"The machine combines four key elements: Xerox 4112 copier/printer which prints the book block, an Espresso Book Machine, which trims and binds the book, a colour inkjet printer which prints the book cover and Espress Net SM Software, which drives the solution and links to an online library of available titles," explained Kalra.
Espresso book machine was made available in the USA since February 2011 with a software that connects an individual to online libraries like Google Books, Lightning Source, Inc, and Open Content Alliance – allowing to choose from over 3.3 million titles, in multiple languages.
"A retail book store equipped with the Espresso book machine will never disappoint a customer with the ability to print out-of-print books anytime they want," said Kalra.
Xerox also promoted and displayed some of their refurbished machines as part of the CEV (Certified Economic Value) programme. "The CEV programme has been well received with its many advantages," said Kalra.
"This way first-time entrepreneurs can associate with Xerox in a cost effective manner besides its greater environmental benefit of reducing indisposable e-waste," he added. Under this programme, customers looking for an affordable digital press can choose from a range of pre-owned Xerox production presses certified on a 29 point health check and offering post-sale service guarantee.
Xerox to launch Espresso book machines in India
The revolutionary concept of Espresso book machines is expected to hit the Indian shores in the near future. Speaking in the backdrop of one of the prominent stalls at Printexpo 2011, Pankaj Kalra of Xerox India shared the concepts of this much awaited concept in Print On Demand solutions.
