The edge guide is simple to operate. You simply have to push the front of the machine down to activate the punching mechanism. This means that you will be limited to documents that contain less than 90 sheets of 20lb bond paper. My only concern would be the teeth for the comb opener (the parts that stick up). In fact, it is a popular choice of appraisers and home inspectors who bind reports on site. The comb opener is operated by two handles (one on each side of the machine). For the most part this should not be a problem since this machine is built for light volume applications. This punch operates just like a large desktop 3-hole punch. It is also an ideal solution for mobile solutions where a binding machine is needed in your card or mobile office. The fact that there are two handles makes the machine user friendly for both left handed people and right handed people. Realistically, you will end up punching about 4 sheets of paper at a time in order to use the machine comfortably.
The C50 includes everything that you need to bind a document with plastic combs or Zipbind. With this in mind, I would estimate that the GBC C50 has a useful life of approximately two years under normal circumstances. These teeth seem a little bit flimsy and could potentially break off if you are not careful. This machine does not include this feature. It is a definitely bonus on a machine at this price tag. With a price tag of less than $70 this machine is designed for the small office that occasionally need to bind a document or presentation. In fact, the edge guide is one of the easiest to use of any of the comb binding machines that I have seen. This machine should also not be used with 3/16" diameter combs since the distance of the holes to the edge of the paper will make documents difficult to use with such small comb binding spines.
This machine also includes an integrated plastic comb opener that is designed to open plastic combs up to ½" in diameter. Clear covers should be punched one at a time on this machine and poly binding covers should most likely be purchased pre-punched. Recognizing that this machine is not designed to compete with larger solutions that cost three for four times as much, this review will take a look at the features, limitations and construction of the GBC C50 binding machine.Many small offices and home offices are looking for a way to bind their documents, reports and presentations but don't have the budget to spend hundreds of dollars on a binding system.
The fingers for the opener on this machine is made of plastic and attempting to use it with larger combs could result in one of the teeth breaking off. You simply push the handle away from you to open the plastic comb. If you are going to need to punch or bind other sizes including landscape documents or half letter (8. The comb opener on this machine will not open wide enough to open larger sized combs. All you need to do is turn a small wheel with your finger and the edge will be set for the correct Plastic Welding Machine size of paper. It has a light duty punch that is capable of punching up to 5-6 sheets of 20lb paper at a time. However, if you bind more than a few documents per week I would suggest buying a larger machine.5") books you will need a machine with disengageable punching pins.
The Combind C50 also includes a paper edge guide that is adjustable for letter sized paper, oversized covers and A4 sized paper. As a low priced machine it is not designed for high volume users and can't handle certain applications. This means that the C50 is limited to thinner books and documents
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