Fastback Binding Articles & Expert Tips

Using a Powis Parker Fastback 9 binding machine it is possible to produce high quality short run perfect bound books in just minutes. All you need is a Fastback LX-PerfectBack strip, your printed document and a wrap around cover. This article will describe the steps that are necessary for ...

Tired of the traditional punch-and-bind machines? Try out the Fastback 9 Tape Binding Machine by Powis Parker that is so ideal for small work spaces, either at home or at the office. Check out this video demo and see how fast can Fastback 9 finish a binding job using the LX binding strip, which ...

Continuing along in our series on the Powis Parker Fastback 9, this video takes you through how to edit a book. Whether you need to add, remove, or exchange a page in your document, doing so is simple and quick with the Fastback 9. Here is the audio transcript for this video: This is ...

In late 2006 Powis Parker Inc. released the new Fastback CP Binding Strip. The CP strip is designed as a solution for binding difficult to bind papers with the Fastback 15xs Binding Machine. The CP strip is designed for use with color copy and laser print papers up to 32# text. These color ...

Don’t panic if your text doesn’t fit when you’re using your Powis Parker Fastback. If your text is too long or too tall for the strip, the printer won’t print your strip. Once you press PRINT, the printer will advise you of this. This message – which tells you ...

One of the great things about the Powis Parker Fastback 9 binding machine is that if there is a problem, it provides you with an error message to help you figure out what is wrong. This article is designed to list the most common error messages, possible causes and potential solutions. Using ...

When you go to bind a document using the Fastback 9 binding machine you will need to make sure that you choose the correct binding mode. If your binding mode doesn’t match the type of strip that you are trying to bind, it can cause all sorts of issues with the quality of the bind. Each ...

If you have a Fastback model 9 binding machine or are considering purchasing one you might want to know about some of the different types of binding that you can do with your machine. This article will help you to identify the five different styles of binding that you can complete with the ...

The Powis Parker Fastback model 9 binding machine is one of the easiest to use binding systems available on the market. However, if you have never used the Fastback 9 or another tape binding system it can still be somewhat confusing. This article is designed to provide simple step by step ...

Perfectback LF strips produce a cover spine that hinges freely from the bound spine of your book block. Thus, the spine portion will lay flat when the book is opened. LF strips do not require heat for the final binding step, so you have the greatest freedom to choose your cover material or ...