Tamerica 190PB Manual Plastic Comb Binding Machine

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Tamerica 190PB Manual Plastic Comb Binding Machine Review

If you want to create your own bound books in the comfort of your workplace, you should consider getting a plastic comb binding machine. These devices make creating professional-looking documents incredibly easy and, depending on the machine, you can do so in not a lot of time. One comb binding machine you should consider looking at is the Tamerica 190PB. This is a basic, entry-level binding machine that's well-constructed and will allow you to use both small and large binding combs. Keep reading to find out what's great about this machine and what needs improvement so you can decide if it's the right one for you.

What's great:

• The 190PB is flexible enough to accommodate every size of plastic binding comb. The largest combs available are 2 inches thick and can bind over 400 pages. Thus, this is a good document finishing method to use if you need to work with longer documents.

• If you need to bind your books in a hurry, the 190PB is what you need. This device can punch up to 20 sheets of paper at once. This is a great punching capacity and it will allow you to process almost 5,000 pages in just a single hour.

• This machine is very durably built and features all-metal construction. It will be able to withstand a lot of use, so it would be ideal for schools and copy shops. Even the hollow ground dies are high-quality so you'll wind up with perfectly punched pages all the time.

• This device's waste tray is large so you won't have to empty it every often. It's located in the front of the machine so you can easily access it.

• The 190PB has a two-year warranty. Long warranties are a sign that a company really believes in its product, so you can be sure you're getting a great machine when you buy the 190PB.

• Finally, this product is affordable and won't cost you much money. This is always nice, especially during a time when everyone is keeping a close eye on the bottom line.

What needs improvement:

• You cannot adjust the punching margin at all. This is frequently a feature found in higher-end models, so given the 190PB's low price point, it's not surprising that it isn't included. However, it would have been a nice addition.

• This device lacks disengageable dies, so you'll only be able to bind documents that are letter-sized (8.5" x 11").

• The punching and binding handle are located on the right side of the device. Thus, left-handed users could find operation to be difficult.

Conclusion:

Overall, the Tamerica 190PB comb binding machine would be a great addition to any business environment. While it does have a couple of flaws (namely the lack of disengageable dies and the location of the handle), this is an affordable device that makes it easy to quickly create professional-looking documents. If you're looking for an easy-to-use comb binding machine, you can't do much better than the 190PB. Get yours today!