Process Optimization — Makereadies Mean Money

Critical to that decision is the ability to match the DI's output to the shop's 40? presses, including running a 300 line screen, PMS colors and metallics, Keller says. The company is taking that match to the point of getting G7 color control certification for both its MAN Roland 700s and the 52DI.

Nu Graphics' answer for the short-run market starts with its 28?, five-color Komori 528c press with aqueous coater, which features ink-key presetting and semi-automatic plate mounting. Nu Graphics extends the run length range over which it can be competitive even lower by running a Heidelberg DI Plus digital offset press and, for the shortest jobs, it relies on an HP Indigo all-digital platform. The 18-person shop currently is running an HP Indigo 5500 and 5000 to produce runs as small as 25 copies.