Contents Contents Chapter 1 Preface.........................5 Notes for the reader...................6 Naming conventions for finishers (commercial naming and naming in User Interfaces)..................8 Chapter 2 Periodic test of the breaker................9 Check the breaker..................10 Check sheet for periodic testing of the Perfect Binder-C1....13 Chapter 3 Before you start using this machine...............15 Parts and their...
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Contents Check the status of the trimmer waste box........64 Check if the blade and the blade receptor must be replaced..65 Check the status of the glue..............66 Adjust cover position.................67 Adjust glue amount................68 Alarm list.....................70 Power does not turn on..............72 When the main power is turned off during operations (check the stacker)....................73 Appendix A Miscellaneous....................75...
Notes for the reader Notes for the reader Introduction This manual helps you to use the Perfect Binder-C1. The manual contains a description of the product and guidelines to use and operate the Perfect Binder-C1. Definition Attention-Getters Parts of this manual require your special attention. These parts can provide the following: •...
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Notes for the reader Word Icon Indicates Caution Ignoring this warning could cause injury or damage to property. Note Indicates additional important information. The use of heat-resistant gloves is mandatory when you carry out these actions. Important safety instructions Warning: The following caution label is attached to the machine.
Check the breaker Check the breaker Introduction A breaker that detects over current and short circuits is equipped in order to prevent electric shock on the product. Be sure to perform the following procedure once or twice a month to periodically test the breaker.
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Check the breaker How to check the breaker Step Action Remarks Use a ballpoint pen or some other thin, pointed object to press the breaker test button on the back of the unit. Note: The breaker is located on the back of the unit.
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Check the breaker Step Action Remarks After performing the above test, turn off the power switch. Return the breaker switch to the ON (I) side. Turn on the power switch. Enter the date and time of the test into the next available entry of the breaker test check sheet.
Check sheet for periodic testing of the Perfect Binder-C1 Check sheet for periodic testing of the Perfect Binder-C1 Introduction Copy the breaker test checklist sheet and use the copy to record entries. After recording entries, store the checklist sheet in a safe place next to the product.
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Check sheet for periodic testing of the Perfect Binder-C1 Chapter 2 - Periodic test of the breaker...
Exterior view Parts and their functions Exterior view Illustration [12] [11] [10] [16] Exterior view Parts and their functions Part Function More information Top cover Open this cover when clear- ‘Clear a paper jam inside the ing a paper jam from the top cover’...
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Exterior view Part Function More information Glue unit Open when replenishing ‘Replenish glue’ on page 42 glue. Front cover Open these covers when ‘Clear a paper jam inside the (left/right) clearing a paper jam. top cover’ on page 48 ‘Clear a paper jam inside the front cover’...
Outline of the binder's mechanisms Outline of the binder's mechanisms Illustration [17] Binder Parts and functions Part Function Gathering tray Gathers and collates finished booklet pa- per. Gathering tray transfer section Transfers paper to the gathering tray. Binder/pass-through transfer Transfers covers up to the binding posi- section tion.
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Outline of the binder's mechanisms Part Function Binding position Binds stacks of paper with cover. Cutter section Cuts stacks of paper and transports fin- ished booklets to the booklet receptacle. Stacker Holds booklets. Trimmer waste tray Holds paper cuttings. Chapter 3 - Before you start using this machine...
Outline of bookbinding procedure Outline of bookbinding procedure Illustration [10] [18] Bookbinding procedure Bookbinding procedure Stage Description Paper (body pages/slip sheets) is transferred to the gathering tray. Paper stack is collated by the gathering tray. Collated paper stack is transported to the gluing section. Transfers paper (covers).
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Outline of bookbinding procedure Stage Description Paper stack bound with cover is transported to the cutter section. Paper stack bound with cover is rotated and cut. Finished item is transported to the stacker. Cuttings are discharged to the trimmer waste tray. Chapter 3 - Before you start using this machine...
Turn the main power on Main power Turn the main power on Warning: Never plug in or unplug the power plug while your hands are wet. Doing so creates the risk of electric shock. Caution: If the unit does not operate when you turn on the power switch, check if the breaker is OFF.
Turn the main power off Turn the main power off Warning: If the power plug is disconnected from power outlet such as during service maintenance, be sure to put a tag which warns other persons not to operate the power source, to avoid improvident connection of the power plug.
Energy saver and energy save mode Energy saver and energy save mode Introduction Turning on the energy saver (LED lights) enters the energy save mode and cuts electric power in order to melt glue and adjust temperature. Use the energy saver when you want to keep only the functions that transport paper (pass-through transfer) to the next device operational, without performing binding.
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Energy saver and energy save mode Step Action Remarks To recover from the energy save The energy save LED will flash and then mode, press the energy saver go out, indicating binding can now be again. done. Note: When you do binding settings on the printer, the Perfect Binder- C1 automatically recovers from the energy save mode.
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Energy saver and energy save mode Chapter 3 - Before you start using this machine...
Make a perfect-bound book Make a perfect-bound book Introduction The perfect binder is an optional finisher. This finisher enables you to create a perfect- bound book. Before you begin Load the media for the body sets and, if needed, the covers. Note: Perfect binding is only available for print jobs, not for copy jobs.
Types of paper that can be used Types of paper that can be used Introduction Use the appropriate paper to get the best results from the binder. If the wrong type of paper is used, it could cause defect in binding or paper jams. This machine can use the following types of paper for perfect binding.
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Types of paper that can be used Paper type Cover Body pages/Slip sheets Recycled paper Color paper Coated paper Texture paper Bond paper Paper weight Cover Body pages/Slip sheets 90 to 300 g/m² (24 lb Bond to 52 to 163 g/m (14 lb Bond to 90 lb Index) 110 lb Cover) Paper weights and the number of sheets that can...
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Types of paper that can be used Length (2): 182.0 to 228.6 mm (7.17" to 9") +: can be used; -: can not be used Paper size Cover Body pages / Slip sheets 13" x 19" (330 x 483 mm) 12"...
Finished sizes of booklets Finished sizes of booklets Introduction This machine can bind various sizes of booklets. The sizes of the finished booklets differ according to the cutting method. The following table shows relations between sizes of the finished booklets and sizes of cover and body pages / slip sheets.
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Finished sizes of booklets Cutting method and paper size Cutting method Size of finished Size of body Size of cover pages / slip sheets booklet Width: Length: Width: Length: Width: Length: 3-direction cut- 203 to 138 to 364.0 to ting (top, bottom, top/bot- foredge top/bot-...
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Finished sizes of booklets Cutting range For good looking finished booklets, be sure to set the top/bottom cutting range and foredge cutting range as follows. Top/bottom cutting range C1 = W2 - W Cutting range is width of cover minus width of fin- ished booklet.
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Finished sizes of booklets Body 9" x 12" pages / SRA4 slip sheets (320 x 225 mm) 7" x 9" 7" x 9" Note: If the paper size is not registered in the printer, be sure to use it after registering in the printer as an irregular paper size.
Remove finished booklets Remove finished booklets Introduction Use the following procedure to remove bound booklets from the stacker. Note: This operation can be performed while the device is operating. Note: The stacker can hold up to approximately 127 mm (5") (equivalent to 10 booklets of 100 pages of 64 g/m²...
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Remove finished booklets Caution: Do not use the stacker as storage. Using the stacker as storage could cause a malfunction. Caution: Do not move the stacker's guide with your hand. Moving the guide may cause a malfunc- tion. Warning: Take care to avoid cutting your hands on the edges of the booklets when removing them. Warning: Be careful not to pinch your fingers in the gaps when the stacker is closing.
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Remove finished booklets Illustration Removing finished booklets Step Action Remarks Press the open button and pull out the The open LED flashes, then stacker. lights and the stacker automati- cally opens. Pull the stacker out all the way until it stops. Note: If the cutting is being operated inside the ma-...
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Remove finished booklets Step Action Remarks Close the stacker. Close it until it clicks into place. Note: If you open the stacker while the binder is oper- ating, quickly remove the booklets and close the stacker. If the stacker is open, binding opera- tions, except transferring paper to the gathering tray and gluing, stop.
Discard cuttings Discard cuttings Introduction Use the following procedure to remove cuttings from the trimmer waste unit. Note: This operation can be performed while the device is operating. Caution: Do not place a plastic bag or other secondary container in the trimmer waste tray. Doing so reduces the capacity of the trimmer waste tray and does not allow it to collect enough cuttings.
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Discard cuttings Step Action Remarks Remove the trimmer waste tray and dis- card the cuttings. Place back the trimmer waste tray and Close the trimmer waste unit by close the trimmer waste unit. pressing until it clicks into place. Note: If you open the trimmer waste unit while the binder is operating,...
Replenish glue Replenish glue Introduction Use the following procedure to refill the glue. Note: Glue can be replenished even while the device is operating. Caution: Note the following precautions when storing the glue. • Avoid places near open flame. • Avoid locations subject to high temperature or humidity.
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Replenish glue Caution: Do not put anything other than glue into the glue container. If something other than glue gets into the glue container it could cause a fire or a malfunction. Caution: Do not add so much glue that it goes over the limit mark. Doing so may prevent the glue container from closing or cause glue to spill inside the mechanical parts of the binder.
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Replenish glue Step Action Remarks Close the glue container's lid and its inner lid and close the glue container by pressing until you hear it click in- to place. Note: The glue that is added to the glue container is transferred to the binder as the glue in the binder is consumed.
Clean the binder Clean the binder Introduction Clean the outside of the machine if it gets dirty after using it for a long period of time. Please note the following points to prevent malfunctions or electric shock when cleaning the machine. Caution: Do not use any cleanser other than water or a neutral cleanser diluted with water.
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Clean the binder Clean the binder Step Action Remarks Open the power switch cover and press the OFF side of the power switch to turn off the power before removing the power plug. Dampen a soft cloth in water or neutral After cleaning the machine with cleanser that has been diluted with water a neutral cleanser, be sure to...
Clear a paper jam inside the top cover Clearing paper jams Clear a paper jam inside the top cover Introduction When a paper jam occurs, the printer display will indicate its location. The display will continue to indicate the location until the paper jam is cleared. When to do Perform this procedure when a paper jam occurs on the transfer path to the gathering tray in the top cover.
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Clear a paper jam inside the top cover Clear a paper jam inside the top cover Step Action Remarks Open the top cover. Note: When the top cover is opened, the interlock switch is activated, power to the gathering tray is cut off, and then the gathering tray stops operating.
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Clear a paper jam inside the top cover Step Action Remarks Lift the gatherings tray's guide (A1). Note: The gathering tray's guide (A1) returns to its normal position automatically dur- ing operations. Remove the jammed paper from the gathering tray (A1). Note: If there are many sheets of paper in the gathering tray,...
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Clear a paper jam inside the top cover Step Action Remarks Open the guide of he gathering tray transfer section (A2). Remove any jammed paper if there is any. Close the guide of the gathering tray transfer section (A2). Close the top cover. Perform operations in accordance with the instructions that appear on Note:...
Clear a paper jam inside the front cover Clear a paper jam inside the front cover Introduction When a paper jam occurs, the printer display will indicate its location. The display will continue to indicate the location until the paper jam is cleared. Note: If paper jams at multiple locations, clear each one in the sequence indicated on the printer display.
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Clear a paper jam inside the front cover Clear a paper jam inside the front cover Step Action Remarks Open the front right cover. Make sure that the front cover LED is off. Note: The front cover is locked during binding operations. It unlocks when a paper jam occurs.
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Clear a paper jam inside the front cover Step Action Remarks Open the lower guide for gathering tray transfer section (B). Remove any paper jammed inside the lower guide for gathering tray transfer section (B), and then close the guide. Open the entrance transfer guide (C)).
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Clear a paper jam inside the front cover Step Action Remarks Open the left guide (D1) of the binder/pass-through transfer section. Open the exit guide (D2). Remove any paper jammed inside the guide. Close the exit guide (D2). Close the left guide (D1) of the binder/pass-through transfer section.
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Clear a paper jam inside the front cover Step Action Remarks Open the right guide (D3) of the binder/pass-through transfer section. Remove any paper jammed inside the guide. Note: When making booklets using thin paper, a paper jam may occur inside the guide. In this case, pull out the paper (cover) slowly to remove it.
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Clear a paper jam inside the front cover Step Action Remarks Close the front left cover and then close the front right cover. Perform operations in accordance with the instructions that appear on Note: the printer display. If the display continues to indicate a paper jam clearing procedure, continue to per- form the applicable proce-...
Clear a paper jam in the stacker Clear a paper jam in the stacker Introduction When a paper jam occurs, the printer display will indicate its location. The display will continue to indicate the location until the paper jam is cleared. When to do Perform this procedure when a paper jam occurs in the stacker.
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Clear a paper jam in the stacker Clear a paper jam in the stacker Step Action Remarks Press the open button and pull out Pull the stacker out all the way until the stacker. it stops. Remove all booklets from the stacker. Chapter 5 - Troubleshooting...
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Clear a paper jam in the stacker Step Action Remarks Close the stacker. Close the stacker until it clicks into place. Note: If the paper jam has occurred again even though you re- moved all booklets from the stacker, pull out the trimmer waste unit to discard the cuttings.
Reduce frequent paper jams or errors Reduce frequent paper jams or errors Introduction Frequent paper jams, errors or defect in binding such as follow can mean that paper is curled or paper weight is out of available range for this machine. •...
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Reduce frequent paper jams or errors Step Action Remarks Confirm the curl is in the range of The specified values are as follows: specified value. • Total height of curl: -10 mm to +10 mm (-0.4" to +0.4"). Upper (1) : 0 mm to +10 mm (0" to +0.4") Lower (1) : 0 mm to -10 mm (0"...
Job cannot be perfect-bound error scenario Other Job cannot be perfect-bound error scenario Introduction In some case a perfect bound book cannot be handled by the perfect binder. An error scenario is given on the operator panel. When to do Error scenario is present on the operator panel.
Check the status of the trimmer waste box Check the status of the trimmer waste box Introduction The Perfect Binder has a trimmer waste box. The trimmer waste box contains the cuttings that result from the trimming process. You can check the status of the trimmer waste box in the dashboard (see the manual of the printer) and in the 'System' view of the printer.
Check if the blade and the blade receptor must be replaced Check if the blade and the blade receptor must be replaced Introduction The perfect binder contains a blade and a blade receptor. The blade and blade receptor perform the cutting. Both can wear out. When the blade or blade receptor must be re- placed, the dashboard (see the manual of the printer) will display the maintenance required icon.
Check the status of the glue Check the status of the glue Introduction The Perfect Binder contains a glue container. You can check the status of the glue con- tainer in the dashboard (see manual of the printer) and in the 'System' view of the printer.
Adjust cover position Adjust cover position Introduction You can adjust the cover position, if the cover is out of position in relation to the stacked body pages. When to do If the cover is out of position in relation to the stacked body pages. Before you begin Be sure that the system is in standby.
Adjust glue amount Adjust glue amount Introduction When you make a booklet in the perfect binding mode, you must use the correct amount of glue, or the bound booklets may be poorly finished, as shown below. Amount of glue Finishing condition Normal Too much glue Glue protrudes from...
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Adjust glue amount Note: When you adjust the amount of glue, make a booklet every time you change the amount of glue in one level increments, and check the finishing condition of the bound booklet. Adjust glue amount Touch the 'System' button. Press 'Maintenance'.
Alarm list Alarm list Introduction This section explains the alarm that can occur with this product. Alarm will be indicated on the printers display. See the manual that comes with the printer for information about alarm message or required action. Alarm list Alarm timing Required action...
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Alarm list Alarm timing Required action More information Blade receptor Status in the dash- Replace the blade reaching its replace- board (see ‘Check if receptor. Call Ser- ment limit. the blade and the vice or contact your local autho- blade receptor must rized dealer.
Power does not turn on Power does not turn on Warning: If the product's breaker is tripped, do not reset it. Doing so creates the risk of electric shock, fire, smoke, or tripping the room's breaker. Power does not turn on Step Action Remarks...
When the main power is turned off during operations (check the stacker) When the main power is turned off during operations (check the stacker) Introduction If the main power is tuned off during operations, the cuttings may remain in the stacker. Caution: Do not operate the machine when the cuttings remain in the stacker, as this may result in a malfunction.
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When the main power is turned off during operations (check the stacker) Chapter 5 - Troubleshooting...
Specifications Specifications Perfect Binder-C1 Specifications of Perfect Binder-C1 Item Specifications Binding Perfect binding method Cutting Stack rotation 3-direction or 1-direction (foredge) method (no cutting is also possible) Width: 203 to 297 mm (8" to 11.69") Booklet size Length: 138 to 216 mm (5.44" to 8.5") (after 3-direc- Recommended booklet size: A4, B5, A4, LTR, 7"...
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Specifications Item Specifications Covers Number of 1 sheet sheets Sizes Width: 257.0 to 330.2 mm (10.12" to 13") Length: 364.0 to 487.7 mm (14.34" to 19.2") Recommended paper size: A3, B4, 13" × 19", 12" × 18", 11" × 17", 320 x 450 mm (12.60" × 17.72" [SRA3]) 90 to 300 g/m²...
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Specifications Item Specifications Weight Approximately 306 kg (674.6 lb) You can also adjust the width (top/bottom) in the range of +/- 1 mm, and length (foredge) in the range of +/- mm by finishing size fine adjustment. If the length defined as 1, be sure to set the ration of width between 1.25 and 1.5.
Glossary Glossary Description Perfect bind- A binding method that used glue to bind the body pages into a cover. This machine does not need to mill (grind) the body pages to firmly attach the covers to the body pages. Foredge The outside edge of the book where the book opens (opposite of the spine).
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Index Cleaning ............45 Index Conversion table for commercial names and user interface names Conversion table for commercial names and user interface names ..........8 Adjust Cover Glue amount ..........69 Cover ..............67 Number of sheet ..........76 Paper ..............29 Paper weight ...........76 Binder Size ..............76 Cleaning...
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Index Stacker ............73 Hardware naming in User Interfaces ....8 Error scenario Error scenario ..........70 Perfect binding ..........63 Installation Environment ..........76 Finished booklet ........32, 36, 68 Finished booklet Defective ............70 Main power Problem ............68 Main power ........72–73, 76 Foredge ..............23 Foredge ............79 ..............22 Front cover...
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Index Weight ............76 Perfect binding Perfect binding .........28, 79 Define ............28 Disable ............28 ..............79 Troubleshooting ..........63 Top cover Perfect-bound book Top cover ............16 Perfect-bound book ........28 Paper jam ............48 Power Trimmer waste box Power ..........72–73, 76 Trimmer waste box .........64 Consumption ..........76 Icon...
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