Inserting Pages into an Existing Ring Bound Booklet

This section explains how to insert new pages into a ring bound booklet.

When binding paper manually with the ring opener, take care not to trap or injure your fingers.

The ring stand and ring opener allow you to insert new pages into existing ring bound booklets. Use these devices when you need to insert covers, replace existing pages, or add new pages.

Ring stand and ring opener illustration numbered callout illustration

Ring stand
Ring opener

Punch holes into the pages that you want to insert into the ring bound booklet.
Make sure the position of the new pages' punch holes match those of the booklet.
With the ring bound booklet closed, place the ring comb on the ring stand so that each of the rings is in a groove on the stand.
Insert the spine of the ring comb into the fixing lug of the ring stand. Press down gently on the ring comb to secure it in the stand.
Open the bound booklet at where you want to insert the new pages, and then place one of your hands on the auxiliary plate.
Insert the sharp end of the ring opener into one end of the ring comb, and then push it all the way through the ring comb.
The rings of the comb will open as you push the ring opener through them.
Insert the new pages.
Using the sides of the ring opener carefully press down the opened rings.
To close a 50-sheet type binding ring comb, use the side of the ring opener that has the smaller grooves.
To close a 100-sheet type binding ring comb, use the side of the ring opener that has the larger grooves.
The rings of the comb will close as you press them down with the ring opener.
Remove the ring comb from the ring stand.

For details about how to punch the ring binding holes, see "Punching copies for ring binding", Copy and Document Server Reference.
When using the ring opener, take care to point the sharp end away from anyone nearby.