Using Functions Manually

Overview of manual functions

The following finishing functions are manually available with a set of paper loaded in the upper tray of the post inserter of Folding Unit FD-503.

Combination of finishing options

Finishing functions

Folding Unit FD-503 only

Z-Fold, Tri-Fold-in, Tri-Fold-out, Double Parallel, Gate, Half-Fold

2-Hole Punch, 3-Hole Punch (Inch area)

2-Hole Punch, 4-Hole Punch (Metric area)

Folding Unit FD-503 + Finisher FS-532

Functions available with Folding Unit FD-503 only, Corner Staple, 2 Position Staple

Folding Unit FD-503 + Saddle Stitcher SD-506

Functions available with Folding Unit FD-503 only, Fold & Staple

Folding Unit FD-503 + Saddle Stitcher SD-513

Functions available with Folding Unit FD-503 only, Fold & Staple

Folding Unit FD-503 + Finisher FS-532 + Saddle Stitcher SD-510

All functions available using the post inserter manually

Folding Unit FD-503 + Finisher FS-532 + Saddle Stitcher SD-513

All manual functions of Post Inserter

Button

Output

Multi-feed detection button

Multi-feed detection - ON

Multi-feed detection - OFF

Staple selection button

Corner Staple

2 Position Staple

Fold & Staple

Punch selection button

2-Hole Punch

3-Hole Punch / 4-Hole Punch

Fold selection button

Z-Fold

Tri-Fold-in

Half-Fold

Tri-Fold-out

Double Parallel

Gate

  • preconditionWhen manually using the functions available with Folding Unit FD-503, Finisher FS-532, Saddle Stitcher SD-510, or Saddle Stitcher SD-513, you can load paper only in the upper tray of the post inserter on Folding Unit FD-503.

  • preconditionMulti-feed detection is a feature that automatically stops the machine if more than one sheet is fed at a time. The post inserter is designed to operate this function. Some paper type, such as smooth surface paper, may activate this function even if a single sheet is fed, and may stop the machine as a result. Should this case occur frequently, press the Multi-feed detection button and light up the lower lamp, in order to turn the function OFF.

    Manual function operation

    1. Place paper in the upper tray of the post inserter, then align the guides with paper.

      Function

      Positioning of paper

      Corner Staple / 2 Position Staple

      Position paper face up.

      Punch

      Position paper face up.

      Fold

      Position paper to be face up inside the fold.

      Fold & Staple

      Position paper to be face up inside the booklet.

    2. Select the desired mode.

      [1]: Staple selection button

      [2]: Punch selection button

      [3]: Fold selection button

      When selecting Corner Staple, 2 Position Staple, or Fold & Staple, press the staple selection button to turn on the lamp of desired mode.

      When selecting 2- or 3-hole Punch, press the punch selection button to turn on the lamp of desired mode.

      When selecting Fold (six styles), press the fold selection button to turn on the lamp of desired mode.

      • supplementary explanationPunch and Corner Staple / 2 Position Staple are compatible. To use them in combination, turn on the lamps of both functions.

      NOTICE

      • Using Fold & Staple mode, the finished sets are delivered to the delivery  tray. Be sure to withdraw the delivery tray of the saddle stitcher, and open the tray stand when fully withdrawing it for preparation of output.

      Open the tray stand located under the tray when fully withdrawing it.

      If the tray is not fully withdrawn, the machine detects that the tray is filled up even with less number of finished sets than that specified in specifications.

      NOTICE

      • When using the delivery tray of the saddle stitcher, be sure to fully withdraw it. Otherwise, the sets would not be delivered to the delivery tray. Open the tray stand located under the tray when fully withdrawing delivery tray.

    3. Press the Start/Stop button.

      If multi-feeding is detected and the machine stops even if a single sheet is fed, press the multi-feed detection button to turn on the lower lamp.

      • supplementary explanationTo interrupt the operation, press the Start / Stop button again.

      [1]: Start/Stop button

      NOTICE

      • The trays have a limit in capacity. Be careful not to exceed the limit, otherwise unexpected trouble may be caused.

      • supplementary explanationThe suspension button is unavailable for the job using a manual function.

      [1]: Multi-feed detection button

    Loading a Booklet Original

    To fold or fold & staple booklet-styled originals manually, arrange the originals in reverse order, as shown below.

    Booklet-styled originals

    Arrange in reverse order