Direct imaging can be a viable technology bridge between digital color and traditional litho. .

By Vic Barkin

Then there is the mid-volume-level production equipment (50+ cpm), from companies such as Canon, Konica-Minolta, Ricoh and, of course, Xerox. Such equipment has taken big leaps in image quality over the past few years. Mid-volume production equipment should be considered if monthly volumes and TCO don’t justify either DI or a production-class color digital press.

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Vic Nathan Barkin has more than 35 years of experience in the printing, paper and wood products industries and currently owns a consulting practice specializing in business development, workflow, and technology implementation, focusing on “Green Procurement and Production” practices. Vic is a QMS Lead Auditor certified to ISO 9001:2008 standards, is a consultant for the Rainforest Alliance as an FSC Chain of Custody and Controlled Wood senior auditor, is an FSC, SFI and PEFC lead auditor for PricewaterhouseCoopers and SGS North America, and has engaged in more than 700 site assessments and audits.

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