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Using the ring binder

Removing bound booklets from the ring binder tray

CAUTION


  • When removing bound booklets, keep your hands clear of the paper exit. You might trap your fingers if you do not.

1Slightly lift the bound booklet and remove it, taking care not to scratch the tray with the binding comb.

Ring binder tray illustration

Note

  • When removing bound booklets from the ring binder tray, be careful not to catch the rings on the machine.

Inserting pages into an existing ring bound booklet

CAUTION


  • When binding paper manually with the ring opener, take care not to trap or injure fingers.

You can use the ring stand and ring opener to insert new pages into the existing ring bound booklets. Use these devices when you need to insert covers, replace existing pages, or add new pages.

Ring stand and ring opener illustration

  1. Ring stand

  2. Ring opener

1Punch holes into the pages that you want to insert into the ring bound booklet.

2With the ring bound booklet closed, place the ring comb on the ring stand so that each of the rings is in a groove on the stand.

Ring stand illustration

3Insert the spine of the ring comb into the fixing lug of the ring stand. Gently press down on the ring comb to lock it into place.

Ring stand illustration

4Open the bound booklet to where you want to insert the new pages, and then place one of your hands on the ring stand.

Ring stand illustration

5Insert the sharp end of the ring opener into one end of the ring comb, and then push it all the way through the ring comb.

Ring opener illustration

The rings of the comb will open as you push the ring opener through them.

6Insert the new pages.

7Holding the sides of the ring opener, carefully press down the opened rings.

To close a 50-sheet type binding ring comb, use the side of the ring opener that has the smaller grooves.

To close a 100-sheet type binding ring comb, use the side of the ring opener that has the larger grooves.

Ring opener illustration

The rings of the comb will close as you press down with the ring opener.

8Remove the ring comb from the ring stand.

Note

  • When using the ring opener, take care to avoid injuring self or others and damaging nearby equipment.