Jeff McRitchie

GBC CombBind C95e Electric Plastic Comb Binding Machine Product Review

The GBC C95e is an electric punch and bind system that is designed for binding documents with either plastic combs or GBC Zipbind.The C95e is small enough to comfortably sit on a desk and is simple enough to use that even users who have never bound a document in their lives should have no problem figuring it out.

• The GBC C95e is an electric punch and bind system that is designed for binding documents with either plastic combs or GBC Zipbind.
• This system is designed for binding letter sized documents that are up to 175 sheets thick and is designed specifically for small offices that are looking for a low cost comb binding machine with an electric punch.
• The C95e is small enough to comfortably sit on a desk and is simple enough to use that even users who have never bound a document in their lives should have no problem figuring it out.

Strengths / Features:

• The C95e includes an easy to use electric punch that is controlled by a simple push button control. All you need to do is insert ten to twelve sheets of paper and press the button. It is that simple.
• This machine includes clear labels to help users choose the right size of plastic combs for their projects. This simple and smart labeling helps to make binding easier than ever.
• The compact design of the C95e makes it ideal for small organizations that are short on space. It includes a convenient handle that makes it easy to pick up and put away or to take with you to a job site. No other electric comb binding machine is this portable.

Weaknesses / Limitations:

• The C95e is built almost entirely of plastic. Although the plastic housing should be more than adequate for most applications, the fact that the fingers and hooks on the comb opener are plastic is somewhat concerning. Over time it is possible that these fingers or hooks will break off. For this reason, the C95e should not be used to bind large volumes of documents and is not compatible with combs that are larger than 3/4" thick
• The comb opener on the C95e is controlled by a small rotary dial on the side of the machine. This rotary dial will work fine for smaller sized combs. However opening a comb that is 3/4" takes eight turns of the dial. This could get very tedious if you had to open very many larger sized combs.
• This machine is designed for punching letter sized documents and oversized covers. It is not a good option for organizations that need to punch custom lengths of paper, landscape documents, or half letter sized paper. Users who need to bind these types of documents need to choose a machine with fully disengageable dies.

Recommendation:

• The C95e is an ideal binding system for user that needs to bind a few documents on a weekly basis. This system is easy to use and the electric punch makes it much more efficient than most manual binding machines.
• Plus the portable design of the C95e makes it a great choice for small organizations that are short on space or need a machine that is easy to travel with.
• However, this machine is not designed for binding large sized documents, custom lengths, or for binding large numbers of reports. It either won't do these things or won't hold up over time.

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