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Contents

Standard Paper Size Selection.

Non Standard Paper Size Data Input.

Correcting Folding or Stapling Misalignment.

Remove Jammed Staple From Stapler Head.

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Introduction

Thank you for your purchase of this Booklet Maker. To ensure correct usage, please read this instruction manual thoroughly, especially the section Safety Precautions. After reading, please keep this instruction manual handy for future reference.

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Safety Precautions

Always observe the cautions and warnings given below to prevent personal injury or property damage.

The degree of danger and damage that could occur is indicated on two levels by the following marks.

WARNING : Ignoring this mark could result in the possibility of serious injury or even death.

CAUTION

: Ignoring this mark could result in the possibility of injury or physical damage.

The following graphic symbols indicate the various types of action to be performed or avoided.

This graphic symbol indicates a forbidden action. means "Do not disassemble." means "Do not touch." This graphic symbol indicates actions that must be performed. means "Disconnect the power plug."

! WARNING:

Do not place metal objects or vessels containing liquids on top of the unit. The entry of any metal object or liquid could result in fire or electrical shock.

Do not insert any metal or easily-combustible object inside this unit. This could result in fire or electrical shock.

Do not touch or insert foreign objects into any rotating part during operation. This could result in injury.

Do not remove the cover or back panel. This unit contains high-voltage components that could cause electrical shock.

Do not disassemble, modify or repair this unit. There is a danger of fire, electrical shock or injury. Contact your dealer when repairs are necessary.

Use only the power supply voltage specified on the main nameplate. Using other voltages could result in fire or electrical shock.

Keep this unit and the power cord away from heaters and heater vents. Excessive heat could melt the cover or power cord covering, and result in fire or electrical shock.

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Safety Precautions (Continues)

Make sure that the combined power consumption of the appliances to be connected does not exceed the capacity rating of the power outlets or plug receptacles. Exceeding the capacity rating could cause the power outlets, plug receptacles, or power extension cords to overheat and catch fire.

Remove any dust that accumulates on the power plug prongs and the surface of the plug from which the prongs extend. Accumulated dust could result in fire.

If any foreign object such as metal or liquid should enter this unit, immediately turn the unit off at the power switch and disconnect the power plug from the power outlet. Failure to do so could result in fire or electrical shock. Contact your dealer immediately.

Do not damage the power cord or power plug. (Do not scratch, alter, bend, twist, pull or place heavy objects on the power cord or power plug.) This could result in damage, fire or electrical shock.

Always grip the plug when disconnecting the power plug from the power outlet. Forcibly pulling the power cord could cause damage, resulting in fire or electrical shock.

Do not handle the power plug with wet hands. This could result in electrical shock.

Before cleaning this unit, turn the unit off at the power switch and disconnect the power plug from the power outlet. Accidental operation of the unit during cleaning could result in injury.

Do not touch the power switch with wet hands. Otherwise electric hazards may occur.

Do not use flammable sprays inside or near the unit (e.g. when cleaning the unit). Such flammable gas may ignite and cause fire or combustion.

! CAUTION:

Keep away long hair, ties, jewelry and loose clothing. This could result in injury.

Do not use solvent inside or near the unit (e.g. when cleaning the unit). Such solvents may damage the rubber rollers and resin inside the unit, resulting in malfunctions.

Always disconnect the power plug from the power outlet when the unit is not to be used for an extended period. Failure to do so could result in fire due to leakage current if the insulation should deteriorate.

Install this unit on a level, stable stand or floor, with sufficient space around it. Failure to do so could result in the unit overturning and causing injury.

Do not install this unit in a location where there is excessive humidity or where contact with water is possible. Poor choice of location could result in deterioration of the insulation, fire or electrical shock.

Disconnect the power plug from the power outlet before attempting to move this unit. Failure to do so could result in power cord damage, fire or electrical shock.

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Usage Precautions

Power Supply

This equipment shall be installed near the socket-outlet where the plug on the power supply cord is easily accessible.

Make sure the power supply used is always within the following range.

220 - 240VAC, 50Hz in Europe.

110VAC, 60Hz in United State.

When you power other appliances from the same AC outlet, make sure that the combined power consumption does not exceed the power supply capacity.

Rated power of this equipment: 75 W

For continued protection against risk of fire, replace only with same type and rating of fuse.

Operating Environment

Operate this unit in the following environment:

Where the temperature range is between 5 and 35 C.

Where the humid ity rang e is between 10 and 80% RH (no dew condensation).

Which is not subject to direct sunlight,

Where the equipment is not exposed to water.

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Specifications

297mm x 432mm 11 x 17

182mm x 257mm x 10

A3, B4, F4A, F4B and A4 (Asia)

A3, B4, LG, A4 and B5 (Europe)

LD, A3, LG, A4 and LT (U.S.A.)

Stapling and folding ability

Equivalent to 15 sheets of 80gsm ( 20 ) bond paper or below

Maximum processing speed

7 sets / minute

Number of stapler head

Button setting, auto positioning

WxDxH 560,mm x 455mm x 166mm 22 x 18 x 6

20 Kg / 44 lbs

220V/50Hz (Asia / Europe) 110V/60Hz (U.S.A.)

Specifications are subject to change without prior notice for improvements.

Paper size reference:

A3 = 297mm x 420mm A4 = 210mm x 297mm F4A = 216mm x 343mm F4B = 216mm x 330mm

B4 = 257mm x 364mm B5 = 182 mm x 257mm

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Part Names

  1. Paper side guide

Accessories

Power Cord (U.S.A. Version)

Power Cord (Europe Version)

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Control Panel

Light up when power on

Selected paper size and counter indicate when power on

Option menu indicate when press the Menu button

Error message indicate when error occur

Press the button to change the size of standard paper

Press the button to select the options of menu

Press the button to change the size of non standard paper under option menu

Press the button to change the size of standard paper

Press the button to select the options of menu

Press the button to change the size of non standard paper under option menu

Press the button to enter the revised setting

Press the button to confirm the setting finished

Press the button to return to standby mode

Press the button to enter the option menu

Press the button to escape from the option menu

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Installation

Open the top cover and get rid off the wire tie from the folding roller.

Lift up the stapler head lever. Then remove the sponge pad under the stapler head.

Open the cassette from the stapler head and load staples.

Move the stapler heads to certain position which are matching the paper size.

Close the top cover and plug in the power cord.

Europe

Please check the power requirement of the machine from the serial number tag before plug in the power cord.

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Operation

Standard Paper Size Selection.

Switch the power on. (See fig. 04)

Select the paper size by pressing scroll up or scroll down button. (Example LD paper)

LG M6 A4 LT (U.S.A. Version) M3 M5 M2 M4

M6 F4A F4B A4 (Asia Version) M3 M5 M2 M4

M6 LG B5 A4 (Europe Version) M3 M5 M2 M4

Move the stapler heads to the correct position by following the stapler head position sticker. (See fig.5) Reference sticker is located in the back of the top cover.

STAPLER

A HEAD POSITION

Press Enter button to return to ready.

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Operation

Non Standard Paper Size Data Input.

Press Menu button to enter option menu.

Select “1.Memo” then press enter button.

Select one of Memory from Mem1 to Mem6 by pressing scroll button then press Enter button to enter paper size setting. (For example Mem2)

Press down and hold scroll button to change the size of the paper until the value is reach to require value. (Example 250mm)

Press Enter button to input the data to Memory No.2 and return to ready.

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Operation

Memor y Call Out.

Memory call out by press scroll up or scroll down button. (Example M3)

LG M6 LT A4 (U.S.A. Version) M3 M5 M2 M4

M6 F4A F4B A4 (Asia Version) M3 M5 M2 M4

LG B5 M6 A4 (Europe Version) M3 M5 M2 M4

Press Enter button to enter.

Move the stapler heads to the correct position based upon paper size.

Press Enter button to return to ready.

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Operation

Trigger Timer Setting.

Press Menu button to enter option menu.

Select 2.Time by press scroll down button.

Press Enter button to enter trigger timer setting.

Stapling Time 05 second

Press scroll up or down button to change the setting.(Example 8 second)

Stapling Time 08 second

Press Enter button to rewrite the previous value and return to ready.

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Operation

Cor recting Folding or Stapling Misalignment.

Fold the book manually to make the center line on the book.

Check the staples aligning with the center line or not.

Fine adjustment by following the instruction below.

Align with center line

Staple located on the right side of the center line.

move the paper to left.

( Paper move left 0.14mm for 1 digit)

return to Ready .

move the paper to right.

No

Staple located on the right side of the center line.

( Paper move right 0.14mm for 1 digit)

Yes

return to Ready .

  1. Go to next step 4.

Repeat Step 3. Until stapling align with center line.

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Operation

Check folded position aligning with the center line or not.

Fine adjustment by following the instruction below.

Align with center line

Fold located on the right side of the center line.

move the paper to left.

( Paper move left 0.14mm for 1 digit)

return to Ready .

move the paper to right.

No

Fold located on the right side of the center line.

( Paper move right 0.14mm for 1 digit)

Yes

return to Ready .

  1. Fine adjustment finished.

Repeat Step 6 until fold is aligned with center line.

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Operation

Factor y Default Setting.

Press Menu button to enter option menu.

Select 5 Reset all by pressing scroll down button.

5.Reset all. 6.Show serial.

Press Enter button to reset all data to factory default setting.

Warning! All the value in Memory will be restored to factory default value (297mm)also.

Data restored 015 +005

Press Enter button to return to ready.

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Operation

Serial Number Indication.

Press Menu button to enter option menu.

Select 6 Show serial by pressing scroll down button.

5.Reset all. 6.Show serial.

Press Enter button to check the serial number.

Machine Serial: H XXXXXXXXX

Press Enter button to return to ready.

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Operation

Booklet Making.

Select the required paper size and adjust the stapler head position by reference to page 11 to page 13.

For example LD paper selected.

Open the top cover and insert a set of A3 paper. (See fig. 6) Align the paper with the edge of the scale.

Place the paper side guide by aligning it the edge of the paper. (See fig.7)

Use optional magnetic stops if required. (See fig.8)

Close the top cover. Then the machine will start to work in 5 seconds.

Insert paper for next book. (See fig. 9)

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Operation

Counter Reset.

Remover all the paper from the machine.

Press Enter button to reset the counter to “0000”

Emergency Stop.

Press any button on the panel to stop the machine during the booklet making process.

Emergency stop! Reset machine!

Switch off the machine then power on the machine to return to ready.

Remove Jammed Staple From Stapler Head.

Open the top cover and lift up the stapler head lever.

Open the cassette from the stapler head and remove the jammed staple by using tweezer.

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Error Message

Close the top cover.

Top cover opened in the ready state.

Top cover opened during booklet making.

Close the top cover. Then press enter button.

Close the cover after “Cover is open” indicated.

Press enter button to reset the machine.

Over loading! Take away paper

Remove all the paper from the Too many paper loaded on the machine. Then turn off power machine cause motor overload. for 3 second. Power on the machine to ready.

Emergency stop! Reset machine!

One of key pressed during booklet making.

Turn off power for 3 second. Then turn on the machine.

Daily care

Use a soft clean cloth dampened with al cohol or neutral detergent when cleaning. Before cleaning, be sure to turn off the power. The folding rollers may cause paper slipping or smudging with paper dust or ink if they are dirty.

Always disconnect the power plug from the outlet after used.

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Quick start

  1. Open the top cover and remove the wire tie from the folding roller.
  2. Lift the stapler head lever, remove the sponge pad under the stapler head, open the cassette and load staples.
  3. Close the top cover, plug in the power cord and switch the power on.
  4. Select the paper size with the scroll up or down buttons and press Enter.
  5. Move the stapler heads to match the stapler head position sticker inside the top cover.
  6. Open the top cover, insert a paper set aligned with the scale and set the side guide against the paper edge.
  7. Close the top cover; the machine starts in 5 seconds.

Troubleshooting

ProblemLikely causeFix (from the manual)
"Close the top cover" messageThe top cover was opened in the ready state or during booklet making.Close the top cover, then press Enter to reset if it was opened during booklet making. Page 22
"Over loading! Take away paper"Too much paper loaded, causing motor overload.Remove all the paper, turn the power off for 3 seconds and power on again. Page 22
"Emergency stop! Reset machine!"A key was pressed during booklet making.Turn the power off for 3 seconds, then turn the machine back on. Page 22
Staple jammed in the stapler headA staple is jammed in the cassette.Open the top cover, lift the stapler head lever, open the cassette and remove the staple with tweezers. Page 21
Staples or fold off the center lineStapling or folding misalignment.Use the fine adjustment to move the paper left or right (0.14 mm per digit) until staples and fold align with the center line. Page 16
Paper slipping or smudgingDirty folding rollers with paper dust or ink.With the power off, clean with a soft cloth dampened with alcohol or neutral detergent. Page 22

Frequently asked questions

How many sheets can the AutoBook staple and fold?

The equivalent of 15 sheets of 80 gsm (20 lb) bond or less, at up to 7 sets per minute. See page 8.

What paper sizes does it support?

The U.S. version has LD, A3, LG, A4 and LT presets, from 182 x 257 mm up to 297 x 432 mm (11" x 17"). See page 8.

How do I save a custom paper size?

Press Menu, select 1.Memo, choose Mem1 to Mem6, set the length with the scroll button and press Enter. See page 13.

Can I change the stapling time?

Yes. Press Menu, select 2.Time and change the value with the scroll buttons (default 5 seconds). See page 15.

How do I reset to factory settings?

Press Menu, select 5.Reset all and press Enter; memory values return to the default 297 mm. See page 18.