Canon expands the finishing capabilities of its imagePress V1000 and V1350 color toner presses with the BLM5000 booklet maker from Plockmatic.
Primarily intended for high-volume production, the BLM5000 module extends the banner format capabilities of imagePress presses by offering A4 landscape booklets in addition to the usual portrait formats.
This in-line and off-line processing equipment is available in the PBM5050 version with two stapling heads for up to 50 sheets (approx. 10 mm thick), PBM5035 with two 35-sheet stapling heads and PBM5035S with two 35-sheet stitching heads.
The BLM5000 also offers optional square back folding and trimming of bleeds on three sides to eliminate the beveling of the outer edge caused by folding sheets.
Jennifer Kolloczek of Canon Europe states: "The latest Canon imagePress production printing systems are capable of handling an unprecedented number of media and sheet sizes, while delivering exceptional levels of image quality. With the introduction of the new BLM5000 series, we are pleased to be able to add additional booklet-making automation capabilities to imagePresses for landscape âeuros a format often requested for high-quality lookbooks, brochures or guides."
Canon also offers the Plockmatic BLM 550+ booklet maker compatible with the Varioprint Titan and BLM 50/35 for the Canon imagePress C850, C910, C8000VP/C10000VP andVarioprint 115/130/140.
