Formax FD 260 - Manual (Page 6)

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FD 260-20 Conveyor.
Tab quality is as important as mail piece quality. Poor
quality tabs and mail pieces take longer to run, jam
often and produce poor results. Only genuine
FORMAX brand tabs are 100% guaranteed to run on
FORMAX Tabbers, and are the only tabs that say
FORMAX on the box. Imitation tabs can be run on
FORMAX Tabbers, but are not guaranteed to run
problem-free.
The FD 260 depends on a smooth flow of both tabs
and mail pieces. This flow is monitored by a set of
sensors and a microprocessor. As with most
microprocessor-controlled machines, the FD 260
needs a few seconds to get itself ready to run. When
you turn the power on, the FD 260 takes 5 seconds to
boot up. During this time, all lights flash and the
control panel is inoperative.
Signals from sensors are fed to the microprocessor
which monitors the condition of the tabbing head and
lets you know the condition through lights on the
control panel. Without correct sensing, the FD 260
will behave improperly. The FD 260
’s sensors work
like all other electric eyes. When an object breaks
the beam of light (the SENSOR BEAM) between
them, an electrical signal is generated. It is
imperative that this SENSOR BEAM PATH be
maintained in its proper condition and alignment at all
times. The emitter half of the sensor is located under
the transport tray beneath the peel bar. It can be
seen by looking into the FD 260, along the paper path
below the peel bar. The detector half is shrouded
under the steel covers at the input end of the FD 260
in front of the peel bar.
Debris and stray tabs can become caught in the
paper path and sensor beam. Rough, careless
handling of the FD 260 can cause the sensors to
become mis-aligned. Both of these conditions must
be prevented. The FD 260 requires periodic cleaning
and reasonable handling. Paper dust build-up or
abuse will bring the successful operation of the FD
260 to an end. Take care of your FD 260 by following
the set up, operation and maintenance instructions in
this manual.