f/c 02/10/2003 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 enter the following...

  • Page 20: To Fill The Moistening Tray:

    Si30-00004-19/c installation and start-up 4125126f/c 02/10/2003 19 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 fo...

  • Page 21: 1.6 Double Detection Tray C

    20 si30-00004-20/c installation and start-up 4125126f/c 02/10/2003 1.6 double 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 this functi...

  • Page 22: Using The Machine

    Si30-00004-21/c using the machine 4125126f/c 02/10/2003 21 2. Using the machine to use the machine, the following must be specified: - type of document - type of envelope - trays this information is saved by the machine as a "job", corresponding to a specific application. There are nine (9) jobs whi...

  • Page 23: 2.1.1 Stored Job Selection

    22 si30-00004-22/c using the machine 4125126f/c 02/10/2003 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 (t...

  • Page 24: Envelope C6/5 :

    Si30-00004-23/c using the machine 4125126f/c 02/10/2003 23 job 3 auto a trays a and b function alternately, when one tray is empty, the machine switches automatically to the other c6/5-dl seal job 4 auto a+c trays a and b function alternately, and tray c functions simultaneously with whichever tray ...

  • Page 25: 2.1.3 Starting A Job

    24 si30-00004-24/c using the machine 4125126f/c 02/10/2003 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 p...

  • Page 26: Selecting Trays :

    Si30-00004-25/c using the machine 4125126f/c 02/10/2003 25 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 foldin...

  • Page 27: Document Formats Available

    26 si30-00004-26/c using the machine 4125126f/c 02/10/2003 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 closed (see "advanced functions") special open (see "adva...

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    Si30-00004-27/c using the machine 4125126f/c 02/10/2003 27 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 . - ...

  • Page 29: To Unlock A Job:

    28 si30-00004-28/c using the machine 4125126f/c 02/10/2003 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 icon beside the job number will disappear. 2.1.5 locking and unlocking a job ...

  • Page 30: 2.1.6 Counter

    Si30-00004-29/c using the machine 4125126f/c 02/10/2003 29 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 31: 2.2 Advanced Functions

    30 si30-00004-30/c 4125126f/c 02/10/2003 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. / do...

  • Page 32: 2.2.1 Changing The Language

    Si30-00004-31/c using the machine 4125126f/c 02/10/2003 31 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» fi...

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    32 si30-00004-32/c using the machine 4125126f/c 02/10/2003 to perform these adjustments : - select the line "set. Env / doc" using the key , - enter the manual adjustment menu using the key , - select the line you want to change, using the key , - enter the manual adjustment sub-menu using the key ,...

  • Page 34: Changing The Size:

    Si30-00004-33/c using the machine 4125126f/c 02/10/2003 33 changing the size: indicate the height of the envelope or document in millimetres 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 in...

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    34 si30-00004-34/c using the machine 4125126f/c 02/10/2003 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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    Si30-00004-35/c using the machine 4125126f/c 02/10/2003 35 size: 105 mm to 165 mm, manually adjustable (in 1 mm increments) 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) size: 177 mm to 356 m...

  • Page 37: Deactivation (Tray C)

    36 si30-00004-36/c 4125126f/c 02/10/2003 2.2.3 double document detection activation/ deactivation (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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    Si30-00004-37/c using the machine 4125126f/c 02/10/2003 37 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. Sing...

  • Page 39: Loading Documents

    38 si30-00004-38/c loading documents 4125126f/c 02/10/2003 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 simultane...

  • Page 40: Automatic Feeding

    Si30-00004-39/c loading documents 4125126f/c 02/10/2003 39 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...

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    40 si30-00004-40/c loading documents 4125126f/c 02/10/2003 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 ...

  • Page 42: 3.3 Loading Envelopes

    Si30-00004-41/c loading documents 4125126f/c 02/10/2003 41 3.3 loading envelopes 1. Adjust the rear guide to the size of the envelopes. Guide adjusted for small envelopes guide adjusted for large envelopes "locked" position : forward "unlocked" position : backward 2. Unlock the lever backward to the...

  • Page 43: Used.

    42 si30-00004-42/c loading documents 4125126f/c 02/10/2003 4.Place the envelopes in the envelope tray. The flap should be closed, facing downwards and towards the back of the machine. 5. Adjust the lateral guides to the size of the envelopes, without squeezing them. 6. Lock the lever forward (in pos...

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    Si30-00004-43/c loading documents 4125126f/c 02/10/2003 43 3.4 loading small inserts and reply envelopes (tray c) 1. Slide the lateral envelope guides apart. 2. Take the stack of small inserts or reply envelopes and jog it on a flat surface. 3. Tip the pressure pad back- ward and holding it there, i...

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    44 si30-00004-44/c loading documents 4125126f/c 02/10/2003 4. Release the pressure pad and bring the guides together against the small inserts or reply envelopes, without squeezing them..

  • Page 46: Section C: Help and Advice

    Si30-00004-45/c 4125126f/c 02/10/2003 45 section c: help and advice 1. Help guide .................................................................... 47 1.1 error messages 47 1.2 symptoms and remedies 53 2. Jam clearing ............................................................... 58 2.1 clearing...

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    46 si30-00004-46/c 4125126f/c 02/10/2003.

  • Page 48: Help Guide

    Si30-00004-47/c help guide 4125126f/c 02/10/2003 47 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 that the envelope pa...

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    48 si30-00004-48/c help guide 4125126f/c 02/10/2003 double document detection in trays a-b • stuck documents • document outside the specification • release the blue locking levers, take out the documents. • separate the docu- ments stuck together. Replace them in the trays, lock the levers and press...

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    Si30-00004-49/c help guide 4125126f/c 02/10/2003 49 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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    50 si30-00004-50/c help guide 4125126f/c 02/10/2003 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 th...

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    Si30-00004-51/c help guide 4125126f/c 02/10/2003 51 double detection, check contents of envelope stuck documents document outside the specification or detector failure. .Ensure the remaining documents are not stuck. . Check the contents of the envelope. If the envelope does not contain a double docu...

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    52 si30-00004-52/c help guide 4125126f/c 02/10/2003 open then close the machine the machine was unable to run through its normal cycle. Open the machine, remove the docu- ments if any are jammed inside and close the machine again. Job defect er3 minor defect, it has become impossible to use this job...

  • Page 54: 1.2 Symptoms and Remedies

    Si30-00004-53/c help guide 4125126f/c 02/10/2003 53 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 55: Causes

    54 si30-00004-54/c help guide 4125126f/c 02/10/2003 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 gui- des, see "loading the docu- ment" 2. See the chapter "cleaning ...

  • Page 56: Causes

    Si30-00004-55/c help guide 4125126f/c 02/10/2003 55 double documents not detected causes 1. Mixed documents of different types or out of specification documents 2. Double detection not activated remedies 1. Process different types of paper separately or see specifications 2. Activate double detectio...

  • Page 57: Causes

    56 si30-00004-56/c help guide 4125126f/c 02/10/2003 documents ejected above/below envelope causes 1. Envelopes incorrectly loaded 2. Envelope out of specification remedies 1. Correctly position the envelopes in their tray, see "loading the envelopes" 2. See specification insufficient moistening caus...

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    Si30-00004-57/c help guide 4125126f/c 02/10/2003 57 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. Envelo...

  • Page 59: Jam Clearing

    58 si30-00004-58/c jam clearing 4125126f/c 02/10/2003 - 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 back on the base and plug in ...

  • Page 60

    Si30-00004-59/c jam clearing 4125126f/c 02/10/2003 59 2.2 unjamming the document path 2.3 unblocking path of small inserts (tray c) open the machine, remove any documents in areas 1 to 8 and behind the shutter 7 (to release the jammed documents, turn blue flywheel d or roller e). Pinch the opening c...

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    60 si30-00004-60/c jam clearing 4125126f/c 02/10/2003 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 ...

  • Page 62: Cleaning

    Si30-00004-61/c cleaning 4125126f/c 02/10/2003 61 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 opti...

  • Page 63: 3.1.1  Internal Rollers

    62 si30-00004-62/c cleaning 4125126f/c 02/10/2003 3.1.1 internal rollers - open the machine - use a cleaning product recommended by your 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 64: 3.1.2 Envelope Tray Rollers

    Si30-00004-63/c cleaning 4125126f/c 02/10/2003 63 3.1.2 envelope tray rollers use a cleaning product recommended by your re-seller 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 re-seller and app...

  • Page 65: 3.1.4 A/b Feeder Rollers

    64 si30-00004-64/c cleaning 4125126f/c 02/10/2003 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 120 g or 80 g sheet of paper with the cleaning product supplied by your seller. - place the sheet of paper in the tray, with the s...

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    Si30-00004-65/c cleaning 4125126f/c 02/10/2003 65 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. Clean them with a thin trickle of water 5. If these brushes are worn, replace them with new on...

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    66 si30-00004-66/c 4125126f/c 02/10/2003.

  • Page 68: Feeder (Trays A and B)

    Si30-00004-67/c specifications 4125126f/c 02/10/2003 67 feeder (trays a and b) standard documents a4 (210x297mm), letter us (8 ½ x 11) 2/3 a4 (210x198 mm), 8 ½ x 8 a4 (210 x 148,5 mm), 8 ½ x 5 ½ other dimensions width 142 to 226 mm height 80 to 356 mm in 1 mm increments paper quality coated paper* 9...

  • Page 69: Tray B

    68 si30-00004-68/c specifications 4125126f/c 02/10/2003 tray b size width 142 mm to 226 mm height 80 to 356 mm paper quality coated paper* 90 g/m² to 120 g/m² in automatic mode printed matter, listing paper, photocopies, offset 80 g/m² to 90 g/m 2 in automatic and manual mode the insert should alway...

  • Page 70: Tray C

    Si30-00004-69/c specifications 4125126f/c 02/10/2003 69 tray c (enclosed small format documents) size width 142 mm to 226 mm height 80 to 150 mm paper quality printed matter, listing paper, photocopy paper 80 g/m² to 120 g/m 2 offset paper, bristol board, *coated paper 80 g/m² to 250 g/m 2 *coated p...

  • Page 71: Envelope Tray

    70 si30-00004-70/c specifications 4125126f/c 02/10/2003 envelope tray size width 224 mm to 240 mm height small 90 mm to 125 mm great 152 mm to 165 mm folding and insertion capacity single fold up to 5 sheets 70 to 80 g/m 2 up to 3 sheets 86 to 120 g/m 2 double parallel fold up to 3 sheets 70 to 85 g...

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    4125126f/c 02/10/2003 4125126f/c - 02/10/2003 si30-0003-04/c.