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Printmaster QM 46-1/-2
Hints for the feeder

Printmaster QM 46-1/-2

Printmaster QM 46-1/-2 The Feeder In this brochure we would like to give you several hints for the settings of the feeder and the paper run. Heidelberg has collected results from several test runs and experiences from the field about handling and settings for different stocks.

Scheme Drawing Adjusting possibilities of a QM 46 Feeder This scheme drawing shows the QM 46 operator the position of each adjustment element of the feeder.

Printmaster QM 46-1/-2

Paper Qualtity Preparing the production process The values specified in this information only apply to conditioned paper. There are influences like paper dampness, grain direction of the paper, humidity or static charges in the paper which may require to change the settings. The recommended speeds for 40-80 g/m2 paper is up to 6,000 sheets/h, and 8,000 sheets/h for paper above 80 g/m2. Paper quality For portrait presses like the Printmaster QM 46 model range, the graining direction of paper up to 170 g/m2 should be the same as the feeding direction (short grain). When printing thicker material the grain direction should be parallel to the cylinder shaft (long grain). Stocks cut to end format may have tolerances in size. In order to prevent feeding or register problems caused by these tolerances and to guarantee true to register printing and an optimized paper run we recommend an angle cut or four side cut of the paper.

Sheet feeding direction When printing paper of a length between 14 an 34 cm it is recommended to feed the longer side of the paper. Tilting Feed Table Benefit This tilting feed table for Printmaster QM 46 is a favourably priced alternative for conventional envelope feeders. Its compact an simple design makes the production of difficult stocks more profitable. Information sheet Printmaster QM 46 Helpful hints for the feeder This information sheet should be kept close to the press as it is a summary of all settings. The operator no longer needs to check the operation manual for this information. Further interesting information about Printmaster QM 46 at www.heidelberg.com.

Paper run settings

40 g 70 g Pile height Scale on blower bar Sheet arrival Position pointer Suction air Position control knob Blast air Position control knob Corner blowers Lateral sheet separation blower Rear edge blowers Position of front wiper strip Pull rod Starting point Pressing power O-seal on the pull rod Lateral pile guide rail Spring Middle mark or deeper 2 Tolerance +2/-1 7 Tolerance +1/-0,5 1,5 Tolerance +2/-0,5 no only if required 45 to the rear no maximum protrusion late minimum Spring touches the pile lightly >70 g 120 g Middle mark or 2 mm higher 2 Tolerance +2/-2 6 Tolerance +1,5/-0,5 4,5 Tolerance +2/-1 no only if required 45 to the rear no maximum protrusion late minimum Spring touches the pile lightly >120 g 170 g Centre middle and upper line or higher 1 Tolerance +2/-1 7 Tolerance +1,5/-1 7 Tolerance +2/-1 no only if required 45 to the rear to 90 to the pile yes maximum to half protrusion early minimum Spring touches the pile lightly >170 g Top line or slightly lower 0 Tolerance +2/-1 8 Tolerance +2/-1 8 Tolerance +2/-1 no only if required no yes minimum protrusion early 1/2 maximum 2 Spring presses lightly against the pile