
SCORER USER’S MANUAL
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HOW TO MAKE SCORES III
Single Die Holder
F I G U R E 4a
F I G U R E 4b
Double Die Holder
F I G U R E 3b
F I G U R E 3a
F I G U R E 5
N O T E : The Single Die Holder is optional
and may be ordered separately.
A. Simple Scoring
1. Slide your material under the transparent bar (figure 5).
Make sure the bottom edge of your cover is resting against the front
Guide Rail.
2. Look through the bar and position your cover to where you want
your scores — they will be made right under the silver lines of
the Scoring Dies.
3. Push the Lever to the left to make your scores.
B. Wraparound Cover Scoring
Figures 3b and 4b show two different scoring treatments for wraparound book
covers. The scores shown by the dark arrows are the spine edge scores. Those
shown by the outline arrows are scores.
With the Double Die Holder (standard with the machine) two scores are
made at once. One is the spine edge score. The other is a secondary score
(3/16” from the spine edge score on the front and rear covers). These two
sets of scores are shown in figure 3b. You would perform two scoring
actions to make this total of four scores.
With the Single Die Holder (P/N: K-405-3437 available separately —
please contact your local dealer)
all of your scores are made one at a time.
To make the two spine edge scores for a cover (shown by the two dark arrows
in figure 4b), it would take two scoring actions. If you wish to make all of the four
scores you see in figure 3b, it would take four scoring actions.
See page 3 for instructions on changing die holders.
Generally, common paper card and cover stocks of
approximately 20 points (.020 inches or .50 mm thick) can be
nicely scored. For materials thicker than this, or of unusual or
unknown composition, then their ability to be scored may be
uncertain. Don’t attempt to score materials over 23 points thick,
as this could damage the machine if excess force is used.
It is usually a good idea to try a practice score to see if the final
score bends and looks satisfactory. Sheets measuring 13 x 20
inches (33 x 50 cm) are easily handled on the machine.
You can make either one (single) score or two (double) scores
at a time — it depends on which Die Holder is installed on
your machine.
To tell which Die Holder you have, look down into the top of
the clear bar. If you see two silver lines (figure 3a), then you
have the Double Die Holder, which makes two scores at a time.
This enables you to create a cover with a “hinged” spine — for a
book that opens easily and without wrinkling of the spine title
area (this method is discussed in Section VI starting on page 7).
Or, you can just have an extra crease line for a nice appearance
detail near your spine. If you see a single silver line (figure 4a),
then you have the Single Die Holder. This die makes one score
at a time — perfect to create a greeting card or a single
fold folder.
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