Gemsys TFM 203 Operating instructions

Brand: Gemsys

Model: TFM 203

Category: Folding machines

Type: Operating instructions

Gemsys TFM 203 is a tabletop office folding machine designed to process documents of various widths and create different fold types. It features two fold pockets for single or double folding, adjustable fold positions, and paper feeding and separation mechanisms. The device's compact size and user-friendly controls make it suitable for small offices and personal use.

OPERATING MANUAL

Supplier of Business Solution

GEMSYS TFM 203 FOLDER

www.gemsys.eu

1. INTRODUCTION..........................................................................2

1.1 General information...................................................................2

1.2 User information........................................................................2

1.2 Safety instructions.....................................................................3

2. PREPARATION FOR USING THE FOLDER ...............................4

2.1 Names of the control elements..................................................4

2.2 Installation and start-up .............................................................5

2.3 Set-up of the receiving tray .......................................................7

2.4 Paper feeding............................................................................7

3. WORKING WITH THE MACHINE................................................8

3.1 Switch on the machine ..............................................................8

3.2 Select the operating mode ........................................................8

3.3 Select the fold type....................................................................9

3. 4 Set-up instructions..................................................................10

3.5 How to correct the fold position ...............................................11

3.6 How to correct the paper feeding ............................................13

3.7 How to change the paper pressure .........................................13

3.8 How to change the paper separation.......................................14

4. REFERENCE PART...................................................................15

4.1 Error handling..........................................................................15

4.2 Handling of paper jam .............................................................16

4.3 Technical data.........................................................................16

4.4 Maintenance and cleaning ......................................................17

4.5 Repair and customer service...................................................17

4.6 CE certificate...........................................................................18

INDEX

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 General information

The folder TFM series is a folding machine which has been constructed for the office

environment. It can process documents with different widths as well as various fold types.

The different fold types can be adjusted at the fold plates.

1.2 User information

The folder TFM series is a office folding machine which is only destined for the folding of

paper (not a production machine). Any other use is not according to its specifications. The

manufacturer/supplier is not liable for any damage resulting of such un-allowed handling.

Use according to its specifications also includes the consideration of the operating manual

and the compliance with the maintenance instructions.

Any service, repair and maintenance must only be performed by skilled persons of the

manufacturer or by authorized persons.

The folder TFM series is a table top machine and can, therefore, be placed onto an

existing table or a cabinet with a plane, scratch resistant and antislip surface. There do not

exist any special requirements with regard to the warranty of the stability during operation.

The mains voltage must correspond to the indication on the type plate and the power.

Just printed documents must be dried completely before they can be processed. Otherwise

the rollers will get dirty.

1.2 Safety instructions

a. The machine must be used only in a technical good condition as well as in

accordance with the regulations, also considering the safety and risk according to

the operating instructions.

b. The operating instructions must be stored close to the machine and ready to

hand.

c. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for any personal injury or material

damage occurred due to inadequate handling of the machine.

d. Do only use the power cord supplied or released by Gemsys Europe. Take care

that the connexion cable is not damaged.

e. In case of re-locating the TFM series from a cold environment: You must wait at

least 2 hours before starting the machine. The TFM series adapts to the room

temperature automatically. Possible humidity escapes.

f. In case of unauthorized reconstruction or changes of the machine the

manufacturer does not undertake any liability.

For your own safety

a. Before starting the machine you need to read the operating instruction and store it

ready to hand.

b. Do not grip into the machine during the operation => Risk of injury!

c. Long hair, clothes such as ties and jewellery can be grasped by the rotary wheels.

Use of the machine under these circumstances is inadequate.

d. Connect the folder only to a plug with grounded contact.

e. Before any grip into the machine it must first be switched of and the power cord

must be disconnected.

f. Do not put any small/thin objects into the machine ⇒ Risk of electrocute!

g. In case of any problems with the TFM series switch the machine of, disconnect

the power cord and have the machine checked by a Gemsys Europe Service

Technician.

h. Before you clean the TFM series or remove it do not forget to disconnect the

power cord.

i. Disconnect the power cord in case of a thunderstorm or if the machine is not used

for a longer period of time.

j. Have the maintenance and repair works only done by a Gemsys Europe Service

Technician or by skilled personnel, authorized by Gemsys Europe. In case of non

compliance the warranty claim will stop.

k. The machine must be protected against splash water.

l. Take care that no liquids get into the machine.

m. Rated Operating Time 15 minutes.

2. PREPARATION FOR USING THE FOLDER

2.1 Names of the control elements

Fold pocket A

Folding position scale A

Adjusting screw A

Out of paper detection pad

Top cover

Paper feed roller

Paper guidance

Paper tray

Inlet

Power cord Paper stacker

Locking lever

for fold plate B

fold pocket B Start lever

folding position scale B

Paper release lever

Adjusting screw B Adjusting wheel

2.2 Installation and start-up

The folder TFM series is delivered completely assembled and can be installed

easily.

Included in the delivery

a. Folder TFM series

b. Power cord

c. Operating manual

d. Fold pockets A + B

e. Paper tray

Installation

a. Unpack the folder TFM series (Packing can be used for re-transport, e.g. in case

of repair).

Remove the transportation lock, the transport cover and the safety belts (see

illustration 01).

b. Place the folder to its location

(plane, antislip and scratch resistant surface).

Transportation lock

Safety belt

ill. 01

Transportation cover

Safety belt

c. Replace the fold pockets A and B (see illustration 2)

a. Remove the top cover

b. Replace the fold pockets A and B

c. Re-fasten the top cover

d. Replace the paper tray (see illustration 03)

e. Plug the power cord to the inlet of the folder (see ill. 3)

f. Plug the power cord to the wall socket (230V).

Top cover

Shafts for Fold pocket

Fold pockets

Fold pocket B Notch for

guidance

Notch for

guidance

ill. 02

Paper tray sliding groove

Slide rollers

Plug

Power cord

Inlet illl. 03

2.3 Set-up of the receiving tray

Pulll out the drawer for the paper tray at the front of the machine (see

Ill. 04). Adjust the position needed (stacking width) by moving

the drawer accordingly. No jam may occur.

2.4 Paper feeding

Adjust both paper guidances in the paper tray to the paper width needed.

To refill documents move the paper tray lever to the right (ill. 05 - pos. A); feed the

documents so that it touches the bottom. Afterwards move the lever back to the

left (se ill. 05 – pos. B). The folder is now ready for use.

NOTE: No jam may occur at the paper guidance. The paper needs a slack of 0,5

mm!

Tip: - Fan the documents before inserting!

- Always initiate a test to check the fold!

Drawer for the paper stacker

Ill. 4

documents

paper guidance

paper tray

Pos.

ill. 05 B A A = Refill (right)

B = ready for operation

(left)

aper release lever

3. WORKING WITH THE MACHINE

3.1 Switch on the machine

Turn the main switch to the position „Ready“ (see ill. 06)

3.2 Select the operating mode

You can choose from two operating modes:

3.2.1. Test fold

a. Insert the document to be folded (see 2.4)

b. Check the fold type (see fold type set-up under 3.3 and 4)

c. Start the folding process by moving the start lever once to the position

„Test“ (see ill. 07 and under 2.1)

d. The machine folds one document (test fold)

e. Check the result of the folding

3.2.2. Continuous fold

a. Insert the documents to be folded (see under 2.4)

b. Check the fold type (see fold type set-up under 3.3 u. 3.4)

c. Start the folding process by moving the start lever to the position „Start“

(see ill. 08 and under 2.1)

d. The folder stops if

i. There is no paper; in this case refill the paper tray

ii. You stop it by moving the start lever to the position „Ready“

Stop

Ready

Test

Start

Ready Test Start

Ill. 0

ill.

ill

. 08

3.3 Select the fold type

The TFM series has two fold pockets (A und B)!

To change the set-up of the fold pockets you first press down the adjusting screw of

the respective fold pocket (Quick adjustment see ill. 09). Now you can move the

position index depending on the fold type needed (see scale) (see also under 3.4).

To fix the fold pocket release the adjustment screw (= locked).

For fine adjustment of the fold pocket’s set-up turn the adjustment screw until you

have reached the exact position (see fine adjustment – ill. 09)

If only one fold is necessary (e.g. single fold) the fold pocket B will be closed by

pressing the deflector lever (see ill. 10)

Note: When adjusting the deflector lever no paper may be in the fold pockets!

Scale Positionszeiger

Adjustment screw

Quick adjustment Fine adjustment

ill

. 09

Deflector lever Deflector lever

Fold pocket B open Fold pocket B locked

ill. 10

3. 4 Set-up instructions

Pos. Possible

forms

Fold

type

Address-

position

Symbol Fold

pocket 1

Symbol Fold

pocket 2

3.4.1.

Single

fold

3.4.2.

Double

fold

3.4.3.

Engineer

ing fold

3.4.4.

Wrap

fold

3.4.5.

Z-Fold

3.4.6

DIN A3

DIN B4

DIN A4

DIN B5

DIN A5

16” Door fold

3.4.7 French

fold

Paper

Fold type

A3 B4 A4 B5 A5 A3 B4 A4 B5 A5

210

182

148,5

128,5

105

Single

fold

Die Falztasche B wird verschlossen

(siehe 3.3)!

210

182

148,5

128,5

105

74,3

64,3

52,5

Double

parallel

fold

105

74,3

64,3

52,5

105

74,3

64,3

52,5

Engineeri

ng fold

280

242,7

198

171,3

140

121,3

85,6

Wrap

fold

140

121,3

85,6

140

121,3

85,6

Z-

Fold

315

273

222,8

192,8

157,5

210

182

148,5

128,5

105

Door fold

148,5

128,5

105

French

fold

Fold pocket B is locked (see 3.3)!

3.5 How to correct the fold position

(see also fine adjustment under 3.3)

If you need to change the fold position this can be done very easily (scale +/-).

1. Paper feeding

2. Select fold type

 Wrap fold (DIN A4 document)

For the correct result of the wrap fold you need to adjust two fold positions.

Adjusting the fold pocket A is for the length A.

Adjusting the fold pocket B is for the length B.

To reduce length A = move the position pointer A to 

To increase length A = move the position pointer A to +

To reduce length B = move the position pointer B to 

To increase length B = move the position pointer B to +

 Z-fold (DIN A4 document)

For the correct result of the Z-fold you need to adjust two fold positions.

Adjusting the fold pocket A is for the length A.

Adjusting the fold pocket B is for the length B.

To reduce length A = move the position pointer A to 

To increase length A = move the position pointer A to +

To reduce length B = move the position pointer B to 

To increase length B = move the position pointer B to +

 Single fold (Half fold)

(DIN A4 documents)

For the correct result of the single fold you need to close the fold pocket B (see under

3.3 ill. 10).

Adjusting the fold pocket A is for the length A.

To reduce length A = move the position pointer A to 

To increase length A = move the position pointer A to +

 Double parallel fold (16“ documents)

For the correct result of the double parallel fold you need to adjust two fold positions.

Adjusting the fold pocket A is for the length A.

Adjusting the fold pocket B is for the length B.

To reduce length A = move the position pointer A to 

To increase length A = move the position pointer A to +

To reduce length B = move the position pointer B to 

To increase length B = move the position pointer B to +

 Door fold (DIN A4 documents)

For the correct result of the door fold you need to adjust two fold positions.

Adjusting the fold pocket A is for the length A.

Adjusting the fold pocket B is for the length B.

To reduce length A = move the position pointer A to 

To increase length A = move the position pointer A to +

To reduce length B = move the position pointer B to 

To increase length B = move the position pointer B to +

3.6 How to correct the paper feeding

To correct the paper feeding diagonally (for a precise fold) the paper guidance left and

right must be adjusted with the help of the diagonal fold adjusting dial which is under

the paper tray (see 2.1 and ill. 11).

3.7 How to change the paper pressure

The paper pressure can be adjusted in 5 steps, depending on the paper quality (1-5).

The paper pressure button is under the paper feeding rollers of he paper tray. First

you need to remove the paper tray (see 2.1), then you can turn the paper pressure by

90° (from | to --) and move to the appropriate position. To fix the paper pressure button

you turn it again by 90° (from – to |). 1 is for low pressure and 5 for high pressure

(see ill. 12).

Diagonal fold

Adjusting dial

Diagonal fold

for adjusting dial

Abb. 11

ill. 12

Paper pressure button

3.8 How to change the paper separation

The paper separation can be adjusted in 3 steps depending on the paper quality (1-3).

The paper separation pad is under the paper feeding rollers.

First remove the upper cover (see 2.1), then you can remove the paper feeding rolls

by pushing the shaft to the left and dismantle it from its fixing part (see ill. 13).

Now you can remove the paper separation pad and turn it to the position necessary

(see ill. 14).

The black coating is for normal paper (standard setting).

The white coating is for glossy paper.

The yellow coating is for rough paper.

NOTE: The paper separation pad is fixed differently on the left and right side which

means the right (big groove) and the left (small groove) may not be exchanged!

Fixing

ill. 13

Pad with 3

different

surfaces

left side:

small groove

for fixing

right side:

big groove

for fixing

ill. 4

4. REFERENCE PART

4.1 Error handling

Error description Possible reason Corrective action

No current Check the power supply, the socket

and the cable

Fuse blown out Ask for technical assistance (phone

no. see last page)

Machine is

overheated

Have the machine cooled off for about

15 to 30 minutes

No paper in the

paper tray

Feed the tray with paper

Machine does not start

Top cover has not

been fixed correctly

The safety switch has been activated;

fix the top cover correctly.

Fold pockets are

blocked

Remove any possible paper of the fold

pockets (see under 4.2)

Paper jam in the

machine

Feeding is blocked Remove the paper tray and pull out

the document. Remove any possible

paper at thefeeding unit (see under

4.2)

Paper jam in the stacker Stacker is not drawn

out far enough

Move the stacker to thecorrect position

according to thefold type

Fold A is too short Fold pocket 1 is

blocked

Move the position index A for the fold

A downwards (see under 3.5)

Fold A is too long Fold pocket 1 is

blocked

Move the position index A for the fold

A upwards (see under 3.5)

Fold B is too short Fold pocket 2 is

blocked

Move the position index B for the fold

B upwards (see under 3.5)

Fold B is too long Fold pocket 2 is

blocked

Move the position index B for the fold

B downwards (see under 3.5)

Paper is folded obliquely Paper feeding is

blocked

Change the paper feeding angle (see

under 3.6)

Pressure spring is

blocked

Adjust the pressure spring (see under

3.7)

For stronger pressure move the spring

to 5; for reduced pressure move the

spring to 1.

Wrong page set at

the paper separation

pad

Exchange the paper separation pad or

turn the paper separation pad to get

the correct surface (see under 3.8).

Paper is not fed correctly

Wrong position of

the paper separation

pad

Bring the paper separation pad to its

correct position (see under 3.8).

4.2 Handling of paper jam

Before you remove a paper jam please be careful to

switch of the machine and disconnect the power supply!

Now you open the top cover.

Perhaps you need to discharge the paper tray and also the fold pockets.

The wheels are now easy to reach and the paper can be removed.

Please do not use force! (see under 2.2, photo 02 and 03)

4.3 Technical data

Paper widths: 148 mm x 210 mm – 297 mm x 420 mm

(5,8 inch x 8,2 inch – 11,7 inch x 16,5 inch)

Paper weight: 50 – 130 g/m

Loading capacity: TFM 203 max. 300 sheets (60g/m² paper)

The loading capacity may vary depending on

the kind of paper, the paper quality and weight.

Performances: TFM 203 - max. about 6.000 sheets/h

Electricity: Power supply ~230 V 50Hz

Dimensions: TFM 203 packed 303 x 420 x 295mm (L/B/H)

TFM 203 unpacked 790 x 420 x 504mm (L/B/H)

Weight: TFM 203 about 16 kg

Environmental conditions: Room temperature: 15-40°C

Relative humidity: 40-70%

Technical data is subject to changes!

4.4 Maintenance and cleaning

Regular and correct cleaning will contribute to a long life cycle of the machine with

high quality.

Therefore, it is important to clean the machine regularly – especially to remove

any possible paper dust and to clean the folding wheels.

⇒ Before cleaning the machine it must be switched off and the power cord must

be unplugged.

⇒ The transport rollers, the running surface and the feed Stopp must be cleaned

regularly.

⇒ Clean the machine only with a damp, non fuzzy, cloth; the best would be using

the special cleaner for rollers (part no. 2800020) offered by Gemsys.

IMPORTANT:

Please do not use any aggressive cleaning material! The manufacturer does not

take any responsibility for any other cleaning material.

CAUTION:

Take care that no liquids get into the machine!

4.5 Repair and customer service

Gemsys Europe is always available to you in case of any questions to this folder

TF M series or if service support is needed (www.gemsys.eu).

Please contact Gemsys Europe directly or one of our distributors close to your

place. You can find the addresses and phone numbers on the last page of this

manual or on the label at your machine.

4.6 CE certificate

Gemsys Europe Ltd.

92. Gervay

1141 Budapest

Hungary

Gemsys TFM 203 Operating instructions

Brand: Gemsys

Model: TFM 203

Category: Folding machines

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