GBC AdvancedPunch, Technical & Service Manual

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Fault Analysis Procedures
Advanced Punch Service Manual
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2.6 RAP Paper is Skewed Before It Gets to the Punch.
2.6.1 RAP Description
The system is frequently exhibiting paper jams near the entrance to the Punch Die
and/or the sheets are punched on a angle (skewed holes).
2.6.2 RAP Initial Actions
Run several sheets to confirm the symptom.
Disconnect the machine from power.
Unlock the AdvancedPunch module from the rest of the system.
2.6.3 RAP References
Repair and Adjustment Procedure 4.7
2.6.4 RAP Procedure
1. Inspect the Energy Drive Roller. One or both of the retaining springs are loose
or missing or the Energy Drive Idler Roller is not freely moving in the retainers.
Y- Reconnect or replace the retaining spring and ensure the idler roller is making
good contact with the drive rollers or reform the retainers to reduce interference
with the roller assembly.
N- Go to the next step.
2. Inspect the surface of the rollers. The rollers are slick and do not make good
contact with the drive rollers when you manually turn the front knob.
Y-Perform the cleaning procedure explained in section 4.7. If the roller surface
does not clean up properly, replace the Energy Roller Assembly.
N-Go to the Back Gage RAP.
2.7 Troubleshooting
The tables that follow are arranged in order of the normal operational sequence.