Tom Rose operates the new Canon imagePRESS C700 at Golden Belt Printing II LLC in Great Bend, Kansas on October 24, 2016. (Photo: Joey Bahr, www.joeybahr.com)
New state-of- the-art equipment at Golden Belt Printing (GBP) is allowing customers to choose from many high-tech options for their printed materials. GBP, 1125 281 Bypass, is now home to two Canon ImagePress devices that produce crisp colors in high definition with a quicker turnaround time, General Manager Mike Niles said.
“These two amazing machines represent a big upgrade in our production capability,” Niles said. “The quality of our printed products is second to none. We have used them only a short time but already we are hearing positive feedback from customers.”
To illustrate the ImagePress capability, Niles said it mimics the quality of offset printing.
“The alignment of artwork and text is dead-on, whether you are printing on one side or two,” Niles commented. “The colors and definition throughout any product are unbelievable.”
The general manager also noted that consistency from sheet to sheet also indicates the high quality of the machines. For example, if a customer wants 5,000 copies of an item, the last one printed will be the same quality as the first.
“The machines are fast too,” Niles said, noting customers have a relatively short wait for their printed materials. “To top it off, the equipment doesn’t take up much space, which is impressive considering all it will do.”
The ImagePress accepts a wide variety of paper and synthetic stocks. The synthetics include plastics and polyester, while finishing options include various ways of collating, folding and stapling. Two GBP employees already are trained on the equipment.
The devices are being used to produce labels and letterhead; brochures and other promotional materials; cling signs that adhere to windows; tags that will be sewn onto cloth; and numerous other items.
“One recent project is a calendar for a high-end photographer who specializes in western themes,” Niles said. “The machines also can accommodate those who want to print hard- and soft-back books.
“Another big advantage,” Niles continued, “is what we call ‘variable data.’ For instance, if the job calls for addressing postcards, we can print the cards and address them at the same time. This is more affordable for customers because of the time-saving automation.”