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5.1 ......Make ready
Having set the hold-down wheels (see note 2 below) and inking,
check the numbering position by switching on the system and
operating the feed switch, so that a sheet feeds through the
machine. (Remember to turn head by hand BEFORE switching on).
Set the stacker side-guides, back-stop and sheet smoothers (See
Fig. 3.61 and note 2 below).
If the first sheet does not print, try a second. If it still does not
print, check the platen pressure. (See section 2.2)
With one sheet numbered, it can then be seen if further adjustment
is required to the numbering head.
For sideways adjustment, operate the auto/man switch, rotate the
machine by hand and release the collar locking screw. Move the
collar as required and fully tighten the screw. For vertical
adjustment, use the print position control (See section 2.2).
NOTE 1 ... Everytime the collars are moved, check that the
numbering head will not hit the hold-down wheels or
advance cams, by operating the auto/man switch and
rotating the machine by hand.
NOTE 2 ... If you are intending to use the Perforating & Slitting
facility, it is important that particular attention is paid to
setting the Hold Down Wheels, Stacker Side Guides and
Sheet Smoothers. Any interference with the sheet whilst
it is running through the Perforating or Slitting Blades is
likely to have an adverse effect upon cutting accuracy.
Hold Down Wheels must be set on, or equally about, the
centre of the sheet and Side Guides should not touch the
sheets. You may need to experiment with the angle of the
Stacker Bed, (see section 1.3), and the position of the
Smoothers to obtain optimum results. Avoid using
Smoothers if possible.
Section 5
MAKE-READY
