Review

Gerber Solara ion

Steve Ashton, managing director of SSAF Window Films, hopes to win new business with the higher quality print achieved by this wide-format inkjet

Wohlenberg Cut-Tec

Beefing up the build quality and including ground-breaking PC network control gave this guillotine range real longevity, says Nosmot Gbadamosi

Star product: Pantone ColorMunki

The first child of the Pantone/X-rite union, ColorMunki Design is an attempt to put technical colour-management tools in the hands of designers at an entry-level price.

I swear by my Markzware FlightCheck Pro

We introduced the software into our workflow to help identify problems in native PDF files.

Star product Oc JetStream 2200

The Oc JetStream series offers the continuous-feed market a range of high-speed colour digital inkjet kit for variable printing.

Star product Duplo DC-445 DuCreaser

Manufacturer Duplo had SME digital outfits firmly in its sight when it launched the DC-445 DuCreaser last year. The small-footprint device can apply up to 15 creases in a single pass and up to 50...

I swear by my KAS Mailmaster Compact

A client asked us to look at the feasibility of taking on a printing and mailing job with a tight 24-hour schedule in terms of speed, security and cost effectiveness.

Star product Antalis Print Speed

This uncoated paper and board range is marketed for its "excellent whiteness, opacity, bulk and rigidity".

I swear by my Vega-Fast inks

We started using Hostmann Steinberg's Vega-Fast inks about six months ago.

Star product: E-nGauge estimator

The E-nGauge litho estimating system is des-cribed by its manufacturer as a "revolutionary new litho print estimating package".

I swear by my: Presstek Vector platesetter

We realised it was time to drag the company into the 21st century and invest in a CTP system. Previously, we made our plates manually, which was time consuming.

Star product: HP Indigo 7000

The HP Indigo 7000 digital press prints at around 120 A4 pages per minute in four colour, which HP claimed was around 76% faster than the 5500.

I swear by my: Ryobi 755 WD

We tend to invest in technology rather than large numbers of people. Ryobi wasn't on my initial list of likely press manufacturers, but the B2-plus 755 caught my eye.

Star product: Ferag UniDrum stitcher gatherers

Ferag's UDR 350 and 440 stitcher-gatherers handle maximum speeds of between 30,000 and 40,000 copies per hour.

I swear by my: Pit Stop Mini Speed creaser

We have installed the first Pit Stop Mini Speed creaser and perforator with an online MB 38 folder from Encore Machinery.