Like any other piece of equipment, a paper
folding machine requires regular maintenance and cleaning.Here are seven tips for maintaining your paper
folder or paper folding machine.
Like any other piece of equipment, a paper
folding machine requires regular maintenance and cleaning. In order to
keep your paper folder in excellent condition, you need to make sure
that you maintain it. Here are seven tips for maintaining your paper
folder or paper folding machine.
Before cleaning your
paper folding machine, be sure to turn the power off and unplug the
power cord from the outlet. If the unit is not unplugged from the wall,
it can be extremely dangerous. Whenever using a paper folding machine
it is essential to ensure that clothing, fingers and jewelry are kept
away from the moving parts.
When the unit is not in use,
put the machine cover in place to prevent dust, paper particles, etc.
from accumulating on the fold rollers. When dust accumulates on the
fold rollers the paper will not feed as efficiently often leading to
paper jams.
If paper particles, dust, ink, etc.
accumulate on the fold rollers; it may cause the paper to fold
improperly. Clean the rollers periodically to prevent this occurrence.
The best way to clean the fold rollers is to use a gentle solution of
soap and water to wipe down the rollers and remove any dust or debris
from the rollers. This may require removing the paper rollers from the
folding machine. However, some paper folders are designed to allow
users to remove the rollers and others are not. If you machine is not
designed to allow easy removal of the rollers (without tools) it is
best not to remove the rollers.
If paper particles, dust,
ink, etc. accumulate on either the paper feed rubber roller or the
paper separator, paper feed performance deteriorates, causing paper to
slip and possibly jam. Clean the rubber roller and separator
periodically to prevent this occurrence. Again, the use of soap and
water is the simplest way to accomplish this.
Periodically clean the paper feed tires to prevent marking.
Consumable
products include: Paper feed rubber roller, rubber brake, and paper
feed separator. After considerable use these parts will eventually wear
out and need to be replaced. You will know that the rollers need to be
replaced when they become cracked and look worn or when they become
worn smooth and are no longer efficient in grabbing paper (after they
have been cleaned).
Even if you regularly maintain your paper folder, it is still possible
to have difficulties. If you have cleaned all the rollers, replaced
worn consumable parts and still have problems then you may need to
contact a qualified technician and have your folder looked at.
Jeff McRitchie is the designer and Director of Marketing for MyBinding.com. He has written over 100 articles on binding machines, binding covers, Paper Folding Machines,binding supplies,laminators,laminating supplies,paper handling equipments,binders,index tabs, and shredders.
