Folding Machines

Hi Yvonne,

Thank you for your question about cleaning the 1217A Martin Yale Paper Folder.

Here is a step -by-step guide to cleaning your folding machine. They are also available for download and print.

1. Remove the Roller Cover by removing the 2 Allen head screws with a 5/32” allen wrench. ( the cover on top with the sticker that says “for best result”)
2. Remove the feed tray and the second fold table.
3. Spray the rollers with Martin Yale Rubber Roller Cleaner. 
4. Scrub all the rollers with a Scotch Brite Pad, the green kind for posts and pans. 
   • ​The feed roller is made of a softer rubber, so take care not to scrub this roller too aggressively. 
     
5. Dry all rollers with a clean, lint free cotton cloth.
6. Reinstall fold table and feed tray.

 The 1217A Folding Machine Survival Kit includes the rubber roller cleaner and cleaning pad, as well as a spare feed wheel, o-ring and retarder. Those parts wear out over time and aren't covered under warranty, so it's a good idea to keep them on hand. 

Hope this answers your question!

Best,

Frankye

Hi Eileen,

Thank you for your question about the 1217A Medium Duty AutoFolder Folding Machine.

This folding machine can handle card stock with up to a 135 lb. paper weight. Most index card stock paper is around 110 lb., well within the 1217A's capabilities. Still, I recommend you double check your paper's weight. Most manufacturers list that information on the packaging. 

Hope this answers your question!

Best,

Frankye

Hi Vincent,

Thank you for your question about the Martin Yale 1217A Paper Folder. 

This folding machine can fold A4 paper (8.3" x 11.7"). In fact, this machine can fold paper as large as 12" x 18", and as small as 4" x 4".

Hope this answers your question!

Best,

Frankye

Hi David,

Thank you for your question about the Martin Yale Folding Machine Warranty.

Martin Yale warranties cover one year of parts and 90 days of labor. You can check out their General Warranty here. If you have specific questions about your machine, you can give Martin Yale a call at 800-225-5644.

Note: the Martin Yale warranty does not cover "consumable parts," parts that wear out over time and will have to be replaced over the life of the machine. On the 1217a Paper Folder, that includes the feed wheel,  the retarder and O ring. You can order those replacement parts here.

Hope this answers you question!

Best,

Frankye