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Die Sets
SmartPunch Die Sets have an average expected life of approximately 500,000 sheets of paper. This
life may vary depending on variables such as following the lubrication schedule described above, the
type of paper being punched, the cover stocks being punched and the typical length of the average
job.
life may vary depending on variables such as following the lubrication schedule described above, the
type of paper being punched, the cover stocks being punched and the typical length of the average
job.
3.3 GBC SERIAL NUMBER, DATE CODE EXPLANATION
The first two characters of the serial number tagged on GBC SmartPunch as well as the GBC Die
Sets indicate the month and year of manufacture. The first letter indicates the year and the second
letter indicates the month.
Sets indicate the month and year of manufacture. The first letter indicates the year and the second
letter indicates the month.
First Letter
(Year)
Second Letter
(Month)
Built
P
J
October 2003
P
K
November 2003
P
L
December 2003
Q
A
January 2004
Q
B
February 2004
Q
C
March 2004
Q
D
April 2004
Q
E
May 2004
Q
F
June 2004
Q
G
July 2004
Q
H
August 2004
Q
I
September 2004
Q
J
October 2004
Q
K
November 2004
Q
L
December 2004
R
2005
S
2006
T
2007
U
2008
V
2009
W
2010
Example: A serial number of PJ012345 on a Die Set would indicate that it was manufactured in
October of 2003. A serial number of TG00765 on a SmartPunch would indicate that it was
manufactured in July of 2007.
October of 2003. A serial number of TG00765 on a SmartPunch would indicate that it was
manufactured in July of 2007.
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3.4 DIE SET MAINTENANCE
Die sets have a minimum life expectancy of 500,000 cycles depending on application, environmental
factors and maintenance. Periodic lubrication of the punch pins can extend the life significantly. GBC
recommends use of a high quality machine oil (3 in One Oil or better – do not use spray oils) every
50,000-punch cycles. The customer/operator should perform this maintenance between Technician
inspects (below).
factors and maintenance. Periodic lubrication of the punch pins can extend the life significantly. GBC
recommends use of a high quality machine oil (3 in One Oil or better – do not use spray oils) every
50,000-punch cycles. The customer/operator should perform this maintenance between Technician
inspects (below).
LU
BR
IC
AT
E
PI
NS
LUBRICATE PIN
3.5 PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
The following preventative maintenance should be performed during the regular printer inspection
intervals (350K & 600K etcetera).
intervals (350K & 600K etcetera).
• Check web site for any bulletins; bring SmartPunch up-to-date as required.
• Disconnect the main cord set and retain it in your control for your safety.
• Remove the rear cover.
• Perform a visual inspection; clean, adjust and replace components as required.
• Vacuum Paper Chad out of Back Gage Mechanism and Die Guide as well as base.
• Optical Sensors; Remove dust and particles from the lens using a soft cloth.
• Inspect Timing Belts for wearing or fraying.
• Inspect any Latching Mechanisms, clear any jams paper debris.
• Inspect and clean Rollers.
• Inspect Left / Right Punch alignment by running paper with each die set, check for even hole
• Disconnect the main cord set and retain it in your control for your safety.
• Remove the rear cover.
• Perform a visual inspection; clean, adjust and replace components as required.
• Vacuum Paper Chad out of Back Gage Mechanism and Die Guide as well as base.
• Optical Sensors; Remove dust and particles from the lens using a soft cloth.
• Inspect Timing Belts for wearing or fraying.
• Inspect any Latching Mechanisms, clear any jams paper debris.
• Inspect and clean Rollers.
• Inspect Left / Right Punch alignment by running paper with each die set, check for even hole
alignment by folding the paper in half. If adjustment is required, ensure that the Die Latch is
properly adjusted.
properly adjusted.
• Inspect the Door closing latch for proper alignment, if bent, instructs the operator to avoid closing
the door with paper path latches out of place.
• Lubrication of the Die Set Pins (see note above)
• Cams (when punch is pulled), lubricate with high quality grease
• Inspect the Idler Rollers, clean if necessary.
• Inspect the Drive Rollers, clean if necessary.
• Inspect the Paper Path Panels, clean if necessary.
• Inspect each Die Set for wear. Run at least 100 sheets of paper. Look for signs of excess paper
• Cams (when punch is pulled), lubricate with high quality grease
• Inspect the Idler Rollers, clean if necessary.
• Inspect the Drive Rollers, clean if necessary.
• Inspect the Paper Path Panels, clean if necessary.
• Inspect each Die Set for wear. Run at least 100 sheets of paper. Look for signs of excess paper
jamming. Inspect the hole quality. Hanging chad or ragged holes can lead to paper jams. If the hole
is cut sharp enough that there is no hanging chad and the paper passes through the system
without catching and jamming, the die set still has life.
is cut sharp enough that there is no hanging chad and the paper passes through the system
without catching and jamming, the die set still has life.
As with any electro-mechanical device, isolated component failures may occur. GBC does not
recommend preventative replacement of components until the printer has reached the two million-
impression milestone
recommend preventative replacement of components until the printer has reached the two million-
impression milestone
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REPLACE THE FOLLOWING COMPONENTS EVERY 2 MILLION IMPRESSIONS
P/N
Description
Qty Per
Unit
7706575
Aligner Idler Roller Assembly
4
REPLACE THE FOLLOWING COMPONENTS EVERY 4 MILLION IMPRESSIONS
P/N
Description
Qty Per
Unit
7706327
Bypass Kit
1
7706350
Roller Energy Drive
1
7706570
Belt, Aligner (Green Belts)
2
7706861
Solenoid, Back Gage
1
7706575
Aligner Idler Roller Assembly
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3.6 SMARTPUNCH FAQ’S
The GBC SmartPunch will perform best when used for applications that it was designed to perform.
To ensure complete satisfaction, operate the SmartPunch within the following design parameters.
To ensure complete satisfaction, operate the SmartPunch within the following design parameters.
Specifications:
Printers Supported:
AFICIO-
2105, 2090, MT-C3, VC-1, BC-3
GESTETNER- GBC SMARTPUNCH for 6002/7502/DSm660/675
/660sp/675sp/651/651sp/9002/10512
LANIER-
GBC SMARTPUNCH for LD060/075/160/175
/160 SP/175 SP/151/151 SP/LD090/LD0105
SHARP-
GBC SMARTPUNCH for AFICIO 1060/1075/2060
/2075/2060 SP/2075 SP/ 2051/2051 SP/2090/2105
SAVIN-
GBC SMARTPUNCH for 2560/2575/4060/4075
/4060 SP/4075 SP/4051/4051 SP/4090/40105
Finisher Supported:
SR840 & SR841 Finisher Only and Color Finisher Victoria - E
Sheet Sizes Supported:
Punching:
8.5” x 11” (11” edge only) North America
8.27” x 11.69” (11.69” edge only) Europe, Australia
Bypass Mode (not punching):
5.5” x 8.5” up to 13” x 19” Supports all stocks and weights
that the printer supports (in bypass mode).
Paper Weights Supported:
Punching:
75 gsm (20lb Bond) to 216 gsm (80lb Cover)
Bypass Mode (not punching):
52 gsm (16lb Bond) to 216 gsm (80lb Cover)
Physical Dimensions:
12“ width x 38.5” height x 28.5“ depth
Physical Weight:
SmartPunch System: 154 lbs.
Shipping Weight: 235 lbs.
Power Consumption:
USA/Canada
Punch:
115 V, 60 Hz
3.0 A, 340 W, 1160 BTU/Hr
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3.7 SETTING THE RIGHT EXPECTATIONS
Product Positioning:
SmartPunch provides a flexible, cost effective punching solution for light to medium level production
oriented customers.
oriented customers.
• Designed for customers that have the need to punch their documents at a maximum of 60-70% of
their overall workflow.
• Recommended punching limit to 200k sheets per month. (600k sheets in bypass mode)
• Die Sets will decrease in performance over time based on the types of stocks and weights that are
being punched.
• GBC guarantees a minimum of 500k punches per die set. However, if paper stock punched is
typically 20lb bond, then up to 2 million punches can be achieved.
• Should be regarded as a long-term supply item.
Interposer:
Improved communication has now been developed to allow for use with the interposer when the
SmartPunch is in-line.
SmartPunch is in-line.
SR841 Finisher Stack Capacity
:
The Finisher has a stack capacity of 3000 sheets.
• Some Die Set patterns can create larger stacked output.
• GBC recommends offloading stacker output at around 2000 sheets.
• GBC recommends offloading stacker output at around 2000 sheets.
8.5” x 11” (LEF) Only
:
SmartPunch is designed to punch this size only (LEF) no exceptions. Attempting to punch a sheet
size other than 8.5” x 11” (LEF) will cause a jam.
size other than 8.5” x 11” (LEF) will cause a jam.
• SmartPunch cannot punch tabs. Tabs will have to be run, punched and inserted offline.
• Use a colored sheet insert (instead of the tab) in the job workflow for easier tab insertion after the
• Use a colored sheet insert (instead of the tab) in the job workflow for easier tab insertion after the
job has been run.
Running Jobs:
SmartPunch is currently activated manually by the touch of a button.
• Cannot be activated from the Printer Touch Panel Display.
• It cannot be activated from the driver at your PC.
• For the Aficio 1060, 1075, 2051, 2060 & 2075, MT-C3, VC-1, BC-3 the document will need to be
• It cannot be activated from the driver at your PC.
• For the Aficio 1060, 1075, 2051, 2060 & 2075, MT-C3, VC-1, BC-3 the document will need to be
rotated 180 degrees to allow for punching on the correct side of the document.
• Jobs sent to the SmartPunch from the desktop currently have 4 minutes to begin printing from
manual punch activation.
• Complex jobs may need to be sent to the Document Server first and then punched.
Die Sets:
The GBC SmartPunch is capable of punching a variety of hole-punch patterns by simply changing the
Die Set. Die sets can be changed in seconds without tools. The Die Sets currently available are listed
below.
Die Set. Die sets can be changed in seconds without tools. The Die Sets currently available are listed
below.
North America
Europe / Australia
3 hole
4 hole
VeloBind 11 hole
VeloBind 12 hole
WireBind (2 Types)
- 21 hole WireBind
- 32 hole WireBind
- 32 hole WireBind
WireBind (2 Types)
- 23 hole WireBind
- 34 hole WireBind
- 34 hole WireBind
ColorCoil 44 hole
ColorCoil 47 hole
ProClick 32 Hole
ProClick 34 Hole
Plastic Comb 19 Hole
Plastic Comb 20 Hole & 21 Hole
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