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Sterling Digipunch®
Operator’s Training Manual
Issue 3 May 2016
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Table of Contents
1. Important Safety Notice!..................................................................................................................................3
2. Placing the Digipunch in the Proper Location...................................................................................................3
3. Preparing the Digipunch for Use ......................................................................................................................4
4. Turning on the Digipunch .................................................................................................................................4
5. Installing and Removing a Die ..........................................................................................................................5
6. Disengaging a Punch Pin in a Die ......................................................................................................................5
7. Changing Format and Die type on Touch Screen..............................................................................................6
a. Format..........................................................................................................................................................6
c. Custom Sizes.................................................................................................................................................6
d. Die Type........................................................................................................................................................7
8. Loading Paper...................................................................................................................................................7
a. In-feed Table Up / Down Buttons.................................................................................................................7
b. Exit Table Up / Down Buttons: .....................................................................................................................7
c. Rear Cover Exit Guide...................................................................................................................................8
9. Paper Separator for Cover Material .................................................................................................................8
10. Starting the Punching Process ..........................................................................................................................8
a. Number of Sheets.........................................................................................................................................8
b. Speed Select & Setup Speed.........................................................................................................................9
c. Sheet Counter...............................................................................................................................................9
11. Waste Removal ................................................................................................................................................9
12. Paper Jam.........................................................................................................................................................9
13. Paper Parameters...........................................................................................................................................10
14. Message Help Screens....................................................................................................................................11
15. Die & Machine Maintenance..........................................................................................................................12
a. Die lubrication: ...........................................................................................................................................12
b. Die sharpening:...........................................................................................................................................12
c. Machine maintenance................................................................................................................................12
16. Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................................................13
17. Machine Specifications...................................................................................................................................14

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This manual contains very important safety information and must be read!
Digipunch Operators Training Manual
Issue 3 May 2016
The Digipunch will greatly increase productivity by removing the manual punching process by automation. An in-
depth look at the set up procedures is necessary to achieve maximum results follows.
The paper specifications for punching are between 12” un-punched x 14” punched side (maximum) down to 5-
1/2” x 5-1/2” (4-1/4” is also possible on the un-punched side using our small format option). It will also punch
mixed stock including tabs and cover material. See paper specifications section for more information.
Tool Required: Two allen keys provided with machine.
1. Important Safety Notice!
Make sure you read this section very carefully! Learn to recognize this Safety Alert Symbol. The Digipunch
has been designed to provide a very high level of protection to an operator. Follow the guidelines below
while installing, operating and maintaining your machine.
Always replace fuses or circuit breakers with the correct amperage and type.
If the machine cycles erratically, call dealer immediately for service.
Never bypass Safety devices.
Turn power switch off before performing maintenance.
2. Placing the Digipunch in the Proper Location
Locate a clear work area 72” wide X 48” deep with a duplex outlet within 5 feet of the machine that
provides a 125vac / 15-amp service (230vac / 16-amp European) which is protected by the customer’s
circuit breaker box. The work area must be a solid and firm with a flat level surface.

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3. Preparing the Digipunch for Use
Some items may be packed inside waste drawer!
Remove the machine from the crate by rolling it off the platform provided with the machine. Align one side of
the platform on the pallet and the other end on the floor. Gently roll the machine off the pallet and onto the
inclined platform until the machine is resting on the floor. The machine can be rolled into position resting on its
wheels.
Remove the packing material located under the two upper feed belts
located under the top clear cover.
Install the pile guides by inserting the black handle through the hole and
into the nut located inside the channel. Do not over tighten! See figure 1.
Plug one end of power cord into machine socket located on the lower
cabinet next to the main On / Off isolator switch. The other end can be
plugged into a suitable wall outlet.
4. Turning on the Digipunch
Turn the main power switch to the ”On” position. This switch is located on the lower left side of machine facing
the operator’s display. The operator’s display will take about one minute to come up. You may hear and see the
pile guides moving to the last saved position. This is normal and will not happen if a guard is open, die not
installed or if the emergency switch is pressed down. See figure 2 & 3.
Figure 2
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5. Installing and Removing a Die
When the main screen comes up, you will see two menu choices. Enter the setup screen and press the "Die
Removal" button. After a few seconds a message will appear "Die Is Ready for Removal". Open the rear cover
and locate the die locking lever located on the machine frame closest to the operator. Pull the spring-loaded
lever away from the die while pulling on the black die handle. Reinstall a different die into the opening lining up
the die with the opening of the machine. Sometimes it may be necessary to raise or lower the upper channel of
the die so it slides in to the movable holder. There are two notches cut into the die for odd or even hole
patterns. Use the notch closest to the punch pins for an even amount of holes and the notch furthest away for
an odd amount of holes. (If the holes are not centered within the sheet, please refer to the troubleshooting
section of this manual). See figure 4, 5 & 6.
6. Disengaging a Punch Pin in a Die
It may be necessary to disengage two punch pins so the sheet edge, does not have a partial hole cut into each
side. For 3-1, 2-1 and Comb dies, there are pin pulls located directly in front of the pin to be disengaged. These
levers can be disengaged while the die is still in the machine. For all 4-1 pitch dies or any other die which does
not have a pin pull, remove the 5 screws from the top plate of the die using a 1/8” allen wrench provided with
the machine. Remove the appropriate punch pins and reassemble the die. It may be necessary to remove punch
pins from a die which do have disengagement levers for non-standard size sheets. Follow the same procedure
listed above. See figure 7 & 8.
Figure 4
Figure 5
Figure 6
Figure 7
Figure 8
Notches
Pin Pull

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7. Changing Format and Die type on Touch Screen
a. Format:There are several standard format sizes as well as one custom sizes to choose from located in
the "Format Screen". The "Format Screen" button is located on the "Setup Screen". Locate the number
next to the format you wish to punch. By pressing the black numbered box directly above the “Select
Paper” a keypad will appear. Enter the number into the keypad and press enter key. If you enter a
number outside of the range, the pop-up menu will remain until you escape or press a number in the
correct range. Then press the “Set” button and the guides will automatically move to the correct
position for the size chosen.
b. When choosing a standard size: (8-1/2" x 11" Landscape), means the guides will be set for punching on
the landscape side of the sheet (the long side). (8-1/2" x 11" Portrait) means the guides will be set for
punching on the portrait side of the sheet (the short side). See figure 9 & 10.
c. Custom Sizes:The custom size screen gives the operator the ability
to choose any format from 12” x 14” down to 5-1/2” x 5-1/2” in
small increments. There are 4 custom sizes which can be
programmed as well as 4 custom metric sizes. You also have the
ability to make small adjustments to standard sizes if the sheets are
cut a fraction over or undersize.
To access this screen press the “Setup” button then “Format
Change Screen” button. Then press “Custom Size” button and finally
the “Next” button. Select the area just to the right of the custom size #9 thru #12 and press the number
you need to change. A pop-up screen will appear to select a size. Select the size for the un-punched side
as well as the punched side. Press the enter key after each selection. You do need to enter the decimal
place when programming. If you enter a number outside of the range, the pop-up menu will remain
until you escape or press a number in the correct range. Press the “Set” button when finished. Both rear
and side guides will move to their new positions. See figure 11.
Figure 11
Figure 9
Figure 10

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d. Die Type:You can access these settings in the “Format Change”
screen. To change the die type selected in the touch screen, locate
the number of the die next to the description. (For example, 4-1
round = #4). By pressing the black box directly above “Select Die” a
keypad will appear. Enter the number into the keypad and press
the enter key. If you enter a number outside of the range, the pop-
up menu will remain until you escape or press a number in the
correct range. Then press the “Set” button and the guides will
automatically move to the correct position for the die type chosen.
The Comb die is the only die with adjustable back stops. There are three positions which correspond to
the three sizes preprogrammed into the die choices. Small, Medium & Large. See figure 12.
8. Loading Paper
Always make sure you choose the correct format before loading paper!
Lower the in-feed table by pressing the "Load Paper" button located on the
auto screen. Load the paper on the table between both lateral pile guides.
Make sure the pile is all the way up against the front panel located under
the paper separator. Loosen the rear pile guide assembly using the black
handle. Move vertical pile guides up against the pile leaving about 1/16"
between guides and pile. When punching tabs, loosen the two black round
knobs and move each vertical pile guide to the outside edge of the pile
next to the indent of the tab. If the paper pile contains heavy cover
material it may be necessary to use the paper separator option. (See
section 9 in this manual.) See figure 13.
a. In-feed Table Up / Down Buttons:You can also move the In-feed up or down manually. These buttons
are located in the “Setup Screen”. See figure 14.
b. Exit Table Up / Down Buttons: You can also move the Exit Table up or down manually. These buttons
are located in the “Setup Screen”. See figure 14.
Figure 12
Figure 13
Figure 14

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c. Rear Cover Exit Guide:The exit guide will need to be removed
for sheets longer than 9” or extended down for shorter sheets.
This guide helps direct the paper into the exit table. See figure 15.
9. Paper Separator for Cover Material
When punching heavy cover material, you may notice covers that are
marked or split because of the separating process or you may even have a paper jam associated with separating.
When this happens, it will be necessary to engage the cover separator.
Using a 5/32” allen key provided, loosen the adjustment setscrew located
just under the paper separator and move it to the right to engage the cover
separator mechanism. It is recommended that you return this feature to the
left when not encountering problems with cover material. See figure 16.
10. Starting the Punching Process
To start the punching process, go to the auto screen and press the "Start"
button. The in-feed table will move up until the top of the paper pile is
detected. The exit table will also move to its start position. Sometimes the
pile may stop some distance from the separator, this is normal. The punch
may cycle up to 15 times before taking the first lift of paper, only then will
the punching process begin. To stop the punching process, press the
"Punch / In-feed Stop" button. The paper in process will finish punching
and unload automatically. Only use the "Emergency Stop" switch to stop
the machine when an immediate stop is required. Paper joggers will
normally reset after the emergency stop is released. If not, please reset
joggers located in the "Format Change Screen". (If the machine stops cycling before the first lift of paper is
punched, refer to the troubleshooting section of this manual). See figure 17.
a. Number of Sheets: You can control the number of sheets to be punched for each lift from the “Auto”
screen. By pressing the black numbered box directly below “Enter the Number of Sheets to Feed” a
keypad will appear. Enter a number between 1-17 into the keypad and press enter. If you enter a
number outside of the range, the pop-up menu will remain until you escape or press a number in the
correct range. Normal punching is between 8 to 12 sheets. Lower numbers are used when punching only
cover material or acetate. Higher numbers are for 3 hole punching and Velobind. (Because acetate is
clear, the machine thinks there is no paper in the feed table and will shut down. Please refer to the
troubleshooting section of this manual for correct settings).
Figure 15
Figure 16
Figure 17

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b. Speed Select & Setup Speed:Setup speed is used when encountering registration problems or paper
jams. Go to the setup screen and press “Setup Speed On”. The machine will run at 75% of low speed.
The speed select Button located on the “Auto Screen” will toggle between low running speed, (60
strokes per minute or high speed which is 72). You can stop the punching process by pressing “Setup
Speed Off” button or turning the machine off from the auto screen. See figure 17.
c. Sheet Counter or Paper amount:The sheet counter is located on the “Auto Screen” and provides an
estimate of your production. If the job contains various thickness materials, as many do, it will not
reflect the actual number of sheets but provides a means of measuring production throughout a given
shift. You can also monitor how many inches of paper punched instead of sheets. This can be changed in
the operator’s “Help Screen”. This number can be reset by pressing the black reset button located to the
right of the number. See figure 17.
Unloading Paper: The exit table can be manually moved up or down using the two buttons located on the
“Setup Screen”.
11. Waste Removal
When the paper waste tray is full, a message will appear “Paper Waste
Tray Full” letting the operator know it is time to empty the tray. To remove
paper waste, locate the paper waste tray directly under the in-feed table.
Pull the drawer all the way out to discard paper waste. Make sure the tray
is pushed all the way in before starting the punching process! See figure
18.
12. Paper Jam
There are two paper jam sensors which are located at the die station as
well as the exit station.
Die Area: When a paper jam occurs inside the die area, the machine will
stop and display the following message: “Paper Jam, Die Area”. Go to the
setup screen and press the “Paper Jam Screen” button and then press the
“Clear Jam” button. Wait for the punch die to reverse the pins out of the
jammed paper. When the pins are clear of the paper the belts will
automatically bring the paper out of the die for easy removal. Open the
cover and remove the paper. (Sometimes the paper will show no signs of
damage and can be placed in the exit tray as long as the holes were
punched). Close the cover and wait for the machine to reset the paper joggers. Be careful not to bend the rear
jogger brackets when removing paper! See figure 19.
Figure 18
Figure 19

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Exit Area: If a jam occurs in the exit area, the machine will stop and display
the following message: “Paper Jam, Exit Table). Please make sure you have
the rear cover exit guide set correctly. See the loading paper section of this
manual for setup procedure. After this jam is cleared, another message will
be displayed that there is a jam in the die area. This is normal. You will
need to remove the lift of paper in the die area before proceeding. See
figure 20.
13. Paper Parameters
The following sizes can be punched on the Digipunch:
12” x 14” (14” is the punched side of the sheet)
5-1/2” x 5-1/2” (4-1/4 on the un-punched side is possible when using the small format option)
Tabs ½” (Tabs must have a ¼” minimum indent to allow for stacking at the in-feed table)
Covers 160lb Index max (Covers must be the same size of the body of the book)
Acetate (Acetate should be punch separately. Set the number of sheets on “3”. You will also
have to make a change in the maintenance screen, see troubleshooting)
When punching material with a curl, always place the open side of the curl down on the in-feed table. If there is
toner buildup on the paper where one side of the pile is higher than the other, you will have to load smaller
stacks. (If the machine stops cycling before the first lift of paper is punched, refer to the troubleshooting section
of this manual). Always stack warm paper on a flat surface while cooling!
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14. Message Help Screens
The below messages will be displayed in several screens alerting the operator of a certain condition. See figure
21.
“Machine Ready” (Machine is ready to punch paper)
“Please Wait” (Wait for joggers to move to their correct location)
“Emergency Stop Push Button”(Twist the red emergency stop knob to reset)
“Die Not Locked in correct Position”(Check die locking lever is engaged properly into die notch)
“Top Cover Open”(Close the top cover)
“Die Cover Open”(Close the die cover)
“Die Not Installed Properly”(Make sure die is in position)
“Paper Jam Die Area”(Go to setup screen and press the “Paper Jam Screen” Button)
“Paper Waste Tray Full”(Empty paper waste tray)
“Exit Table Full”(Remove paper)
“Paper Jam Exit Table (Clear jam, check to make sure exit guide are set properly)
“Press Help, Then Press Status”(Die may need to be lubricated or sharpened. Also, machine
may need maintenance)
“Inverter Fault” (Main motor drive has faulted, try restarting machine)
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15. Die & Machine Maintenance
Unplug the machine before going forward with maintenance!
The following items should be maintained every six months or when a
message is displayed on the status screen “Call Dealer for Service”, “Lubricate
Die” or “Sharpen Die” whichever comes first. Always clean the paper dust off
of the items to be lubricated before proceeding.
a. Die lubrication: A message will appear after 100,000 sheets on a
specific die to let you know it is time to maintain the die. Using
lightweight machine oil, lubricate the die by running oil on the white
felt strip located next to the row of punch pins. Press the clear message button located in the status
screen to clear this message. (Dies may have to be lubricated more often depending on the material
being punched).
b. Die sharpening: A message will appear after 5 million sheets on a specific die to let you know it is time
to sharpen the die. Please call your dealer for more information on how to have your die sharpened.
(Dies may have to be sharpened more often depending on material being punched)
c. Machine maintenance:
1. Lubricate the following items with white lithium grease or equivalent: Linear bearings, cams and cam
followers.
2. Lubricate the following items with lightweight machine oil: All three lead screws for format change
guides, pivot points and bronze bushings.
3. Open the electrical cabinet door and vacuum the paper dust in the electrical cabinet, the tops of the
electrical components, and inside the machine.
4. Clean off the paper dust from all of the sensors and reflectors.
5. Make note of total cycle count located in maintenance screen. It is useful to know your service intervals.
User; Password (call dealer for password)
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16. Troubleshooting
Problem
Cause
Solution
Machine stops after 15 cycles
without feeding paper. Feed table
and exit table move down.
1) Paper has toner buildup or curl
which causes sensor to stop pile
below the separator.
2) Number of sheets selected is
set low.
1) Go into maintenance screen
and change the default 15 to a
higher number IE. (25). Need
password & username.
2) Increase the amount of sheets
selected. (3-17)
Paper skews when fed into belts.
1) Toner buildup causes uneven
pile height which then drags on
leaf spring brackets.
1) Reduce the size of pile.
The side joggers are away from edge
of sheets or buckling the sheets.
1) Wrong size selected.
2) Paper is smaller or larger than
standard size selected.
1) Check size chosen in setup
screen.
2) Use custom size if sheet size is
not standard.
The rear joggers are away from
edge of sheets or buckling the
sheets.
1) Wrong size selected.
2) Paper is smaller or larger than
standard size selected.
1) Check size chosen in setup
screen.
2) Use custom size if sheet size is
not standard.
The operator panel says “Machine
Ready” but does not run when
pressing start.
(This can happen even though the
display says everything is ok)
1) Guard or cover switch may
need adjustment.
2) Die not pushed all the way into
machine.
3) Die interlock not engaged
1) Make sure there is full travel
with the guard & cover
interlocks.
2) Check die installation.
3) Make sure the die locking lever
is not sticking on side frame.
Machine stops punching in the
middle of a cycle. Display reads”
Paper Jam Die Area”.
1) Paper curled beyond
specification.
2) Too many sheets were fed into
die.
3) Jam actually caused in the exit
area and then fell away from
exit sensor.
4) Die locking lever not adjusted
properly.
1) Let paper cool before running.
Also stack your paper on a flat
surface while cooling.
2) Punch fewer sheets. Can be an
issue with the gripper.
3) If the paper falls slowly in exit
area, this will cause the
machine to stop with paper
under the die jam sensor.
4) During punching, there is a lot
of vibration which causes die
locking lever to trip safety.
Adjust switch.
Cover material is split or jams when
being fed.
1) Cover separator not engaged.
2) Cover separator sticking.
1) Engage cover separator located
on stainless steel caliper.
2) Make sure cover separator
pivots up and down freely.
Several sheets left behind on feed
table.
1) Sheets being pushed under pile
guide.
1) Make sure pile guides move
freely up and down.
After punching, paper jams when
exiting into exit tray.
1) Adjustable cover guide in wrong
position.
1) The adjustable paper guide
should be set above edge of
sheets so they fall freely onto
pile.
Paper interferes with side joggers
when feeding.
1) Lateral In-feed guides out of
adjustment.
1) Guides must be centered
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Holes not Centered in sheet.
1) Die adjustment block not
adjusted properly.
1) Loosen two allen screws on
adjustment block. Move block
until holes are centered.
Rear jogger is behind the paper ½”
or more.
1) Wrong size selected.
2) Rear jogger stays in clear jam
position.
3) Die removal button pressed but
die was not removed.
1) Check size chosen on setup
screen.
2) Go to clear jam screen and
repeat clear jam. Open cover
and then close to reset to
chosen size.
3) Open any cover and close to
reset jogger.
17. Machine Specifications
Electrical: 115 volt AC / 2 amp (230 volt AC / 1.5 amp)
Uncrated Weight: 510 lbs. / 231Kg
Floor Space: 47” x 30” x 48” / 119cm x 76cm x 122cm
Crate size: 63” x 51” x 59” / 160cm x 130cm x 159cm
Shipping Weight: 860 lbs. / 391Kg
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