The technology is quite simple and works this way: Employees scan their index fingerprint into the time clock. Employee identification information is then associated with that unique scan. From that point forward, the employee may log in and out of work by simply using their fingerprint scan.

This is not only convenient for the employee, but also a significant security feature for the employer. Here’s why: The most substantial benefit of using a biometric employee time clock is the complete elimination of buddy punching. Buddy punching unfortunately happens when a fellow employee punches in and out of work on behalf of a coworker. A biometric time clock ensures that an employee is only being paid for the work they are doing. This keeps employees honest and lets employers rest easy knowing they have a fool-proof method in place for avoiding buddy punching.

Roller cleaner is not a necessity, but it most certainly ensures optimum performance when folding large volumes of paper. Just a word of warning: Never use other chemical cleaners, such as rubbing alcohol, to clean your paper folder rollers. Alcohol will dry out the rubber rollers and cause cracking.

Office Zone also sells Static Eliminator. This is an aerosol spray that may be applied to various components of a paper folding machine, helping to cut down on static electricity. Static electricity causes paper sheets to stick together and cause paper jams.

Ameri-Shred specializes in heavy-duty commercial, office and business shredders. Thanks to this relatively new brand of paper shredders to Office Zone, you can support US commerce and shred large volumes of paper and not worry about overheating or breaking down. These are durable, 100-percent American-made paper shredders. Each model is manufactured with high-quality solid steel parts. This means your shredder will cut through thick stacks paper without flinching.

Most Ameri-Shred paper shredders are capable of shredding through hundreds of pounds of paper per hour. One model can even destroy 230 sheets of paper at a time! Be sure to take a closer look at all American-made Ameri-Shred paper shredders today.

The PL4A is literally a marvel of quality product engineering. We admit that the machine isn’t the most stylish, but it’s what’s inside that counts. The PL4A is a small, rugged lamintor thanks to its internal metal gears and a beefy motor. You can laminate business cards, ID cards, luggage tags, tickets, you name it, all day and the machine simply doesn’t quit.

The independent heat and motor control system of the American-made PL4A allows it to be left on standby (heat ready) for hours at a time without wearing out the motor. The handy standby feature means you can instantly re-start laminating at any time. The PL4A is rated as a high-volume, high-quality, pouch laminator and comes highly recommended by Office Zone.

Digital pen tablets allow the operator to use a pen-like instrument to sign a plastic pad that captures that signature and transforms it into an image. This image can be stored in a database, be pasted into a document, be e-mailed and much more. There are several uses for these devices.

Many digital capture tablets can be integrated into existing software programs. Topaz, one of the leading manufacturers of these types of devices, has several developer kits available for use with multiple programming languages. Some kits make it possible to even securely sign documents over the Internet. Topaz manufactures lines such as the SigLite, SignatureGem and more.

Not all capture pads are the same. They vary in design and function, depending on the need for the device. The most basic signature capture pads typically handle around 10,000 signatures. Other signature capture pads can handle upwards of 250,000 signatures.

Entry-level signature capture pads do not include a visual LCD interface. They simply capture a signature, albeit there is a guide line letting the customer or user know where to sign. This is often all that is needed. LCD versions of signature capture pads include visual guides on where to sign the signature and allow the user to see their signature as it is being signed. LCD pads will often allow the integration of a menu guide for use with POS systems.

If you still require a paper copy, for filing or legal issues, there are signatures capture tables that use a sheet of paper on the surface, but can still capture the data digitally underneath the paper. The surface area of the signature capture pad varies as well, depending on how large a signature or how much data needs to be captured or displayed. Most pads have at least a 1 x 5-inch surface area.

Signature capture pads continue to rise in use and popularity. You can find out more information about digital pen tablets by contacting Office Zone.

There are many questions one asks when researching packaging material for the new machine. Should I buy PVC film or Polyolefin film for my shrink wrap machine? What is the difference between the two? Is one better than the other?

The first thing to consider when looking for packaging material is to analyze what you will be packaging. With regards to the type of shrink wrap film you use, one must determine whether or not the product is edible, if multiple products be packaged together, if there are any sharp corners and whether or not the shrink wrap machine be used indoors.

The two most common types of shrink wrap film used today are PVC and Polyolefin film. PVC film used to be the film of choice. It was inexpensive and widely available. Polyolefin film has been growing in popularity over the past few years and is now almost as common as PVC shrink film.

PVC film is still very popular for use with CD and DVD packaging. You will also find PVC film being used to package boxes, software and other non-edible products. PVC film is more brittle than Polyolefin film and is not good for use with bundling multiple products. PVC film is also not safe for use with food products. PVC film emits an odor that some may find irritating if being used indoors. It is always recommended to use PVC film in a well-ventilated room.

Polyolefin film is very popular for use with food products, gift baskets, bundling multiple products and more. Poly film is more pliable than PVC film and does not tear easily. Polyolefin emits little odor and is fine for use indoors. As mentioned before, polyolefin is perfectly safe to use with food.

Most shrink wrap machines are capable of using both PVC and Polyolefin film. The heat required to shrink both types of film is about the same. Polyolefin and PVC film can be shrunk using a heat tunnel or a heat gun.

Shrink wrap continues to be the preferred choice for packaging products. Contact Office Zone for more information on shrink wrap machines.

Shrink wrap machines used to be traditionally used for packaging CDs and DVDs. It was also used to package software boxes, tapes and other items. While shrink wrap can still be used to package CDs and DVDs, shrink wrap can also be used to package old documents, invoices, gift baskets, soap and much more.

There are two main types of shrink wrap machines available. These are known as I-bar and L-bar shrink wrap machines. Both machines are relatively easy to set up. I-bar sealers are typically designed for low to mid-volume shrink wrapping and L-bar sealers are designed for mid to high-level shrink wrapping.

I-bar sealers utilize a single sealing bar. This single bar is brought down in order to cut the film. It usually takes about three passes to fully seal a product with film. Once the film is cut around the product, a heat gun is used to shrink the film.

L-bar sealers use an L shaped sealer bar that cuts the film around a package in one single pass. This makes packaging extremely fast. Once the package is sealed with film, it can be shrunk using a heat gun or can be shrunk even faster with a heat tunnel. Many L-bar sealers now come with a built-in heat tunnel.

There are two types of shrink film that can be used with shrink wrap machines. These are PVC and Polyolefin film. PVC film has been around a while and is traditionally used to package CDs and DVDs. PVC film is more brittle and emits more odor when shrunk. PVC cannot be used with food.

The newer, and now more popular, Polyolefin film is more stretchy than PVC film. It is safe to use with food and costs about the same as Polyolefin film. Polyolefin film emits little odor and is safe to shrink indoors. PVC film and Polyolefin can both be used with most shrink wrap machines.

If you previously thought shrink wrap machines were not a viable option for you, you should reconsider and look at the wide variety of shrink wrap available today.

These displays are certainly nothing new. They have been around for decades. Found in gas stations, dentists offices and school halls, plastic display racks do a great job of presenting material in a clear and professional way. This style of rack, however, has gone through its share of growing pains.

Plastic display racks used to have a bad reputation of breaking easily, creating cracks and sometimes-dangerous jagged edges. Because of this reputation, many people have been cautious about using this style of rack. Wooden magazine racks continue to be the display rack of choice for lobbies and businesses throughout the world.

Literature displays made from plastic are no longer made from flimsy plastic, but rather Polyethylene Terepthalate Glycol (PETG) plastic that is shatterproof. Most plastic displays are made from this material. It is still clear and professional, but isn’t dangerous and is also capable of resisting scratches. This improves its longevity.

Display racks made from plastic are available in a wide range of shapes and designs. One of the most popular designs is the wall-hanging rack that can be bolted to a wall. Pocket sizes range from model to model, but are primarily used to display magazines, brochures and other literature.

These may also be found in desktop display rack models and carousel desktop models for displaying smaller volumes of literature. Another popular style is the corner hanging rack, which is great for tight spaces and makes great use of space usually not used for anything.

Plastic display racks are a viable and smart option for those just beginning to look for a way to display magazines and literature or who are in need of a replacement rack.

1. First off, vacuum food sealers are no longer just huge machines that sit in the backroom at a grocery store or packaging plant. They have really come down in size and are now so compact they can be used on a counter or table. Some models are so light (12 pounds) that they could even be used on a flimsy card table. This compatibility and convenience makes packaging food at home possible.

2. Vacuum food sealers can extend the life of perishable food by up to 3-5 times. This can really save a family money. How many times have you had to throw out food because the Tupperware container or Ziploc back didn’t do its job? A vacuum-sealed bag removes 99.9% of the air and dramatically cuts down on bacteria that can spoil food. This can be for freezer or fridge use.

Do you like to fish or hunt? Chances are pretty good that meat from fish or deer will be thrown in the freezer for later use. Unfortunately, food placed in the freezer for storage can suffer from freezer burn. Meat is very susceptible to freezer burn. Vacuum-sealed meat is impervious to freezer burn.

Fruits and vegetables from the garden can also be vacuum packaged and placed in the freezer for later use. Many people like to vacuum package strawberries or raspberries for freezer storage to be made into jam months later.

3. Have you ever heard of sous vide cooking? Sous vide isn’t a clothing line, but a creative way to cook food in a vacuum bag. Sous vide is French for “under vacuum.” Using boil barrier vacuum seal bags, food (such as ribs) can be vacuum-sealed and boiled. Many people like how the flavor of marinate sauces and natural juices are kept in the bag during the cooking process. The end result is a flavorful meal. Cookbooks are available online with step-by-step recipes.

Packing food with a vacuum sealer is a practical and convenient way to preserve and protect food. Contact Office Zone for more information on vacuum food sealers.

Before explaining the different types of WireMac models available, it is important to know that there are two distinctly different types of wire binding machines. This distinction is based on the hole punching pattern. These are 2:1 pitch and 3:1 pitch.

Two-to-one pitch hole patterns punched by 2:1 machines can only use 2:1 pitch supplies. The same goes for 3:1 pitch elements. Three-to-one pitch hole patters have holes punched closer together, creating a “tighter” look. The 2:1 machines have the holes spaced farther apart, making it possible to bind thicker books.

Types of Wiremac Machines:

1. Basic Akiles Wiremac – The basic model is available in either a 2:1 pitch or 3:1 pitch hole format. Once a hole format has been chosen, it cannot be changed. In other words, the punching die cannot be swapped out for a different style. These machines punch around 20 sheets at a time and are made from all-metal construction. These are great for low to medium-volume use.

2. Akiles Wiremac Duo – The Duo version includes both 2:1 and 3:1 punching dies, allowing this machine to use both types of wire binding elements. This is ideal for businesses that want the versatility of using multiple types of bookbinding. This machine is slightly larger than the basic model, but is still compact enough to sit on a counter or desk. It is made from all-metal construction.

3. Akiles Wiremac Combo – This machine is available in 2:1 and 3:1 pitch designs, depending on the user’s preference. It also includes a comb-binding machine, for added convenience. This also means that the combo can be used with 19-ring wire, sometimes referred to as wire comb. This machine is a great option for multiple format binding.

4. Akiles Wiremac-E – The model, from Akiles, is available in either 2:1 or 3:1 punching patterns. The advantage of the Wiremac-E is the electric punch. This punch speeds up the binding process and is ideal for medium to high-volume binding. This machine is also made from all-metal construction.