Production Finishers

Basic Finishing Module (BFM/BFM Plus) Specifications

The are two BFM models, the BFM and the BFM Plus.

The BFM is a 'purge' BFM for stacking and stapling.

The BFM Plus provides the same capabilities as the BFM but: 1) does not have a top tray and 2) has a bypass paper path that allows the BFM Plus to pass pages through an Interface Module (IM) to another BFM or through an Interface Module and Finishing Transport Module to other DFA compliant finisher modules.

Capacities

Stacker

3,000 sheets total capacity of 20 lb. (75-80 gsm) paper or equivalent.

The stack limit can be set from the UI for each BFM independently.

Stapled sets with <15 sheets are limited to 100 sets.

The Stacker is the output tray for receiving compiled stapled and unstapled sets as well as single sheets. Output is normally delivered with side-1 down and sets can be offset.

Stapler

The Basic Finishing Module has two internal pass-through 100 sheet up side down staplers. The stapler devices have the ability to portrait, landscape or dual staple all paper sizes between 5.5"x8.5"; / A5 and 12.6"x18.5". Finished sets can be stacked internally to the lower stacker tray.

These staplers have the capability of stapling up to 100 sheets of 20lb. (75-80 gsm) or equivalent substrates (reduced stapled sheet capabilities can result based on substrate properties (i. e. thickness, density, material, coating, etc.).

If either of the Staplers runs out of staples see Replacing Staples or if it jams see Clearing Staple Jams.

An alternate Staple Cartridge for up to 30 sheets of 20lb is available. (75-80 gsm) paper capacity. Contact Xerox for information on ordering refills.

Each Stapler Cartridge holds 5000 staples. Contact Xerox for information on ordering refills.

Top Tray ( BFM only - not available on the BFM Plus)

Output to the Top Tray is delivered with Side-1 down and sets are not offset. The Top Tray can hold up to 250 sheets of 20 lb. (75-80 gsm) or equivalent paper. It can be set as a destination tray for non-stapled jobs. Sheets less than 7 inches in the process direction or 8 inches in the cross-process direction will automatically go to the Top Tray. The Top Tray also receives sheets that are purged from the system.

Bypass Path (BFM Plus only - not available on the BFM)

The bypass capabilities of the BFM Plus provides a path for paper to bypass the BFM Plus and pass through an Interface Module to other finishing modules. (See the diagrams below for configuration options)

Using the BFM

Go to Using the Basic Finishing Module for information on using the BFM and BFM Plus.

Configurations

There are a number of possible 'Finishing' combinations for installing the BFM, BFM Plus, Interface Module (IM), Finishing Transport Module (FTM) and other inline finishers on a Xerox Nuvera Production System.

The diagrams below highlight some of the production finishing configuration options.

Print Engine / BFM

 

Print Engine / Insertion Module / BFM

 

Print Engine / BFM+ / BFM

 

Print Engine / Insertion Module / BFM+ / BFM

 

Print Engine / BFM+ / FTM / Inline Finisher

 

Print Engine / Insertion Module / BFM+ / FTM / Inline Finisher

 

Inline Finishers

There are a number of DFA compliant inline finishers that are DFA complaint and can be installed on the Production System. You must have an FTM installed to add a 3rd party finisher. Here is a list of some of the finishers available for the Production System.

Xerox DS5000 High Capacity Stacker

C.P Bourg BDFx Booklet Maker

Xerox SQUAREFOLD Booklet Maker(SQFBM)

GBC Fusion Punch 11 with Offset Stacker

Xerox DB120-D Document Binder

Xerox Manual and Book Factory