[Two] ARTWORK SYSTEMS – NEXUS 7.0
Dual Ripping, trapping and processing systems

• These advanced systems accept PS and PDF files for processing
• Takes full advantage of dual processing and true multi-tasking
• Employs “ROOM” technology, (Rip Once Output Many)
• Workflows are completely customizeable
• System is non-proprietary and runs on Windows Servers
• System is accessible to production via Mac clients

PREPS SOFTWARE
Imposition software

• State-of-the-art software
• Accepts PS and PDF files
• 3 seats provide us the ability to push work through quickly

COLOR CENTRAL SERVER
Powerful Printer Spooler

• All output devices are connected to this system
• Provides opportunity to use OPI workflow for increased processing speed

• All Mac workstations are G4’s
• All G4’s operate with 1 to 1.5 GB of RAM
• All G4’s are 1.6 Ghz
• All G4’s are on gigabit networking
• All G4’s use 19” monitors or larger
• All G4’s are kept current, running all applications used in our industry

[Two] PRODUCTION PC’s
Windows XP Professional

• Both have 1.25 GB of RAM
• Both are 1.5Ghz or faster
• Both are on gigabit networking
• Both have 19” monitors
• Both are kept current, running all applications used in our industry

OUTPUT DEVICES

• Reliable, state-of-the-art CTP system
• Images 24 plates per hour – or – 1 Spectrum proof per _ hour
• Accepts any type of screening technology, including stochastic
• Quality Fuji Thermal Plates are used
• Quality Fuji TPM proofing materials are used

[Two] AGFA SHERPA 2 INK JET PROOFERS
Full Color, Low-end “digital dylux” Proofs

• 2-sided proofs that will be trimmed & folded into a mock-up
• Verify accuracy and placement of elements
• Driven directly from our Nexus workflow

AGFA SHERPA 43 INK JET PROOFER

• Highend, contract-level proofs
• 1-sided proof
• Color contract level output
• Driven by dedicated server running Agfa Apogee
• Agfa Apogee handles the color management for this proofer

SCITEX DOLEV 800 IMAGESETTER
8-up Punched and Imposed Film Output

• Internal 280 GB Raid 5 Disk Array
• External 840 GB Raid 5 Disk Array (Promise Technologies Ultra Trak TX8)
• Dual 1 GHz Xeon Processors
• 1 GB RAM
• Gigabit networking
  All original Customer files and working files reside on this server.

DELL POWEREDGE RAID CONTROLLER 4/Di (PERC) 4600 SERVER
Nexus Workflow #1

• 690 GB Raid 5 Disk Array
• QUAD 2.78 Ghz Xeon Processors
• 2 GB RAM
• Gigabit networking
  Primary server for all ripping, trapping, processing of Digital Prepress files.

PROACTIVE TECHNOLOGIES SERVER
Nexus Workflow #2

• 120 GB HD
• Dual 1 GHz PIII processors
• 1 GB RAM
• Gigabit networking
  Secondary server for all ripping, trapping, processing of Digital Prepress files.

PROACTIVE TECHNOLOGIES SERVER
Cumulus Server

• 120 GB HD
• Dual 1 GHz PIII processors
• 1 GB RAM
• Gigabit networking
  Internal Cumulus database and other production administration.

• Drives the proofer using Agfa Apogee Software
• Color management is handled here
• 340 GB HD
• Dual 1 GHz PIII processors
• 525 MB RAM
• Gigabit networking
  1-bit TIFFS created by our Nexus Systems are sent to this server, where they are re-ripped after color management is applied.

DELL POWEREDGE 2400 SERVER
Creo Recorder Interface

• 150 GB HD
• Dual 1 GHz PIII Processor
• 525 MB RAM
• Gigabit networking
  1-bit TIFFS created by our Nexus Systems are sent to this server for CTP output of plates and HDP Proofs, (Highend Dot Proofs), on our Trendsetter/Spectrum.

DELL OPTIPLEX GX110
Raster Blaster for Dolev 800

• 234 GB HD
• Dual 1 GHz PIII processors
• 129 MB RAM
• Gigabit networking
  1-bit TIFFS created by our Nexus Systems are sent to this server for processing and output of film on our Dolev 800 film imagesetter.

Komori Medallion, 6-Color 40” with Aqueous Coating

• Computerized Console w/Automatic Plating & Presets
• Maximum Sheet Size: 28.25” x 40.125”
• Minimum Sheet Size: 17.5” x 23”
• Maximum Image Area: 27.5” x 40.125”
• Gripper: 3/8”
• 14,000 sheets/hour maximum speed

Komori 6-Color 40” with Aqueous Coating

• Computerized Console w/Automatic Presets
• Maximum Sheet Size: 28.25” x 40.125”
• Minimum Sheet Size: 17.5” x 23”
• Maximum Image Area: 27.5” x 40.125”
• Gripper: 3/8”
• 13,000 sheets/hour maximum speed

Heidelberg Speedmaster CD 6-Color 40” with Aqueous Coating

• Computer Console w/automatic Plating & Presets
• Maximum Sheet Size: 28.350” x 40.125”
• Minimum Sheet Size: 17” x 23”
• Maximum Image Area: 27.5” x 40”
• Gripper: 3/8”
• 12,000 sheets/hour maximum speed

Heidelberg Speedmaster 2-Color 40” Perfector

• Computer Console w/automatic Plating & Presets
• Maximum Sheet Size: 28.375” x 40.125”
• Minimum Sheet Size: 14” x 20.5”
• Maximum Image Area: 27.125” x 40.125”
• Gripper: 3/8
• 12,000 sheets/hour maximum speed

• Our 6/Color presses are capable of applying gloss or dull aqueous coating in-line
• Perforating and scoring
• Presses are immaculately maintained and include the latest safety features
• Continuous feed and delivery systems are in place
• Static eliminator system installed
• Climate-controlled pressroom

[Two] Fully Automatic Polar Computer Programmable Paper Cutters

• Cuts up to 52” paper
• Complete with lift system, joggers and air transfer system

26” Stahl Folder with continuous feed and delivery capabilities
26” Stahl Folder with continuous feed and delivery capabilities
30” MBO Folder with continuous feed and delivery capabilities
20” MBO Folder with pile feeder

• All Folders are capable of utilizing 2-right angle folding attachments
• They are also capable of utilizing a 3rd knife unit
• We can also utilize our Fenimore Punch on any folder

STITCHER

McCain Stitcher

• Utilizes 8 pockets with a cover deck
• Stitches up to 4 Stitches
• Loop Stitching Capabilities
• Capable of utilizing folder attachments for post stitching folding
• Compatible with our Fenimore Punch for in-line 3 to 5 hole drill patterns
• 4th & 5th cutting knife.

Fenimore Punch
This machine, when attached to a folder or stitcher, will punch out a drill pattern using a punching die.
Dies available are:

• 3- hole standard 1/4” hole pattern
• 3- hole standard 5/16” hole pattern
• Custom 5-hole 1/2” “Automotive Pattern Die”

Kugler Automatic Punch
This machine will punch paper in various patterns to accommodate our Wire-O binding equipment

• Plasti-Coil Binding
• GBC Binding

Renz Semi-Automatic Wire-O Machine
This machine cuts, applies and crimps to finish the Wire-O process

• Utilizes a variety of different wire sizes and colors

James Burns Coil Binder [Plasti-Coil]
This machine automatically applies a plastic coil to finish the Plasti-Coil process

• Utilizes a variety of different plastic coil sizes and colors

GBC Binding
We do either plastic GBC Comb Binding or GBC Wire Crimp Binding

Lawson Semi-Automatic Heavy Duty Paper Drills
Drills up to 7 holes at a time in a variety of sizes from 1/16th” to _”, in a variety of patterns

Challenge Round-corner Machine
This machine can round corners; 2 corners at a time in a variety of sizes

Conflex Semi-Automatic Shrink Wrapper
Shrink wraps a variety of packages from 2” wide to 26” wide

Other Bindery Services
Collating, Hand Folding, Inserting, Mailing, Gluing, Custom Packaging,
Poster Rolling, Automatic Skid Wrapper and many other Custom Applications