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The Rhino Tuff HD7700H
takes the design and the features of the HD7700 and flips the punching
mechanism for users who prefer a horizontal punching throat.The HD7700 is not only easy to use
but also has a huge number of features that are simply not included on
other heavy duty binding punches. These help to set the HD7700 apart
from its competition.

Overview:

• The Rhino Tuff HD7700H
  takes the design and the features of the HD7700 and flips the punching
  mechanism for users who prefer a horizontal punching throat.
• Although
  the machine looks a lot different from the vertical 7700 this machine
  includes all of the great features including the large punching
  capacity, chip tray, easy die change and heavy duty construction.
• In
  fact, many users find that the HD7700-H is actually a little bit easier
  to use than the standard HD7700 vertical punch. Especially for
  operators that are used to using a horizontal feed punch such as the
  GBC Magnapunch or 111PM.
• The HD7700 is not only easy to use
  but also has a huge number of features that are simply not included on
  other heavy duty binding punches. These help to set the HD7700 apart
  from its competition.

Strengths / Features:

• One
  of the most impressive things about the HD7700H is its punching
  capacity. Depending on the hole-pattern that you are punching this
  machine can punch as many as 55 sheets of paper at one time.
• As
  a rule, the more holes that you are trying to punch at once the less
  sheets you can punch. Thus, this machine can punch 55 sheets of paper
  when punching a three-hole or Velobind hole pattern and only 40 sheets
  of paper when punching a 4:1 pitch spiral coil pattern. No other
  modular binding punch comes even close to these numbers.
• The
  HD7700 Horizontal uses the Rhino Tuff patented quick die change
  technology. All you need to do in order to switch punching patterns is
  to release the die locks and slide the old die out of the machine, you
  can then slide a new die set into the slot and lock it in place. There
  are twelve standard dies and fourteen custom dies for the HD7700H
  giving you a huge selection of punching options with this machine.
• Although
  other modular binding punches on the market offer fourteen inch
  punching throats, not all of their dies are fourteen inches wide.
  However, with the 7700H all of the dies are fourteen inches wide. This
  means that you can punch legal sized sheets of paper in one step. Plus,
  the open throat on this machine allows you to punch longer sheets using
  a two step punching process.
• The horizontal design of the
  HD7700-H makes this punch simple to use and easy to load. For years
  many of the largest and highest quality binding punches have been
  horizontal and many experienced operators have come to prefer this
  orientation. This machine comes standard with a foot pedal to operate
  the punch. However, users can order a versa switch for paper activated
  punching or a palm switch for push button punching.
• When it
  comes to construction, the HD7700H sets the standard for heavy duty
  punches. The case, internal components, die set and even the chip tray
  are made of heavy duty steel and other metal alloys. This machine is
  designed to be used every day in a high volume print shop or bindery
  without having any problems. The HD-7700H comes with a one year
  warranty on both the die set and the machine which shows just how
  confident that Rhino is in their equipment.
• On top of all of
  these features I have already listed there are a number of other great
  things that help to set this machine apart from its completion. It has
  an extra large chip tray and a manual reverse feature to help clear
  paper jams. It even has an LED display to tell you if your die isn’t
  loaded correctly.

Weaknesses / Limitations:

• One
  of the weaknesses of this machine is simply its size. In order to
  convert the HD7700 into a horizontal punch without completely
  redesigning it Rhino simply flipped the existing machine on its end and
  attached it to a heavy duty base. The resulting machine is massive. It
  weighs over one hundred pounds and measures 21″ x 21″ x 19″. This is a
  big machine.
• The big claim to fame of the HD7700H is that it
  can punch more paper than any other punch on the market. However in my
  tests, the punching quality was extremely poor when I tried to punch
  the maximum capacity of this machine. The holes were ragged and the
  sheets of paper became welded together from the extreme force that was
  exerted to punch the holes. In some cases the paper even buckled
  between the holes. In order to achieve a good punch quality I had to
  punch half or less of the maximum. This was disappointing especially
  for a machine that is often used to create jobs that customers pay a
  great deal of money for.
• The HD7700H is an industrial
  punching solution and as such it has a look that is industrial. This is
  fine for a print shop, bindery or production floor. However, this
  machine will have a tendency to stick out like a sore thumb in an
  office environment. If you are concerned with asthetics and noise you
  will want to find a place in your office that is out of the public eye
  to place this machine.
• When Rhin-O-Tuff turned the HD7700 on
  its end and made it into a horizontal punch they ruined several of the
  features of the machine. The vertical model can be combined with an
  auto feed system to become a semi-automatic punch, the horizontal
  cannot. Likewise, the vertical model is designed to have pieces of
  finishing equipment or a die rack attached to the top of the machine.
  The horizontal isn’t designed for this. Your finishing equipment will
  have to have its own place on your countertop or work area.
• In
  comparing this machine to the GBC Magnapunch (its major competitor)
  there is no question that this machine has more features. However, the
  Magnapunch has a faster punching cycle, a sleeker design and most of my
  customers prefer using it to this machine. They find it easier to use,
  easier to change the dies and less complicated than this machine.

Recommendation:

• The
  HD7700-Horizontal binding punch is a great fit for high volume
  printers, binderies, copy shops and other organizations that are
  looking for a feature rich binding machine that can punch a lot of
  paper at one time.
• It has a legal sized punching throat, a
  huge assortment of dies and is one of the best built binding punches
  that is available on the market.
• The HD7700H is built for high volume users who prefer a horizontal punch and want an extremely durable punching machine.
• However,
  users who are concerned about punching quality, space issues and
  appearance may want to consider the GBC Magnapunch as an alternative to
  this machine. The Magnapunch is faster , easier to use and has long been
  the standard for heavy duty modular binding punches.

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