Automatic Document Folder with Air-Suction Technology
The Formax FD 3302 is a high-performance automatic document folder specially designed for digital printing jobs, glossy papers, coated materials, and heavy stock. Thanks to its innovative Air-Suction Feed System, it offers precise, fast, and reliable folding, minimizing feed marks and reducing static electricity common in traditional friction systems.
With a speed of up to 18,600 sheets per hour and the capacity to handle paper up to 25.5” long, the FD 3302 combines industrial productivity with a compact and quiet design, ideal for offices, digital print shops, and mailing centers.
Key Features
High-precision Air-Suction Technology
The air-feed system uses internal fans to generate suction and airflow, allowing for more efficient handling of:
- Coated papers
- Heavy materials
- Digitally printed documents
- Papers sensitive to roller marks
It also significantly reduces static electricity and improves fold quality.
High production speed
The FD 3302 processes up to 18,600 sheets per hour, allowing large volumes of work to be completed quickly and efficiently.
Full-color touchscreen
Its 4.3” LCD touchscreen facilitates job programming and setup through an intuitive and easy-to-use interface.
Automatic setup
Includes:
- Automatic paper size detection
- Automatic adjustment of fold plates
- Quick job setup
It automatically recognizes popular sizes such as letter, legal, half-letter, and half-legal.
Fold Types
Pre-programmed folds
The FD 3302 comes configured with 6 standard fold types:
- C-Fold
- Z-Fold
- Half-Fold
- Fold Out
- Double Parallel
- Gate Fold
It also allows for cross-folding with a double pass.
Custom settings
Allows storage of up to 30 custom folds, easily adapting to different production needs.
Paper Feeding and Handling
Extended feed tray
The extended tray allows working with documents up to 25.5” long, ideal for large format pieces and special applications.
Feed capacity
It can hold up to 625 sheets in the input tray, optimizing long production runs.
Side Air System
The side air system improves the feeding of thick and large format papers, offering greater stability and precision during the process.
Airflow adjustment
Allows independent regulation of airflow and fan speed to adapt to different paper types and weights.
Safety and Smart Control
Double feed detection
It integrates optical and ultrasonic sensors that detect double feeds to ensure document integrity and reduce errors.
Counting and batch system
Includes a four-digit digital counter with functions for:
- Cumulative counting
- Batch counting
- Interval counting
Error detection
The system automatically monitors:
- Paper jams
- Paper out
- Size errors
- Double feed
- Cover open
facilitating safer and more efficient operation.
Compact and Quiet Design
Quiet operation
Thanks to its internal DC fans and insulated structure, the FD 3302 offers quiet operation ideal for office and digital production environments.
Easy access to paper path
The design allows easy access to the paper path to streamline maintenance and jam resolution.
Benefits for Your Business
- Fast and automated folding
- Excellent handling of heavy and coated papers
- Reduced errors and marks on paper
- Increased operational productivity
- Intuitive and automatic setup
- Quiet and efficient operation
- Ideal for digital printing and mailing
Ideal Applications
The FD 3302 is perfect for:
- Digital print shops
- Mailing centers
- Brochure production
- Invoicing and account statements
- Promotional materials
- Corporate documents
- Large format graphic pieces
Professional Performance for Digital Printing
The Formax FD 3302 combines speed, advanced automation, and air-feed technology in a compact and robust solution, designed to deliver precise and professional folds in the most demanding production environments.
