Hundreds of thousands of companies across the
country have a plastic comb binding machine sitting in their offices.
However, many companies have decided that plastic comb binding does not
present the professional image that they are looking for. This article is designed to provide a simple
set of instructions for binding documents using Zipbind. Here are five
steps for binding documents with Zipbind binding spines.
Hundreds of thousands of companies across the
country have a plastic comb binding machine sitting in their offices.
However, many companies have decided that plastic comb binding does not
present the professional image that they are looking for. Over the
years, plastic comb binding has become more and more common and the
look and feel that it represents has become less desirable for
professional presentations and proposals. However, if you have a
plastic comb binding machine and are looking for an alternative to
traditional plastic comb binding you might want to consider GBC
Zipbind. Zipbind uses the same hole pattern as plastic binding combs
but offers a reclosable solution with a completely new look and feel.
This article is designed to provide a simple set of instructions for
binding documents using Zipbind. Here are five steps for binding
documents with Zipbind binding spines.
The first
step for binding documents using Zipbind is to assemble your document.
After printing the pages for your document you need to assemble the
document along with the binding covers and any index dividers or
inserts that you want to add to the document.
After you
have assembled your document, you can choose the size of Zipbind spine
that is most appropriate for your document. Currently there are only
two sizes of Zipbind binding spines available. Small (3/8") and Medium
(1/2"). Depending on the thickness of your document, you will need to
round up to the size slightly larger than your document. It is also
important to note that zipbind binding spines are only available in 11"
lengths so they are not a good option for binding half size documents
or documents with longer binding edges.
After you have
selected the appropriate size of Zipbind binding spine you will need to
select the color for your spines. Currently there are two colors
available for Zipbind binding: Black and Frost.
After
preparing your document, and selecting the size and color of the
Zipbind spine, you can finally start the binding process. You are ready
to punch the pages. Depending on the binding machine that you are
using, punching your document will work differently. Most manual
binding machines involve inserting small stacks of paper into the
punching slot and pulling the handle to punch the holes. If you have an
electric comb binding machine you will either press the button or use
the foot pedal to punch the document.
After your document
is punched you will need to take the Zipbind spine that you have chosen
and prepare it for binding your document. In order to make the binding
process go easier you will want to crease your spine slightly so that
it will close more easily. You will then want to take the spine and
insert it through the holes of your document. The easiest way to do
this tends to be to hold the document with one hand and use the other
hand to string the Zipbind spine through the holes. If you have a hard
time inserting the pages onto the spine this way, each box of zipbind
comes with a special tool that will set on your comb opener. This
provides a place to hang your Zipbind spines while you insert the pages
onto the spine.
Once the spine has been threaded through
the holes of the document you will need to snap the first few loops
shut manually using your hand. After you have snapped the first few
loops shut you can use the Zipbind zipper tool (one is included in
every box of Zipbind strips) to zip the rest of the spine shut.
Zipbind binding spines provide a new modern look for your reports and
presentations. Documents bound with Zipbind allow for 360 degree
rotation, allow for easy editing and look great. Plus if you follow the
six steps above, binding with Zipbind should be simple.
Jeff McRitchie is the designer and Director of Marketing for MyBinding.com. He has written over 100 articles on binding machines,binding covers,binders,laminators,binding supplies,laminating supplies,paper handling equipments,index tabs, and shredders.
