What Is [Perfect Bind]?
Overview
Perfect Binding is a function that bundles the output paper, glues the spine, and wraps it in a cover for bookbinding.
Using a slightly thicker cover makes a simple book-like form.
This function is useful when you want to create documents with a large number of pages such as a booklet.
With Perfect Binder PB-503 mounted:
With Perfect Binder PB-503 and Saddle Stitcher SD-513 mounted:
Finished Image of Perfect Binding | |
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A: Body B: Cover C: Head D: Foot | [1] Back side of front cover [2] Back side of back cover [3] Front side of front cover [4] Front side of back cover [5] Spine width [6] Cover trimming [7] Cover lead edge adjustment [8] Left binding (head and foot are reversed for right binding) |
NOTICE
The following option is required to use this function.
- Perfect Binder PB-503
NOTICE
- If the number of pages is less than the minimum number specified in [Paper Count Limit for PB] or greater than the maximum number, prints are made without being wrapped with cover paper. For details, refer to [Paper Count Limit for PB].
Tips
When the body size is [8.5e11v], if binding is performed using the cover fed from one of the following paper trays, the maximum thickness is less than 30 mm / 1.18".
- Paper Feeder Unit PF-712
- Paper Feeder Unit PF-713
- Paper Feeder Unit PF-812
- Multi Bypass Tray MB-511
Tips
The maximum thickness is set to one of the following values.
- When [Cover Trim] is set to [OFF]: 460 mm - (216 mm e 2) = 28 mm
- When [Cover Trim] is set to [ON]: 460 mm - (216 mm e 2) - (Cutting amount 3 mm) = 25 mm
Tips
When the body size is [8.5e11v], if binding is performed with the thickness above the maximum, feed the paper from one of the following paper trays.
- Cover tray of Perfect Binder PB-503
- Upper tray / Lower tray of Post inserter (FoldingUnit FD-503)
Setting Items
Screen access
Touch panel - [COPY] - [Output Setting] - [Perfect Bind]
Setting item | Description |
|---|---|
Set cover printing. | |
[Cover Print Side] | In [Simplex] or [Duplex], set the print side of covers. |
Configure settings for cover slitting. | |
[Bind Direction] | In [Left Bind] or [Right Bind], set the bind direction for finishing. |
Set the width of the spine. | |
Select the paper tray for the cover. | |
Set the lead edge position, trimming amount, and image position for the cover. The print position and trimming amount can be fine-adjusted. | |
[(1)CoverFore-edgeTrim]*1 | Configure the setting to trim the fore-edge of the cover. |
Configure the setting to slit both edges of the cover. | |
[Crease]*3 | Configure the setting to only crease the cover. |
[Function OFF] | Turns the function off while maintaining the set information. |
*1: The Perfect Binder PB-503 and Saddle Stitcher SD-513 are required to use this function.
*2: All the following options are required to use this function.
Perfect Binder PB-503
Saddle Stitcher SD-513 with Trimmer Unit TU-503 mounted
*3: All the following options are required to use this function.
Perfect Binder PB-503
Saddle Stitcher SD-513 with Creaser Unit CR-101 mounted
Setting Procedure
1
Position the original.
2
Load the body and cover paper into the tray.
3
Set each item, and press [OK].
Perfect Binding Combination Examples
Set the body and cover according to the use, referring to the following examples.
- 2-sided printing of body (even number of sheets) only
Original | Front cover | Body | Back cover |
|---|---|---|---|
1-sided, Even number of sheets | None |  | None |
Finishing | Front cover | Body | Back cover |
|---|---|---|---|
Body output: 2-sided copy Cover Print: OFF | None |  | None |
- 2-sided printing + cover 1-sided printing of body (even number of sheets)
Original | Front cover | Body | Back cover |
|---|---|---|---|
1-sided, Even number of sheets |  |  |  |
Finishing | Front cover | Body | Cover print |
|---|---|---|---|
Body output: 2-sided copy Cover print: ON, Cover print side: 1-sided | None |  |  |
- 2-sided printing + cover 2-sided printing of body (even number of sheets)
Original | Front cover | Body | Back cover |
|---|---|---|---|
1-sided, Even number of sheets |  |  |  |
Finishing | Front cover | Body | Cover print |
|---|---|---|---|
Body output: 2-sided copy Cover print: ON, 2-sided | None |  |  |
- 2-sided printing of body (Odd number of sheets) only
Original | Front cover | Body | Back cover |
|---|---|---|---|
1-sided, Odd number of sheets | None | | None |
Finishing | Front cover | Body | Back cover |
|---|---|---|---|
Body output: 2-sided copy Cover Print: OFF | None | | None |
- 2-sided printing + cover 1-sided printing of body (odd number of sheets)
Original | Front cover | Body | Back cover |
|---|---|---|---|
1-sided, Odd number of sheets | | | None |
Finishing | Front cover | Body | Back cover |
|---|---|---|---|
Body output: 2-sided copy Cover print: ON, Cover print side: 1-sided | None | |  |
- 2-sided printing + cover 1-sided printing of body (odd number of sheets)
Original | Front cover | Body | Back cover |
|---|---|---|---|
1-sided, Odd number of sheets | | |  |
Finishing | Front cover | Body | Back cover |
|---|---|---|---|
Body output: 2-sided copy Cover print: ON, Cover print side: 1-sided | None | | |
Both 1-sided printing and 2-sided printing are available for the body.
The binding direction can be set to either Left or Right.
The Low Power or Shut OFF setting time of the system is applied to the Low Power or Shut OFF setting time of Perfect Binder PB-503.
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