Martin Yale GC10 Installation, Operation And Maintanance Manual

Martin Yale
Brand
Martin Yale
Model
GC10
Type
Installation, Operation And Maintanance Manual

Martin Yale GC10 Below you will find brief product information for Martin Yale GC10. With this device you can cut business cards in 10-up format in highest quality. The device ensures that your business card will be parallel with the sheet and consistently repeatable, due to the requirement that the print must be in the same exact location every time. Some other top features of this single pass business card slitter include:

  • Continuous top feed
  • 2,400 cards per hour speed
  • 50 sheets capacity
  • Retarder adjustment
  • Digital counter
  • Safety interlock
  • Job and life count
  • Resettable

Martin Yale GC10 Below you will find brief product information for Martin Yale GC10. With this device you can cut business cards in 10-up format in highest quality. The device ensures that your business card will be parallel with the sheet and consistently repeatable, due to the requirement that the print must be in the same exact location every time. Some other top features of this single pass business card slitter include:

  • Continuous top feed
  • 2,400 cards per hour speed
  • 50 sheets capacity
  • Retarder adjustment
  • Digital counter
  • Safety interlock
  • Job and life count
  • Resettable
7.0 – 10-Up Format Gutter Cut
Figure 4
Figure 4 shows the 10-Up Format Gutter Cut that is to be used in the GC10. There is a Card Template CD included with
your Model GC10 BCS to help lay out your personal business cards.
For the highest quality cards, the print MUST be parallel with the sheet and consistently repeatable, meaning that the print
must be in the same exact location every time.
251 Wedcor Avenue
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Wabash, Indiana 46992
Phone (260) 563-0641
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Fax (260) 563-4575
Toll Free Phone (800) 225-5644
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Email: [email protected]
Website: www.martinyale.com
M-S027928
Rev.4 1/29/13
Model GC10 Single Pass Business Card Slitter
Installation, Operation & Maintenance Instructions
Specifications
Feeding Method Continuous Top Feed
Speed 2,400 Cards/Hour
Sheet Capacity 50 sheets
Sheet Size 8 ½” x 11”
Paper Weight (cover stock) 65# to 100# (150 – 275 gsm)
(*will not do translucent stock) 6.0 pt. to 12 pt.
Digital Counter job & life count, resettable
Electrical (USA) 115VAC 60 Hz, 1 Amp
Dimensions (LxWxH) 21” x 22” x 14”
(with scrap drawer open) 36” x 22” x 14”
Shipping Weight 97 lb.
Serial No. _________________
Table of Contents
Introduction Page 1
Safety Notes Page 1
Initiation Page 1
1.0 – Nomenclature Page 2
2.0 – Machine Setup Page 4
3.0 – Machine Settings Page 4
3.1 – Paper Guide Setting Page 4
3.2 – Retarder Adjustment Page 4
4.0 – General Operation Page 5
4.1 – Overall Operation Page 5
4.2 – Dejamming Page 5
4.3 – Stopping the GC10 Page 5
4.4 – Safety Interlock Page 5
4.5 – Counter Function Page 5
5.0 – Maintenance Page 6
5.1 – Feed Wheel Page 6
5.2 – Black Rubber Wheels Page 6
5.3 – Other Maintenance Topics Page 6
6.0 – Troubleshooting Page 7
7.0 – 10-Up Format Gutter Cut Page 8
Introduction
Thank you for selecting the GC10 Single Pass Business Card Slitter. Your business card slitter, or BCS, and all the
components were 100% tested at our factory. We tested all critical operations, verifying that your machine is fully
functional and ready to operate.
Please read and understand this manual completely before attempting to operate this BCS. This will prevent common
problems and eliminate operator-associated errors. Understanding these instructions will provide years of excellent
performance from a quality machine.
Scope of Application:
The GC10 Single Pass Business Card Slitter is a machine for cutting
in the 10-up gutter cut format.
This unit should be fed with card stock!
Cutting other types of materials can cause injuries or may
damage the BCS (e.g. destruction of the unit)
Installation:
- Unpack and set the machine upright with the controls facing you.
- See Section 2.0 Machine Setup
The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and
shall be easily accessible!
Only operate this machine in an enclosed office environment.
Keep enough distance to the surroundings when installing the
machine.
1.0 – Nomenclature
Figure 1
As shown in Figure 1, the following nomenclature will be used in describing the various components of your machine.
1. Feed Table
2. Feed Table Extension
3. Movable Paper Guide
4. Feed Table Positioner
5. Retarder Adjustment Hole
6. Display Panel
7. Cross-Cut Dejam Handle Hole
8. Card Exit
9. Catch Tray
10. Scrap Drawer
11. Dejam Handle
12. Roller Dejam Handle Hole
13. Top Cover
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6.0 – Troubleshooting
The following list of possible problems and resolutions is provided as a guide to the user for self-diagnosis. If your
problem cannot be solved here first, please contact Customer Support for technical assistance at the phone number listed
at the end of this manual.
The following table is to troubleshoot any indications by the LEDs.
LED INDICATION WHAT CONDITION CAUSES IT HOW TO CLEAR IT
Yellow LED Flashing
Cross-Cut mechanism stuck
somewhere mid-stroke.
Turn power off and clear so
urce of jam.
Move Cross-Cut mechanism to either side in
one of two methods: clear the jam manually
or cycle power and let the start-up routine
move the Cross-Cut mechanism to the side.
Red LED and Yellow
LED both flashing
alternately
Main drive motor locked up
Turn unit off and clear source of jam. If
main motor is running and this indicator
appears, there is a problem in the motor
sensing circuit.
Red LED on
Continuously
Scrap drawer open Close the scrap drawer.
Red LED Flashing Double feed has occurred
Turn the unit off and clear the double feed
via the roller dejam. Turn the unit back on.
Yellow LED on
Continuously
Feed Table is out of paper
More media may be added to the feed table
and operation can continue.
Red LED on
Continuously with
Scrap Drawer in
place
Jog button
has been pressed
after machine operation was
stopped mid-cycle. Red LED
indicates that media is still in the
unit and must be cleared before
new media can be added and
processed.
Remove any remaining stock from the Feed
Table. Use Jog button or dejam handle to
clear the in-process card stock out of the
unit. New card stock may be put in the feed
table and operation can be resumed.
No LED indication;
Unit is not running
Power cord is not plugged in;
GC10 main power switch is off;
Circuit breaker is tripped.
Plug in the power cord;
Turn the switch on;
Reset the circuit breaker.
No LED indication;
Unit is running but
media is not feeding
Feed Wheel is dirty or retarder is
set too tight.
Clean the feed wheel in the steps outlined in
Section 5.1 or adjust the retarder in the
steps outlined in Section 3.2.
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5.0 – Maintenance
Warning! Rotating parts and electrical components will be exposed when the side covers are removed.
The cutting blades located underneath the top cover are extremely sharp.
Always disconnect the power cord before servicing.
A routine maintenance schedule of the following topics will ensure many years of precision performance and help prevent
operational problems.
5.1 – Feed Wheel
The feed wheel, which is shown in Figure 5, is made of polyurethane and should be cleaned regularly, in which
the period will vary based upon the amount of usage, to provide many years of service. To clean the feed wheel,
first disconnect the power cord. Using Martin Yale Roller Cleaner or water and mild detergent, scrub the feed
wheel its entire length using a clean cloth or soft nylon brush, rotating the feed wheel until the entire surface is
clean. Dry thoroughly before using. Never use alcohol, harsh solvent based cleaners, or abrasives as these
could harm and/or destroy the polyurethane. Also, do not soak the feed wheel while cleaning.
Figure 5
5.2 – Black Rubber Wheels
The black rubber wheels, which are on the four lower slitter blades, four upper slitter blades, and eight pinch
rollers, are located underneath the top cover. To clean the black rubber wheels, first disconnect the power cord.
You will have to remove the top cover using a Phillips screwdriver. Warning: the cutting blades located under
the top cover are extremely sharp and can cause harm. Once the top cover is off, use a clean cloth or soft
nylon brush along with Martin Yale Roller Cleaner or water and mild detergent to clean the black rubber wheels.
Some black rubber wheels can only be accessed by removing the scrap drawer and cleaning them from below.
Once you are finished cleaning, dry the black rubber wheels thoroughly before using.
5.3 – Other Maintenance Topics
The GC10 is equipped with self-lubricating bearings and self-sharpening blades and cutters, all of which are
maintenance free.
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Feed Wheel
Pinch Rollers
Upper Slitter
Blades
Lower Slitter
Blades
Cross-Cut
Mechanism
Figure 2
As shown in Figure 2, the following nomenclature will be used in describing the various components on the display panel.
1. Digital Counter
2. Indicator LEDs
3. Jog Button
4. Run/Stop Button
5. Power LED
6. Reset Button
Figure 3
As shown in Figure 3, the following nomenclature will be used in describing the various components on the right side of
the GC10.
1. Main Power Switch
2. Circuit Breaker
3. Power Cord
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2
3
4
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2.0 – Machine Setup
Unpack the BCS; then check the list of contents below:
1. The Machine Itself
2. Scrap Drawer
3. Dejam Knob
4. Catch Tray
5. Feed Table Extension
6. Hex Key Wrench
7. Card Template CD
8. Instruction Manual
Insert the scrap drawer into its designated location. Attach the catch tray. Install the feed table extension by placing it
over the screws and dropping it down, as shown in Figure 3. Secure it to the GC10 using a Phillips screwdriver.
Figure 3
Caution: Do not plug the power cord into the power source until the setup is complete.
3.0 – Machine Settings
This machine has been preset at the factory. If you feel, however, the need to change settings in order to better machine
operation, there are only two main settings available: the paper guide adjustment and the retarder adjustment.
3.1 – Paper Guide Setting
Take a stack of 50 sheets of card stock and place them into the feed table. Adjust the movable paper guide in
such a way that the guides contact the paper and hold them squarely. For print registration, side-to-side
adjustment of the feed table is done by using the Feed Table Positioner, which is turned back and forth, as shown
in Figure 4. To determine correct side-to-side placement, turn the machine on, place one sheet of card stock in
the feed table, and then jog the card stock through the machine by pressing the Jog button. Make changes as
deemed necessary.
Figure 4
3.2 – Retarder Adjustment
The retarder adjustment screw is located inside the hole as shown in Figure 4. This adjusts the gap between the
retarder and the feed wheel. Turning the screw requires a Hex Key wrench, which is included. Turning the screw
clockwise closes the gap and turning it counter-clockwise opens the gap. This adjustment is necessary if there
are double feeds or no feeds, respectively. This adjustment must be done to compensate for wear on the retarder
and feed wheel. Correctly setting the gap is critical to proper feeding and the life of the retarder and feed wheel.
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Feed Table
Positioner
Retarder
Adjustment Hole
To set the gap for a particular card stock, always begin with the gap too wide. Slide a single sheet between the
retarder roll and feed wheel. While moving the sheet in and out beneath the feed wheel, gradually close the gap
with the Hex Key wrench until a slight tug occurs on the sheet. Pull the sheet out and test the gap by turning the
feed wheel manually. The feed wheel should turn forward freely without dragging against the retarder.
Caution: Never run the GC10 if the feed wheel is rubbing the retarder, as excessive wear on these
components will occur.
Fine tuning the retarder gap can now be made with a test run of several sheets once the rest of the machine has
been set up as outlined above.
4.0 – General Operation
The overall design of the GC10 allows an operator to put a stack of 50 sheets of 10-Up Format Gutter Cut card stock into
the feed table, press run, and have a limited interaction with the machine. For a more complete knowledge of the
GC10’s operation, read the following:
4.1 – Overall Operation
Begin by placing a stack of up to 50 sheets of card stock with the 10-Up Format Gutter Cut card stock in the feed
table. This is done by pressing down on the front side of the feed table to make sure that all the sheets go
underneath the feed wheel. Make sure that the catch tray is in position to catch the cards from the card exit and
that the scrap drawer is fully inserted into the GC10. Press the Run/Stop button and the GC10 will then begin its
operation of cutting the cards. Once the GC10 has finished cutting the cards, empty the scrap drawer of the
paper scrap. Replace the scrap drawer. Caution: Failure to empty the scrap drawer after each run
contributes to irregular card sizes and scrap pulling through the paper exit.
4.2 – Dejamming
In the event of a jam, power down the GC10. Remove any card stock from the feed table. Remove the dejam
handle from its housing next to the catch tray and insert it into the cross-cut dejam handle hole first. Drive the
cross-cutter all the way to one side by turning the dejam handle; you will feel it stop at its limit. Then take the
dejam handle and place it into the roller dejam handle hole. Drive all the card stock out of the machine by turning
the dejam handle. It may be easier to have the card stock come out of the feed entry. Once the jam has been
cleared, you can place the removed card stock back onto the feed table, replace the dejam handle to its original
position, and resume operation.
4.3 – Stopping the GC10
To stop machine function during operation, simply press the Run/Stop button. At that point, either the Run/Stop
button can be pressed again to begin operation where the unit left off or the Jog button can be pressed to clear
the unit of the in-process card stock. Once the Jog button is pressed while the unit is paused, the unit must be
cleared of in-process card stock. Standard operation may resume with a new stack of card stock.
4.4 – Safety Interlock
When the scrap drawer is opened, a safety interlock switch stops all operation. This is to prevent any injury while
operating the machine. Under this condition, the “Cover Open” LED will light. The unit will return to operation
once the scrap drawer is closed.
4.5 – Counter Function
When the GC10 has been properly set up and adjusted, turn ON the main power switch (I/0); the counter will
come on with “000000”. Note: When the main power switch is turned OFF, any present counter readings
will be reset to zero when turned back ON. The counter reads the material as it enters the GC10 and can be
reset to zero at any time by pushing the reset button. By holding the reset button down for a few seconds, it will
display the total “life” count.
Note: The counter increments in card quantities of ten.
Note: The life count value is in sheet quantities processed.
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Martin Yale GC10 Installation, Operation And Maintanance Manual

Martin Yale
Brand
Martin Yale
Model
GC10
Type
Installation, Operation And Maintanance Manual

Martin Yale GC10 Below you will find brief product information for Martin Yale GC10. With this device you can cut business cards in 10-up format in highest quality. The device ensures that your business card will be parallel with the sheet and consistently repeatable, due to the requirement that the print must be in the same exact location every time. Some other top features of this single pass business card slitter include:

  • Continuous top feed
  • 2,400 cards per hour speed
  • 50 sheets capacity
  • Retarder adjustment
  • Digital counter
  • Safety interlock
  • Job and life count
  • Resettable
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