jpress
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I have a small commercial print shop for 14 years now with a 4 color offset 20" and a 2 color offset 11 x 17 press. We have never had any copiers. I keep seeing articles that digital is more & more a large part of print shops, especially in this economy. Our run lengths are from 250 sheets -20,000 sheets on #80 gloss book/dull book up to 14 pt gloss cover. Anything from biz cards to post cards & brochures. We run polyester computer to plate as well, with line screens to 175 lpi, so plate cost & set up are pretty cheap and fast on the 4 color press. As with an offset press, experience and cost for pressman are key, maybe thinking of getting rid of the press, so I was thinking of digital. Can these digital machines do what my press does? What are some good copiers to look at for entry level, and is used a good way to go? I could keep the press for a compliment to the copier as well.... Suggestions are appreciated...
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