Adjusting the Tri-fold-in Positions

Adjust the fold positions for tri-fold-in.

As an example, this section explains how to adjust the fold position to narrow Fold 1 by 1 mm.

Meaning and Purpose of Tri-fold-in Position Adjustment

  • This function allows you to adjust the fold positions for tri-fold-in by specifying the desired values for Fold 1 and Fold 2.

  • - value: Narrows the fold width.

  • + value: Widens the fold width.

NOTICE

  • When adjusting both Fold 1 and Fold 2, be sure to start with the Fold 1 adjustment. The position of Fold 1 is calculated from the edge of the paper, while that of Fold 2 is calculated from the position of Fold 1. Consequently, the measurement 'b' in Step 1 is subject to the change in either position of Fold 1 and Fold 2.

Tips

  • Tri-fold-in has two folds, Fold 1 (first fold) and Fold 2 (second fold) (refer to the figure shown in step 1). Each fold position can be set.

When to perform

  • When a fold position for tri-fold-in is misaligned

Intended Environment

Image Controller

Built-in image controller

Mounted finisher

Folding Unit FD-503

* The sample screen may be different from the actual display depending on your system environment.

  1. Measure the misalignment of the fold position using a ruler.

    Check 'a' and 'b' in the figure below.

    This section explains an example that makes the width 'a' shorter by 1 mm.

    • supplementary explanation(1) Fold 1 / (2) Fold 2

    * indicates the output direction.

  2. On the touch panel of the main body, press Adjustment on the MACHINE screen.

  3. Press Finisher Adjustment on the Adjustment Menu screen.

  4. Press Multi Folder Adjustment on the Finisher Adjustment menu.

  5. Press Multi Folder(Fold) Adj. on the Multi Folder Adjustment menu.

  6. Press Tri-Fold-in Pos. Adj. on the Multi Folder(Fold) Adj. menu.

  7. Select the paper size and press Fold 1 or Fold 2. Enter the adjustment value and press Set.

    Example: In this example, reduce the width of Fold 1 for A4short edge feed by 1 mm.

    Item

    Setting

    A4short edge feed - Fold 1

    Shortening the width of Fold 1 by 1 mm (-10)

    • Press +/-, 1, 0, and Set in sequence; the entry value is set to [-10]. The size (a in the figure shown in step 1) of Fold 1 is narrowed by 1 mm.

    • supplementary explanationPress the keypad on the screen to set the value.

    • supplementary explanationUse +/- to specify the value to be positive or negative.

    • supplementary explanationThe values are in 0.1 mm increments. (1 = 0.1 mm)

    • supplementary explanationWith a specific paper size selected, the set value becomes the sum of the entered value and the value previously specified for Offset for All Size.

    • supplementary explanationPressing Print Mode switches the mode to print mode, which allows you to print the original.

  8. Print the original again with tri-fold-in and check the fold positions.

    Repeat the above steps until misalignment is cleared.