Using the Fastback S41 Edge Splitter and Setting the Paper Stop

Using the Edge Splitter

The Fastback edge splitter is extremely easy to use. However, care mustbe taken to ensure that all the sheets in a document are evenly joggedbefore splitting the paper. For optimal results, some papers mayrequire special adjustments to the splitter settings. If necessary, itis possible to adjust the depth, rate, and pass modes to settings forthe paper being prepared before you start the edge preparation process.These advanced settings are not discussed here but will be the subjectof another article.

1. Check the paper stop. It should be1/32" from the edge of the paper. Adjust if necessary. Instructions foradjusting the paper stop are found below.

2. Place paper inthe book cavity aligned to the right side. The jogging motor willautomatically start. Lightly apply pressure to the top edge of thepaper and allow the machine to jog for a few seconds to ensure that allthe sheets are properly aligned before splitting. The sound you hear atthis point is only the jogging motor. The splitting process will notbegin until you push the green button. If the paper stop is placed tooclose to the paper, it may cause the sheets to ride up out of thesplitter. If the stop is placed too far away, the paper will movearound in the Splitter, which may interfere with the machine's abilityto adequately prepare the paper.

3. Continue to press lightlyon the top edge of the paper and push the green button. The joggingmotor stops, the paper is clamped, and the splitting process begins.The display will read: "WORKING" To halt the paper preparation processin progress, press the HALT button. Depending on where it is in thecycle, the process may take a few seconds to stop.

4. When thedisplay reads "REMOVE BOOK" remove the book block from the splitter.The book block is now ready for binding (please refer to your bindingmanual for instructions on binding).

Setting the Paper Stop:

The paper stop prevents the paper from moving laterally in the bookcavity during the jogging and edge splitting process, ensuring betterresults. The paper stop is easily adjusted to any position you wishalong the support fence. Here is how you adjust the paper stop...

1. Loosen the paper stop by holding the rear portion of the stop andturning the front portion of the stop counter clockwise.

2.Move the paper stop so that it is approximately 1/32" (or 1mm) from theedge of the paper. It is important to leave a slight space between thepaper and the paper stop. If the stop is positioned too closely to thebook it can cause the sheets to ride up. If the stop is too far thepaper will move around too much and the edge will not be properlysplit.

3. Tighten the paper stop.