How Do I Bind with the GBC ProClick Pronto P3000 Binding Machine?

The GBC ProClick Pronto P3000 is powerful enough to bind up to 450 documents per hour while still being surprisingly simple to operate. It offers electric punching and fully-automated inserting and closing in a compact size that fits into almost any office environment. Below are the step-by-step instructions for binding a document with the ProClick Pronto binding machine:

  1. Begin by plugging in and turning on the machine. When the power is initially turned on, the machine will make a “beep” sound.
  2. Insert the document to be punched into the punch tray, aligning paper to the left side of the tray. Press the “Punch” button to activate the electric punch. Note: The GBC ProClick Pronto P3000 has a maximum punching capacity of 15 sheets of 20 lb. paper. Using thicker paper will reduce the punching capacity. Do not attempt to punch more than two clear plastic binding covers at a time.
  3. Place your document into document sizer so that the machine can identify the document size.
  4. The machine will classify the document as one of three different sizes – “Small,” “Medium,” or “Large” – which correspond to the small-, medium-, and large-sized ProClick binding spines.
  5. Once the ProClick Pronto P3000 has measured the thickness of your document, the display will automatically indicate the correct spine size to load into the machine. The size will be listed on the User Interface under the heading “Insert correct ProClick spine size.”
  6. Insert the appropriate spine cassette into the spine slot. Note: The machine will allow you to bind small documents with larger spine sizes, but will not allow you to initiate the binding process if you have inserted a spine that is too small for the thickness of your document.
  7. Arrange your document so that the back cover is on top of the front cover, with the inside of the back cover facing out. This will allow you to hide the seam of the ProClick spine within your document after binding, which gives your finished document a more professional look.
  8. Place the entire punched document into the binding slot, punched side first.
  9. Press the “Bind” button to begin the binding process. The GBC ProClick Pronto P3000 will automatically pull a spine out of cassette, insert it into the document, and close it. The machine will beep when binding has finished.
  10. Remove your completed document from the machine. If you are binding multiple documents of the same size, you can continue binding without having to reset the document size. Note: The ProClick Pronto P3000 will automatically time out and return to the first step in the binding process if the machine sits idle for two minutes. In order to continue binding, you will need to re-insert your document into the document sizer.

The GBC ProClick Pronto P3000 has a built-in spine opening tool that allows you to un-bind the book so that it can be edited. To un-bind a book that has already been bound, simply insert the wedge of the spine opener tool (located on the left side of the machine near the document tray) into the loops of the spine and pull forward. As you slide the document forward, the tool will open all of the prongs of the spine. Once the spine has been opened, you can add, remove, or replace pages as necessary. The spine can be closed manually after you have finished editing your document.

How Do I Bind with the GBC ProClick P50 Binding Machine?

The GBC ProClick P50 binding machine is an incredibly compact unit that is capable of binding documents up to 1/2″ thick while still being portable enough to carry along for use in the field. It features an innovative sliding punch operation that quickly produces the 3:1 pitch punch pattern used by GBC ProClick binding spines. Below are the step-by-step instructions for binding a document with the GBC ProClick P50:

  1. Align the pages of your document by tapping them repeatedly against your working surface until all of the edges are square. This ensures that the holes will be punched evenly across all pages of your document, resulting in a professional-looking finished book.
  2. Insert up to six sheets of paper (based on regular 20 lb. thickness) or a single sheet of cover stock into the Punch Entry of the machine. Ensure that all pages are aligned correctly and have been fully inserted into the Punch Entry area. Align letter-sized sheets with the lower paper guide stop on the left side of the Punch Entry. Align oversized covers (such as binding covers with rounded corners, which measure 11 1/4″) with the upper paper guide stop on the left side of the Punch Entry.
  3. Slide the Punch Handle along the top of the ProClick P50 to punch your documents with the 3:1 pitch punch pattern used by ProClick binding spines.
  4. Remove the punched pages, insert new sheets, and slide the Punch Handle to punch the pages. Repeat as necessary, working in six-sheet sets until all pages of your document have been punched. Note: If you are using paper that is thicker than standard 20 lb. paper, then your punching capacity will be reduced.
  5. Once the entire document has been punched, place the back cover face down on the top cover. This will help to hide the seam of the spine inside the document once it has been closed, resulting in a more professional finished appearance.
  6. Feed the ProClick spine into the holes in the document.
  7. Manually crimp the full length of the ProClick spine to make the closing process easier, then fully close the first two spine fingers by hand.
  8. Slide the binding tool along the ProClick spine to close and lock the prongs. Note: To open the ProClick spine after binding, simply turn the tool around and slide it down the center of the spine.
  9. Turn the back cover to the back of your document. The binding process is now complete, and your document is ready to share with colleagues.
  10. Empty the waste container after use to help ensure proper operation.

Troubleshooting Your GBC ProClick Pronto P3000 Binding Machine

The GBC ProClick Pronto P3000 is a fully-automated binding machine that is designed for small- to medium-sized organizations that need to bind professional-looking books with ease. Using specially-designed ProClick binding spines, the ProClick Pronto P3000 can create up to 450 bound documents per hour, with almost no training required. Below is a list of helpful hints for troubleshooting common problems with the GBC ProClick Pronto P3000:

Problem:

  • The machine won’t power up.  The indicator lights do not turn on.

Possible Solutions:

  • Ensure that the plug is inserted firmly into the socket. Try plugging the machine into a different socket and/or plugging a different appliance into the socket to test the power supply.
  • Check that the power switch is in the “On” position.

Problem:

  • The machine does not power up and the lights do not turn on, even though the unit is plugged in and switched on.

Possible Solution:

  • Contact an Authorized GBC Technician for service. Attempting to fix the machine yourself could result in damage of the machine.

Problem:

  • The User Interface displays an error and an icon indicating that the chip tray is full.

Possible Solution:

  • Empty the chip tray by pulling it straight out from the bottom of the machine and throwing away the contents. Replace the chip tray by pushing it straight in to the bottom of the machine. Note: The GBC ProClick Pronto P3000 will not operate without the chip tray securely in place. The tray will need to be emptied after approximately 60 books.

Problem:

  • A ProClick spine and/or document is jammed inside of the machine.

Possible Solution:

  • The User Interface will guide you through the four steps of removing a jam. The first step is to pull the document out of the machine. Next, pull the Clear Safety Cover forward, which will disable the machine until returned to its original position. Then, lift the paper deck into the locked, resting position by pulling the tray up from the middle. Finally, remove the jammed spine, lower the paper deck, and push the Clear Safety Cover back into its operating position. The machine should now be ready to bind again.

Problem:

  • The User Interface is displaying a flashing error icon.

Possible Solutions:

  • Reboot the machine by turning it off and back on again.
  • If the machine continues to display the same flashing error message on the User Interface after you have rebooted it, call a service technician for assistance.

Problem:

  • The machine won’t bind, and the User Interface displays a message indicating that a specific action needs to be taken.

Possible Solution:

  • The GBC ProClick Pronto P3000 automatically detects all inputs before allowing binding to proceed. Detected items include: whether or not a binding spine is inserted into the machine, if the document size has been measured, and if the safety cover is closed. If any of these items are not in place, the machine will not allow you bind and will display a message to guide you toward the necessary corrective action.

Problem:

  • The machine does not automatically resize based on the size of the document.

Possible Solutions:

  • Ensure that no paper is loaded into the paper deck when the spine is inserted.
  • If the spine that is inserted is smaller than the document size, then the machine will not allow you to bind.
  • If the User Interface displays a message that reads “insert punched document into size,” then you will need to resize the document in the document sizer.

 Problem:

  • The document components are inserted in the wrong sequence.

Possible Solution:

  • The spine cassette must be inserted before the document is placed into the paper deck. If you insert your document before the spine cassette, the User Interface will display a “Remove Document” error. Simply remove your document and follow the prompts on the User Interface.

How Do I Bind with the GBC P75 ProClick Spine Closer and Finisher?

The GBC P75 ProClick spine closing and finishing machine works exclusively with GBC ProClick binding spines to create attractive and secure bound documents. Using either pre-punched paper or pages punched with a ProClick punch machine, the GBC P75 quickly and easily inserts and closes ProClick spines with minimal effort from the user. Below is an overview of how to use the GBC P75:

GBC P75 ProClick Closer
  1. Begin by printing your document onto paper that has been pre-punched in the 32-hole ProClick pattern, or by punching your document using your ProClick punch machine. If you choose to use pre-punched paper, consult the your printer’s manual to determine the correct settings before attempting to print your document. It is highly recommended that you print a test page to ensure the correct orientation before attempting to run any full documents.
  2. Place the front binding cover on top of your document, and then place the back cover on top of the front cover so that the inside of the back cover is facing up. Arranging your covers in this order ensures that the backbone of the ProClick spine will be hidden within your document, which results in a more professional finished book.
  3. Open the lid of the ProClick P75 unit so that it is fully open.
  4. Place the entire document into the unit so that it lays flat with all of the holes aligned at the bottom of the tray.
  5. Use the document thickness guide that is located on the sides of the machine in order to determine the correct ProClick spine size. Each step on the guide indicates the maximum thickness a document can be for each ProClick size. Note: If your document is close to the maximum allowable thickness, try using the next size up for easier page turning.
  6. Adjust the machine based on the correct ProClick spine size by sliding the switches located on both sides of the machine either up or down (depending on the spine size). Note: Be sure to set the machine to the correct spine size to avoid improper spine closure.
  7. Ensure that you have the correct spine size by using the ProClick size guide on the front of the machine. Place the spine horizontally into the binding channel at the front of the machine so that the prongs face away from you. Note: The spine should be completely open. Do not try to close the spine before placing it into the machine.
  8. Use both hands to rotate the closing dials located on the front of the machine. Keep turning the dials until the color in the correct ProClick size window changes to red.
  9. After the spine has been closed, lift the document off of the machine.
  10. Return the closing dials to their original positions.