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Version 2.0
May 2009
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SquareFold Trimmer Module
User Guide
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Table of contents Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Identifying the components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Main components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Table of contents SquareFold Trimmer Module ii User Guide
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Overview Introduction The SquareFold Trimmer Module is an optional finishing device that is used in conjunction with another optional finishing device that contains a booklet maker. Note The SquareFold Trimmer Module requires a finisher with a booklet maker attached. The SquareFold Trimmer Module: • Receives the booklet from the booklet maker area of the finisher, • Flattens the booklet spine, thereby reducing the booklet’s thickness and giving it the appearance of a perfect- bound book, and
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Overview SquareFold Trimmer Module Identifying the components Main components The main components consist of the following: 1. Top Left Cover: Open this cover to remove paper jams. The 1. square fold mechanism is found in this area. 2. 3. Top Right Cover: Open this cover to remove paper jams. The 2. trimming mechanism is found in this area. Tip 4. The top covers cannot be opened during normal operation or when the machine is idle. The covers can be opened only when an indicator is lit 5. (re
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SquareFold Trimmer Module Overview Paper path The booklet leaves the booklet area of the finisher and enters 1. SquareFold Trimmer Module. 3. 6. 5. 2. 1. 4. The Booklet Exit sensor (in the SquareFold Trimmer Module) 2. detects the lead edge (spine) of booklet and moves the booklet to square fold area. 4. 2. 3. 5. 6. 1. 3. Once the booklet spine reaches the square fold area, the booklet is clamped and the square-folding operation begins. 4. The booklet is flattened and the spine squared accor
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Overview SquareFold Trimmer Module Control panel 1b. 2. 1c. 1. 1a. 2b. 1d. 2a. The Control Panel consists of the following: Fault indicators: These indicators light when a fault or jam occurs in a particular area of the SquareFold 1. Trimmer Module. This indicator lights when a jam occurs as the booklet is leaving the exit area of the finisher. 1a. This indicator lights when a jam occurs in the square fold area. 1b. This indicator lights when a jam occurs in the trimmer area. 1c. Tip If one of
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SquareFold Trimmer Module Overview Square Fold feature Accessing the Square Fold options The Square Fold feature can be selected for both your copy and network print jobs. Depending on the copy/print job, the Square Fold feature can be selected from either the machine's UI or from the print driver on your workstation. If your machine is connected to a print server, the Square Fold feature can also be selected at the print server for the selected job. Note The Square Fold feature is available
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Overview SquareFold Trimmer Module Network print jobs For network print jobs, the Square Fold feature can be accessed from the print driver options either from your workstation (before the job is submitted for printing) or at the print server (after the job is submitted for printing). To access the Square Fold feature for network print jobs, perform the following: 1. For jobs on your workstation, continue to the next step. For jobs at the print server, continue to Step 3. 2. From your workst
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SquareFold Trimmer Module Overview Square Fold options The Square Fold (Book Pressing) options are found in the following areas: • On the SquareFold Trimmer Module control panel • On the machine's UI • From the print server on the Properties window for a selected network print job, and • From the Properties window of a selected print job on your workstation The Square Fold (Book Pressing) feature can be switched on or off based on user preference. When the feature is switched on, you can sele
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Overview SquareFold Trimmer Module Note You may want to run one or more test prints/copies before running larger jobs. The following illustration shows two different booklets: one booklet which was square-folded and one booklet that was not square-folded. This booklet was not square-folded. It has a more rounded, thicker appearance to the This booklet was square-folded. The booklet spine of the booklet. spine is flattened and squared, giving it the appearance of a perfect-bound book. 8 U
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SquareFold Trimmer Module Overview Trimmer feature Accessing the Trimmer options The Trimmer feature can be selected for both your copy and network print jobs. Depending on the copy/print job, the Trimmer feature can be selected from either the machine's UI or from the print driver on your workstation. If your machine is connected to a print server, the Trimmer feature can also be selected at the print server for the selected job. Note The Trimmer feature is available only when your machine i
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Overview SquareFold Trimmer Module Network print jobs For network print jobs, the Trimmer feature can be accessed from the print driver options either from your workstation (before the job is submitted for printing) or at the print server (after the job is submitted for printing). To access the Trimmer feature for network print jobs, perform the following: 1. For jobs on your workstation, continue to the next step. For jobs at the print server, continue to Step 3. 2. From your workstation, o
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SquareFold Trimmer Module Overview Trimmer options The Trimmer options are found in the following areas: • On the machine's UI • From the print server on the Properties window for a selected network print job, and • From the Properties window of a selected print job on your workstation Tip Booklets exiting/leaving the SquareFold Trimmer Module may contain trim remnants/scraps from the previously trimmed booklet. This is due to static electricity build-up and is normal. If booklets contain tri
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Overview SquareFold Trimmer Module Tip The following table shows various scenarios using different paper weights, media types, and trim setting selections. Use this table as a guideline when selecting a trim setting for your specific job. The settings shown in the following table are provided as examples and are not meant to represent every possible job scenario; again, use this table as a guideline only. Scenario Paper Size Finished booklet Paper weight Approximate Trim Number of number siz
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Hints and tips Printing full-page images on booklets When using full-page images, ensure that the finished booklet size accommodates any full-page images, and that 1. 2. when the booklet is trimmed, these images are not truncated. Refer to the illustration. This booklet has preprinted front and back covers with 1. a full-page image. It was printed on 8.5 x 14 in./B4 paper. The front cover, which was trimmed, displays the entire image. This same booklet was printed on 8.5 x 11 in./A4 paper.
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Hints and tips SquareFold Trimmer Module Follow these tips Follow these tips to ensure you get your desired output: • Always run one or more test prints of your job before running a larger output quantity. • Review your test prints for truncated images/text. • If any images/text need shifting: • Use the various selections from your application’s print driver; refer to your print driver’s Help information, and/or • Use the various selections from the machine’s UI for the booklet creation and ima
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Problem solving Jam clearance Tip The top covers cannot be opened during normal operation or when the machine is idle. The covers can be opened only when an indicator is lit (refer to page 4) and a jam/fault occurs within the SquareFold Trimmer Module. If a jam occurs, the machine stops printing, and a message may be displayed on the User Interface (UI). Clear any paper jams that may occur along the paper path Tip To determine if the jam/fault is within the finisher or with the SquareFold
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Problem solving SquareFold Trimmer Module 7. Ensure that the Trimmer Waste Container is completely pushed in/closed. 8. Ensure that all covers on the SquareFold Trimmer Module are closed. 9. If the SquareFold Trimmer Module Control Panel and/or the machine’s UI indicate there is a still a jam, recheck the SquareFold Trimmer Module (steps 1-8). 10. If necessary, open the finisher to look for jams/faults along the finisher path. 11. Follow the instructions displayed on the machine’s UI to resume
