The GBC CombBind C800Pro is a heavy-duty comb binding machine that makes creating your own custom books easy. Below are the instructions for binding a document using the GBC CombBind C800Pro:
- Begin by adjusting the punching depth margin. The black dial on the right side of the GBC CombBind C800Pro is the four-position depth selector that is used to adjust the margin between the punched holes and the binding edge of the paper. The margin can be adjusted from as little as 1/16″ up to 3/16″. Note: Wider margins allow the pages of thick documents to turn more easily and help to create a bind that is more secure.
- Disengage pins as necessary based on the length of your document. This model has a total of 21 disengageable dies to accommodate practically any document length. To punch the standard 19-hole comb binding pattern that is used to bind the 11″ side of letter-sized documents, simply disengage the first and last dies by gently pulling on the corresponding pins.
- Align your pages so that the edges are even, using either a paper jogger (recommended for large-volume binding projects) or by tapping your document against your work surface. Insert up to 25 pages (based on regular 20 lb. paper; sheets of thicker paper or cover stock will reduce the punching capacity) into the punching throat, using the side guide to ensure properly alignment.
- Step on the foot pedal to engage the dies and punch your document.
- For larger production runs, use the black knob located on the left side of the machine to lock in comb opening settings. Using the knob will allow you to automatically stop the handle at the same position every time for faster binding. Turn the knob clockwise to open, pull the binding handle to the desired opening (using a comb of the correct size in the comb opener as a guide), then turn the knob counterclockwise to lock in the setting.
- Insert the binding comb with the open side up, aligning the tines of the comb between the metal rake.
- Pull the binding handle forward to open the comb. The tips of the tines should be pointing upward with enough space to place the document onto them.
- Insert the paper vertically so that the front cover faces toward you.
- Once all of the sheets have been inserted onto the tines, lay the document flat on the top of the machine and return the handle to the upright position to close the comb.
- Lift the book vertically to remove it from the machine and complete the bind.