The ComColor+ can produce books up to 30mm thick and includes hot-melt glue for the application of square-back printed
covers. All steps of the book printing, collation and finishing are produced as an inline process with completed books exiting
the machine and ready to be handled. The perfect binding system drastically reduces production time by combining and
automating all functions of book printing and finishing. This provides increased efficiency and is a cost-effective solution
for both short run and high-volume production.
However, the printer can be configured to handle other functions if book production is not the function of the printer or
the in-house reproduction department. With a different configuration it can handle envelope blanks and be used as a full
envelope printer, folder, inserter, addressing and sealing line capable of printing and handling up to 2200 pieces of mail per
hour. The ComColor+ features high-speed variable data printing capability with the optional IS950 or IS1000 PostScript RIPS,
allowing each item to be individually addressed and totally personalised according to customer-specified databases. Riso
Africa partners with Objectif Lune to provide PrintShop Mail and PlanetPress mailing and variable data software.
Cost-effective printing of envelopes and the contents which will be inserted into the envelopes, along with automatic
finishing significantly reduces production costs. The in-line process also cuts production time by seamlessly integrating
the steps from print to mailing. The reliable system increases uptime and the simple transport path reduces the possibility
of errors and jams. All of this means that personalised mailings can be delivered to the postal system faster and, through
the use of personalisation are guaranteed to achieve higher response rates.
The ComColor + 9150 was shown at the recent Fespa Africa exhibition at Gallagher Estate. Both the Book production machine
and the Envelope printing system were shown. According to Marvin Minnaar, product manager at Riso South Africa, the
devices attracted significant levels of interest from visitors. He added, ‘The small, compact design of the ComColor + 9150
makes it particularly attractive to organisations which need the flexibility and convenience of having printing and production
in-house but which do not have the space normally associated with these types of processes. For commercial printers it
offers another level of productivity.’
Visitors to Fespa were able to see the ComColor + 9150 in actual production. For more information on the printer and its
range of finishing configurations contact Riso Africa on
011 314 0562
or e-mail
