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Ricoh Plockmatic 350 User Manual

Ricoh Plockmatic 350
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Operators Guide
CIP Training
Plockmatic
350/500
Production Booklet
Maker
Plockmatic PBM 350/500
for Ricoh
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Ricoh Plockmatic 350 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandRicoh
ModelPlockmatic 350
CategoryBooklet makers
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Guide To Components

Booklet Maker

Identification of the main booklet maker unit components.

User Interface

Description of the control panel and user interface elements.

Options

Overview of optional modules available for the system.

Rotate Crease Trim Module

Detailed description of the Rotate Crease Trim Module.

Cover Feeder

Identification of components within the Cover Feeder module.

BookFold Module

Identification of components within the BookFold Module.

Trimmer

Identification of components within the Trimmer module.

BST4000-1 Belt Stacker Module

Identification of components within the BST4000-1 Belt Stacker Module.

Trim Waste Conveyor

Identification of components within the Trim Waste Conveyor.

Basics

Turning On / Off the Main Power

Procedure for powering the system on and off.

Change staple cartridges and Check stapler

Instructions for replacing staple cartridges and checking the stapler.

Cover Feeder

Procedures related to the Cover Feeder module.

Loading covers

Steps for loading cover sheets into the feeder.

Emptying the trim waste bin

Procedure for emptying the trim waste bin.

Belt Stacker

Setup and configuration of the Belt Stacker.

Setting up Belt Stacker for right-angled mode

Instructions for configuring the stacker in a right-angled setup.

Belt Stacker

Setup and configuration of the Belt Stacker.

Setting up Belt Stacker for straight mode

Instructions for configuring the stacker in a straight setup.

Docking / Undocking

Procedures for connecting and disconnecting modules.

Docking the Booklet Maker System

Steps to connect the Booklet Maker system to the printer.

Docking / Undocking

Procedures for connecting and disconnecting modules.

Undocking the Booklet Maker

Steps to disconnect the Booklet Maker system.

Making Booklets

Guided Start

Step-by-step guide for initial booklet production setup.

Changing settings

How to modify system settings for booklet production.

Basic settings

Fundamental settings for booklet creation.

Input Sheet Size

Selecting and configuring input paper sizes.

Custom input sheet size

Defining custom paper sizes for booklets.

Finished Booklet Size

Configuring the final size and trim of booklets.

Auto trimming

Automatic trimming settings for booklets.

Custom booklet size

Manually setting custom booklet dimensions and trim.

Staple

Adjusting stapling parameters like on/off and position.

Fold position

Adjusting the fold position for booklets.

Cover

Settings related to using the Cover Feeder.

Air Separation

Adjusting air flow for cover feeding.

Double Sheet Detection

Configuring double sheet detection for covers.

Purge Cover

Procedure to empty the Cover Feeder.

Protection sheet

Using a protection sheet with covers.

BookFold

Settings for the BookFold module.

Selecting BookFold pressure setting

Adjusting the pressure for the BookFold module.

Crease

Adjusting crease settings for cover sheets.

Fine-tuning booklet appearance

Adjusting fine details for booklet quality.

Set registration (fine adjustment)

Fine-tuning the registration of sheets.

Bleed Trimmer - Asymmetric Side Trim

Adjusting asymmetric side trim for bleed.

Bleed Trimmer - Cover Adjust

Adjusting cover trim for shrinkage compensation.

Tools

The Tools screen

Accessing various system settings and tools.

General System Settings

Accessing general system configuration options.

Stacker full detection

Configuring detection for a full stacker.

Units

Selecting measurement units (mm or inches).

Software version

Displaying software versions for system modules.

Precision Fold

Adjusting precision fold settings.

Paper path light

Utility for checking the paper path.

Language

Setting the user interface language.

Service mode

Accessing service personnel functions.

Adjust Trimmer registration

Adjusting trimmer registration for accuracy.

Set sheet count

Manually setting the number of sheets per set.

Fold delay

Adjusting fold delay for flatter folds.

Sheet feeder

Using the Cover Feeder as a regular feeder.

Sensitive Staple

Adjusting staple force for sensitive media.

Auto Rotate

Enabling automatic rotation of sheets.

BookFold offset

Adjusting BookFold pressure offset.

Troubleshooting

Fault codes

Understanding and resolving system fault codes.

RCT fault codes

Specific fault codes and solutions for the RCT module.

Booklet Maker fault codes

Specific fault codes and solutions for the Booklet Maker.

Cover Feeder fault codes

Specific fault codes and solutions for the Cover Feeder.

BookFold Module fault codes

Specific fault codes and solutions for the BookFold Module.

Trimmer fault codes

Specific fault codes and solutions for the Trimmer.

Belt stacker fault codes

Specific fault codes and solutions for the Belt Stacker.

General fault codes

Common fault codes applicable to the entire system.

Clear Misfeed(s)

Procedures for clearing misfeeds indicated by system codes.

Close cover(s)

Actions required when the "Close Cover(s)" message appears.

Empty stacker!

Action required when the stacker is full.

Remarks

Do's And Don'ts

Important safety and operational guidelines.

Where to put Your Machine

Guidelines for machine placement and environment.

Machine environment

Recommended environmental conditions for operation.

Power connection

Proper procedures for connecting the machine to power.

Access to machine

Requirements for accessing the machine.

Maintaining Your Machines

Procedures for maintaining the system's components.

Cover Feeder

Maintenance procedures for the Cover Feeder.

Cleaning feed rollers and paper separator pad

Instructions for cleaning Cover Feeder rollers and pads.

BookFold Module

Maintenance procedures for the BookFold Module.

Cleaning feed belts

Instructions for cleaning BookFold Module feed belts.

BookFold Module

Maintenance procedures for the BookFold Module.

Pressure springs

Checking and adjusting pressure springs in the BookFold Module.

RCT Module

Maintenance procedures for the RCT Module.

Cleaning the paper path transportation nip rollers (12x)

Cleaning nip rollers in the RCT Module.

RCT Module

Maintenance procedures for the RCT Module.

Cleaning the fixing rollers (3x)

Cleaning fixing rollers in the RCT Module.

RCT Module

Maintenance procedures for the RCT Module.

Cleaning the registration cross roller (4x) & friction tires (4X)

Cleaning registration cross rollers and friction tires.

RCT Module

Maintenance procedures for the RCT Module.

Cleaning the rotator rollers (2x)

Cleaning rotator rollers in the RCT Module.

Cleaning the paper path sensors (5x)

Cleaning paper path sensors in the RCT Module.

RCT Module

Maintenance procedures for the RCT Module.

Cleaning of creaser tools (2x)

Cleaning creaser tools in the RCT Module.

Adjustment of Bleed Trimmer registration angle (parallel cut)

Adjusting bleed trimmer registration angle.

Adjustment of Creaser registration angle

Adjusting creaser registration angle.

Best practices for the PBM350/PBM500 system

Recommended practices for optimal system performance.

Limitations of the PBM350/PBM500 system

Known limitations and potential issues of the system.

Limitations of the PBM350/PBM500 system

Known limitations and potential issues of the system.

Limitations of the PBM350/PBM500 system

Known limitations and potential issues of the system.

Specification

PBM Rotate Crease Trim Module (option)

Technical specifications for the RCT module.

PBM350/PBM500 Booklet Maker

Key technical specifications of the Booklet Maker.

Plockmatic Cover Feeder (option)

Technical specifications for the Cover Feeder.

PBM Trim Module (option)

Technical specifications for the PBM Trim Module.

PBM BookFold Module (option)

Technical specifications for the BookFold Module.

BST4000-1 Belt Stacker Module (option)

Technical specifications for the BST4000-1 Belt Stacker.

Trim Waste Conveyor (option)

Technical specifications for the Trim Waste Conveyor.

System Set Size Guide

Guidelines for sheet count based on paper size and coverage.

Cables, plugs and jumpers

Wiring overview for system configurations.

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