GBC Binding Machine C340 User Manual

Getting started  
Welcome  
Sorting the Paper  
Thank you for choosing the GBC® C340 or C450E Binding System. For large documents, use the document separator.  
We aim to produce quality binding machines with features that  
enable your to create excellent results every time. Before using  
it for the first time, please take a few minutes to read this guide.  
We hope this enables you to bind documents easily. For other  
Place the stack of paper to be punched on the top shelf against  
the opened top cover lid.  
Push the separator into the stack of paper and push down on the  
lever. This will lift an appropriate stack of 25 sheets maximum  
for easy punching (Fig. 3).  
Continue this procedure until all of the paper is punched.  
Safety Tips  
In order to avoid overloading, this machine can punch a maximum  
of 25 sheets at one time.  
Punching the Paper  
For the C340, always make sure that the punch handle is in the  
upright position before centering the paper.  
Load the first paper stack into the punch slot.  
Center the paper using the dial located at the front of the  
machine.  
Do not punch metal objects such as staples or paper clips.  
Empty the waste tray regularly.  
Make sure the machine is operated on a flat stable surface.  
Never lift the machine by the punching handle (Fig.1). Always use  
the hand grips located on the side of the machine (Fig.2).  
Lower the raised handle until the paper is punched, and support  
the machine when lifting the handle to the upright position  
(Fig.4-A).  
Safety Tips for the GBC C450E Only  
Do not block air intakes and outlets.  
For electric punching with the C450E:  
Load the first paper stack into the punch slot.  
Center the paper using the dial located at the front of the  
machine.  
Press the punch button located on the right panel of the machine  
(Fig.4-B).  
Do not use the machine if the power cord is damaged.  
Do not place the power cord where it may be tripped over or  
pulled. Make sure that it does not come into contact with hot  
surfaces such as pipes or radiators. Make sure the cable is not  
crushed or pinched.  
Do not use an extension cord unless absolutely necessary.  
Do not leave the C450E connected to the electrical outlet when  
not in use.  
NOTE: If the machine is overloaded and fails to complete the punch  
cycle, the red LED will light. Press the punch button to cancel the  
red LED. If this does not work, contact service at (800) 989-4923.  
(In Canada: (800) 268-3447)  
Do not immerse the C450E in water or other liquids. Doing so  
will result in electric shock.  
Do not attempt to disassemble the C450E.  
Binding  
Unpacking  
Place the CombBind® spine open side up on the metal teeth. Open  
Your machine is ready to use when removed from the box. the spine turning the spine opening knob located at the side of  
Retain the packaging in case you need to return the machine  
for repair.  
The punching mechanism is coated with a protective film of  
lubricant which will mark your paper. Clean this by punching  
scrap paper until clean prior to binding.  
the machine (Fig.5-A).  
Punch and then load each paper stack face down onto the opened  
spine until the entire document is loaded (Fig.5-B).  
Close the spine by rewinding the spine opening knob (Fig.5-C) and  
lift the bound document from the metal teeth (Fig.5-D).  
Setting Up the C450E  
Connect the C450E to the electric outlet using the power cord  
supplied.  
Binding Tips  
Load the front cover onto the open CombBind® spine first, followed  
by the internal sheets and back cover.  
Turn on using the ON / OFF switch located at the rear of the  
C450E.  
To edit your document, additional sheets may be included or  
removed by placing your document, spine open side up, onto the  
metal teeth and follow the binding instructions again.  
Wait while the C450E goes through an automatic check procedure  
and both LEDs light up before using. When complete, the green  
LED will remain On, and the C450E is ready for operation.  
WARNING: The C450E must be grounded. If in doubt, consult a  
qualified electrician.  
Maintenance  
Make sure that the waste tray is emptied on a regular basis to  
prevent your machine from overloading (Fig.6).  
Troubleshooting C450E  
This machine is designed to finish 5 bound documents per minute,  
up to a maximum of operating for 30 minutes on and for 30  
minutes off.  
This machine has a thermal overload safety feature. If the motor  
overheats, this safety feature activates and will prevent the  
machine from punching until it has cooled sufficiently.  
The thermal overload switch will automatically reset after  
approximately 15 minutes of rest.  
Selecting the CombBind® Spine Size  
Lift the lid and punch handle to the upright position. Place entire  
document so it rests on the lid. Check the CombBind® spine size  
needed by using the paper thickness guide.  
 
Technical data / Données techniques  
Model/Model  
C340  
C450E  
Operation Mode  
Mode d’opération  
Manual  
Manuel  
Electric  
Électrique  
Max. Binding  
Reliure max.  
8.5’’ x 11’’ Letter (standard 20 lb paper)  
8,5’’ x 11’’ Lettre (papier 20 lbs standard)  
Punching paper  
Perforation de feuilles  
Max. 25  
Punching PVC Plastic Covers  
Perforation de couvertures PVC  
Max. 3  
1/4”– 2”  
425  
Max. Spine Diameter  
Diamètre max. du boudin  
Binding Capacity (Sheets)  
Capacité de relier (feuilles)  
Net Weight (lb)  
Poids net (lbs)  
23 lbs  
32 lbs  
Dimensions WxDxH (in.)  
Dimensions LxPxH (po.)  
17.325 x 17.75 x 7.875  
17,325 x 17,75 x 7,875  
17.325 x 17.75 x 6.7  
17,325 x 17,75 x 6,7  
Voltage  
Tension  
120V 60Hz  
1
2
3
4
5
6
A
B
A
C
D
B
Punching Handle ( C340 ONLY)  
Poignée de perforation (C340 SEULEMENT)  
Document Separator  
Séparateur de document  
Punching Slot  
Fente de perforation  
Clip Tray (Located on side of machine)  
Plateau à rebuts (Situé sur le côté de la machine)  
On/Off Switch (C450E ONLY)  
Interrupteur Marche/Arrêt  
(C450E SEULEMENT)  
Comb Opening Teeth  
Dents pour ouvrir les boudins  
Paper Punch Centering Dial  
Cadran pour centrer le papier à perforer  
Spine Opening Knob  
Bouton pour ouvrir le boudin  
Electric Punch Button (C450E ONLY)  
Bouton de perforation électrique (C450E SEULEMENT)  
 
LIMITEDꢀONEꢀYEARꢀWARRANTY  
General Binding Corporation (*GBC*) warrants to the original purchaser for a period of one year after purchases that this GBC  
product is free from defects in workmanship and material under normal use and service. GBC’s obligation under this warranty is  
limited to replacement or repair, at GBC’s option, of any warranted part found defective by GBC without charge for material or labor.  
Any replacement, at GBC’s option, may be the same product or a substantially similar product that may contain remanufactured  
or refurbished parts. This warranty shall be void if the product has been misused, damaged by negligence or accident, or altered  
by anyone other than GBC or GBC’s authorized agents.  
THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES. REPRENSENTATIONS OR PROMISES INCONSISTENT WITH,  
OR IN ADDITON TO, THIS WARRANTY ARE UNAUTHORISED AND SHALL NOT BE BINDING UPON GBC. IN NO EVENT SHALL GBC  
BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER OR NOT FORESEEABLE. ANY IMPLIED  
WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES  
OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.  
European Union Residents Only: This warranty does not affect the legal rights which consumers have under applicable national  
legislation governing the sale of consumer goods.  
In USA call: (800) 989-4923  
In Canada call: (800)268.3447  
Made in E.E.C.  
GARANTIEꢀLIMITÉEꢀD’UNꢀ(1)ꢀAN  
General Binding Corporation (*GBC*) garantit à l’acheteur original et ce, pour une période d’un (1) an suivant la date d’achat que  
ce produit GBC est exempt de défauts de fabrication et de matériel lorsqu’il est utilisé normalement. L’obligation de GBC envers  
cette garantie est limitée au remplacement ou à la réparation dans le cas où, n’importe quelle pièce garantie serait trouvée  
défectueuse par GBC et ce, sans frais de matériel ou de main-d’œuvre. Tout remplacement, sous toute réserve de GBC, sera de  
même produit ou de produit similaire qui peut contenir des pièces reconstituées ou remises à neuf. Cette garantie sera annulée  
si le produit a été mal utilisé, endommagé par négligence ou par accident ou altéré par quelqu’un d’autre employé par GBC ou  
un agent autorisé par GBC.  
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CONTRADICTOIRES AVEC OU AJOUTÉES À CETTE GARANTIE NE SONT PAS AUTORISÉES ET NE SONT PAS RELIÉES À GBC.  
DANS AUCUN CAS, GBC NE SERA TENU RESPONSABLE DES DOMMAGES POUR CAUSES SPÉCIALES, ACCIDENTELLES OU  
INDIRECTES, QU’ILS SOIENT PRÉVISIBLES OU NON. TOUTES GARANTIES SOUS-ENTENDUES SONT LIMITÉES DANS LA DURÉE  
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ALORS LA LIMITATION CI-DESSUS NE S’APPLIQUERA POSSIBLEMENT PAS À VOUS.  
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Aux résidents de l’Union européenne seulement : Cette garantie n’affecte pas les droits légaux que les consommateurs ont  
conformément à la législation nationale applicable dirigeant la vente de biens de consommation.  
Aux É.U. composez le : (800) 989-4923  
Au Canada, composez le : (800)268.3447  
Fabriqué au CEE  
 
ACCO Brands Canada Inc.  
5 Precidio Court  
Brampton, ON L6S 6B7  
800 268 3447  
acco.ca  
 
CombBind® C340 and C450E  
USER GUIDE  
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