GBC ProCut 20P, 17P Installation And Operation Manual

ProCut Paper Cutter

Model 20P

INSTALLATION &

OPERATION MANUAL

Document Number: 1729247 Rev. A

Do not duplicate without written permission from ACCO Brands.

Store this instruction manual in a safe place for future reference.

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to this publication and to the products described in

it without notice. All specications and information

concerning products are subject to change without

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or others. ACCO Brands assumes no liability arising

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parties.

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All rights reserved.

© 2015 ACCO Bran ds. All rights res erved. ACCO® is a registered tradem ark of

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1729247 Rev. A 2015/03

ACCO Brands Canada Inc.
7381 Bramalea Road
Mississauga ON L5S1C4

800.263.1063
www.gbccanada.com

ACCO Mexicana
Neptuno 43, Fraccionamien­to Nueva Industrial Vallejo
México 07 700 D.F.
Delagación Gustavo A.
Madero
(55) 1500 5778
www.accomexico.mx

ACCO Brands
4 Corporate Drive
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
In USA call 800.772.9281
www.gbcconnect.com

IntroductIon

The equipment is designed to provide you with improved
productivity, versatility, and quality.

Note: Depending on the model and its version, the
photos in this manual may not look like your machine.

However, the components and functions are the same.

Features

• Intuitive user LCD display

• Programmable for up to 80 programs with up to
99 steps

• Electric blade, clamp and back gauge

BeneFIts

• LED optical cut line ensures accuracy

• Reset button recalibrates machine for accuracy

• Full programmability increases speed of cutting

saFety

• Two handed cut and clamp activation buttons

• Mechanical safety latch and light curtain safety
shield

• Push-out feature moves media forward after the
cut is complete

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Introduction ................................................................ i

Features ................................................................ i

Benets ................................................................. i

Safety .................................................................... i

1. Safety

Cautions ................................................................ 1-2

General .................................................................. 1-2

Electrical ................................................................ 1-2

GBC Technical Service ......................................... 1-2

2. Warranty

Limited One Year Parts, 90 Days Labor Warranty;

USA, Mexico, and Canada .................................... 2-1

3. Specications

FCC Class A Notice .............................................. 3-2

Canada Class A Notice - Avis Canada, Classe A . 3-2

Modications ......................................................... 3-2

4. Installation

GBC Technical Service ......................................... 4-1

Prior to Installation ................................................. 4-1

Installation ............................................................. 4-1

Location ............................................................ 4-2

5. Feature Guide

Infrared Safety Walls ............................................. 5-1

Jogging Aid ............................................................ 5-1

Back Gauge ........................................................... 5-1

The Clamp & Cutting Blade ................................... 5-1

Cut Stick ................................................................ 5-1

Control Panel ......................................................... 5-2

A. LCD Display .................................................. 5-2

B. Keypad .......................................................... 5-2

C. Operation Buttons ........................................5-3

E. Blade Adjustment.......................................... 5-3

6. Operation

Powering Up the Machine ..................................... 6-1

Operating the Machine .......................................... 6-1

Manual Operation ............................................. 6-1

Programming the Machine .................................... 6-1

Entering a Program ........................................... 6-1

7. Operator Maintenance

Caring for the ProCut 20P ......................................7-1

Cleaning The Paper Cutter ................................7-1

Cut Stick Rotation and Replacement .................7-1

Blade Replacement ............................................7-1

8. Function Values

Changing Function Values .................................... 8-2

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Your safety, as well as the safety of others, is
important. Before you install or use the machine,
read and follow all the safety notices carefully in

this chapter. In this instruction manual, and on the

machine, you will nd important safety notices
related to the use of the product. Observe all the
safety information provided.

Read all of the instructions and save these
instructions for further use. Also make sure you have
been fully trained before operating.

The safety alert symbol precedes each

safety notice in this manual. The symbol indicates a
potential personal safety hazard to you or others.

This safety alert symbol indicates a potential

electrical shock. It warns you not to open the

machine and expose yourself to hazardous voltage.

The following warnings are found on the equipment.

WarnInGs

• Do not attempt to service or repair the

machine.

• Do not open the machine. There are no

serviceable parts inside. Refer service to
qualified service personnel.

• Do not attempt to modify this equipment.

• Do not connect to an electrical supply or

attempt to operate until you have completely
read these instructions. Maintain these

instructions in a convenient location for future
reference.

• Entrapment hazard. Do not operate when

alone. More than one person is required to be
in the area when operating the machine.

• To guard against injury, the general safety

precautions must be observed when installing
and using the machine.

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WarnInGs (cont’d)

• Consider the work area. A cluttered work area
can lead to accidents. The machine must be

placed on a sturdy level floor surface. Allow
sufficient access to the front, back, and sides.

Keep the work area well lit.

• Plastic bags must be kept out of reach of
children.

Failure to observe these warnings could result in
severe personal injury or death.

cautIons

Caution indicates a hazardous situation which, if not

avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury or
cause damage to the machine.

General

• Keep ngers, hands clothing, jewelry, and long
hair away from the front of the Working Table,

Clamp, and Cutting Blade.

• Use only sufficiently stable and compatible
stands. Make certain the equipment is installed

securely and cannot fall down.

• Do not use the machine for other than its
intended purpose.

• Avoid quick stops, excessive force and uneven

floor surfaces when moving the machine.

• The cutter and stand are separate components.

The cutter and stand will need to be lifted and

moved separately.

• Do not defeat or remove electrical and

mechanical safety equipment such as interlocks,

shields and guards.

• Do not insert objects unsuitable for the purpose

of this machine or expose the equipment to

liquids.

• The cabinet should remain locked at all times
and only be opened by approved personnel.

• Do not store flammable items in the cabinet.

Before you operate this machine, it is important that
you read and understand the entire contents of these

instructions.

electrIcal

The machine should be connected only to a source

of power as indicated in these instructions and on the
nomenclature plate located on the side of the machine.

Contact an electrician should the attachment plug
provided not match the receptacles at your location.

After plugging in, check that the power cord does not
create a tripping hazard.

WARNING: Do not attempt to service or repair.
Failure to observe this warning could result severe
personal injury or death.

Disconnect the plug from the receptacle and contact

your dealer or distributor, or GBC Technical Service at

1-800-723-4000, when one or more of the following has

occurred.

• The power supply cord or attachment plug is
damaged.

• Liquid has been spilled into the machine.

• The machine is malfunctioning.

• The machine does not operate as described in
these instructions.

Opening the machine exposes you to hazardous

voltage, which can seriously hurt or kill you.

There are no user serviceable parts inside. Refer

service to qualied service technician.

CAUTION: The receptacle must be located near the
equipment and must be easily accessible.

Disconnect the attachment plug from the receptacle to

which it is connected and keep the power supply cord in
your possession when moving.

GBc technIcal servIce

To order replacement accessories, service, parts, or
an Equipment Maintenance Agreement, please contact
GBC Technical Service and Support at:

unIted states

ACCO Brands
GBC Technical Service and Support
4 Corporate Drive
Lake Zurich, IL 60047-8997
www.gbcconnect.com

1-800-723-4000

canada

Ontario and Quebec – 1-800-268-3310
All other Provinces – 1-800-268-3447

Local 905-595-3100
[e-mail]

MexIco

(55) 1500 5778
Lada SIN costo: 01 800 759 6825

[e-mail]

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2. Warranty

lIMIted one year Parts, 90 days
laBor Warranty; usa, MexIco,

and canada

ACCO Brands USA LLC, ACCO Brands, 4 Corporate
Drive, Lake Zurich, IL 60047 (in Mexico, ACCO
Brands Mexicana,Neptuno 43, Fraccionamiento Nueva

Industrial Vallejo México 07700 D.F. México), (in
Canada, ACCO Brands Canada Inc., 7381 Bramalea

Road, Mississauga ON L5S1C4) (each, respectively,
“ACCO Brands”) warrants to the original purchaser

that this ACCO Brands product is free from defects

in workmanship and material under normal use and

service for a period of: one (1) year for parts and ninety
and (90) days for labor after purchase.

ACCO Brands’ obligation under this warranty is limited

to replacement or repair, at ACCO Brands’ option, of
any warranted part found defective by ACCO Brands
without charge for material or labor. Any replacement,

at ACCO Brands’ option, may be the same product
or a substantially similar product that may contain

remanufactured or refurbished parts. This warranty
shall be void in the following circumstances:

(i) if the product has been improperly installed or

misused,

(ii) if the product has been damaged by negligence or

accident, or

(iii) if the product has been altered by anyone other
than ACCO Brands or ACCO Brands’ authorized

agents.

Without limiting the generality of the previous

paragraph, ACCO Brands’ obligation under this limited
warranty does not include:

(a) damage caused to the rollers by knives, razors,
or other sharp tools; by any foreign objects falling
into the working area of the laminator; or by cleaning

the laminator with solutions or materials that harm its

surfaces;

(b) damage caused by adhesives; nor

(c) damage caused by lifting, tilting or attempting to

position the laminator other than rolling it on its castors

across even surfaces. For warranty execution, please

contact ACCO Brands at:

800-723-4000 or www.gbcconnect.com in the USA
800-263-1063 or www.gbccanada.com in Canada
(55) 1500 5578 or www.accomexico.mx in Mexico

TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY APPLICABLE
LAW, THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER
EXPRESSED WARRANTIES. REPRESENTATIONS

OR PROMISES INCONSISTENT WITH OR
IN ADDITION TO THIS WARRANTY ARE
UNAUTHORIZED AND SHALL NOT BE BINDING ON
ACCO BRANDS. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY
APPLICABLE LAWS, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES
(IF APPLICABLE) ARE LIMITED IN DURATION
TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY.
SOME STATES AND JURISDICTIONS DO NOT
ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN

IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE

LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. TO THE
EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN

NO EVENT SHALL ACCO BRANDS BE LIABLE
FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE,

EXEMPLARY, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SIMILAR
DAMAGES, WHETHER OR NOT FORESEEABLE.
SOME STATES AND JURISDICTIONS DO NOT
ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF

SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, EXEMPLARY,

CONSEQUENTIAL, OR SIMILAR DAMAGES, SO

THE ABOVE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION MAY NOT

APPLY TO YOU.

FOR CONSUMERS WHO HAVE THE BENEFIT

OF CONSUMER PROTECTION LAWS OR
REGULATIONS IN THEIR JURISDICTION OF
PURCHASE OR, IF DIFFERENT, IN THEIR
JURISDICTION OF RESIDENCE, THE BENEFITS
CONFERRED BY THIS WARRANTY ARE IN
ADDITION TO ALL RIGHTS AND REMEDIES

CONVEYED BY SUCH CONSUMER PROTECTION

LAWS AND REGULATIONS.

To the extent permitted by law, this warranty is not

transferable and will automatically terminate if the

original product purchaser sells or otherwise disposes

of the product.

This warranty gives you specic legal rights. Other
rights, which vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, may

exist. In addition some jurisdictions do not allow

(i) the exclusion of certain warranties, (ii) limitations

on how long an implied warranty lasts and/or (iii) the

exclusion or limitation of certain types of costs and/ or

damages, so the above limitations may not apply.

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