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6.5 Operator settable separator (optional)
The standard separator on the tower folder is spring-loaded and operates with a preset gap
for 80gsm (20lbs bond) paper. Under certain circumstances (eg. extra thick material) it may
be necessary to open the gap, or in some cases to close it. As standard, this can only be
carried out by a Service Engineer, but with some stationery, this may not provide a suffi-
ciently sensitive adjustment. The optional operator-settable separator allows the operator to
set the gap using a knurled knob on each of the hoppers fitted (1 or 3). It can be specially
useful when double feeding has been a problem with the standard separator, as it allows
‘fine tuning’.
Where fitted, the separator is accessed by opening the side cover of the tower folder – the
separator is behind an opening.
Set the separator gap to suit 80gsm (20lbs bond) paper, or to a different setting as re-
quired. This is most easily achieved by removing the top tray, and for 3-tray machines, the
second tray also. Lift out the infeed bridge (with cork strips) to prevent drag from the pre-
feeder. Slide a sheet of the stationery into the separator gap and adjust the knurled knob
until a moderate drag is felt on the paper as it is withdrawn rearwards. Refit the infeed plate
and trays.
Turn the adjusting
knob to achieve the
required setting (see
above).
Note: separator is shown with black
inner cover not fitted.