L129 User`s Manual, FB15xs
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1. POWIS IMAGE WRAPPER USER S MANUAL 2 I FIRST TIME SETUP A What s Included Inside the Box The Powis Image Wrapper e Instruction Card Image Wrapper Manual If any items are damaged or missing contact your Powis Parker dealer immediately B Setting Up With the help of someone else remove the Image Wrapper from the box and place on a flat level surface 2 Remove any cardboard or styrofoam shipping pieces from the Image Wrapper before using 3 Position the machine on the desk table or counter where it will reside For optimum comfort we recommend a table height between 27 30 69 cm 76 cm All four feet should be on the table but the center slot between the two rollers should be clear of the front edge of the table to allow covers to slide completely through the rollers You will also need a utility knife to cut your printed cover wraps to size CAUTION Utility knives are very sharp Always handle them carefully and replace them in the utility knife holder when not in use POWIS IMAGE WRAPPER USER S MANUAL 3 IMAGE WRAPPER TERMINOLOGY The Image Wrapper uses unique new technology and as with any new technology it comes with new concepts and terminology Refer to this list anytime you are unsure about the meanings of terms used in this guide Image Wrapper This is the machine itself that is used to create the hard covers Cover Wrap The Cover Wrap is the printed paper o2. 10 x 8 Portrait 12 x 12 Square Package includes 50 ImageBack Liners POWIS IMAGE WRAPPER USER S MANUAL 5 IV SUPPLIES amp PRINTING INFORMATION Image Area Specifications Below are listed the minimum printed areas required for the cover wraps 8 x10 A spine 22 26 x 9 52 565 4mm 241 8mm spine 22 39 x 9 52 568 7mm 241 8mm C spine 22 64 x 9 52 575 Imm 241 8mm 12x12 A spine 26 26 x 13 52 667mm 343 4mm B spine 26 39 x 13 52 670 3mm x 343 4mm C spine 26 64 x 13 52 676 7mm 343 4mm 8 5 x11 portrait and landscape Portrait A spine 19 26 12 52 489 2mm 318mm spine 19 39 x 12 52 492 5mm 318mm C spine 19 64 x 12 52 498 9mm 318mm Landscape A spine 24 26 10 02 616 2mm 254 5mm B spine 24 39 x 10 02 619 5mm x 254 5mm C spine 24 36 x 10 02 618 8mm 254 5mm 4 portrait and landscape Portrait A spine 18 8 x 13 21 477 5mm 335 5mm spine 18 92 x 13 21 480 6mm 335 5mm C spine 19 17 13 21 486 9mm 335 5mm Landscape A spine 25 64 x 9 79 651 3mm 248 7mm spine 25 77 x 9 79 654 6mm 248 7mm C spine 26 02 x 9 79 660 9mm 248 7mm 6 POWIS IMAGE WRAPPER USER S MANUAL V USING THE IMAGE WRAPPER CUTTINGTHE COVERWRAP BEFORE YOU BEGIN Please consult Section V Supplies and Pr
3. IMAGE WRAPPER USER S MANUAL www powis com fax 510 848 2462 phone 510 848 2463 toll free 800 321 BIND POWIS 775 Heinz Ave Berkeley CA 94710 POWIS CONTENTS INTRODUCTION a 2 FIRST TIME SETUP 00 3 Im IMAGE WRAPPER TERMINOLOGY 4 IV SUPPLIES amp PRINTING INFORMATION 5 USING THE IMAGE WRAPPER 7 Cutting the Cover Wrap 7 Attaching the Cover Wrap 8 Vi ATTACHING THE COVER LINERS 12 Vil FINISHING THE BOOK 14 APPENDIX A Alternate Wrap Method 5 APPENDIX Safety amp Comfort 17 APPENDIX 6 Troubleshooting 18 SPECIFICATIONS amp WARRANTY 2 Information for Your Reference Serial Number Purchase Date POWIS IMAGE WRAPPER USER S MANUAL l l INTRODUCTION Congratulations on the purchase of your Powis Image Wrapper As with all our equipment this machine was carefully assembled and tested prior to packing You will find it fast and easy to use The Powis Image Wrapper lets you create your own custom wrapped hard covers quickly and easily in any office environment It is designed for use with our Fastback binding systems Utility Knife Cover Stop Green Wrap Stop Gray Slider Cutting Mat Rollers Adjustment Knob Turn Wheel Locking Nut Roller Adjustment Screw IMAGE WRAPPER
4. ION This document contains proprietary and confidential information of Powis Parker Incorporated PPI Copyright Powis Parker Incorporated 2009 All Rights Reserved No part of this document may be photocopied reproduced in any form or translated into another language without prior written consent of PPI except as allowed under the copyright laws WARRANTY One 1 Year from date of purchase The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice PPI makes no warranty of any kind with respect to this information PPI specifically disclaims the implied warranty of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose PPI shall not be liable for any direct indirect incidental consequential or other damage alleged in connection with the furnishing or use of this information NOTICE Changes are periodically made to this document Revisions changes any technical inaccuracies and typographical errors will be corrected in any subsequent editions POWIS IMAGE WRAPPER USER S MANUAL 21
5. Stop Position the cover so the the center of the spine is approximately lined up with the center notch on the green stop HINT An easy way to line up the cover with the guide is to pull the hardcover by the long edge of the release paper up to the green Cover Stop Figure 6 Slide the purple slider over so the lower gray step touches the edge of the cover then tighten the Adjustment Knob in place Figure 7 Peel back and crease flat the left edge of the release paper exposing approximately an inch of the adhesive surface Figure 8 3 4 IMPORTANT Do not remove the entire release paper from the ImageBack Hardcover yet Release Liner pulled open Interior Adhesive Area Interior panel Interior view FIGURE 5 FIGURE 6 FIGURE 7 FIGURE 8 8 POWIS IMAGE WRAPPER USER S MANUAL V USING THE IMAGE WRAPPER ATTACHING THE COVER WRAP Continued 5 Place the wrap on top of the cover with its front edge against the gray step Be careful not to press down too hard as you might prematurely attach the wrap to the exposed adhesive Figure 9 6 Slide the wrap over so its left edge touches the right side of the purple piece the wrap front edge must still be against the long gray stop Figure 10 7 While holding the wrap in place against the front and left stops press the wrap down on the exposed left edge adhesive to secure it in place Figu
6. etitive motion may contribute to these health problems Depending on how it is used the prolonged or repetitive use of almost any machine might have a potential for discomfort or injury As a user of this Image Wrapper you might also be at risk The most commonly accepted causes of this type of disorder are repeated forceful actions usually in an awkward position or posture without sufficient rest to allow the body to recover These repetitive actions may cause nerves tendons ligaments and other soft body parts to become irritated and inflamed By paying attention to the way you perform your work and do other activities you can identify the behaviors that could put you at risk The precautions outlined below are examples you can take to help reduce the likelihood of developing these problems and work more comfortably with your new Image Wrapper Keep in mind however that these are only suggestions Comfort is personal and only you may be able to judge what works best for you You may find that your body will be most comfortable and relaxed with the Image Wrapper placed directly in front of you The Image Wrapper and your supplies should be within easy reach avoid excessive stretching e The Image Wrapper is best used in a standing position Make sure that the work surface height that the Image Wrapper is on does not require you to bend over in a way that would strain your back or arms Do not bend your wrists un
7. f the template notch closest to you cut a slit all the way through the edge of the cover Figure 35 Note How accurately you center this cut will determine the precision in centering the cover on your spine POWIS IMAGE WRAPPER USER S MANUAL 15 A USING THE IMAGE WRAPPER ALTERNATIVE METHOD ATTACHING THE COVER WRAP Continued Alternative Technique 6 Bring into position the Image Back Hardcover making sure the cover s front edges touch along the green edge and line up the slit cut on the cover with the center of the notch on the Green Cover Stop Figure 36 FIGURE 36 7 Peel back the left edge of the release paper to expose approximately an inch of the adhesive Figure 37 FIGURE 37 8 Line up the slit cut on the wrap with the center point on the Gray Cover Stop Figure 38 Be sure the front edge of the wrap touches the gray stop FIGURE 38 9 Holding the wrap in place press it down on the exposed adhesive to secure it in place Figure 39 Proceed with assembly procedure starting with step 8 on page 9 FIGURE 39 16 POWIS IMAGE WRAPPER USER S MANUAL In recent years medical attention on occupational injuries has identified common seemingly harmless activities as potential causes of a wide range of problems collectively known as Repetitive Stress Injuries or Cumulative Trauma Disorders It is now recognized that any rep
8. fast printer you can apply colorful foil printed titles and artwork to your covers and spines Contact your Powis sales rep for more information 14 POWIS IMAGE WRAPPER USER S MANUAL A USING THE IMAGE WRAPPER ALTERNATIVE METHOD ATTACHING THE COVER WRAP Alternative Technique Although the standard technique for attaching the cover wrap yields very accurate results the following is an alternative method that offers perfect alignment every time CUTTING THE COVER WRAP BEFORE YOU BEGIN Please consult Section V Supplies and Printing FIGURE 32 Information to make sure that your wraps have the correct size and image area specifications Place your printed sheet wrap face up on the cutting surface on top of the Image Wrapper Place the correct size of clear plastic cutting template on top of the printed wrap and align the spine along the center line Figure 32 2 In the center of the template notch closest to you cut a slit at the cover wrap bottom Figure 33 Note How accurately you center this cut will determine the precision in centering the cover on your spine 3 Using a sharp utility knife carefully cut around the edges of the template Figure 34 FIGURE 34 4 Remove the excess paper from the edges of the wrap 5 Center the template over the spine of the Image Back Hardcover with its front edge aligned with the cover s front edge In the center o
9. inting Information to make sure that your wraps have the correct size and image area specifications The find the correct book width A C use the Book Width Gauge located on the bottom right of the Fastback Hardcover Guide Figure For more information on using the Fastback Hardcover Guide see Section VII Finishing the Book FIGURE Place your printed sheet wrap face up on the cutting surface on Zs top of the Image Wrapper Place the correct size of clear plastic EZ cutting template on top of the printed wrap and align the spine 27 gt A along the center line Figure 2 oe gt a FIGURE 2 Using a sharp utility knife cut around the edges of the template Figure 3 FIGURE 3 3 Remove the excess paper from the edges of the wrap Figure 4 Place the template and cut wrap aside for the next procedure FIGURE 4 POWIS IMAGE WRAPPER USER S MANUAL 7 V USING THE IMAGE WRAPPER ATTACHING THE COVERWRAP BEFORE YOU BEGIN After the wrap is cut to size it is ready to attach to the Image Back Hardcover Please consult Section V Supplies and Printing Information to make sure that your wrap specifications conform to the printing and laminating pre requisites as listed Peel back the inner portion of the release layer on all four sides of the Image Back Hardcover Figure 5 Line up the bottom edge of ImageBack Hardcover with the edge of the green Cover
10. naturally during use e Don t stay in one position for too long Try changing hands and varying your posture e Take breaks Frequent short breaks are probably better than a few ong ones Many factors go into creating a comfortable workspace including proper placement and adjustment of furniture and equipment A thorough work site analysis by a qualified expert is important in order to reduce the risk of repetitive motion injuries If you experience pain throbbing aching tingling stiffness a burning sensation swelling numbness or weakness in your wrists hands arms or legs see your physician immediately DO NOT IGNORE THESE WARNING SIGNS Even if symptoms occur when you are not using the Image Wrapper they can be associated with painful and sometimes permanently disabling injuries or disorders of the nerves muscles tendons or other parts of the body These symptoms could mean that you are developing a repetitive stress injury that requires prompt medical attention For more detailed information consult your doctor POWIS IMAGE WRAPPER USER S MANUAL 17 SAFETY amp COMFORT C TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM SOLUTION Spine title is not centered Check the left edge when you are cutting the wrap to make sure that it is flush with the template Make sure that the spine title is properly aligned under the template before cutting Make sure that the cover and the wrap are butted up against the stops on the bottom a
11. nd the left Try the Alternative Method of attaching the cover wrap see Appendix A page 5 Air bubbles in the finished cover To avoid this problem make sure that you press the wrap firmly in an even and thorough motion from left to right when you are applying the wrap to the Hardcover If the book cover is finished and has an air bubble it is possible to eliminate the air bubble by ironing the cover To do this set the iron on tts lowest setting and cover the wrap with a discarded release paper Iron the wrap from the center out towards the edges Be careful to keep the iron moving at all times while it is in contact with the release paper Cover material sticks to and or pulls off onto the rollers Some inkjet papers have a surface that can pull off onto the rollers If this happens put the cover between two release papers when you feed it through the rollers 18 POWIS IMAGE WRAPPER USER S MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING The Rollers are set at our factory at the optimal distance for our standard ImageBack Hardcovers It is possible that you may encounter Hardcovers with thicker substrates that will not feed properly through the Rollers Or you may find that your machine has been reset by someone and you want to set it back to the factory specifications If so use the following procedures Before proceeding please familiarize yourself with the Roller Adjustment mechanism illustrated at the bottom of this page There are two Roller Adjus
12. of the correct materials Digital Offset Printers Digital printer inks have oils in them which can inhibit the adhesion of the glues on the laminates Ask your laminate vender about the more aggressive laminate glues Toner based Printers Toner based printers often use fuser oil which like the digital printer inks can infere with lamination Ask your laminate vender about the more aggressive laminate glues Inkjet Printers Inkjet printers should use a low melt adhesive Any of the three types of laminates are available in low melt versions Ask your laminate vender about the low melt laminates Dye Sublimation Printers Like inkjet printers dye sub printers should use a low melt adhesive Ask your laminate vender about the low melt laminates The ImageWrapper uses the following supplies mageBack lemplate mageBack Hardcover mageBack Liner 3 per carton ABC spines 25 per carton 200 per carton Black Endleaves IBTA JLX HJIBA LX IBTB JLX HJIBB LX IBLJ LX 203078 IBTA JPX HJIBA PX IBTB JPX HJIBB PX IBLJ PX HZEJBB IBTA 4LX HAIBA LX IBTA 4PX HAIBA PX IBTB 4PX HA4IBB PX IBL4 PX 204614 IBTA NLX HNIBA LX IBTB NLX HNIBB LX 206077 IBTC NLX HNIBC LX IBTA NPX HNIBA PX IBTB NPX HNIBB PX IBLN PX 202129 IBTC NPX HNIBC PX IBTA ASX HAIBA SX IBTB ASX HAIBB SX IBLA SX HOEBBXS IBTC ASX HAIBC SX 8 5 x 11 Landscape 11 x 8 5 Portrait A Landscape A4 Portrait 8 x 10 Landscape
13. over Stop FASTBACK HARDCOVER GUIDE POWIS IMAGE WRAPPER USER S MANUAL 13 VII FINISHING THE BOOK 4 Place the finished ImageBack Hardcover interior side up in the Hardcover Guide and clamp it in place Figure 27 The front cover should be on the left side 5 With the front of your book block facing up push the page edges against the top and side green paper stops Figure 28 then lower the spine edge firmly onto the exposed adhesive strip FIGURE 27 6 Carefully lift the right side of the book block and remove the release paper from the right liner Figure 29 Roll and lower the book block onto the hard cover and press it against the panel to secure it 7 Remove the remaining release paper from the left side Figure 30 8 Bring the left panel of the Hardcover over the book block and align with the top and right edges of the cover abutting the purple stops Figure 31 Press straight down onto the book block and smooth the cover to the spine Remove the book from Guide Open and rub the endleaves to ensure that they are securely fastened FIGURE 30 For more detailed information on using the Fastback Hardcover Guide see the Fastback Hardcover Guide User s Manual NOTE If you wish you can also add headbands small cloth strips and the top and bottom edges of the book s spine for a more professional finished appearance With the addition of our Foil
14. pposite short edge of the cover When finished feed the entire cover through the rollers to ensure the wrap is completely adhered to the Hardcover Figure 19 FIGURE 19 The cover is now ready to attach the Liners see page 8 POWIS IMAGE WRAPPER USER S MANUAL I VI ATTACHING THE COVER LINERS Cover Liners are used to attach the book block to the hard cover Liners consist of a substrate that has adhesive on both sides sandwiched between two release papers Figure 20 Release Papers Adhesive Liner Look closely at a Cover Liner and you will notice that the release papers extend past the edge of the adhesive substrate along one edge One release paper is slightly longer than the other This is the release paper that will line up with the outside edge of the book Peel back the shorter of the two release papers to expose FIGURE 20 the adhesive liner along the edge Figures 21 Fold and crease the release paper Figure 22 2 Line up the uncreased release paper with the edge of the hard cover and visually center the Cover Liner top and bottom being careful not to press on the exposed adhesive area yet Figure 23 FIGURE 2l 3 Once the Cover Liner is in place press down on the exposed adhesive area to secure the liner then reach under and finish peeling off the lower release paper 4 Press the Cover Liner firmly in place 5 Repeat for the other inside panel of the cover TIP Af
15. r cloth that you plan to wrap onto the hard cover ImageBack Hardcover The ImageBack Hardcover is the hard cover with an external adhesive panel you use to attach your printed Cover Wraps ImageBack Liner The ImageBack Liner is a double sided adhesive sheet that you can attach to the interior of your finished book cover The ImageBack Liner is then used to attach the book contents book block to the cover Template The clear acrylic cutting guide used to cut printed sheets to the correct size for wrapping covers Endleaves The folded sheets of thick paper that are used to attach the book block to the case hard cover ImageBack Hardcover Black Endleaves Template ImageBack Liners POWIS IMAGE WRAPPER USER S MANUAL 4 IV SUPPLIES amp PRINTING INFORMATION Before you begin printing the wraps for your covers some familiarity with the properties of the paper you are using is recommended Laminating is strongly recommended to prevent the paper from cracking along the spine and the ink from rubbing off at the corners There are three primary types of laminates polyester PET polypropylene BOPP and nylon Check with your vendor for the best laminate to use for your type of printing Keep in mind that thicker papers are more difficult to wrap properly The following information will help you decide which type of laminate to use For more information check with your laminate vender about the avilability
16. re 1 8 Peel the entire release paper from the Image Back Hardcover while firmly and evenly smoothing the wrap against the Hardcover Figure 2 POWIS IMAGE WRAPPER USER S MANUAL 9 FIGURE 9 FIGURE 12 V USING THE IMAGE WRAPPER ATTACHING THE COVER WRAP Continued 9 With the interior portion of the cover facing away from you firmly push down and rock on the long edge of the cover to fold and attach the wrap to the edge of the Hardcover Figure 3 10 Place the cover in between the Rollers and rotate the Turn Wheel a half turn to feed the folded edge in and out of the rollers Figure 14 Repeat steps 9 and 10 with the opposite long edge of the cover 12 With a fingernail tuck and crimp all four corrners being careful to make sure that the crimped edges are tucked FIGURE 13 FIGURE l4 FIGURE 5 FIGURE 16 POWIS IMAGE WRAPPER USER S MANUAL 10 V USING THE IMAGE WRAPPER into the fold Figures 5 and 16 ATTACHING THE COVER WRAP Continued 3 Firmly push down and rock the short edge of the cover to fold and attach the wrap to the edge of the Hardcover Figure 17 FIGURE I7 14 Place the short edge of the cover between the Rollers and rotate the Turn Wheel a half turn and back to feed the folded edge in and out of the rollers Figure 8 FIGURE 8 15 Repeat steps 13 and 14 with the o
17. ter the Cover Liners are in place you may feed the finished Hardcover through the Image Wrapper rollers This will help ensure that the liners are completely smoothed down FIGURE 22 Please consult Section V Supplies and Printing Information to make sure that your Cover Liners have the correct size specifications FIGURE 23 12 POWIS IMAGE WRAPPER USER S MANUAL VII FINISHING THE BOOK When the hard cover is wrapped and the liners are attached you can use the Fastback Hardcover Guide illustrated below to finish the book For more information on binding the book block please consult the manual that came with the Fastback Hardcover Guide or visit www powis com NOTE Before fastening the cover in the Hardcover Guide you will need to fold back and crease the liner on the right panel i e the panel that will clamp into the Hardcover Guide as follows FIGURE 24 Start by peeling the release liner slightly from the outside of the cover Figure 24 2 Continue to lift the release paper around the top edge of the cover and then down to the spine edge of the liner Figure 25 FIGURE 25 3 Fold and crease the release liner exposing approximately an inch 25mm of adhesive Figure 26 The cover is now ready to place in the Hardcover Guide FIGURE 26 Rear Paper Stop Spacer Rear Cover Stop Spacer Storage Slot Clamp Lever Side Paper Stop Side C
18. tment screws one on each side of the Image Wrapper SOLUTION Turn the Locking Nuts on both sides of the Image Wrapper to the left to loosen them Turn the Roller Adjustment Screws on both sides of the machine one quarter turn to the left and check the Roller gap The Rollers should be close enough exert pressure on the Hardcover when it is fed through them but not so close that feeding the cover through the rollers is difficult to do If the Roller gap is still too narrow Turn both screws another quarter turn to the left and check again Repeat if necessary When you have reached the desired pressure point turn the Locking Nuts to the right to tighten on both sides PROBLEM Hardcover is too thick to feed properly through the Rollers Roller Adjustment Screw POWIS IMAGE WRAPPER USER S MANUAL 19 SOLUTION Turn the Locking Nuts on both sides of the Image Wrapper to the left to loosen them Turn the Roller Adjustment Screws on both sides of the machine to the right until the rollers are just touching each other on the right and left ends Then turn both Adjustment Screws to the left two full turns Turn the Locking Nuts to the right to tighten on both sides TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM Rollers are misaligned POWIS IMAGE WRAPPER USER S MANUAL 20 SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions 23 D x 32 W x 3 25 H 58 42cm D 81 28cm W 8 26cm H Weight 46 Ibs 20 87 kg COPYRIGHT INFORMAT
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