Tips for Unjamming Your Paper Folding Machine
Like any other piece of equipment, a paper folding machine requires
regular maintenance and cleaning. In order to keep your paper folder in
excellent condition, you need to make sure that you maintain it. Here
are seven tips for maintaining your paper folder or paper folding
machine.
1. Before cleaning your paper folding machine, be sure to turn the
power off and unplug the power cord from the outlet. If the unit is not
unplugged from the wall, it can be extremely dangerous. Whenever using
a paper folding machine it is essential to ensure that clothing,
fingers and jewelry are kept away from the moving parts.
2. When the unit is not in use, put the machine cover in place to
prevent dust, paper particles, etc. from accumulating on the fold
rollers. When dust accumulates on the fold rollers the paper will not
feed as efficiently often leading to paper jams.
3. If paper particles, dust, ink, etc. accumulate on the fold
rollers; it may cause the paper to fold improperly. Clean the rollers
periodically to prevent this occurrence. The best way to clean the fold
rollers is to use a gentle solution of soap and water to wipe down the
rollers and remove any dust or debris from the rollers. This may
require removing the paper rollers from the folding machine. However,
some paper folders are designed to allow users to remove the rollers
and others are not. If you machine is not designed to allow easy
removal of the rollers (without tools) it is best not to remove the
rollers.
4. If paper particles, dust, ink, etc. accumulate on either the
paper feed rubber roller or the paper separator, paper feed performance
deteriorates, causing paper to slip and possibly jam. Clean the rubber
roller and separator periodically to prevent this occurrence. Again,
the use of soap and water is the simplest way to accomplish this.
5. Periodically clean the paper feed tires to prevent marking.
6. Consumable products include: Paper feed rubber roller, rubber
brake, and paper feed separator. After considerable use these parts
will eventually wear out and need to be replaced. You will know that
the rollers need to be replaced when they become cracked and look worn
or when they become worn smooth and are no longer efficient in grabbing
paper (after they have been cleaned).
Even if you regularly maintain your paper folder, it is still possible
to have difficulties. If you have cleaned all the rollers, replaced
worn consumable parts and still have problems then you may need to
contact a qualified technician and have your folder looked at.