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== Duplicators == | |||
There are many models of [[risograph]] or other stencil-based machines. The [[:Category:Duplicator series]] pages go in detail into the different models, and their benefits and features. | |||
Here is a list of some commonly used equipment. Please help build out pages for the general types of equipment, where we can go into detail about what the equipment is used for. We may want to build usage tutorials and pages for specific brands or models of machinery too. | == Printshop and publishing equipment == | ||
There are many other pieces of equipment besides the duplicator machines used for making prints, books, booklets, zines, and other printed matter with stencil printing. Here is a list of some commonly used equipment to be aware of; with notes on sourcing, maintenance, tutorials for use. | |||
''Please help build out the pages below for the general types of equipment, where we can go into detail about what the equipment is used for. We may want to build usage tutorials and pages for specific brands or models of machinery too.'' | |||
'''Cutting''' | '''Cutting''' | ||
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* [[Bone Folder]] | * [[Bone Folder]] | ||
* [[Paper Folding Machines]] | * [[Paper Folding Machines]] | ||
* [[Paper creasing machines]] | |||
* [[Scoring Board]] (like Scor-Pal) | * [[Scoring Board]] (like Scor-Pal) | ||
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* [[Rulers]] - Westcott clear plastic 18" rulers | * [[Rulers]] - Westcott clear plastic 18" rulers | ||
* [[Loupes]] | * [[Loupes]] | ||
* [[Anti-fatigue mats]] | |||
* [[Scales]] (to weigh books/zines to confirm they were collated with the correct number of pages; for mailing packages) | |||
* [[Thermal label printers]] (for printing postage on sticky labels for packages, for example with [https://PirateShip.com PirateShip] in the US; for printing decorative or informational labels or stickers) | |||
Latest revision as of 12:15, 28 September 2025
Duplicators
There are many models of risograph or other stencil-based machines. The Category:Duplicator series pages go in detail into the different models, and their benefits and features.
Printshop and publishing equipment
There are many other pieces of equipment besides the duplicator machines used for making prints, books, booklets, zines, and other printed matter with stencil printing. Here is a list of some commonly used equipment to be aware of; with notes on sourcing, maintenance, tutorials for use.
Please help build out the pages below for the general types of equipment, where we can go into detail about what the equipment is used for. We may want to build usage tutorials and pages for specific brands or models of machinery too.
Cutting
Paper Handling
- Paper Jogger
- Collating Tower
- Swingline Finger Tips - for collating.
Paper Folding and Scoring
- Bone Folder
- Paper Folding Machines
- Paper creasing machines
- Scoring Board (like Scor-Pal)
Binding
- Electric Stapler (Rapid 106)
- Long arm booklet stapler
- Booklet Maker
- Thermal Binder
- Glue Binding Machines
Other Studio Equipment
- Light Box
- Hearing Protection
- Rulers - Westcott clear plastic 18" rulers
- Loupes
- Anti-fatigue mats
- Scales (to weigh books/zines to confirm they were collated with the correct number of pages; for mailing packages)
- Thermal label printers (for printing postage on sticky labels for packages, for example with PirateShip in the US; for printing decorative or informational labels or stickers)
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