SAFETY

MESSAGES

Your safety as well as the safety of others is important to GBC. In this Operator Manual and on the product are important safety messages. Read these messages carefully.

.Unplug the DocuBind P300 before moving it, or when it is not in use for an extended period of time.

A The safety alert symbol precedes each safety message ..in this Operator Manual. This symbol indicates a potential personal safety hazard that could hurt you or others. as well as cause product or property damage. The following warning is found on this unit:

This safety message means you could be seriously hurt or killed if you open the product and expose yourself to hazardous voltage

CAUTION:

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY, USE THE POWER

CORO AS A MAIN OISCONNECT

DEVICE!

.Do not operate with a damaged supply cord or plug, after it malfunctions, or after it has been damaged in any manner.

.Do not overload electrical outlets beyond their capacity as this can result in fire or electrical shock.

.Do not alter attachment plug. Plug is configured for the appropriate electrical supply

.The unit is intended for indoor use only-

.Never push objects into this product through cabinet slots. Do not spill liquid of any kind on this product.

.Do not operate if the product has been exposed to rain or water.

SERVICE

The following symbols appear on this product, and their meaning is as follows:

PLJRESET

A WARNING: For your protection, do not connect the

DocuBind P300 to electrical power until you read these instructions completely. Keep these instructions in a convenient location for future reference. To guard against injury, the following basic safety precautions must be observed in the set-up and use of this product.

IMPORTANTSAFEGUARDS GENERALSAFEGUARDS

.Use the DocuBind P300 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.

ELECTRICAL

SAFEGUARDS

The DocuBind P300 must be connected to a supply voltage corresponding to the electrical rating of the machine as indicated on the seriaVrating plate or in this manual

Do not attempt to service or repair the DocuBind P300 yourself. Unplug the unit and contact an authorized GBC service representative for exchange or repair.

CLEANING

CAUTION: Unplug this product before cleaning.

Wipe exterior only with a damp cloth. Do not use detergents or solvents.

The following notes apply only to the units rated 230V 50Hz.

MAIN COROSET

SELECTION (FOR 230VAC MACHINES ONLY)

When choosing a detachable line cord for use with the DocuBind P300, always observe the following.

The cordset consists of three components; the attachment plug, cordage and appliance inlet. Each of these components must meet European regulatory approvals for safety.

The following minimum electrical ratings for the specific cordset are published for safety purposes. DO NOT USE CORDSETS THAT DO NOT MEET THE FOLLOWING MINIMUM

ELECTRICAL

REQUIREMENTS.

PLUG: 3A, 250 volts, 50/60 Hz, Class 1,3 conductor, European safety agency approved.

CORDAGE:

Type H05W-F3GO.75, Harmonized ( <1 HAR 1>- ). The "<1 1:>" symbols indicate cordage approved to appropriate European standard (NOTE: "HAR" may be substituted by the approval mark of the European safety agency which approved the cordage. An example would be" <1 V DE 1>- ".

APPLiANCE CONNECTOR: 3A, 250 volts, 50/60 Hz, European safety approved, Type IEC 320. Cordset shall not exceed 3 meters in length. Cordset with component electrical ratings greater than the minimum spec~ied electrical ratings may be substituted.

CAUTION:

THE POWER RECEPTACLE MUST BE LOCATED NEAR THE EOUIPMENT AND BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.

Thank you for purchasing the GBC OocuBind P300. This system features our new exclusive Radiaf 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 OocuBind P300 advanced punching technology also makes it easier to punch more paper at once while

A. GmlNG STARTED

1. Firmly push the female end of the power cord into the power cord receptacle (A) located on the back of the machine (see figure 1 ).

CAUTION:

Make sure this step is complete prior to plugging the male end ot the power cord into a power receptacle .

2 Plug the male end of the power cord into an appropriate power receptacle.

B. 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, AS, 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.

4. To punch, press the PUNCH ~button (02). The Oocu- Bind P300 punches up to 15 sheets of 20 Ib./80 gram paper at once. Punch only TWO clear covers at a time to prevent jams and excessive wear.

5. If punch jams, depress the RESET~button (03). Then press the PUNCH ~button (02) again and remove paper or covers from punch throat (it may be necessary to punch several times in order to remove the paper). Repeat steps 1 to 4 with slightly less paper to avoid punch jams on additionallifts.

E. BINDING

1. Place a Plastic Comb Binding Element behind the Vertical Comb (E) with the 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).

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 open Binding Element Fingers last.

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

C. DETERMINE PLASTIC CDMB SIZE 1 Slide the Binder Sizer open (C) (see figure 1 ).

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

2. Place document including covers behind Binder Sizer.

6. Once you become familiar with your DocuBind P300, you will find that you can bind as you punch, increasing your productivity.

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.

D. PUNCHING PAPER (see figure 2) 1 Lift the Wire Paper Suppor1 (D) into place (optional).

2. Align sheets or covers and inser1 edge to be bound into punch throat (D1 ).

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 SUppOr1. or, you may prefer to hold the sheets in place with one hand.

F. EMPTY 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'

Quartet/GBC 5700 Old Orchard Road Skokie, IL 60077 USA

SPECIFICATIONS

Weight:

18" (W) x 81/2" (H) x 16" (0) 457mm x 216mm x 406mm

115V AC, 60Hz, 2.3 amps, 130 watts or 230V AC, 50Hz, 1.3 amps

Dis-engagable Pins"

1 (A5 paper) within comb storage bin

425 sheets or 2"

15 sheets of 20 Ib. paper 15 sheets of 80 glm2 paper