subject: The Strengths And Weaknesses Of The Gbc Combbind C75 Plastic Comb Binding Machine [print this page] A comb binding machine is a great tool to have if you want to be able to turn your business and personal documents into great-looking booklets. If this is something that interests you, one machine you should consider getting is the GBC CombBind C75 binding machine. This is an entry-level device that's affordable and easy to use, and it will have you producing your own booklets in no time. Here's a rundown of this product's good (and not so good) attributes so you can tell if this is the right device for you and your office, whether you're working at home or out in the world.
Strengths:
* The C75 is able to punch holes into 10 sheets of letter-sized paper in one lift, and your booklets can be up to 125 pages long, so this is a great machine for personal or small office use.
* Each unit has a comb selection guide. This is a great feature to have because choosing the right comb can be a bit challenging. Also, the C75 is able to create booklets that have oversized covers thanks to the inclusion of an integrated adjustable edge guide.
* The handle is D-shaped and is perfect for all users, no matter if you're right- or left-handed.
* The teeth of the C75 are made from metal, so they're much more durable than the teeth found on GBC's other basic binding machine, the C55. (That machine's teeth are made out of plastic.)
* If you want to give your booklets a different look, you can use GBC ZipBind spines instead of plastic combs. ZipBind spines are 100% compatible with this device and it's easy to edit documents bound with these supplies. You can also use Komtrak Inspiral spiral combs with this system.
* This machine was designed to lightweight and compact, so not only will you be able to transport it, it won't demand all of your desk space.
* The C75 has a chip tray which is totally removable so you can empty it without spilling little bits of paper all over the place.
* This device has a limited one-year warranty and it costs less than a hundred dollars. The low price ensures this product can be purchased by anyone who needs a binding machine for either personal or professional use.
Weaknesses:
* Although the 10-sheet punching capacity is pretty good for a basic machine such as this, it's obviously not designed for high-volume use.
* This product lacks advanced features found in more expensive comb binding devices, such as disengageable pins. However, if you just need a basic machine to bind letter-sized documents, such features aren't necessary.
* This system is designed for binding limited numbers of thin documents for a small office or home office. Users who need to bind documents on a regular basis or who need to bind thicker books will want to choose a larger machine with a fuller set of features.
Overall, the GBC CombBind C75 is a very basic machine that gets the job done right and is available for a great price. If you want a simple comb binding machine, this is one product that would be perfect for you because it does everything such a device should do and it will always give you professional results so you can take pride in your work. So get the C75 today and get ready to reap the rewards of producing wonderful, hand-made booklets!
