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Operation guide

Océ BLM550⁺

Copyright
© 2013 - 2014, Océ
All rights reserved. No part of this work may be reproduced, copied, adapted, or transmitted in
any form or by any means without written permission from Océ.
Océ makes no representation or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and specifically
disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose.
Furthermore, Océ reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to
time in the content hereof without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes.

Edition 2014-06

US

Contents

Contents
Chapter 1
Preface................................................................................................................................. 5
Notes for the reader......................................................................................................................................... 6

Chapter 2
Introduction to the Booklet maker....................................................................................9
Introduction.....................................................................................................................................................10
Description of the Booklet maker..................................................................................................................11
Right-Hand Side of the Booklet maker......................................................................................................... 13
The Rear Panel of the Booklet maker............................................................................................................14
The mains input panel of the optional Book Stacker.................................................................................. 15

Chapter 3
How to run the Booklet maker........................................................................................ 17
Quality instructions........................................................................................................................................ 18
Turn ON the Booklet maker........................................................................................................................... 20
Enter the Job Settings....................................................................................................................................21
Procedure for a New Job.........................................................................................................................21
Procedure for a Saved Job......................................................................................................................23
Adjust the Stacker and the optional Book Stacker...................................................................................... 24
Run the job......................................................................................................................................................25

Chapter 4
The User Interface.............................................................................................................27
The Touch Screen...........................................................................................................................................28
The Job Mimic................................................................................................................................................ 31
The BASIC Window........................................................................................................................................ 33
The LOAD & SAVE Window.......................................................................................................................... 35
The ADVANCED Window...............................................................................................................................37
The CONFIGURE Window..............................................................................................................................38
The MENU Window........................................................................................................................................39

Chapter 5
Standard Tasks................................................................................................................. 41
Load and Save the Job Settings................................................................................................................... 42
Adjust the Stitch Pitch....................................................................................................................................43
Open the Connecting Bridge Cover.............................................................................................................. 44
Open and Close the Folder Cover................................................................................................................. 45
Lift and Lower the Clincher Frame................................................................................................................46
Open the Gathering Area Cover....................................................................................................................48
Lift the Booklet maker Main Deck................................................................................................................. 49
Empty the Trim Bin........................................................................................................................................ 51
Open the Stitch Wire Cabinet........................................................................................................................ 52
Adjust the Stacker.......................................................................................................................................... 53
Operate the Booklet maker offline................................................................................................................ 55
Standard Tasks of the optional Book Stacker.............................................................................................. 56
Adjust the Book Stacker.......................................................................................................................... 56
Unload the Book Stacker......................................................................................................................... 57
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Contents

Move the Book Stacker............................................................................................................................58

Chapter 6
Error Conditions, Problems and Solutions.....................................................................59
Clear a Printer Error........................................................................................................................................60
Clear a Booklet maker error...........................................................................................................................61
General Problems...........................................................................................................................................62
Book Quality....................................................................................................................................................64
Error Messages...............................................................................................................................................76
Clear Paper Jams............................................................................................................................................85
Jam in the Bridge Infeed......................................................................................................................... 85
Jam in the Connecting Bridge................................................................................................................ 87
Jam in the Gathering Area...................................................................................................................... 88
Jam in the Stitch Area............................................................................................................................. 89
Jam in the Folder or Former Area.......................................................................................................... 90
Jam before the Trimmer......................................................................................................................... 91
Jam in the Trim Area............................................................................................................................... 93
Clear a Stitch-wire Jam..................................................................................................................................95
Clear a Stitch Head Jam.................................................................................................................................97
Procedure 1...............................................................................................................................................97
Procedure 2...............................................................................................................................................98
Calibrate the Touch Screen......................................................................................................................... 100
Change the fuses of the Booklet Maker......................................................................................................101
Manually park the Shuttle............................................................................................................................102
Clear Paper Jams of the optional Book Stacker.........................................................................................104
Jam at Book Stacker infeed...................................................................................................................104
Jam at Book Stacker outfeed................................................................................................................ 105
Change the fuses of the optional Book Stacker......................................................................................... 107

Chapter 7
Maintenance....................................................................................................................109
About Maintenance...................................................................................................................................... 110
Booklet maker cleaning................................................................................................................................111
Clean the Former Roller............................................................................................................................... 112
Clean the Polyurethane Strips in the Form Clamp.................................................................................... 113
Clean the Trimmings Removal Fingers...................................................................................................... 115
Clean excess grease from the Stitch Head.................................................................................................117
Lubricate the Stitch Head.............................................................................................................................118
Apply Grease to the Driver Bar............................................................................................................. 120
Lubricate the wire-feed cam..................................................................................................................121
Reset the Operator Maintenance Counter........................................................................................... 122
Install New Stitch Wire.................................................................................................................................123
Remove the Stitch-wire from the Stitch Head..................................................................................... 123
Fit a New Stitch-wire Spool...................................................................................................................125
Install the Stitch Wire into the Stitch Head.......................................................................................... 126
Close the Booklet maker........................................................................................................................127
Feed the Stitch-wire............................................................................................................................... 128
Clear paper from the trim stop....................................................................................................................129

Appendix A
Specifications.................................................................................................................. 131
Specifications................................................................................................................................................132

Appendix B
Declaration of Conformity..............................................................................................135
Declaration of Conformity........................................................................................................................... 136

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Chapter 1
Preface

Notes for the reader

Notes for the reader
Introduction
This manual helps you to use the Océ BLM550+. The manual contains a description of the product
and guidelines to use and operate the Océ BLM550+.

Definition
Attention-Getters
Parts of this manual require your special attention. These parts can provide the following:
• Additional general information, for example, information that is useful when you perform a
task.
• Information to prevent personal injuries or property damage.

Symbols used in this manual
The following symbols are used in this manual to explain procedures, restrictions, handling
precautions, and instructions that must be observed for safety.
Overview of the attention getters

Word

Icon

Indicates

WARNING

Indicates a warning concerning operations that may
lead to death or injury to persons if not performed
correctly. To use the machine safely, always pay attention to these warnings.

CAUTION

General hazard
Indicates a caution concerning operations that may
lead to injury to persons if not performed correctly.
To use the machine safely, always pay attention to
these cautions.
This indication has several icons that warn against
various hazards. The icons are shown below.
Hot surface

Electric shock

Moving parts

Laser beam

IMPORTANT

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Chapter 1 - Preface

Indicates operational requirements and restrictions.
Be sure to read these items carefully to operate the
machine correctly and to avoid damaging the machine or property.

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Notes for the reader

Word
NOTE

Icon

Indicates
Indicates a clarification of an operation or contains
additional explanations for a procedure. Reading
these notes is highly recommended.
Indicates an operation that must not be performed.
Read these items carefully and make sure not to
perform the described operations.
The use of heat-resistant gloves is mandatory when
you carry out the actions concerned.

Safety information
Before using this Océ product, make sure that you read and understand the safety information
which is part of the user documentation. You can download the safety information via "http://
downloads.oce.com" or, if applicable, find it on the user documentation CD/DVD that is delivered
together with the machine or obtain the safety information from your local Océ representative. To
avoid potential hazards, maintenance is strictly preserved to properly qualified and trained
service technicians.

Chapter 1 - Preface

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Notes for the reader

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Chapter 1 - Preface

Chapter 2
Introduction to the Booklet
maker

Introduction

Introduction
Introduction
This User Manual is applicable to all model Océ BLM550+ booklet makers from serial number
0800 onwards with software version 4.x. You can attach the optional Book Stacker to the Océ
BLM550+ booklet maker. It is possible to retrofit the optional Book Stacker to the Océ BLM550+
models.

CAUTION

A CAUTION message tells you that a procedure or operation can be dangerous. To prevent
injury, you must follow the instructions.

IMPORTANT

An IMPORTANT message tells you that a procedure or operation can damage the machine or the
product. To prevent damage, you must follow the instructions.

Documentation
Your Manual
The User Manual for the Booklet maker describes how to perform these tasks:
• Operate the Booklet maker
• Find and correct error conditions
• Perform normal maintenance tasks
Operator training is given when the Booklet maker is installed. To make sure you use your
Booklet maker correctly, read your manual.
The User Manual for the Booklet maker does not describe the operation of the printer. If needed,
refer to your printer user manual.
Safety Information
Safety information is included in the separate “Safety Information Manual.” Read the safety
information before you use your Booklet maker.

Installation
Your Booklet maker must be installed by a service engineer. Special knowledge is needed to
install the machine.

IMPORTANT

Only connect the machine to a mains power supply of the correct voltage with a good earth
connection. The correct machine voltage is shown on the label at the power supply input on the
rear of the machine. If the machine is connected to the wrong supply, the warranty is voided.

How to Get Help
If you have any questions or problems, refer to the problem solving section in this manual (Error
Conditions, Problems and Solutions on page 59). Contact your Booklet maker supplier for
further help.

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Description of the Booklet maker

Description of the Booklet maker
Introduction
The Booklet maker operates online with digital printers to process sets of printed pages into
stitched books. The main parts are shown below.

Illustration
A

B

C

D

[1] Operator Side of the Booklet maker

E

[2] Book Stacker (optional)

Component - function table
Operator Side of the Booklet maker

Component

Function

A

The connecting bridge The connecting bridge moves the printed sheets from the
printer to the Booklet maker. If needed, the sheets are rotated
into the correct direction. Rotation lets the printer operate at
optimum print speed. Adjustment for the size of the paper
and sheet rotation is automatic, according to the settings entered on the touch screen.

B

The user interface

The user interface has a color touch screen, a start button
and a stop button .

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Description of the Booklet maker

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Component

Function

C

The Booklet maker

The Booklet maker stitches, folds, spine-forms, and trims the
sheets to make a finished book.

D

The Stacker

The Stacker collects the finished books.

E

The Book Stacker

The optional Book Stacker is a high-capacity stacker for the
finished books.

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Right-Hand Side of the Booklet maker

Right-Hand Side of the Booklet maker
Illustration

A
B

[3] Right-hand side of the Booklet maker

Component - function table
Right-hand side of the Booklet maker

Component

Function

A

The stitch-wire cabinet The stitch-wire cabinet holds the spool of stitch-wire.

B

Trim Bin

The trim bin collects the paper that is trimmed from the edge
of the book

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The Rear Panel of the Booklet maker

The Rear Panel of the Booklet maker
Illustration
A
B

C
D
E

[4] The Rear Panel of the Booklet maker

Component - function table
The Rear Panel of the Booklet maker

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Component

Function

A

Rating and serial label

The rating label displays the type of machine, serial number, power use, and fuse information.

B

Power ON/OFF switch

The mains power ON/OFF switch turns the Booklet maker
ON or OFF. When you turn OFF the Booklet maker, the current settings are stored.

C

Fuses

The fuses make sure the operator and the machine are protected if there is an electrical problem or short circuit.

D

Voltage label

The voltage label is fitted to the Booklet maker during the
installation procedure. The voltage label displays the selected voltage.

E

Power input connector

The power input connector is used to connect the Booklet
maker to the electrical power supply.

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The mains input panel of the optional Book Stacker

The mains input panel of the optional Book Stacker
Illustration

A
B
C
D

E

[5] The mains input panel of the Book Stacker

Component - function table
The mains input panel of the Book Stacker

Component

Function

A

Rating and serial label

The rating label displays the type of machine, serial
number, power use, and fuse information.

B

Voltage advisory label

The voltage advisory label shows that the input voltage
is 230 V AC. The 230 V power is supplied by the Océ
BLM550+.

C

Power input connector

The power input connector is used to connect the power
supply from the Océ BLM550+ to the Book Stacker.

D

Power ON/OFF switch

The mains power ON/OFF switch turns the Book Stacker
ON or OFF.

E

Fuses

The fuses make sure the operator and the machine are
protected if there is an electrical problem or short circuit.

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The mains input panel of the optional Book Stacker

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Chapter 3
How to run the Booklet maker

Quality instructions

Introduction
This chapter gives information on how to run a job on the Booklet maker. For information on how
to operate the printer, refer to the printer documentation.
Information about the user interface is included in the chapter “The User Interface.”
Information about standard procedures, for example opening covers to clear a paper jam, is
included in the chapter “Standard Tasks.”

Quality instructions
Introduction
The size of the paper and the thickness of the set must be measured to ensure good book quality.
The paper size must be measured with an accuracy of 0.5 mm. To do so, a ruler and a magnifying
glass have been added to the bridge cover. The ruler has a scale of 0.5 mm to allow accurate
measurements. Use the magnifying glass to read the values easily.
The measured value must be entered in the paper size setting on the touch screen with an
accuracy of 0.5 mm. Because the paper size changes during the printing process, you have to
measure the size immediately after the paper exits the printer. Otherwise, book quality issues can
occur.

Paper and Book Quality Instructions
• Measure the size of the printed paper. The paper size changes during the printing process.
• Measure the set thickness as accurately as possible. Use the ruler and the magnifying glass on
the bridge cover.
• To get the best accuracy, use millimeters to measure the set (see Enter the Job Settings on
page 21).
• Enter accurate dimensions into the touchscreen.
• If the book is made from several different types of paper, make sure the different paper types
are all the same size.
See Book Quality on page 64 for further information.

Set thickness and Sheet thickness
To make a high quality finished book, the machine adjusts the length of the stich and the amount
of spine-form. The adjustment is done according to the set thickness. There are two operating
modes.
• Sheet thickness and page count
Default operating mode
• Measure the thickness of a single sheet.
Use the measuring tool supplied with the machine.
• Enter the value into the touch screen.
• The sheets are counted when they enter the machine. The settings are adjusted
automatically.

NOTE
Measure 10 sheets of paper. Divide the value by 10. If you use the same type of paper frequently,
record the value.
• Set thickness
• Measure the thickness of a complete set.
• Measure the set thickness as accurately as possible.
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Quality instructions

Use the measuring tool supplied with the machine.
• Enter the value into the touch screen.

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Turn ON the Booklet maker

Turn ON the Booklet maker
Procedure
1. Connect the Booklet maker to the power supply.
2. Use the ON/OFF switch to turn ON the Booklet maker.

Result
The machine makes this sequence of beeps:
'beep __ beep beep beep beep _____ beep __ beep'.
The touchscreen illuminates and the machine calibrates.
When READY is displayed on the screen, the machine is ready for use.

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Enter the Job Settings

Enter the Job Settings
Introduction
Make the settings for a new job in the BASIC
“The User Interface” for more information.

window on the touch screen. See the chapter

The PAPER SIZE and PAGE DIRECTION settings are entered on the touch screen. These
dimensions refer to the format of the paper when it enters the Booklet maker.

IMPORTANT

Do not operate the touch screen with a sharp object or with too much force. These actions can
damage the touch screen.

NOTE

The paper size must be measured with an accuracy of 0.5 mm.
Step

Action

1

Print a set to the stacker.

2

Measure the sheet
size.
Measure the sheet
thickness or the set
thickness.

3

Use these dimensions
for the job setting.

Information

Measure the set accurately. To make an accurate book you
must enter accurate paper dimensions into the touch screen.
To get the best accuracy, use millimeters to measure the set.
If needed, set the Booklet maker to use millimeters:
• Touch MENU.
• Select Supervisor access level.
> MACHINE OPTIONS.
• Touch MENU > CONFIGURE
• Touch mm > CLOSE.

Procedure for a New Job
Step

Action

Information

1

Touch BASIC

2

Enter the paper size

Touch PAPER SIZE. Enter the dimensions of the paper.
The job setting is easier if you first select a preset paper size,
then adjust the settings as necessary
Touch PAPER SIZE > PRESETS > A3 or A4. (USA: 11x17,
8.5x11 or 8.5x14)

3

Enter the page direction

Touch PAGE DIRECTION > LANDSCAPE or PORTRAIT.
If the PAGE DIRECTION option is not available, the PAGE DIRECTION cannot be changed.

4

Enter the page rotation setting

For A4 paper size, the normal setting for ROTATE is ON. Rotation lets the printer operate at optimum speed.
Touch ROTATE to turn the sheet rotation ON or OFF. Always
select the page direction before you change the rotate set4
ting.

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Procedure for a New Job

Step

Action

Information

5

Enter the sheet thickness.
Or

Touch SET THICKNESS. Set AUTO to ON. Use '+' or '-' to enter the SHEET THICKNESS.

Enter the set thickness. See Quality instructions on page 18.

Touch SET THICKNESS. Set AUTO to OFF. Use '+' or '-' to enter the SET THICKNESS.

6

Enter the number of
stitches.

Touch STITCHES and enter the number of stitches. If needed,
the stitch pitch can be changed. See "STITCH PITCH," Button
overview on page 33

7

Enter the spine form
setting

The spine form setting is automatic, according to the SET
THICKNESS setting. If needed, the setting can be changed.
See "FORM" in Button overview on page 33

8

Enter the trim setting.

The trim setting is automatic, according to the PAGE SIZE
and SET THICKNESS settings. To change the setting, touch
TRIM. See “TRIM” in Button overview on page 35

9

Touch CLOSE
If needed, save the job If the same job settings are used frequently, then save the job
settings to memory.
settings to memory.
See Load and Save the Job Settings on page 42.

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Procedure for a Saved Job

Procedure for a Saved Job
Procedure
1.
2.
3.
4.

Touch LOAD & SAVE
Touch the job name or use the Up arrow or the Down arrow to select the job.
Touch LOAD.
Wait until the Booklet maker is ready.

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Adjust the Stacker and the optional Book Stacker

Adjust the Stacker and the optional Book Stacker
Adjust the Stacker
Adjust the stacker according to the size and thickness of the finished book (see Adjust the Stacker
on page 53).

Adjust the optional Book Stacker
Check if the Book Stacker is ready to accept books (see Adjust the Book Stacker on page 56).

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Run the job

Run the job
Procedure
1. Make sure the adjustments on the Booklet maker are complete before you release the print job
from the print queue.

2. Start the print job. The Booklet maker starts automatically.
3. Check the quality of the first book.
4. If the quality is not acceptable, make adjustments (see Book Quality on page 64).

Result
During the job
• Unload books from the Stacker before the Stacker is full. The Booklet maker displays no
message when the Stacker is full.
• Unload books from the optional Book Stacker (see Unload the Book Stacker on page 57). The
Booklet maker displays a message when the Stacker is full. The Booklet maker stops.
• Empty the trim bin from time to time. The Booklet maker displays a message when the trim bin
is full Empty the Trim Bin on page 51.

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Run the job

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Chapter 4
The User Interface

The Touch Screen

The Touch Screen
Introduction

A
B
C

[6] The User Interface

A

START Button

B

STOP Button

C

Touch Screen

The user interface includes a color touch screen and START/STOP buttons.
Operate the touch screen with your fingertip. You can touch the screen with a blunt item, for
example a palm-top 'wand' or the blunt end of a pen. Do not use too much force. A light touch is
all that is needed.
Power save
The touch screen has a power-save function. After several minutes without use, the brightness of
the touch screen decreases. After several hours, the touch screen turns off. Touch the screen to
restore the normal brightness. The touch screen takes two or three minutes to reach full
brightness.
If you hear a 'beep' when you operate the touch screen, the selected function is not available.
Some functions are not available when the machine is in operation.
Some functions and buttons are only available at certain access levels. See "ACCESS LEVEL" The
MENU Window on page 39.

IMPORTANT

Do not operate the touch screen with a sharp object or with too much force. These actions can
damage the touch screen.

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The Touch Screen

Illustration

6

5
7

8

3
4

2
1
[7] The Touch Screen

Component - function table
No.

Component

Function

1

Window Tabs

The touch screen buttons are divided into groups that
have related functions. Each group of buttons has a separate window. Touch the correct tab to select the window.
LOAD & SAVE
BASIC
ADVANCED
CONFIGURE
MENU

2

Window Buttons

Each window contains a group of buttons. Touch the
button to select the function.

3

Message List

Information and error messages are shown in the MES‐
SAGE LIST.
To display the information about a message, touch HELP
then touch the message list. Use the right-arrow and
left-arrow to see the help text for each message.

4

Job Mimic

The job mimic shows the current machine settings.

5

Status

The STATUS line shows the machine status.

- GREEN

The Booklet maker is READY or RUNNING.

- ORANGE

PLEASE WAIT - wait until the Booklet maker is ready.
ATTENTION - the Booklet maker needs intervention by
the operator.

- RED

The Booklet maker is in an ERROR condition.

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The Touch Screen

No.

Component

Function

6

Help

Help text is available on the touch screen.
• Touch HELP then touch any button or tab on the
screen. Information about that button or tab is displayed.
• To display the information about a message, touch
HELP then touch the message list.
• Use the Up arrow and the Down arrow to scroll up
and down the screen.
• Some text has more than one screen. Use the right arrow and left arrow to see the other screens.
To leave the help text, touch HELP or touch X.

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7

Sheet Counter

The sheet counter shows the number of sheets in the
gathering area. The counter starts again with each book.

8

Book Counter

The book counter shows the number of books made.
The counter is reset to zero when the Booklet maker is
turned off.

Chapter 4 - The User Interface

The Job Mimic

The Job Mimic
Introduction
The job mimic shows the current machine status.

Illustration

[8] The Job Mimic

Component - function table
No.

Icon

1

Information
The following items are shown
• the size of paper
• the format of the paper in the gathering
area
• the broken line shows the fold line
• the small thick lines show the stitches
• the arrow shows the original feed edge
in the printer

2

Stitch Pitch

The stitch pitch is shown only when a
non-standard setting is selected.

3

Sheet thickness

The sheet thickness, in mm, is shown.

NOTE
The arrows show a single sheet.
Or
Set thickness

The set thickness, in mm, is shown.

NOTE
The arrows show the complete
set.

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The Job Mimic

No.

32

Icon

Information

4

The number of forms is shown. If the
pressure is adjusted, the setting is shown
in brackets. A red X shows that the form
function is not active.

5

The trim setting is displayed. A red X
shows that the trim function is not active.

Chapter 4 - The User Interface

The BASIC Window

The BASIC Window
Introduction
The BASIC

window gives you access to frequently-changed machine settings.

Button overview
The BASIC Window Buttons

Button

Information

PAPER SIZE

Measure the accurate size of the printed paper before you make a
book.
Touch PAPER SIZE to enter the paper size. When the machine is in
operation, you can adjust the PAPER SIZE by a maximum of +/- 1
mm.

- PAGE DIRECTION

Touch PAGE DIRECTION to change the direction of the paper to
Landscape or Portrait.

- ROTATE

Touch ROTATE to set the sheet rotation ON or OFF. If you select
A4 portrait (USA: 8.5x11), ROTATE is set to ON automatically.

- PRESETS

Touch PRESET to select a standard paper size.

SET THICKNESS

Use the SET THICKNESS window to define the thickness of the
set.
Measure the thickness of the set before you make a book. Touch
SET THICKNESS and enter the value.
Or
Use AUTO and SHEET THICKNESS to automatically calculate the
SET THICKNESS.

- AUTO

Touch SET THICKNESS > AUTO to select automatic adjustment of
SET THICKNESS. Enter the SHEET THICKNESS.
The sheets are counted when they enter the machine. The SET
THICKNESS is calculated from the SHEET THICKNESS and the
sheet count.

- SHEET THICKNESS

Use SHEET THICKNESS to enter the measured thickness of one
sheet of paper.
SHEET THICKNESS determines the maximum number of sheets
that is allowed. The maximum number is displayed on the screen.

STITCHES

Touch STITCHES to select the number of stitches. Available options are 1 - 6. The machine automatically calculates the position
of the stitches according to the size of the paper. Select 0 to turn
off the stitch function.

-STITCH PITCH

The stitch pitch is the space between the stitches. The machine automatically calculates the stitch pitch according to the size of the
paper.
If a non-standard stitch pitch is needed, use STITCH PITCH to
make the adjustment.

- AUTO

Touch AUTO to select the default stitch pitch.

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The BASIC Window

34

Button

Information

FORM

To make the square spine of the book, pressure is applied to the
spine. This process is called forming.
Touch FORM to specify the amount of spine form.
To make a good spine on different paper types, the amount of
spine form can be changed.
To change the amount of spine form:
• Touch NUMBER to change how many times the spine is processed
• Touch PRESSURE to change the pressure

- AUTO

Touch AUTO to select the optimum amount of spine form, according to the set thickness.

- NUMBER

Touch NUMBER to select how many times the form roller processes the spine. The available options are 1, 2, 3 or 4. An increase in
NUMBER increases the time taken to form the spine and can decrease the production rate for thin books. Alternatively, increase
the PRESSURE.

- PRESSURE

Touch PRESSURE to increase or decrease the pressure used to
form the spine.
Touch + to increase the amount of spine form. Touch - to decrease
the amount of spine form. The range is -9 to +9. The default setting is 0.

- THRESHOLD

Use THRESHOLD to choose whether a square spine is formed.
If the SET THICKNESS value is thinner than the THRESHOLD value, a square spine is not formed.
If the SET THICKNESS value is thicker than the THRESHOLD value,
a square spine is formed.
If the SET THICKNESS value is 1.5 mm or thicker, a square spine is
always formed.
The default value is 0.8 mm. The allowed range is 0.1 mm to 1.5
mm

TRIM

The trim dimension is calculated automatically according to the
PAPER SIZE and SET THICKNESS.
If needed, the trim dimension can be changed. Touch TRIM to adjust the size of the finished book after the fore-edge is trimmed.
The maximum trim is 28 mm. The trim function can be turned off.

- AUTO

Touch AUTO to select the default trim position.

Chapter 4 - The User Interface

The LOAD & SAVE Window

The LOAD & SAVE Window
Introduction
The LOAD & SAVE window lets you save and reload job settings. Each job is given a name.
The jobs are displayed in a list on the screen. Touch the job name or use the Up arrow or Down
arrow to make the selection.

Button overview
The LOAD & SAVE Window Buttons

Button

Information

SAVE

Touch SAVE to save the current settings. An on-screen keyboard
is displayed. Enter the job name. Touch OK or CLOSE. The new
job appears in the list of saved jobs. You can reload a saved job to
decrease set-up time in the future.

- REPLACE

If you change the settings of a saved job, touch REPLACE to save
the new settings.

- CANCEL

Touch CANCEL if you do not need to save a job that you have
changed.

- SAVE NEW

If you change the settings of a saved job, touch SAVE NEW to
save the new settings as a new job. An on-screen keyboard is displayed. Enter the new job name. Touch OK or CLOSE. The original
job is not changed. If the job name is not changed before OK or
CLOSE is touched, the job will be saved with the current name followed by an asterisk *.

JOB DETAILS

JOB DETAILS shows the settings for each saved job. Select the job
that you need to view from the job list. Touch JOB DETAILS to see
a summary of the job settings.

LOAD

Touch the job name or use the Up arrow or the Down arrow to
make the selection. Touch the LOAD button

PADLOCK SYMBOL

The padlock symbol shows when a saved job is locked or unlocked. There is a small padlock symbol next to each locked job.
To lock or unlock a job.
1. select the job from the job list
2. touch the large key symbol.
A padlock symbol displayed in light grey shows that a job has
been locked by a supervisor to prevent changes to the settings

DELETE

To delete a particular job it must be unlocked. Touch the job name
or use the Up arrow or Down arrow to make the selection from the
job list. Touch and hold DELETE. A red line appears. The red line
fills from left to right. Hold DELETE until the red line reaches the
right-hand side.

VIEW OF JOB LIST

VIEW OF JOB LIST changes the order that saved jobs are listed.
There is a line between Factory Template jobs and jobs saved by
the operator. The Factory Template jobs are at the top of the list

- A->Z

Touch A->Z to list the jobs in alphabetical order.

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Button

Information

- BY USE

Touch BY USE to list jobs in the order they were last used. The
most recently-run job is at the top of the list.

- BY INDEX

Touch BY INDEX to list jobs in numerical order. the machine gives
a number to all jobs that are saved.

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The ADVANCED Window

The ADVANCED Window
Introduction
The ADVANCED

window gives you access to special machine functions.

Button overview

Button

Information

RE-REF

If the machine calibration appears incorrect or if an 'axis moving'
error message remains on the screen, touch RE-REF to re-reference the adjustment axes. The adjustment axes return to the current settings. At intervals, the machine will re-reference the axes
during the set-up procedure.

STITCHER UP

Touch STITCHER UP before you lubricate the stitch head. This action moves the stitch head to the correct position for lubrication.

PURGE SET

If the print job has been canceled, a set or part of a set can remain
in the gathering area. Touch START , then touch PURGE SET to
clear the set from the machine. The book is not stitched or trimmed
According to the type of error that occurred, there can be a pause
of 7 seconds before the PURGE SET button will operate.
For safety reasons, this function is disabled when the gathering
area cover is open.

- MAKE BOOK

If there is a set in the gathering area, you can make the set into a
book.

NOTE
Do not use this option if SET THICKNESS is set to AUTO.
Touch START then touch MAKE BOOK to clear the set from the
machine. The book is not stitched or trimmed.
According to the type of error that occurred, there can be a pause
of 7 seconds before the MAKE BOOK button will operate.
For safety reasons, this function is disabled when the gathering
area cover is open.

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The CONFIGURE Window

The CONFIGURE Window
Introduction
The CONFIGURE

window lets you make changes to the configuration of the machine.

Some functions and buttons are only available at certain access levels, see 'ACCESS LEVEL'
Button overview on page 39.

CONFIGURE Window Buttons
Button overview

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Button

Information

MACHINE OP‐
TIONS

Hidden
Touch MACHINE OPTIONS to view
the general machine setup. Some of
the settings can be changed, depending on the current access level.

Active

- MEASUREMENT

Select 'mm' or 'inch' as the unit of
measurement.

Hidden

Active

- STITCH SENSOR

There is a sensor that checks for
stitches. Touch STITCH SENSOR to
turn the stitch sensor on or off. The
default setting is ON.

Hidden

Active

- PRESET PAPER
SIZES

The preset paper sizes can be either
ISO A sizes or US paper sizes. To select which preset paper sizes are
available, touch the relevant button.

Hidden

Active

- PBS INSTALLED Touch BOOK STACKER to switch off
communication to the Book Stacker.
Only if the Book Stacker is disconnected.

Hidden

Active

SHUTTLE

Touch SHUTTLE to make adjustments to the tamper.

Hidden

Active

-TAMPER DELAY

This button is used by the service en- Hidden
gineer.

Visible

- TAMPER TIME

TAMPER TIME adjusts the time that
the tamper touches the set.
An increase in TAMPER TIME causes
a decrease in the production rate for
thin books.

Hidden

Active

FORM SETUP

This button is used by the service en- Visible
gineer.

Visible

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Operator

Supervisor

The MENU Window

The MENU Window
Introduction
MENU

shows the settings that are not changed during day-to-day operation.

These settings include
• Change the Access Level
• Change the display language
• Advanced machine settings that are accessed by a person who has the correct access-code.

Button overview
The MENU Window Buttons

Button

Information

ACCESS LEVEL

The Touch Screen has five different access levels
• Operator
• Supervisor
• Service
• Distributor
• Factory
Touch ACCESS LEVEL and select the correct level from the list.
The last three levels are protected by access codes. To protect the
job settings, the supervisor level allows jobs to be locked.

CURRENT LANGUAGE

Touch one of the flags to select the language you need.

AXES

Touch AXES to re-reference individual axes. Supervisor access
level is needed for this function.
Other functions on this button are used by the service engineer.

BRIDGE

Touch BRIDGE to re-reference the bridge axes. Supervisor access
level is needed for this function.
Other functions on this button are used by the service engineer.

SERVICE OPTIONS

This button is used by the service engineer.

TEST

This button is used by the service engineer.

COUNTERS

The counters display the
• number of books that have been made
• number of sheets that have been processed
• number of stitches that have been used

-RESET

Touch RESET to reset the book, sheet and stitch counter. Use RE‐
SET after operator maintenance to the stitch head.
Touch and hold RESET. A red line appears. The red line fills from
left to right. Hold RESET until the red line reaches the right-hand
side.

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Chapter 5
Standard Tasks

Load and Save the Job Settings

Introduction
This chapter describes the standard tasks that are needed in the day-to-day operation of your
Booklet maker.

Load and Save the Job Settings
Introduction
The current job settings can be saved to memory and reloaded for use again at a later date. Load
the 'Default Job Template' to reset the Booklet maker to normal settings.

Save a job
1. Touch LOAD & SAVE > SAVE.
2. If these options appear, select one.
• REPLACE to over-write the previous job with the current job settings.
• SAVE NEW to save the current job with a new name.
• CANCEL to cancel the job save.
3. Enter the name for the job on the keyboard.
4. Touch OK or CLOSE.

Load a job
1.
2.
3.
4.

Touch LOAD & SAVE .
Touch the job name or use the Up arrow or the Down arrow to select the job.
Touch LOAD.
Wait until the Booklet maker has made the adjustments.

Reset the Booklet maker to default settings
1.
2.
3.
4.

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Touch LOAD & SAVE .
Select the Default Job Template from the list of jobs.
Touch LOAD.
Touch YES.

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Adjust the Stitch Pitch

Adjust the Stitch Pitch
Introduction
The stitch pitch is the space between the stitches. The machine automatically calculates the stitch
pitch according to the size of the paper and the number of stitches. The stitches are inserted
symmetrically on the spine of the book.
If a non-standard stitch pitch is needed, use STITCH PITCH to make the adjustment.

A = Stitch Pitch

A

A

B

[9] Stitch Pitch

Limitations:
• The minimum stitch pitch 'A' is 25 mm.
• The minimum distance from the center of the stitch to the edge of the sheet 'B' is 15 mm.

When to do
If you need the Booklet maker to insert the stitches in a non-standard position. For example, to
keep the stitches away from the text on the spine of the book.

Select a non-standard stitch pitch
1. Touch BASIC > STITCHES.
2. Touch AUTO. The STITCH PITCH value becomes green.
3. Change the stitch pitch value. Either use the "+" and "-" or touch the green stitch pitch value to
open a numeric keypad.
4. Touch STITCHES to close the window.
The stitch pitch value is displayed in the job mimic and on the STITCHES button.

Select a standard stitch pitch
1. Touch BASIC > STITCHES.
2. Touch AUTO to select ON.
3. Touch STITCHES to close the window.
The stitch pitch value is not displayed in the job mimic or on the STITCHES button.

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Open the Connecting Bridge Cover

Open the Connecting Bridge Cover
Introduction
The Booklet maker will not stop if you open the connecting bridge cover.

A

[10] Connecting Bridge Cover in the open position.

A

Connecting Bridge Cover

When to do
If a machine error occurs, or for maintenance.
• To clear a paper jam

CAUTION

Keep your hands, clothing and hair away from the belts.

Procedure
1. Lift the connecting bridge cover.

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Open and Close the Folder Cover

Open and Close the Folder Cover
Introduction

[11] Unlock and lock the Folder Cover.

Open the Folder Cover
If a machine error occurs, or for maintenance.
• To access the stitch area
• To access the folder area

NOTE

The folder cover has an interlock switch. The Booklet maker stops if you open the folder cover.

1. Lift the black locking handle against the spring pressure.
2. Turn the handle through 90° to unlock.
3. Lift the folder cover carefully to the vertical position.

Close the Folder Cover
CAUTION

Check that the folder cover will not hit the clincher frame locking handle when you close the
folder cover. If necessary, lift and rotate the clincher frame locking-handle to a new position Lift
and Lower the Clincher Frame on page 46.
1. Lower the folder cover.
2. Turn the handle through 90° to lock.
3. Close the locking handle to lock the folder cover.

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Lift and Lower the Clincher Frame

Lift and Lower the Clincher Frame
Introduction

A

B

[12] Folder Cover in the vertical position.

A

Folder Cover

B

Clincher Frame

A
B

C

[13] Clincher Frame Components

A

Clincher

B

Locking Handle

C

Clincher Frame

When to do
If a machine error occurs, or for maintenance.
• To clear a paper jam in the stitch area
• To unlock the Booklet maker main deck

Lift the Clincher Frame
1. Open the folder cover.
2. Turn the locking handle to the left
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, until the thread is disengaged.

Lift and Lower the Clincher Frame

3. Lift the clincher frame to the vertical position.

Lower the Clincher Frame
1. Lower the clincher frame.
2. Turn the locking handle to the right , until the handle is tight.
3. Check that the locking handle will not be hit by the folder cover when you close the folder
cover. The locking handle should point towards the middle of the machine. If necessary, lift
and rotate the locking handle to a new position.

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Open the Gathering Area Cover

Open the Gathering Area Cover
Introduction

A
B

C

[14] Gathering Area Cover.

A

Connecting Bridge Cover open

B

Gathering Area Cover

C

Gathering Area Cover Handle

When to do
If a machine error occurs, or for maintenance.
• To access the gathering area
The Booklet maker will stop if you open the gathering area cover.

Procedure
1. Open the connecting bridge cover.
2. Use the gathering area cover handle to lift the gathering area cover.

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Lift the Booklet maker Main Deck

Lift the Booklet maker Main Deck
Introduction
A
B
C
D

E

[15] Lift the Booklet maker Main Deck

A

Folder Cover open

B

Connecting Bridge Cover open

C

Clincher Frame lifted

D

Gathering Area Cover

E

Main Deck

When to do
If a machine error occurs, or for maintenance.
• To access the stitch head
• To access the former area
• To access the trim area
Check the touchscreen for the error message FOLD BLADE NOT PARKED.
If the error message is displayed:

Open the folder cover, remove any paper, close the folder cover. Touch START , then follow the instructions on
the screen.
Wait for the message to clear. Then continue with the
procedure below.

If the error message is not displayed: Continue with the procedure below.

CAUTION
Keep your hands and fingers clear when you lift the main deck.

IMPORTANT
Do not lift the main deck if the error message FOLD BLADE NOT PARKED is shown on the
screen.

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Lift the Booklet maker Main Deck

Step

Action

1

Open the connecting bridge cover.

Information

Open the Connecting Bridge Cover on
page 44

2

Open the folder cover.

Open the Connecting Bridge Cover on
page 44

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3

Lift the clincher frame.

Lift the Clincher Frame on page 46

4

Open the gathering area cover.

Lift the Clincher Frame on page 46

5

Lift the Booklet maker main deck.

The main deck lifts to approximately 60.
The weight of the main deck is supported by a gas strut. Let the gas strut control the movement of the main deck.

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Empty the Trim Bin

Empty the Trim Bin
Introduction

A

B

[16] Trim Bin Open.

A

Trim Bin Side Handle

B

Trim Bin open

NOTE

The Booklet maker operates with the trim bin removed for a short period of time. The printer
waits while the trim bin is removed, then continues when the trim bin is replaced. To prevent
lost production, you must remove, empty, and return the trim bin to the Booklet maker as
quickly as possible.

When to do
• An error message is displayed on the touch screen when the trim bin is full.
• You can empty the trim bin when you choose. For example, before you start a print job.

Procedure
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Use the handle to open the trim bin.
Use the side handles to lift and remove the trim bin.
Empty the trim bin
Fit the bottom of the trim bin over the mounting rail.
Push the trim bin closed at the top.

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Open the Stitch Wire Cabinet

Open the Stitch Wire Cabinet
Introduction

A

[17] Stitch Wire Cabinet.

A

Stitch wire cabinet open

When to do
• To see if the stitch wire is jammed or finished. An error message is displayed on the touch
screen when the stitch wire is jammed or finished.
• To install a new stitch wire spool. Install New Stitch Wire on page 123.

Procedure
1. Open the stitch wire cabinet cover. The cover is held closed by a magnetic catch.

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Adjust the Stacker

Adjust the Stacker
Introduction
The collection table must be in the correct position for the stacker to operate. The position of the
collection table depends on the finished size of the job.
• When you start a new job
• If the books do not stack correctly

A
1
2

B

C

[18] The Stacker

A

Catch tray adjustment

B

Collection table

C

Catch tray

A

B

C

D

[19] Collection table position

A

Book size in window

B

Collection table

C

Orange plastic hand screw

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Adjust the Stacker

D

Catch tray

Step

Action

Information

1

Set the catch tray angle according to the For books that are 1.5 mm thick or less,
thickness of the book.
use position 1.
For books that are more than 1.5 mm
thick, use position 2.

2

Set the collection table position according to the size of the book.

Read the settings through the window.

These settings are recommendations. The settings can change with the size, thickness, and
material of book. Make further adjustments if necessary.

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Operate the Booklet maker offline

Operate the Booklet maker offline
Introduction
You can hand feed sets into the Booklet maker if offline operation is needed. The machine
operates when you push the two buttons.

When to do
• To check the settings are correct
• To make a small number of books offline

IMPORTANT

Do not put your hands in the gathering area while the machine is in operation. Use two hands to
push the buttons. For safety reasons, this task is for a single operator. Do not allow another
person to help you.

NOTE

Do not use this function when SET THICKNESS is set to AUTO. The SET THICKNESS must be the
correct setting for the book.

Procedure
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Enter the correct settings on the touch screen, according to the size and thickness of the job.
Touch START
Open the connecting bridge cover.
Open the gathering area cover.
Put the set in the gathering area with the middle pages of the book face up.
Press the two buttons and hold for 9 seconds or until you hear the folder operate. The time
interval changes according to the number of stitches.

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Standard Tasks of the optional Book Stacker

Standard Tasks of the optional Book Stacker
This section describes the standard tasks that are needed in the day-to-day operation of your
Book Stacker.

Adjust the Book Stacker

[20] Push the book support to the left

A

[21] The magnetic paper guide for thin books

A

Magnetic paper guide

Procedure
1. Before you use the Book Stacker, make sure the book support is pushed completely to the left.
There is no need to empty the Book Stacker until the stacker is full.
2. If you are making thin books, attach the magnetic paper guide above the book outfeed on the Océ
BLM550+. Insert the loose end of the magnetic paper guide into the slot opposite.

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Unload the Book Stacker

Unload the Book Stacker
Introduction

A
B

[22] The book divider

A

Guide rail

B

Book divider

Procedure
1.
2.
3.
4.

If required, insert the book divider so that the stack does not slip while you unload the books.
Remove the books.
Push the book support completely to the left (see Adjust the Book Stacker on page 56).
Remove the book divider until it is needed. Store the book divider on the right-hand end of the
guide rail of the stacker.

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Move the Book Stacker

Move the Book Stacker
Introduction
The Book Stacker locks in position onto the Booklet Maker. A foot pedal releases the docking
latch.

[23] Docking latch of the Book Stacker

When to do
• Access the mains ON/OFF switch.
• Replace the mains input fuses.

Procedure
1. Use your foot to release the docking latch.
2. Rotate the Book Stacker away from the Booklet Maker as far as the safety chain allows.
The safety chain prevents damage to the power and communication cables.

3. When you completed your action, rotate the Bock Stacker to the docked position. The latch clicks
when closed.

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Chapter 6
Error Conditions, Problems and
Solutions

Clear a Printer Error

Introduction
This chapter describes how to correct problems that can occur with your Booklet maker. If a
problem persists, contact your service engineer.

Clear a Printer Error
Introduction
If a paper jam or other error occurs in the printer, the printer and the Booklet maker stop.

Procedure
1. Clear the printer error.
2. Follow the instructions on the printer. If the printer tells you to remove paper from the Booklet
3.
4.
5.
6.

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maker, press START to start the machine.
Then touch ADVANCED > PURGE SET > PURGE SET.
The partial book is delivered to the stacker.
Discard the book.
Check the Océ BLM550+ screen. If an error message is displayed, take the corresponding action
(see Error Messages on page 76).

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Clear a Booklet maker error

Clear a Booklet maker error
Introduction
If a paper jam or other error occurs in the Booklet maker, the printer and the Booklet maker stop.
The type of error is displayed on the touch screen Error Messages on page 76.

Procedure
1. Clear the error. The error message on the touch screen tells you about the error.
2. Remove all sheets from the Booklet maker.
3. Follow the instructions on the printer.

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General Problems

General Problems
The Booklet maker does not start
Is the touchscreen illuminated?
No

Yes

¦
¦
¦
¦
¦
¦
¦
¦
¦
¦
¦
¦
¦
¦
¦
¦
¦
¦
¦
¦
¦
V

Are error messages displayed on the touchscreen?
No

Yes

¦
¦
V

See Error Messages on
page 76

Is there an error message on the printer?
No

Yes

¦
¦
¦
¦
¦
¦
¦
¦
¦
¦
V

Correct the printer error. If the
printer error message is
‘Check Third Party Finishing
Device’ or ‘check custom’,
then check for an error message on the Booklet maker
touchscreen. If the problem
continues, then call your service engineer.

Turn OFF and turn ON the PSQ.
If the problem continues, then call your service engineer.

Is the touchscreen in power-save mode (see The Touch Screen on page 28)?
Touch the screen to restore the normal brightness.
No

Yes

¦
V

Go back to the start of this fault-finding table.

Is the mains power ON/OFF switch illuminated?
No

Yes

¦
V

Call your service engineer.

Is the Booklet maker turned ON and connected to the mains power supply of the correct type
and voltage?
No

Yes

¦
¦
¦
V

Replace the fuse at the mains input (see Change the Fuses on
page 101). If the problem continues, then call your service engineer.

Connect the Booklet maker to the mains supply of the correct type and voltage and then turn
the machine ON.
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General Problems

The touchscreen does not work
Is the touchscreen in power-save mode (see The Touch Screen on page 28)?
Touch the screen to restore the normal brightness.
No

Yes

¦
V

No further action is needed.

Calibrate the touchscreen (see Calibrate the Touch Screen on page 100).

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Book Quality

Book Quality
Paper Size and Book Quality Instructions
• Careful measurement of the paper size and the set or sheet thickness is important.
• To make an accurate book you must enter accurate paper dimensions into the touch screen.
• To get best accuracy, use millimeters to measure the set (see Enter the Job Settings on
page 21).
• Measure the size of the printed paper. The paper dimension changes when the paper is
printed.
• If the book is made from several different types of paper, make sure the different paper types
are all the same size. If the size of the paper is different, an accurate book cannot be made.
• The paper must be cut accurately. If the sheets are not cut squarely, an accurate book cannot
be made.
• Adjustments to the FORM settings can be necessary for some types of paper.

Machine Adjustments
Machine adjustments can be made while the machine is in operation.
The PAPER SIZE adjustment is limited to a maximum of +/- 1 mm when the machine is in
operation.

Untidy book problem
• The finished book is not tidy.
• The sheets are not aligned.
• The book is not folded squarely.
Are the covers of the books and the insides of the books made from the same paper weight and
paper type?
Yes

No

¦
¦
¦
¦
¦
¦
¦
V

Accurately measure the different papers. Are the different
types of paper exactly the same size?
Yes

No

¦
¦
¦
V

You must use paper that is the
same size.

Is the paper within specification (see Specifications on page 132)?
Yes

No

¦
¦
V

Do not use paper that is outside the specification.

Have you accurately measured the paper-size after printing?
Yes

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Book Quality

¦
¦
¦
¦
V

Print a sample to the stacker and measure the printed paper.
Accurate measurement will improve book quality.

Have you entered the measured PAPER SIZE into the touchscreen?
Yes

No

¦
¦
¦
V

Enter the correct, measured PAPER SIZE into the touchscreen.

Have you accurately measured the set thickness or the sheet thickness?
Yes

No

¦
¦
¦
V

Measure the set thickness or the sheet thickness and enter the
correct SET THICKNESS or SHEET THICKNESS into the touch
screen.

Have you entered the measured set thickness or sheet thickness into the touch screen?
Yes

No

¦
¦
V

Enter the correct SET THICKNESS or SHEET THICKNESS into
the touch screen.

Touch ADVANCED > RE-REF > RE-REF to re-reference the machine.
Does the problem persist?
Yes

No

¦
¦
V

No further action is required.

Is the paper thin and/or curly?
Yes

No

¦
¦
V

Call your service engineer.

Increase the TAMPER TIME to give the paper more time to settle. Supervisor access level is needed (see The MENU Window on page 39). This may reduce the production speed for thin books.
Press CONFIGURE > SHUTTLE. Increase the TAMPER TIME in increments of 200.
Does the problem persist?
Yes

No

¦
¦
V

No further action is required.

Call your service engineer.

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Book Quality

Spine form problems
Correct spine form

Incorrect spine form.
The square spine is part
formed or not formed.

Incorrect spine form.
The spine is over-formed and
the book is damaged.

Is the spine form different at each end of the spine?

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Yes

No

¦
¦
¦
¦
¦
¦
¦
V

The spine is incorrect along the full length. Is the folder cover closed
fully?

¦
¦
¦
¦
¦
¦
¦
¦
¦
¦
¦
¦
¦
¦
¦
¦
¦
¦
¦
¦
¦
V

Is the SET THICKNESS or the SHEET THICKNESS correct?

¦
¦
¦
¦
¦
¦
¦
V

Adjust the PRESSURE setting. Increase the PRESSURE to give more
spine form and decrease the PRESSURE to give less spine form. Does
the problem persist?

Yes

No

¦
¦
¦
V

Lock the folder cover (see Close the Folder
Cover on page 45).

Yes

No

¦
¦
¦
¦
¦
¦
¦
¦
¦
¦
¦
¦
¦
¦
¦
¦
¦
¦
V

Measure the SET THICKNESS or the SHEET
THICKNESS and enter the value in the touch
screen. Does the problem persist?
Yes

No

¦
¦
V

No further action is required.

Check the THRESHOLD setting. If the SET
THICKNESS is less than the THRESHOLD, a
square spine is not formed (see The BASIC
Window on page 33). Adjust THRESHOLD if
needed.
Does the problem persist?
Yes

No

¦
¦
V

No further action is required.

Yes

No

¦
¦
V

No further action is required.

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¦
¦
¦
¦
¦
¦
¦
¦
V

Adjust the NUMBER of forms setting. Increase the NUMBER of forms to
create more spine form and decrease the NUMBER of forms to create
less spine form.
Does the problem persist?

¦
¦
¦
¦
¦
¦
¦
¦
V

Load a Default Job. This will reset the FORM settings, including PRES‐
SURE, NUMBER and THRESHOLD (see Reset the Booklet maker to default settings on page 42).
Does the problem persist?

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¦
¦
¦
¦
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¦
¦
¦
V

Run a standard job using paper of 80 g/m² (20 lb bond).
Does the problem persist?

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¦
¦
¦
¦
¦
¦
V

Re-reference the machine. Touch ADVANCED > RE-REF > RE-REF to rereference the machine.
Does the problem persist?

Yes

No

¦
¦
V

No further action is required.

Yes

No

¦
¦
V

No further action is required.

Yes

No

¦
¦
¦
¦
¦
V

The problem is caused by the cover material or
the finish on the cover. Change the cover material.

Yes

No

¦
¦
V

No further action is required.

Call your service engineer.

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Stitching problems - the book is not stitched

A

B

C

[24] Pulling stitch-wire

A

Stitch-wire cabinet

B

Stitch-wire

C

Accessory bag

A
B

C

D

[25] Stitch-wire jam

A

Middle wire-tube

B

Large feed gear

C

Stitch-wire jam

D

Small feed gear

Is the number of STITCHES set between 1 and 6?
Yes

No

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¦
V

Select STITCHES 1 - 6 (see The BASIC Window
on page 33).

Check the stitch-wire spool. Is there stitch-wire present?
Yes

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Load a new stitch-wire spool (see Install New
Stitch Wire on page 123).

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¦
V

Open the PSQ main deck (see Lift the Booklet maker Main Deck on page 49).
Pull approximately 100 mm -150 mm of stitch-wire from the stitch wire spool.
Does the wire move freely?
Yes

No

¦
¦
¦
¦
V

Open the stitch-wire cabinet. Discard any tangled wire and reload the stitch-wire spool (see
Install New Stitch Wire on page 123).

Check the stitch head for stitch-wire jams.
Is the stitch head clear of stitch-wire jams?
Yes

No

¦
¦
V

Clear the stitch-wire jam (see Clear a Stitchwire Jam on page 95).

Lubricate the stitch head (see Lubricate the Stitch Head on page 118).
Does the problem persist?
Yes

No

¦
¦
V

No further action is required.

Call your service engineer

Stitching problems - the book is badly stitched
A correctly formed stitch:
• has equal leg length
• has straight legs
• the distance between the ends of the stitch legs is approximately 1 mm, the distance can vary
by +/- 0.5 mm
• has a flat crown.
Is the stitch formed correctly?
Yes

No

¦
¦
V

Call your service engineer

The stitches should be aligned centrally on the spine.
Are the stitches positioned correctly?
Yes

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¦
V

Are the covers of the books and the insides of the books made from the
same paper weight and paper type?

¦
¦
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¦
¦
¦
V

Is the paper within specification (see Specifications on page 132)?

Yes

No

¦
¦
¦
¦
¦
¦
¦
¦
V

Accurately measure the different papers. Are
the different types of paper exactly the same
size?
Yes

No

¦
¦
¦
V

You must use paper
that is the same size.

Yes

No

¦
¦
V

Do not use paper that is outside the specification.

¦
¦
¦
¦
¦
¦
V

Have you accurately measured the paper size after printing?

¦
¦
¦
¦
¦
¦
V

Have you entered the measured PAPER SIZE into the touchscreen?

¦
¦
¦
¦
¦
¦
¦
¦
¦
V

Touch ADVANCED > RE-REF > RE-REF to re-reference the machine.
Does the problem persist?

Yes

No

¦
¦
¦
V

Print a sample to the stacker and measure the
printed paper. Accurate measurement will improve the book quality.

Yes

No

¦
¦
V

Enter the correct, measured PAPER SIZE into
the touchscreen.

Yes

No

¦
¦
V

No further action is required.

Call your service engineer

No further action is required.

Trimming problem - the book is not trimmed
Is the TRIM option turned off?
No
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¦
V

Turn on the TRIM option.

Is AUTO turned off in the TRIM window?
No

Yes

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¦
¦
¦
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¦
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¦
¦
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¦
¦
¦
V

Set TRIM to AUTO.
Does the problem persist?
Yes

No

¦
¦
¦
¦
¦
¦
¦
¦
¦
¦
V

No further action is required.
If you need to use a custom
trim size, enter the trim dimension in the TRIM window.
Make sure the size is not larger than the book size, or the
book will not be trimmed.

Touch ADVANCED > RE-REF > RE-REF to re-reference the machine.
Does the problem persist?
Yes

No

¦
¦
V

No further action is required.

Call your service engineer.

Trimming problem - the book is not trimmed to the correct size
Is TRIM turned on?
Yes

No

¦
¦
V

Turn on the TRIM.

Make sure the size is not larger than the book size, or the book will not be trimmed.
Is the correct trim size entered in the touchscreen?
Yes

No

¦
¦
V

Enter the correct size in the touchscreen.

Re-reference the machine.
Touch ADVANCED > RE-REF > RE-REF to re-reference the machine.
Does the problem persist?
Yes

No

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¦
¦
V

No further action is required.

Call your service engineer.

Trimming problem - the book is not trimmed square
Open the trim stop guard and check for paper trimmings (see Clear paper from the trim stop on
page 129).
Is the trim stop clear of paper trimmings?
Yes

No

¦
¦
¦
¦
¦
¦
V

Clear paper from the trim stop.
Does the problem persist?
Yes

No

¦
¦
V

No further action is needed.

Call your service engineer.

Trimming problem - poor trim quality
The trim process uses a double-edge blade to cut thick books. This can leave a small mark in the
center of the trimmed edge. The visibility of this mark will depend on the paper quality and
characteristics.

[26] Blade witness mark in the center of the book

[27] Blade damage mark

Are there marks on the trimmed edge other than the blade witness mark?

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No

Yes

¦
¦
V

Call your service engineer.

No further action is needed.

Dirty marks on book
Are there dirty marks on the spine?

Marks on the spine
No

Yes

¦
¦
¦
¦
V

Clean the former roller (see Clean the Former
Roller on page 112).

Are there grease or oil spots on the spine of
the book?

Grease marks near the stitches
No

Yes

¦
¦
¦
¦
V

Clean grease from the top of the stitch head
(see Clean excess grease from the Stitch Head
on page 117).

Are there dirty marks on the cover of the book
near to the spine?

Marks beside the spine
No

Yes

¦
¦
¦
¦
V

Clean the polyurethane form strips (see Clean
the Polyurethane Strips in the Form Clamp on
page 113).

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Are there curved dirty marks on either the
front or rear cover of the book?

Curved marks on the book
No

Yes

¦
¦
¦
¦
V

Clean the trimmings removal fingers (see
Clean the Trimmings Removal Fingers on
page 115).

Print a sample to the printer stacker. Is the printer the cause of the dirty marks?
No

Yes

¦
V

Printer service is required.

Call your service engineer.

Damaged book

A

[28] Normal witness mark (A) left by the form clamp during spine forming

Are there damage marks on the cover of the book near to the spine, from the form clamp, that
are worse than the normal witness mark?
No

Yes

¦
¦
¦
¦
¦
¦
¦
¦
¦
¦
V

Run a standard job using paper of 80 g/m² (20 lb bond).
Does the problem persist?
Yes

No

¦
¦
¦
¦
V

The problem is caused by the
cover material or the finish.
Change the cover material.

Call your service engineer.

Is the spine torn or creased?

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No

Yes

¦
¦
V

The spine is over-formed (see Spine form problems on
page 66).

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Is there damage to the spine at the stitch positions or is the cover falling off?
No

Yes

¦
¦
¦
¦
¦
¦
¦
¦
¦
¦
V

Run a standard job using paper of 80 g/m² (20 lb bond).
Does the problem persist?
Yes

No

¦
¦
¦
¦
V

The problem is caused by the
cover material or the finish.
Change the cover material.

Call your service engineer.

Print a sample to the printer stacker and inspect the pages.
Is the printer the cause of the damage?
No

Yes

¦
¦
V

Printer service is required.

Call your service engineer.

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Error Messages
Message list
Information and error messages are shown in the message list.
The error messages are shown in order of priority.
Follow the action needed for the messages, starting with the message at the top of the list.
To display the information about a message:
• Touch HELP then touch the message list.
• Use the right-arrow and left-arrow to see the help text for each message.

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Problem

Cause

AXES MOVING

Some of the machine axes are
moving. This message clears
when the adjustment is complete.
If the message does not clear,
touch ADVANCED > RE REF

BOOK CYCLE TIME TOO
LONG

The printer has delivered the
sets faster than the books can
be made. To decrease the
book cycle time, adjust the
machine settings:
• decrease the number of
FORMS
• decrease the number of
STITCHES
• decrease the TAMPER TIME
• touch STOP to clear the
message from the screen

BOOK DELIVERY TOO FAST

Books are being delivered to
the stacker too quickly. This
error can occur when you insert books into the stacker by
hand. Press the reset button
on the stacker. If the problem
continues, then call your service engineer.

Bridge axis moving

The bridge axis is moving.
This message clears when the
adjustment is complete.
If the message does not clear,
touch ADVANCED > RE REF.

BRIDGE INFEED COVER OPEN

The bridge infeed cover is
open.
The machine will not operate
until the cover is closed.

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Solution

See Clear Paper Jams on
page 85

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Error Messages

Problem

Cause

Solution

BRIDGE MOTOR STALL

Check for a paper jam in the
connecting bridge.
• Touch STOP to stop the
Booklet maker.
• Clear the paper jam.
• Touch STOP to clear the
message from the screen.
• Continue the print job.

See Clear Paper Jams on
page 85

BRIDGE - No comms

Use the mains ON/OFF switch.
Turn the machine OFF, then
turn the machine ON.
If the problem continues, then
call your service engineer.

CHECK PAPER SIZE

Remember to check the paper
size.
To make an accurate book you
must enter accurate paper dimensions into the touch
screen.
Measure the size of the printed paper. The paper dimension changes when the paper
is printed.

CHECK THE TRIM BIN

The trim bin is either open or
full. Check the trim bin. Empty
the trim bin if necessary.

COVER OPEN

A safety cover is open. The
machine will not operate until
the cover is closed.

DFA INTERFACE - No comms

Use the mains ON/OFF switch.
Turn the machine OFF, then
turn the machine ON. If the
problem continues, then call
your service engineer.

DRIVE MOTOR STALL

There is a paper jam. Check
the machine and correct the
error.
Touch STOP to clear the
message from the screen.

Endlay axis moving

The endlay axis (size adjustment) is moving. This message clears when the adjustment is complete.
If the message does not clear,
touch ADVANCED > RE REF.

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Problem

Cause

ENDLAY - No comms

Use the mains ON/OFF switch.
Turn the machine OFF, then
turn the machine ON. If the
problem continues, then call
your service engineer.

ERROR IN TRIM AREA

There is an error at the trimmer.
Check the trimmer for a paper
or book jam.
Touch STOP to clear the
message from the screen.

ERROR - No comms

Use the mains ON/OFF switch.
Turn the machine OFF, then
turn the machine ON. If the
problem continues, then call
your service engineer.

FLOW ERROR - BRIDGE

There is an error at the connecting bridge. Open the connecting bridge cover and
check for a paper jam.
Touch STOP to clear the
message from the screen.

FLOW ERROR - FORMER

There is an error at the former. See Jam in the Folder or ForOpen the folder cover and remer Area on page 90
move the book. If necessary,
open the main deck to remove
the book.

FLOW ERROR - GATHER AREA There is a paper jam in the
gathering area. Open the connecting bridge cover, lift the
gathering area and remove
the paper jam.

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Solution

See Clear Paper Jams on
page 85

See Jam in the Gathering Area
on page 88

FLOW ERROR - OUTFEED

There is an error at the outSee Jam in the Trim Area on
feed. Remove the trim bin and page 93
open the trim stop guard to remove the book.
If necessary, open the main
deck to remove the book.

FLOW ERROR - STITCHER

There is an error at the stitcher. Open the folder cover and
remove the book.
If the problem continues, then
call your service engineer.

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See Jam in the Stitch Area on
page 89

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Problem

Cause

Solution

Fold blade axis moving

The fold blade axis (book
thickness adjustment) is moving. This message clears when
the adjustment is complete.
If the message does not clear,
touch ADVANCED > RE REF

FOLD BLADE NOT PARKED

Open the folder cover, remove
the paper, close the folder
cover. Touch START , then
follow the instructions on the
screen.

FOLD - No comms

Use the mains ON/OFF switch.
Turn the machine OFF, then
turn the machine ON. If the
problem continues, then call
your service engineer.

FORM CLAMP CLOSED

The form clamp is in the
wrong position. Touch START
to reset the position. Follow
the instructions on the screen.

FORM ROLLER ERROR

Open the folder cover, remove See Jam in the Folder or Forthe paper, close the folder
mer Area on page 90
cover.

FORM ROLLER NOT PARKED

The form roller is in the wrong
position. Touch START to
reset the position. Follow the
instructions on the screen.

FORM CLAMP ERROR

There is an error at the former. See Jam in the Folder or ForOpen the folder cover and remer Area on page 90
move the book. If necessary,
open the main deck to remove
the book.

GATHERING AREA COVER
OPEN

Close the gathering area cover
if you need to operate the machine online.

INVERTER ERROR

Check for a paper jam and
clear if necessary.
Touch STOP to clear the
message from the screen. If
the problem continues, contact your service engineer.

JAM AT BRIDGE INFEED

There is a paper jam at the infeed to the connecting bridge.
Clear the jam and continue.

JAM AT FORM ROLLER

Open the folder cover, remove See Jam in the Trim Area on
the paper, close the folder
page 93
cover.

See Clear Paper Jams on
page 85

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Problem

Cause

Solution

JAM AT STACKER INFEED

There is a jam in the stacker
infeed. Remove the books
from the stacker infeed. Press
the reset button on the stacker.

See Jam at Book Stacker infeed on page 104

JAM AT STACKER OUTFEED

There is a jam in the stacker
outfeed or there are paper
trimmings in the stacker outfeed. Remove the books from
the stacker outfeed. Check for
paper trimmings and remove
them if present. Press the reset button on the stacker.

See Jam at Book Stacker outfeed on page 105

JAM BEFORE TRIMMER

There is a book jammed before the trimmer. Open the
main deck to remove the
book.

See Jam before the Trimmer
on page 91

JAM IN CONNECTING BRIDGE There is a paper jam in the
connecting bridge. Clear the
jam and continue.

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See Jam in the Connecting
Bridge on page 87

JAM IN GATHERING AREA

There is a paper jam in the
See Jam in the Gathering Area
gathering area. Open the con- on page 88
necting bridge cover, lift the
connecting bridge and remove
the paper jam.

JAM IN STACKER AREA

There is a paper jam at the
outfeed of the machine. Remove the jammed books and
continue.

JAM IN STITCHER AREA

There is a paper jam in the
stitch area. Open the folder
cover, remove the paper jam
and continue.

See Jam in the Stitch Area on
page 89

JAM IN STITCH HEAD

There is a jam in the stitch
head.

See Clear a Stitch Head Jam
on page 97

JAM IN TRIMMER

There is a book jammed in the
trimmer. Clear the jam and
continue.

See Jam in the Trim Area on
page 93

MAIN CONTROL - No comms

Use the mains ON/OFF switch.
Turn the machine OFF, then
turn the machine ON. If the
problem continues, then call
your service engineer.

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Problem

Cause

Solution

MANUALLY PARK SHUTTLE

The shuttle is not parked correctly. Open the folder cover
and move the shuttle to the
park position. Close the folder
cover. The shuttle will reset.
When the message list is
clear, continue operation.

See Manually park the Shuttle
on page 102

MISSING STITCHES

The machine has detected
missed stitches. Check if the
stitch wire is jammed or if the
stitch wire spool is empty.

See Clear a Stitch-wire Jam on
page 95
See Install New Stitch Wire on
page 123

MOTOR CONTROLLER NOT
READY

The drive motor controller is
not ready. If the problem continues, contact your service
engineer.

OPERATOR MAINTENANCE

The machine needs routine
maintenance by the operator.

REBOOT THE MACHINE

Use the mains ON/OFF switch.
Turn the machine OFF, then
turn the machine ON. If the
problem continues, then call
your service engineer.

REMOVE SET FROM FOLD
AREA

Open the folder cover and remove the set.

REMOVE SET - GATHERING
AREA

Open the gathering area and
remove the sheets.

REMOVE SET - STITCH AREA

Open the folder cover and remove the set.

Rotate axis moving

The rotate axis is moving. This
message clears when the adjustment is complete.
If the message does not clear,
touch ADVANCED > RE REF.

ROTATE - No comms

Use the mains ON/OFF switch.
Turn the machine OFF, then
turn the machine ON. If the
problem continues, then call
your service engineer.

See Operator Maintenance on
page 110

See Jam in the Stitch Area on
page 89

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Problem

Cause

SET IN GATHERING AREA

There is a set or partial set in
the gathering area.
Open the gathering area and
remove the sheets.
If the print job has been canceled, open the gathering area
and remove the sheets. Or
touch START , then touch
ADVANCED > PURGE SET >
PURGE SET to clear the set
from the machine.

Shuttle axis moving

The shuttle axis is moving.
This message clears when the
adjustment is complete.
If the message does not clear,
touch ADVANCED > RE REF.

SHUTTLE MOTOR COMMS
FAIL

Use the mains ON/OFF switch.
Turn the machine OFF, then
turn the machine ON. If the
problem continues, then call
your service engineer.

SHUTTLE MOTOR ERROR

Use the mains ON/OFF switch.
Turn the machine OFF, then
turn the machine ON. If the
problem continues, then call
your service engineer.

SHUTTLE - No comms

Use the mains ON/OFF switch.
Turn the machine OFF, then
turn the machine ON. If the
problem continues, then call
your service engineer.

SHUTTLE NOT PARKED

The shuttle is in the wrong position. Touch START , then
follow the instructions on the
screen to reset the position.

Sidelay axis moving

The sidelay axis (size adjustment) is adjusting. This message clears when the adjustment is complete.
If the message does not clear,
touch ADVANCED > RE REF.

SIDELAY - No comms

Use the mains ON/OFF switch.
Turn the machine OFF, then
turn the machine ON. If the
problem continues, then call
your service engineer.

STACKER FULL

The stacker is full. Unload the
books from the stacker.

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Solution

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Problem

Cause

Solution

Stitch axis moving

The stitch axis is moving. This
message clears when the adjustment is complete.
If the message does not clear,
touch ADVANCED > RE REF.

Stitch length will change soon

The stitch length cannot adjust
at the moment. The stitch leg
length will adjust after the
next book.

STITCH - No comms

Use the mains ON/OFF switch.
Turn the machine OFF, then
turn the machine ON. If the
problem continues, then call
your service engineer.

Stitch position adjusting

The stitch position is adjusting. This message clears when
the adjustment is complete.
If the message does not clear,
touch ADVANCED > RE REF.

STITCH TIMEOUT

Press STOP . Open the folder
cover, remove the paper, close
the folder cover.

SYSTEM ERROR
00.20
40.21
40.22

Touch STOP to clear the message from the screen. If the
message is not cleared, use
the mains ON/OFF switch.
Turn the machine OFF, then
turn the machine ON. If the
problem continues, then call
your service engineer.

SYSTEM ERROR 39.xx

Press the reset button on the
stacker. If the message is not
cleared, use the stacker mains
ON/OFF switch. Turn the
stacker OFF, then turn the
stacker ON. If the problem
continues, then call your service engineer.

TOO MANY PAGES

The printer has delivered too
See Open the Gathering Area
many sheets into the gatherCover on page 48
ing area. Remove the incorrect
set. Correct the printer setting.
Touch STOP to clear the
message from the screen.
Check the settings for SET
THICKNESS or SHEET THICK‐
NESS.

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84

Problem

Cause

TOUCH PAD ERROR

There is a fault with the
START and STOP touch pads.
If the problem continues, then
call your service engineer.

Touch START to clear machine

There may be some paper in
the machine. Touch START
to clear the machine before
you start a new job.

Trim axis moving

The trim axis (size adjustment)
is moving. This message
clears when the adjustment is
complete.
If the message does not clear,
touch ADVANCED > RE REF.

TRIM BIN OPEN

The trim bin is not fitted or is
not contacting the safety
switch. Fit the trim bin.

TRIM BLADE NOT PARKED

The trim blade is in the wrong
position. Touch START to
reset the position.
Follow the instructions on the
screen.

TRIM - No comms

Use the mains ON/OFF switch.
Turn the machine OFF, then
turn the machine ON. If the
problem continues, then call
your service engineer.

USER STOP

The user has touched the
STOP button while the machine is in operation. Touch
START to restart the machine.

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Solution

Clear Paper Jams

Clear Paper Jams
Introduction
A
B
C

D

E

[29] Paper Jam Locations

A

Connecting Bridge

B

Gathering Area

C

Stitch Area

D

Fold and Forming Areas

E

Trim Area

Jam in the Bridge Infeed
Illustration

A

[30] Paper Jam Location - Bridge Infeed

A

Bridge Infeed Cover

Procedure
1. Open the connecting bridge cover.

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Jam in the Bridge Infeed

2.
3.
4.
5.

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Open the bridge infeed cover.
Remove the jammed paper.
Close the bridge infeed cover.
Close the connecting bridge cover.

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Jam in the Connecting Bridge

Jam in the Connecting Bridge
Procedure
1. Open the connecting bridge cover.
2. Remove the jammed paper.
3. Close the connecting bridge cover.

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Jam in the Gathering Area

Jam in the Gathering Area
Illustration

ü
û
ü

ü

û

û

[31] Gathering Area Belt Positions

Procedure
1.
2.
3.
4.

Open the connecting bridge cover.
Lift the gathering area cover.
Remove the jammed paper.
Check the belts are in the correct position. Adjust the position of the belts if necessary (see
illustration 'Gathering Area Belt Positions').
5. Close the gathering area cover.
6. Close the connecting bridge cover.

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Jam in the Stitch Area

Jam in the Stitch Area
Step

Action

Information

1

Open the folder cover.

See Open the Folder Cover on page 45

2

Lift the clincher frame.

See Lift and Lower the Clincher Frame
on page 46.

3

Remove the jammed paper.

4

Check for broken or damaged stitches in the clincher area. Manually operate the clincher to clear any stitches that are jammed.

A

A: Press to manually operate the clincher.
5

Lower the clincher frame.

6

Close the folder cover.

See Lift and Lower the Clincher Frame
on page 46

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Jam in the Folder or Former Area

Jam in the Folder or Former Area
Procedure
1. Open the folder cover.
2. Remove the jammed paper. See Jam in the Trim Area on page 93 if you cannot see the paper in
the former area.

3. Close the folder cover.

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Jam before the Trimmer

Jam before the Trimmer
The error message JAM BEFORE TRIMMER is displayed. This error can be
1. a book jammed before the trimmer.
2. a piece of paper trimming covered the jam sensor.

Illustration

A
B

[32] Trimmer Infeed Conveyor viewed from above.

A

Trimmer Infeed Conveyor

B

Former clamp mechanism

A

B
C

[33] Access to the Trimmer Infeed Conveyor

A

Reach in here to access the trim-infeed conveyor

B

Former clamp - look in here for paper trimmings

C

Former clamp mechanism.

Step

Action

Information

1

Open the Booklet maker main deck

See Lift the Booklet maker Main Deck on
page 49

2

Remove the trim bin.

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Jam before the Trimmer

Step

Action

Information

3

Loosen the trimmer infeed conveyor.

The procedure can be seen from the top
of the machine.
Access to the parts is through the former-clamp mechanism.
Hold the shaft and push to the right,
against spring pressure to disengage the
shaft from the drive pin.

Lift the left hand end clear.
4

Remove the book, if one is found.

5

Remove any paper offcuts from the
trimmer infeed conveyor.

6

Fit the trimmer infeed conveyor.

Look down through the former clamp.
Small pieces of paper trimmings can
cover the jam sensor and cause an error
message.

Look down through the former clamp.
• Insert the right hand end of the shaft
into the bearing, against the spring
pressure.
• Rotate the trimmer infeed conveyor,
so that the green belts are vertical.
• Insert the left-hand end, so that the
shaft engages with the drive pin.

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7

Fit the trim bin.

8

Close the Booklet maker main deck
and covers.

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Jam in the Trim Area

Jam in the Trim Area
Illustration

A
B
C

[34] Trim Stop Guard

A

Orange Plastic Hand Screw

B

Locking Plate

C

Trim Stop Guard

A

[35] Location of the sensor

A

Check under here for paper trimmings

Step

Action

1

Remove the trim bin.

2

Open the trim stop guard.

3

Remove the jammed book.

Information

See illustration 'Trim Stop Guard'.
Loosen the 2 orange plastic hand screws
to release the locking plates.
The locking plates can rotate to release
the trim stop guard.
Pull the trim stop guard towards you.

4

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Jam in the Trim Area

94

Step

Action

4

Check the trim stop and remove any In particular, check around the sensor.
pieces of trimmed paper.
The sensor is where you can see a red
and a green light (see illustration 'Location of the sensor').
Small pieces of paper trimmings can
cover the sensor and cause an error
message.

5

Close the trim stop guard.

6

Attach the trim bin.

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Information

Push the trim stop guard into position.
Hold the locking plates in position and
tighten the orange hand screws.

Clear a Stitch-wire Jam

Clear a Stitch-wire Jam
Introduction
Before you begin:
Lift the Booklet maker main deck. See Lift the Booklet maker Main Deck on page 49

A
B

C
D

[36] Stitch Head.

A

Top location of Middle Wire Tube

B

Middle Wire Tube

C

Metal Spring Clip

D

Feed Gears

Step

Action

Information

1

Cut the stitch-wire at position 'A'
approximately 50 mm (2-inches)
from where the stitch-wire leaves
the stitch-wire guide.
A

Detail A: Cut stitch wire here.

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4

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Clear a Stitch-wire Jam

Step

Action

2

Cut the stitch wire at position 'B'
between the feed gears and the
middle wire tube.

Information

B

Detail B: Cut stitch wire here.
3

Pull the stitch wire from the stitch
wire guide block.
Pull stitch wire in direction of arrow

96

4

Remove the middle wire tube.

5

Pull the wire from the stitch head.

6

Install the stitch wire into the
stitch head.

Chapter 6 - Error Conditions, Problems and Solutions

See Install the Stitch Wire into the Stitch
Head on page 126

Clear a Stitch Head Jam

Clear a Stitch Head Jam
Introduction
The error message JAM IN STITCH HEAD is displayed.
This may be caused by
• the SET THICKNESS setting is incorrect
• the stitch head is jammed by broken wire
• the stitch head needs lubrication
Do Procedure 1. If the error message continues, do Procedure 2.

Procedure 1
Step

Action

Information

1

Open the folder cover.

See Open and Close the Folder Cover on
page 45

2

Lift the clincher frame.

See Lift and Lower the Clincher Frame
on page 46.

3

Remove the jammed paper.

4

Check for broken or damaged stitches in the clincher area. Manually operate the clincher to clear any stitches that are jammed.

A

A: Press to manually operate the clincher.
See Lift and Lower the Clincher Frame
on page 46

5

Lower the clincher frame.

6

Close the folder cover.

7

Press the START button . Follow
the on-screen instructions.

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Procedure 2

Procedure 2
A

B

C

[37] Remove the stitch head wire holder

A

Stitch head

B

Wire holder

C

Wire holder retaining spring

IMPORTANT

Do not apply force to the wire guide bars or the pivot block when you do this procedure. Force
on these parts will damage the stitch head.

A

B

C

[38] Inspect for stitch wire

A

Inspect this area for pieces of stitch wire

B

Wire guide bars

C

Pivot block

Tools and Materials
• Klüber Isoflex NBU 15 Grease, 50g.
• Air duster. Supplied with the machine.
• Wire cutters. Supplied with the machine.
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Procedure 2

• Flat blade screwdriver.
Step

Action

Information

1

Lift the Booklet maker main deck.

See Lift the Booklet maker Main Deck on
page 49

2

Remove the wire-holder from the
stitch head.

• Move the wire-holder retaining spring to
the right.
• Remove the wire-holder
If the wire-holder is held in position, use a
screwdriver to help remove the wire-holder
from the stitch head.

IMPORTANT
Attention: Do not apply force to
the wire guide bars or the pivot
block.

3

Inspect the area behind the wireholder for stitch-wire.

4

Remove any stitches or pieces of
Use wire cutters to remove any jammed
stitch-wire and clean the area with stitches or pieces of stitch-wire.
the air duster.

5

Lubricate the stitch-head.

Lubricate the Stitch Head on page 118

6

Fit the wire-holder.

Remember to put the wire-holder retaining
spring in position.

7

Close the Booklet maker.

8

Start the Booklet maker.

If the head operates normally and returns to
the parked position, then further action is
not needed.
If the stitch-head remains jammed, then repeat the procedure again.
If the problem continues, contact your service engineer.

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Calibrate the Touch Screen

Calibrate the Touch Screen
When to do
Calibrate the touch screen if the buttons do not operate or the buttons do not operate correctly.

IMPORTANT

Use a pencil, the blunt end of a pen or a palm top wand for this procedure. Do not use a sharp
object. Sharp objects damage the screen.

Procedure
1. Touch the STOP button 5 times.
2. Follow the instructions on the touchscreen.
You must touch the screen, where shown, as accurately as possible.

3. Touch DONE in the center of the screen.

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Change the fuses of the Booklet Maker

Change the fuses of the Booklet Maker
Introduction
The Booklet Maker has 2 fuses located at the mains power input (see The Rear Panel of the
Booklet maker on page 14). If either fuse is blown, the Booklet maker will not operate.

Required tools
Fuse description: 7A, HRC Quick Acting, F

IMPORTANT

Turn OFF the machine and remove the mains power supply cable before you change the fuses.
This machine uses two fuses in parallel. To avoid the risk of fire, replace fuses using only the
same type and rating.

Procedure
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Turn OFF the Booklet maker.
Disconnect the Booklet maker from the power supply.
Turn one fuse-holder to the left and remove the fuse-holder from the Booklet maker.
Check the fuse.
If the fuse is blown, then replace with a fuse of the correct specification.
Repeat the procedure for the other fuse.

NOTE
If the fuse blows again, call your service engineer.

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Manually park the Shuttle

Manually park the Shuttle
When to do
The error messages ‘MANUALLY PARK SHUTTLE’ and ‘SHUTTLE NOT PARKED’ are displayed.

Illustration

B
A

[39] Shuttle Assembly Position - CORRECT

1

[40] Pick-up fingers

1

Pick-up fingers

Step

102

1

Open the folder cover.

See Open and Close the Folder Cover on
page 45

2

Push the shuttle-assembly to the
end.

The illustration above shows the correct
position for the shuttle assembly. Screw
‘A’ must be aligned with white gear ‘B’.
If the shuttle assembly does not move to
the correct position, push the pick-up fingers away from each other by 2-3 mm
and try again. Repeat if necessary.
See illustration above.

3

If the message does not clear, check that
Wait until the error message SHUT‐
TLE NOT PARKED is cleared from the the shuttle assembly is in the correct position. Repeat Step 2 if necessary.
screen.

4

Close the folder cover.

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Manually park the Shuttle

Result
The error message ‘MANUALLY PARK SHUTTLE’ is cleared from the screen. The shuttle axis rereferences and the message Shuttle axis moving is displayed.
When the message list is clear, you can continue operation

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Clear Paper Jams of the optional Book Stacker

Clear Paper Jams of the optional Book Stacker
Jam at Book Stacker infeed
When to do
The error message JAM AT STACKER INFEED is displayed. This means a book covers the sensor
at the Book Stacker infeed.

Illustration

A

B

[41] Book Stacker infeed

A

Book Stacker infeed

B

Book Stacker reset button

Procedure
1. Remove the book.
2. If you are making thin books, attach the magnetic paper guide (see Adjust the Book Stacker on
page 56).

3. Press the reset button on the Book Stacker.

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Jam at Book Stacker outfeed

Jam at Book Stacker outfeed
Illustration

A

B
C

[42] Book Stacker outfeed - 1

D

E

[43] Book Stacker outfeed - 2

A

Book Stacker outfeed

B

Book Stacker reset button

C

Pusher

D

Book Stacker outfeed is visible.

E

The pusher is in forward position. The Book Stacker outfeed is not visible.

The error message JAM AT STACKER OUTFEED is displayed. This means a book or some paper
trimmings cover the sensor at the Book Stacker outfeed.
If the Book Stacker outfeed is visible:
Step

Action

1

Remove the book, if present.

2

Check for paper trimmings and remove them, if present.

Information

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4

105

Jam at Book Stacker outfeed

Step

Action

3

Press the reset button on the Book
Stacker.

Information

If the pusher is in the forward position so that the Book Stacker outfeed is not visible:

106

Step

Action

1

Use your hand to move the pusher
to the left, against the spring pressure.

2

Remove the book, if present.

3

Check for paper trimmings and remove them, if present.

4

Press the reset button on the Book
Stacker.

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Information

Change the fuses of the optional Book Stacker

Change the fuses of the optional Book Stacker
Introduction
The Book Stacker has 2 fuses at the power input connector (see The mains input panel of the
optional Book Stacker on page 15).
If either fuse has blown, the Book Stacker will not operate.

Required tools
Fuse description: 3A, HRC Quick Acting, F

IMPORTANT

Turn OFF the machine and remove the mains power supply cable before you change the fuses.
This machine uses two fuses in parallel.

IMPORTANT

To avoid the risk of fire, replace fuses using only the same type and rating.

Procedure
1.
2.
3.
4.

Turn OFF the Book Stacker.
Disconnect the Book Stacker from the power supply.
Check each fuse.
If the fuse is blown, then replace with a fuse of the correct specification.

NOTE
If the fuse blows again, call your service engineer.

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Change the fuses of the optional Book Stacker

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Chapter 7
Maintenance

About Maintenance

About Maintenance
Service Interval
• The Booklet maker needs service every six months.
• After every one million stitches, the stitch head needs service. This interval is every third spool
of stitch-wire.
Only a service engineer can service the Booklet maker. Contact your supplier for further
information.

Operator Maintenance
Correct maintenance by the operator makes sure that
• The machine operates correctly
• The machine makes high-quality books
• The machine is safe to use
• Small problems can be identified early

Operator Maintenance Plan
Interval

Task

Reference

• Every week

Clean the machine.

See Booklet maker cleaning on
page 111

When the message OPERA‐ Lubricate the stitch head.
TOR MAINTENANCE is displayed on the screen.
Clean the former roller.

110

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See Lubricate the Stitch Head
on page 118
See Clean the Former Roller on
page 112

Clean the polyurethane strips in
the form clamp.

See Clean the Polyurethane
Strips in the Form Clamp on
page 113

Clean the trimmings-removal
fingers.

See Clean the Trimmings Removal Fingers on page 115

Clean excess grease from the
stitch head.

See Clean excess grease from
the Stitch Head on page 117

Booklet maker cleaning

Booklet maker cleaning
Introduction
Clean the Booklet maker every week to remove surface dust.

IMPORTANT

Only clean the machine with materials that are recommended in this manual. Do not use other
chemicals or abrasive material.

Outside of the Booklet maker
Use a moist cloth to clean the outside of the Booklet maker.

Touch screen
Clean the touch screen with a clean, dry cloth. Never use an abrasive material or chemical to
clean the touch screen. Light pressure with a clean, dry cloth is enough to remove fingerprints.
Do not use too much force.

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Clean the Former Roller

Clean the Former Roller
Introduction
Clean the former roller:
• Every month, as part of the operator maintenance plan.
• If the spines of the books are dirty. Ink and toner can collect on the former roller.

[44] Dirty marks on the spine

Required tools
Clean, plain paper that is not printed. A3 size (USA: 11 x 17”) is recommended. 4mm thickness is
needed for each cycle. More than one cycle can be needed
Step

Action

Information

1

Enter the correct settings on the
touch screen.

• Set the touch screen to the correct PA‐
PER SIZE
• Set the SET THICKNESS to 4.0
• Set the number of STITCHES to 0.
• Set the number of FORMS to 4.

2

Touch START

3

Open the connecting bridge cover.

4

Lift the gathering area cover.

5

Put 4mm of clean paper in the gathering area.

6

Press the two orange buttons and
hold for 9 seconds, or until you hear
the folder operate.

Result
The book is delivered to the stacker. Check the book. Repeat the procedure until the book spine is
clean.

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Clean the Polyurethane Strips in the Form Clamp

Clean the Polyurethane Strips in the Form Clamp
Introduction
Clean the polyurethane strips in the form clamp:
• Every month, as part of the operator maintenance plan.
• If there are dirty marks near the spine on the front and back cover of the book. Ink and toner
can collect on these parts, especially when you make thin books.

[45] Dirty marks beside the spine

Required tools
Alcohol wipe or
A lint free cloth and alcohol (isopropanol)

IMPORTANT

Only use alcohol to clean this part of the machine. Other chemicals can damage the machine.

CAUTION

Wear protective gloves when you use the alcohol wipe.

NOTE

If you push the eject rollers, the rollers can move together against your hand. This movement
can alarm you, but is not dangerous.

Illustration

A

[46] Polyurethane strips

A

Polyurethane strip

Step

Action

1

Open the folder cover

Information

4

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Clean the Polyurethane Strips in the Form Clamp

114

Step

Action

2

Use an alcohol wipe, or apply a small Wear protective gloves when you use the
amount of alcohol to a lint free cloth. alcohol wipe.

3

Reach into the form clamp and clean
each of the polyurethane strips.

4

Close the folder cover

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Information

There is a polyurethane strip on the face
of each side of the clamp.
Repeat this step until the polyurethane
strips are clean.

Clean the Trimmings Removal Fingers

Clean the Trimmings Removal Fingers
Introduction
Clean the trimming removal fingers:
• Every month, as part of the operator maintenance plan.
• If there are small, dirty marks on the book. Ink and toner can collect on the trimmings removal
fingers and cause marks on the book.

[47] Curved marks on the book

Required tools
Alcohol wipe

CAUTION

Wear protective gloves when you use the alcohol wipe.

Illustration

A
B
C

[48] Trimmer infeed conveyor viewed from above 1

A

Trimmer infeed conveyor

B

Former clamp mechanism

C

Reach in here to access the trim-infeed conveyor

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Clean the Trimmings Removal Fingers

A
B
C

[49] Trimmer infeed conveyor viewed from above 2

A

Trimmer infeed conveyor

B

Trimmings removal fingers

C

Former clamp mechanism

Step

Action

Information

1

Lift the Booklet maker main deck.

See Lift the Booklet maker Main Deck on
page 49.

2

Remove the trim bin.

3

Clean the four visible trimmings-removal fingers with an alcohol wipe.

The procedure can be seen from the top
of the machine.
Access to the parts is through the formerclamp mechanism (see illustration 'Trimmer infeed conveyor viewed from above
1').
Wear protective gloves when you use the
alcohol wipe.

4

Rotate the conveyor shaft by half a
turn.

1. Hold the shaft and push to the right,
against spring pressure to disengage the
shaft from the drive pin.
1

2
3

2. Rotate the shaft by half a turn.
3. Align the shaft with the drive pin and
release.

116

5

Clean the four visible trimmings-removal fingers with an alcohol wipe.

6

Fit the trim bin.

7

Close the Booklet maker.

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Wear protective gloves when you use the
alcohol wipe.

Clean excess grease from the Stitch Head

Clean excess grease from the Stitch Head
Introduction
Clean excess grease from the stitch head:
• Every month, as part of the operator maintenance plan.
• If there are grease marks around the stitches on the book.

[50] Grease marks around the stitches

Required tools
Lint free cloth
Step

Action

Information

1

On the user interface, touch AD‐
VANCED > STITCHER UP > STITCH‐
ER UP

The folder cover must be closed. This action moves the stitch head to the correct
position for lubrication.

2

Open the folder cover.

Open and Close the Folder Cover on
page 45

3

Lift the clincher frame.

Lift and Lower the Clincher Frame on
page 46

4

Clean grease from the sides of the
stitch head.

5

Lower the clincher frame.

6

Close the folder cover.

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Lubricate the Stitch Head

Lubricate the Stitch Head
Introduction
Lubricate the stitch head:
• Every month, as part of the operator maintenance plan.
• When a new stitch-wire is installed if this interval is shorter.

Required tools
Klüber Isoflex NBU15 Grease, 50g
Air duster

IMPORTANT

Only use the grease shown in this manual. Correct lubrication extends the performance and
service life of the stitch head. Other types of grease do not protect the stitch head.

IMPORTANT

Only apply the grease as shown. If you apply additional grease, the paper will become stained.
Step

Action

1

Trim the first 2.5 mm from the nozzle.

Information

[51] Tip of the nozzle

[52] Trim the nozzle of the tube of grease

118

2

Remove the cap from the tube of
grease.

3

Fit the nozzle to the tube of grease.

4

On the user interface, touch AD‐
VANCED > STITCHER UP > STITCH‐
ER UP

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The folder cover must be closed.
This action moves the stitch head to
the correct position for lubrication.

4

Lubricate the Stitch Head

Step

Action

Information

5

Lift the Booklet maker main deck

See Lift the Booklet maker Main Deck
on page 49
You will see that the stitch head is in
the 'STITCHER UP' position.

6

Use the supplied air duster to remove dust from the stitch head.

7

Remove the wire holder from the
stitch head:
• Move the wire holder retaining
spring 'A' to the right.
• Remove the wire holder 'B'.

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Apply Grease to the Driver Bar

Apply Grease to the Driver Bar
Step

Action

Information

1

Apply a thin line of grease from the
tube (20 mm long and maximum
0.5 mm thick) to the visible surface
of the driver bar.
1.2"
[53] Maximum dimensions of the line of grease

NOTE
Make sure that you apply
the grease in an upward
direction, from the bottom of the driver bar.

[54] Driver bar

A = Driver
B = Apply grease here
C = Driver bar

NOTE
Only apply the grease as
shown. If you apply additional grease, the paper
will become stained.

[55] Apply the grease to the driver bar

A = Start
B = Stop
2

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Fit the wire holder.

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Lubricate the wire-feed cam

Lubricate the wire-feed cam
Illustration

A

B

C

[56] Lubricate the wire-feed cam

A

Nozzle of the tube of grease

B

Wire-feed cam

C

Feed lever

Step

Action

Information

1

Apply 10 mm of grease from the
See the 'Lubricate the wire-feed cam'
tube between the bearing surface of illustration above.
the wire-feed cam and the feed lever.

0.4"

2

Lower the Booklet maker main deck.

3

Lower the clincher frame.

4

Close all of the covers.

5

Make some test books.

6

Clean excess grease from the top of
the stitch head.

See Lower the Clincher Frame on
page 47

See Clean excess grease from the
Stitch Head on page 117

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Reset the Operator Maintenance Counter

Reset the Operator Maintenance Counter
Procedure
1. Touch MENU.
2. Touch and hold RESET. A red line appears. The red line fills from left to right. Hold RESET until
the red line reaches the right-hand side.

3. Touch MENU.

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Install New Stitch Wire

Install New Stitch Wire
Introduction
Only use stitch-wire that is approved by your supplier. Stitch-wire that is not approved by your
supplier can cause poor performance and voids the warranty.
Stitch-wire Description: Stitcher wire S33.

Before you begin
Lift the Booklet maker main deck.
See Lift the Main Deck on page 49

Remove the Stitch-wire from the Stitch Head
Illustration

A

B
C

[57] Stitch-wire Guide Block

A

Stitch-wire Guide Block

B

Stitch-wire

C

Felt wire-cleaning pads

Step

Action

1

Cut the stitch-wire to the right of
the stitch-wire guide block.

Information

A

Detail A: Cut here
2

Pull the stitch wire from the stitch
wire guide block.

4
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Remove the Stitch-wire from the Stitch Head

124

Step

Action

Information

3

Fit a new stitch-wire spool.

Fit a New Stitch-wire Spool on page 125

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Fit a New Stitch-wire Spool

Fit a New Stitch-wire Spool
Step

Action

1

Open the stitch-wire cabinet

2

Remove the stitch-wire cap and finished stitch-wire spool.

3

Fit a new stitch-wire spool.

4

Fit the stitch-wire cap

5

Loosen the end of the stitch-wire
from the edge of the stitch-wire
spool.

6

Use wire-cutters to remove the
damaged end of the stitch-wire.

7

Feed the stitch-wire through the
stitch-wire guide.

8

Install the stitch-wire.

Information

Remove enough stitch-wire to leave the end
of the stitch-wire clean and straight.

Install the Stitch Wire into the Stitch Head on
page 126

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Install the Stitch Wire into the Stitch Head

Install the Stitch Wire into the Stitch Head
Step

Action

1

Pull the stitch-wire from the end of
the stitch-wire guide.

2

Make sure the stitch-wire runs behind the gas-strut.

3

Feed the end of the stitch-wire between the felt wire-cleaning pads.

Information

A

Detail A: Felt Wire-Cleaning Pads
4

Push the stitch-wire into the stitchwire guide block.

Push stitch-wire in direction of arrow
5

Push the stitch-wire as far as possible.

A

Detail A:Make sure the stitch-wire runs between the wire feed rollers and into the middle wire tube.

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Close the Booklet maker

Close the Booklet maker
Step

Action

1

Close the stitch-wire cabinet.

2

Lower the Booklet maker main
deck.

3

Lower the clincher frame.

4

Close the folder cover.

5

Close the connecting bridge cover.

Information

Lower the Clincher Frame on page 47.

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Feed the Stitch-wire

Feed the Stitch-wire

128

Step

Action

1

Touch START

2

Set the number of stitches to 6.

Touch BASIC > STITCHES.

3

Hand-feed or print an A4 or larger
size test job.

Enter the correct settings on the touch
screen according to the size and thickness of
the job.
The stitch-wire loads automatically during
the stitch head cycle.

4

Check that the stitch-wire is loaded.

Check that a stitch is made. If needed, repeat
the previous step.
If a stitch is still not made, repeat the procedure. Install the Stitch-wire into the Stitch
Head.
Install the Stitch Wire into the Stitch Head on
page 126.

5

Reset the number of stitches on
the touch screen.

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Information
.

Clear paper from the trim stop

Clear paper from the trim stop
Introduction
Clear paper from the trim stop if the books are not trimmed square. If paper trimmings collect on
the trim stop, the books are not trimmed square.

Illustration

A
B
C

[58] Trim Stop Guard

A

Orange Plastic Hand Screw

B

Locking Plate

C

Trim Stop Guard

A

[59] Trim Stop

A

Trim Stop

Step

Action

1

Remove the trim bin.

Information

4

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Clear paper from the trim stop

130

Step

Action

Information

2

Open the trim stop guard.

Loosen the 2 orange plastic hand
screws to release the locking plates.
The locking plates can rotate to release the trim stop guard.
Pull the trim stop guard towards you.

3

Check the trim stop and remove any
pieces of trimmed paper.

4

Close the trim stop guard.

5

Attach the trim bin.

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Push the trim stop guard into position.
Hold the locking plates in position
and tighten the orange hand screws.

Appendix A
Specifications

Specifications

Specifications
Operating Conditions

10-35 °C
35-85% relative humidity
Up to 2,000 m above mean sea level

Production

Cycle time: Printer dependent
Interset gap: 1 second (if printer has DFD2, then 1 or 2 seconds,
depending on job settings)
Minimum set time: 4.2 seconds (if printer has DFD2, then 4.5 or 7.8
seconds, depending on job settings)
Maximum set time: 12.5 seconds

Stock Sizes

Minimum input size: 203 mm x 203 mm
Maximum input size: 350 mm x 500 mm

A

203 x 203mm
350 x 500mm

B

A = Stitch & fold line
B = indicates original lead edge from the printer
Integrated rotator ensures maximum printer productivity.
Maximum rotation sheet size: 320 mm x 227 mm
Minimum rotation sheet size: 210 mm x 203 mm
The cross-track dimension of the sheet (before rotation) must be at
least 7 mm greater than the in-track dimension.
8.3"

Sheet Rotation

A
8"
12.6" x 8.9"

B

A = Stitch & fold line
B = indicates original lead edge from the printer

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Stock Range

80 - 160 g/m² normal paper types
60 - 250 g/m² dependent on paper type and quality

Book Thickness

Maximum finished book thickness: 10.4 mm (208 pages of 80 g/m²;
224 pages of 70 g/m² dependent on paper type and paper quality)
Maximum set thickness: 5.2 mm (52 sheets of 80 g/m²; 56 sheets
of 70 g/m²; dependent on paper type and paper quality)

Stitching

1 - 6 stitches, evenly spaced on the spine of the book
Stitches/spool: up to 291,500
Books*/spool: approximately 127,000

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Specifications

Trimming

Maximum fore-edge trim: 28 mm
Minimum trimmed book size: 80 mm

min. 80mm

max. 28mm

Stacker Capacity

Standard Stacker: 35 books*
Book Stacker (optional): 930 mm

Paper Input Requirements

Input sheets must be of consistent size and cut square.
Machine setting must match paper size at the input to the Océ
BLM550+
Book quality is dependent upon quality of input sheets.

Dimensions

Footprint
With Standard Stacker: 1870 mm x 1675 mm
With Book Stacker: 2420 mm x 1770 mm
Height
1330 mm maximum

Weight

Booklet maker including stitching wire: 542 kg
As above, plus bridge and bridge covers: 702 kg/1548 lbs.
Book Stacker: 150 kg/330 lbs.

Power Supply

Adjustable to 200, 208, 220, 230 and 240V
50/60Hz, single phase

Power Consumption

Océ BLM550+
Stand-by: 92VA (75W)
In operation: 700VA (500W)
Book Stacker
Stand-by: 35VA (16W)
In operation: 75VA (53W)

Noise Emission

Stand-by: ambient
In operation: 66 dB (A), peak 87 dB (A)

Approvals

Complies with CE and UL. Conforms to FCC rules Part 15 Class A
and VCCI Class A.

* Standard book is made from 20 sheets of 80 g/m² paper, with 2 stitches.
Production may vary according to operating conditions. In line with a policy of continual product improvement, the manufacturer reserves the right to alter the materials or specification of
this product at any time without notice.

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Appendix B
Declaration of Conformity

Declaration of Conformity

Declaration of Conformity
According to ISO/IEC 17050-1
Name of Manufacturer:

Watkiss Automation Limited

Address of Manufacturer:

Watkiss House
Blaydon Road
Sandy, Bedfordshire
SG19 1RZ
United Kingdom

Declares that the product:
Name of Product:

• Océ BLM550+
Serial Number: WA/PSQ/---/0800 onwards
• Book Stacker
Serial Number: WA/PBS/---/0001 onwards

Conforms to the following Directives:
Safety:

2006/95/EC Council Directive 'on the approximation of laws of
Member States relating to electrical equipment designed for use
within certain voltage limits'.
EN 60950-1:2006 (ed.2) + A11:2009 + A1:2010 + A12:2011

EMC:

2004/108/EC Council Directive 'on the approximation of laws of
Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility'.
EN55022:2010 Class A
EN55024:2010
EN61000-3-2:2006 + A1:2009 + A2:2009
EN61000-3-3:2008

RoHS:

2006/65/EC Council Directive

WEEE:

2002/96/EC Council Directive amended by 2008/34/EC and
2008/35/EC

Reach:

REGULATION (EC) No. 1907/2006
M C Watkiss
Technical Director, Watkiss Automation Ltd.
May 21, 2013

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Appendix B - Declaration of Conformity

Canon Inc.
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www.canon.ca

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www.canon.com.au

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www.canon.com.cn

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www.canon.com.sg

Canon Hongkong Co., Ltd
www.canon.com.hk

© CANON INC. & Océ Holding B.V. 2014



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