COLOR DIGITAL PRESSES--Decisions, Decisions . . .

The DocuColor 233 DI is designed specifically to produce on-demand, short-run color. It is a small footprint, entry-level system that provides 7,000 iph maximum print speed. The 233 DI uses a portrait format, maximum sheet size of 18.11x13.39˝ and a maximum image area of 12.99x17.72˝.

Both machines are currently in beta testing. The 400 DI is expected to be commercially available in the first quarter of this year, while the 233 DI is expected to be available in the second quarter, according to Tashji.