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Fold settings for custom fold templates

Introduction

You can set the fold options in the fold template under the [Preferences] - [Fold] tab. For more information on how to create a template see, Create a new template.

When you set the fold options, make sure you set them accordingly to operate the folding device in a correct way. Use the settings overview explanation below.

When you have selected [Template source] - [Custom template], the following settings are available.

Folding

[Folding package]

Description

Example

[Full fold]

Folded with first (Z-fold) and second fold (cross fold).

[First fold only]

Folded only with the first fold (Z-fold).

NOTE

The [Reinforcement] setting is only available when the selected finishing device contains a reinforcement unit.

[Reinforcement]

Description

Example

[Enabled]

Glue a pre-punched strip to the backside of the folded package.

NOTE
  • The reinforcement strip uses a binding size of 12mm (A).

  • The package width size (B) excludes the [Binding edge size] (A). So the back panel consists of the package width size plus the binding edge size (A+B).

  • Only possible when [Folding method] is [With same size back].

[Disabled]

No glued strip.

[Folding method]

Description

Example

[Compact fold]

Folded package, but the last fold (backside) is shorter.

[With same size back] (DIN-B).

Folded package, but the last fold (rear) is over the full width.

The previous fold could be shorter.

[With binding edge] (DIN-A).

Folded package, but the last fold (rear) has additional width.

The previous fold could be shorter.

Package size

[Package size]

Description

Example

[Width]

Defines the fold distance of the Z-fold.

NOTE

Note that the package width size excludes the [Binding edge size]. So the back panel consists of the package width size plus the binding edge size (A+B).

[Height]

Defines the fold distance of the cross fold.

This only applies to the folding device in [Full fold] mode.

[Binding edge size]

Defines how much the binding is outside the package. You can select a value depending on the folding device.

NOTE
  • The package width size (B) excludes the [Binding edge size] (A). So the back panel consists of the package width size plus the binding edge size (A+B).

  • Only visible when the selection in [Folding method] is set to [With binding edge].

Delivery

NOTE

Note that the available options depend on the chosen [Folding package] value.

[Fold delivery]

Description

[Belts]

Defines that the output will be delivered on the belt unit (only for [Full fold] and when the belt unit is installed).

[Stacker]

Defines that the output will be delivered at the stacker (only when a stacker is installed).

[First fold output]

Defines that the output will be delivered at the first fold section (only for [First fold only] ).