Accordion folding overview | Xerox 2750 specs

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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Xerox 2750 manual Accordion folding overview, Standard accordion fold packet

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 panel Main control panel Instant service access BridgeStacker/Handfeed Automatic document diversion Tower in normal folding and bypass modes Manual feed slot Accordion folding overview Standard accordion fold packet Type F bookfold packet Crossfolding overview Folds handle easier than Z-folds LEL = 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 available Model 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 only Fold Selection Host controller Start-up Reset procedure Fold Selection StandaloneOn-line programs Hand feed programs Manual document feeding Rear of diverter tower, showing stacker/off-line components To begin hand feeding Hand feeding a document Exiting Handfeed Mode Jam conditions Clearing a jam Bridge and Bridge Exit If the document is visibleRaising the bridge lid Unlocking the bridge Raising the bridge Access to the towerTower Use the jog feature … Accordion FolderAccordion folder lid in raised position Opening the upper clam shell Ejector 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 folder Crossfold 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 panels First crossfold action Document inversionCrossfolder Single crossfold mode Double crossfold mode Operator’s control panel System Menu Passwords Communications modeJog functions Parameter viewing and modification Accessible only to the Key Operator and technician Device test Sheets 1s 3 0 5 Recent errorsActivity counters 721p Synergix Fold System 40 & XES 2750 Series fold tables Description Afnor Fold Banks Peco Fold MIX Fold Bank 1 common European sizes Folder Error Messages Message Definition Location or type of error