New Products

Matik North America introduces the RC1 on-demand perfect binder, manufactured by DiBiTech & Co., Guesten, Germany.

The RC-1 is a single-clamp, zero-make-ready, cold-glue perfect binder that represents the first truly new approach to adhesive binding in many years, say Matik officials. On the RC-1, job size format changes are automatic. The operator simply inserts a book into the book clamp; sensors measure the book thickness, then transmit the data to all the components of the machine, including the cover-stamping unit. The operator then loads new covers into the feeder and starts binding.

Additionally, the RC-1 uses a patented vertical mill comprising two counter-rotating shafts that carry specially designed offset cutters.

The machine's vertical mill allows cold glue to penetrate the book block end far better than traditional systems that use hot glue, while using much less adhesive, company officials claim. Additionally, the cold glue is applied with a pressurized extrusion gun instead of with a heated glue pot and application roller. Cold glue avoids several problems associated with hot-melt units, such as heat-up time, expense, fumes, and operator safety.

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Navigator, exclusive from MBO America, is described as a digitally controlled technology that unites and integrates a new operating system in harmony with production monitoring and assorted machine controls. The Navigator is employed on the MBO marble-less folder, known as the Perfection. Navigator technology, via a 15" touch screen, has a menu of selections to optimize efficiency.

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Count Machinery Company presents the Speed Feeder PM, the newest addition to its line of perforating and scoring equipment for the digital workplace.

The new Speed Feeder PM is equipped with a PerfMaster output unit suited for large perforating and scoring jobs. It delivers accurate perforating and scoring with 100% accurate registration on any size sheet, claims the manufacturer, and an edge ratio of 4:1. It can load up to 21" of stock from 2½x3½" to 18x24", and run 8½" sheets at speeds up to 40,000 sheets per hour.

The Speed Feeder PM system enables fast set-ups and changes over from perforating, microperfing, and scoring applications, and features a wide selection of blades. Additionally, its new Top Friction Feed handles carbonless to glossy stock with no marking or cracking, say company officials.

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FP Mailing Solutions, which represents Francotyp-Postalia, has introduced Ultimail, a line of digital information-based indicia program-compliant postage meters intended for small to mid-sized company mail centers. Two models in the line, Ultimail 60 and Ultimail 90, are capable of printing up to 60 and 90 envelopes per minute, respectively. Both allow users to register and evaluate postage for up to 50 separate accounts, remove the postal security device, pre-select the meter counter to a given number of letters, and automatically date, auto re-date, correct postage, and dispense labels.

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Pantone, Inc. introduces PrintFIX, an integrated hardware/software solution that delivers accurate printer profiles for photographic ink-jet prints, created in part by ColorVision Inc., a Datacolor company.

Says the company, PrintFIX is the latest addition to the award-winning Pantone Colorvision line of color control solutions for photographic, design, and prepress applications.

Pantone says that PrintFIX offers a user-friendly solution for photographers and graphic and fine artists who are frustrated by prints that do not match their monitors, and who do not wish to invest in expensive, comprehensive color management solutions. The initial release of PrintFIX will support the majority of Epson ink-jet printers, with new models and manufacturers being added continuously.

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Fujifilm introduces FinalProof TPM, a high-resolution and consistent media that fits within established Creo workflows.

With FinalProof TPM, Fujifilm is bringing its high-end color and digital contract proofing experience to Creo Trendsetter Spectrum and Proofsetter digital halftone proofing devices. FinalProof TPM uses Fujifilm's Thin Layer Thermal Transfer technology along with Creo's SquareSpot imaging head to produce a precise and smooth image structure, says the company. FinalProof TPM is pigment-based, and is available in three sizes, including four-page, four-plus-page, and eight-page configurations. FinalProof TPM also features a CMYK color set and four spot colors.

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Quad/Tech, Inc. introduces its Precisa state-of-the-art ink control system, and a precision-engineered fountain system that can control up to 120 fountains for newspapers and up to 20 fountains for commercial printing operations.

Precisa segmented ink key technology maintains accuracy, regardless of light or dark coverage, claims the manufacturer, adding that hardened steel segment construction gives Precisa maximum longevity and increased accuracy.

Precisa enables adjustment capability down to 0.25 microns. Individual gear motors and a RISC processor drive the ink control system's steel key construction with hardened tips. Once a move is made, CIP4-compatible Precisa confirms the move with a feedback signal to ensure system accuracy, says Quad/Tech. Using the system's trackball to drag and drop, or by adjusting in percentages, ink key profiles can be controlled by segment, zone, fountain, or the entire press.

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Mohawk Paper Mills is featuring its Mohawk Color Copy line of premium digital papers, which are designed for today's high-resolution copiers.

Four products in uncoated and gloss finishes feature Mohawk's proprietary new Digital Imaging Surface, a unique technology that creates an even, uniform, smooth paper, says the manufacturer.

Mohawk Color Copy Premium is a 100 bright, Neon White shade offering with heavyweight papers available for premium color copy applications. Mohawk Color Copy 96 is 96 bright, Bright White shade, with a broad range of weights available for volume color operations. Mohawk Color Copy 100% Recycled is 100% post-consumer recycled fiber, 96 bright, with PCWhite shading. Mohawk Color Copy Gloss is 96 bright, Pure White shade, 15% post- consumer recycled fiber, with a gloss finish for brilliance.

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Enfocus Software is presenting its newest tools for more powerful, rapid, and accurate flow of PDF documents in the graphic arts, Internet, and e-paper markets.

Enfocus's latest versions of certified PDF-based solutions—including Enfocus PitStop Server, PitStop Professional, Instant PDF, and StatusCheck—feature many new enhancements, including Mac OS X compatibility as well as built-in support for new Enfocus CertifiedPDF.net.

Starting with PitStop Professional, Instant PDF, and StatusCheck, Enfocus solutions are completely Acrobat 6 compatible, with PDF 1.5 detection and correction capabilities as well as many other new features, including Pantone support.

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Printing Developments, Inc. is featuring a versatile new CTP plate product created to make printing simpler by streamlining prepress workflow, according to the company.

Delta 830, a thermal polymer CTP plate for sheetfed and web printers, has been designed for prepress efficiency and on-press performance. It complements PDI's other CTP products, Prisma and Prisma Steel.

According to the manufacturer, just one simple step with Delta 830 gets printers on press faster. Out of the imager, Delta 830's single-stage processor works in less than two minutes. With a single piece of processing equipment, users save up to six times the floor space compared to processing lines that need baking ovens, says PDI. Because Delta 830 requires no baking, printers reduce prepress and on-press variables, such as possible pre-baking imaging problems and post-bake plate cracking that contribute to downtime.

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