Sheetfed Presses--Big Performance, Small Packages

"We also have automatic plate changers, which is a key feature for makereadies," Kirpec notes. "Users can mount one plate in under a minute. Those automated features come standard on the press; options include ink roller washup."

Kirpec sees a stronger future market due to shorter run lengths, as many printers will require heavier presses as opposed to duplicators for high-quality work. Sakurai offers two models of its 258 EP2Z perfectors.