You've decided to take the plunge and buy your first plastic comb binding machine. Good for you! As you may already know, plastic comb binding is an easy and relatively inexpensive way to bind your organization's important documents and booklets. But before buying a machine, there are a few things you need to know about plastic comb binding.
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A Buyer's Guide For Plastic Comb Binding Machines
Posted on November 5, 2009 by Jeff McRitchieUnjamming Your Pouch Laminator - Dealing With Pouch Jams
Posted on November 5, 2009 by Jeff McRitchiePouch laminators are like any other piece of equipment: they are great when they work. But when they don't, they can be very frustrating, and one of the most annoying things you can experience with a laminator is getting a pouch jammed inside the machine.This article will provide you with a few steps to try.
Binding Half Letter Size Documents
Posted on November 5, 2009 by Jeff McRitchieWorking with paper that's half sized can be tricky and yet many organizations prefer this size for their training manuals and documentation. Well, guess what, you can bind smaller documents using the exact same materials and machines that you use to create regular sized documents. You just need to make sure the materials are the right size and that your binding machine is up to the task. Read on for more details.
Comparing Pouch Laminators - Fellowes Vs GBC
Posted on November 5, 2009 by Jeff McRitchieThis article will discuss some of the differences between pouch laminating equipment from two of the largest manufacturers of laminating equipment: Fellowes and GBC. These are both trusted names in the document protection industry, and there is good reason for that. Both of these companies are well known for building reliable binding and laminating equipment. However, there are subtle differences in the capabilities and features of their machines.
Ring Binders - Understanding the Different Styles
Posted on November 4, 2009 by Jeff McRitchieChoosing a three-ring binder, while a seemingly simple task, can actually be quite challenging. Yes, there are a wide variety of binders out there, but do you know what's really important when shopping for three-ring binders? This article will fill you in on what's important when selecting a binder for your documents, from the type of ring the binder uses to, of course, the color.
A Guide to Fellowes Laminators
Posted on November 4, 2009 by Jeff McRitchieChoosing a pouch laminator can be a difficult task. More than likely, you haven't spent much time wondering about all the various laminators and the differences between them. Still, owning your own laminator is without a doubt a smart choice. Laminating your own documents will allow you to save up to 45% off the prices charged by most print shops for laminating services. Plus, having your own machine is both easy and convenient.
Unibind Made Easy - A Simple Guide to Using Your Unibind Machine
Posted on November 4, 2009 by Jeff McRitchieOne of the great things about using Unibind document binding machines is that they are simple to use. In fact, considering the high level of professionalism documents bound with Unibind offer, the production process is really pretty simple. As easy as that sounds, it still may be a little daunting for the beginner, and that is why we have created the following easy guide for using a Unibind machine.
Are your presentations putting people to sleep?
Posted on November 1, 2009 by Michael D. HayesSince I have conducted a number of presentations with audiences ranging from a group of 6th graders to 75 networking professionals, I wanted to offer some advice on how to create an effective presentation.
The Six Levels of Shredder Security Explained
Posted on October 31, 2009 by Jeff McRitchieIf you are currently in the market for a shredder or shredders for your office, you may be a little confused by some of the terms that the manufacturers use. One of the aspects that can be hard to decipher is the "security level" of a given machine. Here, we discuss the six levels of shredder security.
The Dangers of Shredding Services - Why You Need a Paper Shredder
Posted on October 31, 2009 by Jeff McRitchieMany companies use paper shredding services - perhaps yours is one of them. But while shredding services can be helpful, using them can also be risky. After all, once your sensitive information leaves the building, do you really know what happens to it? How can you be 100% sure your legal documents, credit card information, and personnel files were actually destroyed? The answer is simple: you can't be sure.
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Foil 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.
Using Your Laminator to Add Foil to Your Documents
Posted on April 19, 2008 by Jeff McRitchieHave you ever wanted to add a little bit of foil to your business cards, flyers, postcards or mailers? Foil can help to give your printed pieces an elegant and professional look that isn't available through standard printing techniques. However, adding foil to documents usually requires the creation of a photoengraved metal die and an expensive hot foil press. However, there is a new cheaper option for short run foiling.
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.
Creating High Quality Custom Index Tab Dividers
Posted on April 19, 2008 by Jeff McRitchieIf your organization binds large reports presentations or proposals then chances are you are either using index tabs or should consider using them. Index dividers can be bound right into your document to help organize the contents and make it easier to read and reference. However, if you are interested in creating your own indexes or having custom tabs created, you will have some decisions to make. Here are some of them.
Create Your Own Student Workbooks with Perforated Paper
Posted on April 19, 2008 by Jeff McRitchieThe pages in the workbook were perforated so that they could be easily removed and the workbook would be filled with all sorts of fun (and maybe not so fun) activities. These workbooks are a great tool for learning.These workbooks can be very expensive and cannot be reused. For this reason, a lot of schools are choosing to use perforated copy paper to create their own workbooks. Here is a quick step by step guide to creating your own student workbooks.
Tips and Tricks for Binding with Screw Posts
Posted on April 19, 2008 by Jeff McRitchieScrew posts provide one of the easiest methods for binding documents, especially extremely thick ones. Sometimes called Chicago screws or Chicago screw posts, these small document fasteners are usually made of Aluminum. They are commonly used to bind swatch books, photo albums, wine lists, menus, engineering plans and extremely thick reports or presentations. Overall, screw post binding is very simple.
Using Binders and Index Tabs to Get Organized
Posted on April 23, 2008 by Jeff McRitchieWe have papers to organize no matter what we do. Students, parents, managers, employees, retirees, and small business owners all have documents that they need to keep organized and accessible. One of the simplest and most economical means of getting organized and staying that way is through the use of binders and tabs.
Using the Powis Parker Fastback 9 - Choosing a Binding Mode
Posted on June 8, 2009 by Jeff McRitchieThis article is designed to introduce you to the eight different modes offered by the Fastback 9 binding machine. You can change the mode on your machine by simply pressing the menu button repeatedly until the mode that you are looking for appears on the LCD display.
Professional Quality Photobook Binding Using the Powis Parker Studio PhotoBook Binding System
Posted on April 19, 2008 by Jeff McRitchieThe studio photobook system includes four pieces of equipment: The Fastback 8x Binding Machine, the new Powis Stitcher, a Stitch flattening tool and the Fastback Hardcover guide. Used together, these four pieces equipment will allow small photo studios, print shops, photo stores and photography studios to create and bind their own professional quality hard cover photobooks. Here is how the new system works ...
Using the Akiles Diamond 1 Corner Rounder as a ThumbCut Punch for Calendar Hangers
Posted on April 19, 2008 by Jeff McRitchieRecently I had a customer interested in binding documents with twin loop wire and calendar hangers but he was looking for a solution that was a little bit more heavy duty than the Renz TC20 ThumbCut Calendar punch. After doing some investigating I discovered that you can actually use the Akiles Diamond 1 Corner Rounder as a thumb cut punch. Where the TC20 can only punch 20 sheets of 20lb paper at one time, the Akiles Diamond 1 is capable of punching up to 0.4" of paper per lift .
