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PT 331S  

Creaser/Perforator 

 

 

 

Operator’s Manual 

 

  
 
 
 
 

 

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Summary of Contents for PT 331S

Page 1: ...1 PT 331S Creaser Perforator Operator s Manual Toll Free 1 800 265 3376 Tel 905 633 7663 Fax 905 637 4419 WWW GRAPHICWHIZARD COM ...

Page 2: ... 12 Cover Hinge Screen 13 Progressive Screen 14 Saving Jobs Screen 16 Recalling Jobs Screen 16 Speed Screen 17 Recalibration Screen 17 Hardware Setting 18 Skew Adjustment 18 Crease Depth 18 Adjusting the Crease Depth 19 Slide in Tools 20 Installing the Tools 20 Perf Crash Pad 21 Replacing the Crash Pad 21 Optional Parts 22 Perforating Wheel 22 Trouble Shooting 25 C 1 Top Cover Open 25 C 2 Paper Ja...

Page 3: ...nual carefully Keep the manual nearby for easy access For any questions or concerns regarding this PT 331S please consult your local dealer While every effort was made at time of publication to ensure accuracy Graphic Whizard will not be liable for omissions or errors Due to continued improvements in this product line specifications and information are subject to change without notice Actual resul...

Page 4: ...onnect power if the unit will not be used for an extended length of time Ensure the machine is installed on a level surface Do not use or unplug the unit with wet hands Do not place any liquid receptacles on the machine Tie back long hair and loose clothing before using the machine Do not place your fingers in the creasing nip unit while the machine is operating Keep machine clear of items and deb...

Page 5: ...crease 1mm perforating 10mm Minimum Gap from Leading Edge to First Crease crease 1mm perforating 10mm Crease Accuracy 0 3mm Crease Quantity in One Pass 0 32 Maximum Program Quantity 30 Crease Counting reversible counter Total Sheet Counter for crease quantity and paper quantity Skew Adjustment standard Crease Depth Adjustment standard Feeding Extension Table standard Output Tray standard Linear Pe...

Page 6: ... Side Guide For skew adjustment 7 Safety Switch Alerts when safety cover is open or closed 8 Depth Setting Screw For crease depth adjustment 9 Output Roller For mounting linear tools and sheet output 10 Control Panel Input data 11 Safety Cover Covers crease area with interlock switch 12 LCD Screen Display settings 13 Output Tray For stacking finished sheets 14 Side Cover For inserting removing the...

Page 7: ...eed Jam no paper or jam detected 8 Indicator Motor Error E 1 CR Motor Error crease motor locks 9 Indicator Paper Jammed C 2 Jam at Infeed or C 3 Jam at Outfeed paper is jammed inside the machine 10 Indicator Safety Cover C 1 CR Cover Open safety cover is open or ajar 11 Forward Reverse Press arrows to move rollers when paper jams 12 Mode Change the mode settings 13 Screen Displays data information...

Page 8: ...feed operation the capacity of the tray is less than 1 1 30mm Feed Table Extension Locate the 3 screws on the edge of feeding table Line up the screws with the 3 holes on the edge of extension table Loosen but not remove the screws Connect extension table with each screw head through a hole Tighten the 3 screws ...

Page 9: ...rd to the socket and press the power switch when the circle is down the machine is powered off There is a 3 15A fuse under the socket to protect the unit from overload To replace the fuse remove the cartridge with a straight screwdriver Then remove the broken fuse from the cartridge and load a new one Re insert the cartridge into the socket ...

Page 10: ...er line 1 value 3 3 0 Press Enter line 2 will flash Enter line 2 value 6 6 0 Press Enter screen change to Screen 3 line 3 will flash Screen 3 Screen 4 Enter line 3 value 9 9 0 Press Enter line 4 will flash Press Enter when line 4 is 0 screen will change to Screen 4 Press RUN to feed a sheet Paper is creased at 3 6 9 crease line distance from the leading edge Press STOP if you want to stop the job ...

Page 11: ...Running Feed paper and crease Note In Ready state press RUN or TEST button to shift to Running state In Running state press STOP to shift to Ready state Displays first two creases programmed Crease data can t be input in this mode Press button to shift to page 2 3 4 8 etc Fed Quantity counts number of sheets from 0 This is not editable Pre set Quantity Input desired batch of sheets Press Enter to ...

Page 12: ...s to input remaining data Note Each value must be greater than the last If all 6 lines are needed after entering the 6th data the screen will automatically jump to MODE 1 page 1 Input is now complete If less than 6 lines is needed after completing the last data input say the 3rd line press Enter Line 4 flashes press Enter again when Line 4 is 0 The screen will jump to main operation mode Input is ...

Page 13: ...ed for perfect bound book covers It prevents cracking when opening covers There are 2 pages in this mode in which you can input 2 parameters SPINE first spine line to the leading edge and THK thickness of the book specifically the spine width Lead Edge of Sheet ...

Page 14: ...ion Press Enter button and screen will advance to the Ready screen To activate the function press 2 then press the Enter button Screen will advance to the Progressive Crease setting Progressive crease has four basic crease functions Basic straight crease Creases books meant to be read Right to Left Creases books meant to be read Left to Right Creases books meant to be read in both directions R L a...

Page 15: ...ne batch The first page will be reference the following sheets will be 2 creases that goes further apart successively to the reference line When progressive crease function is activated the screen will advance to the main operation mode This screen is different as it only has 1 page Total sheet Initial position Progressive depth for Incline for Decline for I D V for V Modes Press M to advance to M...

Page 16: ...ss Enter button to confirm saved job Recalling Jobs Screen MODE 6 how to recall a job Press M button to scroll through to Recall Job mode It is advisable for users to remember the number of each job or write it down The job can be overwritten by accident without any notice Input a number between 1 30 to recall the job Job 1 according to example Press Enter button to confirm recall The screen will ...

Page 17: ...umps to main operation MODE Recalibration Screen MODE 8 Recalibrate mode If the crease line gap is stretched or shrunk the crease tolerance will be accumulated as crease line increases To correct activate Recalibrate mode 1 Measure the real length of a paper 2 Input the actual length of the paper for example 420mm 4 Feed the paper Recalibration is done automatically Note If the input data is more ...

Page 18: ... the side guide use a straight edge or level to compensate for the skew issues Tighten screws and run test sheets before continuing with a job Crease Depth Crease depth is important to crease quality Depth should be adjusted according to the paper thickness Low depth will produce a lighter crease A high depth may cause cracking or a double feed Adjustment is also needed if the crease depth is not ...

Page 19: ...19 Adjusting the Crease Depth Open the safety cover and locate all 3 Allen screws Turn the screw counterclockwise to increase the depth Turn the screw clockwise to decrease the depth ...

Page 20: ...e bottom slot and the perf blade tool in the top slot Installing the Tools Note the tools do not have to be in place for the PT 331S to function Open the side access cover by loosening the top and bottom screws enough to let the cover swing down Pull the tools out by gripping the black tool knob There is no release latch for the crease tools The tools should slide in and out clicking into place wh...

Page 21: ...ash pad anvil tool from the PT 331S if installed Peel up one edge of the crash pad and pull along the length of the tool Clean any glue residue from the anvil tool Peel the protective backing from the replacement crash pad With the anvil clean carefully adhere the replacement crash pad to the anvil The anvil will need to be exercised to achieve a clean perforation Run a 12x18 job with at least 10 ...

Page 22: ...our M3 6 Allen screws You will need a 2mm and a 2 5mm Allen key provided to complete this installation To install this perforation blade kit on your PT 331S creaser remove the safety cover you will see the exit shaft with four rubber exit wheels matching with four metal exit wheels The perf blade kit will be installed onto these exit wheels Allen Key 2 0mm Allen Key 2 5mm Output Top Roller Perfora...

Page 23: ...side of the lower knife in the same method the two knives should match up as shown below Once the lower knife is installed loosen the rubber exit wheel with a 2mm Allen key Use M3 6 Allen screws to install the perf blade on the rubber exit wheel tighten the screws with 2 5mm Allen key In the same fashion as explained above install the other perf blade Adjust the location of the metal exit wheel an...

Page 24: ...the deflect plate The installation is complete To adjust the depth of the perf move the perf blade further away from the lower knife Tighten the set screw in the rubber and metal exit wheels when you are satisfied with the perforation result ...

Page 25: ...25 Trouble Shooting C 1 Top Cover Open Check top cover is closed ...

Page 26: ...eed Roller 1 Press to drive out the jammed paper 2 Check if the paper is out of the spec 100gsm 350gsm 3 Check if there is paper covering the sensor 4 Clean the sensor with compressed air or a dry cloth Do not use alcohol or ...

Page 27: ... Press to drive out the jammed paper 2 Check if the paper is out of the spec 100gsm 350gsm 3 Remove the gauge to check if there is paper piece covering the sensor 4 Clean the sensor with compressed air or a dry cloth Do not use alcohol or ...

Page 28: ...Crease Motor Error 1 Restart the machine 2 Press to drive out the jammed paper 3 Check if the paper is out of the spec 100gsm 350gsm Crease die spec is 100 300gsm 4 Check if CR depth is too deep and adjust or ...

Page 29: ...oner dirt and debris from rollers This should be done regularly to prevent build up and protect the integrity of the rollers Follow the rejuvenator cleaning with a wash of water and Simple Green 1 part Simple Green to 30 parts water Too much Simple Green will leave a soap residue Lubricate the roller bushings with a 3 in 1 oil This lubrication will ensure the paper is feeding properly and prevent ...

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