If you have been looking for a bookbinding machine
so you can produce professional-looking documents in your office, an
electric comb binding machine is always an excellent choice. Comb
binding has been around for a long time but it's still really popular
and it's an easy way to put your documents together.
If you've been looking for a bookbinding
machine so you can produce professional-looking documents in your
office, an electric comb binding machine is always an excellent choice.
Comb binding has been around for a long time but it's still really
popular and it's an easy way to put your documents together. An electric
comb binding machine can help you through the process so you can get
your work done as quickly as possible. If you're not sure what to look
for in such a device, keep reading because this article talks about the
features you should seek out....
An appropriate punching length and disengageable dies.
An important consideration when choosing your device is punching
length. Most of the comb binding machines you can buy are designed for
letter-sized paper (8.5" x 11") and thus, have a punching length of 11".
Unless you plan on working with larger documents, this length should be
just fine. If you do want to create larger books (such as ones that are
8.5" x 14" - legal size), the device you choose needs to have either a
longer punching length or an open throat. It also needs to be equipped
with disengageable dies so you can punch the right number of holes.
A sufficient punching capacity.
This refers to how much paper the machine can punch at one time.
Punching capacities vary greatly and you should choose a device that can
punch a good amount of sheets (i.e. more than 10). The more you can
punch at once, the quicker the bookbinding process will be.
A depth of punch margin control.
Any good comb binding machine will have a depth of punch margin
control. This feature allows you to determine where the holes will be
punched in relation to the edge of the paper. Adjusting the position of
the holes will enable you to create books that are more strongly bound
and ensure that the pages can't be ripped out too easily.
A punching activator.
This is one feature you won't find on manual comb binding machine. A
punching activator simply kicks the punching mechanism into action so
you can being the bookbinding process. The activator can be either a
push-button mechanism or a foot pedal. Going with the foot pedal is
usually a good idea because it will allow you to keep your hands free
while you punch and bind.
Durability and a good warranty.
A good electric comb binding machine isn't cheap so it's prudent to
choose one that will be able to last for years. The device you select
should be made out of metal and come with a good warranty. (One to two
year's worth of coverage is ideal.) You may also want to purchase a
service contract if one is available so you can have a professional
service the device when needed.
Those are the features to look for when choosing an electric comb
binding machine. Good luck in both your search for the right device and
your bookbinding projects.
Jeff McRitchie is the Director 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
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