An electric comb binding machine is a great choice if you like the look of comb binding but want to make the process a little bit easier. One of the better electric devices available is the GBC CombBind C110e. It s an entry level binder that s great for offices that want to bind a few documents a couple of times per week. Here s a list of this product s strengths and weaknesses....
Strengths:
* The C110e has a pretty good binding capacity of 300 sheets. This should be a good enough capacity for a lot of potential users.
* This product can also punch 15 sheets at once. You can do it simply by pressing the button located on the left side of the machine after you ve inserted your paper into the device. Since there s no handle that s located on either side of the device, the chances of developing or aggravating a repetitive motion condition (i.e. carpal tunnel syndrome) are slim.
* You can use both plastic combs and GBC ZipBind spines with the C110e. It has a storage tray for your supplies.
* Vital parts of this machine are made from metal, including the comb opener. This is fantastic because a comb opener with plastic parts (especially the teeth) would be rendered useless after a period of time.
* The machine has a comb selector guide to make selecting the right supplies for your books a little easier.
* Both plastic and oversized covers can be used with this device. There is an adjustable edge guide that makes working with oversized covers both possible and easy.
* The C110e has a nice, contemporary design that should be appealing to a lot of people. It s also pretty lightweight so you won t struggle when moving it. (The product weighs in at 24 pounds.)
* This is a very affordable product and it comes with a limited one year warranty you can use if problems arise.
Weaknesses:
* Although the 300 sheet punching capacity is good for an entry level comb binding machine, this does mean that the device isn t ideal for organizations that routinely produce longer documents. Not only can it not punch a super long document, it wouldn t be able to stand up to heavy, frequent use.
* Like some of the other GBC comb binding machines, the C110e doesn t do well if you try to punch plastic covers with it. If you decide to do so, make sure you don t punch more than 2 per lift. Trying to punch anymore will cause problems, potentially even damaging the motor.
* This machine lacks disengageable dies, so you will mainly be stuck with creating documents that are 8.5 x 11 . Trying to create books that are larger or smaller than that will be tricky and may not be possible at all unless you get creative.
* There is also no adjustable depth of punch margin control so you won t be able to dictate where your paper is punched.
While the C110e lacks a lot of the features most often found in higher end devices, it nonetheless is a reasonably priced product that would be great for offices needing an electric comb binding machine for occasional use. It s entry level for sure, but it works well, and it s a great value, so get one for your office today.
Author Resource:-
Jeff McRitchie is the designer and Director of Marketing for http://www.mybinding.com .He has written over 500 articles on binding machines,binding covers,binders,laminators,binding supplies,laminating supplies,paper handling equipments,index tabs, and shredders.
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