OPERATION MANUAL
MBM Air Suction Folder
Model 1800S
MBM Corporation
Version: 06A01(MBM)
161104
2
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing MBM Model 1800S Air Suction Paper Folder. You should receive many
years of reliable service from this machine. Compact and easy to use, 1800S Folder is sure to
streamline your paper folding tasks, saving you valuable time. Please read the Operation Manual
thoroughly before using this machine.
Contents
Safety Instructions ........................................................................................................................... 4
1. Specifications ............................................................................................................................ 7
2. Accessories ............................................................................................................................... 8
3. Part Names .............................................................................................................................. 10
4. Designation and Functions of Operations Panel ..................................................................... 12
5. Setup after opening transport packing .................................................................................... 13
1) Setting of the Paper Ejection Table ............................................................................. 13
2) Setting of Table 1 ........................................................................................................ 14
3) Setting of Table 2 ........................................................................................................ 15
4) Setting of the Auxiliary Paper Feed Table .................................................................. 17
5) Connecting Power Cable ............................................................................................. 18
6) Turn on the Power Switch. .......................................................................................... 19
6. Preparation of Paper ............................................................................................................... 20
7. Initial setting ........................................................................................................................... 21
1) Prepare 200 sheets of Ledger(11x17”), 24lbs,Bond Paper ......................................... 21
2) Turn on Folding Machine ............................................................................................ 21
3)-6) Set up paper on Feed Table ............................................................................... 21-22
7) Leave no gap between Paper Leading Edge and Machine's
Front Paper Stopper Wall ............................................................................................ 22
8) Skew Correction is done by two methods ................................................................... 23
(a) By Feed Angle Adjustment Dial (Drum-Feed-Roller) .................................... 23
(b) By Skew Adjustment Knob at Feed Table ...................................................... 23
9) Set L Stopper at the rear end of the Paper ................................................................... 23
10) Close the Top Cover. ................................................................................................. 23
11) Trial Air Blow and Suction ........................................................................................ 24
(a) Air Blow Strength Adjustment for sheet separation........................................ 24
(b) Paper Floating Height Adjustment relative to Suction Belt ............................ 25
(c) Adjustment of Suction Air Strength ................................................................ 25
(d) Approximate Guidance of Suction Air and Paper Feed Table Height ............ 26
12) Selection of Folding Pattern ...................................................................................... 27
13) Selection of Folding Speed ........................................................................................ 27
14) Setting Speed ............................................................................................................. 27
15) Test Folding ............................................................................................................... 27
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16) Other Control and Functions ..................................................................................... 28
(a) Paper Ejection Roller ..................................................................................... 28
(b) How to use Interval Function ................................................................... 28-29
(c) Double Feed Detection or No-Detection ........................................................ 29
8. Standard folding of standard-size paper ................................................................................. 30
1) Selection of Folding Pattern ........................................................................................ 30
2)-3) Select Folding and Set Speed ................................................................................. 30
4) Set number of sheets to fold ........................................................................................ 30
(a), (b) Count Down and Count Up ...................................................................... 30
5) Start Folding ................................................................................................................ 30
6) Folding Line (distance) Adjustment ............................................................................ 30
9. Standard Folding of No-Standard-Size Paper ....................................................................... 31
1) Measure paper length .................................................................................................. 31
2)-4) Input paper length ................................................................................................... 31
5) Paper Setting, Speed Selection, Air Control and Feed Table Skew Control ............... 32
6) Set number of sheets to fold ........................................................................................ 32
7) Start Folding ................................................................................................................ 32
8) Folding Line (distance) Adjustment ............................................................................ 32
10. Control (Adjustments) .......................................................................................................... 33
1) Fine Adjustment for folding line distance by Table 1 or 2 .......................................... 33
2) Stopper position Guide of Table 1 or Table 2 for each fold pattern ............................ 34
3) Skew Control Guidance Chart for 6 folding patterns by Feed Angle Adjustment
Dial and Feed Table Angle ..................................................................................... 35-40
4) Separator Rubber Height ............................................................................................. 41
11. Memory ................................................................................................................................. 41
1) Fold Position Memory of No-Standard Sized Papers ................................................. 41
2) Fold Position Memory of Standard Sized Papers ....................................................... 42
3) Clearing Memory ........................................................................................................ 43
4) Clearing all the memorized patterns ........................................................................... 43
12. Check Lamps, Error Codes and Troubles ............................................................................. 44
1) - 7) Location Finder, Error Codes and Symptom .................................................. 44-46
13. Troubleshooting and Cleaning .............................................................................................. 47
1) Troubleshooting of Paper jam ..................................................................................... 47
2) Cleaning of Sensors ..................................................................................................... 48
3) Cleaning of Fold Roller and Paper Feed Belt ....................................................... 49-50
14. Other Adjustable Functions .................................................................................................. 51
1) Weight Arm .................................................................................................................. 51
2) Adjustment of Base Plate of Table 2 ............................................................................ 51
3) Folding Roller Pressure (Press Power) Adjustment .................................................... 52
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Safety Instructions
Definition of Symbols and Notes
The following names and signs stand for possible dangers.
Danger
This symbol stands for immediate danger. Disregarding these instructions may cause severe injury.
Caution
This symbol stands for a potentially dangerous situation. Disregarding these instructions may lead to
injuries or damage to property.
Danger
Make sure that the machine is electrically grounded to prevent electrical shock.
Operate the machinery within reasonable voltage range. There is a risk of electrical shock or fire if a higher or
lower voltage is used, or if an electric current is utilized with a frequency not within the range stated
above.
Do not place any object on top of this machine. There is a risk of electrical shock or fire if water or any
foreign object enters the machine.
Handle the power cord with care. There is a risk of electrical shock or fire if the cord is damaged, broken,
or placed under a heavy object.
Do not insert or remove the power plug when water is present.
Do not remove the cover of this machine. There is a risk of an electrical shock.
Do not reconfigure the electronics of this machine. There is a risk of an electrical shock or fire.
Do not operate the machine if it is emitting smoke or a strange odor. Turn off the machine, unplug it from
the outlet and contact your dealer.
Do not operate the machine if the power cord is generating heat or emits a strange smell. Turn off the
machine, unplug it from the outlet and contact your dealer.
If a foreign object enters into the machine, turn off the power switch and unplug the power plug, then
consult your dealer.
In the event of a thunderstorm, unplug the machine.
Caution
Keep hair, clothing, and jewelry away from the machine while operating. Serious injury may result.
Do not put the machine on an unstable or slanted surface. Doing so may cause the machine to drop or fall
over, causing damage and possible injury.
Store and operate the machine in a clean, dust-free environment with low humidity. Avoid areas with high
moisture, extreme temperatures and excessive dust, as these conditions may cause machine failure or
electrical shock.
Operate the machine at the temperature of 5 degrees to 35 degrees C.
Be sure to grasp the power cord by the plug when unplugging it from the electrical outlet. Not doing so may
cause damage to the cord and possible electrical shock or fire.
Be sure to pull the power plug out of the electric outlet before moving the machine. Not doing so may cause
damage to the cord and possible electrical shock or fire.
Unplug the power plug from the electrical outlet when this machine is not in use.
The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
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1. Specifications
Model: MBM 1800S Air Suction Paper Folder
Paper sizes: 4.7”×8.2” – 12.9”×19.2”
Paper weight: Bond 13.9 to 42.5 lbs (Bond 42.5 – 61.1 lbs for single fold with limited paper)
Paper quality: Offset paper, Coated Paper
Folding patterns: Single, Letter, Zigzag, Double Parallel, Fold-out and Gate*
(*21.6-42.5 lbs Bond and Gate is limited to certain papers/prints)
Folding dimensions: Maximum folding dimensions
Table 1: 14.4”
Table 2: 9.6”
Minimum folding dimensions
Table 1: 2.0”
Table 2: 2.0”
Smallest adjustment increment: 0.003”
Paper feed system: Belt Suction Feed system
Maximum capacity: 2.9”, or 800 sheets, Bond 20 lbs
Folding speed: Max 18,000 sheets per hour (single fold, Letter)
Speed adjustable in 5 steps.
Control system: Automatic setting by built-in microcomputer
Other functions: Automatic paper size detector (Letter, Legal and Ledger)
Four-digit counter with addition/subtraction modes
18 memories for standard fold patterns (fine adjustment)
3 special memories for out of standard paper sizes
Skew correction
Double Feed Sheet Detection by Ultra-Sonic Sensor: Detects any double fed
sheets such as White, Printed, Black and Transparent.
Error Detection: Empty Feed, Empty Paper, Stacker full, Paper Jam and others.
Interval Function
Folding Roller manually removable without tool for cleaning
Folding Pressure Adjustment (Thicker to Thinner Paper)
Table #2, Base Plate Adjustable (Thicker to Thinner Paper)
Noise 88dB, 20 lbs Bond, double parallel at the highest speed level 5
Power source: 100 thru 240 VAC, 2.6A /245W, 50/60Hz
Dimensions: 51.2”(W)×23.1”(D)×25.6”(H) (in use)
Weight: Net: 160 lbs Shipping (Approx.): 200 lbs
Options: Perforation/Scoring Unit (12.5” ×17.7”)
Large Capacity Stacker (Long Delivery)
Interceptor for Table #2 (Used to fold double size Letter)
2. Acce
s
After un-
bo
immediatel
y
A
Auxiliar
y
Paper E
j
Ej
e
s
sories
o
xing, make
y
if anythin
g
A
ccessories
Table 1
Table 2
y
Paper Feed
j
ection Tabl
e
e
ction Rolle
r
sure that the
g
is missing.
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Table
e
and
following a
c
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uantity
1
1
1
1
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c
cessories a
r
r
e present. P
l
l
ease contac
t
Figure
t
your local
d
d
ealer
Toward
Main
Paper
Feed
Table
Auxilia
r
L S
t
Paper Ej
e
P
W
Ope
r
Basic
O
r
y Paper Eje
c
Table
t
opper Guide
e
ction Contr
o
ower cord
W
eight Arm
r
ation Manu
a
O
peration M
a
c
tion
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l Plate
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nual
1
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1
1
1
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3. Part Names
Name Number Name
① Top cover ⑫ Skew Adjustment Knob
② Left side cover ⑬ Paper Ejection Table
③ Paper Guide(Left & Right ) ⑭ Paper Ejection Roller
④ Paper Height Detection Sensor ⑮ Auxiliary Paper Ejection Table
⑤ Auxiliary Feed Table ⑯ Power Switch
⑥ Table 1 ⑰ Paper Ejection Table Socket
⑦ Operation Panel ⑱ Air Adjustment Knob
⑧ Paper Feed Table ⑲ Weight Arm
⑨ Door for Table 2 ⑳ Top cover Knob
⑩ Right side cover
Table 2
⑪ L Stopper guide
Table 2 is set under the Paper Feed Table in the machine, which you find when opening the door ⑨ for the table 2.
S
uction Air
A
A
djuster
Feed A
n
n
gle Adjust
m
11
m
ent Dial
Upper
belt fee
Paper Flo
a
Err
o
Cover is
o
e
der assem
b
B
ating Heig
h
o
r Code Ch
a
o
pen to ad
j
b
ly.
B
elt Feeder
A
h
t Adjuster
a
rt
j
ust
A
ssy
4. De
s
No.
D
①
STA
R
②
TES
T
③
Spe
e
④
Pap
e
⑤
Stor
e
⑥
Me
m
⑦
Fold
⑧
Cou
n
⑨
Clea
r
⑩
+/-
k
⑪
N
u
m
⑫
Tabl
e
⑬
Tabl
e
⑭
Pap
e
⑮
Pap
e
⑯
Inte
r
⑰
Dou
b
⑱
Tro
u
①
②
In c
a
⑲
Clea
n
⑳
Perf
o
s
ignatio
n
D
esignatio
n
R
T/STOP ke
y
T
key
e
d adjustment
e
r feed table u
p
e
ke
y
m
ory 1/2/3 ke
y
type key
n
te
r
r
/Reset key
k
e
y
m
erical key
e
2 stopper m
o
e
1 stopper m
o
e
r length inpu
t
e
r ejection rol
l
r
val key
b
le Feed Erro
r
u
ble Locating
M
②
③④⑤
a
se of Double
n
ing lamp
o
ration mode
n
and F
u
n
/Indication
y
ke
y
p
/down ke
y
y
o
ve mode ke
y
o
ve mode ke
y
t
mode key
l
er move key
r
Detection k
e
M
ap
Fee
d
lamp
u
nctions
Star
t
1) T
e
2)
A
2
Sele
Mo
v
Me
m
Me
m
Sele
Sho
w
and
p
Cle
a
Use
of p
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Use
non
-
y
Use
y
Use
Use
Use
Sets
e
y Sets
Indi
c
①
④
Indi
c
It li
g
Can
Indi
c
12
of Ope
r
t
s and stops m
a
e
st folds two
s
A
lso used f
o
2
seconds unt
i
e
ct 5 speed.
v
es up and do
w
m
orize fold p
o
m
orize three s
p
e
ct 6 fold type
w
s the numb
e
paper size.
a
rs the counter
for adjusting
a
per ejection
r
for inputtin
-
standard size
to adjust Tab
l
to adjust Tab
l
to input pape
r
to adjust pos
i
time and nu
m
double feed
e
c
ates locatio
n
④
⑤ lamps fl
a
c
ates when cl
e
g
hts every 10,
disable this
fu
c
ates when th
r
ations
P
F
u
a
chine.
s
heets witho
u
o
r test blow
i
l buzzer sou
n
w
n the Paper
F
o
sition after a
d
p
ecial fold typ
e
s and store jo
b
e
r of sheets,
p
/ resets after
a
position of t
h
r
oller, and in
p
g
the numb
e
paper, factor
s
l
e 2 Stopper
p
l
e 1 Stopper
p
r
length for n
o
i
tion of Paper
m
ber of interv
a
e
rror detectio
n
of trouble.
a
sh at the sam
e
e
aning of the
000 sheets of
fu
nction. Re
f
e optional pe
r
P
anel
u
nction
t
counting.
without fol
d
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ds.)
F
eed Table
d
justment is d
o
e
s.
b
routine.
osition of the
n
error.
h
e stopper of
T
p
utting paper
l
e
r of sheets
s
of interval f
u
osition.
osition.
o
n standard n
o
Ejection Roll
e
a
l function d
u
n
ON/OFF.
e
time. Dis
p
F
EED sectio
n
folding.
f
er detailed s
e
r
forating unit
i
d
ing (presse
d
d
one.
e
stopper of T
a
T
able 1 and 2
l
ength
to be folde
d
u
nction and o
t
o
rm paper.
er.
u
ring folding
w
p
lay indicates
n
(belt, roller)
e
ction.
is installed.
d
more than
a
ble 1 and 2,
,
the
p
osition
d
, length of
t
hers.
w
ork.
E-13.
is necessary.
5. Set
u
1) Settin
g
Install Pa
p
Install the
sides.
Make sure
Place Pa
p
Roller Sh
a
Install Au
x
Table.
A
up afte
r
of Paper
E
p
er Ejection
T
Table by pu
t
that the ho
o
p
er Ejectio
n
a
ft and fix b
y
x
iliary Pap
e
A
uxiliary P
a
Paper
r
openin
g
Ej
ection Ta
b
T
able to the
m
t
ting its hoo
k
o
ks are secur
e
n
Control
P
y
Thumb Scr
e
e
r Ejection t
a
a
per Ejectio
Ejection C
o
g
transp
o
b
le
m
ain machi
n
k
on the gui
d
e
ly hung on
P
late under
n
e
w.
a
ble to the
P
n
Table
Gu
i
o
ntrol Plat
e
13
ort pac
k
n
e body.
d
e pins at tw
o
the guide pi
n
n
eath Eject
i
P
aper Eject
i
i
de Pin
e
k
ing
o
n
s.
on
on
Plug in E
machine.
2) Setti
n
Check t
h
UNLOC
K
into diag
o
body.
The Table
Give utm
o
installing
t
lectric Con
n
ng
of Table
h
at Set L
e
K
. Slide i
n
o
nal directi
o
1 connector
o
st care not
t
he Table 1.
E
n
ector of P
a
1
e
ver on bo
t
n
Bracket (
R
o
n along the
is located o
n
to damage
t
Tab
l
E
lectric Co
n
a
pe
r
Ejectio
n
t
h sides a
r
R
H & LH)
o
guides of t
h
n
Operation
P
h
e Electric
C
B
l
e 1 Bracke
t
n
nector for
T
14
n
Table to
t
r
e position
e
o
f Table 1 s
l
h
e main ma
c
P
anel side.
C
onnector
w
B
racket
t Guide
T
able 1
t
he
e
d in
l
owly
c
hine
w
hen
Table 1 B
r
Panel.
Install Ta
b
using Loc
k
lever to th
e
3) Setti
n
Make sur
e
press the
P
the table
u
For install
feed table
Up and D
o
In case th
e
the lower
m
Key is p
r
Therefore
,
to raise it
t
In case th
e
the paper
moves up.
If the pap
e
paper fee
d
motion.
r
acket Guid
e
b
le 1 to the
k
Levers loc
a
e
direction o
ng
of Table
e
that no pa
p
P
aper Feed
T
u
ntil it stops
a
ing or remo
v
up to the
h
o
wn Key.
e
paper feed
m
ost point,
r
essed, it
m
,
press the p
a
t
o the upper
m
e
paper fee
d
feed table
U
e
r feed table
d
table is i
n
e
on the op
p
main mach
i
a
ted on both
f arrow as s
h
2
p
er is loade
d
T
able Up a
n
a
t the upper
m
v
ing table 2,
h
ighest point
table is loc
a
if the pape
r
m
oves dow
n
a
pe
r
feed ta
b
m
ost point.
d
table is lo
c
U
p and Do
w
Up and Do
w
n
operation,
p
osite side
w
i
ne body se
c
sides. (Mo
v
h
own in the
r
d
on Paper
F
n
d Down Ke
y
m
ost point.
do it after r
a
using the p
a
ted at any
p
r
feed table
n
to the lo
w
b
le Up and
D
c
ated at the
l
n
Key is pr
e
w
n Key is pr
the paper f
e
15
w
all of Oper
a
c
urely and
f
v
e top of the
r
ight figure.
)
F
eed Table,
a
y
so as to r
a
a
ising the pa
p
p
aper feed t
a
p
lace other t
h
Up and D
o
w
ermost po
D
own Key a
g
l
owest poin
t
e
ssed, the t
a
r
essed while
e
ed table st
o
a
tion
f
ix it
lock
)
a
nd
a
ise
p
er
a
ble
h
an
o
wn
i
nt.
g
ain
t
, if
a
ble
the
o
ps
Tabl
e
Lock L
e
Feed
T
and Do
w
e
1 Guide
e
ver
T
able Up
w
n Key
Open the
There yo
u
Place Ta
b
door for the
u
see the Fla
t
b
le 2 just flat
Table 2.
t
Se
t
-Up Ba
s
on the Set-
U
T
s
e for Table
2
U
p Base.
T
able 2 flat s
e
16
2
.
e
t u
p
base
Push in t
h
Guide R
a
Plug in t
h
Close the
4) Setti
n
Push in
G
2 Flange
P
h
e rear side
a
ils. You f
e
h
e electric c
o
e
Door for th
e
ng
of the A
u
G
uide Slots
P
ins of Paper
of Table 2
u
e
el click her
e
o
nnector for
T
e
Table 2.
u
xiliar
y
Pa
of Auxili
a
Feed Table.
u
ntil it is ca
u
.
T
able 2.
p
er Feed
T
a
ry Paper
F
17
u
ght by rec
e
T
able
F
eed Table
e
ss of
into
After Aux
Feed Tabl
e
5) Con
n
Insert the
other end
t
Caution:
Make sur
e
with grou
n
Do not us
e
x
iliary Paper
e
and Auxili
a
n
ectin
g
Po
w
power cabl
e
t
o electric p
o
e
to connec
t
n
d terminal.
e
a power ca
b
Feed Table
a
ry Paper Fe
e
w
er Cable
e
into elect
r
o
wer outlet.
t
to the ele
c
b
le other tha
n
is set, mak
e
e
d Table Su
r
r
ic inlet of
m
c
tric power
n
the one pr
o
18
e
sure the P
r
face is flat.
m
achine an
d
outlet equi
p
o
vided.
aper
d
the
p
ped
Flat
Fl
a
t
t
6) Turn
on the Po
w
w
er Switch
.
.
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20
6. Preparation of Paper
Fan out the paper sufficiently. Jog the paper. If paper edges are bent or warped,
straighten them up..
Use dry paper. Keep the stacking capacity.
Max. 800 sheets (20 lbs)
(80g/m2
weight)
It should be noted that when paper stack as thick as 2.9” or more is placed on the Paper
Feed Table, smooth feed may not be available. Also it may cause damages to the
machine.
Max.
2.9”
height
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