Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
2 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION............................................................................... 3 1.1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................ 3 1.2 PROFESSIONAL PUNCHER-A1 FAQ’S ........................................
Page 3 - Shipping Weight
3 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 INTRODUCTION The Professional Puncher-A1 is an innovative solution for punching paper and offers the following design features: • Quick-change die sets that are self-latching without tools or levers. • All Professional Puncher-A1 die sets include an Identifying Label providing ...
Page 4 - cannot; punch tabs. Tabs will have to be run, punched; Punch Pattern Samples (North America – Letter Shown)
4 8.5” x 11” (LEF) Only : Professional Puncher-A1 is designed to punch this size only (LEF) no exceptions . Attempting to punch a sheet size other than 8.5” x 11” (LEF) will cause a jam. • Professional Puncher-A1 cannot punch tabs. Tabs will have to be run, punched and inserted offline. • Use a colo...
Page 5 - UNPACKING; OPERATION
5 2. INSTALLATION 2.1 UNPACKING UNPACKING • Inspect the outside of the package for shipping damage. If there is evidence of shipping damage, contact the shipping carrier immediately. • Remove the punch from its shipping carton. • Inspect for any concealed damage to unit. If there is evidence of conc...
Page 7 - INSPECTION, CLEANING AND LUBRICATION
7 3. MAINTENANCE 3.1 INSPECTION, CLEANING AND LUBRICATION The following maintenance should be performed once annually, under normal use. Operational Inspection 1. If operating properly, the Professional Puncher-A1 will punch the same types of copy paper and cover materials handled by the copier/prin...
Page 8 - Die Sets; SET; The die set cannot be repaired or adjusted.
8 GREASING CRANKS Die Sets Professional Puncher-A1 Die Sets have an average expected life of approximately 500,000 sheets of paper. This life may vary depending on variables such as following the lubrication schedule described above, the type of paper being punched, the cover stocks being punched an...
Page 9 - Product Positioning:
9 3.3 PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE The following preventative maintenance should be performed during the regular printer inspection intervals. • Disconnect the main cord set and retain it in your control for your safety. • Remove the rear cover. • Perform a visual inspection; clean, adjust and ...
Page 10 - RECOMMENDATIONS; What you need to service the CANON Professional Puncher-A1:; DIE SET POSITION CRADLE ADJUSTMENT, CENTERING
10 4. ADJUSTMENT AND SPECIAL PROCEDURES 4.1 TOOL RECOMMENDATIONS What you need to service the CANON Professional Puncher-A1: 1. Standard Measure Tools (English as opposed to metric) a. Open End Ignition Wrench – ¼” (required only for Chad Kit installation) b. Open the End Wrench 9/16”(for adjustable...
Page 11 - PUNCHED HOLE ALIGNMENT CHECKING; die set position cradle.; die set cradle must move.
11 PUNCHED HOLE ALIGNMENT CHECKING • The back cover on the Professional Puncher-A1 must be removed to access the die set position cradle. CRADLE • Before adjusting the die set position cradle, you must first note what direction the die set cradle must move. • Before you adjust the die set position c...
Page 12 - the adjustment screw clockwise.
12 SCREW ADJUSTMENT SCREW LOCK-DOWN TO TILT PRESS HERE LOOSENSCREW • Observe the punched paper; if the punched-holes are too close to the rear of the machine, then you must turn the adjustment screw counter-clockwise. TURN COUNTER-CLOCKWISE • If the punched-holes are too close to the front of the ma...
Page 13 - clockwise to move the die set position cradle.; REMOVAL OF PUNCH MODULE; Disconnect the Sensor Wire Connection
13 TURN CLOCKWISE • Using a flat-head screwdriver, turn the adjustment screw clockwise or counter- clockwise to move the die set position cradle. NOTE: Seven full turns of the adjustment screw result in a ¼” change in the punched hole position. • Before tightening the lock-down screw, tilt or bias t...
Page 14 - Remove 4 screws in front and 2 in back; Puncher-A1. Take care not to damage wires or Rollers as you do so.; BELT; Paper will stop moving through the Punch paper path.
14 2. Remove 4 screws in front and 2 in back 3. Cut any wire ties that may prevent freedom of movement to slide the Punch Module (A) outward 4. Remove the Back Gauge Assembly (B). 5. Remove the black Knob (C) at the front (customer side) of the Punch Module Drive Shaft. F R O N T S ID E C A B 6. Sli...
Page 15 - PROCEDURE TO REPLACE ALIGNER BELTS; Entrance
15 PROCEDURE TO REPLACE ALIGNER BELTS Replacement of the Green Belt from the Aligner, Paper Entrance Side. Replacement of the Green Belt from the Aligner, Paper Exit Side. 4.5 GREEN BELT REPLACEMENT, PAPER ENTRANCE SIDE The following step-by-step directions inform you how to remove and then assembly...
Page 16 - Remove the “5” screws on Exit side and “3” screws on Entrance side.
16 B BINDER SIDE A Step 6: To remove the Rear Cabinet/Cover (C) of the Professional Puncher-A1, 1. Remove the “5” screws on Exit side and “3” screws on Entrance side. 2. Slide the Rear Sheet Metal Cabinet/Cover off of the Professional Puncher-A1. NOTE: You do not need to lift upward and you do not n...
Page 18 - Important; loosely
18 and the metal (w/o a belt) Green Belt Aligner Roller itself. Note that the two metal surfaces are flush. Step 14: Remove the Green Belt Aligner Roller Assembly by removing the “4” screws (S). Important : Leave the Flex Shaft (FS) attached. Step 15: Stretch the new Belt (B) onto the Aligner Roller...
Page 19 - secure it in place with “3” screws on the left and “3” on the right.; Loosely; install the “2” top screws.; Connect the Sensor Wire Harness at the top rear of the Exit Paper
19 Step 17: To install the Paper Guide Assembly into the Professional Puncher-A1. 1. As you slide the Paper Guide Assembly into place, a. Hook up the Sensor Harness to the Sensor on the back. b. Lift it up slightly to clear the lower Transition Paper Guide. c. Be sure to clear the Sensor Bracket at ...
Page 21 - GREEN BELT REPLACEMENT, PAPER EXIT SIDE
21 AFTER ASSEMBLY 4.6 GREEN BELT REPLACEMENT, PAPER EXIT SIDE The following step-by-step directions inform you how to remove and then assembly the components necessary to access the Paper Exit Side Aligner Green Belt, P/N FC3-3633-0000 It will help you to reference your Professional Puncher-A1 Servi...
Page 22 - Remove the 5 screws on Exit side and 2 screws on Entrance side.
22 A BINDER SIDE Step 5: To remove the Rear Cabinet/Cover (B) of the Professional Puncher-A1, 1. Remove the 5 screws on Exit side and 2 screws on Entrance side. 2. Slide the Rear Sheet Metal Cabinet/Cover off of the Professional Puncher-A1. NOTE: You do not need to lift upward and you do not need to...
Page 25 - snug
25 metal (w/o a belt) Green Belt Aligner Roller itself. Note that the two metal surfaces are flush. Step 12: Remove the Green Belt Aligner Roller Assembly by removing the “4” screws. Important: Leave the Coupler attached. Assembly Process Step 13: Stretch the new green belt onto the Aligner Roller A...
Page 26 - the metal surface of the; install the “2” top screws. A useful tip might be to secure the Screw
26 As a double check, hold the entire Paper Guide assembly up so that you can visually inspect the alignment between the sheet metal surface and the metal surface of the Aligner. The Green Belt should appear to be even and just floating above the surface of the sheet metal. ALIGN& FIX SCREWS Ste...
Page 28 - BACK GAGE AND CHAD CONTROL MECHANISM -; General Description:; What you need to install this kit:; Open End Ignition Wrench – 1⁄4”; STEPS; Disconnect power and communication cable.
28 This entire process takes approximately 60 minutes. First time maybe a little longer. AFTER ASSEMBLY 4.7 BACK GAGE AND CHAD CONTROL MECHANISM - ADJUSTMENT, ASSEMBLY / DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE The Back Gage with Chad Control Mechanism is available as a kit service. General Description: The Profession...
Page 29 - Install the chad bin.
29 NOTE: Once you remove the screws that secure the rear cover, it will slide out from under the top cover. You do not need to remove the top cover. Step 3: Remove the two screws holding the Die rail at the front of the Professional Puncher-A1. Step 4: Remove the four screws holding the Die rail at ...
Page 30 - TO CLEAR A PAPER JAM
30 Step 8: Install the die set. Test the Professional Puncher-A1 system running first one page at a time, then two pages then 5 pages, then 10 pages and lastly run 50 test pages. Step 9: Replace the cover and run a few more test jobs. Step 10 : Skew Adjustment : Check for proper Hole alignment to pa...
Page 34 - TROUBLESHOOTING; THEORY OF OPERATION
34 5. TECHNICAL TROUBLESHOOTING 5.1 THEORY OF OPERATION The CANON Stream Punch is a machine that punches various die set hole patterns into single sheets of paper. The machine is placed between a printer / copier and a finisher. There are two paper paths. One is the bypass section, which does not pu...
Page 35 - SERIAL EEPROM CONTROL:; Input; GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING:
35 SERIAL EEPROM CONTROL: 1 Input 3 Outputs Counts number of punches for die set full, Saves value For the Stream Punch to operate, all optical sensors must be clear. Any blocked sensor or open door will prevent operation. The machine may operate in bypass mode with or without a chip tray or die set...
Page 37 - TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE CHART; SYMPTOM
37 5.2 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE CHART The Troubleshooting Guide Chart that follows is arranged in order of the normal operational sequence. When a malfunction occurs, read down the SYMPTOM column until you reach the appropriate description for your symptom. Read the corresponding PROBABLE CAUSE and the...
Page 38 - Adjust or replace
38 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE CHART (CONTINUED) SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Paper Jam indication on printer display, customer / operator has been unable to locate the jam Paper Jam, not able to find any large sheets, removed sheets are torn A small piece of chad or torn paper is blocking a s...
Page 39 - OUBL
Rev. 1 39 OUBL Rev HOOTING GUIDE CHART (CONTINUED) SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Punched holes are not centered Die Set positioning bracket is out of adjustment Inspect and adjust as required, see adjustment procedure Punched holes are not parallel to the edge of the paper Back Stop (Back...
Page 40 - CONTROLS; PATTERNS; CHANGING THE PUNCH DIE SETS
40 6. OPERATING CONTROLS 6.1 PUNCHING PATTERNS The Professional Puncher-A1 uses a variety of easily interchangeable die sets that allow you to punch documents in line for several different binding styles. By selecting the appropriate die set, you can use your Professional Puncher-A1 to punch documen...
Page 41 - Set the; Professional Puncher-A1; Close the Access Door Panel.; PAPER CHIP DRAWER
41 Step 7 : Select the desired Die Set for your new job and slide it into the Die Set slot. Push Die Set in firmly until it latches. Step 8 : Set the Professional Puncher-A1 to the ON (I) mode. Step 9 : Close the Access Door Panel. Step10 : Enable punch and proceed with your printing and punching jo...
Page 42 - PROBLEM SOLVING, OPERATOR LEVEL PROFESSIONAL; Problem Probable; No power, won’t punch
42 6.4 SERVICE • Should your Professional Puncher-A1 require service contact your local authorized service representative. • There are NO user-serviceable parts inside the machine. To avoid potential personal injury and/or property damage, DO NOT REMOVE THE MACHINE’S COVER. • It is recommended that ...
