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

Adjust the folded positions in Z-Fold mode determined by Folding Unit FD-503.

Objects of Adjustment: Offset for All Size, A3 , B4 , SRA4 , A4 , 12 18 , 11 17 , 8.5 14 ,  8.5 11 , 8K , Custom (380 - 458 mm), Custom (279 - 379 mm)

  • When adjusting both Fold 1 and Fold 2, be sure to start with the Fold 1 adjustment.

  • 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], [Multi Folder Adjustment], [Multi Folder (Fold) Adj.], and [Z-Fold Position Adj.] in sequence.

  3. Select the size to be adjusted using [] or []

  4. Press [Print Mode].

  5. Load the paper with the size to be adjusted, then select that tray.

  6. Press Start on the control panel.

    A sample pattern will be output.

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

    Allowance: a ± 1.5 mm, b ± 1.5 mm

    Paper size

    a

    b

    A3

    105.5 mm

    108.5 mm

    B4

    91.5 mm

    94.5 mm

    SRA4

    80.5 mm

    83.5 mm

    A4

    74.8 mm

    77.8 mm

    12 18

    114.8 mm

    117.8 mm

    11 17

    108.5 mm

    111.5 mm

    8.5 14

    94.0 mm

    -

    8.5 11

    70.4 mm

    73.4 mm

    8K

    98.0 mm

    101.0 mm

    [1] Fold 1 [2] Fold 2

  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.

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

    • Press [Set] to change the Current Value.

    • Adjustment Range: -50 ([To narrow]) to +50 ([To widen]) (1 step = 0.1 mm)

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

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

    • Press [Set] to change the Current Value.

    • Adjustment Range: -50 ([To narrow]) to +50 ([To widen]) (1 step = 0.1 mm)

  11. Repeat steps 4 to 10 until the desired result is obtained.

  12. Press [Return].

    The screen returns to the [Multi Folder (Fold) Adjustment Menu] screen.