Plug the thermal binding machine into an outlet and turn it on.
Gather the papers that you want to bind. Fan the papers with your hands to reduce static electricity between the sheets. Smooth the papers flat and make sure that all of the edges are even.
Hold open the binding cover. Place the papers into the binding cover, with the edge you want bound going in first. This will be the spine of your book. Keep the pages straight and even. Close the binding cover around your document.
Insert your covered document into the thermal binding machine with the spine facing downward. The edge of the binding cover will align to the right of the guide. Most machines should begin the binding process automatically. If your machine does not, press the switch that starts the binding process. Most machines also have a preset binding time. If your machine does not, set the desired binding time.
Remove the covered document from the machine when it has finished the binding process. Press the spine of the new book flat against a hard surface to help the adhesive set.
Place the new book into the cooling stand on the thermal binding machine. After 15 minutes, the spine should be completely set.