How Do I Replace Pages in a Coverbind Book?

Thermally-bound books created with a Coverbind binding machine are secure, professional, and durable, but they can also be easily edited if necessary. Below is a step-by-step guide for removing or replacing pages in a Coverbind book:

  1. Begin by folding the corner of the page that you want to remove or replace. This will help you to easily identify the page when it is time to pull it out of the book.
  2. Place the book into the binding channel of your Coverbind machine with the spine side down. 
  3. Run the book through a binding cycle. This will re-melt the adhesive and allow you to edit the pages.
  4. As soon as the binding cycle is completed, lift the book out of the binding channel and remove the folded page by sliding it out from the bottom edge.
  5. If desired, insert a replacement page into the book, tapping the edges to align it to the rest of the pages. Run the book through another binding cycle to ensure that the pages are in contact with the adhesive.
  6. Move the finished book to the cooling rack, allowing it to cool for a minimum of two minutes before opening it. Your edited book is now ready to use.

How Do I Bind Books with the Coverbind 101 DFS Binding Machine?

The Coverbind 101 DFS binding machine is a semi-automatic thermal binder that creates professional-looking books in a matter of seconds – without the need for any manual input from the operator. Instead of requiring manual gluing or punching, the Coverbind 101 DFS uses adhesive-lined thermal binding covers for a neat and efficient binding experience that is well-suited for office environments. This productive binding machine can bind up to 30 books per minute and has a maximum capacity of 1/2″ per book (approximately 120 sheets).

Below is a step-by-step guide to binding books with the Coverbind 101 DFS binding machine:

  1. Place the inner pages of your book into the automatic cover size selector located on the top left of the machine. The selector will measure the thickness of your book and display the recommended spine width on the screen.
  2. Insert your pages into a thermal binding cover of the indicated size, tapping it against the table to jog the pages and align them with the spine.
  3. Once the green indicator light turns on, the machine is ready to bind. Insert the books into the binding channel with the spine side down. The machine will automatically begin the binding cycle and drop the books into the cooling rack as they are completed.
  4. After the books have been allowed to cool for at least two minutes, they can be removed from the cooling rack and used.

How Does the Coverbind 101 DFS Binding Machine Work?

The Coverbind 101 DFS thermal binding system is a user-friendly binder that is designed for maximum productivity. It is a semi-automatic thermal binder that is capable of binding up to 30 documents per minute, with a maximum per-book capacity of 120 sheets. Unlike most desktop thermal binding machines that require the operator to manually load books into the binding channel, the Coverbind 101 DFS allows users to insert a stack of books and binds them automatically – without the need to press a single button.

How Do I Bind Books with the Coverbind 5000 Binding Machine?

Designed for office use, the Coverbind 5000 thermal binding machine quickly creates durable books up to 500 pages in length (based on 20 lb. paper), without time-consuming punching or messy gluing. Using its 2.5″ binding channel, you can bind up to 15 books per binding cycle – making the Coverbind 5000 ideal for office use.

Below is are step-by-step instructions for binding with the Coverbind 5000:

  1. Use the built-in cover size selector located on the back of the machine (next to the cooling rack) to determine the appropriate spine size.
  2. Select the desired thermal binding cover and place the pages of the document inside. Tap the spine of the book onto a table to jog the sheets and align the edges of the pages with the edges of the cover.
  3. Set the book into the binding channel with the spine side down. The binding channel can accommodate up to 15 books at a time, depending upon the thickness of each book.
  4. Once all of the books have been placed into the binding channel, slide the clamp on the front of the machine toward the books until it stops.  This will automatically start the binding cycle.
  5. When the machine signals the end of the binding cycle, remove each of the books and tap the spine side against the table to help ensure that the pages make sufficent contact with the glue before it cools.
  6. Place each book into the cooling rack (spine side down) for a minimum of two minutes to allow the glue to harden. Once the spine is cool, the book is finished and ready to use.

How Does the Coverbind 5000 Binding Machine Work?

The Coverbind 5000 thermal binding machine is a desktop document binder that easily creates thermally-bound books up to 2″ wide and 14″ long. This model offers a maximum page capacity of 500 pages in a single book (based on 20 lb. paper), and the 2.5″ binding channel allows you to bind up to 15 smaller books at once. Since the Coverbind 5000 uses adhesive-lined thermal binding covers to secure the pages within the book, it provides a much faster and more efficient binding experience for small and large offices alike. Below is a video that shows the Coverbind 5000 in action:

How Do I Bind Books with the Coverbind Personal Binding Machine?

The Coverbind Personal Binding Machine is a compact, manually-operated thermal binding system that creates professional-looking books in just seconds. Using covers that have adhesive-lined spines, the Coverbind Personal Binder securely binds up to five books per cycle – ranging in thickness from 1/16″ to 1/2″ – with no punching or gluing necessary.

Below are step-by-step instructions for binding a book with the Coverbind Personal Binding Machine:

  1. Use the built-in cover size selector located on the upper right corner of the machine to measure the thickness of your book.
  2. Select a thermal binding cover that has the spine width indicated by the cover size selector and place the pages of your document inside. Jog the pages by tapping the spine of the book against the table to ensure proper alignment.
  3. Place the cover into the binding channel with the spine side down. Depending on the thickness of each book, you can place up to five books into the binder.
  4. Press the red button on the lower right corner of the machine to start the binding cycle. The red indicator light will be illuminated while the cycle is in progress and will turn off automatically when the cycle is completed (approximately 60 seconds).
  5. Remove each book from the binding channel and tap the spine against the table in order to ensure that the pages settle into the adhesive while it is still warm.
  6. Place the books into the cooling rack with the spine side down, leaving them to cool for at least two minutes before opening them. Once cool, the binding process is complete.

How Do I Bind Books with the TB-C20A Comb Binding Machine?

The TruBind TB-C20A Comb Binding Machine is a budget-friendly comb binder that is both easy-to-use and durable. The fully-disengageable punching mechanism is capable of punching up to 20 sheets at a time (based on 20 lb. paper), and can accommodate documents up to 11.81″ in length. The TB-C20A comb binder has a built-in comb opener that works with standard, 19-ring plastic combs. With a three-position adjustable depth margin, this model can bind books up to 2″ thick (approximately 425 pages).

Below is a step-by-step guide for binding a book with the TB-C20A binding machine:

  1. Begin by setting the depth margin of the punch based on the size of the book that is being bound. The depth margin can be placed in three positions – 2.5mm, 4.5mm, and 6.5mm – using the sliding bar on the left side of the machine. As a general rule, thicker books require a greater punching depth margin than thinner books.
  2. Set the side guide to match the sheet size of your document. To adjust the side guide, loosen the black knob that holds it in place and slide the guide to the desired position. Once the guide is in place, tighten the black knob to secure it.
  3. Disengage pins as necessary to prevent any partially-punched holes. To disengage a die, pull the corresponding silver lever straight out from the machine until it stops. If you need to re-engage a previously disengaged die, push the silver lever back into the machine until it stops.
  4. Insert up to 20 sheets (based on 20 lb. paper) into the punching slot, aligning them to the side guide and the back of the punching throat.
  5. Pull the handle toward the front of the machine to punch the pages, then return it to its starting position to complete the punching process.
  6. Continue punching your document in sets of up to 20 sheets until all pages have been punched.
  7. Place a plastic binding comb into the comb opener with the open side facing up.
  8. Gently push the machine handle away from you to open the comb, stopping when the comb is open enough to insert your punched pages.
  9. Insert the punched pages of your document onto the open comb, starting with the front cover and working back.
  10. Once all of the pages have been placed onto the comb, pull the handle forward to close the comb. To remove the book from the comb opener, lift it straight up from the machine.

How Do I Edit Books Using the Fastback 15xs Binding Machine?

The Powis Parker Fastback 15xs binding system creates durable softcover and hardcover books that can stand up to 50 lbs. of pull per page. In addition to being strong, books bound with the Fastback 15xs are also easy to edit. Below is a step-by-step guide to editing books with the Fastback 15xs thermal binder:

  1. Verify that the binder is in the “READY TO BIND” mode.
  2. Fold the corner of the page that you want to remove, then insert the page that you want to replace it with immediately behind. Ensure that the sheet is straight and positioned as close to the glue as possible, then close the book.
  3. Place your book into the binding channel, then press the “EDIT” button. The edit cycle will begin. The display screen will read “EDIT PREP,” the book clamps will close and the book will be moved toward the back of the machine.
  4. While the adhesive is being melted, pinch the front and back sections of the book so that the sheet with the folded page is left free. When the book clamps open and the display reads “EDIT NOW,” immediately pull the folded page out of the book. Tap the new page until it makes contact with the glue and is flush with the rest of the document.
  5. Lift your edited book out of the binding channel and place it into the cooling rack. Allow it to cool for a few minutes before opening it to ensure that the glue has set.

Note: If the page that you are removing does not lift out easily after the first editing cycle, run it through a second cycle.

How Do I Set the Bind Time on the Fastback 15xs Binding Machine?

The Fastback 15xs thermal binding machine from Powis Parker is a feature-packed, easy-to-use binding system that is ideal for office use. In just seconds, the Fastback 15xs takes your reports and presentations and transforms them into professionally-bound softcover or hardcover books. Though this model is designed to require almost no manual adjustments to bind most documents, it does offer the ability to easily make precise changes to the binding process in order to ensure a quality bind on even specialty paper types. The Bind Time setting allows you to increase the length of the binding cycle by up to 15 seconds to accommodate hard-to-bind paper (or even decrease the binding cycle length by up to five seconds when necessary). Below are step-by-step instructions for setting the bind time on the Fastback 15xs binding machine:

  1. Press the “OPEN” and “EDIT” buttons simultaneously to enter the Special Functions Menu. You can access this menu with or without a document in the binder.
  2. Push the “EDIT” button to advance through the menu; push the “OPEN” button to cycle through the menu in reverse.
  3. Select the “BIND TIME” option, then press the “BIND” button to confirm.
  4. The default message of “+00 SECONDS” will display on the screen. You can now adjust the bind time in five-second increments. Add time by pressing the “EDIT” button; reduce the length of the binding cycle by pressing the “OPEN” button.
  5. Once you have finished adjusting the bind time as desired, press “BIND” to confirm.
  6. Place your document into the machine, then press the “BIND” button. When prompted, insert the indicated Super Strip size and the Fastback 15xs will bind your document in the specified amount of time. During the binding cycle, the screen will briefly display the revised bind time.

Note: Unless a certain weight or type of paper is found to be particularly difficult to bind, changing the length of the binding cycle is not recommended.

How Do I Bind Books with the Fastback 15xs Binding Machine?

The Fastback 15xs binding system from Powis Parker is an innovative and dynamic thermal binding machine that is designed for large office use. It uses Fastback Super Strips to create both softcover and hardcover books with ease – without the need for messy gluing or time-consuming punching. Below is a step-by-step guide to binding a book using the Fastback 15xs binding machine:

  1. Turn the power switch to the “ON” position. The power switch is located on the lower left corner of the front of the machine. Once the machine is on, it will take approximately nine minutes to warm up. When it has reached its operating temperature, the display will read “READY TO BIND.”
  2. The book clamps will automatically open to a narrow width. If your document is thicker than the opening, press the “OPEN” button to create a larger gap for your book.
  3. Jog the pages of your book by tapping the binding edge against a flat surface a few times. This will help to ensure that they are properly aligned before binding. Place your jogged document into the Fastback 15xs, sliding it so that it is flush against the right side of the opening. Tap the pages again to make sure that they are aligned.
  4. Press the green “BIND” button. This will engage the book clamps and close them around your document.
  5. The display screen will indicate the correct Super Strip width based on the thickness of your book. Select a Super Strip of the indicated width, ensuring that the length of the strip matches the length of the binding edge of your document. Note: If you notice that some or all of your sheets have become misaligned, press the “OPEN” button to unclamp your document and realign your pages as necessary. Once the pages have been straightened, press the “BIND” button to continue the binding process.
  6. Insert the Super Strip into the guide on the right side of the machine, with the adhesive side up. Note: It is very important to ensure that the binding strip is inserted with the adhesive side up. If it is inserted upside-down, the glue will melt onto the surfaces of the binder and your document will not be bound.
  7. The binding cycle will begin automatically once the strip is inserted. When the binding cycle has been completed, the clamps will automatically open to release the document and the display screen will read “REMOVE BOOK.”
  8. Remove your bound document from the binding channel and place it into the cooling rack with the spine side down for a few minutes. Allowing your book to cool properly before using it will give the adhesive an opportunity to set and results in a durable, long-lasting bind.