GBC C450E - Manual

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Welcome

Thank you for choosing the

GBC

®

C340 or C450E Binding System

.

We aim to produce quality binding machines with features that
enable your to create excellent results ever y time. Before using
it for the first time, please take a few minutes to read this guide.
We hope this enables you to bind documents easily. For other
great tools and tips, please visit us at w w w.gbc.com

Safety Tips

In order to avoid overloading, this machine can punch a maximum
of 25 sheets at one time.
Do not punch metal objects such as staples or paper clips.
Empty the waste tray regularly.
Make sure the machine is operated on a flat stable surface.
Never lift the machine by the punching handle (Fig. 1). Always use
the hand grips located on the side of the machine (Fig. 2).

Safety Tips for the GBC C450E Only

Do not block air intakes and outlets.
Do not use the machine if the power cord is damaged.
Do not place the power cord where it may be tripped over or
pulled. Make sure that it does not come into contact with hot

surfaces such as pipes or radiators. Make sure the cable is not
crushed or pinched.

Do not use an extension cord unless absolutely necessar y.
Do not leave the C450E connected to the electrical outlet when
not in use.
Do not immerse the C450E in water or other liquids. Doing so
will result in electric shock.
Do not attempt to disassemble the C450E.

Unpacking

Your machine is ready to use when removed from the box.

Retain the packaging in case you need to return the machine
for repair.

The punching mechanism is coated with a protective film of

lubricant which will mark your paper. Clean this by punching

scrap paper until clean prior to binding.

Setting Up the C450E

Connect the C450E to the electric outlet using the power cord

supplied.

Turn on using the ON / OFF switch located at the rear of the

C450E.
Wait while the C450E goes through an automatic check procedure

and both LEDs light up before using. When complete, the green

LED will remain On, and the C450E is ready for operation.

WARNING:

The C450E must be grounded. If in doubt, consult a

qualified electrician.

Troubleshooting C450E

This machine is designed to finish 5 bound documents per minute,

up to a maximum of operating for 30 minutes on and for 30
minutes off.

This machine has a thermal overload safety feature. If the motor

overheats, this safet y feature activates and will prevent the
machine from punching until it has cooled sufficiently.

The thermal overload switch will automatically reset af ter

approximately 15 minutes of rest.

Selecting the CombBind

®

Spine Size

Lift the lid and punch handle to the upright position. Place entire

document so it rests on the lid. Check the CombBind

®

spine size

needed by using the paper thickness guide.

Sorting the Paper

For large documents, use the document separator.
Place the stack of paper to be punched on the top shelf against
the opened top cover lid.
Push the separator into the stack of paper and push down on the
lever. This will lift an appropriate stack of 25 sheets maximum
for easy punching (Fig. 3).
Continue this procedure until all of the paper is punched.

Punching the Paper

For the C340

, always make sure that the punch handle is in the

upright position before centering the paper.

Load the first paper stack into the punch slot.
Center the paper

using the dial located at the front of the

machine.
Lower the raised handle until the paper is punched, and support
the machine when lif ting the handle to the upright position
(Fig. 4-A).

For electric punching with the C450E:

Load the first paper stack into the punch slot.
Center the paper using the dial located at the front of the
machine.
Press the punch button located on the right panel of the machine
(Fig. 4-B).

NOTE:

If the machine is overloaded and fails to complete the punch

cycle, the red LED will light. Press the punch button to cancel the
red LED. If this does not work, contact ser vice at (800) 989-4923.
(In Canada: (800) 268-3447)

Binding

Place the CombBind

®

spine open side up on the metal teeth. Open

the spine turning the spine opening knob located at the side of
the machine (Fig. 5-A).
Punch and then load each paper stack face down onto the opened

spine until the entire document is loaded (Fig. 5-B).

Close the spine by rewinding the spine opening knob (Fig. 5-C) and
lift the bound document from the metal teeth (Fig. 5-D).

Binding Tips

Load the front cover onto the open CombBind

®

spine first, followed

by the internal sheets and back cover.

To edit your document, additional sheets may be included or

removed by placing your document, spine open side up, onto the
metal teeth and follow the binding instructions again.

Maintenance

Make sure that the waste tray is emptied on a regular basis to
prevent your machine from overloading (Fig. 6).