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  • Page 1 Powis Photopress Binder Instruction Manual Provided By http://www.MyBinding.com http://www.MyBindingBlog.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    FCC NOTICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Information for Your Reference: Serial Number: Purchase Date: FASTBACK PHOTOPRESS USER’S MANUAL...

  • Page 3: Safety & Comfort

    . • Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate the PhotoPress where persons will step on the cord. • Place the PhotoPress on a flat surface.The PhotoPress may not operate properly if it is tilted or at an angle .

  • Page 4: Introduction

    I NT RO D U CT IO N Congratulations on the purchase of your new Powis Model 88 PhotoPress™ binder. As with all our machines,The PhotoPress was carefully assembled and tested prior to packing. You will find it fast and easy to use.

  • Page 5: Machine Setup

    Place the PhotoPress onto the table and slide it into position (Figure 3). Make sure that the table on which the PhotoPress will sit can safely hold at least 250 lbs (133 Kg.). For regions prone to earthquakes, we recommend bolting the PhotoPress to the table.Two mounting tabs are...

  • Page 6: Control Panel

    CO N TRO L PA N EL The Control Panel buttons control the length of the bind cycle, the locking mechanism on the PhotoPress and the beginning of the bind cycle.You can also adjust the plate levels if desired. BIND Button UNLOCK/MOVE button The BIND button starts the binding cycle .

  • Page 7: Important - Before You Start

    • Photo printers are often out of adjustment and cut short.This is not desirable for Photopress books . If your printer is cutting short, please have it adjusted to cut to the correct nominal dimensions .

  • Page 8: Content Assembly - Double Sig

    CO N TEN T ASS EM BLY -DO UB LE SIG N AT URE Making a Photopress book with Double Signatures is a 3-step process. 2. Apply spine tape 3. Apply hardcover 1. Assemble and press the content. Structure of a book containing eight single-page interior photos and one front window photo.
  • Page 9 Take the first photo from the top of the stack of photos. FIRST PHOTO (face down, top up) Place it face down in the PhotoPress, justify it to the left corner. Skip this step if binding a non-windowed book. Note that the first signature in the sequence in step 5 (opposite...
  • Page 10 Endleaf better results . Place the Signature in the Photopress . Check that the shiny (non- adhesive) side of the signature sheet is facing up, with the fold to the right .
  • Page 11 . 10. Visually check that the alignment of the photos and signature is good before placing the next one.The shiny (non-adhesive) side of the signature sheet should be facing up, with the fold to the right. FASTBACK PHOTOPRESS USER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 12 (non-adhesive) side of the signature sheet should be facing up, with the fold to the right. until all except the last photo and endleaf are assembled and placed in the PhotoPress . 13. Orient last photo and endleaf as shown. If you have an odd number of photographs (not including a window photo) there wil be no final photo in the position.The endleaf will bind to both faces of the...
  • Page 13 15 . Close the PhotoPress and select a size . See page 5 . 16 . Press the green button to begin the binding process .

  • Page 14: Content Assembly - Panoramic

    Stack the photos with the last page on top (in the reverse order from Double Signature book assembly) . Folded Side Against Left Edge Place the endleaf into the lower left corner of the PhotoPress with the fold against the left edge of the machine . FASTBACK PHOTOPRESS USER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 15 VII C ON T EN T ASSEMB LY -PAN ORAM IC Place a PhotoPress Single Signature sheet on top of the Endleaf Place a scored and folded panoramic photo in the machine on top of the Single Signature sheet .
  • Page 16 Place the last endleaf on top of the single Signature sheet . Optional for making a windowed photobook: Place a front window photo on top of an additional single Signature sheet . Close the PhotoPress . Check to see the correct size book is selected . FASTBACK PHOTOPRESS USER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 17 The blade will need to be cleaned periodically. We recommend using a natural citrus based solvent for this purpose . Be careful cleaning the cutter blade as it may be extremely sharp. FASTBACK PHOTOPRESS USER’S MANUAL...

  • Page 18: Applying Spine Tape

    Turn the book over, so that the Spine Tape is on the table, with the adhesive side facing up.Tilt the book up while applying downward pressure on the spine edge. Carefully press the rest of the Spine Tape to the back panel of the book . FASTBACK PHOTOPRESS USER’S MANUAL...

  • Page 19: Applying Headbands

    . Peel back the release liner and apply. Rub firmly into place. Note: Use “Photopress headbands”. Regular headbands are too thick to use with Photopress books. Photopress headbands are specifically made with a light weight and strong weave which will not interfere with the book’s hinging action .

  • Page 20: Adding The Cover

    AD D IN G T HE COV ER Powis Parker offers PhotoPress™ Photobook covers in a wide range of sizes, colors and finishes. Contact your Powis sales rep for more information.With the addition of our Foilfast printer, you can apply colorful foil printed titles and artwork to your covers and spines.

  • Page 21: Content Assembly - Flatbook

    Photobook. Cover board may be added to the first and last positions of the book to give the finished book cover added stiffness . See diagram above . Note: Powis Comp Cover material is a good choice for a making a book with medium stiffness. FASTBACK PHOTOPRESS USER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 22 Scoring Flatbook Cover Flatbook pages must be scored before binding . We recommend using the Powis Scoring Machine for this purpose, which will help you score your pages easily and accurately.The Scoring Machine comes with either a single score die, or a double score die. For Flatbook page scoring, you will need the single score die .
  • Page 23 [3/8” (9.53mm) From Back of Spine] Press down to temporarily hold in position. Insert the book block into the scored cover . Insert an additional Signature for the front . Place into machine and bind . FASTBACK PHOTOPRESS USER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 24 HINT: Sharp corners on a Flatbook are easily damaged. For this reason, we recommend rounding the corners on the finished Flatbook after trimming (see below). Inexpensive corner rounders are available at most stationery stores . FASTBACK PHOTOPRESS USER’S MANUAL...

  • Page 25: Content Assembly -Accordion

    Front Window Photo PhotoPress™Signature Sheet Photos (Double) non-adhesive side to the left. Accordion Cover Front Accordion (no window) Cover Back Accordion Book Assembly Pattern, PhotoPress™Signature Sheet no window. (Double) non-adhesive side to the left. FASTBACK PHOTOPRESS USER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 26 NOTE: If there is no front picture on your book (i.e., non-windowed cover), then place the first Signature sheet in the PhotoPress with the non-adhesive panel facing down. If there is a front picture, then place the Signature sheet on top of the first photo with the non-adhesive side facing up.
  • Page 27 Signature sheets. Every Signature sheet should have two photos in it . The final Signature Sheet must be non-adhesive side facing up. Close the PhotoPress and press the green button to begin the binding process . Applying Book Block to Front and Back Hardcover Accordion hardcover comes in 2 pieces —...

  • Page 28: Tips And Techniques

    If you are binding thick or thin books, you may want to adjust the platen height. To set the platen height, open the PhotoPress, then press and hold the UNLOCK/MOVE button.When the platen reaches the desired height, release the button .

  • Page 29: Specifications

    Regulatory Approvals UL, CUL , CE C OPY R IGHT IN F O RM AT I O N Copyright © Powis Parker Incorporated 2009 All Rights Reser ved . WAR RA N T Y One (1) Year from date of purchase .

  • Page 30: Fcc Notice

    (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation . Binder does not contain any user ser viceable par ts. Return unit to an authorized Powis Parker • representative for repair or ser vice .

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