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DuoMac OPER AT IONALMANUAL
INTRODUCTION
CONGRATULATIONS ON THE PURCHASE OF YOUR NEW DuoMac, A PROFESSIONAL AND HEAVY-DUTY PUNCH AND BINDING MACHINE FOR COILS, WIRES OR COMBS. YOUR DuoMac WAS DESIGNED WITH A FULL RANGE OF FUNCTION AND PREMIUM QUALITY COMPONENTS TO GUARANTEE YOU AN EFFORTLESS AND PROFESSIONAL BIND, AS WELL AS MANY YEARS OF TROUBLE-FREE SERVICE. WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU TAKE A FEW MINUTES TO FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH THE FUNCTIONS OF YOUR NEW DuoMac . YOU WILL FIND THAT WITH JUST A LITTLE PRACTICE, ANY PERSON CAN ACHIEVE PROFESSIONAL RESULTS. THE DuoMac HAS THE FOLLOWING COMBINATIONS AVAILABLE :
DuoMac 321 ( Wire 31 + Wire 21 )
DuoMac C51 ( Comb + Coil 51 ) DuoMac C41 ( Comb + Coil 41 ) DuoMac C31 ( Comb + Wire 31 )
DuoMac C21 (Comb + Wire 21 )
DuoMac 541 ( Coil 51 + Coil 41 )
DuoMac 531 ( Coil 51 + Wire 31 ) DuoMac 521 ( Coil 51 + Wire 21 ) DuoMac 431 ( Coil 41 + Wire 31 )
DuoMac 421 ( Coil 41 + Wire 21 )
F E AT URES
Die Disengagement Pins for Wires, Coils or Combs
Die Disengagement Pins for Wires, Coils or Combs
Comb Opening Hooks Comb Binding Fingers
Punch Handle for Comb
Punch Throat & Ruler for Wires, Coils or Combs
Side Margin Control for Wires, Coils or Combs
Punch Handle for Wires, Coils or Combs
MASTER
SELECTOR:
Wire/Comb Size Wire Closure Depth Margin
( For models with Comb option )
Depth Margin Control for Wires Coils or Combs.
Depth Margin Control for Wires, Coils or Combs
( For models with Coil 41 or Coil 51 option )
Diameter Scale Waste Drawer
Punch Throat & Ruler for Wires, Coils or Combs. Wire Closer Control
- Pictures for illustration only
ASSEMB LY
- Place your new DuoMac on top of a sturdy working table.
- ( For models with Comb binding unit ) Install Comb Binding unit to machine as illustrated.
- Remove the screw from punching axle clockwise as indicated, connect the 2 Punch Handles, ( the longer one in front and the shorter one in rear ) in a vertical position onto the Punch Axle. Tighten-back the screws counter clockwise.
- ( For models with Wire 31 or with Wire 21 option) Repeat the same for Wire Closer Handle ( on the left ).
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Insert a full unbound
- Based on Diameter Scale reading, on the Master document into Diameter Scale.
Selector you will see :
- - Depth Margin of punch ( Color coded )
- - Wire Closure
- - Wire, Coil or Comb Size
- Set Depth Margin Control to the color determined from Step 1. Color indicated
on Depth Margin Control should match color on Master Selector.
- ( For Models with Wire 31 or with Wire 21) Set Wire Closer Control to the wire closure size determined from Step 1.
TIP
For easy turning of pages, make sure you have the right depth margin for punch. The greater the number of pages, the deeper the punch margin required.
- ( If needed ) Use Master Selector to select / identify the size of your wires or combs.
Round Comb
Oval Comb
PUNCHING
- Align Side Margin Control to proper sheet & cover size.
11"
11-1/4" COVER
Note: There are different side margins for 11" sheets & their 11-1/4" covers.
- Whenever necessary, pull out Disengagement Pins to avoid partially punched holes.
TIPS
Maximum single punching: 20 sheets of 20 Lbs ( 70-80g/m ) paper.
- Insert sheets to the appropriate slot ( depending on the type of binding you wish to make ) and pull its corresponding handle to punch.
Comfortable single punching: 12-15 sheets of 20 Lbs ( 70-80 g/m ) paper. ( Recommended )
Punch inner sheets and covers separately as side margin may vary.
Re-Align ( Center) margins for oversize covers.
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WIRE BINDING
INSERTING
- Insert pre-selected wire into Wire Holder.
- Insert document from last pages to first pages then insert front cover. The back cover should be inserted last with inside facing up.
Front Co v e r
I S O PR 9 O 0 0 2 J E C T
- Take out inserted document from Wire Holder to close the wire.
B ack Cover
CLOSING
- Put inserted document into Wire Closer.
- The wire element must stand horizontally at the bottom of Wire Closer.
- Pull Closer Handle forward to close.
- Take out document and turn back cover over. The Wire binding is completed.
COMB BINDING
1. Place pre-selected comb behind Comb Binding Fingers. The comb opening side should be upward.
3. Neatly align the pages and covers. Holding the documents tightly with the front towards you, feed the comb through the holes.
Fr o nt C ove r
2. Slowly pull Comb Binding Handle forward to open comb until the comb binder is opened sufficiently to allow pages and covers to be inserted.
4. When all combs are fully positioned through the holes, slowly move handle backward to close the comb. Lift out the bound documents from fingers. The comb binding is complete.
c k r B a ov e C
COIL BINDING
- Align punched document and place document on top of table. Insert the coil into the first 4 to 5 holes.
- Hold document evenly and slide hand to drive the coils forward to insert into the holes.
- Use crimpers to cut & crimp the excess coil. Make sure you crimp-in both ends. This procedure will prevent the document from unbinding itself.
- Optional, for efficient Coil Binding, use Roll@Coil for electric binding if you have heavy and frequent jobs by Coils binding.
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Size
Wire 3 : 1
Wire 2 : 1
( 3 HOLES PER INCH )
( 2 HOLES PER INCH )
Binding Format
Capacity & Diameter
Size
LEGAL = 38 Holes
= 34 Holes = 32 Holes = 24 Holes = 24 Holes
Comb 9/16" ( 14.28mm )
LEGAL = 26 Holes
= 24 Holes = 23 Holes = 21 Holes = 19 Holes = 15 Holes = 14 Holes
LEGAL
= 23 Holes = 21 Holes = 16 Holes = 16 Holes
Diameters Sheets 70 80 g/m 2 Inch mm
Sheets Diameters 70 80 g/m 2 Inch mm
Diameters Sheets 70 80 g/m 2 Inch mm
Diameters Sheets 70 80 g/m 2 Inch mm
WIRE 3:1
WIRE 2:1
ROUND COMB
OVAL COMB
SHEET LENGTH
Coil 4 : 1
Coil 06
Coil 5 : 1
( 4 HOLES PER INCH )
( 6 mm HOLE to HOLE )
( 5 HOLES PER INCH )
Binding Format
Capacity & Diameter
WA RRANTYPOLICY
YOUR DuoMac HAS A WARRANTY OF ONE YEAR FROM DATE OF PURCHASE. IN THE EVENT OF A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT, YOUR DISTRIBUTOR (AT OPTION) WILL REPAIR OR REPLACE IT. IMPORTANT: THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER DAMAGES DUE TO IMPROPER USE OR MISS TREATMENT OF THE UNIT, INCLUDING ANY EXTRAORDINARY EVENT LEADING TO THE DAMAGE OF THE MACHINE, WHETHER IT IS REVERSIBLE OR NOT.
IF THE DuoMac IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY, FIRST FOLLOW THE CORRECTIVE ACTIONS ABOVE. IF THE PROBLEM PERSISTS, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR DEALER FOR FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS. PLEASE HAVE YOUR MACHINE'S SERIAL NUMBER AND THE PURCHASE DATE READY. IF THE MACHINE MUST BE RETURNED TO YOUR DISTRIBUTOR, IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO PROPERLY PACK AND SHIP IT. AS ANY DAMAGES INCURRED DURING ITS TRANSPORTATION IS NOT COVERED BY OUR WARRANTY POLICY.
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Quick start
- Place the DuoMac on a sturdy table and fit the comb binding unit if your model has one.
- Attach the punch handles (longer in front, shorter in rear) and, on wire models, the wire closer handle.
- Insert the unbound document into the Diameter Scale and read the depth margin, wire closure and element size on the Master Selector.
- Set the Depth Margin Control to the matching color and, on wire models, set the Wire Closer Control.
- Align the Side Margin Control to the sheet or cover size and pull out disengagement pins as needed.
- Insert sheets into the correct slot and pull the handle to punch, about 12–15 sheets at a time.
- Bind with wire, comb or coil as described for your model.
Troubleshooting
| Problem | Likely cause | Fix (from the manual) |
|---|---|---|
| Partially punched holes | Holes are cut at the edge of the sheet. | Pull out the disengagement pins. Page 3 |
| Pages are hard to turn after binding | The depth margin is too small for the number of pages. | Set the Depth Margin Control to the color shown on the Master Selector for the document. More pages need a deeper margin. Page 3 |
| Punching is too hard or the machine is strained | Too many sheets were punched at once. | Punch no more than 20 sheets of 20 lb paper at a time. 12 to 15 sheets is the recommended comfortable amount. Page 3 |
| Margins are off on covers | Sheets and their covers need different side margins. For example, 11 inch sheets and 11-1/4 inch covers. | Align the Side Margin Control for each. Punch inner sheets and covers separately and re-center margins for oversize covers. Page 3 |
| Wire does not close correctly | The wire element is not positioned in the wire closer, or the closure size is wrong. | Set the Wire Closer Control to the closure size from the Master Selector. Stand the wire element horizontally at the bottom of the wire closer, then pull the closer handle forward. Page 4 |
| Coil binding comes undone | The coil ends were not crimped. | Cut the excess coil with crimpers and crimp in both ends. Page 4 |
| Machine still not working properly | Cause is not covered by the corrective steps. | Follow the corrective actions first. If the problem persists, contact your dealer and have the serial number and purchase date ready. Page 5 |
Frequently asked questions
How many sheets can the DuoMac punch at once?
Up to 20 sheets of 20 lb (70–80 g/m²) paper, with 12–15 sheets recommended for comfortable punching. See page 3.
Which binding combinations are available?
Models combine two formats, such as C51 (comb + coil 51), C21 (comb + wire 21), 541 (coil 51 + coil 41) and 321 (wire 31 + wire 21). See page 2.
How do I avoid partial holes on the edge of the page?
Pull out the die disengagement pins where needed, and align the side margin control to the sheet size. Punch covers separately since margins may differ. See page 3.
How do I finish a coil bind?
Insert the coil into the first 4–5 holes, spin it through, then cut and crimp both ends so the document does not unbind. See page 4.
What is the warranty?
One year from the date of purchase for manufacturer's defects. It does not cover damage from improper use. See page 5.
