Table of Contents
1.0 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 2
2.0 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 3
3.0 Setup & Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 4
3.1 Paper Guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 4
3.2 Feed Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 4
3.3 Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 5
3.4 Stacking Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 5
3.5 Setting for Folds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 5
3.6 Right Angle and Baronial Fold Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 7
3.7 Multi-Sheet Fold Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 7
4.0 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 7
4.1 Feed Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 7
4.2 Folding Rollers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 7
4.3 Retarder Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 8
4.4 Bearings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 8
5.0 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 8
5.1 Folder will not start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 8
5.2 Paper will not feed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 9
5.3 Improper Stacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 9
5.4 Crooked Folds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 10
5.5 Ink smudges on paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 10
5.6 Paper Jams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 10
5.7 Wrinkled Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 11
5.8 Paper exits on top of Fold Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 11
5.9 Folds more than a single sheet of paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 11
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Introduction
Thank you for selecting the Martin Yale Model 1217A AutoFolder. The model 1217A
can execute various folds, including the Tri-fold, Z fold, Single fold, Double Parallel fold,
Right Angle fold, Baronial fold, and certain custom folds within its paper size capacity.
We recommend that you familiarize yourself with the AutoFolder by carefully reading this
manual. This will save you time later on by avoiding the most common problems and
eliminating operator associated errors.
WARNING! Never connect power to the machine until you are ready to set up and
operate the model 1217A. This machine contains moving parts. During setup,
operation, and maintenance, keep hands, hair, loose clothing, and jewelry, away
from all moving parts. Serious bodily injury could result. Service or disassembly
of the side covers should only be performed by qualified personnel with the
power disconnected and locked out.
