The Perfect Bind T-30 is INCREDIBLY easy to use! Just place your document inside a thermal binding cover and the machine will do the rest! The heat from the machine activates the adhesive within the cover's spine, creating a secure bind! Wait until the buzzer sounds and the the binding process is finished. The T-30 also has a built in cooling rack attached to the back of the machine providing a convenient place to let one set of documents cool while you bind the next one. The Perfect Bind T-30 is FULLY COMPATIBLE with standard thermal utility covers and soft covers! *The Perfect Bind T-30 can also be used to bind hard covers, however hard covers may require two binding cycles.