Equipment Available

Xerox Copiers
The Teacher Center is equipped with two copying machines. Our Xerox copiers have the capabilities of duplicating, grouping, collating and stapling. The copiers will copy 8.5" x 11", 8.5" x 14", and 11" x 17" originals. Cost: $0.04 per copy (each side)

Digital Duplicators
The duplicator is a less expensive way to print copies and is used when creating 50 or more copies from the same original. Different types of paper may be used: bond, index, vellum, construction paper, envelopes, newsprint, and paper bags. Cost: $0.03 per copy (side)

Ellison Letter Machines
The Patented Ellison Letter Machine is the original letter and shape cutting system. By using this machine, letters, numbers, and shapes can be cut uniformly, as well as quickly.

* There are four sizes of dies: extra-large, large, small, and tiny.
* Borders, dioramas, and nameplates are also available.
* If pre-cutting paper is desired, simply pre-cut the construction paper 4.5 x 5" squares.
* Four thicknesses of paper may be cut at one time.
* Tip: Laminate paper before cutting to save time and energy!

Ellison Die Cuts
The Teacher Center has over 2000 shapes and letters in our collection, and we are still adding more! The dies may be used to cut paper, pop-up sponge material, cardboard, fabric, foil, foam, wallpaper, contact paper, or felt. Dies are great for making math manipulatives, bulletin boards, bookmarks, puppets, posters, banners, games, flash cards, or embossed projects.

Ellison Embossing Machine
Used in conjunction with an Ellison Die-Cut machine, embossing can make an ordinary program look like a work of art! Embossing is the process of creating images that are raised from the surface of a piece of paper. Embossing adds that special, elegant touch. Cost: Free

Laminators
The Teacher Center has two 25" wide Laminex laminators, two 27" wide Laminex laminator, and one 42" wide laminator. Lamination preserves and protects newspaper articles, posters, bulletin-board items, folders, booklets, banners, or other flat items.

Helpful Hints: Certain items cannot be laminated, such as:  foam board, cardboard, glitter, and Popsicle sticks. When gluing, glue sticks are the better choice rather than Elmer’s or school glue.
Cost: $0.18 cents per foot...25" and 27" laminators

          $1.00 per foot.............42" laminator

Electronic Labeling System
The Labeling system is a machine used for making labels for folders, name tags, and books.
Cost: $0.96 per foot

Chart Pro Plus II
The Chart Pro Plus II is usually used to make banners, although 23" x 31" posters may also be made. When creating a banner, the length of the banner depends on the font, style, and the number of words used. Printing on a white background, one color of ink may be chosen for the lettering: black, blue, red, green, purple, and maroon.
Cost: $6.00 for a poster or $2.10 per foot for banners

Ibico Binding Machine
Create professional booklets with plastic spiral binding! Four Ibico Binding Machines are available for that punch 19 holes in a sheet of paper to accommodate the plastic bindings of basic colors. Eight sheets of paper may be punched at a time. Colors: black, white, blue, green, red, maroon, and clear.

Cost:

* 3/8" spiral binding: $0.07
* 1/2" spiral binding: $0.12
* 3/4" spiral binding: $0.18
* 1" spiral binding:    $0.24

Badge-A-Minit II
Pin-backed buttons are created by using this simple machine. Color copies of photographs may be used to create attractive buttons. The best buttons are made with very thin paper, such as bond paper or gift wrap. Cost: $0.24 each

SuperZoomer
The SuperZoomer machine enlarges any 8.5" x 11" paper to 18" x 24".  Posters are produced with back ink on a rainbow of colored index paper.  The Super Zoomer is truly a teacher's best friend!
Cost:  $3.30 per poster

Computers
Computers are located in the back of the Teacher Center and are connected to a laser printer. They have access to Internet, Word, Publisher and Excel.
Cost: $0.04 per printed sheet