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Operation – Formax FD 340 User Manual

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OPERATION

1. Place power switch in the “ON” position.
2. To set the fold plate stop position, squeeze the stop

plate lever and move the stop plate to the desired

location on the upper and lower fold plates (Fig

3). Align the pointed part of the stop plate with the

desired marks on the decal and release the lever.

Fine adjustments can be made with the adjustment

knob at the end of the plate (Fig 4).

NOTE: When doing a “Single” fold, be sure to move the

lower fold plate stop all the way to the front of the plate.

The plate must be fi rmly reinstalled on the locating

pins.
3. Extend the catch tray as required.
4. Move the stacker wheels to the proper position for

the paper size (Fig 5) ( Refer to chart on page 6).

5. Lift the in-feed tray extension into position.
6. Raise the in-feed tray lever.
7. Set the paper side guides for the paper you’re

using and lock in position.

8. Neatly stack paper on the in-feed tray.
9. Lower the in-feed tray lever.
10. Press the “Test” button on the control panel to

check the folds. Adjust as needed.

11. If the fold is skewed use the skew adjustment knob

to make corrections (Fig. 6).

12. When you’re satisfi ed with the test folds, press the

“Start” button to operate the machine.

Fig. 3

Fig. 6

Fig. 5

Fig. 4

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Stacker Wheels

Stacker Wheel Positions A, B & C