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Office Supply Checklist

July 25th, 2010

When setting up an office from scratch it can be a bit difficult to identify what particular products are needed.  You have to think about non-expendables  like a ruler, a printer and perhaps a laminator. Another thing is the expendable supplies. This can be things like pens, pencils and highlighters but also file folders and file labels. Some of these expandable supplies can best be bought in bulk from a warehouse type of vendor.

When looking for a vendor, consider looking for one that can offer next business day delivery and that a has a great exchange or return policy. In the beginning it will be hard to identity your needs over a particular time phrase. Because of this I would recommend you to monitor the use over the first month and then reorder bases on the usage of that first month.

Making a checklist with basic office item needs can save you a lot of confusion when walking in to the store. When making the list it makes sense to start with the non-expendable items. This way you can assure yourself to identify your specific needs in expendable items, including any fill-ups for the non-expendable items.

Expendable
Pens
Pencils
Highlighters
Erasers
Paper pads
File Folder
File Labels
Notes

Non-expendable
Ruler
Stapler
Scissors
File holders
File tabs
Printer
Laminator

Supplies
Paper
Printer Toner
Laminator machine film

This list is just an example for you to be on your way. When making your own list you will see that the need for office supplies is differs from person to person. The internet is a great tool to help you identify your office essentials. Just do a google search for office supplies and get a list with all the basic office supplies but also the more advanced thing that you might not have thought about otherwise.

Home Office Laminators

June 8th, 2010

A lamination machine is a very useful office tool. This simple and inexpensive machine makes documents robust and essentially waterproof. The glossy finish is also attractive and can be used to accentuate an otherwise drab bulletin. A small home-office laminator can add pomp and panache to any at-home craft project.

There are two main types of laminating media: The roll and the pouch. As a roll, the special laminating plastic can be cut to any size. Items to be laminated are limited only by the width of the lamination machine. Roll-type lamination is great for making banners and other long items that would not fit in a pouch. A laminating pouch is simply two sheets of laminating plastic which have been bound together at one or two edges. They come in standard sizes to fit standard paper with enough margin to completely encase the document in plastic. These pouches are most commonly found in 8.5″ by 11″ and are used to laminate standard sheets of paper. Pouches, however, can be found in sizes all the way down to a business card.

Lamination is not just for those who need hard-wearing documents. Collectors of leaf and flower specimens often use laminating pouches to preserve their samples. Laminating construction paper cut-outs makes them much more durable and kid-friendly. Posters and signs which need to be used outdoors can be laminated to last much longer than regular paper. In short, a laminator is a great tool to have.

A laminator is not out of reach of the home office. Most light-duty lamination machines cost less than a printer. Lamination plastic can get expensive in large quantities, but remains very affordable for home and personal use. Laminators take up very little space and can be stored in a desk drawer when not in use, making them a perfect non-invasive addition to any office environment.

All About Laminating Film

February 2nd, 2010

The film used for laminating varies in size, thickness, and style. Laminating film carries with it a variety of uses dependent upon the purpose it is intended for. Styles of laminating film include; roll, sheet, pouches, and tape. The reason being is that different models of laminators require a certain amount and type of film in order to do their job properly. The size of the item you wish to have sealed will determine the size and type of film that is needed. Each film style has a different purpose. For instance, roll film is used for sealing large projects like posters and maps while laminating sheets will work fine for sealing a marriage certificate and school awards. Laminating pouches on the other hand, can protect letters, Work ID badges, or school assignments.

For the roll type of laminating film there are two variations for purchasing, once more depending upon what model of machine you have. Roll film can be sold as an individual unit, or two to three to a package. There is also a cartridge version of roll film that gets loaded just as if you were replacing the ink or toner cartridge in a copier. Some examples of the models of laminators requiring a cartridge are the 3m Dual Laminating System, the BRT- LCD9 model by Brother, the Xyron EZLaminator, and the Brother TX2511, which is a laminated tape cartridge. Sheet style laminating films are almost always bought as a self-adhesive material and therefore they do not require the use of a machine, making them the easiest of these different types of films to apply to a surface. This film also comes in two common sizes, the 9″x12″ and the 4″x6″ for photographs. The pouches are perfect for enclosing letters, bookmarks, or storing your work ID badge. Pouches can be purchased in either sealed, or retrievable and costs between $2 to $30.