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Formax  |  SKU: FD 38Xi

Formax FD 38Xi Fully Automatic Document Folder with Dedicated Multi-Sheet Feeder

$5,724.22 $7,368.75
Fully Automatic Document Folder, Up to 17,000 Sheets/Hour, Color Touchscreen, 18 Pre-Programmed & 36 Custom Folds, Dedicated Multi-Sheet Feeder

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Product Specifications
Product Name Formax FD 38Xi Fully Automatic Document Folder
Manufacturer Formax
SKU FD 38Xi
Dimensions - Closed (L"xW"xH") 33" L x 20" W x 19" H
Dimensions - Extended (L"xW"xH") 60" L x 20" W x 19" H
Speed (Sheets/Hour) Up to 17,000 (based on 11" Z-Fold)
Hopper Capacity Up to 500 sheets (20#)
Pre-Set Folds C, V, Z, Gate, Fold Out, Double Parallel (18 total)
Custom Folds Up to 36
Paper Sizes Min: 3.5" x 5" / Max: 12.25" x 18"
Feed Type Drop-in three-roller feed system
Multi-Sheet Feeder Dedicated (Standard) - up to 4 sheets
Category Friction-Feed
Type of Folder Fully Automatic
Weight 73 lbs (33kg)
Power Supply (Volts) 110-240VAC 50/60 Hz
Certifications UL & CE approved
User Type Offices, Churches, Schools, Mailrooms, Print Shops
Optional Accessories Locking Cabinet, V-Stack36i Vertical Stacker
Additional Features Color Touchscreen, Telescoping Conveyor (14"-36"), AutoStack™ Stacker Wheels, AutoBatch™, 6-Digit Resettable Counter, 8-Digit Life Counter, Noise Reduction, Cross-Folding Guide, Seven-Point Fold Stops
Warranty Optional on-site 90-day warranty with installation
Product Description:

Features of Formax FD 38Xi Document Folder

  • Processes up to 17,000 sheets per hour
  • Full-color touchscreen control panel with easy-to-recognize symbols
  • 18 pre-programmed fold settings for C, V, Z, Gate, Fold Out, and Double Parallel
  • Stores up to 36 custom folds in memory
  • Dedicated Multi-Sheet Feeder (standard) folds up to 4 stapled or unstapled sheets
  • Hopper capacity of up to 500 sheets (20#)
  • Handles paper sizes from 3.5" x 5" up to 12.25" x 18"
  • Patented Telescoping Conveyor System extends from 14" to 36"
  • AutoStack™ fully-automated stacker wheels
  • Drop-in three-roller feed system for reliable feeding

Performance of Formax FD 38Xi Document Folder

The Formax FD 38Xi Fully Automatic Document Folder delivers high-performance folding at up to 17,000 sheets per hour. Fully automated fold plates provide one-touch setup of 18 pre-programmed or 36 custom folds that can be stored into memory. The FD 38Xi folds up to 500 sheets in as fast as 2 minutes and holds the folded pieces on its patented Telescoping Conveyor System with AutoStack™ fully-automated stacker wheels that eliminate moving them by hand when switching paper types.

The large full-color touchscreen control panel utilizes easily-recognized symbols in place of text, allowing operators to walk up and start folding with little to no instruction. The Dedicated Multi-Sheet Feeder comes standard and allows up to 4 stapled or unstapled sheets to be folded at one time, making it perfect for newsletters, booklets, and multi-page documents. Standard features also include noise reduction technology, 6-digit resettable and 8-digit life counter, AutoBatch™, cross-folding guide, easy-off feed wheel shaft, and seven-point fold stops for accuracy.

Recommendation & Warranty

The FD 38Xi is ideal for offices, churches, schools, mailrooms, and print shops requiring reliable high-volume document folding with multi-sheet capability. It can be combined with the optional V-Stack36i Vertical Stacker for up to 22" of vertically stacked folded documents. This device comes with an optional on-site 90-day warranty with installation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the processing speed of the FD 38Xi?

A: The FD 38Xi processes up to 17,000 sheets per hour based on 11" Z-Fold.

Q: What fold types does the FD 38Xi support?

A: The FD 38Xi is pre-programmed for C, V, Z, Gate, Fold Out, and Double Parallel folds, plus up to 36 custom folds.

Q: What is the difference between the FD 386 and FD 38Xi?

A: The FD 38Xi includes a Dedicated Multi-Sheet Feeder as standard (optional on FD 386), stores 36 custom folds (vs 27), and features AutoStack™ fully-automated stacker wheels.

Q: Can the FD 38Xi fold multiple sheets at once?

A: Yes, the Dedicated Multi-Sheet Feeder comes standard and folds up to 4 stapled or unstapled sheets at one time.

Q: What is the maximum paper size the FD 38Xi can handle?

A: The FD 38Xi handles paper sizes from 3.5" x 5" minimum up to 12.25" x 18" maximum.

Q: What is the hopper capacity of the FD 38Xi?

A: The FD 38Xi hopper holds up to 500 sheets of 20# paper.

Q: For how long am I entitled to warranty?

A: The FD 38Xi comes with an optional on-site 90-day warranty with installation.

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