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:
- 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.
- 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.
- Open the lid of the ProClick P75 unit so that it is fully open.
- Place the entire document into the unit so that it lays flat with all of the holes aligned at the bottom of the tray.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- After the spine has been closed, lift the document off of the machine.
- Return the closing dials to their original positions.