Using a Fellowes comb binding machine, like the model shown in the reference, involves a few simple steps to secure your documents within a plastic comb spine. While the term "spiral binding" refers to a different method using a continuous coil, the video reference demonstrates the process for comb binding.
Here's how you use a Fellowes comb binding machine based on the provided reference:
Getting Started with Comb Binding
Comb binding is a popular method for creating professional-looking documents like reports, presentations, and manuals. It uses a plastic comb spine that opens and closes to hold punched pages. The machine is used to punch holes in your paper stack and then to open the comb for page insertion.
The Binding Process
Once your pages are punched (which typically happens using another part of the binding machine, not shown in detail in this specific clip), you are ready to insert them into the binding comb. The video reference highlights the crucial steps for attaching the pages to the comb:
- Prepare the Comb: Take your plastic binding comb.
- Position the Comb: Place the comb onto the machine's comb opener mechanism. Ensure the teeth of the binding are facing up.
- Open the Comb: Pull the lever on the machine. This action opens the rings of the plastic comb wide enough to accept your punched pages. The video explicitly states to "pull the lever so that your book is open enough to insert your pages."
- Insert Pages: Gather your punched pages. With the comb open, carefully thread your pages in. The holes in the pages should align with the opened teeth of the comb. Thread them through smoothly until all pages are on the comb.
- Close the Comb: Push the lever back (or release it, depending on the machine model) to close the plastic comb's rings, securing the pages inside the spine.
Your document is now bound and ready.
Key Binding Supplies
To bind a document using this type of machine, you will need:
- The document pages to be bound
- A Fellowes comb binding machine
- A appropriately sized plastic binding comb
- Optional: Front and back covers for a more finished look
By following these steps, you can easily and effectively bind your documents using a Fellowes comb binding machine.
