Inserting Pages into an Existing Ring Bound Booklet

This section describes how to insert pages into an existing ring bound booklet.

To insert new pages into a ring bound booklet, perform the following procedure.

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

You can use the ring stand and ring opener to insert new pages into the 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

Ring stand
Ring opener

Punch holes into the pages that you want to insert into the ring bound 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. Gently press down on the ring comb to lock it into place.
Open the bound booklet to where you want to insert the new pages, and then place one of your hands on the ring stand.
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.
Holding the sides of the ring opener, carefully press down the opened rings.
To close a 100-sheet type binding ring comb, use the side of the ring opener that has the smaller grooves.
To close a 50-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 down with the ring opener.
Remove the ring comb from the ring stand.

When using the ring opener, take care to avoid injuring self or others and damaging nearby equipment.