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GERA Baby Fold Operator Manual

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Index

NDEX

....................................................................................................................................... 1

SAFETY NOTES ........................................................................................................................ 2

WARNING – E

LECTRICAL

AFETY

NFORMATION

.................................................................. 2

PERATIONAL

AFETY

NFORMATION

...................................................................................... 3

ADIO

REQUENCY

MISSIONS

................................................................................................ 4

RODUCT

AFETY

ERTIFICATION

............................................................................................ 4

EGULATORY

NFORMATION

.................................................................................................... 4

NVIRONMENTAL

OMPLIANCE

............................................................................................... 4

WARRANTY .............................................................................................................................. 4

GENERAL NOTE ...................................................................................................................... 5

OLD PACKAGE DIMENSION

...................................................................................................... 5

APER SPECIFICATION

............................................................................................................... 5

LOOR SPECIFICATION

.............................................................................................................. 5

FOLDER VERSION .................................................................................................................. 5

FOLD PROGRAMS ................................................................................................................... 6

CONTROL PANEL.................................................................................................................... 7

FAN FOLDING PROCEDURE ................................................................................................ 7

CROSS FOLDING PROCEDURE ........................................................................................... 8

SING THE COLLECTION TRAY COPIES

...................................................................................... 8

FOLD LONG PLOTS ................................................................................................................9

JAMS REMOVALS ................................................................................................................... 9

Automatic Eject Procedure ................................................................................. 9

Warning............................................................................................................... 9

SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................................. 10

APER

..................................................................................................................................... 10

NVIRONMENT

........................................................................................................................ 10

AXIMUM FOLDING LENGTH

.................................................................................................. 10

PROBLEM SOLVING............................................................................................................. 11

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Safety Notes

Read these safety notes carefully before using this product to ensure that you
operate the equipment safely.

Your GERA product and recommended supplies have been designed and tested
to meet strict safety requirements. These include safety agency approval, and
compliance with established environmental standards. Please read the following
instructions carefully before operating the product and refer to them as needed to
ensure the continued safe operation of your product.

The safety and environment testing and performance of this product have been
verified using GERA materials only.

WARNING: Any unauthorized alteration, which may include the addition

of new functions or connection of external devices, may affect
the product certification. Please contact your Authorized
Local Dealer for more information.

Warning Markings

All warning instructions marked on or supplied with the product should be
followed.

WARNING

This WARNING alerts users to areas of the
product where there is the possibility of
personal injury

CAUTION

This CAUTION alerts user that a wrong
operation could damage the Folder

NOTE

This NOTE symbol alerts user to pay
attention in the operation described

Electrical Supply

This product shall be operated from the type of electrical supply indicated on
the product's data plate label.

If you are not sure that your electrical supply meets the requirements, please
consult your local power company for advice.

WARNING:

This product must be connected to a protective grounded circuit.

This product is supplied with a plug that has a protective grounding pin. This
plug will only fit into a grounded electrical outlet. This is a safety feature. To
avoid risk of electric shock, contact your electrician to replace the electrical
outlet if you are unable to insert the plug into it. Never use a grounding adapter
plug to connect the product to an electrical outlet that lacks a grounded
connection terminal.

Operator Accessible Areas

This equipment has been designed to restrict operator access to safe areas only.
Operator access to hazardous areas is restricted with covers or guards, which
would require a tool to remove. Never remove these covers or guards.

WARNING – Electrical Safety Information

•

Use only the power cord supplied with this equipment.

•

Plug the power cord directly into a grounded electrical outlet. Do not use an
extension cord. If you do not know if an outlet is grounded, consult a
qualified electrician.

If this machine needs to be moved to a different location, contact a GERA
service representative or your authorized local representative or service support
organization.

•

Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in
electrical shock.

•

Do not place this equipment where people might step or trip on the power
cord.

•

Do not place objects on the power cord.

•

Do not override or disable electrical or mechanical interlocks.

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•

Do not obstruct the ventilation openings.

•

Never push objects of any kind into slots or openings on this equipment.

•

If any of the following conditions occur, switch off the power to the machine
immediately and disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet. Call an
authorized local service representative to correct the problem.

−

The equipment emits an unusual noise or odour.

−

The power cord is damaged or frayed.

−

A wall panel circuit breaker, fuse, or other safety device has been tripped.

−

Liquid is spilled into the folder.

−

The equipment is exposed to water.

−

Any part of the equipment is damaged.

Disconnect Device

The power cable is the disconnect device for this equipment. It is attached to the
back of the machine as a plug-in device. To remove all electrical power from
the equipment, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet.

Operational Safety Information

To ensure the continued safe operation of your GERA equipment, follow these
safety guidelines at all times.

Do these:

•

Always connect equipment to a correctly grounded power outlet. If in doubt,
have the outlet checked by a qualified electrician.

•

This equipment must be connected to a protective grounded circuit. This
equipment is supplied with a plug that has a protective grounding pin. This
plug will only fit into a grounded electrical outlet. This is a safety feature.
To avoid risk of electric shock, contact your electrician to replace the
electrical outlet if you are unable to insert the plug into it. Never use a plug
that lacks a grounded connection terminal to connect the product to an
electrical outlet.

•

Always follow all warnings and instructions that are marked on or supplied
with the equipment.

•

Always exercise care when moving or relocating equipment. Please contact
your local support organization to arrange relocation of the product to a
location outside your building.

•

Always locate the equipment in an area that has adequate ventilation and room
for servicing. See the Install guide for minimum dimensions.

•

Always use materials and supplies specifically designed for your GERA
equipment. Use of unsuitable materials may result in poor performance.

•

Always unplug this equipment from the electrical outlet before cleaning.

Do not Do these:

•

Never use a plug that lacks a grounded connection terminal to connect the
product to an electrical outlet.

•

Never attempt any maintenance function that is not specifically described in
this documentation.

•

This equipment should not be placed in a built-in installation unless proper
ventilation is provided. Please contact your Authorized Local Dealer for further
information.

•

Never remove covers or guards that are fastened with screws. There are no
operator serviceable areas within these covers.

•

Never locate the equipment near a radiator or any other heat source.

•

Never push objects of any kind into the ventilation openings.

•

Never override or “cheat” any of the electrical or mechanical interlock devices.

•

Never operate the equipment if you notice unusual noises or odors. Disconnect
the power cord from the electrical outlet and contact your local Service
Provider immediately.

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Radio Frequency Emissions

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules and EN 55022 standard for
EMC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which
case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

Changes and modifications to this equipment not specifically approved by
GERA void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

Product Safety Certification

This product is certified by following the Safety standards EN60950

Regulatory Information

The CE mark applied to this product symbolizes GERA’s declaration of
conformity with the applicable Directives of the European Union.

A full declaration of conformity, defining the relevant directives and referenced
standards, can be obtained from your Authorized Local Dealer.

Environmental Compliance

Directive WEEE 2002/96/CEE

This symbol means the need to dispose the product according
to the law in force in the own country.
Before dispose the GERA product, mind that it contains lead
and other materials that could require specific procedures for
the disposing. The lead quantity is fully compliant with the
international in force when the product was put on the market

Warranty

Thanks for purchasing the GERA Baby Fold folder; to enable the warranty and
get further informations about the product and services, please perform the folder
registration through the website

http://www.gera.it/en/supporto-tecnico/registrazione

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General Note

Below are some terms and concepts that help to better understand the operation
of the folder.

Fold package dimension

(a) longitudinal fold section

This is the length of the panel fan folded.

(b) cross fold section

this is the length of the panel cross folded

Area for eventual punching for archiving

(p) Panel

Total width (a + m)

Paper specification

The folder is designed to work with plain paper 18-20lbs (75-90 gsm) If the
quality paper is different from these specifications this leads a poor quality and
increases a folding jams.
All types of paper different from the common must not be folded.

Mylar or polyester film must not enter the folder as they can also cause jams and
damage to the folder itself.

Floor specification

The folder must be installed on a flat and hard floor not on a soft floor as carpet
or linoleum

Folder Version

The Baby Fold Off line folder is available for table installation or with stand for

floor installation

This configuration is available
without feet and must be placed
on a flat surface and the front feet
must be adjusted in order to
avoid loss of stability.

This configuration is available
with feet and must be placed on a
flat and hard floor with
adjustable rubber feed to provide
the necessary stability

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Fold Programs

Solid Indicator Light

Blinking Indicator Light

old

Programs

Short Edge Leading

Short Edge leading

Feed Direction

80 gsm

Long Edge leading

90gsm

Landscape

Long Edge
leading

Fold

Packets

METRI

Step 1

Fan Fold

210mm 190mm 190mm+

20mm

Margin

3 times

99mm

210mm 190mm

210mm 297

305mm

Map fold

Lg 840

8 times

105mm

210mm

Step 2

Cross Fold

297mm 297mm 297mm

297mm 297mm

305mm

210mm

305mm

Feed Direction

Short Edge Leading

Long Edge leading

Short Edge leading

Long Edge
leading

Landscape

Fold

Packets

IMPE

RIAL

Step 1

Fan Fold

8.5” 7.5”

Book

Fold

7.5”+1”

Margin

3 times

3,66”

8.5”

7.5”

9”

11” or 12”

Map fold

Lg 34”

8times

4 ¼ ”

9”

Step 2

Cross Fold

11” 11” 11”

11” 11”

12”

8.5” or 9”

12”

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Control Panel

The Baby Fold control panel contains two buttons and
two indicator lights.
The red light shows a fault as a jam or the machine busy,
while the green light show the program's current folder.

If the red LED lit off and green LED is on,
the arrow key allows you to select the
folder program and every time you press
the program is changed.

If the red LED lit on, the arrow key
performs the manual eject procedure, this
eject the jammed paper through the folding
rollers.

If the red LED is on and the arrow key do
not work for ejection procedure, it means
that all sensors are covered by paper. It’s
necessary to uncover one of sensor to
enable the ejection procedure

Selection

Key

If the red LED is on and the arrow key do
not work for ejection procedure, it means
do not turn off/on the folder and that paper
must be pulled out from folder entrance

Fan Folding Procedure

Stretch the copy on the table and
align to left side

The sensor S3, S0 and S2 must be
cover to begin the fold process.

Ensure that title block is face up
leading

To fold long copy use the bar
support to maintain the copy
straight

Wait that the current folding process is over before feed the
next copy otherwise the folder will emit a sound

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Cross Folding Procedure

Be sure that the copy is flatted enough
before feeding.

Feed the copy slowly and ensure that
the introducing sensors are covered S3
and S0

Ensure that title block is face down leading

Use the extractable support during cross
fold procedure to avoid a wrinkled cross
folded copy

Using the collection tray copies

Baby Fold

Front Folder tray

The copies fan folded or cross
folded are placed in a collection
tray situated in front of the folder.

Rear fold

er tray

The copies fan folded or cross
folded are placed in a collection
tray situated on the back of the
folder.

Front tray

Rear tray

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Fold long plots

To fold long plot introduce the copy and keep aligned the copy during the fold
process, when the folder reach the panels 19 will eject 2 times dimension of the
fan fold dimension and a second panel of 40mm, this will enable to purge the
first copy package and start again the fold process for another 20 panels
module. When copy is completed by hand perform panel 19 and 20

Jams removals

When a jam occurs inside the folder, the red LED is
lit on and the folder emit a sound alarm to alert the
operator that it’s necessary to release the folder from
jam before continue to fold

Before to perform the Automatic Eject Procedure, try to pull back the paper
manually from the bridge.

Automatic Eject Procedure

Press the arrow key for 5-10 seconds to get out the copy, the folding rolls will
actuate to eject the paper jammed.

If the Procedure above does not work it is necessary to perform the manual
procedure.

Warning

1. Most Users do not follow the quick guide reference and introduce plot lead

edge curled or not trimmed 90° degrees, damaged and or miss the plot feed
by pulling media back this may cause a difficult paper jam not clearable by
user and requires a engineer service call.

2. Automatic jam removal procedure instead to release folder from jam it can

increase jam. So users must turn off folder, try to pull out paper from
entrance if it not possible then it’s necessary a service call intervention.

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Specifications

Paper

Environment

Maximum folding length

Fan Folding maximum length:

module of 19 panels close to 4000 mm, folder ejects 2 panels and then restart other

module of 19 panels for unlimited fold capability

Cross Folding maximum length:

1680 mm 8 panels

15°C÷32°C (60°F÷90°F)

35% ÷85% RH

Paper weight 75, 80, 90 gsm

Only for P4 steady or flashing program, it’s possible
to use more heavy paper as 110,120 up to 160 gsm

Paper not damaged or curled ± 6mm or ¼ ”

Feeling Edge 90 degrees trimmed, plot not square
provides fan fold skew and impossibility to cross
fold them without other paper damage

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Problem Solving

N° SYMPTOM

CAUSE

SOLUTION

Folder does not switch on.

- Power source is off.

- Ensure that the power cable is connected
- Check the fuses on the folder power plug

Folder first panel damaged

- Paper lead edge curled and 1

panel 3- 5 mm

longer than other panels

- Perform the adjustment procedure of fold program

panel by removing 3-5 mm (1A= -3/-5mm).

The folder emits a sound when a copy is feed.

- The folder is still folding the previous copy

- The copy was not cover S3 introducing sensor

- Wait that the current folding process is over

- Check the folding program plot length too short if A4

or A size select P4

Copy package not correct

- Program P4 with steady or flash led require

exact plot length

- Copy fold package tolerance is ± 1mm
- 20 or 25mm margin tolerance is ± 3mm

- Example 3times 9=297mm or 8 times 105mm=840mm

The folder often jams

- Paper curled or more than 90 gsm weight
- Wrong Fan folding Program

- Use paper not curled and 75 – 80 – 90 gsm weight
- Do not select P3 flashing for fan folding

Folder at switch on, Motor runs immediately

- Sensor S0 is damaged or active

- Remove paper under sensor S0 , press reset and off and

on then folder. If problem persist open a service call .

The arrow key do not eject paper jammed
from folder

- All sensors are covered

- Remove paper from one of sensor and than do the

manual ejection

Folder beeps every 4 seconds and lit on red
led as orange led

- Folder have reached number of fold limit, trial

time or loan time expired

- Call service

Folder folds cross fold panel 297mm,11”,12”
instead of fan fold panel dimension

- Paper edge out of square or missed copy feed

- Sensor SO cover not at same time of sensor S1

Automatic Eject procedure failure

- Paper stuck between mobile roller and plate

- Pull out the paper from the folder entrance

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