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INDEX

INTRODUCTION & SPECIFICATION

The Atlas C300 Creaser and Perforator

PAGE

SAFETY Do’s & Don’ts

THE SWITCH PANEL

Detailed diagram and description Features on the switch panel

OPERATING THE Atlas C300 Adjusting the Papergate Setting the Suction Slot Setting the Vacuum Bleed Setting the Adjustable Side Lay Setting the Back-Stop Setting the Air Distribution Setting the Air Separation Pressure Setting the Positions of the Drive Wheels and Hubs

TOUCHSCREEN OPERATION

Touchscreen Layout Paper Settings Page Roller Gap Set & Tilt Mechanism Page Crease Settings Pages Creases in ‘Set By Fold’ mode Creases in ‘Set By Position’ mode Fold Settings Pages Folds in ‘Set By Fold’ mode Folds in ‘Set By Position-’ mode Example of ‘Set By Position’ mode Delivery Settings Page Status Screen Running the Job Setting the machine to operate in manual sheet feed mode Store Pages Tools Menu Touchscreen Calibration Deflect Trim Adjustment

THE BLADE ASSEMBLY

Adjusting the blade pressure

FOLDING

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INDEX

REPLACING CREASING BLADE SETS

Installing new blade sets Spare Blades

PERFORATING

Equipment, Spares Setting the machine Recommended Position of the Drive Wheels and Hubs

REMOVING PAPER JAMS

TROUBLE SHOOTING

Paper crease out of square Crease Position Inaccuracy Paper fold out of square Paper Jamming Machine will not start Paper not feeding Cracking of the printed material along the crease Using the Correct Blade Set

ERROR SCREENS

01 Sheet did Not Arrive 02 Paper Crunch 03 Double Sheet Feed 04 Blade Not Home 05 Blade Busy 06 Blade Home Failure 1 07 Blade Home Failure 2 08 Flying Home Failure 09 Clip 1 NOT Clear 10 Clip 1 NOT Blocked 11 Clip 2 NOT Clear 12 Clip 2 NOT Blocked 13 Overlap

DISPATCH KIT

ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS

RECOMMENDED SPARES

MACHINE CALIBRATION HISTORY SHEET

FUSE POSITIONS & RATINGS

PRODUCT RECYCLING AND DISPOSAL

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INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION AND SPECIFICATION

It is IMPORTANT to note that to prevent cracking, when using dry ink or toner based print engines, the material must be fully acclimatised for at least 48 hours before putting an image onto the paper. IMPORTANT the operating environment should be controlled to a temperature between 16° C and 27° C Maximum.

Specification

Feeding System ................................................ Bottom suction feed Max. Sheet Size ................................................ 700mm x 385mm (27.5” x 15”) [900mm x 385mm (35.4” x 15”) with Optional extension table]. Min. Sheet Size ................................................. 210mm x 140mm (8.3” x 5.5”) (dependant on stiffness of paper and type of fold). Max. Paper Thickness ................................... 0.40mm (varies according to hardness, type of fold, and substrate). Min. Paper Thickness ....................................... 0.11mm (varies according to hardness, type of fold, and substrate). Max. No. Creases per Sheet..............................9 Max. No. Folds per Sheet.................................. 2 Max. No. Stored Programmes ...........................Unlimited Min. Repeat Crease Distance.............................40mm (1.6”) Min. Repeat Fold Distance ................................70 mm (2.75”) (depending on paper weight) Min. Crease Distance from Leading Edge..........50mm (1.96”) Min. Fold Distance from Leading Edge ............. 50mm (1.96”) (depending on paper weight) Min. Crease Distance from Tail Edge.................50mm (1.96”) Min. Fold Distance from Tail Edge .................... 50mm (1.96”) (depending on paper weight) Min. Fold Length ............................................... 70mm (2.75”) Speed per Hour (A4 in half)............................... 6000 sheets Note: The production speed varies according to the material size and the fold type. Dimensions ....................................................... L: 2020mm H: 1265mm W: 680mm L: (79.5”) H: (49.8”) W: (26.8”) Weight ............................................................... 190Kgs (+50Kgs packing) Power Requirement .......................................... 1 phase 230v 50Hz 1 phase 220v 60 Hz Sound Power Level .....................80.0 decibels

  • As part of our continued product improvement plan, specifications and information published in this manual are subject to change without notice.

All specifications are dependant on application, type of stock, temperature, relative humidity, RH and print engine used. Specifications quoted were measured on uncoated and unprinted stock. E & OE.

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Safety Do’s & Don’ts

Safety Do’s & Don’ts

REGLES DE SECURITE : « A FAIRE » ET « A NE PAS FAIRE »

Do - read this operator manual fully before operating the machine. Lire ce mode d'emploi avant d'utiliser la machine.

Do - operate with the designated AC current only. Use an exclusive outlet, as overloading may cause fire or an electric shock. Respecter l'alimentation électrique indiquée. Brancher sur une prise séparée car une surcharge peut entraîner un incendie ou un choc électrique.

Do - install the power cord out of the way to avoid a tripping hazard. Installer le cordon d'alimentation de manière à ne pas pouvoir trébucher par dessus.

Do - make sure that the mains inlet connector is always easily accessible. Ménager un accès libre à la prise de courant.

Do not - install the machine in an unstable place such that it tilts or shakes. Ne pas installer la machine sur une surface non plane, afin d'éviter qu'elle ne penche ou ne vibre.

Do not - unplug the plug or unplug the power cord from the outlet with a wet hand, this can cause an electric shock. Ne pas installer la machine sur une surface non plane, afin d'éviter qu'elle ne penche ou ne vibre.

Do not - unscrew and remove any covers from the machine, as it can cause an electric shock or injury. Ne démonter et enlever aucun carter de la machine, par crainte de décharge électrique ou de blessure.

Do not - place receptacles containing liquids on any surface. Ne pas placer de récipient contenant un liquide sur la machine.

Do not - adjust any part of the machine whilst rollers are running N'effectuer aucun réglage pendant que les rouleaux fonctionnent.

Do not - operate the machine with loose or trailing clothing or loose hair. Ne pas porter de vêtements flottants et rassembler les cheveux longs lors de l'utilisation de la machine.

Do not - under any circumstances adjust the paper gate when the machine is switched on. En aucune circonstance, régler le séparateur de papier lorsque la machine est branchée.

SYSTEM

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Warning Labels

Do - be aware of any finger traps and rotating parts when operating the machine. Attention au risque de se coincer les doigts, et aux pièces en mouvement lors du fonctionnement de la machine.

Do - read this operator manual fully before operating the machine. Lire ce mode d’emploi avant d’utiliser la machine.

Do not - operate the machine with loose or trailing clothing. Ne pas porter de vêtements flottants lors de l'utilisation de la machine

Do not - operate the machine with loose hair. Rassembler les cheveux longs lors de l'utilisation de la machine.

Do - be aware of any finger traps and rotating parts when operating the machine. Attention au risque de se coincer les doigts, et aux pièces en mouvement lors du fonctionnement de la machine.

Do - be aware of sharp points and blades. Attention aux éléments tranchants et aux couteaux.

Do - be aware of rotating rollers. Attention aux rouleaux en fonctionnement

Do - be aware of low current anti-static shock. Attention aux faibles chocs d'électricité statique

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Atlas C300 Creaser Folder

Key to photograph below

Delivery assembly Vacuum bleed knob Suction slot knob Switch panel Air distribution knob

6 Air Separation Knob 7 Adjustable side lay 8 Back stop 9 Fixed side lay 10 Fuses

11 Paper Gate 12 Top cover 13 Touchscreen 14 Optional Extension Table

SYSTEM

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The Switch Panel

The Switch Panel houses the Compressor switch, System switch, and an industry standard Emergency Stop switch which will stop all power going to the machine when activated.

THE SWITCH PANEL

FOLDING

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The Switch Panel

Features on the Switch Panel

When activated the system switch will operate the motors in order to begin the creasing sequence.

Allows the operator to switch off the compressor unit in order to utilise the machine to manually feed sheets.

SYSTEM

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Operating the Atlas C300

Adjusting the Paper Gate

Set the height of the Paper Gate to approximately two thicknesses of paper, by turning the disc j. An excessive gap is a most likely cause of double sheet feeding. This setting is only intended as a guide, for instance, sheets with an upward curl will require this setting to be increased.

TWO THICKNESSES

OF PAPER

WARNING. DO NOT ADJUST THE PAPER GATE WHILE THE MACHINE IS RUNNING OR THE SUCTION DRUM MAY BECOME DAMAGED.

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.

Roller Gap 3 Knob

Roller Gap 2 Air Seperation Knob Knob

Roller Gap 1 Knob

Blade Tilt Knob

Adjustable Side Lay

Suction Slot Knob

Vacuum Bleed Knob

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Operating the Atlas C300

Setting the Vacuum Bleed

Situated on the front of the feed table, the Vacuum Bleed Knob is used to allow more control of the suction on the vacuum drum. When light weight paper is being fed through the machine turn the knob clockwise to reduce the possibility of marking, or damage to the leading edge of the paper.

Setting the Adjustable Side Lay

Place the paper stack on to the loading table and slide up to the fixed side lay and paper Gate. Release the clamps located at each end of the side lay and slide up towards the paper stack as demonstrated in fig 10.1. Allow a gap of approximately 0.5mm (1/64 inch) between the paper and the side lay.

Setting the Back Stop

Position the backstop and slide up towards the paper stack allowing a gap (as specified in the above step).

Setting the Air Distribution

Depending on the length of the sheet to be creased, the air distribution knob can be rotated to various positions in order to supply air to different ports. Position 2 is recommended for most sheet sizes. However, a better result may be obtained by using the settings below or by experimentation.

Position 1 - For sheets longer than A3 (17”) in order to supply air to the centre of the stack, ports 2, 3 and 4 open. 2 - For A5 sheets or 8 inches long, ports 1 and 2 open. 3 - For A4 sheets or 11 inches long, ports 1 and 3 open. 4 - For A3 sheets or 17 inches long, ports 1 and 4 open. 5 - For sheets longer than A3 (17”) in order to supply air to the ends of the stack, ports 1 and 5 open. 0 - For sheets longer than A3 (17”) in order to supply air evenly along the stack, ports 1, 3 and 5 open.

Air Distribution Knob Shown Set To Posn. 1

Setting the Air Separation Pressure

To control the amount of air supplied to the ports, the air separation knob can be rotated clockwise to decrease the pressure or anti-clockwise to increase the pressure.

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Operating the Atlas C300

Setting the positions of drive wheels and hubs

It is important that the drive wheels and drive hubs, on the roller shafts, are arranged across the width of the media being creased; this is done to ensure that the media is accurately driven and supported through the rollers. A suggested layout, when Folding , is shown below (see FIG 15.1). The suggested layout, when perfing, is different, and is shown on page 45 (see FIG 38.1). The drive wheels and hubs are fixed to the rollers by grub screws.

FIG 15.1

WHEEL & HUB ARRANGEMENT, (WHEN FOLDING)

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Operating the Atlas C300

TOUCHSCREEN OPERATION

  1. Turn the Emergency Stop button clockwise to switch the power on. After the system start up procedure the touch screen will be displayed as shown below.

IMPORTANT.

If you have not been trained to operate this machine, we strongly advise that you select the red cross icon. We recommend that you either seek training or ask a trained operator to run the machine for you. Select the green tick icon only if you have been trained to operate this machine. If you have not been trained to operate this machine and you select the green tick icon, Morgana Systems Ltd accept no responsibility for personal injury, damage to the machine or damage to materials being processed by the machine.

WARNING:-

Wait at least 10 seconds, after making any selection on the Touchscreen panel, before switching the machine OFF. Failure to do so could result in the data storage being corrupted, and the machine not operating.

The touch screen is laid out into 3 main areas as shown below:

Status of machine & data entry area. Also used for quick links to setting pages.

Setting page

Tabs to enable switching between setting pages - choose either Paper Settings, Gap settings, Crease Setting, Fold settings, Delivery settings, Store and Tools.

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Operating the Atlas C300

Setting Pages.

Paper settings Page

Paper Type - As a guide choose as

follows:

0 - approx 0.1 thk

Fold Selection - For quick setting of fold positions on standard size sheets.

Highlighted fold is type currently selected, other folds may be selected. Currently selected fold is shown in the status area. NOTE:- Select the Ruler Icon to set Fold positions manually (’Set by Position’ mode).

1 - approx 0.2 thk

Page Thickness - On selection of status area is replaced with a calculator for inputting new values

2 - approx 0.3 thk

3 - approx 0.3+ thk

See Page 25

Range = 0.1 to 0.4mm

Batch Button - Image is identical to that shown in the status area. On selection the status area is replaced with a calculator for inputting new values. Batch sizes of 1 to 998 may be set.

Toggle between, Delay between batches

and stop after batch

Arrows may be selected to increase or decrease the page size in 0.1mm increments

Paper Length - On selection the status area is replaced with a calculator for inputting new values. Length range = 190mm - 900mm

Paper size Selection.

Pre-set Paper sizes for

quick insertion - Standard

sizes for country origin

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Batch size Selection.

Pre-set Batch sizes for quick

Paper Thickness Selection.

Pre-set Paper Thickness sizes

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Operating the Atlas 300

Roller Gap Set & Tilt Mechanism Page.

To get to the roller gap setting page click the lower tab Roller gaps may be in the range of 0.05mm to 1.5mm, with increments of 0.05mm

for 2nd Fold Roller

for 1st Fold Roller

Current set Tilt Angle

Recommended gap values -

based on paper thickness.

Setting the Roller Gaps (Gap 1, Gap 2 & Gap 3)

The roller gaps can be adjusted to suit the thickness of the material being creased or folded; and the type of fold being produced. The roller gaps may also require adjustment if cracking of the print is noticeable. (see Fig 13.1 below).

FIG 13.1

INFEED

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Operating the Atlas 300

The gap settings (Gap 1, Gap 2 & Gap 3) can then be adjusted by rotating the Roller Gap Set Knobs (see FIG 10.1 on page 10).

IMPORTANT.

When setting roller gaps, you must first adjust the gap to a value greater than that required and then decrease the value to the required setting. (Do not set the gap, from a value lower than that required).

PROCEDURE. (FOR SET BY POSITION).

NOTE. Use the on screen guide for Set by Fold.

(i) Measure the thickness of the sheet using a Digital Vernier Calliper. (ii) Set roller GAP 1 to the vernier reading. (iii) Set roller GAP 2 and roller GAP 3, (for the type of fold being produced), using the GAP SET GUIDE table shown below.

GAP SET GUIDE

Half Fold on Knife 1 Half Fold on Knife 2

FOLD TYPE

Half K1 Half K2 Letter Concertina Gate Closed Gate Engineering Double

GAP 3 2X 2X 3X 3X 3X 3X 3X 4X

GAP 2 2X

2X

GAP 1

Example 1:- When producing a Half K1 fold, if GAP 1 is 0.2 (X) then set GAP 2 to 0.4 (2 x X) and set GAP 3 to 0.4 (2 x X). Example 2:- When producing a Gate fold, if GAP 1 is 0.3 (X) then set GAP 2 to 0.3 (X) and set GAP 3 to 0.9 (3 x X).

FOLD TYPES

HALF

LETTER

CONCERTINA

GATE

CLOSED GATE

ENGINEERING

DOUBLE

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Operating the Atlas C300

Setting the Blade Tilt Mechanism

The blade tilt mechanism has been designed to compensate for when the creasing position on the sheet is not square. This could be due to an inaccuracy in the media or an unexplained feed issue. The mechanism will be set to zero (square) when the machine is supplied. The Blade Tilt Mechanism can be adjusted if necessary by rotating the Blade Tilt Knob (see FIG10.1 on page 10).

SYSTEM

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Operating the Atlas C300

Crease Settings Pages.

To get to the crease setting page click the lower tab

status area.

or

from the

If you have selected a predefined standard Fold Type from the paper settings page the crease positions will be set for you. These positions can be fine tuned by ± 0.1mm

increments by pressing the arrow buttons

for each crease.

Creases in ‘Set By Fold’ mode.

Crease trim - On selection the status area is replaced with a calculator for inputting new values.

Crease on/off selector green is on & red is off. This is also indicated in the status area.

Trimming creases in ‘Set By Fold’ mode.

Creases may be trimmed by 0.1mm increments within the range of 5.0mm to +5.0mm.

Turn creasing off.

Status shows creasing off icon

Greyed out area indicates the trim is not selectable

This button toggles creasing on & off.

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Creases in ‘Set By Position’ mode.

Arrows may be selected to increase or decrease The page size in 0.1mm increments

Crease position - On selection the status area is replaced with a calculator for inputting new values, a maximum of 9 creases can be added.

Number of creases - if more than 6 creases are added a scroll bar will appear for to enable viewing of all creases. Also shown in status area.

Cross box for deletion of crease. On deletion of crease following creases will move up by one place. You will be asked to confirm deletion of the crease.

Press to remove all creases - you will be asked to confirm deletion.

Plus box for inserting additional creases. On selection following creases will move down by one place a maximum number of 6 creases can be seen at any one time further creases can be accessed by use of the scroll bar.

Additional creases added - scroll bar appears for more than six creases.

Trimming creases in ‘Set By Position’ mode.

SYSTEM

Creases may be trimmed by 0.1mm increments within the range of 5.0mm to +5.0mm.

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Turn crease on/off.

Greyed out area indicates the trim is not selectable

Status shows creasing off icon

This button toggles creasing on & off.

Individual deletion of crease confirmation screen.

Crease 150 mm from lead edge will be deleted.

Remove all creases confirmation screen.

All creases - in this case 7 off will be deleted.

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Fold Settings Pages.

To get to the Fold setting page click the lower tab

status area.

or

from the

If you have selected a predefined standard Fold Type from the paper settings page the crease positions will be set for you. These positions can be fine tuned by ± 0.1mm

increments by pressing the arrow buttons

for each crease.

Folds in ‘Set By Fold’ mode.

K1 Fold trim - On selection the status area is replaced with a calculator for inputting new values.

Trim range is -5.0 to +5.0 with increments of 0.1mm

Folding can be trimmed for fine adjustments.

Trim range is -5.0 to +5.0 with increments of 0.1mm

With Folding turned off the deflect positioned can be trimmed.

Trim range is -5.0 to +5.0 with increments of 0.1mm

SYSTEM

Folding on/off selector green is on & red is off.

This is also indicated in the status area.

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Folds in ‘Set By Position’ mode.

Fold distance from lead edge for knives (K1 & K2)

K1 micro adjust selected

K1 in deflect position.

This can be micro adjusted.

Clicking this icon switches deflect off &K1 returns to its original position.

Trim range is -5.0 +5.0 with increments of 0.1mm

K1 & K2 in deflect position.

This can be micro adjusted.

Trim range is -5.0 +5.0 with increments of 0.1mm

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NOTES:-

If a crease position is adjusted, the fold will move with it.

If a fold position is adjusted, then only the fold will move.

Adjust a fold only if the fold appears to be giving an out of square or inconsistent result. The fold is probably too close to the centre of the crease and will be trying to fold from one side of the crease to the opposite side of the crease, or wandering between one side of the crease to the other. (see below for explanation).

Paper Type - 0, 1, 2 and 3, is a fold compensation for variations in paper thickness, hardness and substrate. l Paper type ‘0’ - The crease and fold are set at exactly the same position. This may be used but beware some thin stocks will allow the fold to wander from one side of the crease to the other. (Use trims to overcome this).

l Paper type ‘1’ ‘2’ and ‘3’ will move the fold relative to the crease and should be tried out with the stock in use.

Generally a higher number will be best for a thicker stock, but some settings will swap the fold from one side to the other side of the crease, this enables the user to choose the side that the crease will be seen. For example, on a front cover. .

SET BY POSITION

IMPORTANT NOTES.

  1. If the fold is too near, or on the center line of the crease; the fold may try to fold diagonally across the crease profile and pull the fold out of square to the paper.

The best fold squareness is achieved when the fold is not on the center line of the crease, it should be to one side of the crease center line as shown below. Unless the blade is on the bottom or knife 2.

Thus for a crease setting of 100 for example, the fold should be set to a figure slightly smaller or greater than 100.

center line of crease

  1. When using Set By Position, all dimensions are from the leading edge of the paper as shown in the example on page 26.

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Example of Set by Position.

Paper Length = 350mm (13.8”)

SETTINGS

Crease 1 = 97.0mm (3.8”) Crease 2 = 179.0mm (7”) Crease 3 = 260.0mm (10.2”) Fold 1 = 179.0mm (7”) Fold 2 = 260mm (10.2”)

Crease 2 Fold 1

Crease 3 Fold 2

All dimensions are from the leading edge of the paper

Crease 2 = 179.0 Fold 1 (7”)

Crease 3 = 260.0 Fold 2 (10.2”)

9mm (0.35”)

First Fold

Second Fold

Finished Document

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Delivery Settings Page.

To get to the Delivery setting page click the lower

Roller position may be

micro adjusted by clicking here.

Shingle may be micro adjusted by clicking here.

The Delivery can be

Delivery on/off status red is off green is on.

toggled On or Off by clicking here.

SYSTEM

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Operating the Atlas C300

Setting the Delivery Conveyor System.

WARNINGS:-

  1. The Machine will not start if the delivery unit is not in its up position.
  2. If the delivery is turned off the roller will feed to the far end of the belt conveyor and park there until turned on again.
  3. If the delivery is turned on when using the ‘Set by Fold’ mode of operation; the Roller Position and Shingle Length are automatically set, relative to the paper length and type of fold selected.
  4. When using the ‘Set by Position’ mode of operation; the Roller Position and Shingle Length must be adjusted manually to suit the job. (See FIG 17.1 below).
  5. When the optimum settings for the roller position and shingle length are achieved they can be stored with the job.

NOTE. When setting the machine to do a Double Fold or Engineering Fold, with a paper length of 279mm (11”) or less, the stacker roller will travel to the far end of the conveyor and stop. This is due to the shortness of the folded paper exiting from the machine.

FIG 17.1

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Status Screen.

Green icon indicates settings are saved - a red icon would show that settings have changed but the job has not been saved.

Clicking in this area will take you to the store page

Paper length & Paper Type - input from the paper setting screen.

Clicking in this area will take you to the paper setting page.

Currently selected fold type

  • can be one of the following.

Lead Edge Sensor Strength, Indicator Bar

Number of creases - this may alter automatically if a pre-defined fold is selected. Adjustments may be made in the crease setting screen.

Clicking in this area will take you to the crease setting page.

Indicator for status of knives.

Fold Positions & Trim settings

K1 & K2 On.

K1 Off & K2 On

Clicking in this area will take you to the Fold setting page.

K1 On & K2 Off

K1 & K2 Off

Select this button to produce 3 test sheets with the settings currently shown.

Clicking in this area will take you to the delivery setting page.

Sheet count -click to zero A screen will appear to confirm that you want to reset the count.

SYSTEM

Batch quantity - this is input from the batch calculator on the paper setting screen - max. 999

Batch count - click to zero A screen will appear to confirm that you want to reset the count.

Click to start machine with settings currently shown - you will receive a notification if system switch is not on. Press again to stop Job

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Run Job.

Click to run machine.

System Switch Not On.

Click to confirm System switch is on & then click run button again

The machine running screen will appear.

Click to stop machine.

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Operating the Atlas C300

Setting the machine to operate in manual sheet feed mode

In order to feed heavy stock, very small or very large sheets, embossed or even irregular shaped sheets, it may be necessary to feed the sheets manually.

The machine can be programmed and set up in exactly the same way as explained when operating the machine automatically. However, the paper gate must be raised to its highest position for the sheets to be fed freely.

The machine can now be started by activating the System switch to ‘on’. Do not activate the Compressor switch.

icon on the touch screen and begin to slide the sheets individually through

the paper gate until they are driven by the drive belts.

To stop feeding the sheets, select the System Switch off.

icon on the touch screen and switch the

NOTE. If the delay between feeding sheets is excessive, the system will time out.

SYSTEM

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Operating the Atlas C300

Store Pages.

To get to the Store setting page click the lower tab

status area.

or

from the

New Jobs.

Having set up your job you can give the job a name and save it to a store. You can also retrieve previously saved jobs, modify them or delete jobs you no longer require.

Load existing job from store

To create a new job name click in text area & keyboard will open to input job name.

Clicking to search currently stored jobs

Clicking to delete currently stored jobs

Current Job Name Yellow Text Denotes Saved Job Red Text Denotes Unsaved Job

Clicking to save job shown.

Keyboard for entering job name.

Return to Store Menu &

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Save confirmation screen.

of job click here.

Search for current jobs to load or modify.

You can search for jobs by clicking the search icon search keyboard for text input.

, this will bring up the

Type in job description or first few characters

Press search icon to start search

To change your mind & return to the previous screen click here.

Jobs matching characters in text box will be shown in this area - selecting job from this area will show job settings in

the right hand status area. Job selected will be shown in text box.

SYSTEM

Toggle between search results & full list of jobs

Press to load job

shown in text box.

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Operating the Atlas C300

Loading job confirmation screen.

To cancel loading of Job press here

To confirm loading of

Loaded job may be modified and then re-saved as the same job name.

Overwrite job confirmation screen.

To cancel overwrite of Job press here.

To confirm overwrite of Job press here

Delete job confirmation screen.

To cancel deletion of Job press here

To confirm deletion of Job press here

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Operating the Atlas C300

Tools Menu.

To get to the Tools page click the lower tab

Click on Up Arrow to put Anvil into Top Dead Centre position

Inch paper in direction of arrow to clear jams

(TDC)

Clean Lead Edge Sensor

Inch paper in direction

of arrow to clear jams

Touch Screen Calibration See Page 36

Change Machine measurement settings, Imperial / Metric

Toggle K2 ON and OFF Used to Set Deflect Trims See Page 37

Clicking this icon will show Machine programme revision & Touch Screen software revision.

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Formax Atlas C300 User's Manual, page 37
Text on page 37

Operating the Atlas C300

Switch the mains power on and wait for the main screen to appear before commencing to check the horizontal and vertical position of the display. The position of the display within the surround is achieved by operating the button at the rear of the housing, press this a number of times to obtain the correct orientation required, move to the next button to move the position to centralize horizontal.

(i) Select the tools menu tab, and then Select the Touch Screen calibration icon.

(ii) Using a plastic pointer, soft leaded pencil, biro cap etc. and with gentle pressure. Touch the centre of the cross in each corner of the Touch Screen, as prompted, by the hand graphics. This procedure will calibrate the Touch Screen.

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Operating the Atlas C300

The deflect trims may need to be calibrated to allow the sheet to pass through the machine without damaging the lead edge.

  1. K1 Double Deflect Trim In the tools menu

Conduct this test with K2

turned off using the 'Tools' menu.

If marking occurs on K1 then follow these general rules.

Roller marks are caused by the Fold knife being too late, and so minus some K1 Deflect trim.

  • General scuffing of the sheet underside are caused by the fold knife being too early, add some K1 deflect trim.
  1. K2 Double Deflect Trim

Ensure K2 is turned on using the 'Tools' menu.

If marking occurs when K2 is turned on then follow these general rules.

  • Roller marks are caused by the Fold knife being too late, and so minus some K2
  • General scuffing of the sheet upper side are caused by the fold knife being too early,

Add some K2 deflect trim.

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Formax Atlas C300 User's Manual, page 39
Text on page 39

The Blade Assembly

Adjusting the blade pressure (no paper required)

  1. (i) Switch the power ‘on’ by turning the Emergency stop button clockwise to release the safety latch. (ii) Select the Tools tab at the bottom of the touch screen, the display will change to that shown below. (iii) Activate the system switch to ‘ON’ (iv) Select the up arrow to move the blade to the Top Dead Centre position.

Click on Up Arrow to put Anvil into Top Dead Centre position (TDC)

  1. Raise the exit guard
  2. Using a 5mm allen key, unlock the socket head screws positioned at each end of the creasing blade.
  3. Rotate the blade adjustment cams until they are just tight, and then back off slightly before tightening the socket head screws.

The diagram below demonstrates the adjustment of the blade pressure

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Formax Atlas C300 User's Manual, page 40
Text on page 40

Replacing Blade Sets

  1. Before removing the blade assembly, ensure that the lower blade / anvil is at ‘Top Dead Centre’, see page 38.
  2. Lift the top cover.
  3. Using a 5mm allen key, remove the two socket head screws, one each end of the Blade Set, as shown in FIG 32.1 below.

FIG 32.1

  1. Remove the Sheet Guide Assembly, by pulling upwards on the two flanges, one each end, as shown in FIG 32.2 and FIG 32.3 below. Sheet Guide Assembly Flange

FIG 32.2

FIG 32.3

  1. The Blade Set can now be removed from the machine using the Blade Extractor Tools shown in FIG 32.4 below.

FIG 32.4

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Formax Atlas C300 User's Manual, page 41
Text on page 41

Replacing Blade Sets

  1. Insert the Blade Extractor Tools, one at each end of the Blade Set, as shown in FIG 33.1 below.

Note The Position of The Blade Extractor Tool Under The Lip of The Blade Adjuster Assembly

FIG 33.1

  1. Lever the Blade Assembly in the direction shown in FIG 33.2 to unclip and release the Blade Set.

FIG 33.2

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Replacing Blade Sets

  1. Slide the blade assembly out of the creasing unit and lay it on a flat surface.
  2. Slide the blade adjustment cams and the blade adjustment assemblies away from the dowels located in the ends of the blades / anvils as shown in FIG 34.1 below.

FIG 34.1

  1. Slide the blade adjustment assemblies and the blade adjustment cams onto the dowels of the new blade set.
  2. Slide the new blade set into the slots of the creasing unit as shown in FIG. 34.3.

NOTE. The blade set can be fitted with the ANVIL at the bottom or with the ANVIL at the top. The blade set is supplied from the factory with the ANVIL at the bottom as shown in FIG34.2A. The blade set can be changed to have the ANVIL at the top (as shown in FIG34.2B), this can improve the repeatability of the fold relative to the crease for certain fold types or when using lighter stocks.

FIG34.2A

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FIG34.2B

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Text on page 43

Replacing Blade Sets

  1. Rotate the blade adjustment cams until they are just tight, and then back off slightly. Reset blade to ‘Top Dead Centre’ and make final adjustments.

FIG 34.3

  1. Refit the Sheet Guide Assembly
  2. Close the top cover
  3. Switch the machine on and test the crease for form.

The following Blade sets are supplied as standard.

Standard Blade set Part number 176-213-02 Consisting of a standard blade and anvil, pre-set for your machine.

Narrow Blade set Part number 176-213-01 Consisting of a standard blade and a narrow anvil, pre-set for your machine.

NOTE. Blade sets are individually set for each machine at the point of manufacture. Replacement Blade sets will therefore need to be set up by a factory trained service engineer. Do not attempt to use a Blade set from anotheDigifold Pro. When running lighter stocks it is recommended that an Ultra Narrow Blade Set is used, this can be purchased from Morgana Systems Ltd, Part number 176-213-03 .

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Perforating

Once the machine is set-up, the Machine 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 ‘28 tooth’ blades. 1 off Set of standard hardened anvils. 1 off 3mm bondhus wrench / allen key 1 off 2mm bondhus wrench / allen key

The perforator blades are split into two matching halves and are fitted to the drive wheels as shown in the photograph using the four screws supplied.

A hardened anvil is fitted to the drive hub as shown in the photograph also using the four screws supplied. Again the anvils are made from matching halves.

Important: The perforator blades are very sharp and care must be taken whilst handling. Do not mix the matching pairs of blades or anvils.

For perforating and other types of paper, various spares kits are available which can be assembled to the machine in the same fashion. They are listed below along with a range of scoring wheels,

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Part Number 1-99-41 - Standard stock / fine perforations.

Part Number 1-99-12 - Medium stock / Medium perforations.

Part Number 1-99-10 - Heavy stock / coarse perforations.

Standard Part Number 1-99-35 - For all blade types

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Text on page 45

Perforating

All of the blades and anvils are supplied with fixings.

  • It is recommended that for multiple perforations, a separate perforator stripper is used for every perforating blade set fitted in the creasing unit.
  1. Turn the mains supply to the machine ‘off’.
  2. Open the perforator assembly to get access to the drive wheels and hubs.
  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 37.1

  1. Using the 2.5mm allen key (supplied), take one half of the matching pair of blades and mount on to the drive wheel. Do not secure the blade.
  2. Mount the other half of the blade to the drive wheel as shown (FIG 37.1). Secure the blades to the wheel ensuring not to over tighten grub screw.
  3. Mark on a single sheet the desired perforating position. Feed the sheet through the machine manually until the mark can be seen. Use this mark to assist in fixing the position of the perforating drive wheel to the roller drive shaft.

FIG 37.2

  1. Using the 2mm allen key, loosen the drive hub nearest the perforating drive. Slide the drive hub away from any obstructing drive wheels or hubs in order to mount the anvils.
  2. Using the 2.5mm allen key, take one half of the matching pair of anvils and mount to the drive hub. Do not secure the anvil.
  3. Mount the other half of the anvil to the drive hub as shown (FIG 37.2). Secure the anvils to the drive hub ensuring not to over tighten the grub screws.

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Perforating

  1. Slide the drive hub towards the perforating drive wheel until there is a clearance of 0.5mm (0.020”).
  2. To prevent damage to the blades or the anvils, do not force the drive wheel against the hub.
  3. Fix the perforator stripper adjacent to the drive wheel and blade as shown.
  4. 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.

FIG 38.1

Fig 38.1 Demonstrates a typical set-up for perforating sheets.

1 - Perforating drive wheel with mounted blades 2 - Perforator stripper 3 - Standard drive wheel

4 - Drive hub with mounted anvils 5 - Standard drive hub

Always remove blades and anvils once the perforating operation has been completed to avoid marking on digital or delicate media.

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Formax Atlas C300 User's Manual, page 47
Text on page 47

Removing Paper Jams

In the event of a paper jam occurring, whilst running the machine, follow the steps described below to allow access to remove the jammed paper.

  1. Unlock and lower the delivery unit, open the top cover and the perforator unit; see FIG 39.1 below.
  2. If the paper is jammed in the fold rollers; try to rotate the top fold roller, using both hands. Position the thumbs under the tie bar and spread the fingers out above the tie bar.

FIG 39.1

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Trouble Shooting

Paper crease out of square

Check that the sheets are all square and exactly the same size before loading the stack on to the table.

Check that the adjustable side lay has been correctly positioned ie. No further than 0.5mm (0.020”) from the paper stack.

Check that the blade tilt mechanism is correctly set.

Check that the crease profile has not been set too deep.

Check that the correct Blade Set is fitted. (Standard Blade Set for material thickness of 0.25mm (0.010”) and above, Narrow Blade Set for material thickness of 0.25mm (0.010”) and below).

Paper fold out of square

Note:- the best fold squareness may be achieved when the fold is not on the center of the crease, but to one side or the other. Try this first.

Check that the fold is to one side of the crease center line.

Check that the roller gaps are not too tight and squashing the crease.

Check that the roller gaps are not too large and allowing the paper to slide (especially so on glossy paper).

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 / fold position is not too close to the leading edge of the paper. A minimum distance of 50mm (1.96”) is recommended.

If jamming is occurring in the Perforator - adjust the Hubs (see Pages 12 & 45).

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Trouble Shooting

Machine will not start

Check the power supply to the machine.

Check that the emergency stop button has been released.

Check that the top cover is down.

Check that the perforator assembly is in its closed position.

Check that the delivery unit is in the up position, and located correctly, (the machine will not start if the delivery unit is not in its up position).

Check that the paper stack is not too high or too heavy for the feeder. The height of the paper stack should be defined by the weight and the size of the stock being creased.

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 Digifold.

Check that the air distribution has been correctly set.

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 necessary to feed the sheets manually - see page 31.

Cracking of the Printed Material along the Crease.

Cracking of the material along the crease may be caused by the following:-

Pressure too heavy on the top blade - reduce pressure.

Cracking on one edge caused by misalignment of the anvil and blade.

When using dry ink or toner based print engines, the material must be fully acclimatised for at least 48 hours before putting an image onto the paper.

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Trouble Shooting

Using the Correct Blade Set.

Two Blade sets are supplied with the machine. The Standard Blade set is suitable for material thicknesses of 0.25mm (0.010”) and greater. The Narrow Blade set is suitable for material thicknesses of 0.25mm (0.010”) and smaller.

If the Standard Blade Set is used to crease and fold materials less than 0.25mm (0.010”) inaccurate results can be produced.

If the Narrow Blade Set is used to crease and fold materials greater than 0.25mm (0.010”) cracking can occur. More importantly this could cause the main motor to temporarily stall. This probably won’t be that noticeable until you look at the results, whereby the crease position will vary.

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Trouble Shooting

Sheet did not arrive.

If the machine stops and error message 01 is displayed on the touch screen, this indicates that the paper did not arrive at the end of the suck process; so the machine timed out. Press the green tick button and then press the start button.

If the machine stops and error message 02 is displayed on the touch screen, this indicates that a paper jam has been detected. Press the system switch down and then select the right or left arrows, to inch the paper forwards or backwards. See page 39 that describes how to remove paper jams. Press the green tick button and then press the start button.

If the machine stops and error message 03 is displayed on the touch screen, this indicates that a double sheet feed has been detected. Check that the paper gate has been set correctly. Press the green tick button and then press the start button.

If the machine stops and error message 04 is displayed on the touch screen, this indicates that the lower blade / anvil has not made contact with the HOME switch. i.e. blade still in top position. Switch the machine off and remove the blade set and ensure that the area is free from obstructions. Return the blade set to the creasing unit and switch the machine on. Operate the machine in the normal sequence, if the display continues to read error message 04 it is advised to contact a Service Engineer immediately.

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Trouble Shooting

If the machine stops and error message 05 is displayed on the touch screen, this indicates that the blade is busy. Try to operate the machine again, If this fails it is advised to contact a Service Engineer.

Blade Home Failure 1

If the machine stops and error message 06 is displayed on the touch screen, this indicates that there may be some creasing errors, and that the creasing pressure should be checked, (also check for a double that may have got through, causing this error).

Blade Home Failure 2

If the machine stops and error message 07 is displayed on the touch screen, this indicates that the crease blade did not get back to its home position correctly or at the correct time. Causes, can be excessive blade pressure (suspect a double), or Some kind of jam which caused more than one sheet thickness to be creased.

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Trouble Shooting

If the machine stops and error message 08 is displayed on the touch screen, this indicates that the home signal was missed during creasing. Check that the blade pressure is not too high.

Clip 1 NOT clear (Back Sensor)

If the machine stops and error message 09 is displayed on the touch screen, this indicates that the sensor is or was blocked when it should have been clear. i.e. A jam in the paper path or the wrong length of paper has passed through the sensor. To correct - check if paper is present and check that the paper path is clear before restarting. See page 46 that describes how to remove paper jams.

Clip 1 NOT Blocked (Back Sensor)

If the machine stops and error message 10 is displayed on the touch screen, this indicates that the sensor did not see the paper at the correct time. i.e. A jam in the paper path. To correct - Check if paper has jammed in the machine prior to the sensor. See page 46 that describes how to remove paper jams.

Clip 2 NOT clear (Top Sensor)

If the machine stops and error message 11 is displayed on the touch screen, this indicates that the sensor is or was blocked when it should have been clear. i.e. A jam in the paper path or the wrong length of paper has passed through the sensor. To correct - check if paper is present and check that the paper path is clear before restarting. See page 46 that describes how to remove paper jams.

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Trouble Shooting

Clip 2 NOT Blocked (Top Sensor)

If the machine stops and error message 12 is displayed on the touch screen, this indicates that the sensor did not see the paper at the correct time. i.e. A jam in the paper path. To correct - Check if paper has jammed in the machine prior to the sensor. See page 46 that describes how to remove paper jams.

SENSOR POSITIONS

Clip 2 (Top Sensor)

Clip 1 (Back Sensor)

If the machine stops and error message 13 is displayed on the touch screen, this indicates that the ‘Lead Edge Sensor’ has seen a sheet subsequent to the first one as being longer. Again this could actually be a longer sheet, OR it could be a sensor problem (if it is a recurring problem). Check that the paper gate has been set correctly.

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Trouble Shooting

Error Screens (Continued) .

Lead E dge Sensor Fault

If the machine stops and error message 60 is displayed on the touch screen, this indicates that the lead edge sensor is blocked. Press the system switch down and then select the right or left arrows, to inch the paper forwards or backwards. Press the green tick button and then press the start button. This error message could also mean that the lead edge sensors are faulty or need cleaning.

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Text on page 56

Clean Lead Edge Sensor - Warning Screens.

  1. The Clean Lead Edge Sensor warning screen, shown below, will appear when the Run button is pressed and the strength of the Lead Edge Sensor Beam is at about 50% (i.e. the slider is at about the mid-point position along the Indicator Scale).

SENSOR CLEANING WARNING SCREEN

Press the Tools button to clean the Sensors, as described on Pages 56 & 57.

Press the Run button to ignore the Warning, and continue running the job.

  1. The Clean Sensor, Error 65 warning screen, shown below, will appear if the strength of the Lead Edge Sensor Beam is allowed to get down to about 25%. The Lead Edge Sensors should ideally be cleaned before this warning screen appears.

NOTE. The Lead Edge Sensors can be cleaned at any time by selecting the Tools Tab at the bottom of the Touchscreen and cleaning the Sensors as described on Pages 56 & 57.

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Trouble Shooting

Lead Edge Sensor Cleaning.

Select the Tools menu on the Touchscreen Display, and then select the clean sensor icon

The screen now shown is a visual indication of the strength of the Lead Edge Sensor beam.

FLASHING (GREEN/BLACK) TO

INDICATE THAT THE SOFTWARE IS INTERROGATING THE SENSOR BEAM

SLIDER

INDICATOR SCALE

The vertical indicator scale is divided into four sections, the position of the slider indicates the strength of the beam. The strength of the beam is at its strongest towards the top half of the indicator scale (green) and at its weakest towards the bottom half of the indicator scale (red). Note the position of the slider on the indicator scale and then clean the sensors as described on Page 57.

NOTE:- This vertical indicator scale is repeated as a horizontal indicator scale on the right hand side of the Touchscreen Display as shown below.

HORIZONTAL INDICATOR SCALE

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Text on page 58

e To clean the lead edge sensors open the top cover unit to expose the blade set. Using th e Sensor Cleaning Brush (part number 601-185), supplied in the dispatch kit, slid e the brush under the ball holder and push it through to reach the upper and lower lead edg sensors. (See FIG.3 and FIG.4 below). Move the brush backwards and forwards several times across the sensors to clean them. Note the position of the slider on the indicator s scale; the slider should have moved nearer to the top of the scale, indicating that dust ha o been removed from the sensors. This sensor cleaning operation can be repeated again t , see if the sensor beam strength can be further improved. The Sensors can also be cleaned with a can of compressed air .

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Text on page 59

Trouble Shooting

Recommended weekly operator maintenance

Clean all sensors. The lead edge sensor housing is located on the layedge side of the machine between the input roller shafts. With a slim brush the sensors can be cleaned when required. Pass the brush under the ball holder and push through until it passes the infeed rollers. Alternatively it can be blown with compressed air. The Jam Sensor is situated just after the edge sensor and is inline across the paper path with the receiver in the operator side sideplate. This is not usualy sensitive to dust but if required can be blown with compressed air. Clip 1 sensor is situated on the lower guides beneath the delivery conveyor and can be cleaned when required using a slim brush. Clip 2 sensor is situated on the upper guides inside the top cover and can be cleaned when required using a slim brush. Clean in feed rollers and output drive hubs using the cleaning kit supplied (cleaning kit part number 90-018). Remove and clean the blade assembly.

It is recommended that your Machine is fully serviced at least once every six months by a factory trained Service Engineer.

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DISPATCH KIT

ITEM

PART NUMBER

QTY

DESCRIPTION

OPERATORS MANUAL -

ROLLER CLEANING KIT

POWER CORD C19 UK 16A 2.5m

BLADE REMOVAL TOOL

DIGITAL THICKNESS GAUGE

SCREW - SOCKET CAP HEAD - M3 x 6 LG

SCREW - SKT. SET FLAT PT. - M4 x 4 LG

HEXAGON BALL DRIVER 2mm

HEXAGON BALL DRIVER 2.5mm

BONDUS L WRENCH 4mm

BONDUS L WRENCH 5mm

STATIONERY TUBE 330MM X 50MM

QUICK START CHART

DISPATCH BOX

SLITTING ANVIL SET

SLITTER PERF BLADE 28T

WRITE-ON SERIAL NO. LABEL

SPECIFICATION LABEL MSL/CE

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ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS

ITEM

PART NUMBER

172-022-01 AC-75 AC-76 AC-77 AC-79 AC-70 172-04-01 173-169-01 AC-60 178-01-02

DESCRIPTION

LOADING TABLE EXTENSION

PERFORATING BLADE SET 20T (Card) PERFORATING BLADE SET 28T (Single Sheets) PERFORATING BLADE SET 56T (Fine Perfs) ANVIL SET USED WITH ABOVE BLADE SETS DOUBLE SHEET DETECTOR KIT NARROW SHEET KIT ETHERNET KIT DYNAMIC BLADE SET - ULTRA NARROW STACKER ASSEMBLY -

ACCESSORIES.... ....May be obtained from your dealer and fitted to your machine using the instructions supplied, or by reading your operators manual.

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OPTIONS.... ....May also be obtained and fitted by your dealer. You should not attempt to fit options as specialist tools and knowledge are required.

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RECOMMENDED SPARES

PART NO.

DESCRIPTION

Dual Stepper Driver Board Small Stepper Driver - High Power Small Stepper Driver - Low Power Controller PCB Assembly + Chip RS232 Adaptor PCB Assy. Mini ITX Motherboard - Link - Paper Guide Delivery Belt Knife Driver Pin - M8 Lead - Delivery Input Connector Lead - Blade Position Sensor Lead - Tilt Pot Lead - Gap Set 3 Pot Lead - Gap Set 2 Pot Lead - Gap Set 1 Pot Power Supply - 48V Power Supply - 24V PSU Assembly - ATX12V - 300W Stepper Motor - crease Stepper Motor - Drive Stepper Motor - Fold Knives Input roller Assembly - Lower Input Roller Assembly - Upper Feed Belt Edge Sensor Assembly Touch Screen Assembly - 7” (New Controller) Sensor Bar Assembly Sensor Bar Assembly - Clip Sensor Bar Assembly 1st Blade Assembly 2nd Blade Assembly Connecting Link Assembly - Drive Connecting Link Assembly - Knife Hubs Fold Roller - 1st Fold Roller - 2nd Fold Roller - 3rd Fold Roller - Fixed

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RECOMMENDED SPARES

PART NO. 172-05-01 175-21-01 176-02-01 176-081-01 176-213-01 176-213-02 177-01-01 602-160 604-100 604-103 607-005 607-045 607-171 607-175 607-183 681-020 681-011 681-019 652-047 613-351 613-365 626-007 652-011 75-512 175-28-01 76-262 76-258 76-259 76-266 124-01-27 175-072-01 175-072-02 75-530-01

DESCRIPTION

Paper Gate Assembly Vacuum Roller Assembly Blade Adjuster Assembly Worm Wheel - Gap Set Dynamic Blade Set - Narrow Dynamic Blade Set - Standard Perforator Assembly Plain Bush - crease Guide Block Gas Spring - Perf. Unit Gas Spring - Delivery Belt - Vacuum Roller Multi Beam Coupler Timing Belt - Drive Belt - Drive Timing Belt - 190XL 062 Fuse - 500mA - 20 x 5mm - Anti-surge Fuse - 315mA - 20 x 5mm Anti-surge - Ceramic Fuse - 6.3A - 20 x 5mm - Anti-surge Ceramic Fuse - 15A - 32 x 6.3mm - Anti-surge Micro Switch - Guard Emergency Stop Switch - Double Pole Anti-Static Sensor Bar Switch - Low Current Coil - Black Anti - Static Transformer - UL Butterfly Valve - Stepper Stepper Motor - Roller Drive Stepper Motor - Belt Drive Stepper Motor - Roller Position Lead - Fold Knives Sensor Lead - Delivery Roller Pot Lead - Jam Detector - Emitter Lead - Jam Detector - Receiver Transformer Assy. - 230V to 110V

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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Text on page 65

MACHINE CALIBRATION HISTORY

Serial Number:-

Date:- Total Count:- Vac Suck Trim Vac Park Trim Stretch Lead Edge Trim Follow Stretch Del. Roller Trim Knife 1 Trim Knife 2 Trim K1 Deflect Trim K2 Deflect Trim K1 Travel K2 Travel

Date:- Total Count:- Vac Suck Trim Vac Park Trim Stretch Lead Edge Trim Follow Stretch Del. Roller Trim Knife 1 Trim Knife 2 Trim K1 Deflect Trim K2 Deflect Trim K1 Travel K2 Travel

Date:- Total Count:- Vac Suck Trim Vac Park Trim Stretch Lead Edge Trim Follow Stretch Del. Roller Trim Knife 1 Trim Knife 2 Trim K1 Deflect Trim K2 Deflect Trim K1 Travel K2 Travel

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FUSE POSITIONS & RATINGS

(POSITION ET CLASSIFICATION DES FUSIBLES)

TRANSFORMER ASSY. T500mAH 250V (681-020)

PSUs (24V & 48V) (FUSIBLE PSUs (24 V & 48 V) T6.3AH 250V (681-019)

ANTI-STATIC UNIT

(FUSIBLE ANTI-STATIQUE) T315mAH 250V (681-011)

MAINS IN

F15AH 250V (652-047)

SPARE FUSE

POSITION (POSITION PORTE FUSIBLE)

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PRODUCT RECYCLING & DISPOSAL

Disposal Information for Commercial Users

Application of this symbol on your equipment is confirmation that you must dispose of this equipment in compliance with agreed national Procedures.

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Formax Atlas C300 User's Manual, page 68
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REVISION HISTORY

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Quick start

  1. Set the paper gate to about two thicknesses of paper. Do not adjust it while the machine is running.
  2. Set the suction slot knob left for light stock or right for heavier stock.
  3. Load the stack against the fixed side lay and paper gate, then set the adjustable side lay and back stop with about 0.5mm (1/64") clearance.
  4. Set the air distribution knob (position 2 suits most sheet sizes) and the air separation pressure.
  5. Turn the Emergency Stop button clockwise to power on, and select the green tick only if trained.
  6. Enter paper length, paper type and fold type, set the roller gaps, then press the test button for 3 test sheets before starting the job.

Troubleshooting

ProblemLikely causeFix (from the manual)
Double sheet feedingExcessive paper gate gap is the most likely cause.Reset the paper gate to about two thicknesses of paper (increase slightly for sheets with an upward curl). Page 11
Marking or damage to the leading edge of lightweight paperToo much suction on the vacuum drum.Turn the Vacuum Bleed knob clockwise. Page 12
Cracking of the print along the foldRoller gaps not suited to the material or fold type.Adjust roller gaps 1, 2 and 3. Always set the gap above the required value first, then decrease to the setting. Page 18
Fold out of square or wanderingFold set too near or on the centre line of the crease.Set the fold slightly to one side of the crease centre line, or try paper type 1, 2 or 3. Page 26
Machine will not startDelivery unit is not in its up position.Raise the delivery unit to its up position. Page 29

Frequently asked questions

What sheet sizes does the Atlas C300 accept?

Up to 700mm x 385mm (27.5" x 15"), or 900mm x 385mm with the optional extension table. Minimum is 210mm x 140mm (8.3" x 5.5"). See page 5.

How fast is the Atlas C300?

6,000 sheets per hour for A4 folded in half; speed varies with size and fold type. See page 5.

What paper thickness can it handle?

From 0.11mm to 0.40mm, depending on hardness, fold type and substrate. See page 5.

How do I set the roller gaps?

Measure the sheet with a digital calliper, set Gap 1 to that reading, then set Gaps 2 and 3 as multiples of it using the Gap Set Guide for the fold type. See page 19.

How do I avoid toner cracking?

Acclimatise the material for at least 48 hours before printing, and run in a 16°C to 27°C environment. See page 5.