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

Adjust the position to finish gluing on the body page and adjust the amount of 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 Finish 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 [].

  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 finishes in proper position on both frontward and backward ends of the body set.

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

  10. If any adjustment is required, press [Exit PrintMode] to return to the [Glue Finish 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 decrease]) to +127 ([To increase]) (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.