Watkiss Automation OCE BLM500 Manuel d'utilisateur

Océ BLM500/550/550 PROOperating informationOcé User manual

Right Hand Side of the Booklet makerIllustrationAB[3] Right hand side of the Booklet makerComponent - function tableRight hand side of the Booklet mak

Clear a Stitch-wire JamIntroductionBefore you begin:Lift the Booklet maker main deck. See ‘Lift the Booklet maker Main Deck’ on page 44ABCD[53] Stitch

Clear the Jammed Wire#InformationActionStepADetail A: Cut stitch-wire here.Cut the stitch-wire at position'A' approximately 50mm (2-inches)

Clear a Stitch Head JamIntroductionThe error message JAM IN STITCH HEAD is displayed.This may be caused by the SET THICKNESS setting is incorrect the

Procedure 2#ABC[58] Remove the stitch head wire-holderStitch headAWire-holderBWire-holder retaining springCProcedure 3Attention:Do not apply force to

#ABC[59] Inspect for stitch-wireInspect this area for pieces of stitch-wireAWire guide barsBPivot blockCTools and Materials:1.Klüber Isoflex NBU 15 Gr

InformationActionStep Move the wireholder retainingspring to the right. ‘Procedure 2’ onpage 103 Remove the wire-holderIf the wire-holder is held in p

Calibrate the Touch ScreenWhen to doCalibrate the touch screen if the buttons do not operate or the buttons do not operatecorrectly.Attention:Use a pe

Change the fuses of the Booklet makerIntroductionThe Booklet maker has 2 fuses at the mains power input (see ‘The Rear Panel of theBooklet maker’ on p

Change the fuses of the Book StackerIntroductionThe Book Stacker has 2 fuses at the power input connector (see ‘Illustration’ on page 12).If either fu

Manually park the ShuttleWhen to doThe error messages ‘MANUALLY PARK SHUTTLE’ and ‘SHUTTLE NOT PARKED’are displayed.Note:‘C’ in the illustration below

The Rear Panel of the Booklet makerIllustrationBCEDFA[4] The Rear Panel of the Booklet makerComponent - function tableThe Rear Panel of the Booklet ma

Procedure#StepSee ‘Open and Close the Folder Cover’on page 39Open the folder cover.1‘Illustration’ on page 109 shows thecorrect position for the shutt

Chapter 6Maintenance

About MaintenanceService Interval The Booklet maker needs service every four months. After every one-million stitches, the stitch head needs service.

See ‘Lubricate the StitchHead’ on page 128Lubricate the stitch head.When the message OP-ERATOR MAINTE-NANCE is displayed onthe screen.See ‘Clean the F

Booklet maker cleaningIntroductionClean the Booklet maker every week to remove surface dust.Attention:Only clean the machine with materials that are r

Clean the Static Elimination BarsIntroductionClean the static elimination bars every week. This action extends the performance andservice life of the

IllustrationA[64] The Static Elimination Bar in the Connecting Bridge#Static Elimination BarAIllustrationA[65] The Static Elimination Bars in the Gath

Note:On the bottom of the static elimination bar there is a row of sharp pins. The pins arenot dangerous, but if you touch the pins accidentally, this

Clean the Former RollerIntroductionClean the former roller: Every month, as part of the operator maintenance plan. If the spines of the books are dirt

ResultThe book is delivered to the stacker. Check the book. Repeat the procedure until thebook spine is clean.Chapter 6 - Maintenance 119Clean the For

The mains input panel of the Book StackerIllustrationABCDE[5] The mains input panel of the Book StackerComponent - function tableThe mains input panel

Clean the Polyurethane Strips in the Form ClampIntroductionClean the polyurethane strips in the form clamp: Every month, as part of the operator maint

IllustrationA[68] Polyurethane strips (machines prior to serial number 500)A[69] Polyurethane strips (machines with serial number 500 onwards)#Polyure

InformationActionStepThere is a polyurethane strip on theface of each side of the clamp.Repeat this step until thepolyurethane strips are clean.Reach

Clean the Trimmings-removal FingersIntroductionClean the trimmings-removal fingers: Every month, as part of the operator maintenance plan. If there ar

IllustrationCBA[72] Trimmer infeed conveyor viewed from above_2#Trimmer infeed conveyorATrimmings-removal fingersBFormer-clamp mechanismCProcedure#Inf

InformationActionStep1. Hold the shaft and push to theright, against spring pressure to disen-gage the shaft from the drive pin.1232. Rotate the shaft

Clean excess grease from the Stitch HeadIntroductionClean excess grease from the stitch head: Every month, as part of the operator maintenance plan. I

InformationActionStepClose the folder cover.6Chapter 6 - Maintenance 127Clean excess grease from the Stitch Head

Lubricate the Stitch HeadIntroductionLubricate the stitch head: Every month, as part of the operator maintenance plan. When a new stitch-wire is insta

AB[78] Driver Bar - Wire Holder removed#Driver, in upper positionADriver BarBABC[79] Lubricate the wire-feed cam#Nozzle of the tube of greaseAWire-fee

Chapter 2How to run the Bookletmaker

Required tool Klüber Isoflex NBU15 Grease, 50g Air dusterAttention:- Only use the grease shown in this manual. Correct lubrication extends the perform

InformationActionStepMove the wire holder retaining springto the right. Then remove the wireholder ( see ‘Introduction’ on page 128)Remove the wire ho

InformationActionStepSee ‘Lower the Clincher Frame’on page 42Lower the clincher frame.4Close all of the covers5Reset the Operator Maintenance Counter1

Install New Stitch-wireIntroductionOnly use stitch-wire that is approved by your supplier. Stitch-wire that is not approvedby your supplier can cause

Remove the Stitch-wire from the Stitch Head#InformationActionStepADetail A: Cut hereCut the stitch-wire to the rightof the stitch-wire guide block.1Pu

InformationActionStepRemove enough stitch-wire to leave theend of the stitch-wire clean and straight.Use wire-cutters to remove thedamaged end of the

InformationActionStepPush stitch-wire in direction of arrowPush the stitch-wire into thestitchwire guide block.4ADetail A:Make sure the stitch-wire ru

InformationActionStepCheck that a stitch is made. If needed,repeat the previous step.If a stitch is still not made, repeat theprocedure. Install the S

Clear paper from the trim stopIntroductionClear paper from the trim stop if the books are not trimmed square. If paper trimmingscollect on the trim st

IllustrationA[93] Trim Stop#Trim StopAClear paper from the trim stop#InformationActionStepRemove the trim bin.1See ‘Illustration’ on page 138.Loosen t

This chapter gives information on how to run a job on the Booklet maker. For information on howto operate the printer, refer to the printer documentat

Chapter 6 - Maintenance140Clear paper from the trim stop

Appendix ASpecifications

Specifications#10-35 °C35-85% relative humidityUp to 2000 m above mean sea levelOperating ConditionsCycle time: Printer dependentInterset gap: 1 secon

80 - 160 g/m² normal paper types70 - 250 g/m² dependant on paper type and qualityStock RangeMaximum finished book thickness: 10mm (approximately200 pa

Stand-by: ambientIn operation: 66 dB (A), peak 87 dB (A)Noise EmissionComplies with CE and UL. Conforms to FCC rules Part15 Class A.Approvals* Standar

Appendix BDeclaration of Conformity

Declaration of Conformity#Watkiss Automation LimitedName of Manufactur-er:Watkiss HouseBlaydon RoadSandy, BedfordshireSG19 1RZUnited KingdomAddress of

Turn On the Booklet makerProcedure1.Connect the Booklet maker to the mains power supply.2.Use the mains ON/OFF switch to turn ON the Booklet maker.Res

Enter the Job SettingsIntroductionMake the settings for a new job in the BASIC window on the touch screen. See thechapter “The User Interface” for m

Procedure for a New Job#InformationActionStepTouch BASIC 1Touch PAPER SIZE. Enter the dimensions of the pa-per.The job setting is easier if you first

Procedure for a Saved Job1.Touch LOAD & SAVE 2.Touch the job name or use the Up arrow and the Down arrow to select the job.3.Touch LOAD.4.Wait unt

Stacker and Book Stacker adjustmentAdjust the StackerAdjust the stacker according to the size and thickness of the finished book (see ‘Adjustthe Stack

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Run the job1.Make sure the adjustments on the Booklet maker are complete before you release theprint job from the print queue.2.Start the print job. T

Chapter 3The User Interface

The Touch ScreenIntroductionABC[6] The User Interface#START ButtonASTOP ButtonBTouch ScreenCThe user interface includes a colour touch screen and STAR

Illustration53217846[7] The Touch ScreenComponent - function table#FunctionComponentNo.The touch screen buttons are divided into groupsthat have conne

FunctionComponentNo.The STATUS line shows the machine status.Status5The Booklet maker is READY or RUNNING.- GREENPLEASE WAIT - wait until the Booklet

The Job MimicIntroductionThe job mimic shows the current machine status.Illustration[8] The Job MimicComponent - function table#InformationIconNo.The

InformationIconNo.The set thickness, in mm, is shown.3The number of forms is shown. Ifthe pressure is adjusted, the settingis shown in brackets. A red

The BASIC WindowIntroductionThe BASIC window gives you access to frequently-changed machine settings.Button overviewThe BASIC Window Buttons#Informa

InformationButtonTo make the square spine of the book, pressure is appliedto the spine. This process is called forming.Touch FORM to specify the amoun

The LOAD & SAVE WindowIntroductionThe LOAD & SAVE window lets you save and reload job settings. Each job is givena name. The jobs are displa

ContentsChapter 1Introduction to the Booklet maker...5Introduction...

InformationButtonTo delete a particular job it must be unlocked. Touch thejob name or use the Up arrow or Down arrow to make theselection from the job

The ADVANCED WindowIntroductionThe ADVANCED window gives you access to special machine functions.Button overview#InformationButtonIf the machine cal

The CONFIGURE WindowIntroductionThe CONFIGURE window lets you make changes to the configuration of the machine.Some functions and buttons are only a

The MENU WindowIntroductionMENU shows the settings that are not changed during day-to-day operation.These settings include Change the Access Level Ch

InformationButtonThe counters display the number of books that have been made number of sheets that have been processed number of stitches that have b

Chapter 4Standard Tasks

This chapter describes the standard tasks that are needed in the day-to-day operation of yourBooklet maker.Load and Save the Job SettingsIntroductionT

Adjust the Stitch PitchIntroductionThe stitch pitch is the space between the stitches. The machine automatically calculatesthe stitch pitch according

Open the Connecting Bridge CoverIntroductionThe Booklet maker will not stop if you open the connecting bridge cover.A[15] Connecting Bridge Cover in t

Open and Close the Folder CoverIntroductionIf a machine error occurs, or for maintenance. To access the stitch area To access the folder areaNote:The

Chapter 5Error Conditions, Problems and Solutions...55Clear a Printer Error...

1.Lower the folder cover.2.Turn the handle through 90° to lock.3.Close the locking handle to lock the folder cover.Chapter 4 - Standard Tasks40Open an

Lift and Lower the Clincher FrameIntroductionAB[17] Folder Cover in the vertical position.#Folder CoverAClincher FrameBABC[18] Clincher Frame Componen

When to doIf a machine error occurs, or for maintenance. To clear a paper jam in the stitch area To unlock the Booklet maker main deckLift the Clinche

Open the Gathering Area CoverIntroductionABC[19] Gathering Area Cover.#Connecting Bridge Cover openAGathering Area CoverBGathering Area Cover HandleCW

Lift the Booklet maker Main DeckIntroductionABCED[20] Lift the Booklet maker Main Deck#Folder Cover openAConnecting Bridge Cover openBClincher Frame l

Continue with the procedure below.If the error message is not dis-played:Caution:Keep your hands and fingers clear when you lift the main deck.Attenti

Empty the Trim BinIntroductionAB[21] Trim Bin Open.#Trim Bin Side HandleATrim Bin openBNote:The Booklet maker operates with the trim bin removed for a

3.Empty the trim bin4.Fit the bottom of the trim bin over the mounting rail.5.Push the trim bin closed at the top.Chapter 4 - Standard Tasks 47Empty t

Open the Stitch-Wire CabinetIntroductionA[22] Stitch-wire Cabinet.#Stitch-wire Cabinet openAWhen to do To see if the stitch-wire is jammed or finished

Adjust the StackerIntroductionThe collection table must be in the correct position for the stacker to operate. The positionof the collection table dep

Chapter 1Introduction to the Book-let maker

Collection tableBOrange plastic hand-screwCCatch trayDProcedure1.#InformationActionStepFor books that are 1.5mm thick orless, use position 1.For books

Adjust the Book Stacker- Illustration[25] Push the book support to the leftA[26] The magnetic paper guide for thin books#Magnetic paper guideAProcedur

Unload the Book StackerIntroductionAB[27] The book divider#Guide railABook dividerBProcedure1.If required, insert the book divider so that the stack d

Operate the Booklet maker offlineIntroductionYou can hand feed sets into the Booklet maker if offline operation is needed. The machineoperates when yo

Chapter 4 - Standard Tasks54Operate the Booklet maker offline

Chapter 5Error Conditions, Prob-lems and Solutions

This chapter describes how to correct problems that can occur on your Booklet maker. If a problemcontinues, contact your service engineer.Clear a Prin

Clear a Booklet maker errorIntroductionIf a paper jam or other error occurs in the Booklet maker, the printer and the Bookletmaker stop. The type of e

General ProblemsThe Booklet maker does not start#Is the touch screen illuminated?YesNoAre error messages displayed on the touch screen?¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦

Is the Booklet maker turned ON and connected to the mains power supply of thecorrect type and voltage?YesNoReplace the fuse at the mains input (see ‘C

IntroductionIntroductionThis User Manual is applicable to all model Océ BLM550 booklet makers. The OcéBLM550 PRO version is an Océ BLM550 booklet make

Book QualityPaper Size and Book Quality Instructions Careful measurement of the paper size and set thickness is important. To make an accurate book yo

Is the paper within specification (see ‘Specifications’ on page 142)?NoYesDo not use paper that is outside the specification.¦¦VHave you accurately me

Clean the static elimination bars (see ‘Clean the Static Elimination Bars’ on page 115).Does the problem continue?NoYesFurther action is not needed.¦¦

The spine is incorrect along the full length. Is the folder coverclosed fully?¦¦¦¦¦¦¦VNoYesLock the folder cover (see ‘Close the FolderCover’ on page

Adjust the NUMBER of forms setting. Increase the NUMBERof forms to give more spine form and decrease the NUMBERof forms to give less spine form.Does t

Stitching problems - the book is not stitchedCAB[31] Pulling stitch-wire#Stitch-wire cabinetAStitch-wireBAccessory bagCBDCA[32] Stitch-wire jam#Middle

NoYesSelect STITCHES 1 - 6 (see ‘The BASICWindow’ on page 27).¦¦VCheck the stitch-wire spool. Is there stitch-wire present?NoYesLoad a new stitch-wire

the distance between the ends of the stitch legs is approximately 1 mm, the distancecan vary by +/- 0.5 mm has a flat crown.#Is the stitch formed cor

Have you entered the measured PAPER SIZE into the touchscreen?¦¦¦¦¦¦VNoYesEnter the correct, measured PAPER SIZEinto the touch screen.¦¦VTouch ADVANCE

Set TRIM to AUTO.Does the problem continue?¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦VNoYesFurther action is notneeded.If you need to use a cus-tom trim size, enter thetrim dimen

InstallationYour Booklet maker must be installed by a service engineer. Special knowledge is neededto install the machine.Attention:Only connect the m

Re-reference the machine.Touch ADVANCED > RE-REF > RE-REF to re-reference the machine.Does the problem continue?NoYesFurther action is not neede

[33] Blade witness mark in the centre of the book[34] Blade damage mark#Are there marks on the trimmed edge other than the blade witness mark?YesNoCal

Clean the former roller (see ‘Clean theFormer Roller’ on page 118).¦¦¦¦VGrease marks near the stitchesAre there grease or oil spots on the spineof the

Print a sample to the printer stacker. Is the printer the cause of the dirty marks?YesNoPrinter service is required.¦VCall your service engineer.Damag

Run a standard job using paper of 80 g/m² (20 lb bond).Does the problem continue?¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦¦VNoYesThe problem is caused bythe cover material or thefini

Error MessagesMessage listInformation and error messages are shown in the message list.The error messages are shown in order of priority.Follow the ac

SolutionCauseProblemBooks are being deliveredto the stacker too fast.This error can happenwhen you insert books in-to the stacker by hand.Press the re

SolutionCauseProblemRemember to check thepaper size.To make an accurate bookyou must enter accuratepaper dimen-sions into thetouch screen.Measure the

SolutionCauseProblemUse the mains ON/OFFswitch. Turn the machineOFF, then turn the ma-chine ON. If the problemcontinues, then call yourservice enginee

SolutionCauseProblemSee ‘Jam in the Trim Area’on page 96There is an error at theoutfeed. Remove the trimbin and open the trim stopguard to remove the

Description of the Booklet makerIntroductionThe Booklet maker operates online with digital printers to process sets of printed pagesinto stitched book

SolutionCauseProblemSee ‘Jam in the Folder orFormer Area’ on page 91Open the folder cover, re-move the paper, close thefolder cover.FORM ROLLER ER-ROR

SolutionCauseProblemSee ‘Jam at Book Stackeroutfeed’ on page 99There is a jam in thestacker out-feed or thereare paper-trimmings in thestacker outfeed

SolutionCauseProblemUse the mains ON/OFFswitch. Turn the machineOFF, then turn the ma-chine ON. If the problemcontinues, then call yourservice enginee

SolutionCauseProblemThe rotate axis is moving.This message clears whenthe adjustment is com-plete.If the message does notclear, touch ADVANCED> RE

SolutionCauseProblemUse the mains ON/OFFswitch. Turn the machineOFF, then turn the ma-chine ON. If the problemcontinues, then call yourservice enginee

SolutionCauseProblemThe stitch axis is moving.This message clears whenthe adjustment is com-plete.If the message does notclear, touch AD-VANCED >

SolutionCauseProblemPress the reset button onthe stacker. If the messagedoes not clear, use thestacker mains ON/OFFswitch. Turn the stackerOFF, then t

SolutionCauseProblemThe trim blade is in thewrong position. TouchSTART to reset the po-sition.Follow the instructions onthe screen.TRIM BLADE NOTPAR

Clear Paper JamsIntroductionABDCE[40] Paper Jam Locations#Connecting BridgeAGathering AreaBStitch AreaCFold and Forming AreasDTrim AreaEChapter 5 - Er

IllustrationA[41] Paper Jam Location - Bridge Infeed#Bridge Infeed CoverAJam in the Bridge Infeed1.Open the connecting bridge cover.2.Open the bridge

Component - function tableOperator Side of the Booklet maker#FunctionComponentThe connecting bridge moves the printed sheets fromthe printer to the Bo

6.Close the connecting bridge cover.Illustrationüüûûû[42] Gathering Area Belt PositionsJam in the Stitch Area#InformationActionStepSee ‘Open and Close

InformationActionStepAA: Press to manually operate theclincher.Check for broken or damagedstitches in the clincher area.Manually operate the clinchert

IllustrationACB[44] Trimmer Infeed Conveyor viewed from above.#Trimmer Infeed ConveyorAFormer-clamp mechanismBReach in here to access the trim-infeed

Former clamp mechanism.C#InformationActionStepSee ‘Lift the Booklet maker MainDeck’ on page 44Open the Booklet maker maindeck1Remove the trim bin.2The

InformationActionStepLook down through the formerclamp. Insert the right hand end of theshaft into the bearing, against thespring pressure. Rotate the

IllustrationACB[48] Trim Stop Guard#Orange Plastic Hand ScrewALocking PlateBTrim Stop GuardCIllustrationA[49] Location of the sensor#Check under here

Jam in the Trim Area#InformationActionStepRemove the trim bin.1See ‘Illustration’ on page 95.Loosen the 2 orange plastic handscrews to release the loc

IllustrationAB[50] Book Stacker infeed#Book Stacker infeedABook Stacker reset buttonBJam at Book Stacker infeedThe error message JAM AT STACKER INFEED

IllustrationCAB[51] Book Stacker outfeed - 1DE[52] Book Stacker outfeed - 2#Book Stacker outfeedABook Stacker reset buttonBPusherCBook Stacker outfeed

Jam at Book Stacker outfeedThe error message JAM AT STACKER OUTFEED is displayed. This means a book orsome paper trimmings are covering the sensor at