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creaseEXCEL Digital Creaser
Operators Manual
2-2013
Version 1.0
6-2013
Version 3.0
WWW.MBMCORP.COM
800-223-2508
Page 1: ...icreaseEXCEL Digital Creaser Operators Manual 2 2013 Version 1 0 6 2013 Version 3 0 WWW MBMCORP COM 800 223 2508 ...
Page 2: ...ing the Crease Position 11 Batch Counter 12 DELIVERY TRAY ASSEMBLY 13 FEED TABLE ASSEMBLY 13 Component Identification 13 Adjusting Feed Rails 14 Setting the Automatic Feeder 15 Fanning the Paper 15 Loading the Feeder 16 Replacing the Feed Wheels 16 Feeding Notes 16 Replacing the Friction Plate 17 Checking the Sensor 17 Perf Shaft Strike Plate 18 Removing the Perf Shaft to Change Configurations 18 ...
Page 3: ...eet per Sec Perf Mode 2 5 12000 14000 Crease Mode 2 0 4500 5500 SPECIFICATIONS Net Weight icreaseEXCEL 250 lbs Overall Dimensions 32 Lx27 Wx26 D Min Sheet Size 3 x5 Max Sheet Size 18 x20 24 NOTE The icreaseEXCEL is capable of handling many types of applications above and beyond the standard specifications It is possible to feed quite a variety of jobs from 30 sheets to die cut stocks However the p...
Page 4: ...aring and bronze bushings Sealed roller bearings and are designed to be self lubricating however dirt and dust can get into them causing clogging and dirt build up Bronze bushings need to be oiled on a regular basis The bronze bushings on this machine are located on the operator side frame and have the perf shaft and exit shaft through them There are also 2 bushings located on the feed drive shaft...
Page 5: ...d Table Assembly Touch Screen Delivery Tray Perf and Score Assemblies Crease Bar Paper Stop Machine Stand Pg 3 Touch Screen Pg 4 Feed Table Assembly Pg 13 Delivery Tray Pg 13 Perf and Score Assemblies Pg 19 Crease Bar Pg 21 Feed Rail Assembly ...
Page 6: ...on stand as shown below 5 Place delivery tray in front so tray hooks under the steel dowels located directly below the exit shaft Locate the magnetic paper stops and position them on the tray 6 Inspect the remaining parts and place them near the machine where they are easily accessible 7 Plug in your machine to any 110 240v outlet 3 ...
Page 7: ...ay take up to 7 seconds for the home screen to display There is a screen saver that will turn the display off if the machine is not touched within 30 minutes The power light will stay illuminated letting you know the machine is still on MBM logo and Service Access If the logo is pressed a password screen is displayed This is for factory and service access only This Screen is for internal use only ...
Page 8: ...the displayed counter to 0 Jog Left and Right Slowly advances the rollers left or right Batch Counter Allows for stopping the machine after a batch number is reached Run Turns on the transport and starts the feeding of paper When the Run Button is pressed the Graphic will change red and the button will flash This is the indicator the machine is in running 5 ...
Page 9: ...rollers left or right Batch Counter Allows for stopping the machine after a batch number is reached Run Turns on the transport and starts the feeding of paper Crease mode Crease mode is used to apply a Compression Crease Score to a piece of paper In this mode there are several Automatic Setup selections or you can do a custom selection and enter the distance in mm Crease selections include half tr...
Page 10: ...sport by pushing and holding one of these buttons EXAMPLE The motor should advance transport at slow speed and stop whenever finger is lifted Controls on off function of motor EXAMPLE Machine will run at mode and speed previously selected Machine will stop PROGRAMMING FOR CREASE MODE Half Fold Press the Crease Mode Button Half Start Measuring Physically Run a sheet through the machine for the sens...
Page 11: ...easuring Physically Run a sheet through the machine for the sensor to measure Accept Run EXAMPLE Letter Fold Press the Crease Mode Button Letter Start Measuring Physically Run a sheet through the machine for the sensor to measure Accept Run EXAMPLE Roll Fold Press the Crease Mode Button More Roll Start Measuring Physically Run a sheet through the machine for the sensor to measure Accept Run EXAMPL...
Page 12: ...ugh the machine for the sensor to measure Accept Run EXAMPLE Double Parallel Fold Press the Crease Mode Button More Double Parallel Start Measuring Physically Run a sheet through the machine for the sensor to measure Accept Run EXAMPLE Perfect Bind Double Hinge Press the Crease Mode Button More Perfect Binding Score Enter The Book Thickness Double Hinge Start Measuring Physically Run a sheet throu...
Page 13: ...chine for the sensor to measure Accept Run EXAMPLE Perfect Bind No Hinge Press the Crease Mode Button More Perfect Binding Score Enter The Book Thickness No Hinge Start Measuring Physically Run a sheet through the machine for the sensor to measure Accept Run EXAMPLE Custom Crease Job Press the Crease Mode Button Custom Enter In Distance For each Crease in mm Accept Run 10 ...
Page 14: ...ustom Recall Accept Run Micro Adjusting the Crease Position Press the adjust button from the run screen You can micro adjust each crease by pressing the arrow keys each direction Each press will adjust by 1 13th of a mm Each Adjustment is relative to the one before it so if you adjust crease 1 by 3 clicks it will also move all the creases after it You would then need to adjust them back 3 clicks e...
Page 15: ... the Batch Count Screen Press the Enter Batch Amount Button to enter in the number you want to run per batch Press the Reset Batch Button to start from 0 Press the On Button The button turns red as shown below As you are running and the batch number is reached the screen will display Batch Complete 12 ...
Page 16: ...t Feed Rail Lock Down H 0825 Releases and tightens feed rails to knob assembly adjust for different size jobs DELIVERY TRAY ASSEMBLY INSTALLING THE DELIVERY TRAY The delivery tray is made to fit 2 different configurations depending on if the machine is on a dedicated stand or if the machine is on a table Position the tray to slide it under the 2 dowel pins and rest the angle stop up 13 F 0640 F 06...
Page 17: ... perf by folding over and aligning the perfed edge Perf holes should line up within a blade s width If they do not line up adjust rails accordingly moving your left rail first and then adjusting the right rail to square the sheet This may take a few attempts but this adjustment is important to produce quality perf and score jobs EXAMPLE SQUARING THE FEED RAILS The constant fine tuning of the rails...
Page 18: ...nd the auto feed wheel must move fig freely and should not be gripped FANNING THE PAPER To prepare a stack of paper or sets for feeding it must be fanned This will loosen the stack as well as form a wedge for automatic feeding Hold stack as pictured below As seen above take a stack in between 1 3 inches and hold it straight Next fold the stack inward hold tight on your right hand and loose on your...
Page 19: ...ng to run even the simplest job The adjustments previously discussed are very important The icreaseEXCEL is capable of running 20lb single sheets 4 part forms and 100 lb cover It is also very capable of handling gloss coated and even laminated stocks Its flexibility is directly related to the operator s experience All carbonless sets are fed into the icreaseEXCEL with as little pressure from the f...
Page 20: ...ne power on and allow screen to turn on 2 There should be 2 lights on the sensor a green indicating power is getting to the sensor and orange that is the reflecting signal If both light are not on there is a problem and must be fixed before you are able to run 3 Make sure the sensor reflector tape is located on the base plate and the red beam from the sensor is hitting the tape If not loosen the s...
Page 21: ...ree the pully s of the perf shaft Slide the perf shaft out the pulley side It is only necessary to slide the shaft out about 6 to 8 inches With the shaft slid to the side you can access the lower hubs and reconfigure them as needed to complete any job After you have configured the lower shaft replace the shaft into its bearing and secure the shaft collar The shaft should not be able to move side t...
Page 22: ...st mounting bracket remove the 1 button head cap screw BE SURE TO TIGHTEN THE SET SCREW SECURELY TO THE BAR Once you have the upper and lower perf assemblies in place you can tighten the half dog screw Optional Score Assembly S APP 0129 Complete S APP 0139 19 Spring Loaded Roller Assembly Complete S AAM 0941 ...
Page 23: ...side of the finished fold Scores may be made on the icreaseEXCEL in three different ways using the different grooves on the lower score assembly FOLDING DIRECTION OF PAPER There is a correct and incorrect way to fold a creased paper Following the diagram below will show you the correct direction the paper should be folded 20 Rubber Grip Wheel Position Score Wheel ...
Page 24: ...haft C Upper crease die D Pressure Adjust bearing blocks RAC Rollers E Lower crease die F Drive chain tensioner SEE DRIVE CHAIN TENSIONER ON PAGE 13 G Return springs SEE SERVICE DIAGRAM A ON PAGE 21 H Compression bracket RAC locknut F 2640 I Compression Bracket Adjust Screw Assy 21 A B C D E H I ...
Page 25: ...ure Once the adjustment to the bar has been made slightly tighten the thumb lock and re set the block set screws ADJUSTING RAC TOP DEAD CENTER The top dead center of the RAC will need to be adjusted from time to time To do this turn the machine off remove the operator side cover and manually rotate the eccentric shaft to the top dead center Then locate the adjusting shaft collar on the end of the ...
Page 26: ... the machine should line up with the front edge of the feed plate 3 Not enough pressure on forwarding rollers 4 Clean ALL rubber rollers PERF IS NOT STRAIGHT 1 Check for equal pressure on all grip wheels and that none are hanging up 2 Recheck all steps under SHEET NOT FEEDING STRAIGHT PERFORATION IS NOT CLEAN OR CUTS SHEETS 1 Not enough pressure on perf wheel 2 Perf blade is worn CREASE NOT REGIST...
