Hot Products

Enhanced EOM Tool

InfoPrint Manager, the enterprise output manager (EOM) from Ricoh, now comes with new enhancements to provide more centralized control of print output and information delivery. The solution now supports Linux, in addition to AIX and Windows environments. It also gives users the ability to convert Advanced Function Presentation (AFP) documents to PDF format. There is also an optional Pull Print feature, which allows for secure authentication for all print materials. —www.ricoh.com

High-speed Monochrome

The bizhub PRESS 2250P monochrome digital press from Konica Minolta combines two bizhub PRESS 1250P engines. The press uses LED imaging and Simitri HD toner, allowing for true 1,200x1,200-dpi print resolution. Designed for long-run digital printing, the 2250P can reach speeds of 250 duplex impressions per minute. The 2250P also provides accurate registration and can print on a variety of substrates and weights, with multiple inline finishing options. The bizhub PRESS 2250P supports both EngageIT Automation and EngageIT XMedia software platforms from Konica Minolta. —kmbs.konicaminolta.us

Latest in Large-format

Epson America’s new SureColor T-Series of large-format color printers is available in single and dual roll models and features the Epson PrecisionCore TFP print head and Epson UltraChrome XD pigment ink. The T-Series can provide resolutions of up to 2,880x1,440 dpi, and can create a presentation quality D-size plot in 25 seconds. The single-roll printers utilize a horizontal catch basket, while the dual-roll printers have a high-capacity catch basket. The 36˝ and 44˝ models are available with an optional multifunction module, allowing for full-color scan and copy capabilities, without a PC, at sizes up to 36˝ wide. —www.epson.com

Digital Label Production

The new C711DW digital color label printer and HS711DLF digital label finisher from OKI Data Americas incorporate digital die cutting and film lamination, resulting in a complete digital label production system. The C711DW uses OKI LED printing technology and OKI label management software from HYBRID Software. The C711DW can print up to 25 feet per minute in continuous-feed mode. Its media-handling capabilities include paper, polyester, vinyl and adhesive-backed substrates, ranging from 6½˝ to 8½˝ wide, with a maximum outside roll diameter of 14˝. —www.okidata.com

New Paper Creasers
The new new iCREASE series of paper creasers from MBM Corp. consists of the PRO, EXCEL and AIR models, each featuring touch-screen programming for fast setup and operation, along with a rotary-actuated die crease system that creases without cracking. The iCREASE PRO can reach speeds of 2,000 sheets per hour and the iCREASE AIR can reach 5,500 sph. Each model can process paper weights between 16 and 120 lbs. Available features include perforating, micro-perforating and scoring. —www.mbmcorp.com

Tabletop Looper
The Sterling Looper, a semi-automatic tabletop double loop wire binder from Spiel Associaties, can reach a speed of 500 books per hour. When a card of cut lengths of wire is placed into the feed tray it will automatically feed one piece of wire at a time for hanging. Moving the book to the closing station closes the wire. —www.spielassociates.com

Envelope Finisher
A new in-line full-color inkjet print-to-mail solution from RISO combines a RISO ComColor 9150 or 7150 printer with a new Wrapping Envelope Finisher. The solution automatically personalizes documents and envelopes, then addresses, folds and assembles a sealed mail piece. First showcased last fall at PRINT13, the new solution can complete 2,200 pieces (single page insert) of mail per hour. Up to five tri-folded letter-sized or three quad-folded legal-sized pages can be wrapped and sealed in one pass. Documents can be easily printed, inserted and made post-office-ready, without the need for barcoding and intelligent inserters. —us.riso.com