Review

Horizon BQ-470JDF

In the late 1990s, a number of printers brought their adhesive binding in-house. Many started small, with single-clamp perfect binders turning out work at around 200 books per hour (bph), finding...

ECRM DPX System

The ECRM DPX began life in 1994. A year later, Apex Digital Graphics became the sole UK distributor for the platesetter, which was the first polyester platesetter to challenge imagesetters and...

Magnus 800

The Magnus 800 offers users a fully automated, user-friendly machine that processes up to 40 plates per hour.

HighWater Python

After making a comparison between polymer and processless plates, we decided to go with Python. Because of the type of plates we are currently using, we didnt need to change the processor.

Oc VarioPrint 6250

The name of the game now in cut-sheet mono digital printing is speed pure and simple. The various arguments over quality and range of substrates are far from settled, but they take a definite back...

Encode AMS

Rebecca Jacob, director of marketing resource management at The Facilities Group, can offer added value to clients with this configurable software tool

Theisen & Bonitz QSM 303

Theisen & Bonitz stitching, folding, and trimming machines were first made in 1985, just three years after the German manufacturer was formed. It was hoped that the versatility of the bookletmaker...

LithoTechnics Metrix 2.2

Ganging jobs may be rare, but this Australian firms software proves there are serious cost savings to be made.

Silicon Systems Flowmation

Jamie Robinson, production director of south London-based F1 Colour, has won new work on the back of his easy-to-use asset management system

Hamada B452A-I

Pneumatic control and a heavy-duty build extend the life of the Hamada, making it ideal for a secondhand B3 press purchase, reports Lisa Berwin

Halm Jet Press Plus XL

Andrew Haigh, press operator at Wakefield-based Paragon, loves his new envelope printer, and his boss is thrilled with the expanding orderbook.

Heidelberg Suprasetter A52/A74

These thermal platesetters may be entry-level, but screening and speed remain top tier.

Xeikon 4000

Xeikons entry-level 4000 blends some of the best elements of its bigger machines at a competitive price.

Hrauf BDM Compact 45

Lionel Bailey, bindery manager at TJ International in Padstow, could not be happier with his small and speedy casemaker, thats very operator friendly.

Presstek Dimension 400

Its small footprint and wide plate range has made it a popular choice, while its thermal imaging offers high resolution.