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:
- Use the built-in cover size selector located on the upper right corner of the machine to measure the thickness of your book.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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.
- 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.