Product Description
The GBC CombBind C20E Plastic Comb Binding Machine offers faster, easier, and better binding for medium to large offices that need to bind their own documents. The GBC C20E has an electric punch that can punch up to 20 sheets at once, and can bind up to 320 sheets. The CombBind C20E can handle both CombBind and editable ZipBind spines, making it efficient to use either binding method. User-friendly features of the C20E include an exclusive Punch Alignment Sensor, color coded document and spine size guide, jam-free management system, and a sensor indicating when the chip drawer is full. The GBC C20E is compatible with all of the the plastic combs, covers and GBC ZipBind supplies that MyBinding.com sells, and is backed by a one year manufacturer's warranty.
Product Details
- Punch Method: Electric
- Punching Capacity: 20 Sheets (20lb Bond) Per Punch
- Max Document Thickness: 320 Sheets
- Document Sizes: US Letter, Oversize & A4
- Binding Spine Size Guide: Yes
- Warranty: 1 Year Manufacturer Warranty
- GBC Part Number: 7706173
Staff Review
GBC CombBind C20E Binding Machine Review
Comb binding is an extremely popular binding method and it’s used a lot by teachers, office professionals, and other individuals who want to make a special document stand out. Binding a document with a plastic comb is actually pretty easy, especially when you use a machine like the GBC CombBind C20E. This is a new addition to the binding machine market and it’s actually one of the most user-friendly devices available. Here is a quick look at its features as well as how the machine rates on a scale of 1 to 10:
- The C20E has a vertical, electric punching mechanism that can process up to 20 sheets at once. This is a good punching capacity and it will enable you to quickly prepare your document for binding. The punching mechanism has an alignment sensor so you can line up your paper properly.
- You can use plastic combs that are up to 1.5” in diameter with this device. In other words, you will be able to bind books that contain as many as 320 pages. The C20E has a color-coded comb selector to help you choose the right comb for your document.
- This binding machine has a built-in storage tray so you will have somewhere to keep your combs. The storage area is near the chip tray. You will need to make sure you empty the chip tray on a regular basis. Luckily, the device has a chip tray sensor that will alert you when It needs to be done.
- The C20E isn’t terribly large and you can close the lid to make it even more compact. It’s a good machine to get if you don’t have a lot of spare room. Also, this device is actually quite stylish and the color accents are eye-catching.
- If you’ve never used a comb binding machine before, the idea of binding your own documents is probably a bit intimidating. This is understandable since there are devices that are tricky to use. However, the C20E is pretty easy to use since it has on-board directions that walk your through the process. Finally, the C20E comes with a 1-year warranty.
Overall rating: 9. The GBC CombBind C20E is a welcome addition to the binding machine market and it’s a really good choice for beginning comb binders. The on-board directions are really helpful and overall, the machine is easy to use. (Especially once you get the hang of it.) Be sure to check out the C20E if you’re looking to get started with comb binding.
