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15. USING SPECIAL PAPER
15-1. Double Folding Thick Paper
When double folding fine quality paper larger than 10" in width and thicker than 28 lb, the stiffness
of the paper makes it difficult for it to enter between the two folding rollers.
For such paper, set the thick paper mode.
This mode is intended only for thick paper. Do not use it for folding other types of paper.
Use of this mode results in unstable paper feed, and quickens wear of parts such as the paper feed ring.
Note
Note
Thick paper mode
In this mode, the folding rollers rotate quickly to help paper enter between the folding rollers.
Setting the thick paper mode
Press the “+” speed key and set the maximum processing
speed, and press it again for another two seconds.
The maximum speed lamp blinks, indicating that the thick
paper mode has been set.
Clearing the thick paper mode
Press the “–” speed key. The maximum speed lamp stops
blinking and lights up, indicating that the thick paper mode has
been cleared.
This setting will also be cleared when the power is turned off.
Blinking (Thick paper mode)
This function may not be that effective, depending on the paper thickness and stiffness.
Note
Note
15-2. Using Recycled Paper
Some recycled paper may be thin, flimsy and easy to curl when copied, and therefore
inappropriate for folding. When folding such paper, pay attention to the following points.
Fan paper well prior to stacking on the paper feed tray.
Set the processing speed as low as possible.
If set to high, wrinkles or deformed folding will result.
Set the paper feed pressure as low as possible.
If set to high, double-feed will result.
Set the paper separating pressure as low as possible.
If set to high, the center of the lead edge of the paper may be scratched or turned over.
