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Fellowes Quasar 500 Plastic Comb Binding Machine

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Fellowes Quasar 500 Plastic Comb Binding Machine

The Fellowes Quasar 500 Plastic Comb Binding Machine offers an excellent blend of performance and style making this machine perfect for meeting the binding needs of medium to large offices. The Quasar 500 is a hard-working machine that can easily punch up to 20 sheets of paper at a time and can bind documents as large as 500 sheets with a 2" binding comb. The Quasar 500 utilizes a vertical punching throat to help ensures accurate punch alignment. The contemporary and efficient design of this machine allows the user to punch and bind documents in a continuous manner for maximum productivity. The Fellowes Quasar 500 features a built-in comb storage tray with a document measurement device for added convenience and quick set-up. It also includes an adjustable rotary edge guide to help center documents for punching. Plus, every Quasar 500 comes with a binding starter pack to help you get started.

Fellowes Quasar 500 Plastic Comb Binding Machine Specifications

Adjustable Margin Depth: No
Application: Work
Auto Shutoff: n/a
Binding Capacity: 500 sheets
Binding Element Selector: Yes
Color: Metallic Gray
Item Number: 5216801
Item H x W x D (inches): 5.125" x 18.125" x 15.375"
Manual or Electric Punching: Manual
Vertical Punching: Yes
Warranty: 2 Year Manufacturer Warranty
Usage: Heavy
Three-hole Punch: No
Punching Capacity: 20
UPC Code: 043859514236
SCS Code: 50043859514231
Releasable Dies: No
Retail Price: $299.95

If you have any questions about the Fellowes Quasar 500 Comb Binding Machine, any of the other Comb Binding Machines, Comb Binding Supples or Binding Covers that we carry please feel free to give us a call at 1-800-944-4573 or email us at sales@mybinding.com

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Fellowes Quasar500 Bind 2007 Manual.pdf (798 KB)

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Fellowes Quasar 500 Plastic Comb Binding Machine Review

Overview:

The Fellowes Quasar 500 is a full featured manual plastic comb binding machine designed for small and medium offices that are looking to do plastic comb binding.
The Quasar 500 offers the same contemporary and ergonomic design found in other Fellowes comb binding machines such as the Starlet and the Star. However, this machine includes features that are simply not available in those less expensive models.
This machine is designed for use with both round and oval shaped plastic comb binding spines and can bind documents up to two inches thick (approximately 500 sheets of 20lb paper).

Strengths / Features:

The Quasar 500 has contemporary design that sets it apart from many other plastic comb binding machines on the market. The machines folds closed when it is not in operation. The dark grey and silver colored plastic housing provides an elegant and contemporary look that is designed to blend in with other pieces of office equipment. Plus, the machine offers an ergonomic handle that is easy to use by operators who are both left and right handed.
Unlike the Fellowes Star and Starlett which only punch 7 sheets of paper at a time, the Quasar 500 is designed to punch up to 20 sheets per lift. Even the largest and most powerful manual plastic comb binding machines are only rated for between 20-25 sheets of paper at a time.
The Quasar is capable of binding documents with plastic combs as small as 1/4 inch and as large as two inches. It includes a heavy duty plastic comb opener with metal fingers and metal hooks. The system can open both round combs (1/4 inch - 1-1/8 inch) and oval combs (1-1/4 inch - 2 inch).
This machine has a storage tray that slides out of the side of the machine. The storage tray will hold a selection of binding combs and has a plastic comb size selector. The selector allows you to determine the correct size of comb for use with your document and it also allows you to determine the size of any comb that you have on hand.

Weaknesses / Limitations:

Although this binding machine can be used with virtually any size of plastic binding comb, it is not designed to bind documents that are shorter or longer than 11 inches in length. It doesn't have disengageable pins or an open throat design. Without any open throat it is impossible to punch documents longer than 11.25" (oversized covers). Without disengageable punching pins, documents less than 11 inches in length will most likely end up with a partial hole on the edge of the page.
Although the slide out storage tray seems like a good idea, it is not large enough to hold any real quantity of binding combs. The document measuring device is nice, however, this machine would benefit from having a larger chip tray instead of built in comb storage.
Although this machine has an excellent punching capacity and is capable of binding documents up to 2 inches thick, it is still made primarily out of plastic. Although this machine looks great, it might not be the best choice for heavy duty users or for applications where the machine may be abused (such as schools). These environments will most likely benefit from a machine made from metal components.

Recommendation:

The Fellowes Quasar 500 is an excellent choice for users who are looking for a contemporary binding machine that will fit in a small office or medium office environment.
It has an excellent punch capacity, an ergonomic design and can bind documents that are up to two inches thick.
However, this machine is not an excellent fit for high volume users or for applications where multiple users may abuse the machine. In those cases it may be best to sacrifice style and settle for an all metal machine such as the Tamerica 210PB.

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Fellowes Quasar 500 Plastic Comb Binding Machine

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Fellowes Quasar 500 Plastic Comb Binding Machine

Fellowes Quasar 500 Plastic Comb Binding Machine Specifications