Of all the document finishing and bookbinding
methods available, thermal binding is generally regarded as one of the
easiest. The Pro-Bind 2000 is very user-friendly and popular. Here
are the steps you need to take to use it:
Of all the document finishing and bookbinding
methods available, thermal binding is generally regarded as one of the
easiest. This is mainly due to the number of user-friendly thermal
binding machines available from manufacturers such as Unibind, Fellowes,
and Pro-Bind. The Pro-Bind 2000 is very user-friendly and popular. Here
are the steps you need to take to use it:
First
of all, it's important to note that the Pro-Bind 2000 can accommodate
both hardback and softcover documents. The device has a 14.75-inch
throat so you can bind documents of varying sizes. Your documents can be
up to 2" thick. If you need to bind multiple documents at once, it's
possible as long as the documents total no more than 2" in thickness.
After
you place the Pro-Bind 2000 on a flat surface and turn it on, you'll
need to choose either the hardcover or softcover binding mode. Which
method you choose obviously depends on the binding supplies you're
using. The hardcover binding process lasts for 60 seconds while the
softcover process only lasts for 30 seconds.
The
machine doesn't need to warm up, so you can begin binding right away.
Place the pages of your document in a thermal binding cover and jog the
pages a little bit to ensure that they're flush. Place the document in
the Pro-Bind 2000's throat. The spine should go in first so the adhesive
can melt and adhere to the book's pages. You will know that the machine
is finished binding when you hear a beep.
After
your document has been bound, you can place it on the machine's cooling
rack if it's a softcover book. If you used a hardcover binding case,
you will need to place the document in the Pro-Bind Hardcover Crimper.
This device helps set the adhesive so that pages won't fall out of your
document. Also, it gives your document the finishing touch so it will
look like it was professionally bound. You should leave your document in
the crimper until the adhesive has totally cooled.
The
Pro-Bind 2000 doesn't require very much maintenance so you can save
yourself some time. This machine will be able to bind a lot of documents
for you since it features all-metal construction.
If
you have any more documents to bind, you can repeat the above steps.
When you're done, just turn off the machine and go about your day.
The
Pro-Bind 2000 makes thermal binding a snap, as you can tell from
reading the above directions. Using this machine is easier than using a
wire, coil, or comb binding device, and it will make your documents look
more professional. You can use both hardcover and paperback covers with
this device and it's even possible to bind more than one document at
once. The main thing you need to remember about use this device is that
you should use the crimper when binding hardcover books. This is an
essential part of the binding process and it shouldn't be skipped.
Luckily, it's easy and doesn't take long. Try binding your documents
with the Pro-Bind 2000 today.
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