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Jeff McRitchie


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26th November 2009

Rhino Tuff PC-2004 Review

With its system of coil insertion that makes longer coils easier than with most machines, the Rhino PC-2004 can fairly claim some measure of innovation. Here we will weigh the relative merits of this machine and give you a list of what we think its streng...

26th November 2009

Rhin-O-Tuff OD4300 Review

Rhino's OD4300 is designed to work along side their OD4000 and OD4800 binding punches. It is meant for high volume, print shop and production floor use. In the following review, we will take a look at the relative merits of this machine, and give you a li...

26th November 2009

Renz TC-20 Calendar Punch Review

As one of two low-cost, manual thumb-cut machines on the market (the other being the Akiles Diamond 1), the Renz TC-20 is presented as an option for low to moderate volume users who produce calendars in small to medium numbers. The chief use of this machi...

26th November 2009

Martin Yale 101 Electric Paper Drill Review

The Martin Yale 101 is a paper drill that can drill a hole in stacks of paper up to one inch in thickness. If you have ever seen a drill press in operation, you have the gist of how the 101 works. Paper drills are handy devices that enable users to place ...

26th November 2009

Pro-Bind HardBack Book Hard Cover Crimper Review

As the only hardcover crimper currently available on the market, this Pro-Bind unit enjoys a clear advantage. For that reason, this review should probably be seen as more of an evaluation of whether a crimping machine is a necessary part of the process of...

26th November 2009

Lassco Wizer CR50P Cornerounder Review

Positioned as a heavy-use, floor-standing corner cutter, the Lassco Wizer CR50P is geared toward commercial printers and other industrial users. In the following article, we investigate the Lassco Wizer CR50P and give you a list of what we consider to be ...

26th November 2009

Rhino Tuff HC-8318 Wire Closer Inserter Review

Presented as a small, affordable wire binding solution for shorter run projects such as calendars, the Rhino HC-8318 is semi-automated system that purports to make the process quicker and easier. It even includes the ability to bind wire hangers into your...

26th November 2009

Rhino Tuff EWC-8370 Wire Inserter and Closer Review

Marketed as a faster, more accurate manual wire closer, the Rhino EWC-8370 is designed to help users with the often tricky process of double loop wire binding. We took a look at the EWC-8370 and in the report that follows we will give you a list of what w...

25th November 2009

PC200E Spiral Coil Binding Machine Review

As the least expensive spiral coil binding machine that offers disengageable dies and an electric coil inserter, the PC200E is well positioned in the marketplace. Presented as a binding solution for small or home offices, this machine has some strong feat...

25th November 2009

Lamitek Photosmart 13 Laminator Review

The emergence and increasing numbers if digital printers has sparked an interest in laminating machines that can work with high-quality photos and/or glossier printed pages. The Lamitek Photosmart 13 is a laminating machine that is designed to meet this d...

25th November 2009

Martin Yale 1217A Autofolder Review

For years the standard in paper folding machines, the Martin Yale Intimus 1217A is well-known in the small print industry for being a solid and flexible machine. Here we will take a look at some of its features, strengths and weaknesses to help you decide...

25th November 2009

Lamitek PhotoPro 13 Laminator Review

There are many laminators available and sometimes it is hard to know which one you should buy. It is always a good idea to get a versatile machine, such as one that can do both hot and cold lamination, while also providing a crystal-clear finish. One such...

25th November 2009

Rhino Tuff CI 3000 Coil Inserter Review

Rhino's CI 3000 features a unique design that purports to make it easier to do spiral coil book binding. It is especially designed to excel with larger documents that use thirty six inch coil. We investigated this machine, and here are some of its strengt...

25th November 2009

Martin Yale 700E Paper Cutter Review

A commercial-quality paper cutter, the Martin Yale 700E is meant to be used in smaller print shops or in-house production floors for medium to large businesses. Here we take a look at the 700E's features, and give you our assessment of its strengths and w...

25th November 2009

PC200 Spiral Coil Binding Machine Review

The PC200 is positioned as a low-cost spiral coil binding solution for low volume users. Here we take a look at this machine and examine its strengths and weaknesses. Strengths: The biggest advantage the PC200 enjoys over almost all of its competiti...