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This manual does not include all the contents about ES8000. Please refer to the user’s manual given.
- Identifying parts
① Safety cover of feeding unit
② Safety cover of upper folding cassette
④ Lower cassette cover
⑥ Feed assist hanger
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② Feed guide (left)
③ Feed guide (right)
④ Feed guide knob
⑤ Feed assist hanger
⑥ Feed roller assembly
(Pick-up, feed, separate roller)
⑦ Control sensor for paper detection
⑧ Control sensor for tray height
③ Lower cassette stopper
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- IM8100 Inline Parts
<HP Printer Only Slide Mount Base>
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- Control Panel
- On-line: When the pressure sealer is connected to the printer.
- Off-line: When the pressure sealer is not connected to the printer.
- Counter: Set counting at off-line mode.
Not available in on-line mode.
- Set: Stores the selected function.
- Thickness: Detects double feeds and stops the unit.
Not available in on-line mode
- Jam free: Removes paper jam in the folding cassette.
- Alarm: Indicates an error or a jam
- Start/Stop: Starts or stops operation.
- Display: Displays the unit’s current status.
★ In order to use IM8100 as an Off-Line machine without the printer interface. please perform the following
procedures to change the mode to an off-line mode. Make sure to remove "Interface and Interface Top Guide"
Press the “set/store” button for 3 seconds to change the setup mode.
Press the “set/store” button 3 times and the Online mode will be on display.
Press the select button (◀▶) to change the mode to an Off-line mode.
Press the “start/stop” button to accept the change and the machine will be ready.
- ** Press and hold down Mode button to temporary switch the mode from an online to an offline mode. the machine will go back to On-Line mode after machine turn off.
★ Changing from an offline to an online mode by pressing the mode button is only supported
when the setup mode is in an online mode (Step # 5).
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- Interface unit installation and printer connection
1> Place the IM8100 rear feet onto the circular cut outs on the bracket.
2> Turn on the power and set the unit in an offline mode by pressing on the mode button. Then
open the safety cover of the feeding unit and the tray will go down.
3> Widen the paper guide as much as possible and tighten the green knob.
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4> Place the Interface onto the tray and tighten the screw.
< Interface fixing screw >
5> Connect the cable inside the feeder to the interface.
6> Change the mode to on-line and close the cover, which will make the tray to go down.
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7> Open the cover and install the interface guide.
When installing the top guides like the picture, make sure they are completely attached to the shaft of
the machine. Push the top guide towards the bottom shaft until they are clicked and are properly
fixed to the shaft. Also make sure the sensors on the Left side of the rollers are picked up by the top
8> Adjust the Folding positions on upper/lower cassette according to the paper size
Æ Please refer to the fold manual
9> Check whether the operation panel displays “ready online.”
10> Place the printer on the printer slide mount base.This picture below is showing with optional raiser
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11> Connect the network printer cable to your network cable.
(Connect the USB cable from your computer directly to the printer if your printer is not in a network
Please do not use a parallel cable.
Tie the power cable and the cross cable and fix them to the surface of the product by using the
clamp and the cable tie, like the picture below.
<Cross cable>< power cable><cable fixing clamp><cable tie> <mount base>
12> Load the paper to the printer and process a sample page, adjust side guide so that your papers exit from
the printer just fall in between the two side guides. Test one page at a time until you get perfect landing.
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5. How to set the folding position.
1) Open the safety cover of the upper cassette and adjust the location of the stopper according to the
folding position manual shown on the folding cassette
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- Open the safety cover of the lower cassette and adjust the location of the stopper according
to the folding position manual shown on the folding cassette.
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6. How to operate in an off-line mode.
1) Remove the Interface Top Guides, Disconnect the cable connected to the interface.
2) Change mode into an off-line mode and open the safety cover, then the tray will go down.
3) Unscrew the screws and remove the interface.
4) Load the paper onto the tray.
5) Adjust the tray Side Guide according to the width of the paper and fix the knob.
6) Check the Fold size setup on the upper/lower folding cassette.
7) Start your operation by run a few single sheet one at a time to make sure fold size are setup correctly.
7. How to remove paper-jam
(Refer to the manual 4-2)
- Press the <stop/restart> button on the printer to stop printing.
- Slide Printer away from the machine.
- Open the cover of the feeding tray and remove the paper.
- Press <start/stop> button of the sealer and return to “ready online” mode.
- Close the cover and connect the printer.
- Press the <stop/restart> button on the printer and start printing.
- The jammed paper (already printed) still can be sealed by feeding it into the printer with non-
- Before using the unit
Please Jog your Forms (papers) before loading to the Printer Feed tray. Make sure printer is align with pressure sealer machine. Print several single page for test run.
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Quick start
- Place the IM8100's rear feet on the circular cut-outs of the bracket, power on, and press Mode to go off-line. Open the feeding unit cover so the tray lowers.
- Widen the paper guide fully and tighten the green knob, then place the interface on the tray, tighten its screw and connect the cable inside the feeder.
- Switch to on-line mode, then install the interface top guides so they click onto the shaft and the sensors are picked up.
- Set the upper and lower cassette stoppers using the fold guide on each cassette, and check that the panel shows "ready online."
- Set the printer on the slide mount base and connect it by network cable or USB (not parallel). Tie the power and cross cables down with the clamp and cable tie.
- Jog the forms, load the printer and print single test pages, adjusting the side guides until the sheets land between them.
Troubleshooting
| Problem | Likely cause | Fix (from the manual) |
|---|---|---|
| Paper jam during in-line operation | Form jammed in the feed area | Press stop on the printer, slide the printer away, open the feeding tray cover and remove the paper. Press Start/Stop on the sealer to return to "ready online," close the cover, reconnect the printer and resume printing. Page 13 |
| Jam in the folding cassette | Form stuck in the fold section | Use the Jam Free button to remove the paper jam in the folding cassette. Page 6 |
| Counter and Thickness buttons don't work | They are not available in on-line mode | Switch to off-line mode to use the counter and double feed detection. Page 6 |
Frequently asked questions
Can the IM8100 be used without a printer?
Yes. Remove the interface top guides and interface, then change the setup mode to off-line (hold Set/Store for 3 seconds, press it 3 times, select Off-line and press Start/Stop). See page 6 and page 13.
How do I connect the printer?
Use a network cable, or a USB cable from your computer directly to the printer if it isn't networked. Do not use a parallel cable. See page 10.
How do I set the fold position?
Open the safety covers of the upper and lower cassettes and move each stopper according to the fold position guide shown on the cassette. See page 11 and page 12.
Can I temporarily run off-line?
Yes. Press and hold Mode to switch temporarily to off-line; the machine returns to on-line mode after it is turned off. See page 6.
