Almost all comb binding systems will have a punch, either electronic or manual, that punches holes through your entire project consistently. In terms of binding, there will be a lever that is the comb opener. It opens the plastic combs, and allows you to thread the project through and close the comb around it.
What is the difference between spiral and comb binding?
The benefit to comb binding is that pages can be added or changed somewhat easier than with a spiral bound book. However, a comb bound book cannot open a full 360 degrees like a spiral bound book. It can only lie flat in the normal open position.
What does comb binding look like?
Comb Binding, also known as Cerlox binding or Surelox binding, makes use of a cylindrical plastic shape that has multiple curved tines along its length. This rigid plastic shape forms the book's spine and would resemble a hair comb if it were not formed into a cylinder, hence the name Comb Binding.