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FASTBACK 9 USER’S MANUAL, 203860 Rev . A
BINDING HARD COVER BOOKS
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10 . Measure the bound book block with the Book Width
Gauge on the lower right side of the Hardcover Guide to
determine the proper Fastback Hardcover width (figure
48) .
11 . Place an empty Fastback Hardcover, adhesive side up, in
the Hardcover Guide and clamp in place . The top and right
edges of the cover should be under the translucent green
stops . If the book width is C or greater, you may use the
green plastic inserts to ensure that the book block does
not shift during binding . Remove the narrow release paper
from the right panel of the Fastback Hardcover, exposing
a small portion of the super-strong binding adhesive that
coats the interior hard covers. (figure 49).
12 . Set your bound book block into place against the Guide’s
translucent green stops and press down to fasten the book
block to the narrow adhesive area (figure 50). Your book
block is now evenly positioned within the cover .
13 . Carefully lift the right side of the book block and remove
the large release paper from the right panel of the
Fastback Hardcover (figure 51). Lower the book block
onto the panel and press it against the panel to secure it .
14. Remove the remaining release papers, (figure 52), and
bring the left panel of the Fastback Hardcover over onto
the book block with the top and right edges of the cover
abutting the purple stops (figure 52). Remove the book
from Guide and rub the endleaves to ensure that they are
securely fastened .
HINT:
If you wish, you can also add headbands (small cloth
strips and the top and bottom edges of the book’s spine) for a
more professional finished appearance (Note: Headbands must
be attached before the Fastback Hardcover is attached . Foilfast
Title Sheets are available on the Comp and Suede covers only .
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