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by Jeff Mcritchie, Jef

The best way to extend the life of machinery is to properly maintain it. Once you have invested money into business equipment, maintaining it is a no-brainer. You would not buy a car and never change the oil. In order to keep your paper folding equipment in tip-top shape, you will need to give it a little TLC as well. This article includes some great guidelines for taking care of your machine.

Think about all of the work your paper folding machine does for you and your staff. Having this machine is like having a full-time employee devoted to folding all of your newsletters, invoices, and correspondence. Unlike a real employee, this one rarely talks back, hardly ever calls in sick, and works indefinitely in exchange for a single paycheck. Not too shabby when you look at it that way! Your equipment is an important investment in your business, and taking care of it will ensure it can continue to take care of you.

First of all, cover your machine when you are not using it. The rollers can become dirty as paper particles, lint, dirt, and dust settle onto them. Dirty rollers lead to paper jams, and paper jams lead to frustration and lost productivity. Always turn off your machine and unplug it before attempting to clean it. In addition to ensuring there is no electricity being fed into the machine, you should also check yourself and the area for any loose thing that could become entangled in the equipment's moving parts. Pay special attention to your clothes, hands, and jewelry.

If you notice dirt deposits on the machine, you will want to clean it as soon as possible to prevent misfeeds and jams. Cleaning your paper folder is easy. Make a simple solution of soap and water and wipe it on the rollers, paper feed tires, and paper separator to gently wash away the dirt. If your machine allows you to do so, you may want to take the paper rollers off the equipment in order to clean it properly. If your machine's rollers can't be easily removed (without tools), then play it safe and do not do it.

Much like the brakes or tires on your car, some of the pieces of your equipment need to be replaced from time to time. Some of these parts you need to keep an eye on are paper feed (rubber rollers), rubber brake, and paper feed separators. Rollers in need of replacement may appear cracked or worn or when they become so smooth they no longer pull the paper into the machine correctly (even when you have cleaned them).

Treat your machines to the ongoing attention they need, and they will last longer and perform better. Unfortunately, even the most careful attention to maintenance will not prevent every problem. If you have cleaned your equipment and replaced the parts listed above, and your paper folder still is not working properly, it is time to call in some professional help.

Overview:

The Martin Yale P6400 desktop paper folder is designed to quickly and easily fold letters for placement inside a number ten envelope or to fold paper in half.

It is designed to comfortably sit on your desk or beside your printer so that it can process documents as you create them.

The P6400 is an inexpensive personal folding machine that is an ideal addition to most small or home offices.

Strengths / Features:

With a selling price of around $250 the Martin Yale P6400 offers an excellent value for your money. It is one of the least expensive personal folding machines on the market.

Like the P6200, the Martin Yale P6400 paper folder is extremely compact and can easily sit on your desk or beside your desktop laser or inkjet printer. This allows you to quickly and easily fold documents as your produce them without ever having to leave your desk.

The P6400 is incredibly simple to use. Unlike many paper folders that require extensive setup for folding, the P6400 has only two settings. One setting is for folding letters for placement into standard sized envelopes. The other setting is for folding letter sized documents in half.

This machine can even fold multiple sheets of paper at a time. You can feed up to three sheets of paper into a letter fold or up to five sheets of paper with a half fold.

Weaknesses / Limitations:

The P6400 is a hand fed folding machine and thus is not equipped with a feed tray. The P6400 is designed for folding one document at a time as the paper is produced. Users who need to fold larger numbers of sheets or who want automatic feeding capabilities will need to choose a larger folding machine.

The P6400 is designed for folding 20lb and 24lb letter sized paper using either a letter fold or a half fold. This is an improvement over the P6200 which can only perform one folding pattern. However, larger more feature rich folding machines can handle other sizes and thicknesses of paper and can fold sheets into numerous other patterns. If you think you might need to fold thicker paper stocks, larger sheet sizes or produce other folding patterns then you might want to consider one of Martin Yale's larger Autofolding machines.

The P6400 is designed for light volume folding applications and for the folding of documents one at a time as they are created. If you attempt to fold large volumes of paper using the P6400 you will most certainly be disappointed. It is simply not designed for volume applications and will not hold up over time if you attempt to fold large numbers of sheets per day.

Recommendation:

The Martin Yale P6400 is an excellent choice for workers who are looking for a paper folding machine to use at their desk along with their laser or inkjet printer. It's also a great choice for the home office worker.

It's small form factor and simple operation make it an ideal choice for light volume folding of letters and documents as they are produced.

It is perfect for organizations that need to fold a few documents per day and don't need to fold thicker papers or any paper size other than 8.5" x 11".

However, organizations that need to fold larger volumes, other paper sizes or thicker stocks should consider a larger Martin Yale paper folding machine.

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