PRESS RELEASE
26 September 2004
New Watkiss Mini BookMaker
Low Cost Nearline Booklet Making for Digital Printers
Digital Print World 2004 (Watkiss Stand G23)
At Digital Print World, Watkiss Automation are launching the new Mini BookMaker, an affordable nearline booklet making solution for digital
print applications.
The Mini BookMaker accepts the output of multiple printers -
sequentially printed digital black and white, digital colour or offset -
converting digital print into finished booklets. The printed sheets are
automatically gathered in the required sequence and processed through the
online booklet maker to produce high quality finished booklets.
Paul Attew, Sales Director at Watkiss explains “For some years we have
sold the Document Finishing System to larger digital printers; but we
recognise the need to provide similar benefits for the low to mid range
printers also. To that end we’ve developed the Mini BookMaker which offers
an affordable solution for lower volume users.”
The Mini BookMaker is a modular system, giving customers the option to
upgrade or enlarge the system if requirements change. It has two, three or
four feeders using Watkiss’ patented SlimVAC feed system, combining air
blast separation with rotary suction feed. The result is reliable and
gentle feeding of a wide range of stocks from delicate digital print to
glossy coated cover stocks.
The gathered sheets are then passed into the online BookMaster booklet
maker where they are stapled and folded. The BookMaster staple-fold
booklet maker and trimmer combine maximum performance with cost
effectiveness. They are simple to operate and have a unique low impact
stapling mechanism that ensures virtually maintenance free operation. The
main wearing parts are included in the staple cartridge and are replaced
every 5,000 cycles when the cartridge is changed. The online TrimMaster
trimmer is an option which can be purchased at the outset, or added at any
time.
The Mini BookMaker is easy to afford and ideally suited to small and
medium sized printers where fast turnaround on-demand printing makes
in-house finishing essential.
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Press contacts:
Jo Watkiss
Watkiss Automation Limited
Watkiss House, Blaydon Road
Sandy, Beds. SG19 1RZ England
Tel: +44 (0)1767 682177
Fax: +44 (0)1767 691769
Email: jowatkiss@watkiss.com
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