Talk from the Top Offset and Digital Printing

In addition to being equipped with automated features such as auto plate loading, blanket wash-up and push-button register, the press attains speeds that are twice that of the shop's previous model, Boyd says.

"It has improved our quality and turnaround time, while making it easier for the operator to do his or her job," Boyd says. Other changes at Iowa State include the installation of Epson 10600 and 9600 plotters that allow improved color and production speed over older equipment.