Formax FD 340 - Manual (Page 10)

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CROSS FOLDING
Cross folding refers to folding a document in one pass and then running it through the folder a second time to
be folded again .
Tab “B” Tab “A”
Slot “B” Slot “A”
Fig. 12
To install cross fold guide hook tab “A” into slot “A”
and then lower tab “B” into slot “B”
Fig. 11
Fold Crease Cross Fold Guide
8.5" x 11" 8.5" x 14" 11" x 17"
Letter
Zig-Zag
Single
Gate
Fold Out
Double ll
A
A
B
A
B
A
A or B
A or B
B
B
C
A
B
B
C
C
C
A or B
Common Application: Folding an 11” x 17” document in half and then letter folding it to fi t in a standard #10
envelope.
1. Load folded paper into the feed tray with the fold
crease facing the non-operator side of the folder (Fig
11).
Note: For best results fi rmly run your hand over the fold
crease to help fl atten the paper before loading.
2. Attach the cross fold paper guide onto the feed tray
paper guide (Fig. 12) and lower guide.
Note: Cross folding ability will vary based on the paper
weight and type. If the paper is too heavy it may not be
able to be cross folded.
STACKER WHEEL POSITIONING GUIDE
Move the stacker wheels to the proper position indicated on the chart based on the fold and paper size. For
paper between 28# and 65#* refer to the “Stacker Wheel Setup For Thick Paper” on Pg. 7.
Stacker Wheels