Production Area Services
The following lists the production services and supplies available in the IRTC:
NOTICE: The MCISD IRTC Production Area services are only available to Monroe County educators. A Monroe County school district ID badge must be shown at the time of use.
Binding Machine
Use the electric binding machine to punch holes and bind loose paper into image-enhancing booklets, reports, handbooks, and more. Plastic binders range from 5/16" to 2" in diameter.
Ellison Letter Machine
Download the complete Ellison Die Cut list.
This is a manually operated press that will cut out letters and/or shapes from templates called dies. The dies can be used to cut construction paper, poster board, felt, fabric, magnetic sheets, or static cling vinyl. You may bring in your own materials or purchase them for a nominal fee at the IRTC counter. Please refer to the supplies price list for current prices. There is no charge if you provide your own materials.
HOT Laminator Machines
The IRTC houses two laminators for your convenience. These machines will laminate paper up to 1/16" thick (poster board thickness) and 27" wide.
Color Poster Maker
The Color Poster Maker will allow you to print color posters on a large variety of media and in an assortment of sizes. The sizes range from small 8½" x 11" posters to 24" x 36" classroom posters. Large custom banners and many more sizes are available to choose from. You can also make bumper stickers and vinyl decals. Ask an IRTC staff member for assistance when using this program.
3-Hole Punch
An electric three-hole punch is available for use free of charge. It can punch a maximum of 6 pages at one time.
Art Supplies (limited amount)
We provide a limited amount of art supplies that may be used in conjunction with the other production supplies and services provided in the Teacher Production Area of the IRTC. These include pencils, crayons, staplers, and glue, to name a few.
Colored paper and construction paper (8½" X 11")
Ellison Specialty Papers
There are a variety of specialty papers that may be purchased for use with the Ellison machines. These include cling vinyl, sponge paper, and more.
