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Watkiss PowerSquare™224 User Manual with Side-Trimming option English, Issue 5, June 2013 - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 2
© Watkiss Automation Limited 2013 All Rights Reserved. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation without prior written permission is prohibited, except as allowed under the copyright laws. Warranty The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Watkiss Automation - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 3
Cover 34 Lift and Lower the Clincher Frame 35 Open the Gathering Area Cover 36 Lift the PowerSquare Main Deck 36 continued . . . User Manual for Watkiss PowerSquare™224 with side-trimmer English, Issue 5, June 2013. Watkiss Part No. 960-941 Effective Serial No. WA/PSQ/0800 onwards Watkiss - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 4
Problems 57 Message List 72 Paper Jams 84 Clear a Stitch-wire Jam 92 Clear a Stitch Head Jam 94 Calibrate the Touch Screen 97 Change the Fuses - PowerSquare 97 Change the Fuses - Book Stacker 98 Change the Fuses - Side-Trimmer 98 Manually park the Shuttle 100 6. Maintenance 103 Service - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 5
before you use your PowerSquare. Warning and Caution Messages The warning and caution messages used in this manual are shown below. WARNING: A WARNING message tells you that a procedure or operation can be dangerous. To prevent injury, you must follow the instructions. Watkiss PowerSquare™224 User - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 6
damage, you must follow the instructions. Installation Your PowerSquare must be installed by a Watkiss service engineer. Special knowledge is needed you have any questions or problems, refer to the problem solving section in this manual (see "Error Conditions, Problems and Solutions" on page - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 7
PowerSquare Stacker FIGURE 1. Operator Side of the PowerSquare. Book Stacker FIGURE 2. Book Stacker (optional) P2T Side-Trimmer FIGURE 3. Side-Trimmer (optional) Watkiss PowerSquare™224 User Manual 3 - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 8
holds the spool of stitch-wire. The trim bin collects the paper that is trimmed from the edge of the book. 4 Watkiss PowerSquare™224 User Manual - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 9
the PowerSquare, the current settings are stored. The fuses make sure the operator and the machine are protected if there is an electrical problem or short circuit. The voltage label is fitted to the PowerSquare during the installation procedure. The voltage label displays the selected voltage. The - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 10
Book Stacker or turns OFF the Book Stacker. 5 Fuses The fuses make sure the operator and the machine are protected if there is an electrical problem or short circuit. 6 Watkiss PowerSquare™224 User Manual - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 11
power ON/OFF The mains power ON/OFF switch turns ON the switch Side-Trimmer or turns OFF the Side-Trimmer. Watkiss PowerSquare™224 User Manual 7 - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 12
Description of the PowerSquare No. Component Function 8 Fuses The fuses make sure the operator and the machine are protected if there is an electrical problem or short circuit. 9 Rating and serial label The rating label displays the type of machine, serial number, power use and fuse information - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 13
15. Information about standard procedures, for example opening covers to clear a paper jam, is included in "Standard Tasks" on page 29. Watkiss PowerSquare™224 User Manual 9 - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 14
Begin Paper and Book Quality Instructions • The size of the types are all the same size. See "Book Quality Problems" on page 57 for further information. Set Thickness and Sheet modes: Sheet thickness and page count This is the default operating mode. Measure the thickness of a single sheet Manual - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 15
> MACHINE OPTIONS. • Touch mm > CLOSE. Note: This set can be made into a book. See "Operate the PowerSquare offline" on page 53. Watkiss PowerSquare™224 User Manual 11 - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 16
, according to the PAGE SIZE and SET THICKNESS settings. To change the setting, touch TRIM. See "TRIM" on page 21 12 Watkiss PowerSquare™224 User Manual - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 17
If the side-trim size is 190mm or less, remove the book supports. See "Remove and re-fit the Side-Trimmer Book Supports" on page 48. 10 Touch CLOSE. 11 If needed, save not acceptable, make adjustments. See "Book Quality Problems" on page 57 for further information. Watkiss PowerSquare™224 User - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 18
. The PowerSquare displays a message if the side-trim bin is full. See "Empty the Side-Trim Bin" on page 44. 14 Watkiss PowerSquare™224 User Manual - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 19
operate the touch screen, the selected function is not available. Some functions are not available when the machine is in operation. Watkiss PowerSquare™224 User Manual 15 - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 20
restore the normal brightness. The touch screen takes two or three minutes to reach full brightness. FIGURE 9. The Touch Screen 16 Watkiss PowerSquare™224 User Manual - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 21
The book counter shows the number of books made. The counter is reset to zero when the PowerSquare is turned off. Watkiss PowerSquare™224 User Manual 17 - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 22
shows the original feed edge in the printer The stitch pitch is shown only when a non-standard setting is selected. 18 Watkiss PowerSquare™224 User Manual - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 23
bottom shows if the trim is offset from the centre-line. A red X shows that the side-trim function is not active. Watkiss PowerSquare™224 User Manual 19 - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 24
to the size of the paper. If a non-standard stitch pitch is needed, use STITCH PITCH to make the adjustment. 20 Watkiss PowerSquare™224 User Manual - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 25
of spine form. Touch - to decrease the amount of spine form. The range is -9 to +9. The default setting is 0. Use THRESHOLD to choose if a square spine is formed. If the SET THICKNESS value is thinner turned off. Touch AUTO to select the default trim position. Watkiss PowerSquare™224 User Manual 21 - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 26
side-trim dimension. - TRIM OFFSET By default, the book is trimmed equally on both sides. Touch '+' or '-' to move the trim position away from the centre line. The range is -40mm to +40mm, dependent on how much is to be trimmed. The default setting is 0mm. 22 Watkiss PowerSquare™224 User Manual - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 27
line appears. The red line fills from left to right. Hold DELETE until the red line reaches the right-hand side. Watkiss PowerSquare™224 User Manual 23 - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 28
list. Touch BY INDEX to list jobs in numerical order. the machine gives a number to all jobs that are saved. 24 Watkiss PowerSquare™224 User Manual - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 29
before the MAKE BOOK button will operate. For safety reasons, this function is disabled when the gathering area cover is open. Watkiss PowerSquare™224 User Manual 25 - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 30
for stitches. Touch STITCH SENSOR to turn the stitch sensor on or off. The default setting is ON. - PRESET PAPER SIZES The preset paper sizes can be either DELAY - TAMPER TIME FORM SETUP This button is used by the service engineer. TAMPER TIME adjusts the time that the tamper touches the set - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 31
. Supervisor access level is needed for this function. Other functions on this button are used by the service engineer. Touch BRIDGE to re-reference the bridge axes. Supervisor access level is needed for this function the red line reaches the right-hand side. Watkiss PowerSquare™224 User Manual 27 - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 32
3 - The User Interface - The MENU Window 28 Watkiss PowerSquare™224 User Manual - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 33
CHAPTER 4 Standard Tasks Introduction This chapter describes the standard tasks that are needed in the day-to-day operation of your PowerSquare. Watkiss PowerSquare™224 User Manual 29 - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 34
the memory and reloaded for use again at a later date. Load the 'Default Job Template' to reset the PowerSquare to normal settings. Save a job 1. has made the adjustments. Reset the PowerSquare to default settings 1. Touch LOAD & SAVE . 2. Select the Default Job Template from the list of jobs. 3. - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 35
STITCHES to close the window. The stitch pitch value is not displayed in the job mimic or on the STITCHES button. Watkiss PowerSquare™224 User Manual 31 - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 36
5mm from each side. For example, if the book is 210mm wide, the default trim is 205mm. This sidetrim dimension can be changed. Touch BASIC > SIDE TRIM to adjust the TRIM OFFSET. 2. Touch CLOSE to close the window. Select the default side-trim offset 1. Touch BASIC > SIDE TRIM and then touch AUTO. 2. - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 37
Cover in the open position. WARNING: Keep your hands, clothing and hair away from the belts. • Lift the connecting bridge cover. Watkiss PowerSquare™224 User Manual 33 - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 38
). 1. Lower the folder cover. 2. Turn the handle through 90° to lock. 3. Close the locking handle to lock the folder cover. 34 Watkiss PowerSquare™224 User Manual - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 39
towards the middle of the machine. If necessary, lift and rotate the locking-handle to a new position. 4. Close the folder cover. Watkiss PowerSquare™224 User Manual 35 - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 40
. CAUTION: Do not lift the main deck if the error message FOLD BLADE NOT PARKED is shown on the screen. 36 Watkiss PowerSquare™224 User Manual - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 41
cover, remove any paper, close the folder cover. Touch START , then follow the instructions on the screen. Wait for the message to clear. Then continue with the procedure 60°. The weight of the main deck is supported by a gas strut. Let the gas strut control the movement of the main deck. - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 42
bin 4. Fit the bottom of the trim bin over the mounting rail. 5. Push the trim bin closed at the top. 38 Watkiss PowerSquare™224 User Manual - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 43
open Procedure FIGURE 19. Stitch-wire Cabinet 1. Open the stitch-wire cabinet cover. The cover is held closed by a magnetic catch. Watkiss PowerSquare™224 User Manual 39 - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 44
) These settings are recommendations. The settings can change with the size, thickness and material of book. Make further adjustment if necessary. Watkiss PowerSquare™224 User Manual - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 45
support to the left Magnetic paper guide Procedure FIGURE 23. The magnetic paper guide for thin books 1. Before you use the Book Stacker, make sure the book support the magnetic paper guide above the book outfeed on the PowerSquare. Insert the loose end of the magnetic paper guide into the slot - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 46
stack does not slip while you unload the books. 2. Remove the books. 3. Push the book support completely to the left (See Figure 22). 4. Remove the book divider until it is needed. Store the book divider on the right-hand end of the guide rail of the stacker. 42 Watkiss PowerSquare™224 User - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 47
the power and communication cables. 3. When needed, rotate the Book Stacker back to the docked position, the latch will click closed. Watkiss PowerSquare™224 User Manual 43 - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 48
-trim bin under the chute. Check the bin is positioned close to the machine. Magnets hold the bin in position. 44 Watkiss PowerSquare™224 User Manual - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 49
-screw Catch tray Set the collection table position according to the size of the book. Read the setting through the window. Watkiss PowerSquare™224 User Manual 45 - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 50
release handle FIGURE 30. The stacker FIGURE 31. The stacker in raised position Procedure - Raise the stacker 1. Press down on the top of the stacker, beside the green belts. 2. At the same time, push down on top of the stacker until it clicks into position. 46 Watkiss PowerSquare™224 User Manual - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 51
the safety chain allows. cables. When needed, rotate the Side-Trimmer back to the docked position, the latch will click closed. Watkiss PowerSquare™224 User Manual 47 - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 52
removed) 1. Outer book support, left (marked LH OUT) 2. Inner book support, left (marked LH IN) 3. Centre book support 4. Inner book support, right (marked RH IN) 5. Outer book support, right (marked RH OUT) FIGURE 35. Side-Trimmer book supports 48 Watkiss PowerSquare™224 User Manual - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 53
4 - Standard Tasks - Remove and re-fit the Side-Trimmer Book Supports Top Cover Outfeed Guard FIGURE 36. The side-trimmer Procedure - Removal Step 1 - preparation Use PAPER SIZE to set the . Open the top cover of the Side-Trimmer. See Figure 36 on page 49. Watkiss PowerSquare™224 User Manual 49 - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 54
supports There are two inner book supports. Remove one at a time. Hold each end of the inner book support and lift upwards. Remove the inner book support through the top of the machine. Repeat with the other inner book support. Inner book support (right) 50 Watkiss PowerSquare™224 User Manual - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 55
on page 48. On each book support, there are semicircular cut outs at each end. Position the cut-outs over the fixing points. Press down on the book support so that it fits onto the fixing points. Fixing Repeat with the other book supports. Watkiss PowerSquare™224 User Manual Cut-out 51 - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 56
the outfeed guard open with one hand and slide the centre book support in though the opening. Keep the book support central. See Figure 36 on page 49 The centre book support is secured with spring clips. Hold the the centre book support with two hands. Lift and slide forwards until it clips onto - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 57
the connecting bridge cover. 4. Open the gathering area cover. 5. Put the set in the gathering area with the middle pages of the book face up. 6. Press the two orange buttons and hold for 9 seconds, or until you hear the folder operate. The time interval changes according to the number of stitches - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 58
4 - Standard Tasks - Operate the PowerSquare offline 54 Watkiss PowerSquare™224 User Manual - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 59
problem continues, contact your Watkiss service engineer. Printer Error If a paper jam or other error occurs in the printer, the printer and the PowerSquare stop. Procedure 1. Clear the printer error. 2. Follow the instructions instructions on the printer. Watkiss PowerSquare™224 User Manual 55 - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 60
the fuse at the mains input. See "Change the Fuses PowerSquare" on page 97 If the problem continues, then call your service engineer. Connect the PowerSquare to the mains supply of the correct type and voltage and then "Calibrate the Touch Screen" on page 97. 56 Watkiss PowerSquare™224 User Manual - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 61
and Solutions - Book Quality Problems Book Quality Problems Paper Size and Book Quality Instructions • Careful measurement of the paper size, and the set or sheet thickness, is important. • To limited to a maximum of +/- 1mm when the machine is in operation. Watkiss PowerSquare™224 User Manual 57 - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 62
and Solutions - Book Quality Problems Untidy book problem • The finished book is not tidy • The sheets are not aligned • The Touch ADVANCED > RE-REF > RE-REF to re-reference the machine. Does the problem continue? Yes No Further action is not needed. Is the paper thin and/or curly? Yes No Call your - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 63
(see page 27). On thin books, this may reduce the production speed. Touch CONFIGURE > SHUTTLE. Increase the TAMPER TIME in increments of 200. Does the problem continue? Yes No Further action is not needed. Call your service engineer Watkiss PowerSquare™224 User Manual 59 - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 64
Problems Spine form problems the touch screen. Does the problem continue? Yes No Further action THRESHOLD if needed. Does the problem continue? Yes No Further action less spine-form. Does the problem continue? Yes No Further action problem continue? Yes No Further action is not needed. Load a Default - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 65
is not needed. Call your service engineer. Stitching problems - the book is not stitched FIGURE 37. Pulling stitch-wire FIGURE 38. Stitch-wire jam Stitch-wire cabinet Stitch-wire Accessory bag Middle wire-tube Large feed gear Stitch-wire jam Small feed gear Watkiss PowerSquare™224 User Manual 61 - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 66
and Solutions - Book Quality Problems Is the number of STITCHES set between 1 and 6? Yes No Select STITCHES 1 stitch head. See "Lubricate the Stitch Head" on page 111. Does the problem continue? Yes No Further action is not needed. Call your service engineer 62 Watkiss PowerSquare™224 User Manual - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 67
and Solutions - Book Quality Problems Stitching problems - the book is badly stitched A correctly formed stitch: RE-REF to re-reference the machine. Does the problem continue? Yes No Further action is not needed. Call your service engineer Further action is not needed. Watkiss PowerSquare™224 User - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 68
AUTO turned off in the TRIM window? No Yes Set TRIM to AUTO. Does the problem continue? Yes No Further action is not needed. If you need to use a the machine. Does the problem continue? Yes No Further action is not needed. Call your service engineer. 64 Watkiss PowerSquare™224 User Manual - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 69
from the trim stop" on page 120. Is the trim stop clear of paper trimmings? Yes No Clear paper from the trim stop. Does the problem continue? Yes No No further action is needed. Call your service engineer Watkiss PowerSquare™224 User Manual 65 - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 70
Problems Fore-edge Trimming problem your service engineer No further action is needed Blade damage mark Side-Trimming problem - the Set SIDE TRIM to AUTO. Does the problem continue? Yes No Further action is not the side-trimmer to reset. Does the problem continue? Yes No Further action is not - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 71
Problems and Solutions - Book Quality Problems Side-Trimming problem Does the problem continue? problem continue? Yes No Further action is not needed. Call your service engineer. Side-Trimming problem - the book is only trimmed on one side This problem Does the problem continue? the problem continue? - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 72
-Trimmer Book Supports" on page 48. Does the problem continue? Yes No No further action is needed. Turn off the Side-Trimmer at the mains ON/OFF switch. Wait for 5 seconds and then turn on the Side-Trimmer. Does the problem continue? Yes No Further action is not needed. Call your service engineer - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 73
the Side-Trimmer Book Supports" on page 48. Call your service engineer if there are marks on the trimmed edge different to a normal witness mark or if the edge is badly trimmed. Side-Trimming problem - cannot enter settings size and/or the amount of trim. Watkiss PowerSquare™224 User Manual 69 - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 74
5 - Error Conditions, Problems and Solutions - Book Quality Problems Dirty marks on book Are there dirty marks on the spine? Marks printer stacker. Is the printer the cause of the dirty marks? No Yes Printer service is required. Call your service engineer. 70 Watkiss PowerSquare™224 User Manual - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 75
cover falling off? No Yes Run a standard job using 80gsm/20# bond paper. Does the problem continue? Yes No The problem is caused by the cover material or the finish. Change the cover material. Call your service engineer. Print a sample to the printer stacker and inspect the pages. Is the printer the - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 76
5 - Error Conditions, Problems and Solutions - Message List Message List Information and error happen when you insert books into the stacker by hand. Press the reset button on the stacker. If the problem continues, then call your service engineer. Bridge axis moving The bridge axis is moving. This - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 77
the mains ON/OFF switch. Turn the machine OFF, then turn the machine ON. If the problem continues, then call your service engineer. The centre axis in the bridge is moving. This message clears when the adjustment is 44. See "Empty the Trim Bin" on page 38. Watkiss PowerSquare™224 User Manual 73 - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 78
the mains ON/OFF switch. Turn the machine OFF, then turn the machine ON. If the problem continues, then call your service engineer. FLOW ERROR BRIDGE There is an error at the connecting bridge. Open the connecting bridge cover or Former Area" on page 86. 74 Watkiss PowerSquare™224 User Manual - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 79
the machine ON. If the problem continues, then call your service engineer. The form clamp is in the wrong position. Touch START to reset the position. Follow the instructions on the screen. Open to reset the position. Follow the instructions on the screen. Watkiss PowerSquare™224 User Manual 75 - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 80
page 84 Touch STOP to clear the message from the screen. If the problem continues, contact your Watkiss service engineer. JAM AT BRIDGE INFEED There is a paper jam at the infeed See -trimmer ON. If the problem continues, then call your service engineer. 76 Watkiss PowerSquare™224 User Manual - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 81
then turn the side-trimmer ON. If the problem continues, then call your service engineer. There is a jam in the stacker infeed. Remove the books from the stacker infeed. Press the reset button on the stacker. See "Jam 85. bridge and remove the paper jam. Watkiss PowerSquare™224 User Manual 77 - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 82
If the problem continues, then call your service engineer. There service engineer. The shuttle is not parked correctly. Open the folder cover and move the shuttle to the park position. Close the folder cover. The shuttle will reset. When the message list is clear, continue operation. See "Manually - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 83
problem continues, contact your service machine ON. If the problem continues, then call your service engineer. REMOVE SET FROM the machine ON. If the problem continues, then call your service engineer. SHUTTLE MOTOR ERROR Use . If the problem continues, then call your service engineer. Sidelay - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 84
wait at least 5 seconds and then turn the side-trimmer ON. If the problem continues, then call your service engineer. The top cover of the side-trimmer is open. Close the top the side-trimmer ON. If the problem continues, then call your service engineer. 80 Watkiss PowerSquare™224 User Manual - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 85
least 5 seconds and then turn the side-trimmer ON. If the problem continues, then call your service engineer. STACKER FULL The stacker is full. Unload the books from TIMEOUT Press STOP . Open the folder cover, remove the paper, close the folder cover. Watkiss PowerSquare™224 User Manual 81 - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 86
ON. If the problem continues, then call your service engineer. SYSTEM ERROR 39.xx Press the reset button problem continues, then call your service engineer. SYSTEM ERROR 41.39 If the side-trimmer setting is 190mm or less, check that the book supports are removed. Otherwise, follow the instructions - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 87
is in the wrong position. Touch START to reset the position. Follow the instructions on the screen. Use the mains ON/OFF switch. Turn the machine OFF, then turn the machine ON. If the problem continues, then call your service engineer. The user has touched the STOP button while the machine is in - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 88
5 - Error Conditions, Problems and Solutions - Paper Jams Paper Jams Connecting Bridge Gathering Area Stitch Area Fold and Forming Areas Trim Area FIGURE 41. FLOW ERROR - BRIDGE is displayed on the screen, touch STOP to clear the message from the screen. 84 Watkiss PowerSquare™224 User Manual - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 89
5 - Error Conditions, Problems and Solutions - Paper Jams Jam in the Gathering Area FIGURE 43. Gathering Area Belt Positions 1. Open the connecting bridge See Figure 43. 5. Close the gathering area cover. 6. Close the connecting bridge cover. Watkiss PowerSquare™224 User Manual 85 - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 90
5 - Error Conditions, Problems and Solutions - Paper Jams Jam in the Stitch Area Step in the clincher area. Man- ually operate the clincher to clear any stitches that are jammed. Press to manually operate the clincher. 5 Lower the clincher frame. 6 Close the folder cover. See "Lift and - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 91
5 - Error Conditions, Problems and Solutions - Paper Jams Jam before the Trimmer The error message JAM BEFORE TRIMMER is displayed. This error can be • a book main deck. 2 Remove the trim bin. Information See "Lift the PowerSquare Main Deck" on page 36 Watkiss PowerSquare™224 User Manual 87 - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 92
5 - Error Conditions, Problems and Solutions - Paper Jams Step Action Information 3 Loosen the trimmer infeed The procedure can be seen from the top of conveyor. with the drive pin. 7 Fit the trim bin. 8 Close the PowerSquare main deck and covers. 88 Watkiss PowerSquare™224 User Manual - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 93
5 - Error Conditions, Problems and Solutions - Paper Jams Jam in the Trim Area Orange Plastic Hand Screw Locking Plate Trim Stop Guard FIGURE 46. Trim light. See Figure 47. Small pieces of paper trimmings can cover the sensor and cause an error message. Watkiss PowerSquare™224 User Manual 89 - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 94
5 - Error Conditions, Problems and Solutions - Paper Jams Step 5 Action Close the trim stop guard. 6 the book. 2. If you are making thin books, attach the magnetic paper guide. See "Adjust the Book Stacker" on page 41. 3. Press the reset button on the stacker. 90 Watkiss PowerSquare™224 User - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 95
- Error Conditions, Problems and Solutions - book, if present. 2. Check for paper-trimmings and remove them, if present. 3. Press the reset button on the stacker. If the pusher is in the forward position so them, if present. 4. Press the reset button on the stacker. Watkiss PowerSquare™224 User - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 96
5 - Error Conditions, Problems and Solutions - Clear a Stitch-wire Jam Clear a Stitch-wire Jam Before You Begin Lift the PowerSquare main deck. See "Lift the PowerSquare of Middle Wire Tube Middle Wire Tube Metal Spring Clip Feed Gears FIGURE 51. Stitch Head 92 Watkiss PowerSquare™224 User Manual - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 97
Problems and Solutions - Clear a Stitch-wire Jam Clear the Jammed Wire Step 1 Action Cut the stitch-wire at position 'A', approximately 50mm (2-inches) from where the stitch-wire leaves the stitch-wire guide. into the head. Stitch Head" on page 118. Watkiss PowerSquare™224 User Manual 93 - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 98
5 - Error Conditions, Problems and Solutions - Clear a Stitch Head Jam Clear a Stitch Head in the clincher area. Man- ually operate the clincher to clear any stitches that are jammed. Press to manually operate the clincher. 5 Lower the clincher frame. See "Lift and Lower the Clincher Frame" on - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 99
Problems and Solutions - Clear a Stitch Head Jam Procedure 2 Stitch head Wire-holder Wire-holder retaining spring FIGURE 52. Remove the stitch head wire-holder Inspect this area for pieces of stitch-wire. Wire guide the machine. • Flat blade screwdriver Watkiss PowerSquare™224 User Manual 95 - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 100
held in position, use a screw driver to help the removal of the wire-holder from the stitch head. CAUTION - Do not apply force to the wire guide bars or the pivot block. See one time. If the problem continues, then contact your Watkiss service engineer. 96 Watkiss PowerSquare™224 User Manual - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 101
Error Conditions, Problems and Solutions - objects damage the screen. Procedure 1. Touch the STOP button 5 times. 2. Follow the instructions on the touch screen. You must touch the screen, where shown, as accurately as then call your Watkiss service engineer. Watkiss PowerSquare™224 User Manual 97 - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 102
5 - Error Conditions, Problems and Solutions - Change the of the correct specification. Result If the fuse breaks again, then call your Watkiss service engineer. Change the Fuses - Side-Trimmer Introduction The Side-Trimmer has two fuses at Side-Trimmer. 98 Watkiss PowerSquare™224 User Manual - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 103
Conditions, Problems and Solutions - Change the Fuses - Side-Trimmer Result 2. Disconnect the Side-Trimmer from the power supply. 3. Check each fuse. 4. If the fuse is broken then replace with a fuse of the correct specification. If the fuse breaks again, then call your Watkiss service engineer - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 104
5 - Error Conditions, Problems and Solutions - Manually park the Shuttle Manually park the Shuttle When to do The error messages MANUALLY PARK SHUTTLE and SHUTTLE NOT PARKED are displayed. Illustrations C B A FIGURE 55. Shuttle Assembly Position - CORRECT FIGURE 56. Pick-up fingers Pick-up - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 105
5 - Error Conditions, Problems and Solutions - Manually park the Shuttle Procedure Result Step 1 2 3 4 Action correct position. Repeat Step 2 if necessary. Close the folder cover. The error message MANUALLY PARK SHUTTLE is cleared from the screen. The shuttle axis re-references and the message - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 106
5 - Error Conditions, Problems and Solutions - Manually park the Shuttle 102 Watkiss PowerSquare™224 User Manual - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 107
a Watkiss service engineer can service the PowerSquare. Contact your supplier for further information. Operator Maintenance Correct maintenance by the operator makes sure that • The machine operates correctly • The machine makes high quality books • The machine is safe to use • Small problems can be - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 108
to remove surface dust. CAUTION: Only clean the machine with materials that are recommended in this manual. Do not use other chemicals or abrasive material. Outside of the PowerSquare Use a moist cloth to remove fingerprints. Do not use too much force. 104 Watkiss PowerSquare™224 User Manual - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 109
Clean the former roller if the spines of the books are dirty. Ink and toner can collect on the former roller. FIGURE 56. Dirty marks on the spine the gathering area cover. Put 4mm of clean paper in the gathering area. Press the two orange buttons and hold for 9 seconds, or until you hear the - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 110
if there are dirty marks near the spine on the front and back cover of the book. Ink and toner can collect on these parts, especially when you make thin books. FIGURE 57. Dirty marks beside the spine FIGURE 58. Polyurethane strips Polyurethane Strip 106 Watkiss PowerSquare™224 User Manual - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 111
is a polyurethane strip on the face of each side of the clamp. Repeat this step until the polyurethane strips are clean. Watkiss PowerSquare™224 User Manual 107 - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 112
screen. • Clean the trimmings-removal fingers if there are small, dirty marks on the book. Ink and toner can collect on the trimmings-removal fingers and cause marks on the book. FIGURE 59. Curved marks on the 61. Trimmer infeed conveyor viewed from above_2 108 Watkiss PowerSquare™224 User Manual - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 113
protective gloves when you removal fingers with an alcohol use the alcohol wipe. wipe. 6 Fit the trim bin. 7 Close the PowerSquare. Watkiss PowerSquare™224 User Manual 109 - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 114
" on page 35. Clean grease from the sides of the stitch head. 5 Lower the clincher frame. 6 Close the folder cover. 110 Watkiss PowerSquare™224 User Manual - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 115
is shorter. Materials needed • Klüber Isoflex NBU15 Grease, 50g • Air duster CAUTION : Only use the grease shown in this manual. Correct lubrication extends the performance and service life of the stitch head. Other types of grease do not protect the stitch head. Only apply the grease as shown - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 116
the wire holder from the stitch head: Move the wire holder retaining spring 'A' to the right. Remove the wire holder 'B'. B A B 112 Watkiss PowerSquare™224 User Manual - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 117
6 - Maintenance - Lubricate the Stitch Head Apply the Grease to the Driver Bar Driver 20mm FIGURE 64. Driver bar Apply grease here Driver bar Stop Start FIGURE 65. Apply the Grease to the Driver Bar Watkiss PowerSquare™224 User Manual 113 - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 118
from the See FIGURE 64. tube, 20mm long, to the visible surface of the driver bar. The line of grease must be a maximum of 0.5mm thick and as shown 64. Note: Apply the grease in an upward direction, from the bottom of the driver bar. 20mm long x 0.5mm thick Note: Only apply the grease as shown. - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 119
. The red line fills from left to right. Hold RESET until the red line reaches the right-hand side. 3. Touch MENU. Watkiss PowerSquare™224 User Manual 115 - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 120
the Stitch Head Stitch-wire Guide Block Stitch-wire Felt wire-cleaning pads FIGURE 67. Stitch-wire Guide Block Step 1 Action Cut the stitch-wire to the right of the stitch-wire guide block. Information Cut here 2 Pull the stitch-wire from the stitch- wire guide - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 121
to damaged end of the stitch-wire. leave the end of the stitch-wire clean and straight. 7 Feed the stitch-wire through the stitch-wire guide. 8 Install the stitch-wire. See "Install the Stitch-wire into the Stitch Head" on page 118. Watkiss PowerSquare™224 User - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 122
Action Information Pull the stitch-wire from the end of the stitch-wire guide. Make sure the stitch-wire runs behind the gas-strut. 3 Feed . Felt Wire-Cleaning Pads 4 Push the stitch-wire into the stitch- wire guide block. Push stitch-wire in direction of arrow 5 Push the stitch-wire as - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 123
previous step. If a stitch is still not made, repeat the procedure "Install the Stitchwire into the Stitch Head" on page 118. Watkiss PowerSquare™224 User Manual 119 - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 124
stop guard into position. Hold the locking plates in position and tighten the orange hand screws. Attach the trim bin. 120 Watkiss PowerSquare™224 User Manual - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 125
: 200 x 200mm Maximum input size: 365 x 500mm 200 x 200mm 365 x 500mm Stitch & fold line indicates original lead edge from the printer Watkiss PowerSquare™224 User Manual 121 - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 126
setting must match paper size at the input to the PowerSquare. Book quality is dependent upon quality of input sheets. 122 Watkiss PowerSquare™224 User Manual - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 127
product improvement, the manufacturer reserves the right to alter the materials or specification of this product at any time without notice. Watkiss PowerSquare™224 User Manual 123 - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 128
7 - Specifications - 124 Watkiss PowerSquare™224 User Manual - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 129
relating to electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits'. EN 60950-1:2006 (ed.2) + A11:2009 + A1:2010 + A12:2011 Watkiss PowerSquare™224 User Manual 125 - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 130
/34/EC and 2008/35/EC REGULATION (EC) No. 1907/2006 M C Watkiss Technical Director, Watkiss Automation Ltd. 21 May 2013 126 Watkiss PowerSquare™224 User Manual - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 131
in 'booklet mode'. Alternatively, adjustment can be made in origination software (such as InDesign); or PDF pages can be adjusted before they are printed using imposition software (such as Quite Imposing). The in loss of image if no adjustment is made. Watkiss PowerSquare™224 User Manual 127 - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 132
both moved 4mm towards the spine and the front and back page are both moved 4mm away from the spine. 128 Watkiss PowerSquare™224 User Manual - Konica Minolta bizhub PRESS 1250 | Watkiss PowerSquare 224 User Manual with side - Page 133
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