Do you need to take your documents, reports, presentations and proposals to the next level of professionalism?This article is designed to present some options for organizations that are looking to bind documents without the need for a binding machine.
Do you need to take your documents, reports, presentations and proposals to the next level of professionalism? One of the easiest ways to accomplish this is to choose a binding style that reflects a professional image that you can be proud of. However, for small companiesthat don't do a lot of reports, the initial cost of purchasing a binding system can be prohibitive. This article is designed to present some options for organizations that are looking to bind documents without the need for a binding machine. Here are five options...
1. Proclick: Using pre-punched binding paper and binding covers it is possible to create documents with GBC Proclick. All you need to do is print your pages onto the prepunched 32 hole paper, assemble your document and finish the binding. You can use the Proclick zipper tool that came in the box with your supplies to snap the spines shut.
2. Zipbind: The process for binding documents with Zipbind is identical to the process used to bind documents with Proclick. However, Zipbind uses 19 hole prepunched paper and covers. Again, all you need to do is print your document on the punched paper, insert the spines onto the document and snap them shut.
3. Spiral Coil: Using spiral coil prepunched paper and covers it is possible to bind documents using plastic coil without any need for a binding machine. The prepunched paper for this binding style is going to have either 43 or 44 holes. All you need to do is print your document on the pre punched paper and then spin the coil through the holes onto the edge of the document. To finish the binding process you will need to use a pair of pliers to cut off the excess coil and then bend the ends of the coil over so that the coil cannot spin off the edge of the book.
4. Velobind: It is possible to bind documents using four pin reclosable binding spines using 11 hole Velobind prepunched paper and covers. With this style all you need to do is insert the pins through the holes in the book and the receiving strip. You then simply snap the excess portion of the pins into the back of the receiving strip.
5. 3-Ring Binders and Screw Posts: The final option for binding your document without the use of a binding machine is to use a 3-ring binder or screw posts. Three ring view binders allow you to insert your own printed information into the front, back and spine of the binder. This helps to give your view binders a customized look and feel. Screw posts can also be used to bind documents without the need for a binding machine. With both of these options you can either use a common 3-hole punch or you can purchase pre-punched three hole paper and covers.
All five of these binding options provide a different look and feel and do not require a binding machine. For companies who are small and only need to bind a few documents, any one of these options can be an excellent choice. Really, it just comes down to the look and feel that you want for your documents and reports.
About the Author Jeff McRitchie is the designer and Director of Marketing for MyBinding.com. He has written over 100 articles on binding machines, binding covers, binding supplies,laminators,laminating supplies,paper handling equipments,binders,index tabs, and shredders.
