LARGE-FORMAT SHEETFED PRESSES -- Printing to Perfection

Long perfecting machines are one advancement that continues to offer a significant competitive advantage for the general commercial printer, Dowey says. Another reason for making an investment in new iron is to move into a more digitized workflow.

"By using CIP4 presets and closed-loop color, printers can get to OK color faster. Combine that with the advances in digital proofing and color management, and it's not unheard of to have a 10-unit, 5/5 perfecting press up to color and in register in as few as 200 to 300 sheets," the company exec claims.