Two of the gadgets that every office needs are a hole punch and a stapler. Can you imagine office life without a stapler? It's simply unthinkable. All of your papers would be strewn about and it'd be way too easy to lose track of them. The same goes for the hole punch, whether you need to punch two holes at the top of your documents for filing purposes or you need three holes so you can store your papers in a three-ring binder. So, of course you need a hole punch and a stapler, but knowing which ones to get can be tricky because there are so many different ones available. Well, General Binding Corporation manufactures the GBC 3230ST electric hole punch and stapler so you can use just one machine to punch and staple your reports. And guess what? It's a great machine that could be the solution you're looking for, so keep reading to find out more about the GBC 3230ST.

The GBC 3230ST is a combination hole punch and stapler. This machine can staple and punch up to 24 sheets of 20 lb paper at once. With this system, you have the choice between a two-hole and three-hole punching pattern, which is extremely helpful. This hole punch/stapler is also very easy to use: all you do to operate it is push a button. (To switch between punching and stapling, you simply turn a knob to put the machine in whichever mode you need.) There's even a jam reverse feature that makes it possible clear up jams in a flash.

The GBC 3230ST has a handful of additional features, as well. The machine has a paper alignment guide to help you align your documents for precise punching and stapling. The chip tray has a translucent cover so you'll be able to tell when to empty the tray. Also, the GBC 3230ST has a very wide throat so you can use the machine with oversized paper, meaning you're not limited to stapling and punching letter-sized paper only.

Overall, the GBC 3230ST is a wise choice if your office needs a punching and stapling solution. The unit is affordable with a price point of less than $200.00, and it's well-constructed and comes with a one-year warranty. The fact that it can produce two- and three-hole punching patterns is a definite plus because it eliminates the need for a separate two-hole punch. The only drawback to the GBC 3230ST is the machine's stapling and punching capacity. While 24 pages is a perfectly reasonable capacity, those users who regularly work with thicker documents should go with a stronger higher capacity unit. Just keep in mind that if you need a larger capacity than 24 pages, you'll probably have to purchase a heavy duty hole punch and a heavy duty stapler separately. That's really what makes the GBC 3230ST such a great machine: it gives you the ability to punch and staple by using one easy-to-operate unit, meaning you'll save time and money. So consider purchasing a GBC 3230ST hole punch/stapler today and see how much more productive your office will be!