Formax 7100 Series - Manual (Page 10)

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4 MaCHINe LayOUT GUIde
4.1 description of machine
The function of the machine is to feed forms from a number of hoppers, fold them
in either ‘C’, ‘Z’, ‘V’ or double forward fold and insert them into an envelope which is then
sealed and ejected. Further form(s) may optionally be collated with the first form, either by
folding together or collating on the track. Inserts (cards, cheques etc.) may also be collated
on the track before inserting. The machine is OMR/Barcode compatible, allowing a group
of forms to be collated in the accumulator prior to folding. Forms may be inserted without
sealing the envelope for subsequent hand insertion of card, gift etc. Multiple insertions may
also be used, ie. a preset number of forms (or combination of forms) are separately inserted
into the collation pocket in the inserter head. There is a batch processing facility, allowing a
preset number of cycles to be completed before the machine automatically stops.
The machine consists of a number of modules, depending upon the build ordered -
these modules are briefly described below:
a) Inserter head - Collates all documents in a pocket before insertion, feeds
the envelope, inserts the pack and seals the flap.
b) Insert feeder - Feeds shortform inserts (cards, cheques, booklets etc.) onto
the track for subsequent insertion. Available as a single feeder with one feed
hopper, or tower feeder with two feed hoppers. An OMR/Barcode version (with
one feed hopper) is also available.
c) feeder folder - Mounts on the track, either in conjunction with a tower
folder (see below) or as the last station. Feeds and folds same size stationery as
a tower folder, but using a 2-plate folding mechanism. An OMR/Barcode version
(with one feed hopper) is also available.
d) Tower folder - Mounts in the last station position and fitted with either one
or three trays depending upon option. Includes a 3-plate folding mechanism,
handfeed tray and an optional accumulator and/or single divert bin.
The machine has a capacity for 20 programs which allow combinations of settings to be
retained in memory. Any program can then be recalled later and immediately run, and can also
be changed or renamed by the operator. Select & Go, a self-programming facility is also fitted.
This allows a temporary program with reduced settings to be rapidly set up by an untrained
operator, who need only load the stationery into any suitable hopper. For full programs, the
machine’s software decides which hoppers to use, according to the job parameters - the display
then tells the operator where to load the stationery for optimum efficiency and speed.
A daily post function can be used on the handfeed tray built into a tower folder, or as an
option on a feeder folder. This allows groups of documents, stapled or loose, to be hand-fed;
they will then be folded and inserted into an envelope. If other hoppers are loaded, further
forms can be collated.
No manual setting of the fold plates or envelope closer is required, these being ad-
justed automatically according to the settings in the selected program.
A Graphical User Interface is fitted to the control panel from which all functions and
programming operations are performed and which also provides advice messages should er-
rors occur.
An optional output conveyor can be specified, to replace the standard receiving tray.
This is available in two lengths