Troubleshooting Your Desktop Paper Folding Machine
If you produce brochures, bulletins, flyers or pamphlets then you
probably know just how valuable a paper folding machine can be.
However, there is nothing more frustrating than a paper folding machine
that isn?? working correctly. Whether you are dealing with paper jams,
misfeeds or wrinkles in your finished documents, troubleshooting these
issues can be incredibly difficult. This article is designed to help
you understand some of the possible causes and solutions for three of
the most common paper folding problems. Here they are.
Problem #1: The paper does not feed properly into the paper folder.
A number of things can cause your paper folder to feed the paper
incorrectly. If your document is freshly printed you need to ensure
that the ink is dry and that they are properly jogged before attempting
to fold them.
This problem can also be caused by a dusty, dirty or stained paper feed
roller or paper separator. Over time it is possible for paper dust,
debris and ink to build up on the paper feed roller and separator
causing misfeeds. The easiest way to fix this problem is to clean these
components with a mild solution of soap and water.
Finally, this problem can occur if there is not enough paper in the
paper feed table. Most paper folders require a minimum of 20 sheets to
operate correctly. However, some paper folders have a single sheet feed
feature that you can use to fold smaller volumes. Make sure that you
keep 20 sheets in the feeder and you will be fine (if you don?? need to
fold 20 sheets then you can just add some blank paper to the feed tray
underneath the documents that you are trying to fold.
Problem #2: The machine does not start even after the Start / Stop key is pressed.
The first thing to check if you have trouble getting your folding machine to start is the power. Check to make sure that the folding
machine is securely plugged into the wall and that that the plug is
securely connected to the back of the folder.
A paper folding machine will not turn on if there is a paper jam inside
the machine. Often if this is the case there will be an error light on
the machine to tell you that there is a problem. Even if there is no
red light, still check to make sure that there isn?? a piece of paper
stuck inside the machine.
Problem #3: There are wrinkles in the folded document output.
Freshly printed paper can sometimes stick inside the machine causing
wrinkles in the finished documents. It is important to ensure that the
ink is completely dry and that documents are adequately jogged before
folding.
Dust and debris on the fold rollers inside the machine can cause the
paper to slip slightly during the folding process. This can result in
the document being wrinkled or misaligned when it comes out of the
folding machine.
If the fold plates are not configured correctly on the folder then the
finished document may have wrinkles in it. In order to fix this you
need to ensure that the settings are correct for the type of fold that
you want to accomplish. You may also want to reset the fold plates and
check to see if there is any debris that might be causing the paper to
wrinkle or skew.