Powis Fastback 9 Manual
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1. uniform strip wrap width on your front cover regardless of document thickness turn your document in the binder with the front cover facing the back of the machine 5 your document cover and pages on the front flat surface of the housing so that they are straight Place the document on top of the strip and slide the document all the way to the right figure 19 6 the document on the top and the left to be sure all pages are even Push the pages backward to ensure proper FIGURE 20 binding Check that the document edge aligns with the edge of the strip figure 20 8 5 soon as the display flashes REMOVE BOOK pick up 7 Press the BIND button figure 21 The binding process will begin e NOTE Stopping the binding process During the first several seconds of the binding cycle you can push the OPEN button the orange button closest to the front to abort the whole process and open the document clamps FIGURE 21 the document and place it against a rear book support ee Use a new binding strip when the process resumes fence figure 22 9 Let the bound document cool for five minutes e NOTE The Lx CP strip is intended for used with either endleaves if you are making a hard cover book or cover sheets e g Comp Cover or Clear Cover Binding coverless books with the Lx CP strip is not recommended FIGURE 22 12 FASTBACK 9 USER S MANUAL 203860 Rev BIN2. e NOTE Stopping the binding process During the first several FIGURE seconds of the binding cycle you can push the OPEN button the orange button closest to the front to abort the whole process and open the document clamps Use a new binding strip when the process resumes 8 soon as the display flashes REMOVE BOOK pick up the document and place it against a rear book support fence figure 17 9 Let the bound document cool for five minutes ee FIGURE 16 FIGURE 17 FASTBACK 9 USER S MANUAL 203860 Rev A LI BINDING DOCUMENT VI C WITH Lx CP STRIPS Set the binder to LX CP mode If the machine is LX CP mode the display will read READY TO BIND LX CP 2 Select your Lx CP Strip according to your document thickness 10 125 sheets Narrow 125 250 sheets Medium This may vary slightly depending on the paper and cover thickness HINT If you are not sure which strip width to use simply place your document in the binding recess and push the BIND button The correct width will be shown on the display FIGURE 18 3 Fold the strip to a 90 angle figure 18 Make sure the adhesive side faces inward 4 Place the strip into the binding recess with the adhesive side facing up The short side of the bent 1 should be resting against the back wall Slide the strip all the way to the right figure 8b FIGURE 19 HINT
3. 3 Book support fences Starter kit of covers and Lx Strips If any of the preceding items are damaged or missing contact Powis Customer Service immediately at 1 800 321 2463 Setting Up Place the binder on a flat unobstructed work surface Insert the three book support fences into the slots on the top of the binder The side with the word FRONT should be facing you see figure 2 C Plugging In Before plugging in the Fastback binder be sure the power switch is off by depressing the side of the power switch Plug the power cord into FIGURE the outlet on the back of the machine D Remove Cardboard After the Fastback 9 is plugged in remove the cardboard protector from the Binding Recess E Ready To Go Turn the power switch on by depressing the 1 side of the power switch In a few moments the display will read READY TO BIND Now the machine is ready to bind HINT The Model 9 Binder consumes relatively little power when it is not binding However if the machine will not be used for several hours save power by turning it off CAUTION Heaters hot Do not touch heater surfaces during binding Do not touch heaters immediately after removing book CAUTION Do not place fingers and other foreign objects into binding cavity during binding process Binding cavity closes during binding process and may pinch FASTBACK 9 USER S MANUAL 203860 Rey A J IV DOCUMENT BIND
4. Title Sheets are available on the Comp and Suede covers only USER MENU Activate the USER MENU by pressing the MENU button which is the middle button Use the MENU button to shift through the different functions and the green BIND button to select the desired function figure 54 1 BIND button Selects E menu functions Q Q MENU button Cycles forward through functions OPEN button Cycles backwards through functions FIGURE 54 User Menu choices are as follows IMAGE bind style LX bind style LX COMPOSITION bind style LX CP bind style HALFBACK bind style PERFECTBACK LF bind style PERFECTBACK PS bind style EDIT MODE SETTINGS EXIT Toros gt A IMAGE Refer to Page 2 for instructions on binding in this mode This setting allows the user to bind a document with Image strips The Image Strip lets you use strips that have your brand and identity information printed on them Intended for use with Clear Covers or foil printed Comp Covers B LX Refer to Page 8 for instructions on binding in this mode This is the standard setting It allows the user to bind a document with Lx Strips NOTE When a different bind setting is selected after the machine 15 turned off and on that setting will be retained FASTBACK 9 USER S MANUAL 203860 Rey 21 USER MENU continued B LX COMPOSITION Refer to Page 9 for Lx Comp Strip binding instruction
5. 14 Check that the document edge aligns with the edge of the Halfback cover 6 Press the BIND button figure 5 The binding process will begin 7 As soon as the display flashes REMOVE BOOK pick up the document and place it against a cooling fence figure 6 Let it cool for five minutes e NOTE Stopping the binding process During the first several seconds of the binding cycle you can push the OPEN button the FIGURE 15 orange button closest to the front to abort the whole process and open the document clamps Use a new binding strip when the process resumes e NOTE For proper binding results the Halfback spine flap must not be too curled prior to insertion in the binder Flatten the spine by hand if necessary FIGURE 16 FASTBACK 9 USER S MANUAL 203860 Rey 13 ABOUT PERFECTBACK BINDING With the Fastback 9 binder and Perfectback binding strips you can bind professional looking paperback books right at your desktop There are two types of Perfectback Lx Strips Which type of strip you should use will depend on what type of document you are binding Perfectback strips are available in 11 and 4 only Trim books to size FIGURE I7 e Lx Perfectback LF Strips LF stands for Lay Flat These strips create a book bind that lays flat when opened The spine hinges free from the book block figure 17 book opens easily without
6. LX COMPOSITION mode the display will read READY TO BIND LX COMPOSITION 2 Select your Lx Comp Strip according to your document thickness 10 125 sheets Narrow 125 250 sheets Medium This may vary slightly depending on the paper and cover thickness HINT If you are not sure which strip width to use simply place your document in the binding recess and push the BIND button The correct width will be shown on the display FIGURE 13 3 Fold the strip to a 90 angle figure 3a Make sure the adhesive side faces inward 4 Place the strip into the binding recess with the adhesive side facing up The short side of the bent L should be resting against the back wall Slide the strip all the way to the right figure 3b HINT For a uniform strip wrap width on your front regardless of document thickness turn your document in the FIGURE 14 binder with the front cover facing the back of the machine 5 your document cover and pages on the front flat surface of the housing so that they are straight Place the document on top of the strip and slide the document all the way to the right figure 14 6 the document on the top and the left to be sure all pages even Push the pages backward to ensure proper binding Check that the document edge aligns with the edge of the strip figure 15 7 Press the BIND button figure 16 The binding process will begin
7. 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 FASTBACK 9 USER S MANUAL 203860 Rey A 3 ll INTRODUCTION Congratulations on the purchase of your new Fastback 9 binder As with all our Fastback binders this machine was carefully assembled and tested prior to packing You will find it fast and easy to use Use the Fastback 9 to make tape bound documents as well bookstore quality hard cover and paperback books Best of all the Fastback 9 works with Powis revolutionary Image Strips which turn every document into a powerful brand statement Once the machine is turned on it only takes about 30 seconds to bind a document With the push of just one button you can bind strong professional grade documents FIGURE BIND button MENU button OPEN button Illuminated display Instruction card Tamping surface Binding recess Book support fences Rear panel power switch cord connection serial number IaAT MOUODD 4 FASTBACK 9 USER S MANUAL 203860 Rev FIRST TIME SETUP A What s Included Inside the Box Fastback 9 Binder Accessory box which contains User s manual Power cord
8. of two ways Contact Powis 1 800 321 2463 and let our graphic design team help you create unique designs for your business 2 Visit our web site and obtain the templates and information you need to create your own strips For more information visit the website www powis com software or call 1 800 321 2463 FIGURE 7 FIGURE 7b FIGURE 8 be FIGURE 9 a FIGURE BINDING DOCUMENT WITH IMAGE STRIPS Set the binder to IMAGE mode If the machine is in IMAGE mode the display will read READY TO BIND IMAGE Select your Image Strip according to your document thickness 10 125 sheets Narrow This may vary slightly depending on the paper and cover thickness Fold the strip to a 90 angle figure 7a Make sure the adhesive side faces inward Place the strip into the binding recess with the adhesive side facing up and the Image Strip s front panel facing the rear of the binder The long side of the bent L should be resting against the back wall Slide the strip all the way to the right figure 7b Tamp your document cover and pages on the front flat surface of the housing so that they are straight Place the document on top of the strip with the front of the document facing the rear of the binder Slide the document all the way to the right figure 8 Tap the document on the top and the left to be sur
9. side up in the Hardcover Guide and clamp in place The top and right edges of the cover should be under the translucent green stops If the book width is C or greater you may use the green plastic inserts to ensure that the book block does not shift during binding Remove the narrow release paper from the right panel of the Fastback Hardcover exposing a small portion of the superstrong binding adhesive that coats the interior hard covers figure 49 12 Set your bound book block into place against the Guide s translucent green stops and press down to fasten the book block to the narrow adhesive area figure 50 Your book block is now evenly positioned within the cover 13 Carefully lift the right side of the book block and remove the large release paper from the right panel of the Fastback Hardcover figure 51 Lower the book block onto the panel and press it against the panel to secure it 14 Remove the remaining release papers figure 52 and bring the left panel of the Fastback Hardcover over onto the book block with the top and right edges of the cover abutting the purple stops figure 52 Remove the book from Guide and rub the endleaves to ensure that they are securely fastened HINT 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 Note Headbands must be attached before the Fastback Hardcover is attached Foilfast
10. 126 250 sheets Medium Lx CP 040 to 700 Imm to 18mm about 10 175 sheets 10 85 sheets Narrow 86 175 sheets Medium Halfback covers 040 to 740 Imm to 19mm about 10 200 sheets 10 100 sheets Narrow Perfectback Strips 040 to 1 000 Imm to 25 4mm about 10 250 sheets 10 125 sheets Narrow 126 250 sheets Medium Duty Cycle 500 binds per month average Bind Speed 30 60 seconds Safety Certifications UL60950 IEC60950 EN60950 FASTBACK 9 USER S MANUAL 203860 Rey 28 Modifications made to the product unless expressly approved by Powis Parker could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try and correct the interfe
11. 60 Rev Q LES eo FIGURE 20b FIGURE 20a FIGURE 21 2 FIGURE 22 F FIGURE 23 FIGURE 24 BINDING A DOCUMENT WITH IX B Lx PERFECTBACK LF STRIPS If necessary switch to PERFECTBACK LF mode see Section page 16 If the machine is already in PERFECTBACK LF mode the display will read READY TO BIND PERFECTBACK LF 2 Select your Perfectback strip according to your document thickness 10 125 sheets Narrow Perfectback 125 250 sheets Medium Perfectback This may vary slightly depending on the paper and cover thickness HINT If you not sure which strip width to use simply place your document in the binding recess and push the BIND button The correct width will be shown on the display 3 Fold the strip to a 90 angle figure 20a Make sure the adhesive side faces inward 4 Place the strip into the binding recess with the adhesive side facing up The short side of the bent 1 should be resting against the back wall Slide the strip all the way to the right figure 20b HINT For a uniform strip width on your front cover regardless of document thickness turn your document in the binder with the front cover facing the back of the machine 5 your document cover and pages on the front flat surface of the housing so that they are straight Place the document on top of the str
12. DING DOCUMENT WITH HALFBACK COVERS VIII Switch to HALFBACK mode see Section page 6 If the machine is already in HALFBACK mode the display will read READY TO BIND HALFBACK 2 Select your Halfback cover according to your document thickness 10 100 sheets Narrow Halfback 101 200 sheet Medium Halfback FIGURE 12 This may vary slightly depending on the paper and cover thickness HINT If you are not sure which Halfback width to use simply place your document in the binding recess and push the BIND button The correct width will be shown on the display e NOTE You can add a custom inkjet printed design or title to the front and spine of your Halfback cover Follow the instructions included in your Halfback box 3 Form your Halfback front cover into 1 shape by folding it along FIGURE 13 the score mark closest to the cover edge Make sure adhesive side faces inward Place the document pages on the short flap so they are sitting on the un melted adhesive Put the back cover in place figure 12 4 your document cover and pages on the front flat surface of the housing so that they are straight Place your assembled document into the binding recess and slide it all the way to the right figure 13 Tap the document on the top and the left to ensure all pages are even FIGURE 14 5 Push the pages backward to ensure proper binding figure
13. ING STYLES Your Fastback binder lets you choose between different binding styles Each style uses its own type of strip or cover supplies The five types of supplies are FIGURE 3 Book block and covers A Image Strip Image Strip The Image Strip figure 3 is a complete corporate identity on a strip You design the strip to include any logos graphics photographs and other information you desire Now everything you bind is readily identifiable are uniquely your own The primary feature of the Image Strip that distinguishes it from all other types of strips is the larger front panel surface that is custom printed to let you add interesting visual impact to your documents B Lx Strip Lx CP Strip or Lx Comp Strip Lx Strip Lx CP Strip and Lx Comp Strip figure 4 are our standard binding strips specifically designed for the Fastback L 9 binder These strips are available in Narrow and Medium Finished Book widths and in a variety of lengths including 11 and A4 Book block and covers Lx Strip x Lx Strip and Lx CP Strip are identical in appearance For most documents the Lx Strip is the best choice If you are printing to a color laser printer that uses fuser oil or you are using extremely smooth paper then we recommend the Lx CP Strip which provides a stronger bind in these instances The eye catching executive look of the Lx Comp Strip offer
14. Powis Fastback 9 Binding Machine Instruction Manual Provided MyBinding When Image Matters WIS Information for Your Reference Serial Number CONTENTS H Vil Vill XII XIII XIV Purchase Date SAFETY amp COMFORT INTRODUCTION FIRST TIME DOCUMENT BINDING STYLES TIPS FOR BETTER BINDING IMAGEBINDING A About Imagebinding 0 0 Binding With Image 7 BINDING A DOCUMENT WITH A LX Strips esa cece dhe eee ene eran eae a beComp Strips ik bbe bed ed ded 4 ae ees HALFBACK BINDING PERFECTBACK BINDING A About Perfectback Perfectback LF Binding C Adding Cover with LF D Perfectback PS Adding a Cover with PS HARD COVER BINDING USER TROUBLESHOOTING ERROR MESSAGES 5 65 WARRANTY 2 FASTBACK 9 USER S MANUAL 203860 Rev SAFETY amp COMFORT Please read through this manual before setting up and using your binder Connect
15. Strip into a 90 degree angle The better you fold the strip the more square the spine will be After binding make sure the book is placed in the cooling rack to properly cool down Problems Solution The pages protrude past the strip The edges of the pages are not even Tap on the top and left sides of the pages until the edges are even Make sure the strip is flush against the right side of the binding recess Problems Solution Bind quality is unsatisfactory Part of the page separates from the strip Gaps in the pages where the strip can be seen Thermal plastic adhesive leakage Verify the machine is set to the correct binding style See the User Menu section for more details Contact Powis Customer Service or Technical Support for additional assistance Problems Solution The pages are not adhering to the strip very well Some paper stocks and some heavy cover material can be difficult to bind The bind may be improved by increasing the Spine Bind Time in the Setting Menu See the User Menu Use Lx CP strip Contact Powis Customer Service or Technical Support for additional assistance FASTBACK 9 USER S MANUAL 203860 Rev 25 XIII 26 TROUBLESHOOTING ERROR MESSAGES e Error Message INSERT BOOK Possible Cause Solution The operator pressed the Bind button without inserting a book into the binding recess Place a b
16. all equipment to properly grounded power outlets Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord Do not locate the binder where persons will step on the cord e Place the binder on a flat surface The binder may not operate properly if it is tilted or at an angle Do not block or cover the opening on top of the binder Do not push any objects into the opening of the binder e Use only the type of power source indicated on the binder s label on the rear of the machine Do not use a damaged or frayed power cord e Unplug the binder before cleaning and clean it with damp cloth only Do not spill food or liquid on the binder e Except as specifically explained in this guide do not attempt to service the binder yourself e your binder away from radiators and heat sources Do not block cooling vents on the bottom Avoid placing papers underneath your machine Use of an extension cord with this machine is not recommended or authorized Users should check building codes and insurance requirements if an extension cord is to be used Make sure that the total of the ampere ratings of the products plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating and that the total amperage of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the outlet rating CAUTION Heaters are hot Do not touch heater surfaces during binding Do not touch heaters immediat
17. creasing the spine and you can do the final binding without heat so you can use printing methods and cover materials that are heat sensitive These strips have two narrow bands of release paper one on each side of the back of the strip figure 18 18 e Lx Perfectback PS Strips FIGURE PS stands for Pressure Sensitive These strips have full pressure sensitive adhesive on one side of the strip and a thermal plastic adhesive on the other side The entire spine of the cover is completely bound to the book block Final binding is done without heat so you can use cover materials or printing methods that are heat sensitive without worry These strips have a narrow and a wide band of release paper on the back of the strip figure 19 final results look like traditional softcover binding FIGURE 19 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT e Scoring Machine The following two pages explain the general procedure to make each type of Perfectback book For greater ease in positioning and applying the scores to your cover we recommend using the Powis Parker Scoring Machine available separately With the Scoring Machine you can quickly and easily add crisp single or double score lines to your wraparound covers Spine titles are always perfectly centered and the scores are exactly where they should be every time thanks to the Scoring Machine s unique technology SCORING MACHINE 14 FASTBACK 9 USER S MANUAL 2038
18. e resting against the back wall Slide the strip all the way to the right figure 8b HINT For a uniform strip wrap width on your front FIGURE eS O ae cover regardless of document thickness turn your document in the binder with the front cover facing the back of the machine 5 your document cover and pages on the front flat surface of the housing so that they are straight Place the document on top of the strip and slide the document all the way to the right figure 9 6 the document on the top and the left to be sure all pages are even Push the pages backward to ensure proper binding Check that the document edge aligns with the edge FIGURE 10 of the strip figure 10 7 Press the BIND button figure 1 The binding process will begin e NOTE Stopping the binding process During the first several seconds of the binding cycle you can push the OPEN button the orange button closest to the front to abort the whole process and open the document clamps Use a new binding strip when the process resumes 8 5 soon as the display flashes REMOVE BOOK pick up FIGURE II the document and place it against a rear book support 9 Let the bound document cool for five minutes fence figure 2 FIGURE 12 10 FASTBACK 9 USER S MANUAL 203860 Rev BINDING DOCUMENT VI B WITH Lx COMP STRIPS Set the binder to LX COMPOSITION mode If the machine is in
19. e what works best for you You may find that your body will be most comfortable and relaxed with the binder placed directly in front of you The binder and your supplies should be within easy reach avoid excessive stretching e binder may be used in either a standing or seated position f you are standing make sure that the work surface height that the binder is on does not require you to bend over in a way that would strain your back or arms e If you are seated adjust the height of your chair to your table so your body is naturally aligned and make sure you have adequate egroom Stay relaxed and relatively upright Don t force yourself into an uncomfortable position Do not bend your wrists unnaturally during use e stay in one position for too long Try changing hands and varying your posture e 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 binder they
20. e all pages are even Push the pages backward to ensure proper binding Check that the document edge aligns with the edge of the strip figure 9 Press the BIND button figure 10 The binding process will begin NOTE Stopping the binding process During the first several seconds of the binding cycle you can push the OPEN button the orange button closest to the front to abort the whole process and open the document clamps Use a new binding strip when the process resumes As soon as the display flashes REMOVE BOOK pick up the document and place it against a rear book support fence figure 11 Let the bound document cool for five minutes FASTBACK 9 USER S MANUAL 203860 Rey 9 BINDING DOCUMENT WITH Lx STRIPS Set the binder to LX mode If the machine is in LX mode the display will read READY TO BIND LX 2 Select your Lx Strip according to your document thickness 10 125 sheets Narrow 125 250 sheets Medium This may vary slightly depending on the paper and cover thickness HINT If you are not sure which strip width to use simply place your document in the binding recess and push the BIND button The correct width will be shown on the display 3 Fold the strip to a 90 angle figure 8a Make sure the adhesive side faces inward 4 Place the strip into the binding recess with the adhesive side facing up The short side of the bent 1 should b
21. ely after removing book CAUTION Do not place fingers and other foreign objects into binding cavity during binding process Binding cavity closes during binding process and may pinch SAFETY amp COMFORT continued 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 repetitive motion may contribute to these health problems Depending on how tt is used the prolonged or repetitive use of almost any machine might have a potential for discomfort or injury As a user of this binder 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 binder Keep in mind however that these are only suggestions Comfort is personal and only you may be able to judg
22. f the bent L should wall Slide the strip all the way to the rig ay Make sure the adhesive ith the adhesive side facing be resting against the back ht figure 31b HINT For a uniform strip width on your front cover regardless of document thickness turn your document in the binder with the front cover facing the back of the machine Tamp your document cover and pages on the front flat surface of the housing so that they are straight Place the document on top of the strip and slide the document all the way to the right figure 32 Tap the document on the top and the left to be sure all pages are even Push the pages backward to ensure proper binding Check that the document edge aligns with the edge of the strip figure 33 FIGURE 33 Press the BIND button figure 34 The binding process will begin NOTE Stopping the binding process During the first several seconds of the binding cycle you can push the OPEN button the orange button closest to the front to abort the whole process and open the document clamps Use a new binding strip when the process resumes As soon as the display flashes REMOVE BOOK pick up the document and place it against a rear book support fence figure 35 Let the bound document cool for five minutes FIGURE 35 FASTBACK 9 USER S MANUAL 203860 Rey A 17 ADDING COVER WITH IX E Lx PERFECTBACK PS STRIPS Score and fold your cove
23. fectback PS strips produce a wraparound cover that bonds fully all around the spine of your book block See Page 14 for more detailed information about the benefits of each Perfectback strip NOTE To ensure optimal bind quality make sure to always bind with the correct bind mode selected Contact Powis Customer Service for more information 22 FASTBACK 9 USER S MANUAL 203860 Rev USER MENU continued H EDIT MODE The Edit Mode enables removal and insertion of pages in a document previously bound by the Fastback 9 binder Select EDIT MODE in the User Menu The display will read READY TO EDIT 2 Open and flatten your document to the page you wish to remove Fold down the corner of that page 3 Behind this page insert the new page you want to add figure 55 Slip it in as far as you can When you re sure it s straight close your document FIGURE 55 4 Put your document in the binder and press the BIND button This begins the Edit cycle 5 While the binder is re melting the spine adhesive pinch the front and back portions of the document with one hand leaving the bent page free figure 56 When the clamps start to open and the display reads EDIT immediately pull the bent page from the document Holding the front and back portions of your document keeps the remaining pages in place If the page doesn t remove easily the first time simply repeat this step As s
24. he front of your cover Position it so full and even contact is made in the spine area figure 27 4 Fold your front cover tightly over the book block Starting from the middle rub back and forth to secure the cover to the adhesive strip beneath it figure 28 5 Flip the book over Open the back cover and remove the remaining release paper figure 29 6 Tightly pull the cover against the spine Rub back and forth starting from the middle to bind the back cover to the adhesive beneath it figure 30 7 Trim the book ends to size as desired FASTBACK 9 USER S MANUAL 203860 Rev 1 LES er FIGURE FIGURE 3la FIGURE 32 BINDING A DOCUMEN IX D Lx PERFECTBACK PS T WITH STRIPS If necessary switch to PERFECTBACK PS mode see Section page 16 If the machine is already PERFECTBACK PS mode the display will read READY TO BIND thickness 10 125 sheets Narrow 25 250 sheets Medium PERFECT BACK PS Select your Perfectback strip according to your document This may vary slightly depending on the paper and cover thickness e HINT If you are not sure which strip width to use simply place your document in the binding recess and push the BIND button The correct width will be shown on the disp Fold the strip to a 90 angle figure 3la side faces inward Place the strip into the binding recess w up The short side o
25. ip all the way to the right figure 43b FIGURE 45 5 your document cover and pages on the front flat surface of the housing so that they are straight Place the document on top of the strip and slide the document all the way to the right figure 44 6 the document on the top and the left to be sure all pages even Push the pages backward to ensure proper binding Check that the document edge aligns with the edge of the strip figure 45 7 Press the BIND button figure 46 binding process will begin 246 e NOTE Stopping the binding process During the first several seconds of the binding cycle you can push the OPEN button the orange button closest to the front to abort the whole process and open the document clamps Use a new binding strip when the process resumes 8 5 soon as the display flashes REMOVE BOOK pick up the document and place it against a rear book support fence figure 47 9 Let the bound document coolfor five minutes FIGURE 47 FASTBACK 9 USER S MANUAL 203860 Rey 19 20 FIGURE 53 FASTBACK 9 USER S MANUAL 203860 Rev A BINDING HARD COVER BOOKS 10 Measure the bound book block with the Book Width Gauge on the lower right side of the Hardcover Guide to determine the proper Fastback Hardcover width figure 48 Place an empty Fastback Hardcover adhesive
26. ip and slide the document all the way to the right figure 21 6 the document on the top and the left to be sure all pages are even Push the pages backward to ensure proper binding Check that the document edge aligns with the edge of the strip figure 22 7 Press the BIND button figure 23 The binding process will begin e NOTE Stopping the binding process During the first several seconds of the binding cycle you can push the OPEN button the orange button closest to the front to abort the whole process and open the document clamps Use a new binding strip when the process resumes 8 As soon as the display flashes REMOVE BOOK pick up the document and place it against a rear book support fence figure 24 9 Let the bound document for five minutes FASTBACK 9 USER S MANUAL 203860 Rev 15 FIGURE 25 FIGURE 26 FIGURE 27 FIGURE 27 FIGURE 29 FIGURE 30 ADDING A COVER WITH Lx PERFECTBACK LF STRIPS Score and fold your cover at the two positions that will represent your spine edges figure 25 The Powis Parker Scoring Machine can do this quickly and accurately for you 2 Peel off the thin release paper at the front of your book block figure 26 3 Place your pre folded cover on a flat surface with the front of the cover bent up from the rear spine edge Insert your book block inside t
27. ked spine Bind strength increases over time and is maximized after 24 hours e NOTE When placing multiple documents in the front cooling compartment make sure it doesn t get overloaded to where the front document hangs off the metal step For questions about or problems with paper grain direction or machine operation call your Fastback dealer MAINTENANCE TIP Minor glue buildup on the heaters 15 expected When cleaning the heaters turn the machine off and unplug it Wait for the heaters to cool and then wipe off any glue using a dry lint free cloth Cleaning solution is not necessary CAUTION Before cleaning heaters turn off unit and unplug power cord Allow heaters to cool for one minute before cleaning Don t use sharp objects on heater surfaces FASTBACK 9 USER S MANUAL 203860 Rey A 7 VI A ABOUT IMAGEBINDING Order Image Strips Bind Documents g Finished Book 8 FASTBACK 9 USER S MANUAL 203860 Rev Imagebinding represents a radically new approach to document presentation More than a simple binding solution Imagebinding is a completely new approach to corporate identity Now you can make a strong impression with every book you bind The key element of Imagebinding is the Image Strip which features front panel that is large enough to add graphics logos and photo images Design your own strips to reflect your coroporate branding needs You can create Image Strips in one
28. oduced 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 FASTBACK 9 USER S MANUAL 203860 Rev 29 30 FASTBACK 9 USER S MANUAL 203860 Rev A MyuBinding When Image Matters
29. of sizes colors and finishes And with the addition of our Foilfast printer you can apply colorful foil printed titles and artwork to your covers and spines in up to seven FIGURE 42 great looking colors with tight registration The Fastback Hardcover system works with the Lx Strip and the Lx CP Strip OLDED ENDLEAVES Before binding your pages place folded Fastback endleaves at the front and the back of your printed pages figure 42 The folds should be at the spine side of your pages Set the binder to LX or Lx CP mode according to which type of strip you are using see Section page 16 If the machine is in FIGURE 43a FIGURE 43b LX mode the display will read READY TO BIND LX If the machine is in LX CP STRIP mode the display will read READY TO BIND LX CR 2 Select your Lx Strip according to your document thickness 10 125 sheets Narrow 125 250 sheets Medium This may vary slightly depending on the paper and cover thickness HINT If you are not sure which strip width to use simply place MOURE a your document in the binding recess and push the BIND button The correct width will be shown on the display 3 Fold the strip to a 90 angle figure 43 Make sure the adhesive side faces inward 4 Place the strip into the binding recess with the adhesive side facing up The short side of the bent L should be resting against the back wall Slide the str
30. ook into the machine and then press the Bind button The sheets are not fully justified against the right side of the binding recess Tap the edges of the sheets until the book is flush against the right side of the binding recess prior to pressing the BIND button The book sensor is damaged Contact Powis Customer Service for service e Error Message USE SMALLER SIZE Possible Cause Solution The strip is too wide for the amount of sheets placed in the binding recess Add more sheets or use a narrower width strip The strip is not folded Make sure to fully fold the strip into a 90 degree angle The strip is not lined up properly Make sure the strip and the sheets are justified against the back of the binding recess e Error Message BOOK TOO THICK Possible Cause Solution You are trying to bind too many sheets with the medium strip Remove some sheets e Error Message USE MEDIUM SIZE Possible Cause Solution You are trying to bind too many sheets with a narrow strip Remove some sheets or use a medium width strip There is no strip in the binding recess Insert a medium strip e Error Message USE NARROW SIZE Possible Cause Solution You are trying to bind too few sheets with a medium strip Add some sheets or use a narrow width strip There is no strip in the binding recess Insert a narrow
31. oon as you remove the bent page tap down the new page until it s flush with the rest of the document Make sure you are directly tapping the document s pages not just the tops of the document s covers Now press the BIND button again The binder will now rebind the book 6 When the display flashes REMOVE BOOK place the edited document between the cooling fences for five minutes FIGURE 56 NOTE To ensure the strongest possible binding results it is recommended that you edit a document no more than three times FASTBACK 9 USER S MANUAL 203860 Rey A 23 USER MENU continued 1 SETTINGS SPINE BIND TIME allows the user to increase or decrease the time it takes to bind the spine of a document The bind be improved on some difficult to bind paper stocks by increasing the Spine Bind Time COVER BIND TIME allows the user to increase or decrease the time it takes to bind the cover of a document The binding of heavy covers may require additional Cover Bind Time for the heat to transfer through the thicker material LANGUAGE allows the user to change the language on the display The choices are ENGLISH DUTCH DEUTSCH FRANCAIS ITALIANO ESPANOL NORSK SVENSKA DANSK J EXIT Returns the user to the READY TO BIND mode 24 FASTBACK 9 USER S MANUAL 203860 Rev XII TROUBLESHOOTING BIND QUALITY Problems Solution The spine is not square Fold the Lx
32. r at the two positions that will represent your spine edges figure 36 The Powis Parker Scoring Machine can do this quickly and accurately for you FIGURE 36 2 Peel off the thin release paper at the front of your book block figure 37 3 Place your pre folded cover on a flat surface with the front of the cover bent up from the rear spine edge Insert your book block inside the front of your cover Position it so full and even contact is made in the spine area figure 38 4 Fold your front cover tightly over the book block FIGURE 37 Starting from the middle rub back and forth to secure the cover to the adhesive strip beneath it figure 39 5 the book over Open the back cover and peel the remaining release paper away from the spine starting with the top edge figure 40 FIGURE 38 6 Tightly pull the cover against the spine Rub back forth starting from the middle to bind the back cover to the adhesive beneath it figure 41 7 Trim the book ends as desired FIGURE 39 FIGURE 40 FIGURE 4l FASTBACK 9 USER S MANUAL 203860 Rev X BINDING HARD COVER BOOKS In addition to soft cover binding with the Fastback 9 binder and our Fastback Hardcover Guide you can create professional quality hard cover books easily and inexpensively in less than a minute 7 Our covers are available in a wide range
33. rence by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or locate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into outlet on a circuit from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We Powis Parker Incorporated 775 Heinz Avenue Berkeley CA 94710 USA 1 800 321 2463 declare under our sole responsibility that the product Fastback Model 9 Binder complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Binder does not contain any user serviceable parts Return unit an authorized Powis Parker representative for repair or service POWIS PARKER PART NUMBERS FOR YOUR REFERENCE 203860 FASTBACK 9 USER S MANUAL 551 778 POWER CORD DOMESTIC 551 779 POWER CORD INTERNATIONAL 200754 BOOK SUPPORT FENCES SET OF 3 438 4382 INSTRUCTION CARD FASTBACK 9 USER S MANUAL 203860 Rev COPYRIGHT INFORMATION This document contains proprietary and confidential information of Powis Parker Incorporated PPI Copyright Powis Parker Incorporated 2006 All Rights Reserved No part of this document may be photocopied repr
34. s This setting allows the user to bind a document with Lx Comp strips The eye catching executive look of the Lx Comp strip offers a high end appearance and is designed to match our Comp covers for your special presentations LX CP Refer to Page 10 for instructions on binding in this mode This setting allows the user to bind a document with Lx CP strips If you are printing to a color laser printer that uses fuser oil or you are using extremely smooth paper the Lx CP Strip can provide a stronger bind in these instances not recommended for use with glossy coated paper Intended for use with the Fastback Hardcover products Comp Cover and Clear Cover D HALFBACK Refer to Page 13 for Halfback binding instructions This setting allows the user to bind a document with Halfback covers With Halfback covers you can produce documents that look like they were perfect bound The covers come in solid colors and are pre scored for easy and accurate results every time LF Refer to Page 15 for Lx Perfectback LF binding instructions This setting allows the user to bind a document with Lx Perfectback LF strips Perfectback LF strips produce a wraparound cover spine that hinges freely from the bound spine of your book block PERFECTBACK PS Refer to Page 17 for Lx Perfectback PS binding instructions This setting allows the user to bind a document with Lx Perfectback PS strips Lx Per
35. s a high end appearance and is designed to match our Comp covers for your special presentations FIGURE 5 Halfback covers Book block and back cover Halfback Cover Finished Book With Halfback covers figure 5 you can produce documents with printed covers that look like they were perfect bound The front cover and spine are combined to give a more seamless look You can create your design a computer and print the Halfback cover using an inkjet printer A separate back cover is used to complete your document The covers also come in solid colors and are pre scored for easy and accurate results every time FIGURE 6 Bound book block NOTE Do not print Halfback covers on laser printers Perfectback Strip 2 Finished Book Sottcaver D Perfectback Lx Strip Perfectback LF Lay Flat and PS Pressure Sensitive Lx Strips figure 6 allow you to produce perfect bound documents one FIGURE 7 Book block bound copy at a time Create paperback books on your desktop with Endleaves Fastback Hardcover Finished Book with no muss or fuss See Section pages 14 18 E Fastback Hardcover figure 7 Produce bookstore quality hard cover books at your desktop in matter of minutes See Section X pages 19 20 Headband FASTBACK 9 USER S MANUAL 203860 Rev V TIPS FOR BETTER BINDING e Before binding tap the pages se
36. strip e Error Message REVERSE STRIP Possible Cause Solution The strip is inserted into the machine backwards Make sure the short end of the strip is vertical and the long end of the strip is flat e Error Message MACHINE ERROR Possible Cause Solution Machine needs technical attention Turn the machine off and then If the error still appears contact Powis Technical Support FASTBACK 9 USER S MANUAL 203860 Rev SPECIFICATIONS Power Requirements 9 120V 110 125 50 60 Hz 10 Amps 9A 230V 220 240 50 60 Hz 5 Amps 9E 230V 220 240 50 60 Hz 5 Amps 9 90 1 50 60 Hz 10 Amps Power Consumption 9 1150 Watts while binding 55 Watts standby 9A 150 Watts while binding 55 Watts standby 9E 1150 Watts while binding 55 Watts standby 9 1150 Watts while binding 55 Watts standby Recommended Operating Temperature and Humidity 15 to 35 degrees 59 to 95 degrees Humidity Range 5 to 80 RH noncondensing Weight 17 165 Dimensions With book fences attached 19 3 W x I 1 1 Hx 12 5 D Without book fences attached 19 3 W 6 0 H x 10 6 D Bind Capacity Image Strip 040 to 370 Imm to 9 5mm about 10 100 sheets Lx Strip Lx Comp 040 to 1 000 Imm to 25 4mm about 10 250 sheets 10 125 sheets Narrow
37. veral times to ensure that they are even when the document is in the binding recess The L lt Strip edge and document edge should line up e The grain of the paper should run parallel to the binding edge of the document All paper has a grain it is a result of the fibers that make up the paper If the grain runs parallel to the long side of the sheet the paper is grain long When the grain runs parallel to the short side of the paper it is grain short A sheet of paper will naturally flex more easily along the direction of its grain Try tt and see Hold a piece of paper the long way lightly in your fingertips and gently bow the paper allowing it to flex Now try it the other way See the difference Most copy papers are grain long so you should not have any problems with the bind Grain long paper will give you the best bind Occasionally you may find papers that are grain short so we recommend you test unfamiliar papers before binding large numbers of documents e Coated papers and papers with heavy ink or toner coverage may also experience problems with binding If you have documents with heavy ink or toner coverage always do a test bind first to ensure that your documents will bind properly e After the binding cycle be sure to place your document entirely upright with the bound side down against one of the two rear book support fences for five minutes Improper cooling of your document may result in a croo
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