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  • mr63249
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    • Apr 2020
    • 5

    [Misc] SD-512 Folds correctly but when combined with stapling the fold is off

    Folds normally but when used in conjunction with staple, staples correct but fold moves to nearly a trifold postion
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  • raplma
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    #2
    Re: SD-512 Folds correctly but when combined with stapling the fold is off

    While you wait for the true techs on here to jump in, let me give a few thoughts to get the ball rolling from a user perspective of these units.
    So we have two of these and they do 1000's of booklets for us and find them very reliable, but keep them cleaned - especially the transport rollers and guide plates - and maintained as per service.

    I assume you've run a number off - say 10 - and it is doing it on all of them?
    I have had our units do this but it is very occasionally and it's just the odd one where the booklet got stuck.

    Have you tried a different paper stock. We find that there are some stocks, usually the cheaper ones, that don't move through the machines as well due to static and the rougher texture.
    On the odd job where the stock is supplied and it isn't great I've used a silicone spray on the guide plates to reduce the static build-up, but in my experience these units are not so prone to static as their smaller cousins, FS-6xx

    It's obvious, but check the settings on the adjustment menu, I don't think the adjustment range is large enough to cause the difference you're getting, but worth checking there isn't a spurious setting in there.

    What I do, and if you do this you do so at your own risk, would be to open the left hand door, override the door switch - I use a spare door catch - again you do this at your own risk.
    Then run a couple of booklets through of the job you know that works, and watch what happens. Then run the job that fails and watch what is happening, and compare. You could always video the process and post that up too.

    These may be irrelevant comments, but a few thoughts while I have my coffee....

    Mark

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    • tsbservice
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      • May 2007
      • 7635

      #3
      Re: SD-512 Folds correctly but when combined with stapling the fold is off

      With what model/unit do you use it?
      A tree is known by its fruit, a man by his deeds. A good deed is never lost, he who sows courtesy, reaps friendship, and he who plants kindness gathers love.
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      • blackcat4866
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        • Jul 2007
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        #4
        Re: SD-512 Folds correctly but when combined with stapling the fold is off

        The most common source of paper jams in the booklet folder originate in the paper tray. Whether it's a C1060 or a PRESS1052, the rod that locks the position of the paper guides will get deep cuts in it, allowing the paper guides to shift out ... up to 5mm away from the edge of the paper stack. The paper hits one of the regulating plates in the booklet folder stalling the paper movement.

        If you replace the rod in the paper tray, the paper will remain properly centered.

        What jam codes do you see? =^..^=
        If you'd like a serious answer to your request:
        1) demonstrate that you've read the manual
        2) demonstrate that you made some attempt to fix it.
        3) if you're going to ask about jams include the jam code.
        4) if you're going to ask about an error code include the error code.
        5) You are the person onsite. Only you can make observations.

        blackcat: Master Of The Obvious =^..^=

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        • blackcat4866
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          #5
          Re: SD-512 Folds correctly but when combined with stapling the fold is off

          Originally posted by raplma
          ... What I do, and if you do this you do so at your own risk, would be to open the left hand door, override the door switch - I use a spare door catch - again you do this at your own risk.
          Then run a couple of booklets through of the job you know that works, and watch what happens. Then run the job that fails and watch what is happening, and compare. You could always video the process and post that up too.

          These may be irrelevant comments, but a few thoughts while I have my coffee....

          Mark
          There isn't really any way to observe this booklet maker in action. The best you'll get is peeking through a 13mm hole in the frame with a flashlight ... distinctly unsatisfying.

          I classify everything by jam code. Without a jam code it's just chaos. =^..^=
          If you'd like a serious answer to your request:
          1) demonstrate that you've read the manual
          2) demonstrate that you made some attempt to fix it.
          3) if you're going to ask about jams include the jam code.
          4) if you're going to ask about an error code include the error code.
          5) You are the person onsite. Only you can make observations.

          blackcat: Master Of The Obvious =^..^=

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          • mr63249
            Junior Member
            • Apr 2020
            • 5

            #6
            Re: SD-512 Folds correctly but when combined with stapling the fold is off

            Originally posted by tsbservice
            With what model/unit do you use it?
            C554

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            • mr63249
              Junior Member
              • Apr 2020
              • 5

              #7
              Re: SD-512 Folds correctly but when combined with stapling the fold is off

              Originally posted by blackcat4866
              The most common source of paper jams in the booklet folder originate in the paper tray. Whether it's a C1060 or a PRESS1052, the rod that locks the position of the paper guides will get deep cuts in it, allowing the paper guides to shift out ... up to 5mm away from the edge of the paper stack. The paper hits one of the regulating plates in the booklet folder stalling the paper movement.

              If you replace the rod in the paper tray, the paper will remain properly centered.

              What jam codes do you see? =^..^=
              No jam code it comes out

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              • allan
                RTFM!!

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                • Apr 2010
                • 5445

                #8
                Re: SD-512 Folds correctly but when combined with stapling the fold is off

                So its a center folder A5 booklet from A4?
                If so try an A4 booklet from A3 paper
                Any slight deformation on the staple?

                Could be firmware related... but never seen that before.
                Does it fold in exactly the same place every time?
                Whatever

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                • mr63249
                  Junior Member
                  • Apr 2020
                  • 5

                  #9
                  Re: SD-512 Folds correctly but when combined with stapling the fold is off

                  Originally posted by allan
                  So its a center folder A5 booklet from A4?
                  If so try an A4 booklet from A3 paper
                  Any slight deformation on the staple?

                  Could be firmware related... but never seen that before.
                  Does it fold in exactly the same place every time?
                  We get the same result from A3 and A4. We have also changed the boards and updated firmware. We have also checked the finisher on another machine just to rule everything else out and it done the exact same thing. No deformation of the staple, does it staple or fold first

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                  • allan
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                    • Apr 2010
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                    #10
                    Re: SD-512 Folds correctly but when combined with stapling the fold is off

                    Originally posted by mr63249
                    We get the same result from A3 and A4. We have also changed the boards and updated firmware. We have also checked the finisher on another machine just to rule everything else out and it done the exact same thing. No deformation of the staple, does it staple or fold first
                    Please have a look at the theory of operation for that unit.
                    Whatever

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                    • mr63249
                      Junior Member
                      • Apr 2020
                      • 5

                      #11
                      Re: SD-512 Folds correctly but when combined with stapling the fold is off

                      Originally posted by allan
                      Please have a look at the theory of operation for that unit.
                      I have looked at the theory of operation. The only thing I get from that is "The position of the stopper guide controls the folding postion. The stopper guide is fixed by a screw so it doesn't move, if it was broken it should cause the same issue when center folding

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                      • Synthohol
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                        • Mar 2016
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                        #12
                        Re: SD-512 Folds correctly but when combined with stapling the fold is off

                        in the finisher adjustments, can you do a half fold and staple?
                        if we forget about booklet mode, can you just copy 8 A4 pages set to half fold and staple?
                        is the output different if you select booklet and half fold and staple instead?
                        We know a thing or two because we've seen a thing or two.
                        The medication helps though...

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                        • raplma
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                          #13
                          Re: SD-512 Folds correctly but when combined with stapling the fold is off

                          Originally posted by raplma
                          While you wait for the true techs on here to jump in....

                          These may be irrelevant comments, but a few thoughts while I have my coffee....

                          Mark
                          Dunce hat on, my closing statement has proven true as I had the SD506 in mind and not the SD512...apologies
                          Either the coffee was having the wrong effect or I was still reeling from a customer who after making a gazillion changes to some artwork I was doing for them, finally came up with the amendment for an italicised full-stop!! I kid you not!
                          Have a great day and I'll slip back to lurking in the shadows.

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                          • Leyahné
                            Technician
                            • Feb 2016
                            • 44

                            #14
                            Re: SD-512 Folds correctly but when combined with stapling the fold is off

                            Had this before and the problem was the solenoid on the folding section that catches the paper and pools it down. Solenoid had a short on the wire.

                            Sent from my SM-N960F using Tapatalk

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                            • blackcat4866
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                              #15
                              Re: SD-512 Folds correctly but when combined with stapling the fold is off

                              These may help:

                              LTR-R booklets staple in the correct position but intermittently fold 50mm from proper fold position. Grippers slip off of the the booklet, when moving the stapled, not-yet-folded booklet into position for the knife. Add 1/2 additional wrap to each spring tensioning the grippers. Install the screw on the other side of the shaft.

                              LTR-R booklets staple in the correct position but intermittently fold 8 1/2" from the trailing edge. A single page within the booklet is folded down at the leading edge 1.25" to 1.875" from the leading edge, skewed slightly to the rear. FS-528, SD-510. Paper entering the saddle stitcher holding tray snags on the rear regulation plate, folding the leading edge, and skewing that page. Adjust the rear regulating plate to the rear 2mm. The distance from the regulating plate to the adjoining frame should be about the same.

                              =^..^=
                              If you'd like a serious answer to your request:
                              1) demonstrate that you've read the manual
                              2) demonstrate that you made some attempt to fix it.
                              3) if you're going to ask about jams include the jam code.
                              4) if you're going to ask about an error code include the error code.
                              5) You are the person onsite. Only you can make observations.

                              blackcat: Master Of The Obvious =^..^=

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