With eCall and remote diagnostics, reportedly 70 percent of calls related to electrical press problems can be solved without an onsite visit. The service will be available in pilot markets beginning next January.
Telling a Short Story
Among the five sheetfed presses running in its booth, Heidelberg showcased a four-color Speedmaster SM 52-4+LX with the Anicolor zoneless short inking unit with dampening system. The environmentally friendly technology typically reduces paper waste down to 20 or less sheets and slashes makeready times for short-run printing. A representative from the first U.S. Anicolor user, North Mankato, MN-based Taylor Corp., was on hand in the booth and during a customer panel to discuss the printer’s success with its first four Anicolor SM 52 presses in operation, and why several more are on order.
Mark Michelson now serves as Editor Emeritus of Printing Impressions. Named Editor-in-Chief in 1985, he is an award-winning journalist and member of several industry honor societies. Reader feedback is always encouraged. Email mmichelson@napco.com