Weekly Saddlestitch Finishing Job

Gregory (Guest)

Need an assist coming up with a solution for a weekly publication with the following spex: 10 to 12 letter sheets saddlestitched to create a booklet of 40 to 48 pages. They produce 300 to 400 per week. Currently the job is Black and White on White 20lb bond, with a neon colored cover stock, same 20lb bond. I think the entry level segment 4 saddlestitch finishers will not be able to handle this week in and week out. (PLEASE give feedback with this one).

So, first I'm wondering if there is some merit to this. If they can handle this job, then great. Otherwise, does anyone know of a solid, yet reasonably priced off line saddle stitch folder that can accomplish this job. At best the application will grow to 450 per week and maybe 13 or 14 sheets. I would also have to address sorting the 10 to 12 sheets as well. Any ideas?

7/21/036:48 PM

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Art Post (Guest)

Week in and week out? Hmmmmmm.. I a a few printers using the Ricoh saddle stitch finisher, but not at this volume.

However, I understand that our saddle stitch finisher is the same as Canon's. A few offuture accounts are using this product. I will stop in and ask them.

The page mount and cover is well within the limit. The limit is 15 pages (thus making a 60 page booklet). MBM sells Plockmatic Booklet makers and I have found them to be extremley reliable!

The off-line booklet maker is popular with printers because they can use it for copy and press work. This may be a better way to sell the solution and get a few extra dollars in GP. Plus you'll then have the opportunity to sell them a trimmer and a "spine pro".

Art

7/21/037:46 PM

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