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SCORING MACHINE S C O R I N G M A C H I N E U S E R ’S M A N U A L
CONTENTS I INTRODUCTION …………….………………………...2 II FIRST TIME SETUP.……………………………………...3 A. What’s in the Box .....…….………….….…….……..3 B. Setting Up ………………....………………………..3 A. Changing Die Holders ....….………….….………….3 III COMFORT & SAFETY…….……………………………4 IV HOW TO MAKE SCORES .……………………………5 A. Simple Scoring .….…………………………………5 B. Wraparound Cover Scoring ....……….….………….5 V PERFECTBACK™COVER BINDING STYLES…………..6 A. Perfectback™LF (lay flat) strips ……………………6 B. Perfectback™PS (pressure sensitive) strips .……….
I INTRODUCTION Meet your fabulous new Scorer! This machine enables you to precisely add scores to most cover materials. These crisp and straight scores provide folding lines or cosmetic creases on your covers or card stock. Now you can make professional-looking bound books with pre-printed wraparound soft covers on your own desktop. Heat-sensitive materials and inks as well as toner-based digital printing may be used for your covers.
II FIRST TIME SETUP A. What’s Included Inside the Box Scoring Machine with Die Holder Accessory Pack, which contains: Starter kit of: 5 narrow Perfectback™ LF™(layflat) strips 3 preprinted wraparound covers 1 Demonstration Cover 2 extra die holder pins User’s manual If any of the preceding items are damaged or missing, contact your dealer immediately. B. Setting Up Place the machine on a flat, stable work surface. Cut the two shipping bands.
III COMFORT & SAFETY In recent years, medical attention on occupational injuries has identified common, seemingly harmless activities as potential causes of a wide range of problems collectively known as Repetitive Stress Injuries or Cumulative Trauma Disorders. It is now recognized that any repetitive motion may contribute to these health problems. Depending on how it is used, the prolonged or repetitive use of almost any machine might have a potential for discomfort or injury.
III HOW TO MAKE SCORES Generally, common paper card and cover stocks of approximately 20 points (.020 inches or .50 mm thick) can be nicely scored. For materials thicker than this, or of unusual or unknown composition, then their ability to be scored may be uncertain. Don’t attempt to score materials over 23 points thick, as this could damage the machine if excess force is used. It is usually a good idea to try a practice score to see if the final score bends and looks satisfactory.
IV PERFECTBACK™ COVER BINDING STYLES Powis Parker offers three ways to bind books with great-looking wraparound covers. With our Fastback® binding system, you may use our Perfectback™ LF, PS, or TA strips. All are specially designed to be used with your Scorer. You can have a spine that is either fully bound to the edge of your book block or one that floats freely away from it when your book is opened.
VI USING PERFECTBACK™ (lay flat) STRIPS LF Perfectback™LF strips produce a cover spine that hinges freely from the bound spine of your book block. Thus, the spine portion will lay flat when the book is opened. LF strips do not require heat for the final binding step, so you have the greatest freedom to choose your cover material or printing method. These strips are easily identified by the two thin bands of release paper, one on each side of the back of the strip.
VI USING PERFECTBACK™ STRIPS (continued) LF Assembling your Document FIGURE FIGURE FIGURE FIGURE FIGURE 1. With your cover and the Centering Guide in their last positions, slide your cover over so its right edge (A) stops against step 3 (figure 13). Push the lever to the right to hold down your cover. 2. Peel off the thin release paper from the front of your bound book block (figure 14). 3. Fold your cover up to the left so it rests against the side of the Die Holder (figure 15).
VI USING PERFECTBACK™ STRIPS (continued) B. LF SINGLE DIE HOLDER USE Scoring Your Cover FIGURE FIGURE FIGURE FIGURE 20 21 Using the Single Die Holder requires one scoring action for each score you want to make. 1. Set your Fastback®binder to PERFECTBACK mode. Bind your pages only with a Perfectback™LF strip. 2. After it has cooled, place your bound book block between the Book Thickness Rings (Figure 20). Push the two rings together (A) and tighten the Book Thickness Lock knob (B).
VI USING PERFECTBACK™ STRIPS (continued) LF Assembling your Document (continued) FIGURE FIGURE FIGURE FIGURE FIGURE 1. Your cover should still be under the transparent bar. With the Centering Guide in its last position, slide your cover over so its right edge bends down slightly, and stops against the partial step at the flat yellow triangle (figure 27). Push the lever to the right to hold down your cover. 2. On the front of your bound book block, peel off the thin release paper (figure 28). 3.
VI USING PERFECTBACK™ STRIPS (continued) C. LF HANDHELD DOCUMENT ASSEMBLY This is an alternate method of assembling your books using LF or PS strips. It does not require the Scorer for final assembly. This is the recommended method for low production or occasional use — it is a simple way to get great results. FIGURE FIGURE FIGURE FIGURE FIGURE FIGURE 34 1. Pre-fold your cover at the two scores that represent your spine edges (figure 34).
VII USING PERFECTBACK™ PS (pressure sensitive) STRIPS Perfectback™PS strips produce a wraparound cover that bonds fully all around the spine of your book block. These strips use a pressure sensitive adhesive which doesn’t require heat for the final binding step. This gives you the greatest freedom in selecting your cover material or printing method. These strips can be identified by the single thin band of release paper along one side on the back of the strip.
VI USING PERFECTBACK™ STRIPS (continued) PS Assembling your Document FIGURE FIGURE FIGURE FIGURE FIGURE FIGURE 45 1. With your cover and the Centering Guide in their last positions, slide your cover over so its right edge stops against step 3 (figure 45). Push the lever to the right to hold down your cover. 2. Peel off the thin release paper (figure 46) from the front of your bound book block, 3. Fold your cover up to the left so it rests against the side of the Die Holder (figure 47).
VI USING PERFECTBACK™ STRIPS (continued) B. PS SINGLE DIE HOLDER USE Scoring Your Cover Using the Single Die Holder requires one scoring action for each score you want to make. FIGURE FIGURE FIGURE FIGURE 53 54 1. Set your Fastback®binder to PERFECTBACK mode. Bind your pages only with a Perfectback™ PS strip. 2. After it has cooled, place your bound book block between the Book Thickness Rings (Figure 53). Push the two rings together (A) and tighten the Book Thickness Locking Knob (B).
VI USING PERFECTBACK™ STRIPS (continued) PS Assembling your Document FIGURE FIGURE FIGURE FIGURE FIGURE FIGURE 60 61 1. With your cover and the Centering Guide in their last positions, slide your cover over so its right edge stops against step 3 (figure 60). Push the lever to the right to hold down your cover. 2. Peel off the thin release paper (figure 61) from the front of your bound book block, 3. Fold your cover up to the left so it rests against the side of the Die Holder (figure 62).
V NOTE: Figures 68 through 72 are the same instructions as printed on the Scorer. USING PERFECTBACK™ TA (temperature activated) Perfectback™TA strips bind your document without a gap between your cover spine and book block spine. Since the final binding is done at an elevated temperature in a Powis Parker Fastback®binder, you must use cover materials and printing methods that are not heat sensitive.
V USING PERFECTBACK™ STRIPS (continued) TA Assembling your Document (continued) FIGURE 73 FIGURE 74 FIGURE 75 1. Your cover has a total of four scores in the spine region. Fold your cover at the two middle scores (figure 73). These are the scores that are the same distance apart as the thickness of your book block. 2. Peel off the release liner from the back of your cooled book block (figure 74). Then, insert the book block into your cover (figure 75).
V USING PERFECTBACK™ STRIPS (continued) TA Scoring Your Cover (continued) 5. FIGURE 79 Bring the lever upright to unclamp your cover. Lean over the top of the Centering Guide to see the yellow arrows on the back side of the Book Thickness Rings. Slide your cover over so its right edge lines up with the point of the right arrow (Figure 79). Push the Lever to the left to score — you have just made your rear spine edge score.
VII PROPER ALIGNMENT OF SCORES TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS A Demonstration Cover in your Accessory Pack summarizes how to prepare and assemble a book. It may take a couple of practice tries the first time you try to make a perfect book. Different cover materials, thicknesses and finishes give different results. We suggest you print up some extra covers (in black and white, if you wish) to perfect your technique, before you use your final printed cover.
VII TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS Care of the clear Die Holder The clear Die Holder is precision machined and has polished external surfaces. It may be cleaned with a solution of mild soap or detergent and lukewarm water. Use a clean, soft cloth, applying only light pressure. Dry by blotting with a damp, soft cloth or chamois. Grease or oil may be removed with a good grade of hexane, aliphatic naphtha, or kerosene.
MISCELLANY POWIS PARKER PART NUMBERS FOR REORDERING PARTS: L3438 USER’S MANUAL K-405-3437 SINGLE DIE HOLDER w/ DIE K-405-2845 DOUBLE DIE HOLDER w/ DIES K-115-3295 DIE HOLDER PIN K-426-3292 LEVER WITH BALL The Scorer does not contain any user serviceable parts. Call your local Powis Parker dealer for repair or service. Information for Your Reference: Serial Number: Purchase Date: Dealer Name: Dealer Phone: Powis Parker, Incorporated 775 Heinz Avenue Berkeley, CA 94710 U.S.
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