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IDOCUBINDI~

BINDING

SYSTEM

IL USA

PIN 7703504

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.Use the DocuBind P200 only for its intended purpose of punching and binding paper and covers according to the indicated specifications.

.Do not place anything in the punch opening of the machine other than paper and cover stock.

.Place unit on a secure, stable work area to prevent the machine falling and possibly causing personal injury and damage to the unit.

.Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.

.lift the machine from the bottom, not the cover.

.Do not lift the machine by the cover or paper holder wire.

Thank you for purchasing fhe GBC DocuBind P200. This sysfem features our new exclusive Radial Bind design. This design

enables you to assemble your document as you punch, making it easier to load paper onto the binding comb than previous

systems! The DocuBind P200 advanced punching technology also makes it easier to punch more paper at once while pro-

D. PUNCHING PAPER (see figure 2) 1 Lift the Wire Paper Support (0) into place. optional.

2. Align sheets or covers and insert edge to be bound into punch throat (01 ).

3. Jog the sheets until they are flush against the edge guide and the bottom of the punch throat. Allow the paper to rest against the Wire Paper Support. or, you may prefer to hold the sheets in place with one hand.

4. To punch. pull the Punch Handle (A) toward you. Pull all the way down to punch completely through the paper. Punches up to 25 sheets of 20 Ib./80 gram paper at once. Punch only TWO clear covers at a time to prevent jams and excessive wear.

E. BINDING 1 Place Plastic Comb Binding Element behind the Vertical Comb (E) with open portion of element facing you (see figure 3).

2. Rotate the Bind Lever up (E1) toward you until the Comb Binding Element (E2) opens sufficiently to insert your .

document (see figure 4).

A. GrnlNG STARTED

1. Push the handle (A) onto the punching shaft located on the right side of the machine (see figure 1 ). Align the flat spot of the handle with the flat of the shaft.

2. Secure handle with screwdriver.

3. Thread front cover finished side facing down (see figure 5). onto open Binding Element Fingers (E3). Thread pages, front facing down, onto element. Repeat for large documents as required. Place the back cover, finished side facing upward on ope.n Binding Element Fingers last.

4. Push the Bind Lever away from you back to its original position to close the binding element.

I. DETERMINE

SHEET WIDTH

  1. Set Edge Guide (8) to paper size you wish to bind (11", 8-1/2" letter size, 11-1/4" oversized cover, A4 ring, A5, Japan A4) (see figure 1 ). When using oversized covers, set the Edge Guide on Covers, punch all of the covers for your job and set aside. Move the Edge Guide back to the 11 "

setting to punch your contents then bind.

C. DETERMINE PLASTIC CDMB SIZE

1. Slide the Binder Sizer open (C) (see figure 1).

2 Place document including covers behind Binder Sizer.

3. Release the Binder Sizer and select the comb binding element that corresponds with the size shown by guide. Only comb sizes up to 1" (25 mm) are shown. Your DocuBind can bind documents up to 425 sheets, or 2" (50 mm) comb size. For best results, always use GBC brand covers with GBC color-coordinated binding combs.

5. Remove book by lifting upward. Your presentation is now complete!

6. Once you become familiar with your DocuBind P200, you will find that you can bind as you punch, increasing your productivity.

F. EMm CHIP DRAWER

1. Empty Chip Drawer (F) after repeated use. Pull drawer gently toward you to open. When putting back in, the drawer will snap into place (see figure 6).

G. SERVICE Should your DocuBind require service contact GBC at: QuartetlGBC 5700 Old Orchard Road. Skokie, IL 60077 USA 1-800-541-0094 .http.//www.gbc.com/opd

SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions:

18" (W) x 81/2" (H) x 16" (D) 457mm x 216mm x 406mm

Maximum Sheet Width:

25 sheets of 20 Ib. paper 25 sheets of 80gm2 paper

Dis-engagable Pins'

425 sheets or 2"

within comb storage bin

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Quick start

  1. Push the handle onto the punching shaft on the right side, aligning the flat spots, and secure it with a screwdriver.
  2. Set the edge guide to your paper size (11", 8-1/2" letter, 11-1/4" oversized cover, A4, A5 or Japan A4).
  3. Slide the binder sizer open, place the document with covers behind it and pick the comb size it shows.
  4. Insert the edge to be bound into the punch throat, jog the sheets flush and pull the punch handle all the way down.
  5. Place the comb behind the vertical comb with the open side facing you and rotate the bind lever up to open it.
  6. Thread the front cover and pages face down, then the back cover face up, onto the comb fingers.
  7. Push the bind lever back to close the comb and lift the book out.

Troubleshooting

ProblemLikely causeFix (from the manual)
Punch jams or wears excessively with clear coversToo many clear covers punched at oncePunch only TWO clear covers at a time. Page 4
Holes are not punched completely throughThe punch handle was not pulled all the way downPull the Punch Handle (A) all the way down to punch completely through the paper. Page 4
Sheets punch crookedSheets are not flush in the punch throatJog the sheets until they are flush against the edge guide and the bottom of the punch throat. Page 4
Oversized covers punch in the wrong positionEdge Guide is set for standard paperSet the Edge Guide on Covers and punch all covers, then move the Edge Guide back to the 11" setting to punch your contents. Page 4
Not sure which comb size to useDocument thickness is unknownPlace the document including covers behind the Binder Sizer and select the comb that matches the size shown by the guide. Page 4
Punch handle does not fitHandle is not aligned with the punching shaftPush the handle onto the shaft on the right side, aligning the flat spot of the handle with the flat of the shaft, then secure it with a screwdriver. Page 4

Frequently asked questions

How many sheets can the DocuBind P200 punch at once?

Up to 25 sheets of 20 lb./80 gram paper. Punch only two clear covers at a time to prevent jams and excess wear. See page 4.

How thick a book can it bind?

Up to 425 sheets, or a 2" (50 mm) comb. The binder sizer shows comb sizes up to 1" (25 mm) only. See page 4.

How do I punch oversized covers?

Set the edge guide to Covers, punch all the covers for the job, then move the guide back to the 11" setting to punch the contents. See page 4.

How do I empty the chip drawer?

Pull the drawer gently toward you to open it. It snaps back into place when you push it in. See page 4.