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6 Bin and 10 Bin Vertical Collators
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2. Installation
3. Getting to the know the collator
a. Main components
b. The control panel
4. Operator instructions
a. Loading paper
b. Operation the collator
c. Bin indicators, display description
d. Correcting counter and stacker position
e. Programming preset counter / sheet insertion program
f. Zero setting, total counter
g. LED indications, third party device
h. Disabling stacker motion
i. Speed adjustment
j. Disengaging bin’s with defective sensors
5. Maintenance
6. Problem solving
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1. Introduction
This operator manual describes how to operate the collators, 300 / 400 as stand
alone units.
For third party arrangements, refer to the operators manual for the third party
device.
2. Operational Safety
Always connect the equipment to a properly grounded power source receptacle.
If in doubt, have the receptacle checked by a qualified electrician.
WARNING: Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can
result in electrical shock.
Always follow all warnings marked on, or supplied with, the equipment.
Always locate the equipment on a solid support surface with adequate strength
for the weight of the machine.
Always exercise care in moving or relocating the equipment.
Always keep magnets and all devices with strong magnetic field away from the
machine.
Never use a ground adaptor plug to connect the equipment to a power source
receptacle that lacks a ground connection terminal.
Never attempt any maintenance function that is not specifically described in this
document.
Never remove the covers or guards that are fastened with screws.
Never install the unit near a radiator or any other heat source.
Never override or “cheat” electrical or mechanical interlock devices.
Never operate the equipment if you notice unusual noises or odors. Disconnect
the power cord from the power source receptacle and call your customer service
engineer to correct the problem.
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3. Installation
Plug the collator cord into the power source. Make sure that the collator is
plugged in securely. If any extension cord is being used, check all cord
connections.
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4. Getting to know the collator
Take a few minutes to become familiar with the main components of the
collator.
A. Main components
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B. The control panel
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Operator Instructions
A. Load paper
1) Make sure that the sheets are well fanned to avoid misfeeds or double feeds.
2) Align the sheets well to achieve a reliable collating operation and good stacking result.
3) Make sure that the ink has dried out well.
4) Press the load lever downwards to release the bins.
5) Load the sheets into the bins.
6) Move the adjustable side guide up against the sheets until there is no clearance.
7) Raise the load lever to actuate the feed rollers.
B. Operating the collator
1) Set the on/off switch to on position. The counter display will show “HEJ” to confirm that
all the systems are ok.
2) Select output mode.
- Offset/straight stacking mode
- Third party mode
3) Select stacking mode if set to stacking
- Straight stacking
- Offset stacking
4) Set the adjustable stacker guide (left) to the selected paper size.
5) Set the adjustable stacker guide (right) to the paper size.
6) Press test/calibration button.
The collator will adjust to the number of bin’s used and the paper quality in each bin and
is now ready for operation. Check the result to make sure that it is ok and press start.
C. Bin indicators
LED-POSITION DESCRIPTION NOTES
Firm light Double sheet / Jam detect Can be caused by
- Double sheets
- Paper jam
- Reducing paper feeding
capability
- Incorrect paper length
(compared to the
calibrated length).
Flashing (slow) Missfeed indication
Flashing (fast) Comes on after the calibrated cycle.
The bin sensor, that flashes, is
incapable of sensing double sheets but
is operational and still has got the
missfeed control. The other bin sensors
are ok and calibrated.
D. Correcting counter and stacker position.
Step # Description Action Notes
1 Reduce the total counter Press “reset of counter” In offset stacking mode
value by 1 set. shortly. the stacker will cycle
once.
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E. Programming preset counter and sheet insertion program
Step # Description Action Notes
1 Select program mode Press “selection programming
mode” until the LED indicating the
program to be set is lit. (preset
counter or sheet insertion program)
2 View programmed Press “reset of counter” The display will show the
value value flashing.
3 Program a new value a. Press “reset of counter”
to access the first digit
(this digit will be shown
flashing).
b. Press “selection
programming mode” to Repeat these two steps
change the setting. (b and c)
c. Press “reset of counter” to
confirm the setting and
access the second digit.
d. .Repeat this for the
remaining (2) digits
starting with pressing
“selection programming
mode”.
e. After adjusting the last
digit-press “reset of
counter” to confirm the
setting made.
Display shows 000
F. Zero setting total counter
Step # Description Action
1 Zero set the total counter Press reset of the counter for more than one (1) second.
G. LED indications, third party device
LED-Indication Description
Firm light Third party device mode selected.
Flashing Third party shut down.
H. Disabling stacker motion
Step # Description Action Notes
1 Disable stacker motion Press “offset/straight stacking” For handling of extreme
for more than two (2) seconds. light weight papers.
2 Regain stacker motion Press “offset/straight stacking”
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I. Collator speed adjustment
Step # Description Action Notes
1 Enter speed adjustment Press “selection programming The last bin LED will
mode. mode” for more than two (2) light up and the counter
seconds. display show speed in
Sets/h:10
2 Select collating speed Press “selection programming The counter will display
mode” the speed in Set/h:10
3 Confirm Adjustment Press “selection programming The counter will now
mode” for more than two (2) display the total counter
seconds. (The bin LED will value.
go out)
J. Disengaging bin’s with defective sensors*
Step # Description Action Notes
1 Isolate defective bin sensors Press “test and calibration” for The electronics check all
and disengage these bins more than five (5) seconds. bin sensors and
disengages the bins with
defective sensors.
2 Reengage bins after Press “test and calibration” for
correction of the problem. more than five (5) seconds.
• This process can also be used to disengage bins with other problems. In this case the feed
roller shaft is removed and a sheet inserted (80 gsm or heavier) in the bin to cover the bin
sensor (simulating a defective sensor). Pressing “test and calibration” for more than five (5)
seconds will now disengage this bin.
5. Cleaning Feed rollers and paper separator pad.
A. Remove the feed roller assembly shaft by pressing it to the left side.
The right end of the feed roller assembly will now be released and the assembly can be
removed.
B. Clean the feed rollers and paper separator pad with an alcoholic based liquid.
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6. Problem solving
Problem Possible Causes Action
The machine is inoperative and the Stacker tray blocked and can not reach Switch the machine off. Unblock tray and
letters “HEJ” are not shown on the home position. switch machine off.
display when the machine is switched
on
The machine is inoperative as the start a. Machine in jam condition a. Clean jam
button is pressed. b. Load lever in lower position b. Raise load lever to upper position
c. Stacker full c. Empty stacker
d. Conveyor door open d. Close door
e. Third party shut down e. Correct problem in third party
device.
Repeated misfeeds/Double feeds a. Feed rollers need cleaning a. Check/Clean
b. Paper separator pad needs b. Check/Clean
cleaning c. Check/Fan
c. Sheet not fanned enough d. Check
(ink/powder/cutting burrs
etc. will make this very
important step)
d. Paper quality out of
specification
Incorrect double feed / jam indication a. Different paper quality or a. Perform calibration cycle
print impression in the bins b. Check the sheets
since previous calibration.
b. Mixed sheets (mixed paper
qualities).
Front panel commands inoperative Machine has accidentally entered Switch machine on/off.
service mode
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