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Glue Start Position: Adjusting the Glue Start Position on the Body Set

Adjust the position to start gluing on the body page and adjust the amount of the glue using Perfect Binder PB-503. The sizes referred to in this section are those of bodies corresponding to cover sizes.

Objects of Adjustment:
Ahead: Offset for All Size, A4 , B5 , A5 /, 8.5 11 , 5.5 8.5 , 16K , Custom (220 - 379 mm), Custom (148 - 219 mm)
Back: Offset for All Size, A4 , B5 , A5 /, 8.5 11 , 5.5 8.5 , 16K , Custom (220 - 379 mm), Custom (148 - 219 mm)

  • If a numeric value is specified for [Offset for All Size], it is applied to all paper sizes. With a specific paper size selected,the set value becomes the sum of the entered value and the value previously specified for [Offset for All Size].

  1. Press [Adjustment] on the [MACHINE] screen to display the [Adjustment Menu] screen.

  2. Press [Finisher Adjustment], [Perfect Binder Adjustment], and [Glue Start Position Adj.] in sequence.

  3. Load cover paper in either Perfect Binder Cover Tray or any other tray.

  4. Load paper for body sets in the desired tray.

  5. Select the size to be adjusted using [] or [].

    • The size referred to here is that of perfect-bound books.

  6. Press [Print Mode].

  7. Select the tray loaded with paper for body sets.

  8. Press Start on the control panel.

    A sample pattern of perfect-bound book is printed.

  9. Check that the glue starts in proper position on both frontward and backward ends of the body set.

    [1] Body pages [2] Start position of frontward gluing [3] Start position of backward gluing

  10. If any adjustment is required, press [Exit PrintMode] to return to the [Glue Start Position Adjustment] screen.

  11. Select either [Ahead] or [Back].

  12. Use the touch panel keypad to enter the set value.

    • Use [+/-] to specify the value to be positive or negative.

    • Press [Set] to change the current value.

    • Adjustment Range: -128 ([To increase]) to +127 ([To decrease]) (1 step = 0.1 mm)

  13. Repeat steps 6 to 12 until the desired result is obtained.

  14. Press [Return].

    The screen returns to the [Perfect Binder Adjustment Menu] screen.