Standard Autocreaser 33 Manual
Standard Autocreaser 33 Manual
Instruction Manual
OPERATORS MANUAL
Standard Morgana AutoCreaser 33
INTRODUCTION
The Morgana Autocreaser 33 PAGE 3
SAFETY Do’s & Don’ts 4
THE AUTOCREASER 33
Labelled Photograph 6
THE CONTROLS
The control panel 7
Features on the control panel 8
PERFORATING
Equipment, spares 19
Setting the machine 20
TROUBLE SHOOTING 26
DISPATCH KIT 29
ACCESSORIES & OPTIONS 30
RECOMMENDED SPARES 31
PRODUCT RECYCLING & DISPOSAL 33
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AutoCreaser 33 INTRODUCTION
AutoCreaser 33
The feed on the Autocreaser 33 can also be manually operated for use with
heavy stock, very small or very large sheets, embossed or even irregular
sheets.
The minimum sheet size when the machine is used in automatic mode is
140mm x 210mm (5½ “x 8½”).
The crease is programmed from the leading edge of the sheet using the
controls on the front panel.
The blade and anvil are mechanically controlled over their entire length
and can be adjusted to accommodate various weights of media.
IMPORTANT
The operating environment should be controlled to a temperature between
16° C and 27° C Maximum
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Safety Do’s & Don’ts
Do not - install the machine in an unstable place such that it tilts or shakes.
Do not - unplug the plug or unplug the power cord from the outlet with a wet hand,
this can cause an electric shock.
Do not - unscrew and remove any covers from the machine, as it can cause an
electric shock or injury.
Do not - place receptacles containing liquids on any surface.
Do not - adjust any part of the machine whilst rollers are running
Do not - operate the machine with loose or trailing clothing or loose hair.
Do not - under any circumstances adjust the paper gate when the machine is
switched on.
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AUTOCREASER 33
AutoCreaser 33
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AutoCreaser 33 THE CONTROLS
The Display Unit and the Switches on the Control Panel allow the
operator to read, edit, create and initiate numerous creasing programs
within the memory.
Selection Switch
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THE CONTROLS
System switch
When activated the system switch will operate the motors in order to begin the
creasing sequence.
Compressor switch
Allows the operator to switch off the compressor unit in order to utilise the machine
to manually feed sheets.
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AutoCreaser 33 Quick Start Guide
5. Turn the Emergency Stop button clockwise to switch the power on.
The display unit is now illuminated, a typical start up display menu is
shown below.
NOTE:-
The arrows on the display denote the direction in which the selection
switch must be moved in order to access the various sub-menus.
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Quick Start Guide
6. Following the arrows on the display unit; move the selection switch to
the right to select Setup (i.e. Setting the crease positions), a typical
display is shown below.
7. Following the arrows on the display unit; move the selection switch down
to set the creases. The 1st Crease is now selected.
8. Move the Selection Switch to the left to select Tens or to the right to
select Decimals. The Tens or Decimals (whichever has been selected)
can then be adjusted by rotating the Selection Switch, (clockwise to
increase or anti-clockwise to decrease).
9. To set the 2nd Crease position move the selection switch down; the 2nd
Crease is selected and can be set as described in step 8. above.
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AutoCreaser 33 Quick Start Guide
11. When the required creases have been set, move the selection switch up
step by step until the display contains the word Feed, see below.
14. Move the selection switch down to begin feeding the sheets.
In order to manually feed sheets see instructions on page 16.
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Operating the Autocreaser 33
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T W O T H ICK NE S S E S
OF P AP E R
IMPORTANT:-
To avoid possible damage to the suction drum,
when adjusting the paper gate height, ensure that
the disc is located over a solid section of the suction
drum and not over a slot in the drum.
Do not adjust the paper gate while the machine is
running.
Setting the suction slot
The suction slot is located inside the vacuum roller and can be adjusted by releasing and
moving the suction knob horizontally in either direction to the required position.
For light stocks set the knob to the left and for heavier stocks set the knob to the right.
FIG 8.1
Adjustable
Side Lay
Suction
Slot Knob
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AutoCreaser 33 Operating the Autocreaser 33
Position 1 – For A5 sheets or 8 inches long, front port and port 1 open.
2 – For A4 sheets or 11 inches long, front port and port 2 open.
3 – For A3 sheets or 17 inches long, front port and port 3 open.
0 – For longer sheets in order to supply air to the centre of the stack, port
1 and port 2 open.
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Operating the Autocreaser 33
To operate the motors manually, switch the machine ‘on’ at the Emergency Stop switch.
Following the arrows on the display unit, move the selection switch to the left to select
Tools, the display will now show the Tools sub-menu. Press the system switch down and
then move the selection switch to the left or to the right, to rotate the rollers in short pulses.
Lift the exit guard to see if the grub screws in the drive wheels and hubs can be seen. If the
grub screws cannot be seen, lower the exit guard and rotate the rollers by moving the
selection switch to the left or to the right. Loosen the drive wheels and hubs with a 2mm
allen key. Arrange the drive wheels and hubs as shown in FIG 10.1. In order to avoid
marking on some types of media ensure a gap between the drive wheels and hubs.
This procedure should be repeated when installing perforating blades and anvils onto the
drive wheels and hubs.
FIG 10.1
Set Feed
The length of suction on the sheet of paper being fed can be adjusted by setting the feed
type as follows:-
(i) From the start up menu, move the selection switch to the right to select Setup.
(ii) Move the selection switch to the right, one click at a time, until the display contains
the words Set Feed.
(iii) Move the selection switch down to select the required feed type (Long Pulse,
Medium Pulse, Short Pulse, or Stream Feed)
(iv) Move the selection switch to the right to select Select.
Use Long Pulse for all standard size sheets, general purpose.
Use Medium Pulse for short non-standard sheets.
Use Short Pulse for very short sheets.
Use Stream Feed for high throughput, see note below.
NOTE.
Do not use stream feed for creases less than 32mm from the leading edge of the paper.
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AutoCreaser 33 Operating the Autocreaser 33
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Operating the Autocreaser 33
(v) Move the selection switch to the right to select Select.
(vi) Move the selection switch to the left to select Yes or to the right to select No.
Running the machine
5. To run the job with the selected settings.
(i) Press the Compressor Switch down.
(ii) Press the System Switch down.
(iii) Move the selection switch down to begin feeding the sheets.
To stop feeding the media at anytime during the program, flick the selection switch up.
The machine will complete its creasing operation if a sheet has already been fed
through the paper gate.
Paper jamming
In the event of a paper jam occurring whilst the machine is operating the display will
read Paper Jam. In order to remove the paper causing the jam, move the selection switch
to the left or to the right to drive the paper forwards or backwards in short pulses.
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AutoCreaser 33 The Stacker Assembly
The stacker unit on the Autocreaser 33 is used to catch the sheets once they have been
creased or perforated.
Important
Ensure that the stacker unit has been assembled to the machine properly. However,
if it has not, the connection on the magnetic switch will be broken and the machine
will not operate (see Trouble shooting pages for details).
There are two side guides on the stacker unit; a left handed guide and a right handed
guide. The guides will control the way in which the paper is collated by setting their
positions on the stacker bed.
2. Place a single sheet (from the stack to be creased / perforated) on to the stacker bed
against the ‘left hand’ guide.
3. Position the ‘right hand’ side guide on to the stacker bed leaving a minimum
clearance of approximately 1mm each side of the sheet.
LEFT HAND
BACK STOP
LEFT HAND
SIDE GUIDE
RIGHT HAND
BACK STOP
RIGHT HAND
SIDE GUIDE
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The Stacker Assembly
4. Whilst the sheet is between the two guides on the stacker bed, set the distance
between the top of the sheet and the backstop flanges to approximately 5mm.
5. For shorter sheets, the back stop can be used (as shown in FIG 13.1) to adjust the
position of the paper stack.
TIPS
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AutoCreaser 33 Perforating
Once the machine is set-up, the Autocreaser 33 can be used to perforate or crease.
Notes
1. Perforating and creasing can be carried out simultaneously. However, if any
adjustment is made to the roller tilt mechanism in order to compensate for the
perforation line being ’out of square’, this may effect the accuracy of the crease. If
this occurs creasing and perforating must be carried out as separate operations.
2. By adjusting the outfeed drive tyres relative to the drive hubs it is possible to stear
the sheet, (i.e. By placing the tyre on top of the hub one side of the paper will stear
faster on that side).
The components and tools required to install the perforator are contained in the despatch
kit supplied with the machine, they are listed below.
1 off Set of standard perforation ‘56 tooth’ blades.
1 off Set of standard hardened anvils.
1 off Perforator stripper.
1 off Scoring wheel
1 off 3mm bondhus wrench / allen key
1 off 2mm bondhus wrench / allen key
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Perforating
*It is recommended that for multiple perforations, a separate perforator stripper is used for
every perforating blade set fitted in the creasing unit.
3. Locate and remove the blades / anvils from the despatch kit supplied with the
machine.
4. Using the 2mm allen key (supplied), loosen the drive wheel that is to accommodate
the blades.
5. Slide the drive wheel away from any obstructing drive wheels or hubs in order to
mount the blades.
FIG 16.2
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AutoCreaser 33 Perforating
11. Mount the other anvil ensuring that they have matched on the drive hub. Secure the
anvil to the hub ensuring not to over tighten grub screw as shown in fig 16.2.
12. Slide the drive hub towards the perforating drive wheel until there is a clearance
of 0.5mm.
13. To prevent damage to the blades or the anvils, do not force the drive wheel against
the hub.
14. Fix the perforator stripper adjacent to the drive wheel and blade as shown.
15. Operate the machine and test the perforations for form.
It is important that the drive hubs are arranged evenly across the width of the paper
in order to reduce the risk of jamming.
For multiple perforations repeat the above procedure.
5 3
4
FIG 17.1
1 – Perforating drive wheel with mounted blades 4 – Drive hub with mounted anvils
2 – Perforator stripper 5 – Standard drive hub
3 – Standard drive wheel
Always remove blades and anvils once the perforating operation has been
completed to avoid marking on digital or delicate media.
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The Blade Assembly
4. Turn the adjustment cam to adjust the blade pressure. Increasing the gradient on the
scale will increase the blade pressure.
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AutoCreaser 33 The Blade Assembly
2. Unlock and centralise the roller tilt mechanism in order to locate the heads of the
front alignment screws.
3. Using a 3mm allen key, loosen the cap head type locking screws located on the
front face at both ends of the blade /anvil as shown below.
4. Using a 4mm allen key, locate the two front or back alignment screws in the side
frame in order to adjust the blade / anvil.
5. The upper screw of the two, will adjust the upper blade / anvil whereas the
lower screw will adjust the lower blade / anvil both in very small increments.
6. In order to obtain the required position, adjust either the blade or the anvil by a
small amount and then operate the machine to test the form of the crease.
Repeat the exercise until centralisation is located.
7. Using a 3mm allen key, lock the cap head type screws (as per step 3) on both the
upper and lower blade / anvil.
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Replacing Blade Set
1. Before removing the blade assembly, ensure that the lower blade / anvil is NOT
at ‘top dead centre’, Switch the machine off.
Blade Extractor Tools 3. Using a 6mm allen key, loosen the socket
head screws located inside the blade
adjustment cams. Remove the screws and
the blade adjustment cams.
FIG 20.1 9. Slide the new blade set into the slots of the
creasing unit as shown in fig. 21.1.
10. Set the cam graphics for both ends of the blade /
anvil to their lowest point on the scale (ie. When
the mark on the scale reaches the mark on cam
holder) Fasten the socket head screws on the
adjustment cams until they are tight.
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AutoCreaser 33 Replacing Blade Set
FIG 21.1
11. Push the exit guard down and replace the stacker assembly before operating the
machine.
12. Switch the machine on and test the crease for form.
If the pressure and the alignment of the crease is not to a satisfactory level,
see pages 23 –24 to adjust the creasing line.
‘Spares’ kits
In the event of any damaged or lost components within the blade assembly, spares kits
are available on request. However, components within the blade set can not be ordered
separately ie single blade or anvil.
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Trouble Shooting
• Check that the roller tilt mechanism is correctly set and locked in position.
• Check that the adjustable side lay has been correctly positioned ie. No further than
0.5mm from the paper stack.
Paper jamming
• Check that the leading edge of the paper is not being damaged by the paper gate. If
this is occurring, check that the suction slot and the paper gate have been correctly
set.
• Check that the first crease position is not too close to the leading edge of the paper.
A minimum distance of 32mm is recommended.
• Check that the stacker unit is located correctly and has not been disconnected from
the magnetic switch.
• Check that the lower blade / anvil is connecting to the home switch (mounted below
the lower blade / anvil).
• Ensure that the adjustable side lay is not pressed against the paper stack. However,
if the clearance between the adjustable side lay and the paper stack is too great, the
air supply will escape instead of blowing through the paper thus making it difficult to
feed.
• Check that the clearance between the paper gate and the suction roller is not set too
low.
• On digital media, the feeding performance may be improved if the leading edge of
the stack is trimmed before loading onto the Autocreaser 33.
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AutoCreaser 33 Trouble Shooting
• Check that the air separation has been set high enough to feed the sheets.
• For heavy stocks, very small or very large sheets, embossed or even irregular stock,
it may be required to feed the sheets manually - see page 15 for instructions.
• Check that the gap of the infeed rollers is set correctly (see page 14).
No suction
• If the suction drum is not rotating, check all of the drive belts for cleanliness and
splits (including the bottom in-feed roller drive belt).
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Trouble Shooting
Technician Maintenance
It is recommended that your Morgana Autocreaser 33 is fully serviced at least
once every six months by a factory trained Service Engineer.
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AutoCreaser 33 DISPATCH KIT 7-95-11
WARNING......
THE BLADES FOR ANVIL AND PERFORATING SETS ARE SUPPLIED AS
MATCHING PAIRS AND SHOULD NOT BE MIXED OR LEFT
UNPROTECTED OR SERIOUS DAMAGE MAY RESULT.
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ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS
ACCESSORIES.... OPTIONS....
....May be obtained from ....May also be obtained and
your dealer and fitted to your fitted by your dealer. You should
machine using the instructions not attempt to fit options as
supplied, or by reading your specialist tools and knowledge are
operators manual. required.
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AutoCreaser 33 RECOMMENDED SPARES
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RECOMMENDED SPARES
NOTE.....
The items listed above represent parts which are subject to wear, loss, or accidental
damage, and is included for your guidance only.
Replacement of parts fitted to your machine require specialist knowledge and should
therefore be entrusted to your dealer.
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AutoCreaser 33
PRODUCT RECYCLING & DISPOSAL
European Union
Disposal Information for Commercial Users
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Standard Business Systems
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Issue 2 - Sep2007 (978) 470-1920 (978) 470-2771