GBC 230E MultiBind User Manual
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Wire binding instructions
For use with GBC 21 loop wire elements.
1. Set the wire
1
Lift the lid and punch handle to the upright position.
2
Place entire document so it rests on the lid.
3
Check the wire size (mm) needed using the paper thickness
guide.
4
Measure your wire using the wire size guide.
2. Sort paper
1
For managing large documents use the document
separator.
2
Push the separator into the document.
3
Lift the separator upwards to reveal the first stack of paper
ready for easy punching.
3. Set paper size
1
Load the first paper stack into the punch slot.
2
Centre the paper using the dial located at the front of the
machine.
Adjusting your machine for A5:
3
Slide the switch located at the front of the machine from A4
to A5.
4. Punch paper
For manual punching:
Lower the raised handle until the paper is punched and support
the machine when lifting the handle to the upright position.
For electric punching (230E only):
Press the ‘punch button’ located on the right panel of the
machine.
Note:
If the machine is overloaded and fails to complete the punch
cycle, the red LED will be lit. Press the ‘punch button’ to cancel
the red LED. If this does not work contact the service helpline.
5. Wire binding
1
Open the hinged cover at the front of the machine to reveal
the wire binding channel.
2
Place the wire (open side up) on the wire support.
3
Feed each paper stack onto the wire and repeat until your
document is complete.
4
Support the document and wire on removal from the wire
support.
5
Insert the document into the wire closing jaws (wire opening
face down).
6
Support the document and pull down the handle at the side
of the machine to close the jaws.
7
Use the wire closing guide (located in the wire closing jaws)
to ensure correct closure of the wire.
Binding tips:
To hide the spine of the wire:
• Load the internal sheets onto the wire first, repeating until all
are loaded.
• Load the front PVC cover onto the wire element.
• Load the rear cover onto the wire element last.
• It is best to close the wire a little, check, and then close the
wire a little more until you are happy with the wire closure.
• Always use the wire size closing guide (located in the wire
closing jaws) to prevent over closing the wire.
• For further hints and tips please visit our website:
www.gbceurope.com