| Tips For Best Results With the Powis Parker Fastback Scoring Machine |
The Fastback Scoring machine is an excellent choice for anyone looking to create high quality short run perfect bound covers and documents. The scoring machine is easy to use and is even compatible with digitally printed sheets. However, this article is designed to provide you with some tips and tricks for achieving the best results with your Fastback scoring machine. Here are a few things to keep in mind...
1. A Demonstration Cover in your Accessory Pack summarizes how to prepare and assemble a book.
2. It may take a couple of practice tries the first time you try to make a perfect book. Different cover materials, thicknesses and finishes give different results. We suggest you print up some extra covers (in black and white, if you wish) to perfect your technique, before you use your final printed cover.
3. Be sure to keep the bottom edge of your cover up against the front metal guides. This will keep your scores and folds properly aligned.
4. Covers should be scored in the sequence described. If you follow another sequence, then the scores you make may not line up well with the edges of your document's spine.
5. You do not have to put your full weight into pushing down on the lever. Excessive force can cause physical discomfort or shorten the life of the machine. It is only necessary to push down hard enough to make an adequate score in your material.
6. Your Scorer is calibrated to produce a cover where both edge scores fall right at the corners of your book. Common errors in assembly technique could result in: your scores not aligning with your book corners, or where your book block spine is at an angle to your cover spine. If your book doesn't turn out exactly how you would like, you will see where you need to adjust your technique. Usually, medium and thicker books come out better than very thin books.
7. When making a book, you may prefer to have the sharpest spine corner on the front edge of your document. To do this using a Fastback Model 15x or 15xs binder, load the machine with the front of your document facing you. On the Fastback Model 8x or 9 you will want to load the machine with the front of your document facing away from you.
8. When assembling books smaller than 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 inches on the machine, it is easier if you slide the Centering Guide to the right so it is out of the way. You may find that it is easier to get a snugger fit in the spine area by using the Handheld Assembly technique.
9. Electric or manual guillotine cutters may be used to trim the edges of your book. Depending on the model, it is often best to place the book where the spine is facing to the right - away from the left stop of the cutter - so it is first cut by the blade. Also, you may want to put a piece of card stock over the pages area only (not over the spine) during trimming. This extra material thickness keeps the cutter clamp from squashing the spine of your book.
10. The clear Die Holder is precision machined and has polished external surfaces. It may be cleaned with a solution of mild soap or detergent and lukewarm water. Use a clean, soft cloth, applying only light pressure. Dry by blotting with a damp, soft cloth or chamois. Grease or oil may be removed with a good grade of hexane, aliphatic naphtha, or kerosene. These solvents may be obtained at a paint or hardware store and should be used in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. DO NOT USE window or glass cleaning sprays, kitchen scouring compounds, or solvents such as acetone, gasoline, benzene, alcohol, carbon tetrachloride or lacquer thinner. Dust with a soft, damp cloth or chamois. Dry or gritty cloths may scratch the surface. Fine scratches can be removed by hand polishing. Apply a plastic scratch remover to a soft flannel pad and rub. When the scratches have disappeared, remove all residue and polish.
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