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Z-Fold Position Adj.: Adjusting the Folded Positions in Z-Fold Mode

Adjust Z-fold position of output in Z Folding Unit ZU-608 mounted on Finisher FS-532.

Objects of adjustment: Offset for All Size, A3 , B4 , 11 17 , 8.5 14 , 8K

  • When adjusting both Fold 1 and Fold 2, be sure to start with the Fold 1 adjustment. The position of Fold 1 is calculated from the edge of the paper, while that of Fold 2 is calculated from the position of Fold 1. Consequently, the measurement (b) in step 7 is subject to the change in either position of the fold.

  • If a numeric value is specified for [Offset for All Size], it is applied to all paper sizes. With a specific paper size selected,the set value becomes the sum of the entered value and the value previously specified for [Offset for All Size].

  1. Press [Adjustment] on the [MACHINE] screen to display the [Adjustment Menu] screen.

  2. Press [Finisher Adjustment], [Z-Folding Unit Adjustment], and [Z-Fold Position Adjustment] in sequence.

  3. Select the size to be adjusted.

  4. Press [Print Mode].

  5. Load the paper size selected in step 3, then select that tray.

    • For [Output Setting], [Z-Fold] is automatically selected.

  6. Press Start on the control panel.

    A sample pattern will be output.

  7. Measure the lengths (a) and (b) of the printed paper.

    [1] Fold 1 [2] Fold 2

    Paper size

    a

    b

    A3

    4 +/- 2 mm

    209 mm or less

    B4

    4 +/- 2 mm

    181 mm or less

    11 17

    4 +/- 2 mm

    215 mm or less

    8.5  14

    - (2nd fold only)

    241.7 mm or less

    8K

    4 +/- 2 mm

    194 mm or less

  8. If any adjustment is required, press [Exit PrintMode] to return to the [Z-Fold Position Adjustment] screen.

  9. Select [Fold 1], and then use the touch panel keypad to enter the set value.

    • Adjustment Range: ([Shorten]) -128 to +127 ([Extend]) (1 step = 0.1 mm)

    • Use [+/-] to specify the value to be positive or negative.

  10. Press [Set] to enter the Current Data as the setting value.

  11. Select [Fold 2], and then use the touch panel keypad to enter the set value.

    • Adjustment Range: ([Shorten]) -128 to +127 ([Extend]) (1 step = 0.1 mm)

    • Use [+/-] to specify the value to be positive or negative.

  12. Press [Set] to enter the Current Data as the setting value.

  13. Repeat steps 4 to 12 until the desired result is obtained.

  14. Press [Return].

    The screen returns to the [Z-Folding Unit Adjustment Menu] screen.