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Manual document feeding
In its normal “on-line” mode of operation the 2750 automatically processes documents passed from the
printer. The 2750 also allows off-line operation, accepting hand-fed documents for folding. Because the
width measuring system in the bridge is inactive when the folder is off-line, hand folding has limitations
which do not apply to on-line operation:
• Bookfolding is not possible.
• The final fold in the on-line process delivers two equal-width panels. In the manual mode the last
panel is simply the surplus resulting from accordion folding, ranging in width from 3½” (90mm) to the
selected accordion panel width.
• All documents are treated as “SEL” (Short Edge Leading), and should be entered that way: for
example, a 22” x 34” print should be hand-fed with the 22” edge leading. There is nothing to stop you
feeding it long edge first, but this gives unpredictable results and should be avoided.
• Neatness of the folded packet depends on the operator. If the document is skewed as it enters the
infeed slot, the skew will multiply with each accordion fold to give an undesirable fan effect. This
means that care must be taken, particularly with documents over 50” (1.25m), to square up the
leading edge of the document.
Stacker outfeed slot Manual infeed slot
Accordion
folder lid
When hand feeding not in use, push the accessory plate forward to
close off gap between accordion folder lid and in-feed rollers
Rear of diverter tower, showing stacker/off-line components
Handfeed Mode is invoked by pressing the HANDFEED Button on the Operator Control panel sending a
signal to the host controller that the folder is off-line and unavailable for processing a job. The user will
not be allowed to enter Handfeed Mode while the folder is processing a job or if the folder has received a
sheet coming command from the host signaling the start of a new job. Attempts to invoke Handfeed Mode
under these circumstances will result in an audible beep.
If the folder is not connected to a host controller be sure the printer is inactive and the last print has exited
the folder before invoking Handfeed Mode. When the Handfeed Mode is active, the bridge diverter will
disengage, creating a barrier to incoming prints. Prints exiting the printer will fall to the floor below the
bridge. Be sure to deselect hand feeding when the handfeed operation is completed.
Once the folder has entered Handfeed Mode, the display will show the available fold programs with an
asterisk indicating the active program. Note that the button-to-program assignments may vary from those
available on-line. This is a key operator or technician setup.
If an attempt is made to handfeed and the HANDFEED push-button is not depressed, a warning
beep will sound.