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GBC CombBind C800 Plastic Comb Binding Machine Review
Overview:
- The GBC has been C800pro for decades. It used to be called the Ibico EPK21 and is one of the most popular desktop comb binding machines available on the market power.
- The CombBind C800pro is an all in one combination of liaison systems with an integrated electric punch, disengageable dies and a heavy duty manual can opener comb.
- This machine is produced by GBC (General Binding Corporation), which is the largest and most respected manufacturer comb binding machines in the world.
Features / Benefits
- The CombBind C800 Pro has a heavy electrical shock that can drill up to 25 sheets of paper at the same time. The punch is operated a comfortable and easy to use footswitch. The foot pedal helps increase productivity by allowing users to keep the pages are drilling with both hands.
- This machine offers high resistance manual comb opener that is capable of opening both round and oval comb binding spines. Starter of heavy metal fingers offers service and is managed by a single knob located on the left side of the machine. Unlike many other comb binding machines, handle of this equipment is operated by pulling the handle forward (not press back). This allows the C800pro to be placed against a wall.
- The machine also has fully disengageable dies and an open throat design. Despite the throat of the machine is only 12 inches wide, detachable pins allow you to drill almost any length of document.
- It is a practical document size chart on the front of the machine that will help determine the appropriate size combs for your document. Just slide your book on the size guide and tell you the size of the comb, you will need.
- There is a depth control margin suddenly on the side of the machine that allows the user to adjust the distance of holes from the edge of the document. This is an important feature for documents binding are very thin or very thick.
- The machine is made of high strength steel and is incredibly durable. In fact, many of these machines are still in use after decades.
Limitations / Weaknesses:
- Although the C800 has a 12 inch throat open drilling is not an ideal choice for organizations that do a lot of binding legal length. Fourteen-inch documents will require a process drilling two steps is time consuming. In addition, the comb opener on this computer is not enough to open and close the ring 24 legal size combs. This means you have to manually insert the last 2-3 rings on each book you plan to binding legal length.
- Although C800pro is extremely durable, cost to repair the engine in this machine can be astronomical. If the engine dies after the warranty period of 1 year will cost more than $ 1,000 for repair. Most users end up buying a new machine, if this happens. For this reason, it is a good idea to consider an extended warranty on this unit.
- The pedal used by the machine to activate the punching mechanism is suitable for long runs and the increase in drilling productivity. However, the pedal is constructed of plastic, and should be treated with care. It would also be good for the Pro C800 includes a button punching mechanism for short runs and occasional use.
- Although this machine can drill up to 25 sheets of 20 lb paper at a time should only be used to drill 1-2 plastic binding covers both. Drilling more plastic sheets at a time can perform drilling bolts and shorten engine life. This is a limitation shared by almost all the electric shock binding.
Recommendation:
- The C800pro is an excellent choice for schools, offices, mail rooms and environments of production target.
- The machine is extremely well built, comes with a 1 year warranty and is backed by the largest manufacturer of equipment Binding in the world.
- However, this machine is not a good option for users who need to do a lot of legal length for binding or large production environments. Such users would be better served by looking at one stroke and one independent binding modular plastic comb opener.
About the Author
If you need more information or would like to purchase the GBC CombBind C800 Plastic Comb Binding Machine or any of the other Plastic Comb Binding Machines that we carry please feel to visit our site or contact us with your questions.
This review was written by Jeff McRitchie who is the director of marketing for Mybinding.com. Jeff has written more than three hundred articles and more than two hundred reviews on Binding Machines, Binding Supplies, Report Covers, 3-Ring Binders, Index Tabs, Laminators, Laminating Supplies, Paper Shredders and Paper Handling Equipment.
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