Binding A Softcover Book - Fastbind Elite User Manual

Section 5

BINDING A SOFTCOVER BOOK

Check List
Binding procedure
5.1 LOADING COVER AND PAPERS
5.1.1
a)
5.1.2
a)
c)
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Before you begin, ensure that
• Τhere is glue in the applicator reservoir (Fastbind Hot-Melt)
•
Machine has warmed up at least 20 min
•
Soft cover nipping plate is attached (marked with "S")
• Τhe paper guide is in place (either "S" or optional H-model)
• Τhe turntable is in the normal position (the hand lever in
N-position)
Release and open the clamp by pulling the clamp handle
down and towards you.
a) Insert the cover between the clamp and turntable. It
will slip in easily if you lift the turntable slightly using
the clamping handle.
b) Align the cover against the paper guide. Place the
cover so that the front page faces turntable.
b)
Place the book block between the cover and clamp.
a, b) Adjust the block from side and top carefully to
c)
b)
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BINDING A SOFTCOVER BOOK
ensure that it aligns correctly with the cover.
Push out air between the pages with both hands.
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