Formax 7200 Series - Manual (Page 9)

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3 Description of machine
Feeder Folder • - Mounts on the track,
either in conjunction with a tower (see
below) or as the last station. Fitted with
one feed hopper, and folds forms up to
14” long using a 2-plate folding mecha-
nism. An OMR/Barcode version is also
available.
Tower
• - Mounts at the end of the
machine. Folds documents either sepa-
rately or in groups, using an accumula-
tor if required. Fitted with either one or
two feed pods, each consisting of either
2 x 500 sheet trays or 1 x 1000 sheet
tray. Uses a 3-plate folding mechanism.
An OMR/Barcode version is also avail-
able.
The machine is equipped with PC controlled
operating software from where jobs can be
programmed and run. The number of jobs
that can be programmed is limited only by
the capacity of the PC. Input is via touch-
screen monitor or keyboard/mouse.
A daily post function can be used as an
otional feature on a tower. 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
adjusted automatically according to the
settings in the selected program.
An optional output conveyor can be speci-
fied, to replace the standard receiving tray.
This is available in two lengths.
3.1 Description of operation
The function of the machine is to fold forms
to ‘C’, ‘Z’, ‘V’ or double forward fold, ei-
ther singly, in fixed multiples or in varying
groups. Enclosures such as inserts, BR enve-
lopes etc. may be added. Folded forms and
enclosures are collated in the collation area
in the inserter head before insertion into the
envelope. Forms may be inserted without
sealing the envelope for subsequent check-
ing or hand insertion.
There is a batch processing facility, allowing
a preset number of cycles to be completed
before the machine automatically stops.
The machine is OMR/Barcode compatible
for use with a mark-reading feeder or tower
folder, allowing a group of forms to be col-
lated on the track prior to folding. A number
of barcode symbologies may be read.
The machine consists of a number of mod-
ules, depending upon the build ordered -
these modules are briefly described below:
Inserter head • - Collates all documents
in a pocket before insertion, feeds the
envelope, inserts the pack and seals the
flap.
Versatile-Feeder - Feeds shortform inserts
(cards, BR envelopes, booklets etc.) onto
the track for subsequent insertion. Avail-
able as a single feeder with one feed
hopper or a double feeder with two feed
hoppers. An OMR/Barcode version (with
one feed hopper) is also available.