GBC makes terrific comb binding machines and the
CombBind C55 is a great entry-level device for home and office use.
This is a fairly small machine that can bind documents containing up to
90 pages.This machine is also pretty easy to operate, even if you've never used
this kind of device before. This is how you do it:
GBC makes terrific comb binding machines and
the CombBind C55 is a great entry-level device for home and office use.
This is a fairly small machine that can bind documents containing up to
90 pages. The CombBind C55 has some terrific special features including a
built-in carrying handle and a rotary comb opener for your convenience.
This machine is also pretty easy to operate, even if you've never used
this kind of device before. This is how you do it:
Take
the machine out of the box if you haven't already. The device doesn't
need to be set up, so you can get started right away. Make sure you have
everything on-hand including your document(s), plastic combs, and
covers.
You need to punch your
paper before you can bind anything. Raise the CombBind C55's punching
lever and line up your pages. (Note: the machine can only punch 5 sheets
at once.) The machine has an edge guide to help you align A4 and
letter-sized paper, as well as covers. Press down on the lever to punch
holes in the paper. Repeat the process until all of your paper has holes
in it.
Now that your document has
been punched, it's time to select the appropriate comb for your work.
Choose a spine depending on how many pages your document contains.
Here's a quick reference guide to help you out:
10 to 25 sheets: 1/4" comb.
20 to 40: 5/16" comb.
30 to 55: 3/8" comb.
50 to 85: 1/2" comb. (Be sure to include the covers in your page count.)
Once
you've selected your comb, place it on top of the comb opener with the
teeth pointing up. Use the rotary comb opener to spread the comb apart
and then begin threading the teeth through your document. It's helpful
to put the front cover down first so that the comb's opening will be at
the back of your document. This will make it look more professional.
When
all the pages and covers have been added, close the comb and remove the
document from the machine. If you have other documents to bind, just
repeat the process. Empty the chip tray when you're done. Doing so will
help you get more use out of the CombBind C55's punching dies.
As
you can see, using the GBC CombBind C55 is pretty easy. Just punch,
bind, remove your document from the machine, and empty the chip tray.
The main thing to remember about this device is that it can only punch
up to 5 sheets at a time. Therefore, you should give yourself a decent
amount of time to finish your work if your documents contain many pages.
Don't punch more than 5 sheets at a time so you can keep the device in
good shape.
The GBC CombBind C55 makes comb binding
easy. Give this machine a try if you need to produce great looking
documents for work, school, or personal use. Good luck!
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