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KONICA MINOLTA
GP-502
OPERATION MANUAL
February 2012
Rev 1.0

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  • Page 1 KONICA MINOLTA GP-502 OPERATION MANUAL February 2012 Rev 1.0...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1. Safety 2. Overview 2.1 Features & Benefits of GP-502 2.2 Ellipse Binding Elements 2.3 User Interface & Feature Locations 3. Installation 4. Unit Operation - Bypass 5. Unit Operation -Binding 5.1 Getting To Know The GP-502 5.2 Installing Elements...
  • Page 3: Safety

    ARE CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL AS WELL AS ON THE • Do not alter the plug on the end of the cordset of the GP-502. MACHINE ITSELF. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU CAREFULLY It is provided for your safety.
  • Page 4: Overview

    Only one operator is required to print, punch and bind documents. The GP-502 is an automated binder system capable of binding small and large books by simply making a selection on the printers screen. The GP-502 reduces downtime by not requiring the Ellipse binding element to be changed when different size books are produced.
  • Page 5: User Interface & Feature Locations

    2.3 User Interface & Feature Locations PAPER PATH See Fig. 1 for an illustration of the GP-502 bind paper path. FEATURE LOCATIONS: A. GP-502 screen/display: Shows operational status of GP-502 B. Paper Tray: Holds sheets until book is bound and dropped into book drawer.
  • Page 6: Installation

    1. Power Inlet: The power inlet is located on the rear of the GP-502. Attach the included power cord to the GP-502 at this location. Only use power that meets the voltage and frequency as listed on the rating label located on the GP-502.
  • Page 7: Unit Operation -Binding

    See the two illustrations to the right. The GP-502 may temporarily stop during operation. Opening the book drawer of the GP-502 when in this state will cause a paper jam. Always wait to open the book drawer until the GP-502 operation has completely stopped.
  • Page 8 The GP-502 will alert the operator when the chip tray requires emptying or when it is missing. The two illustrations on the right show the images that the GP-502 screen will display when the...
  • Page 9: Installing Elements

    5.2 INSTALLING ELEMENTS INTO THE GP-502 1. Open the front door of the GP-502. Then locate the element drawer, which can be identified by the label shown below. Open the element drawer by squeezing the two blue handles together 2. Install the elements by aligning the locating hole on the elements with the rod on the element drawer.
  • Page 10 The illustrations below are shown on the GP-502 to aid in the installation of elements R e v 1 .0 ........... . . 111111111111111 ‘‘‘‘‘‘‘‘‘‘‘‘‘‘‘‘‘‘‘‘‘‘‘‘...
  • Page 11: Creating Bind Job

    6. Creating Bind Job 6.1 SETTING FRONT & BACK COVER The GP-502 requires that a front and back cover be used. Refer to the media section of this manual for a list of approved cover weights. Refer to the printers display, then perform the Fig.
  • Page 12: Media

    Book Size: The GP-502 is limited to the size of book to which can bound. The number of sheets that can be bound in one book is dependent upon the weight and thickness of the media. See the below book size restriction based upon 75 gsm.
  • Page 13: Jam Clearance

    8.2 Bind Path Jam Clearance When the GP-502 is operating in bind mode and a jam occurs paper sheets may be jammed in multiple locations. After a jam occurs, view the GP-502 screen for the location of the jammed sheets.
  • Page 14 Jam Area C When the GP-502 displays the screen as shown in (Fig. 1), follow the steps given below. Open the front door, then rotate the knob marked (GP3) counter-clockwise to drive the sheet into the paper tray. (Fig.2) It is also acceptable to rotate the (GP3) roller clockwise.
  • Page 15: Element Jam Clearance

    Fig. 2 Fig. 3 8.4 Book Jam Clearance If while ejecting a finished book the GP-502 jams, then the completed book may need to be removed from the bind path. (Fig.4) To clear the jam first open the front door, then rotate the knob GP4 to full exit the book into the drawer.
  • Page 16: Language Selection

    9. Language Selection The display located on the GP-502 is capable of displaying text in five different languages, of which are list below: •...English •...French •...German •...Italian •...Spanish To change the languages follow the below instructions. 1. Select the [INFO] button on the GP-502 home Fig.
  • Page 17: Specification

    10. Specifications 115VAC, LTR SIZE 230VAC, A4 Size (U.S. Market) Up to 125 sheets per minute Speed Bind Sheet Size LTR, 216x279mm (8.5"x11") A4, 210x297mm 163gsm to 216gsm Bind Media W eight, Covers 75gsm to 120gsm Bind Media W eight, Body 7mil, 178µm Bind, Clear Covers Bind, Tabs...

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