If you’re in the market for a collator, these tips should help you find the most appropriate device for your in-plant and get the best results from it.

5. The ability of the manufacturer to customize the equipment to your needs.

—Paul Byrne, Vijuk Equipment

Operating Tips:

When you talk about flat sheet collating and bookletmaking, one of the biggest keys to quality is the accuracy of the cutting before the sheets even get to the collator. Systems with three-knife trimming can clean up the edges, but if you are looking to nail cross-over registration it all begins at the cutter.