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Automatic Punch
Setup Procedures

Quick Reference Guide
James Burn AlphaDoc Automatic Punch
Note: This Quick Resource Guide provides all co-workers with step-by-step procedures for use of all nationally
supported finishing equipment.
qSet Up Procedures
Note: Refer to the Control Panel Diagrams section on page two for button descriptions and locations.
Selecting Pre-Programmed Paper Size
1. From the Main Menu, use the arrow keys to scroll to the Paper Size section. Press the Enter key.
2. Use the arrow keys to scroll up and down until the desired paper size is displayed. Press F1 to select or F4
to return to the previous screen. Once the size has been selected, press the Start button to initialize. After
initialization process, the Ready Screen will be displayed. Press F1 twice to return to the Main Menu
Setting Custom Paper Size
1. From the Ready screen, press F2. Scroll down to CUSTOM:INCH and press Enter. Scroll to Custom 1,2,3
or 4. Press the right arrow key once to select the first paper dimension. To change size, press and hold the
NUM key and enter the first dimension (punched edge first). To enter a decimal, release the NUM key and
press the 0 key twice, quickly. When finished with the first dimension, press Enter. Press right arrow key to
select the second dimension. Follow the same procedure as the first dimension to enter size. When
finished, press Enter. Press F1 to return to the Main Menu.
2. To select a custom size, follow the procedure listed under Selecting Pre-Programmed Paper Size.
Setting Bite Thickness
1. From the Main Menu, move the cursor to the Bite Thickness section. Press the Enter key. Scroll through
the list to select the desired bite thickness. Press F1 to select or F4 to return to the previous menu. Once
the bite thickness has been selected, press the Start button to initialize. When initialization is complete, the
Ready Screen will be displayed. Press F1 twice to return to the Main Menu.
Setting Index or Normal (Index mode for tabs)
1. From the Main Menu, move the cursor to the Normal / Index section. Press the Enter key. Scroll from N
(normal) to I (index) using the up and down arrows. Press F1 to select or F4 to return to the previous
menu. Press the Start button to initialize. When initiation is complete, the Ready Screen will be displayed.
Press F1 twice to return to the Main Menu.
2. Note: If running tabs, choose paper size to accommodate the overall size of the tab sheet. Example: 11” x
9” for tabs to run with 8.5” x 11” paper.
Loading Paper
1. Ensure that the Ready Screen is displayed. If in Main Menu, press the Start button to initialize. When
initialization process is complete, the Ready Screen will be displayed.
2. Press the Feeder Down button on the operator panel to lower the feed table.
3. Lift the paper guide up. Load paper (thoroughly jog paper before loading). Lower the paper feed guide
when finished.
4. Set paper guides to loosely touch paper. (If paper does not reach the guides, press and hold the Start
button to raise the tray. Press Stop before the machine begins to feed the paper).
5. Place a few sheets of paper in the reception area and set the paper guides accordingly. The head guide
should be set ¼” from the paper.

qSet Up Procedures, Continued
Changing the Die
1. From the Ready Screen, press the Die Change button to bring the die into the down position.
2. Open the rear access door. Loosen and remove the bolts securing the die into place. Insert the new die
and secure into place with the same bolts that were removed from the last die.
3. Press the Start button to initialize.
qOperating Procedures
1. Press and hold the Start button. Machine will start cycling and
feeding paper.
2. Press the Stop button to stop feeding and check sets for proper
hole alignment.
3. To center set, use the registration knob (A) on the right side of
the machine to move the set in relation to the die.
4. Press and hold the Start button to resume feeding.
qControl Panel Diagrams
A
Ready_ _ : 297.0 X 210.0MM
11.69 X 8.27INCH
Ready Screen
JAMES BURN
8: USL 0.5 N
Main Menu
Paper
Size Bite Thickness Normal / Index
EnterArrow KeysNumber Key
F1 – F4
Start
Stop
Feeder Down
Die Change
Electrical Fault
Jam Indicator
Chip Bin Full
Cover Open

Quick Reference Guide
James Burn AlphaDoc, Continued
qMaintenance & Troubleshooting Procedures
Maintenance
Use the die oil that is shipped with each die to lubricate the felt pad. Locate the oil holes using the Operator
Manual under MAINTENANCE. This should be done ONCE A WEEK!
Clean outside covers with mild detergent. Do not use solvents or harsh chemicals.
Clean out chip chute and waste tub regularly.
Troubleshooting
Message displays ENCODER FAULT
Diagram A
•Machine may be jammed. Carefully clear the
jam. If die is in the down position, press the die up
button to lift the die. If the die does not move, slide
the cover on reception feeder to the right to
remove. Turn the feeder drum to manually cycle
the machine (see diagram A). The die will go up
and the jam can be cleared. Turn the power off,
then on again to reset the machine. Replace
cover over reception feeder and continue use.
Notch in lead edge of paper •The feeder guide is too tight. Loosen guide to just
slightly touch paper.
•Cardstock separator activated. Use Allen wrench
to loosen screw and move to OFF. Separator
screw is located beneath the paper pick.
Holes punched off edge •Die not held against locating pins when installed.
Loosen bolts and hold the die in place while
tightening the bolts.
•Check the head and foot stop fingers. The closest
one to operator may be up and restricting the
Lateral Guide movement.
•If running tabs, Lateral Guide solenoid placement
may be off.
Tabs nicked •Check placement of Lateral Guide solenoids.
Feed table will not raise during cycling •Ensure that nothing is blocking the sensor path
that runs from under the front cover to the
reflective circle on the feeder.
Jamming Paper •Check to ensure that the chip tub is empty and the
chute is clear.