If you have a Powis Parker Fastback binding machine or are considering buying one you may have questions. In fact, I talk to customers and potential customers ever week about different questions that they have concerning the Fastback product line. This article is not designed to answer questions about any particular machine but instead offers answers concerning the entire line of Fastback binding equipment. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions that we encounter...
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Powis Parker Fastback Frequently Asked Questions
Posted on June 8, 2009 by Jeff McRitchiePerfect Binding With LX-PerfectBack LF Strips and the Fastback Model 9
Posted on June 8, 2009 by Jeff McRitchieUsing a Powis Parker Fastback 9 binding machine it is possible to produce high quality short run perfect bound books in just minutes. All you need is a Fastback LX-PerfectBack strip, your printed document and a wrap around cover. This article will describe the steps that are necessary for binding a document with an LF or Lay Flat LX-PerfectBack strip using a Fastback 9 binding machine.
Options For Perfect Binding With the Fastback Model 9 Binding Machine
Posted on June 8, 2009 by Jeff McRitchieWith the Fastback model 9 binding machine and Perfectback binding strips, you can bind professional looking paperback books right at your desktop. There are two types of Perfectback Lx-Strips. Which type of strip you should use will depend on what type of document you are binding. This article will talk about the two different types of Fastback LX Perfectback strips that are available and will talk about how you use each type of strip.
Options For Binding Documents With the Fastback Model 9
Posted on May 29, 2009 by Jeff McRitchieIf you have a Fastback model 9 binding machine or are considering purchasing one you might want to know about some of the different types of binding that you can do with your machine. This article will help you to identify the five different styles of binding that you can complete with the Fastback 9. Each different binding style uses its own type of binding strip or cover supplies. Here are the five different styles organized by the type of supplies that you use...
Maintaining Your Powis Parker Fastback 25 Photobook Binder
Posted on May 29, 2009 by Jeff McRitchieThe Fastback 25 photobook binder is an easy to use machine that is designed to be used as part of the Powis Photobook Workcell. However, even easy to use machines can have problems from time to time. This article will give you some basic instructions for troubleshooting problems with your Fastback 25. It will teach you how to open the machine, remove a jammed strip and clean your machine.
Introducing the New Powis Parker Fastback Image Strip
Posted on May 29, 2009 by Jeff McRitchiePowis Parker Fastback recently announced that they were introducing a brand new product to the binding world. They call this new product the "Image Strip" and it is designed for use with the Fastback model 9 binding machine. The new Image Strip is a fully color digitally printed tape binding strip that provides users with the ability to enhance their brand by adding their name, logo and customized graphics to the spine of their documents.
How to Use the Powis Parker Fastback Scoring Machine
Posted on May 29, 2009 by Jeff McRitchieThe Fastback scoring machine is an excellent choice for creating perfect bound documents. 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, their ability to be scored may be uncertain.
How Libraries Can Save Money Using Their Powis Parker Fastback Binding Machine
Posted on May 29, 2009 by Jeff McRitchieEvery year it seems like budgets get tighter and tighter for both school and public libraries. Unfortunately, a large amount far too much of this budget ends up getting spent on replacing trade paperback books that have fallen apart or buying new trade paperbacks that will soon fall apart. However, school and public libraries that own a Powis Parker Fastback Binding Machine can put their machine to use and can extend the life of these books.
Hints For Getting the Best Results With the Powis Parker Fastback Splitter
Posted on May 29, 2009 by Jeff McRitchieUnlike previous technology, the Splitter does not rough or notch the bind edge of the paper. The microknives hit each page in parallel, splitting open the edge of the paper and allowing the adhesive to penetrate into the raw fibers inside each sheet of paper. This creates a firm anchor for each page to flex around, much like the roots of a tree.
Hints For Getting the Best Results From Your Fastback Model 25 Photobook Binder
Posted on May 29, 2009 by Jeff McRitchieThe Fastback Model 25 photobook binder is specifically designed for use as part of the Powis Parker Photobook Workcell. It is a simple machine that does an excellent job of creating a StichFree ultra strong bind with hard-to-bind papers. This article is designed to provide you with some advice for getting the best results with your Fastback 25. This is advice comes direct from the manufacturer and will definitely help you to achieve better results when binding photobooks with your machine.
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Using Pre-Perforated Copy Paper to Produce High Quality Church Bulletins
Posted on April 19, 2008 by Jeff McRitchieAre you looking to produce and print your own Church bulletins but need a way to provide your congregation with a tear off section for sermon notes or to allow them to respond? You are not alone. More and more Churches are choosing to use their own color copiers or color laser printers to print customized high quality church bulletins. The power to add your own graphics and present the image that you want is now in your hands.
Lamination Sensation - Enhancing Your Documents with Laminating
Posted on April 23, 2008 by Jeff McRitchieWhether it's for presentation or preservation, it makes no difference. Laminated documents are always more impressive and more durable than any old piece of paper. Colors are brighter and the pages are cleaner. The laminators that make this possible utilize several different modes to get the job done.
Loading Film on School Laminators
Posted on April 23, 2008 by Jeff McRitchieUsing a school laminator is pretty simple, but loading the film so you can use the laminator can be somewhat tricky. The most popular reason for laminator repair calls is improperly loaded film. Service calls can be costly, so learning to load film correctly is important. Incorrectly loaded film can deposits film on the rollers and if you are not careful can ruin your machine.
Office Shredders - Why Does My Office Need A Shredding Machine?
Posted on April 23, 2008 by Jeff McRitchieWe all know that in a given day at work, there are usually more tasks to be done than there is time to complete them. No one wants to add yet another task to the daily routine unless the task is going to improve business and enhance productivity. While paper shredding does not seem like a business builder, it sure can save time and money for businesses who do not want to end up in court or on the news.
Surebind Essentials
Posted on April 23, 2008 by Jeff McRitchieWhile GBC Surebind is not one of the most popular binding systems, it can be the perfect choice for some businesses. It is similar in appearance to Velobind, but has its own unique characteristics. GBC Surebind is easy to use, and it will be even easier for you after reading this article full of essential information about the process.
Perfect Binding With LX-PerfectBack LF Strips and the Fastback Model 9
Posted on June 8, 2009 by Jeff McRitchieUsing a Powis Parker Fastback 9 binding machine it is possible to produce high quality short run perfect bound books in just minutes. All you need is a Fastback LX-PerfectBack strip, your printed document and a wrap around cover. This article will describe the steps that are necessary for binding a document with an LF or Lay Flat LX-PerfectBack strip using a Fastback 9 binding machine.
Troubleshooting Powis Parker Fastback 9 Binding Quality Issues
Posted on June 8, 2009 by Jeff McRitchieIf you have a Powis Parker Fastback model 8, model 8x or model 9 and are having problems with binding quality this article is for you. It is designed to identify some of the most common problems faced by users of these machines and will help you to correct them. Although the list of problems in this article is by no means exhaustive it does cover the most common binding quality problems faced by users of the Fastback 8, 8x and 9.
A Step By Step Guide to Thermal Binding
Posted on April 19, 2008 by Jeff McRitchieThe purpose of this article is to guide you on how to properly bind a document using a Thermal Binding machine. If you have access to 5 or 6 thermal binding covers, follow through these binding instructions.
An Introduction to Powis Parker Fastback Binding Machines
Posted on April 19, 2008 by Jeff McRitchieDocuments bound with Fastback have lay flat properties, do not require any punching and allow you to use your own custom printed covers. However, Fastback binding requires a Powis Parker binding machine. This article is designed to provide a quick introduction to the different pieces of equipment available on the market.
GBC SureBind An Introduction to Strip Binding Systems
Posted on April 19, 2008 by Jeff McRitchieStrip Binding is a professional, attractive and secure means of assembling loose, written communications into professionally-bound documents. Strip binding can be accomplished via two methods; namely, SureBind and VeloBind. The end resulting product looks identical; however, there are subtle differences in the mechanical parts of the elements. Velobind is the forerunner of strip binding, having been developed in 1960
