The Renz ECO E 2:1 wire binding machine uses a heavy-duty electric punch to make document binding a breeze. It has a robust, 25-page punch capacity, and features a built-in, adjustable wire closer that helps to take the guess-work out of finishing. Below is an overview of how to bind with the Renz ECO E electric wire binder:
- Use the measuring scale on the machine to determine the appropriate wire size for your document. Place the back edge of your document against the measuring scale, and use the indicator lines to find the correct wire diameter.
- Adjust the diameter selector by first releasing the attachment screw. Then move the knob to the measurement that corresponds to your spine diameter and tighten the attachment screw to complete the adjustment.
- Use the depth margin adjustment knob to set the proper distance between the punched holes and the edge of the paper. Thicker documents will require a larger depth margin to make the pages easier to turn. Turn the knob so that the indicator corresponds with the diameter of the binding wire you are using.
- Disengage pins as necessary to tailor the punch pattern to your document. The Renz ECO E 2:1 wire binding machine has 26 disengageable pins, so it can be used to bind a wide variety of document sizes, including specialty paper and European sizes. To disengage a punching die, simply pull the corresponding pin straight out until it locks.
- Insert the wire binding spine into the wire clamp. Press down on the back edge of the wire clamp to open it, and place the end of the wire under the front edge. Lower the clamp to secure the wire in place vertically. Note: The small loops of the binding wire should be on top, facing the rear of the machine.
- Arrange your document so that the back cover is in front, with the front cover immediately behind it. The inside of the back cover should be facing outward, with the faces of the front and back cover together. This will keep the seam of the spine hidden inside of the book, resulting in a more professional finish.
- Jog the book using either a paper jogger or by tapping the sheets against a flat surface to align the edges. Set the book onto your work surface so that the covers are at the bottom of the stack.
- Adjust the side margin guide based on your document size.
- Begin punching your documents in sets of 15-20 pages. The Renz ECO E binding machine has a maximum punch capacity of 25 pages (based on regular 20 lb. paper; thicker papers and cover stock will reduce the capacity), but it is recommended that you punch only 15-20 pages at a time for optimum performance. After inserting your sheets into the punching throat and aligning them with the side margin, press the foot pedal to activate the electric punch.
- After the each set has been punched, insert it onto the binding wire that is held in place by the clamp. Repeat as necessary until all pages have been punched and inserted onto the wire.
- Press the back of the wire clamp to release the document, and carefully remove the book from the clamp so that the pages do not slide off of the wire.
- Place the wire into the wire closer so that the open side of the wire is placed directly against the back of the closer.
- Pull the binding lever forward until it stops, and then return it to its original position. Larger wires will require more pressure to close than smaller wires. Note: A properly closed wire will have the two ends of the spine meeting in the middle, with no large gaps or overlap. If there is a gap between the ends of the loops, move the diameter selector slightly to the left and pull the binding lever again. If the wire ends are overlapping, move the diameter selector slightly to the right before binding your next document.
- Remove the book from the wire closer, and turn the back cover over to finish the book.