The Powis Parker P21x Foilfast printer is designed to work with virtually any graphics program that you might use on a Mac or a PC. The printer automatically interprets the colors used in your artwork and converts them to one of the seven available colors of foil. Medium grays are interpreted as silver, and light grays are interpreted as white.
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Foil Printing With the Powis Parker P21x Foilfast Printer
Posted on May 29, 2009 by Jeff McRitchieFoil Printing With the Powis Parker P21x Foilfast Printer
Posted on May 29, 2009 by Jeff McRitchieThe Powis Parker P21x Foilfast printer is designed to work with virtually any graphics program that you might use on a Mac or a PC. The printer automatically interprets the colors used in your artwork and converts them to one of the seven available colors of foil. Medium grays are interpreted as silver, and light grays are interpreted as white.
Five Reasons Why Librarians, Publishers, and Authors Love the Powis Parker Fastback
Posted on May 29, 2009 by Jeff McRitchieEver since the Fastback line of binding equipment was first released, Librarians, Publishers and Authors have been singing the praise of Powis Parker. In fact, Tom Abate of the San Francisco Chronicle reports that "An easy-to-use book binder could be the biggest thing to hit the consumer market since desktop publishing."
Five Reasons Every School Library Should Have a Fastback Binding Machine
Posted on May 29, 2009 by Jeff McRitchieHave you heard of Powis Parker Fastback? If you are a school librarian, teacher, administrator, media center specialist or school district purchasing agent you might really want to check it out. The Fastback binding system provides a revolutionary new way to bind documents, books, reports, presentations and even yearbooks. In fact, a Fastback machine can be used in so many different ways and can save most schools so much money that no school library should be without one.
Fastback Model 11 Tips and Tricks For Better Binding Results
Posted on May 29, 2009 by Jeff McRitchieBinding documents with a Powis Parker Fastback Model 11 binding machine is actually very simple. However, there are a few things that you can do to help make sure the binding process goes as smoothly as possible. This article is designed to provide a few important tips for using your Fastback machine. Keep these things in mind and you should have far fewer problems binding your important documents, reports, presentations and proposals.
Editing With the Fastback Model 11 Powis Parker Binding Machine
Posted on May 29, 2009 by Jeff McRitchieDocuments bound with Fastback are professional, strong and extremely tamper resistant. However, if you have a document bound with Fastback that needs to be edited it is possible to use your Model 11 binding machine to do the job. The editing feature on the Model 11 is designed to facilitate minor revisions of a document by adding one or two pages at a time. Here are some brief instructions for removing pages or replacing pages in your documents.
Editing Documents With Your Fastback Model 9 Binding Machine
Posted on May 29, 2009 by Jeff McRitchieAlthough the Fastback Model 9 binding machine provides an extremely secure and tamper resistant bind, it is possible to use your Fastback binding machine to make simple additions or deletions from your document. This article will provide you with a simple six step process for editing documents using the Fastback Model 9.
Customizing Hardcover Books With Fastback Binding
Posted on May 29, 2009 by Jeff McRitchieIf you are using a Fastback binding system to create high quality Hardcover case bound documents, there are a huge number of options for customizing your books. This article is designed to introduce you to the use of both title sheets and headbands. Title sheets allow you add a custom printed foil graphic or title to the front of your document. Headbands give your fastback bound document the look of a traditional old style stitched hard case book.
Creating a Hardcover Book With Fastback and the Powis Parker Hardcover Guide
Posted on May 29, 2009 by Jeff McRitchieOne of the great things about the Fastback binding system is that you can use it to create high quality hardcover documents and photo books. Fastback Hardcovers are currently available in many popular sizes including 8-1D2" and A4. They come in a number of different styles including: Suede and premium Composition covers as well as Library and Art cloths, with a great choice of colors and materials.
Binding Your Book Block Using the Fastback 25 Photobook Binder
Posted on May 29, 2009 by Jeff McRitchieThe Fastback 25 Photobook binder is a brand new binding machine that is designed to work as part of the Fastback Photobook workcell. When used in conjunction with the Powis Splitter, the Fastback 25 can make a high quality hardcover or photobook in around a minute. The edge splitter is used to prepare the pages, the binding machine binds the book block and the hard cover guide is used to help assemble your covers.
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Tips for Keeping Pages Falling Out of Your Unibind Photobooks
Posted on April 19, 2008 by Jeff McRitchieAre you having problems with pages falling out of your Unibind Photo books? Some glossy paper stocks are difficult to bind with the Unibind system. In fact all thermal glue binding systems have difficulty with these paper stocks. Many times, these heavier sheets will have a tendency to work themselves out of the bind over time. This is obviously a problem, especially for photobooks that get used a lot. However, there are a few things that you might consider in order to work around this problem.
Tips for Maintaining Your Paper Folding Machine
Posted on April 19, 2008 by Jeff McRitchieLike any other piece of equipment, a paper folding machine requires regular maintenance and cleaning. In order to keep your paper folder in excellent condition, you need to make sure that you maintain it. Here are seven tips for maintaining your paper folder or paper folding machine.
Use Students to Bind Your Own YearBook Using the Unibind Binding System
Posted on April 19, 2008 by Jeff McRitchieFor smaller schools, the cost of having a yearbook printed has become astronomical. Schools who are looking for smaller quantities can pay $40 or more per yearbook. Many students (or their parents) are not willing to pay that kind of money for a yearbook. However, you now have another option for producing a yearbook. Here it is...
Using the Coverbind 5000 to Extend the Life of Trade Paperbacks
Posted on April 19, 2008 by Jeff McRitchieWith the high cost of trade paperbacks today, it is extremely important that libraries find ways to make their books last. Most public libraries and school libraries have extremely limited budgets for purchasing new titles and would much rather spend their money expanding their collection instead of replacing their books. Now libraries can extend the life of their trade paperback books using the Coverbind 5000 thermal binding machine. Here's how ...
Building Brand Identity Using Binding
Posted on April 23, 2008 by Jeff McRitchieMany businesses suffer from a serious case of multiple personality disorder. They have one "face" on their business cards, a second "face" on their storefront, and various others on the documents they generate.Building a brand identity is simply a matter of choosing a single "face" for your business and presenting that face to your customers as part of every exchange. Brand identity can also be thought of as your company's personality in the community.
Do It Yourself Publication Ideas
Posted on April 23, 2008 by Jeff McRitchiePerhaps you have ideas about publications you would like to bring to life. Like most would-be publishers, you probably believe that fancy equipment and oversized production facilities are a must. You could not be further from the truth. Self-publishing is possible. Even better, self-publishing is simple and affordable. All you need is a tabletop and the right equipment. The specific type of equipment you will need will depend on the type of document you would like to publish.
Thermal Binding Essentials
Posted on April 23, 2008 by Jeff McRitchieIf you want to add a perfect bound, completely professional look to your business documents, you may want to consider thermal binding. This type of bookbinding uses no hole punches or inserted spines, wires, or combs. By carefully choosing a cover, you can create documents so professional they actually look like they were produced commercially. In addition to its professional look, it is also quick and simple to use.
Twin Loop Wire Binding Essentials
Posted on April 23, 2008 by Jeff McRitchieAlso called Wirebind, wire-o, double loop wire, and, double-o, twin loop wire binding works by inserting a manufactured c shaped wire into punched holes then using a tool to close the spine into a ring. This type of binding is quite popular among real estate agents, engineers, architects, and sales teams. If you are interested in this type of bookbinding here are some tips and some basic information to help you get started.
How Paper Shredders Work
Posted on April 23, 2008 by Jeff McRitchieIt seems simple enough-paper shredders shred paper, right? Sort of. "Shred" is a sort of catchall word used to describe the mechanized pcess of destroying confidential or sensitive papers to ensure private information is not revealed to others. While all paper shredders have the same goal, they don't all achieve their objective in the same manner or with the same level of effectiveness.
Spiral Coil Binding Basics
Posted on April 23, 2008 by Jeff McRitchieOne of the most common methods used for binding documents is spiral coil binding. It is popular because of its modern look and functionality. Using spiral coil binding takes a little practice. Armed with the tips in this article, you'll be well on your way to becoming a spiral coil binding veteran.
