Bi-Fold Multiple Sheets Adjustment Procedure
Note: The Bi-Fold Multiple Sheets Adjustment feature is available with an optional Production Ready Booklet Maker Finisher.
1. From the PredictPrint Media Manager main window, select Profiles.
The Profiles window appears.
2. Select the Fold Adjustment tab.
The Fold Adjustment option appears.
3. Select either the New or Edit button.
If you edit an existing fold adjustment, select the desired profile from the list and then select the Edit button.
The [New or Existing] Profile Properties window opens.
4. Type a new name, or if desired, edit the existing name.
It is recommend that you use a name such as Single Fold Plain or something that indicates the fold type.
5. From the drop-down menu, select the Bi-Fold Multiple Sheets Fold Type.
6. Select desired settings such as Size, Coating, and Weight.
7. Select the Test Print button.
The Fold Adjustment - Test Print window appears.
8. For the Trim option, ensure that Off is selected.
Note: The Trim selection is available only when the press is connected to an optional Production Ready Booklet Maker Finisher and an optional trimmer device.
9. Select the desired tray, and then select the Start button.
After the test prints complete, the [New or Existing] Profile Properties window reopens.
Note: This screen varies depending on the selected Fold Type.
10. Obtain the printed samples from the output area of the press.
11. Measure the sample output and record the bi-fold position on a sheet of paper.
12. Select the correct the bi-fold position for the multiple sheets option:
•Left Side of Fold is Longer: Use the Up and Down Arrow buttons and enter the measurement value that you obtain during the previous step in the A Length window. The left side of the fold is the one with the printed arrow on it.
•Right Side of Fold is Longer: Use the Up and Down Arrow buttons and enter the measurement value that you obtain during the previous step in the A Length window.
•Left and Right Sides are Equal
When you use the Up and Down Arrow buttons to adjust the fold position, the fold image changes to show the new fold position.
13. To select the desired settings, use the Up and Down Arrow buttons and first select Adjust Position, then enter the correct fold positions.
Note: The Trim selection is available only when the press is connected to an optional Production Ready Booklet Maker Finisher and an optional trimmer device.
14. Run more test prints to ensure that the fold position is now correct.
a. Select the Test Print button.
b. Select the desired tray.
c. If you use the Trim settings, ensure that On is selected for the Test Print Trim option.
d. Select the Start button.
e. Obtain the printed samples from the output area of the press.
f. Measure the sample output and record the bi-fold position on a sheet of paper.
g. Select the correct the bi-fold position for the multiple sheets option.
h. Repeat the previous steps until the desired output is achieved.
15. When desired output is achieved, select OK to save and close the Fold Adjustment Profile.
Note: After multiple attempts, if acceptable output cannot be achieved, select OK to save and close the profile. For further assistance, contact the Customer Support Center.