Copiers - A New Choice

Duplicators Still Going Strong

Copiers may soon be able to do everything short of pouring your coffee for you, but that doesn't mean they've totally eclipsed tried-and-true technologies. Digital duplicators still have a strong niche at in-plant operations.

Vendors say duplicators bridge the gap between copiers and offset presses by economically handling medium-size runs. Simple architecture with a straight paper path, no moving parts and no heat means greater reliability and lower maintenance costs than copiers. Cost per copy can be as low as a third of a cent (with no premium for spot color) and digital duplicators can handle a variety of stocks, including paper bags and 110-lb. card stock, at up to 120 ppm.