Office Machine Operator how-to

How to Coil-Bind a Manual

Binding makes documents usable.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Binding makes documents usable. In short: collate; add; punch, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Collate pages.

  2. Add covers.

  3. Punch holes.

  4. Insert the coil.

  5. Crimp the ends.

  6. Check page order.

Safety reminders for office machine operators

  • Use paper cutter guards
  • Keep hands clear of machines
  • Lift paper safely
  • Ventilate printing areas

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