| If you've ever wondered what copier tabs are, you're | | | | - Consider your binding method. Copier-tabs are |
| reading the right article. This FAQ will answer your | | | | available with 19 holes (good for plastic comb binding), |
| questions about copier tabs and let you know what | | | | three holes (for three-ring binders), or no holes for |
| they're used for, how to use them, and what kinds of | | | | other binding methods. |
| copier tabs are available for your copier. So read on | | | | - Consider whether you want Mylar coated tabs and |
| and get ready learn everything you ever wanted to | | | | reinforced edges. These two options can add quite a |
| know about index tabs that you use with your | | | | bit to the cost of index tabs. However, they can make |
| photocopier! | | | | a huge difference in durability. Especially if your tabs |
| What are copier tabs? What can they be used for? | | | | are going to be used inside frequently referenced |
| They are blank index tabs that can be used in copiers | | | | documents. |
| and laser printers. They're great for customization, so | | | | What kind of copier tabs are available? |
| you can print your very own tabs that say exactly | | | | When ordering copier tabs there are literally hundreds |
| what you want them to. The uses of these tabs are | | | | of options available. However, understanding the |
| endless. You can use them in your proposals, | | | | different types of tabs is really not that difficult. It really |
| directories, training booklets, marketing materials, and so | | | | comes down to understanding the features that they |
| on. Any long document that needs to be broken up | | | | have. Here is a quick overview of the different |
| into sections can benefit from copier-tabs. You could | | | | features that you will commonly find in copier tabs. |
| even create customized subject tabs for your kid's | | | | |
| school notebook. The possibilities abound. | | | | 1. Paper Stock: The two most common choices for |
| What copiers can I use these tabs with? | | | | copier tabs are 90lb and 110lb index stock. Usually the |
| Xerox DocuTechs are the most commonly used | | | | paper is white. However, it is possible to custom order |
| copiers for working with copier tabs. However, just | | | | copier tabs in other colors. |
| about all of the major office machine manufacturers | | | | 2. Tab Coating: These tabs usually have either a plain |
| make machines that are compatible with the tabs, | | | | paper tab or a toner-receptive Mylar coating. The |
| including ones from Canon, Ricoh, and IBM. More and | | | | Mylar coating is usually clear but can be special |
| more machines are becoming tab-friendly, so if you | | | | ordered in colors if necessary. |
| have a favorite manufacturer, odds are you'll be able | | | | 3. Edge Style: Copier compatible tabs are available |
| to find a machine made by said manufacturer with | | | | with or without reinforced edges. They can also be |
| which to work. | | | | purchased pre-punched for use with ring binders or |
| What's types of things should I look for when | | | | standard binding styles. |
| comparing copier tabs? | | | | 4. Collation: Depending on your copier you may need |
| You have many choices when it comes to selecting | | | | your tabs to be collated in a specific order. The most |
| which tabs to use for your project. However, not all | | | | common collating style is single-reverse. However, tabs |
| tabs are created equal. Here are some things that you | | | | are also available straight-collated, double-reverse |
| should really look for when buying copier-tabs for use | | | | collated and uncollated. Check your copier's user |
| in your organization. | | | | manual to determine what style you require. |
| - Look for tabs that are made from xerographic grade | | | | 5. Cut: The last decision you have to make will be, |
| 90 lb. or 110lb index paper. Some companies choose to | | | | "How many tabs per bank?" The most common cut |
| cut costs and use less expensive paper stocks when | | | | has 5 tabs per bank. However, copier tabs are |
| creating their tabs. However, less expensive papers | | | | available with anywhere between 2 tabs and 25tabs |
| will often result in copier jams and curling problems | | | | per bank. |
| when running tabs through your copier. | | | | Hopefully this article answered some of your questions |
| - Look for tabs that are clean, meaning they won't | | | | about copier tabs. The next time you find yourself |
| gunk up your copier or printer. They also run through | | | | binding a document that needs to be broken up into |
| the machine smoothly so your work will be much | | | | sections, considering using copier-tabs so your work |
| easier and you won't waste time resolving paper jams. | | | | will be neat and organized! |
