Xerox 2750 manual Accordion folding overview, Standard accordion fold packet

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Accordion folding – overview

Standard accordion fold

In the standard accordion fold, all panels other than the final compensating fold are of the same width. The final or compensating fold of the standard sequence is positioned to give two equal-width panels, always narrower than the preceding ones unless the document length is an exact multiple of the selected panel width. Typical panel width selections for non-bookfolded documents are 210mm, 8½”, 9”, 11”, 297mm and 12” (bookfolds and custom packets require different panel widths).

Any length up to 20 panels

V V

S	S	S

S

L

S

Any stand- ard width up to 36"

S

Compensating fold

S

LL

Two equal-width

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Standard accordion fold packet

Having measured the length of the incoming document, the folder system automatically performs a compensating fold at the end of the

sequence. The two final panels in the standard accordion fold are of the same width, the width being dependant on the amount of length compensation necessary.

Note that the compensating panels may be aligned with either left or right edges of the packet, depending on the combination of the selected panel width (S) and the overall length of the document. They are

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Contents PRINTFOLD Synergix Fold System Engineering Document Folder Main components of the Model 2750 Folder General informationSynergix Fold System Power entry module / counter / communications port Operator’s control panelMain control panel Instant service access BridgeStacker/Handfeed Automatic document diversionTower in normal folding and bypass modes Manual feed slotAccordion folding overview Standard accordion fold packetType F bookfold packet Crossfolding overview Folds handle easier than Z-foldsLEL = non-standard feed direction Key facts about fold programsSEL = standard feed direction Width sensors at input end of bridge Main features of the 2750 folding system Options availableModel 2750 Folder operator’s side After installationPower entry panel Operator’s controls ½ x 11 C-folded packet, landscape style12 Z-folded packet, portrait style BkaZ ½ x 11 book-folded packet Z fold onlyFold Selection Host controller Start-upReset procedure Fold Selection StandaloneOn-line programs Hand feed programsManual document feeding Rear of diverter tower, showing stacker/off-line componentsTo begin hand feeding Hand feeding a documentExiting Handfeed Mode Jam conditions Clearing a jamBridge and Bridge Exit If the document is visibleRaising the bridge lid Unlocking the bridgeRaising the bridge Access to the towerTower Use the jog feature … Accordion FolderAccordion folder lid in raised position Opening the upper clam shellEjector springs on crank handle Using the crank handle to rotate the drumRaising the drum faceplate shutter Upper section of the crossfolder in raised position CrossfolderCrossfolder latches Crossfold Transfer Crossfold Pocket and Crossfold ExitCrossfolder rear panel Unhitching the accordion and cross folderCrossfold pocket Interlock OpenCrank handle engaged in crossfold roll System Error In-feed and accordion folding components Initial phase of the folding programAccordion Folder Completion of the first fold Panel measuring phaseDrum reversal develops a loop Starting the second fold Accordion fold compensating panelsFirst crossfold action Document inversionCrossfolder Single crossfold mode Double crossfold modeOperator’s control panel System MenuPasswords Communications modeJog functions Parameter viewing and modificationAccessible only to the Key Operator and technician Device testSheets 1s 3 0 5 Recent errorsActivity counters 721p Synergix Fold System 40 & XES 2750 Series fold tables DescriptionAfnor Fold Banks Peco Fold MIXFold Bank 1 common European sizes Folder Error Messages Message Definition Location or type of error