Pitney Bowes DI425 FastPac Inserting Systems - Manual (Page 82)

Appendix A —Glossary
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Term Definitions
End-of-Collation A machine function that detects the presence or
absence of an end-of-collation mark (see below).
This mark signals an inserting system that a colla-
tion is complete.
End-of-Collation
Mark
A mark designating a particular sheet or insert as
the last page of a collation. The presence or ab-
sence of the mark can signal end-of-collation.
Envelope Depth The dimension of an envelope measured from its
flap fold to its opposite (bottom) edge.
Envelope Feeder A device that feeds mailing envelopes into an in-
serting system.
Envelope Stop An inserting machine station where a mailing
envelope is parked, open and ready for insertion.
The envelope stop position may be user adjust-
able.
Error Any fault condition detected by a paper-handling
system that requires remedial action on the part of
the user or the system.
Any abnormal condition that causes the system
to stop while running, or prevents it from starting
normally.
Any stoppage of paper while running that is not
recoverable by the machine. A paper jam. A fault.
ESD Electrostatic Discharge. Can damage delicate
electronic components if proper grounding proce-
dures are not followed.
Face Down Loading material with its front, printed side down.
Face Up Loading material with its front, printed side up.
Failure Any component failure that requires service ad-
justment, repair or replacement. An operator can-
not correct a failure.
Fanning Flipping through a stack of sheets, inserts or en-
velopes to help improve singulation. Also called
“aeration.” This loading process effectively sepa-
rates material and enhances feed reliability.
Feeder A device that separates one piece of material
from a stack and drives it into a paper handling
mechanism such as a folder or inserter for further
processing.