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User Guide

August 2013

3056 Letter Opener

POSTMARK INC

POSTMARK APS

P HONE 805.594.1454

F AX 805.594.1455

PHONE +45 66 179833

FAX +45 65 910189

3197 D UNCAN L ANE #A

S AN L UIS O BISPO , C A 93401

U NITED S TATES O F A MERICA

E NIGHEDSVEJ 21 5000 O DENSE C DENMARK

WWW.POSTMARK-USA.COM

WWW.POSTMARK.DK

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Before You Start .....................................................................................................Page 3

Packaging Recommendations ......................................................................Page 3

Setting Up ..................................................................................................................Page 4

Start / Stop ................................................................................................................Page 4

Envelope Feeding .................................................................................................Page 5

EC Declaration of Conformity .......................................................................Page 7

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SAFETY

  • Disconnect the power supply before performing any maintenance.
  • Before connecting the system to the electrical supply, ensure that the system is suitable for the local mains

voltage. Refer to the serial plate on your system for voltagerequirements.

The general process of automated document handling can sometimes create a build up of static electricity. Therefore we

recommend that the following measures are taken to reduce the side effects of any electrostatic charge.

  • Make sure that you operate the system within the recommended temperature andhumidity conditions.
  • Make use of antistatic mats where appropriate.
  • If necessary, make use of an ionizer to reduce static charge build up in the room where the system is located.

Please contact your supplier for further information.

  • Only competent, trained personnel should operate this system. If non-trained personnel do operate this system,

the manufacturer will not accept responsibilityfor any resulting accidents or injuries.

  • Only skilled persons, who are aware of the risks involved, may open the protective covers.For safety reasons,

the system will not function when the covers are open.

  • Keep long hair, fingers, jewelry, etc. away from rotating and moving parts.
  • The power connection must be easily accessible, preferably close to the system.For safety reasons, it is

essential that the system is connected to a socket outlet that has a protective earth (ground) connection.

  • Overcurrent protection in the equipment also relies on the branch circuit protection (max. 20 A).
  • The following part(s) is (are) considered the equipment disconnect device(s):
  • Power supply cord plug or appliance coupler.

In Denmark, certain types of Class 1 appliances may be provided with a plug that does not provide an adequate earth

(ground) connection when inserted into a Danish socket outlet. Make sure the system has a good functioning connection

that has protective earthing (the plug and socket outlet must match).

  • Establish an earth (ground) connection before connecting the mains plug to the power supply.
  • First disconnect the power supply before removing the earth (ground) connection.

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BEFORE YOU START

The 3056 is a high speed milling cutter letter opener for processing incoming mail. The system:

The letter opener can be fed continuously with stacks of envelopes without having to stop the machine. The 3056 is

equipped with a milling cutter opener for clean and consistent cutting.

Support Guide

Feed Plate

PACKAGING RECOMMENDATIONS

Upon receipt of your 3056 letter opener, it is recommended that you keep the original packaging

should the machine need to be mailed out for service. If packaging needs to be disposed of please

follow local guidelines for recycling and waste disposal.

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SETTING UP

Before starting your letter opener make sure the

chaff container is securely seated underneath the

right side of the machine. The chaff container’s

right side should be in contact with the side panel.

The machine will not run without the chaff bin.

START / STOP

Plug in the power cord.

To turn the power on press down "l".

To turn the power off press down "O".

To start the machine press down "I" then

press down the reset button.

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ENVELOPE FEEDING

Envelopes are best fed when sorted by size and thickness thus insuring a consistent feeding.

Ÿ Turn the envelope flaps so that they do not run in line with the separator or cutting mechanism. Ÿ Press the reset button, and start the machine. Ÿ Place the envelopes on to the feeding track making sure that they are flush against the hopper.

The support guide can be used to feed larger stacks of envelopes without feed hesitation from the letter opener.

The support guide is magnetic and can be positioned in different locations on the feed plate depending on envelope sizes.

As shown to the right, the support guide fans the envelopes into the separator mechanism.

Different envelope lengths may require movement of the support guide for consistent feeding.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

If the Machine Does Not Start, Do As Follows:

  1. Check that the power cord is plugged in and that the power is on.
  2. Press the reset button.
  3. Check that the track cover is pushed down tightly.
  4. Make sure the chaff bin is placed in the correct position
  5. Unplug machine and check fuse located in main socket, by pulling out on fuse tray.

If the machine still does not start, contact your service center.

If An Envelope Becomes Jammed In the Machine

  1. Turn off machine, and unplug the power cord.
  2. Remove track cover.
  3. Remove jammed envelopes and clear any remaining mail from belts by gently removing the

envelope from left to right.

  1. Replace track cover and re-stack mail on the feed plate.
  2. Plug in machine, restart.

All other service and repairs should be performed by your local dealer.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions: Basic Unit Length: 710mm (28”) Depth: 463mm (18”) Height: 330mm (13”)

Weight: approximately 36kg (80lb)

Power source: as written on the type label 230VAC / 50Hz 1.25A 120VAC / 60Hz 2.65A

Noise level: Standby - 63dB Operating - 78dB

Material: Paper envelopes Maximum thickness: 6mm (0.24”) Maximum size: 260 x 330mm (10.2” x 13.0”)

EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Manufacturer: Postmark Inc. - 3197 Duncan Ln Suite A San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 -United States Of America

herewith declares that the: Model 3056

is in accordance with the following directives:

2004/108/EC - The electromagnetic compatibility directive 2006/95/EC - The low voltage directive 2011/65/EU - The RoHS (recast) directive.

and has been designed and tested to the following standards:

EN 60950-1:2006 + A11:2009 + A1:2010 + A12:2011

EN55022:2006 EN55024:2010 EN61000-3-2:2006 + A1:2009 + A2:2009 EN 61000-3-3:2008

I hereby declare that the equipment named above has been designed to comply with the relevant sections of the above referenced standards. The units complies with all essential requirements of the directives.

Safety and legal Markings

4ED8 E340554

Per 01-07-2006 this product complies with EU directive 2002/95/EC, Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS), in all EU member states.

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Quick start

  1. Seat the chaff container under the right side so it touches the side panel; the machine will not run without it.
  2. Plug in the power cord and press "I" to turn the power on.
  3. Sort envelopes by size and thickness and turn the flaps so they don't run in line with the separator or cutter.
  4. Press the reset button to start the machine.
  5. Place envelopes on the feed track flush against the hopper.
  6. Position the magnetic support guide on the feed plate to fan larger stacks into the separator.

Troubleshooting

ProblemLikely causeFix (from the manual)
Machine does not startPower off, reset needed, track cover not down tightly, chaff bin out of position, or a blown fuse.Check power, press reset, push the track cover down, seat the chaff bin, and check the fuse tray in the main socket. Then contact your service center. Page 8
Envelope jammedEnvelope caught on the belts.Turn off and unplug, remove the track cover, gently pull envelopes out from left to right, replace the cover, re-stack and restart. Page 8
Feed hesitation with large stacksSupport guide not positioned for the envelope length.Move the magnetic support guide on the feed plate to suit the envelope size. Page 7

Frequently asked questions

What size envelopes does the 3056 open?

Paper envelopes up to 6 mm (0.24") thick and up to 260 x 330 mm (10.2" x 13.0") (page 9).

Why won't the 3056 run?

Check the chaff bin is seated, the track cover is down, the power is on and the reset button has been pressed (page 8).

How big and heavy is it?

28" long, 18" deep and 13" high, weighing about 80 lb (36 kg). Power is 120 VAC/60 Hz 2.65 A or 230 VAC/50 Hz 1.25 A (page 9).

What is the support guide for?

It is a magnetic guide that fans envelopes into the separator so larger stacks feed without hesitation (page 7).