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Multi Function Professional Puncher – A1
8. DIE SET USER MANUAL
The die sets for the Professional Puncher are intended to work with
multiple paper sizes and sheet feed directions. In order to
accommodate different sheet sizes this die set must be configured to
the correct number of punching pins and the die stop must be set to
the proper position. The die label contains information on the common
paper punching sizes, for the uncommon sizes please refer to
Table 8.1.
Glossary
LEF- Long Edge Feed- Indicates that the paper is being fed through
the machine so that the longer side of the sheet will be punched.
SEF- Short Edge Feed- Indicates that the paper is being fed through
the machine so that the shorter side of the sheet will be punched.
Statement Paper- 8.5" X 5.5"
Legal Paper- 8.5" X 14"
Ledger Paper- 11" X 17"
Pin Numbering
Die punching pins are numbered sequentially starting from the handle
end. Figure 8.1 shows a 47 hole coil die as an example. All square and
round hole die sets follow the same pin numbering format.
Figure 8.1 Coil Die Set Pin Numbering
Figure 8.2 Pressure Bar Removal
To remove punch pins from the Professional Puncher first turn the two
Quarter Turn Fasteners CCW direction to release the pressure bar.
Remove the pressure bar and set aside.
Figure 8.3 Pressure Bar
Figure 8.4 Pin Removal
Note: Lubricating oil may be present on the die pins, wear gloves if
needed.
Lift up and remove the desired pins according to Table 8.1. Store pins
in the pin storage tray inside front door of machine making sure pins
cannot be dropped, damaged or lost while removed.
Figure 8.5 Replace Pressure Bar
Replace the pressure bar by lining up dowel pin holes with exposed
dowel pins. Hold pressure bar so that it is seats completely over dowel
pins and then rotate Quarter Turn Fasteners clockwise until a click is
felt to lock pressure bar in position. The pressure bar can be locked
only if the orientation is correct, it cannot be locked in any other
orientation .
Important!
Before reinserting, clean the punch pin to remove any dust or foreign
substances.
Make sure pressure bar is attached and both Quarter Turn Fasteners
are in the locked position prior to inserting the die set into the machine
or serious damage can occur to both the machine and die set.
Dowel Pin Holes
Pin #1
Pin #47
Quarter Turn
Fastener
Pin Removal
Coil
Rnd
Wire
2:1
Rnd
Wire
3:1
Rnd
3 Hole
8mm
3/5/7
Hole
8mm
2/4
Hole
8mm
2/4
Hole
6.5mm
2/4
Hole
SCAN
VeloBind
11 Hole
LTR
VeloBind
12 Hole
A4
CombBind
Wire
2:1
Sq
Wire
3:1
Sq
US Paper Sizes Pin Numbers to Remove Based On Paper Size or Orientation
Canon Part Number
LTR LEF 2, 47 1, 23 1, 34 NONE 3H/5H/7H N/A N/A N/A NONE N/A 1, 21 1, 23 1,34
LTR SEF 7, 42 NONE 5, 31 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A NONE NONE 5,31
STATEMENT LEF 7, 42 NONE 5, 31 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A NONE NONE 5,31
LEGAL SEF 7, 42 NONE 5, 31 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A NONE NONE 5,31
LEDGER SEF 2, 47 1, 23 1, 34 NONE 3H/5H/7H N/A N/A N/A NONE N/A 1, 21 1, 23 1, 34
9" x 12" LEF 1, 2, 47 1, 23 1, 34 NONE 3H/5H/7H N/A N/A N/A NONE N/A 1, 21 1, 23 1, 34
9" x 12" SEF 6, 7, 42, 43 3, 21 5, 31 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 3, 19 3, 21 5, 31
12" x 18" SEF 1, 2, 47 1, 23 1, 34 NONE 3H/5H/7H N/A N/A N/A NONE N/A 1, 21 1, 23 1, 34
Coil
Rnd
Wire
2:1
Rnd
Wire
3:1
Rnd
3 Hole
8mm
3/5/7
Hole
8mm
2/4
Hole
8mm
2/4
Hole
6.5mm
2/4
Hole
SCAN
VeloBind
11 Hole
LTR
VeloBind
12 Hole
A4
CombBind
Wire
2:1
Sq
Wire
3:1
Sq
ISO Paper Sizes Pin Numbers to Remove Based On Paper Size or Orientation
Canon Part Number
A4 LEF NONE NONE NONE N/A N/A 2H/4H 2H/4H NONE N/A NONE NONE NONE NONE
A4 SEF 7, 41 4, 21 5, 30 N/A N/A 2H 2H NONE N/A N/A 4, 19 4, 21 5, 30
A5 LEF 7, 41 4, 21 5, 30 N/A N/A 2H 2H NONE N/A N/A 4,19 4, 21 5, 30
A3 SEF NONE NONE NONE N/A N/A 2H/4H 2H/4H NONE N/A NONE NONE NONE NONE
SRA4 LEF NONE NONE NONE N/A N/A 2H/4H 2H/4H NONE N/A NONE NONE NONE NONE
SRA4 SEF 6, 7, 42, 41 4, 21 4, 5, 30, 31 N/A N/A N/A N/A NONE N/A N/A 4, 19 4, 21 4, 5, 30, 31
SRA3 SEF NONE NONE NONE N/A N/A 2H/4H 2H/4H NONE N/A NONE NONE NONE NONE
*For CombBind 20H Configuration Pull Pin Number 1
Table 8.1 Pin Removal Guide
The above chart shows the information on which pins need to be removed to correctly punch each sheet size and configuration that the Professional
Puncher can accept. For standard offering dies not found in the chart no pin adjustment is necessary.