Fall is almost here and with the arrival of fall
comes the beginning of another school year. Perhaps you are wondering
how you can make this school year your most productive one yet. The good
news is that it is totally possible thanks to the following document
finishing machines and supplies:
Fall is almost here and with the arrival of
fall comes the beginning of another school year. Perhaps you're
wondering how you can make this school year your most productive one
yet. The good news is that it's totally possible thanks to the following
document finishing machines and supplies:
A binding machine.
Every school can use a binding machine whether you choose one that uses
plastic combs, wire spines, coils, or even thermal binding cases.
Having a binding machine will make it possible for you to bind
workbooks, student reports, directories, and even the yearbook. Also,
since you'll be able to bind everything in-house, you'll save money
because you won't be outsourcing your projects. There are a lot of
binding machines to choose from, including small devices that are ideal
for classroom use and larger machines for heavy-duty projects. Thus,
there definitely is one that's right for your school.
A laminator.
If your school doesn't have a laminator, you should really consider
getting one. Having a laminator will enable you to preserve and protect a
wide variety of items including posters, maps, murals, and more. You
can also use one to create name tags for students, teachers, and
visitors. There are two types of laminators available: pouch and roll. A
roll laminator is generally more suitable for larger projects and there
are even special school laminators that use inexpensive film. You also
might want to keep a smaller pouch laminator around for items like ID
cards, bookmarks, and so on.
A booklet maker.
Although many schools now use the Internet to distribute information, a
lot of institutions still use paper documents such as booklets. While
booklets can be really helpful, making them by hand is time-consuming.
Luckily, there are machines that can fold and staple your booklets so
you can spend time on more important projects. Some of these devices can
process hundreds of booklets per hour and many of these machines can
work with paper of varying sizes. Finally, some booklets can act as a
paper folder or a stapler (or both), so you'll really only need one
machine for a variety of document finishing tasks.
A rotary or guillotine paper cutter. At
some point, you or another staff member will need to cut paper and find
that a pair of scissors just won't do the job. Thus, it's helpful to
have access to a rotary or guillotine paper cutter. Many of these
trimmers are designed for use with larger pieces of paper and some of
them can even slice through several sheets (or more) at a time. There
are even some cutters that can cut cardstock and mat board which will be
helpful for special projects.
Supplies.
Finally, you'll want to make sure that you have enough supplies for
these devices so you can keep using them when needed. That means
stocking up on laminating film or pouches, binding implements (i.e.
plastic combs), replacement blades for your cutter, and so on.
A
new school year is just around the corner, so make this one your most
productive yet by getting the document finishing machines and supplies
that are right for your institution. Have a great school year!
Jeff McRitchie is the Vice-President of Marketing for MyBinding.com.
He regularly writes articles, reviews, and blog posts on topics related
to bookbinding, laminating, paper shredding, and office equipment. More
than 2,500 of his reviews have been published in thousands of locations
on the Internet. If you're looking for information about binding machines, his articles are a great place to start.
