Four in-plant managers tell us about their experiences buying a digital press

Friend: Here are some things we learned:

Some papers work better than others.
Look for new operators who have an eye for color.
Continue to train your operators, not only in operation of the equipment but in maintaining the equipment.
Daily equipment maintenance is necessary to attain the best quality.
And room environment is important—both humidity and temperature.

Dimond: The operators really need to work closely with the technicians. The ability to fine tune and maintain consistency is more critical at this segment. Staff should take care of minor problems before making service calls to maintain uptime. Speeds are always a bit tricky, especially when you install in-line finishing options. Be aware of the changes that occur with features like special stocks, heavier weights and unusual media as they can all result in speeds being compromised.