Operating The GBC MP2500ix Ibico 640id Modular Interchangeable Die Punch

The GBC MP2500ix interchangeable die punchyou fold the paper in half along the bind edge, the two
(previously the Ibico 640ID) is one of the mostholes closest to the "V" of the paper are your center
impressive modular binding punches on the market. It ispoints. If the paper is aligned at that point, the Die Set is
a perfect punch for small to medium offices and smallproperly centered. * Because of its open end Punch
print shops. This punch, when combined with a piece ofThroat design, the MP2500ix can punch non-standard
GBC modular finishing equipment creates a versatilesheet sizes that are larger than the maximum width of
production system. This article will provide you withthe paper that can be punched in one operation. Not
some simple instructions for using your GBC MP2500ixthat multiple steps are required to punch these larger
punch. 1. Select a die set for your MP2500ix and insertsheets of paper. Some experimentation will be
fully into the system. You may first have to remove arequired to determine the correct position for the Edge
die set already in the system. 2. Determine the numberGuide. You may need to remove some of the Punch
of holes required for your document, and deselect anyPins for proper punching of some combinations of
pins not required. The pins are located under thepaper sizes and punching patterns. This can be quickly
Selector Pin Lid. 3. The edge guide on the MP2500ixand easily accomplished by following this guideline - firs
punching table has a number of alignment markingsremove the Die Set you will be using o Determine the
that correspond to the correct Edge Guide position forpunch pins to be removed - note, you will be punching
a variety of punching patterns and paper sizes. Tothe paper two times - first one half, then the other. To
adjust the Edge Guide to the proper cover/paperprepare for this operation, first place a single sheet of
selection, ie. 11" x 8-1/2" to center the holes in the paperthe non-standard size paper to be punched beside the
from top to bottom of the binding edge, loosen thedieset. Carefully fold the sheet in half. Holding the half
Edge Guide Knob by turning it counter-clockwise. Slidesheet up to the pins, determine which pins will be
the Edge Guide to the correct alignment mark thatrequired to punch HALF of the paper. o Remove the
corresponds to your selected punching pattern andextra punch pins by gently pressing down on the top
paper size. Tighten the Edge Guide Knob to lock therail of the Die Set. Unlatch the hook end of the Pin
Edge Guide in place. Please note, the markings for theRetainer Rail (beside the Die Set Handle) and swing it
location of the Edge Guide are approximate, and youfree from the top of the Punch Pins. Pull the Punch
may have to slightly adjust the Edge Guide within thePins out that are not required. Reattach the Punch Pin
area of the marking to obtain correct centering. It isRetainer. o Reinstall the die set by sliding the die set
important that the Edge Guide be properly positionedinto the machine as previously instructed. o Test
for the size paper/cover you are punching. 4. Turn theseveral sheets of paper by punching one half, turning
system on by pushing the ON/Off switch at the backthe paper around, then punching the other half. Adjust
of the unit to ON (I). Verify that the Power light is on.the Edge Guide and/or number the Punch Pins as
Select a small list of paper, and place it vertically intoneeded to acquire the desired results. 5. The 640ID
the Punch Throat. Slide the stack of sheets all the wayuses a variety of easily interchangeable Die Sets,
to the left, against the Edge Guide. Activate the punchwhich versatility is one of the main features that
cycle by either pressing the Palm Switch or the Footmakes this system so desirable, as it allows the
Pedal. Remove the punched material. To determine ifoperator create many different images with the select
the Edge Guide is set correctly, fold a single sheet ofbind styles. Note: each punching style listed below
the punched paper in half along the punched edge.requires a separate Die Set, with the exception of the
Match the holes up - if the corners of the paper match2-4/3-5-7 Die Set, which is for Looseleaf Binding styles.
with no overlap - the space above the first hole is theA decal on the handle of each interchangeable die set
same amount of space above the last hole, theindicates the punching pattern.
alignment is correct. If not, readjust the Edge GuideJeff McRitchie is the designer and Director of
(very slightly - a small move can make a bigMarketing for He has written hundreds of articles on
difference) and repeat the process until the edges aretopics related to Binding Machines,Modular Puches,
squared. The punch is now ready to use. * ForBinding Supplies, Laminators, Laminating Supplies,and
Velobind, follow the preceding procedure, but whenmore.