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GBC System Two Binding Machine
Instruction Manual
For Models: GBC VeloBind System Two GBC SureBind System Two
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Adjust the punch edge guide to the correct paper length. Check the punch alignment by punching a sheet of paper and folding it in half along the punched edge (See Figure 4-1). Match the holes up; if the corners of the paper match with no overlap, the alignment is correct. If not, readjust the guide and repeat the process until the edges are square.
Place the paper fully in the punch throat, slide the paper to the left against the punch edge guide, and press the punch button.
To prevent jamming, only 22 sheets of 20 pound bond paper should be punched at one time (fewer sheets if the paper is heavier). Punch one 22 sheet segment of your document at a time, and stack the punched sections on the binding surface. Do not punch more than 4 composition covers or 3 plastic covers at one time.
If you try to punch too much paper the Jam-Stopper feature will sense the high paper load, retract the punch pins, and you will hear a beeping sound. Simply separate the paper stack, and punch fewer pages at a time.
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- Check the bind edge guide alignment by inserting a receiving strip in the strip recess area. Lay a sheet of correctly aligned punched paper on the strip, matching up the holes and the strip so that the strip is not showing at the top or the bottom of the paper. Adjust the bind edge guide if necessary by sliding the guide to the edge of the paper.
- Place the back cover (face down), the punched sheets (last page on the bottom), and front cover (face up) on top of the receiving strip.
- Place the receiving strip (bottom binding strip with holes), textured side down in the strip recess, located in front of the backstop. Be sure the small hole in the receiving strip is over the locating pin. The locating pin is on the left hand side of the strip recess area in front of the backstop. The locating pin fits into the small hole in the plastic strip. The strip is positioned correctly over the locating pin when it is difficult to slide the strip to the right. Failure to properly align the strip can cause machine damage.
- Now determine the correct size of the pin strip. Use the scale on the backstop to determine the thickness of the document and the size of the pins required. Insert the strip through the document's holes and the receiving strip.
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- Begin the binding process by pulling the pressure bar toward you and lowering it on top of the document. To prevent jamming problems, lower the bar onto the document rather than "drop" it.
- Press the bind button, and the ready indicator will flash. When the binding cycle is complete, you will hear beeps and the ready indicator will be off.
- Lift the pressure bar to its original position, and the ready indicator will illuminate continuously. Remove the bound document.
- IF THE BINDING CYCLE IS NOT COMPLETED, THE TRAY-FULL AND READY INDICATORS WILL FLASH ALTERNATELY. Simply turn the machine off and on, or, press either the Bind or Punch Button. Rebind the document. If the binding cycle is incomplete again, call for service.
- The Tray Full Indicator will flash after 50 binds. Remove the tray with the power on, empty it, and reinsert it.
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Quick start
- Set the punch guide: Adjust the punch edge guide to the paper length. Punch a sheet and fold it in half to check that the holes match.
- Punch: Put the paper fully in the punch throat, slide it left against the edge guide, and press the punch button. Punch 22 sheets of 20 lb bond at a time at most.
- Check the bind guide: Use a receiving strip and a punched sheet to check the bind edge guide. Adjust it if needed.
- Place the strip: Put the receiving strip, textured side down, in the strip recess with its small hole over the locating pin.
- Stack the book: Place the back cover face down, the punched sheets with the last page on the bottom, then the front cover face up.
- Pick the pin strip: Read the document thickness on the backstop scale to find the pin size. Insert the strip through the holes.
- Bind: Lower the pressure bar onto the document and press the bind button. When the beeps sound, lift the bar and remove the document.
Troubleshooting
| Problem | Likely cause | Fix (from the manual) |
|---|---|---|
| Beeping sound and the punch pins retract | Too much paper was punched. The Jam-Stopper feature sensed a high load. | Separate the paper stack and punch fewer pages at a time. Page 2 |
| Punched holes do not line up | The punch edge guide is not set right. | Readjust the guide and test punch again until the edges are square. Page 2 |
| Binding cycle does not finish; Tray-Full and Ready lights flash alternately | The binding cycle was not completed. | Turn the machine off and on, or press the Bind or Punch Button. Rebind. If it happens again, call for service. Page 4 |
| Tray Full indicator flashes | The tray is full after 50 binds. | Remove the tray with the power on, empty it, and reinsert it. Page 4 |
| Machine damage risk | The receiving strip is not aligned over the locating pin. | Place the strip so the small hole is over the pin. It is correct when the strip is hard to slide to the right. Page 3 |
| Jamming when binding | The pressure bar was dropped. | Lower the pressure bar onto the document. Do not drop it. Page 4 |
Frequently asked questions
How many sheets can I punch at once?
Punch no more than 22 sheets of 20 lb bond at one time, and fewer if the paper is heavier. Do not punch more than 4 composition covers or 3 plastic covers at once. See page 2.
What does the beeping during punching mean?
The Jam-Stopper sensed too much paper and pulled back the punch pins. Split the stack and punch fewer pages. See page 2.
How do I choose the pin size?
Use the scale on the backstop to read the document thickness and the pin size needed. See page 3.
What does the Tray Full light mean?
The Tray Full indicator flashes after 50 binds. Remove the tray, empty it, and put it back. See page 4.
How do I know the bind is done?
You hear beeps and the ready indicator goes off. Lift the pressure bar and the ready indicator stays on. See page 4.
