There is no doubt about it: making booklets by
hand is time-consuming, especially if you have to produce a lot of them.
However, you can make your job easier by using a booklet maker. If you
don't have one of these machines, you might want to get one. Here are
six things you should consider when choosing a booklet maker:
There's no doubt about it: making booklets by
hand is time-consuming, especially if you have to produce a lot of
them. However, you can make your job easier by using a booklet maker. If
you don't have one of these machines, you might want to get one. Here
are six things you should consider when choosing a booklet maker:
Paper size.
Paper size is probably the most important consideration when choosing a
booklet maker. Most machines have the ability to handle letter-sized
paper (8.5" x 11") which isn't a problem. However, not every device can
handle larger and smaller sizes of paper. You need to think about what
size of paper you want to use and then choose a device that can handle
your materials.
Document length. Generally
speaking, booklets are pretty short and usually don't contain more than
50 pages. It's important to think about how long your booklets are
going to be so you can get a machine that will be able to handle your
documents. Some machines can only staple a few sheets but there are
others than can staple 20+ pages so you can create longer booklets.
Stapling heads.
As you look at various booklet makers, you should check out where how
many stapling heads each machine has. A device might have just two
staple heads or as many as four. If a machine has more stapling heads,
your documents will be much more securely bound. You might want to get a
machine that has moveable stapling heads so you can use as many (or as
few) staples as you want when binding your work.
Speed. Since
the main purpose of getting a booklet maker is to help you save time,
you should choose a machine that can produce a large number of books per
hour. There are some machines that can only produce a handful of
documents in a hour while there are others that can fold and staple
hundreds. Keep in mind that the speedier machines tend to be expensive,
so your budget might play a role in how fast of a device you get.
Various capabilities.
Depending on your needs, you might want to choose a booklet maker that
can do various things. Some devices can be used as a paper folder or
even a stapler. This can be handy when you're preparing a lot of
documents for a meeting or mass mailing. Also, if your booklet maker can
do these tasks, you won't need to invest in a separate paper folder or
electric stapler.
Warranty.
Finally, you need to pick a machine that comes with a good warranty.
Even the most affordable paper shredders are a bit pricey, so you'll
want to ensure that you can have your device repaired or replaced in
case something happens. A good warranty will last for a year or longer.
Those
are the six things you need to consider (and look for) when choosing a
booklet maker. Having one of these machines will definitely make your
job a lot easier, so consider getting one for your workplace today.
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 paper handling equipment, his articles are a great place to start.
