Specifically designed for office-use, the Rhin-O-Tuff 3250CL coil binding machine is a streamlined, easy-to-use coil binder that is made with heavy-duty components. This user-friendly binding system has only two buttons – one that operates the electric punching mechanism and another that activates the coil inserting roller. Below are helpful tips for troubleshooting the most common problems experienced while using the Rhin-O-Tuff coil binder:
Problem:
- The machine will not punch holes through the inserted paper.
Possible Solutions:
- Check that the power cord is plugged into a wall outlet.
- Set the power switch to the “on” position. The power switch is located on the back of the machine, next to the fuse and the power cord.
- Ensure that the wall outlet has power by testing it with another piece of equipment. If the selected outlet is not functioning as expected, you’ll need to repair it and/or move the machine to another outlet.
Problem:
- The holes are punched through the edge of the sheets.
Possible Solutions:
- If debris has collected within the punching throat, it may prevent the document from being completely inserted. Clear any waste from the punch, then re-insert your document and press the punch button.
- When placing your sheets into the punch, make sure that they sit flush against the bottom of the throat before punching.
Problem:
- The holes are not centered on the sheet.
Possible Solution:
- After inserting your pages, slide them to the left so that they rest against the paper stop. This will center the pages withing the punching throat.
Problem:
- The punching mechanism will not punch completely through the inserted sheets.
Possible Solutions:
- It is possible that the machine has been overloaded. Remove a few sheets from the back of the stack, then press the punch button again to punch the remaining sheets.
- The 3250CL can punch a maximum of 25 sheets at a time (based on 20 lb. paper). If you are punching thick cardstock or plastic covers, you should punch no more than 2 sheets at a time.
Problem:
- The punching mechanism has stopped with the pins still in the paper and will not retract them.
Possible Solution:
- Turn the machine power switch to the “off” position and unplug the power cord from the wall. Remove the black cap that is located on the right side plate. Using a flat-head screwdriver, rotate the exposed shaft counter-clockwise to manually retract the punch pins from the paper. Continue until all of the pins are completely retracted, then replace the black cap and remove the sheets from the machine.
Problem:
- The spiral binding coil will not spin into the book when pressed against the electric coil inserter.
Possible Solutions:
- Jog the book by tapping it against a table or other flat surface to ensure that the holes are all evenly aligned.
- Use the book former (the channel located immediately in front of the coil inserter) to align the pages of the book along a slight curve. This will make inserting the coil easier, especially when binding thick books.
Problem:
- The coil crimping pliers will not crimp the coil after binding.
Possible Solution:
- Before crimping, ensure that the red dot is facing up when the pliers are held in the palm of your hand. The book should be held horizontally with the side to be crimped to the right. Turn the pliers horizontally and insert them into the coil. Hold the coil firmly between your thumb and forefinger, then squeeze the handle until the coil is crimped and cut.