Double Reverse Collated Copier Tabs

Choose 90 lb when feed reliability and lighter handling are the main concerns. Choose 110 lb when the finished binder needs a firmer divider feel and the copier or printer can handle heavier stock. The live filters show both 90 lb and 110 lb double reverse options. Heavier tabs can hold up better in frequently used manuals, policy binders, and training sets, but they can also require careful printer settings. Use the bypass or tab tray if your equipment recommends it. Run a small test before a full carton, especially with coated tabs or reinforced edges. Paper weight should support the job, not create feeding problems.

Double reverse and single reverse tabs are both designed around copier feeding order, but the sequence is different. Double reverse uses paired reverse positions, such as 5-5-4-4-3-3-2-2-1-1. Single reverse uses a different reverse ordering style for copier output. The correct choice depends on the copier setup and how the job assembles tabbed sets. If the wrong collation is loaded, the document may print fine but assemble with tabs in the wrong order. For comparison, review single reverse collated copier tabs. Always check the copier job settings and tab order before running a full box.

Choose plain tabs for lighter-use documents or lower-cost internal packets. Choose coated tabs when the exposed tab area will be handled often and needs extra durability. Reinforced binding edge options help when the punched edge takes stress in ring binders, shared manuals, or frequently opened reference sets. The live double reverse options include plain paper, Mylar-coated versions, and punched choices. Match the finish to the document’s use. A one-time meeting packet does not need the same tab durability as a daily policy binder. Also check whether the tab is 3-hole punched or unpunched before ordering so the tabs match the binder or finishing workflow.

Use straight collated tabs when your copier or print workflow expects all position 1 tabs, then all position 2 tabs, and so on. MyBinding copier tab guidance explains that straight collated tabs are used in high-volume copier environments where the copier handles set assembly through job processing software. Double reverse tabs are for a different feed sequence. If you are not sure which format your job requires, print a short test with five tabs before a full run. Compare straight collated copier tabs when the job setup calls for position groups rather than reverse paired order. The right collation prevents costly tab rework.