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Thank you for purchasing the  

Formax FD 150

 Document

 Signer

 

 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 

The 

FD 150

 has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A 

digital device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to 
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when this equipment 
is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and 
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance 
with this manual, may cause harmful interference in which case the user will be 
required to correct the interference at his/her own expense. 
 
The 

FD 150

 is UL listed. 

 
 

Summary of Contents for FD 150

Page 1: ...FD 150 Document Signer OPERATOR MANUAL FIRST EDITION ...

Page 2: ...s are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when this equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with this manual may cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his her own expense The FD 150 ...

Page 3: ... INK ROLL INSTALLATION 8 3 3 RECEIVING TRAY TEMPORARY INSTALLATION 9 3 4 RECEIVING TRAY PERMANENT INSTALLATION 10 3 5 OPTIONAL FEED TRAY EXTENSION 11 4 POWER CONNECTION 12 4 1 SAFETY 12 4 2 LINE VOLTAGE 13 4 3 LINE FUSES 14 4 4 POWER CORD 15 5 CONTROLS INDICATORS 16 5 1 COUNTER NON RESETTABLE 16 5 2 COUNTER RESETTABLE 17 5 3 EXECUTIVE KEY 17 5 3 1 Unlocked 17 5 3 2 Locked 17 5 4 FEED ADJUST KNOB 1...

Page 4: ... 6 4 1 Imprint Position Example 30 6 5 STORING AN IMPRINT POSITION 31 6 5 1 Sample Stored Imprint Positions 31 6 6 SETTING IMPRINT POSITION LEFT RIGHT 32 6 7 IMPRINTING DOCUMENTS 34 6 8 FEEDING VARIOUS SIZED DOCUMENTS 35 7 MAINTENANCE 36 7 1 PRESSURE TIRE SHAFT REMOVAL INSTALLATION 36 7 2 CLEANING 37 7 3 REPLACING A FUSE 38 8 TROUBLESHOOTING 40 8 1 IMPROPER IMPRINTING 40 8 1 1 Double Feeding 40 8 ...

Page 5: ...separators and rolls which feed each document into the FD 150 A photosensor an electric eye in the base of the FD 150 senses the document and transmits this information to the microprocessor which controls the FD 150 The micro processor directs a motor to rotate the saddle holder and imprint the document at the position set on the imprint position control The imprinted documents then exit the FD 1...

Page 6: ...hout this manual to emphasize important information Pay very careful attention to this information WARNING USED TO ALERT YOU TO ACTIONS OR CONDITIONS WHICH MAY PRESENT HAZARDS OR CAUSE INJURY TO PERSONNEL CAUTION USED TO ALERT YOU TO ACTIONS WHICH MAY DAMAGE DOCUMENTS OR EQUIPMENT NOTE Used to identify unusual or unexpected conditions or to point out the need for alternate procedures A NOTE may al...

Page 7: ... THE FD 150 WITHOUT FIRST UNPLUGGING THE POWER CORD WARNING KEEP LOOSE CLOTHING TIES SCARVES AND HAIR AWAY FROM ALL MOVING PARTS WARNING DO NOT PLACE FINGERS BETWEEN OR NEAR MOVING PARTS 1 5 Frequently Used Terms leading edge The edge of the document that enters and exits the FD 150 first trailing edge The edge of the document that enters and exits the FD 150 last imprint position The point at whi...

Page 8: ...rly the Log Book provides a written record of the number of documents imprinted Keep the Log Book with the FD 150 whenever the machine is operating Before imprinting new documents record the number of imprints displayed on the non resettable counter After imprinting record the new number displayed on the non resettable counter 1 7 Service If any problems occur with the FD 150 or if you need assist...

Page 9: ...may occur during shipping Use the following instructions to pack the FD 150 with commercially available materials 1 Double wrap the machine in plastic 2 Use a heavy duty double walled container of 350 pound test material 3 Surround the FD 150 on ALL sides with at least 4 to 5 inches of shock absorbing packaging material This will provide firm cushioning and prevent movement inside the container 4 ...

Page 10: ...5 85 kg Power Possible line voltages are 240V 220V 120V and 100V at 50 60 Hz Speed 19 45 72 cm per second 2 2 Operating Requirements Document Size Maximum length 14 35 56 cm Minimum length 31 8 10 92 cm Maximum width 14 35 56 cm Minimum width 27 8 7 3 cm Weight 20 125 stock Range of Imprint Placement Approximately 9 22 86 cm from the leading edge toward the trailing edge Approximately 6 16 51 cm l...

Page 11: ...ER CORD INTO AN ELECTRICAL OUTLET UNTIL ASSEMBLY IS COMPLETE AND YOU HAVE READ SECTION 4 POWER CONNECTION 3 1 Key Positions Use the following instructions to open the FD 150 COVER Refer to Figure 3 1 Figure 3 1 Key Positions 1 Unlock the COVER by turning the brass EXECUTIVE KEY to the UNLOCKED position 2 Open the COVER ...

Page 12: ...D 150 comes with one black INK ROLL Formax offers a tri color INK ROLL To order INK ROLLS call your Formax dealer NOTE Use care when handling the ink roll The ink is indelible and will not wash out of clothing 1 Turn the EXECUTIVE KEY to the UNLOCKED position and open the COVER 2 Pull out the COTTER PIN 3 Pull out the AXLE 4 Put on the gloves shipped with the INK ROLL ...

Page 13: ... the AXLE 8 Push the COTTER PIN until the AXLE is secured between the two loops on the COTTER PIN 9 Close the COVER 3 3 Receiving Tray Temporary Installation Use the following instructions to temporarily install the receiving tray Refer to Figure 3 3 Figure 3 3 FD 150 Receiving Tray Installation 1 Place the FD 150 on a table or work surface about 2 from the straight edge 2 Slide the NOTCHES in the...

Page 14: ...e RECEIVING TRAY against the machine so they surround the holes left after the MOUNTING STUDS were removed 4 Re position the FD 150 so the L shaped cutout on each side of the RECEIVING TRAY fits the straight edge of the table or work surface The RECEIVING TRAY will hang off the edge of the table or work surface 5 Screw the screws included in the cloth bag tightly into these holes 6 Place the two s...

Page 15: ...ent Stops 3 5 Optional Feed Tray Extension The FEED TRAY EXTENSION which comes with the FD 150 is used to help feed documents longer than 9 Keep it in a place you ll remember as you may need it in the future Refer to Section 6 2 for installation details ...

Page 16: ...connect to any power distribution system including the European IT Power System Because the European IT Power System does not have a grounded neutral leg the FD 150 uses protective fusing in both the neutral and hot supply lines of power Both LINE FUSES must be in place for the FD 150 to operate properly WARNING A BLOWN FUSE IN THE NEUTRAL LEG COULD MEAN INTERIOR PARTS OF THE FD 150 REMAIN AT A HA...

Page 17: ...D 150 Refer to Figure 4 1 To select a different voltage use the following instructions NOTE The detachable POWER CORD may have to be changed to match the particular power source output 1 Unplug the POWER CORD 2 Use a small screwdriver or similar tool to push up on and release the FUSE DRAWER LOCKING TAB 3 Pull the FUSE DRAWER out of the POWER ENTRY CASING 4 Pull the VOLTAGE SELECTOR out of the FUS...

Page 18: ...50 to operate properly CAUTION VERIFY THAT THE LINE FUSE VALUE IS CORRECT FOR THE VOLTAGE SETTING UNPLUG THE FD 150 BEFORE STARTING THIS PROCEDURE Use the following instructions to verify that the installed LINE FUSES have the proper fuse value 1 Unplug the POWER CORD 2 Use a small screwdriver or similar tool to push up on and release the FUSE DRAWER LOCKING TAB 3 Pull the FUSE DRAWER out of the P...

Page 19: ...ime delay 240V or 230V 0 5A 250V time delay 5 Replace the LINE FUSE if necessary Both LINE FUSES must be in place for the FD 150 to operate properly 6 Install the FUSE DRAWER in the POWER ENTRY CASING 4 4 Power Cord The FD 150 comes with a three wire POWER CORD The POWER CORD grounds the FD 150 when connected to an approved three contact electrical outlet 1 Plug the POWER CORD into the APPLIANCE I...

Page 20: ...phabetical order Refer to Figure 5 1 throughout this section Figure 5 1 FD 150 Controls 5 1 Counter Non Resettable The NON RESETTABLE COUNTER counts and displays the total number of imprinted documents for the life of the FD 150 NOTE The red button on the NON RESETTABLE COUNTER has been permanently disabled ...

Page 21: ...ition allows you to open the COVER which disables imprinting and access the IMPRINT SADDLES 5 3 2 LOCKED Turning the EXECUTIVE KEY to the LOCKED position locks the COVER which enables imprinting indexes the SADDLE HOLDER which inks the IMPRINT SADDLE allows you to activate the IMPRINT KEY and imprint a document NOTE Turn the EXECUTIVE KEY slowly If the SADDLE HOLDER does not index turn the key slo...

Page 22: ...r IMPRINT KEYS are shipped with the FD 150 The IMPRINT KEY has two positions ON and OFF Refer to Figure 5 2 Turn the IMPRINT KEY to the ON position to start imprinting prior to feeding documents Turn the IMPRINT KEY to the OFF position to stop imprinting 5 7 Ink Adjustment Knob Turn the INK ADJUSTMENT KNOB clockwise to make the imprint darker counterclockwise to make the imprint lighter NOTE If yo...

Page 23: ...efer to Figure 5 2 Figure 5 2 Control Panel 5 8 1 LIGHT ON OFF Toggle the IMPRINT POSITIONING LIGHT ON and OFF by pressing on the CONTROL PANEL to the lower left of the IMPRINT POSITIONING LED directly on 1 16 When the light is ON the imprint position moves 1 each time UP or DOWN arrow is pressed When the light is OFF the imprint position moves 1 16 each time UP or DOWN arrow is pressed NOTE Do no...

Page 24: ...h selection This means that the imprint position moved the selected amount NOTE In order to adjust the imprint position higher or lower you must use the LIGHT ON OFF together with the UP DOWN controls 5 9 Media Feed To start feeding documents press the MEDIA FEED button so its light turns ON This light illuminates while documents are being fed NOTE The EXECUTIVE KEY must be in the LOCKED position ...

Page 25: ... document An imprint position can be set up to 9 22 86 cm from the leading edge of the document 5 10 2 STORE POSITION Press STORE to save a selected imprint position Up to four imprint positions can be saved by pressing STORE while at the same time pressing 1 of the 4 MEMORY IMPRINT POSITIONS 5 11 Paper Weight The PAPER WEIGHT presses down on a stack of loaded documents to aid feeding If documents...

Page 26: ...eady Indicator The READY INDICATOR is a red light that turns on when the POWER SWITCH is ON and the EXECUTIVE KEY is in the LOCKED position It flashes each time the FD 150 detects a document 5 14 Separators SEPARATORS prevent more than one document from feeding at a time SEPARATORS can be lifted up and lowered to create the perfect sized gap for documents of different thicknesses ...

Page 27: ...4 Power Connection WARNING KEEP LOOSE CLOTHING TIES SCARVES JEWELRY AND HAIR AWAY FROM ALL MOVING PARTS WARNING DO NOT PLACE FINGERS BETWEEN OR NEAR MOVING PARTS 6 1 Loading Saddles 1 Turn the EXECUTIVE KEY to the UNLOCKED position and open the COVER 2 Hold down the SADDLE HOLDER LATCH The short tip will lift 3 Place the notch in the IMPRINT SADDLE around the PIN on the SADDLE HOLDER Refer to Figu...

Page 28: ...ATCH It will fit into the BEVEL in the IMPRINT SADDLE 6 Close the COVER Turn the EXECUTIVE KEY slowly to index the SADDLE HOLDER which inks the IMPRINT SADDLE 7 To load the second saddle repeat steps 1 6 To order SADDLES contact your Formax dealer Always order SADDLES in pairs NOTE Two SADDLES are always necessary for proper imprinting ...

Page 29: ...s in line with the PAPER GUIDES for frequently used document sizes 1 Press the MEDIA FEED button so its light turns OFF 2 Lift up and lock the PAPER WEIGHT 3 With the FD 150 turned ON center the document in the FEED TRAY 4 Lift up the PAPER GUIDE CAMLOCKS and slide the PAPER GUIDES to fit the document The fit should not be binding or sloppy 5 Push down the PAPER GUIDE CAMLOCKS to lock the PAPER GU...

Page 30: ...tructions to imprint documents longer than approximately 9 22 86 cm If necessary install the FEED TRAY EXTENSION by attaching it to the input end of the FD 150 FEED TRAY with the knobs provided Feed the top of the document first Install the REVERSE IMPRINT SADDLES Refer to Section 6 1 and follow the instructions given for IMPRINT SADDLES Call your Formax dealer to order these saddles 9 Lower the S...

Page 31: ...uments through the FD 150 Refer to Figure 6 3 NOTE Smooth feeding is necessary for accurate imprinting Figure 6 3 FD 150 Components 1 Turn the POWER SWITCH ON 2 Turn the IMPRINT KEY OFF 3 Press the MEDIA FEED button so its light turns ON and watch that documents feed straight and regularly ...

Page 32: ...ds with difficulty re adjust the gap between the SEPARATOR and the FEED ROLL by tightening the SEPARATOR using the thickness of two documents instead of one If feeding does not improve refer back to section 6 2 Loading Documents 6 4 Setting Imprint Position UP DOWN Use the following instructions to change the imprint position toward or away from the leading edge of the document Refer to Figure 6 3...

Page 33: ...ch 7 Press IMPRINT POSITIONING UP to move the imprinting position toward the trailing edge of the document The amount the imprint position moves is determined by the IMPRINT POSITIONING LIGHT selection 8 Press DOWN to move the imprinting position toward the leading edge of the document The amount the imprint position moves is determined by the IMPRINT POSITIONING LIGHT selection NOTE Match the IMP...

Page 34: ...ion Ex The distance from the current imprint position to the desired imprint position equals 23 16 inches 3 Toggle the IMPRINT POSITIONING LIGHT ON 4 Press the UP LED twice to move the imprint approximately 2 inches from its current position 5 Toggle the IMPRINT POSITIONING LIGHT OFF 6 Press the UP LED three times to move the imprint an additional 3 16 of an inch i e three 1 16 increments 7 Press ...

Page 35: ... imprint position 3 Press and hold STORE LED on while pressing the desired MEMORY IMPRINT POSITION 1 4 LED NOTE The STORE and MEMORY IMPRINT POSITION LEDs must be illuminated in order for the position to be saved 6 5 1 Sample Stored Imprint Positions The MEMORY IMPRINT POSITIONS can be used commonly used jobs Ex MEMORY IMPRINT POSITION 1 Payroll MEMORY IMPRINT POSITION 2 Accounts Payable MEMORY IM...

Page 36: ...Imprint Position Left Right 1 Turn the POWER SWITCH OFF 2 Turn the EXECUTIVE KEY to the UNLOCKED position and open the COVER 3 Locate the SADDLE HOLDER SCREW midway between the two IMPRINT SADDLES Refer to Figure 6 4 4 If you cannot see the SADDLE HOLDER turn the POWER SWITCH ON Close the COVER and slowly turn the EXECUTIVE KEY to the LOCKED position indexing the SADDLE HOLDER 5 Open the COVER ...

Page 37: ...sen this screw 1 2 turns or until the SADDLE HOLDER will slide The SADDLE HOLDER SCREW must stay in the IMPRINT SHAFT GROOVE 7 Slide the SADDLE HOLDER to the desired position 8 Tighten the SADDLE HOLDER SCREW 9 Slide the INK ROLL CARRIAGE to align it with the SADDLE HOLDER NOTE Use care when handling the INK ROLL The ink is indelible and will not wash out of clothing 10 Close the COVER ...

Page 38: ...perly Refer to Section 6 2 5 Press the MEDIA FEED button so its light turns ON 6 If documents feed straight and regularly press the MEDIA FEED button OFF and turn the IMPRINT KEY to ON 7 Press the MEDIA FEED button quickly ON and OFF to feed a single test document 8 Adjust the imprint position if necessary Refer to Sections 6 4 and 6 6 9 Make Log Book entries and re set counter 10 Press the MEDIA ...

Page 39: ...d Documents Use the following procedures to imprint various sized documents at one time 1 Place the documents between the PAPER GUIDES Justify the documents to the right with the leading edge as shown in Figure 6 5 Figure 6 5 Right Justified Documents ...

Page 40: ...LWAYS UNPLUG THE POWER CORD BEFORE CLEANING OR SERVICING THE FD 150 7 1 Pressure Tire Shaft Removal Installation In case of jams or when cleaning you ll need the following instructions to remove and install the PRESSURE TIRE SHAFT Refer to Figure 7 1 Figure 7 1 Pressure Tire Shaft Assembly ...

Page 41: ...p and out of the FD 150 removing the shaft 4 To install push the spring loaded end of the PRESSURE TIRE SHAFT into its hole 5 Mate the other end of the PRESSURE TIRE SHAFT into the d hole on the operator s side and release 6 Close the COVER 7 2 Cleaning Use the following instructions to clean the exterior and paper path of the FD 150 Refer to Figure 7 2 throughout this procedure Figure 7 2 Under C...

Page 42: ...50 Aim at the photosensors NOTE Do not hold the compressed air can close enough to the PHOTOSENSORS to freeze them 5 Clean the FEED ROLL TRANSPORT ROLLS BUMPER WHEEL which is on the FEED TRAY SADDLE HOLDER IMPRINT SADDLES and the BACKUP PLATEN with isopropyl alcohol and a cloth NOTE Clean the PRESSURE TIRES with a dry cloth or dry coarse brush ONLY Do not clean these rolls with alcohol or any othe...

Page 43: ... push up on and release the FUSE DRAWER LOCKING TAB 3 Pull the FUSE DRAWER out of the POWER ENTRY CASING 4 Inspect the FUSES look for blackened glass melted wire or a disconnected wire between the ends of the tube If you find any of these problems in either FUSE that FUSE is blown and needs to be replaced 5 Pull the blown FUSE from its slot 6 Place a new FUSE into the same slot Both fuses must be ...

Page 44: ...he FEED ROLL is too large more than one document may be fed at a time If there is no separation between documents the leading document will be imprinted but the overlapping document will not Re adjust the FEED ADJUST KNOB Refer to Section 6 3 8 1 2 Executive Key Turned Too Quickly If the SADDLE HOLDER does not index when you turn the EXECUTIVE KEY to the LOCKED position you have turned the EXECUTI...

Page 45: ...nstallation NOTE Before replacing the used INK ROLL put on the gloves provided with the new INK ROLL 1 Open the COVER 2 Pull out the COTTER PIN 3 Hold the INK ROLL currently installed in the FD 150 4 Pull out the AXLE 5 Discard the used INK ROLL 6 Hold the new INK ROLL between the sides of the INK ROLL CARRIAGE 7 Insert the AXLE pointed end first through the holes in the INK ROLL CARRIAGE 8 Insert...

Page 46: ...SSURE TIRE SHAFT toward the hole opposite the operator s side Pull the other end toward you and out of the machine 5 Pull any jammed documents out of the FD 150 6 Push the spring loaded end of the PRESSURE TIRE SHAFT into hole opposite the operator side 7 Mate the other end of the PRESSURE TIRE SHAFT into the d hole on the operator s side and release 8 2 Troubleshooting Chart The following Trouble...

Page 47: ...E or circuit breaker or other problems Power entry FUSE is blown Follow the procedure for replacing a FUSE Refer to Section 7 2 4330S keeps blowing FUSES Contact your Formax Dealer 2 Does not feed MEDIA FEED button is turned OFF Press the MEDIA FEED button so its light turns ON Gap between the SEPARATOR and FEED ROLL is too small to feed documents Turn the FEED ADJUST KNOB to enlarge the gap 3 Fee...

Page 48: ...DLE HOLDER Turn the EXECUTIVE KEY to the UNLOCKED position then slowly turn it to the LOCKED position 5 Partial ink on document INK ROLL is not positioned over the IMPRINT SADDLE correctly Open the COVER and align the INK ROLL CARRIAGE directly above the SADDLE HOLDER 6 Light imprint IMPRINT SADDLES are not being inked Turn the INK ADJUSTMENT KNOB clockwise to darken imprint INK ROLL is out of ink...

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