Every day, we we receive dozens of calls from customers asking questions about the different products and options that we offer. These articles below are designed to help you (our customers) better understand the products that we sell and how to use them. If you have questions about any of the articles or have a suggestion for a future article please email us at sales@mybinding.com
Binding Machines
- Choosing the Right Binding Style for Your Office
- An Overview of GBC’s Modular Desktop Binding Equipment
- An Overview of GBC Ibico Desktop Binding Machines
- Comparing Binding Machine Punches Based On Punching Capacity
- An Introduction to the GBC Magnapunch / Ibico 660ID
- Operating the GBC MP2500ix / Ibico 640ID Interchangeable Die Modular Punch
- Using Your GBC CombBind C500 Binding Machine for Comb Coil and Wire Binding
- What happened to Ibico Binding Machines and Binding Supplies
- An Overview Of Binding Machine Manufacturers
- Options for Binding Thick Documents
- Creating Your Own Hard Bound Books and Presentations
- Binding Legal Sized Documents with Different Types of Binding Machines
- Matching the Hole Pattern for Rebinding a Bound Document
- Tips For Binding Half Letter Size 8.5" x 5.5" Books
- Bind Your Own Customized Yearbooks
- Binding Half Letter Size Books
- Binding Presentations and Proposals Without a Binding Machine
- Using the Rhin-O-Tuff Pal-14 Piks-A-Lift to Increase Punching Productivity
- Top Ten Ways to Bind Your Documents
- The Signs of a Well Worn Die
- Create Your Own Custom Photobook or Hard Cover Book
- Five Tips for Choosing an Interchangeable Die Binding Punch
- Five Tips for Choosing an Interchangeable Die Modular Binding Punch
- Four Reasons to Use a Modular Binding Punch for 2hole and 3hole Punching
- Matching the Hole Pattern for Rebinding a Bound Document
Thermal Binding
- An Introduction to Thermal Binding
- How To Make your own Perfect bound document with a Thermal Book Binding system
- Tips and Tricks for Binding Thermal Documents
- Do I Really Need The Bindit Hard Cover Crimper for Binding Thermal Hard Covers?
- What Is the Difference Between the Bindit Perfect Bind and Bindit Perfect Bind II?
- A Step By Step Guide to Thermal Binding
- How Libraries Can Use Their Thermal Binding Machine To Rebind Trade Paperback Books
- Addition and Deletion of Pages in Thermal Bound Documents
- The Difference Between Thermal Binding Utility Covers and Bindit Prestige Linen Thermal Binding Covers
- Using the Coverbind 5000 to Extend the Life of Trade Paperbacks
- Using Your Thermal Binding Machine to Repair Trade Paperback Books
- Creating Your Own Perfect Bound Books Using Your Thermal Binding Machine
- An Overview of Bindit / Coverbind Thermal Binding Machines
- Using Unibind Covers in Your Thermal Binding Machine
- Choosing a Binding System Four Reasons to Consider Choosing Thermal Binding
- Eight Tips for Binding Presentations with Thermal Binding
- Five Features to Look for In a Thermal Binding Machine
- How to Bind Documents with a Thermal Binding System
- What Happened to Bindit Binding Machines
Unibind
- An Introduction to Unibind
- An Overview of Unibind Binding Machines
- An Introduction to Unibind : Five Things You Should Know about Unibind
- Exploring The Different Styles of Unibind Covers and Supplies
- Comparing the Unibind XU138 with the Unibind Photobook Creator
- Using Unibind SteelBack Binding Spines With Your Own Printed Covers for the Look and Feel of a Perfect Bound Document
- Use Students to Bind Your Own YearBook Using the Unibind Binding System
- Using Clear Covers or Poly Covers with Unibind SteelBack Binding Spines
- An Overview of the Unibind XU138 Binding Machine
- Using Your Unibind Machine with Thermal Binding Covers or Thermal Binding Glue Strips
- Using Unibind Covers in Your Thermal Binding Machine
- Tips for Keeping Pages Falling Out of Your Unibind Photobooks
- Six Things You Should Know Before You Buy a Unibind Binding System
- Choosing a Binding System Six Reasons To Consider Unibind Binding
- Three Features to Look For when Choosing a Unibind Binding Machine
- Five Tips and Tricks for Binding Documents with Unibind
- How to Bind Documents with Unibind Binding
Coil Binding
- How To Bind Documents with Color Coil Binding
- How to Use Color Coil Binding Hand Crimpers
- Tips and Tricks for Binding Thick Documents With Color Coil Binding
- Understanding the Different Pitches of Color Coil Binding Supplies
- How to Use Spiral Coil with Your GBC Proclick Machine
- Using the GBC CC2700 Plastic Spiral Coil Inserter
- An Introduction to Color Coil or Spiral Coil Binding
- Introducing the PC200 Plastic Spiral Coil Binding Machine
- Using Plastic Spiral Coil For Binding Scrapbooks
- An Overview of the Tamerica DuraCoil EL Electric Coil Inserter
- Choosing a Spiral Coil Inserter for Color Coil Binding
- An Overview of Spiral Coil Binding
- Six Things You Should Know Before You Buy a Coil Binding Machine
- Six Tips for Binding Documents With Spiral Coil
- How to Bind Documents with Spiral Coil
- Eight Features to Look For In a Great Spiral Coil Binding Machine
- Choosing a Binding System Six Reasons to Choose Spiral Coil Binding
Twin Loop Wire Binding
- An Introduction to Twin Loop Wire Binding
- Binding Wire Documents Using the GBC TL2900 Electric Wire Closer
- Choosing a Twin Loop Wire Binding Machine
- An Introduction to Wire Binding and Plastic Coil Binding Supplies
- The Difference Between the Models in the Akiles WireMac Line of Binding Machines
- Using a 2:1 Pitch Wire Binding Machine To Bind Small Sized Books
- Wire Binding With a Comb Binding Machine Using Spiral O Wire
- Binding Calendars with Twin Loop Wire and Calendar Hangers
- Four Features of A Good Manual Twin Loop Wire Closer
- An Introduction to Twin Loop Wire Binding
- How to Bind Documents with Wireo Binding
- Four Features to Look For in a WireO Binding Machine
- Four Things You Should Know Before Buying a Wire Binding Machine
- Choosing a Binding System Four Reasons to Choose Twin Loop Wire Binding
- Five Tips for Binding Documents with Wireo
- How to Bind Documents Using Spiral O Wire
Comb Binding
- A Brief Introduction to Plastic Comb Binding
- Six Things You Should Know About Plastic Comb Binding
- Choosing a Plastic Comb Binding Machine (6 Important Features)
- Binding Documents Longer than 11” Using Plastic Comb Binding
- Five Tips for Using Your Manual Comb Binding Machine
- A How To Guide for Binding with Plastic Comb Binding Machines
- Exploring GBC Plastic Comb Binding Supplies
- Operating the GBC MP2000PB Plastic Comb Binding Modular Punch
- Introducing the New GBC CombBind C450e Plastic Comb Binding Machine
- Plastic Comb Binding Isn't Just Black and White Anymore
- The Difference Between the GBC C150 and GBC C250 Plastic Comb Binding Machines
- Setting Your Documents Apart Using Plastic Comb Binding
- A New Type of Binder - Ringmaster 19 Ring Poly Binders
- Introducing the New GBC Matte Plastic Binding Combs
- An Introduction to Plastic Comb Binding
- Choosing a Binding System Five Reasons to Choose Plastic Comb Binding
- Seven Features to Look For In a Great Electric Comb Binding Machine
- Five Features to Look For In a Manual Plastic Comb Binding Machine
- Five Things You Need to Know Before You Buy A Comb Binding Machine
- Five Tips for Binding Documents with Plastic Combs
- How to Bind Documents with Plastic Comb Binding
Pouch and Roll Laminators
- Introducing GBC’s New Ultima 35 EZ Load Roll Laminator
- Questions to Ask When Choosing A Pouch Laminator
- Features and Benefits of the GBC HeatSeal H700pro Pouch Laminator
- The Difference Between the GBC Ultima 65 and the GBC HeatSeal H800pro Laminator
- Should I Buy a Pouch Board Laminator?
- Five Reasons To Buy the GBC Ultima 65 School Roll Laminator
- Problems Running One Sided Lamination with A Two Sided Roll Laminator
- What to do If you Wrap Laminating Film Around the Rollers on Your Roll Laminator
- An Introduction to the New Lamitek Photosmart 13 Pouch Laminator
- An Introduction To Mounting With Your Roll Laminator
- Caring for Your School Laminator
- Troubleshooting the Output from Your Roll Laminator
- How to Laminate Documents Using A Pouch Laminator
- How to Laminate Documents Using Your School Roll Laminator
- How to Load Film On Your School Laminator
- How to Load Laminating Film on Your Laminator Without A Threading Card
- Five Reasons to Choose a Cold Laminator for Your Laminating Needs
- Four Reasons to Use A Carrier with Your Pouch Laminator
- Using Your Laminator to Add Foil to Your Documents
- Choosing Between Hot and Cold Lamination
- What to do If You Get a Pouch Stuck in Your Laminator
- Five Methods for Trimming Laminated Documents
GBC Velobind / GBC SureBind
- Five Things You Should Know about GBC Velobind Binding
- What is the Difference Between the GBC Velobind / SureBind Systems One Two Three and Four?
- What is the Difference Between Velobind and SureBind
- An Introduction to the GBC Velobind / SureBind System 3 Pro
- Exploring GBC Strip Binding Supplies
- Binding Documents Using GBC Velobind Hard Case Covers
- GBC SureBind - An Introduction to Strip Binding Systems
- Using Your GBC SureBind System With Your Plastic Comb Binding Punch
- Using the GBC Velobind Debinder Tool
- Understanding the Difference Between the Four Different Types of GBC Velobind Strips
- Using GBC Recloseable Velobind Binding Strips
- Choosing A Binding System Six Reasons To Consider Velobind Binding
- Tips and Tricks for Velobinding
- How to Bind Documents with a Velobind Hot Knife Binding System
- How to Bind Documents with Four Pin Velobind Strips
- Tips and Tricks for Binding Documents with Surebind
- Four Things You Should Consider Before You Purchase a Velobind Binding System
- Five Things You Should Know about GBC Velobind Binding
GBC ProClick / Zipbind
- An Introduction to GBC Proclick Binding
- An Introduction to GBC Zipbind Binding
- New Colors and Sizes Available in GBC Proclick Binding Supplies
- Using GBC ProClick And ZipBind To Bind And Edit Proposals In The Field
- Choosing A Binding System Four Reasons to Choose GBC Proclick
- Choosing a Binding System Four Reasons to Choose GBC Zipbind
- How to Bind Documents with Zipbind
- Five Tips for Proclick Binding
- How to Bind Documents and Reports with Proclick Binding
- Six Things You Should Know Before You Buy a Proclick Binding Machine
- Tips and Tricks for Binding Documents with Zipbind
3-Ring Binders / Indexes
- Understanding the Difference Between GBC Standard and GBC Premium Clearview 3 Ring Binders
- Understanding the Different Types of Copier Tabs
- Choosing the Right 3 Ring Presentation Binder for Your Needs
- Creating High Quality Custom Index Tab Dividers
- Understanding the Different Styles of Ring Binders
Laminating Supplies
- GBC's New Line of Laminating Pouches
- The Advantages of GBC Premium Long Side Sealed Letter Size Laminating Pouches
- Writeable Laminating Pouches To Protect Your Documents
- Using Colored Laminating Pouches to Make your Laminated Documents Stand Out
- New Pouches with Slots Are Ideal For Producing Name Badges and ID Tags
- Using Sticky Backed / Adhesive Backed Laminating Pouches to Create Signs and POP Displays
- GBC Introduces New Digital Lay Flat Laminating Film for Single Sided Lamination of Digital Prints
- Five Questions to Ask When Choosing Laminating Roll Film
- Choosing the Correct Core Size for Your Laminating Roll Film
- Choosing the Right Cartridge for Your Xyron Laminator
- Choosing the Right Laminating Pouch for your Job
- Choosing the Right Laminating Trimmer for Your Needs
- Choosing the Thickness of Laminating Pouches for Your Documents
- Create Your Own Mouse Pads Using Your Pouch Laminator
Binding Covers
- Understanding the Different Weights of Binding Cover Stocks
- Exploring the Options in Plastic Poly Binding Covers
- Introducing our New Metallics Binding Covers
- Using Customized Presentation Covers to Build Brand Identity
- Paper or Plastic - Deciding on The Right Binding Cover For Your Organization
- Protect Your Image with Plastic Binding Covers
- Choosing a Paper Binding Cover for Your Documents and Reports
Shredders & Shredding
- The Importance of Choosing a Continuous Duty Shredder for Your Office
- Choosing Between a Cross Cut and a Strip Cut Shredder
- On Site Warranty Service Sets GBC Shredmaster Shredders Apart
- Using Shredder Oil to Improve Performance and Prolong the Life of Your Shredder
Powis Parker / Fastback
- An Introduction to Powis Parker Fastback Binding Machines
- An Introduction to Powis Parker Fastback Binding Strips
- Powis Parker Fastback Releases The New P21x Foilfast Printer With Updated Hardware and Drivers
- Powis Parker Releases the New Fastback CP Binding Strip
- Fastback Releases new Foilfast Titlesheets to Help Prevent Adhesive Buildup with the Powis Parker Foilfast Printer
- Using Your Fastback Foilfast Printer to Print Photographs
- The New CP Upgrade for the Fastback 15xs
- Professional Quality Photobook Binding Using the Powis Parker Studio PhotoBook Binding System
- Binding with Fastback
Paper Handling Equipment
- Using the Akiles Diamond 1 Corner Rounder as a ThumbCut Punch for Calendar Hangers
- Ingento Maple Desktop Paper Cutters Still Around and Still the Same
- Reviewing the New Guillomax Heavy Duty Stack Cutter
- Using the GBC A4525 pro Rotary Cutter as a Cover Scorer
- Important Considerations When Choosing A Paper Folding Machine
- Choosing a Corner Rounder
- Choosing A Guillotine Paper Cutter
- Troubleshooting Your Desktop Paper Folding Machine
- Tips for Maintaining Your Paper Folding Machine
- Tips for Unjamming Your Paper Folding Machine
- Understanding the Different Levels of Shredder Security
- Understanding the Different Parts of Your Paper Folding Machine
- Choosing a Paper Folding Machine for your Church Office
- Five Tips for Choosing a Booklet Making Machine
- Five Tips for Choosing A Paper Drill
- Tips and Tricks for Setting Up Your Tabletop Paper Jogger
- Tips for Fixing A Paper Folder that Is Constantly Jamming
- Five Things to Consider When Choosing a Paper Jogger
- Five Questions to Ask Before Buying a Shredder for Your Office
- Five Things to Consider When Choosing a Three Hole Punch
- Choosing the Right Electric Paper Cutter
- Choosing the Right Ream Cutter or Stack Cutter for Your Office
- Choosing the Right Rotary Trimmer for Your Cutting Needs
- Choosing the Right Size of Paper Shredder for your Office
- Computerized Die Cuts Revolutionize Scrapbooking
- Dont Cut off Your Fingers - A Guide to Paper Cutter Safety
- Five Methods for Trimming Laminated Documents
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