Baumfolder Older Folder - Manual (Page 13)

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Setting up a Job
Before you set up any job, check the sample fold. The folder operator should make sure they
have enough fold plates in the folder you will be using.
For an example: If you have a four-panel wrap around fold, you would need three up plates.
That would mean you would either need a six-plate folder in the parallel or an eight-page unit
(second section) to run in tandem. The four-panel wrap around would fold up in the number
one fold plate then deflect past the number two, three, and four fold plates. Instead of having
the eight-page unit at a right angle to the parallel, it would be running parallel with the
parallel unit. The signature would go straight into the eight-page unit and make the last two
folds in the number one and three fold plates. The purpose of not making two folds in the
parallel unit and one in the eight-page unit is to allow a longer sheet/signature against the
guide in the eight-page unit.
Space will not permit to go through all of the examples of the different folds. Baum has
copies of a book titled “Imposition Manual”. Please call 800-543-6107 for your copy.
** Before starting to set up the job, DISCONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY **
SETTING UP THE FOLDER
1. We will describe setting up a Letter Fold on a three or four plate folder. Remove the first
and third fold plates and lay them in a safe place where they will not get damaged.
2. We will use the number one and three fold plates, going up into the number one fold
plate, deflect past number two fold plate then into number three plate deflecting the
number four fold plate. We will go up one third in number one fold plate, setting the first
fold roller with one thickness of paper. Two thickness will go through number two roll but
the trailing one third will still be one thickness, so the number two roller will also be set at
one thickness. (Always set the roller for the trailing thickness). The paper will deflect
number two-fold plate and go through number three roller, again for one thickness. It still
is one thickness for the last one third of the paper/sheet. The paper goes up in the
number three fold plate one third, now we have three thickness into the number four roller
so, set it for three thickness. We will deflect the number four-fold plate; so number five
roller will be set at three thicknesses. And out the slitter shaft.
3. Cut two strips of paper approximately two inches wide and twelve inches long. Place a
strip of paper, one on the left end of the roller and one on the
right end of the roller. The strips should be approximately one
inch from the each end of the roller. Using the hand wheel,
back the strips of paper between the number one roller and
the main drive roller about two or three inches, then rock the
hand wheel the other direction to set the rollers. When turning
the fold rollers backwards the rolls separate slightly. If you
test the rollers before turning them forward, you would get a
false setting. After rocking the rollers forward, pull on both
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