Document Finishing System (DFS) from Watkiss — Corporate Binding Solutions

Description

The Watkiss DFS is a nearline multi-function finisher for users of high speed electronic copying, printing and publishing systems. It takes pre-collated sheets directly from the printer and automatically processes them into high quality booklets. If required, additional sheets from other print sources can be inserted ;including offset printed covers on glossy or laminated stocks.

You can use the DFS to feed individual sheets or complete sets. With the option of up to 8 feeders, the DFS can also be used as a standard collator/finisher so you can finish batch printed sets from digital or offset presses too. Since the DFS accepts the output of multiple printers, you maximize the use of your investment.
Features:

* Converts digital print into high value booklets
* Handles both sequentially and batch printed work Inserts additional pre-printed sheets, including coated cover stocks
* Multiple feeders -up to 8 SlimVAC Rotary Suction Feed bins
* Active anti-static ionising bar overcomes the high static charge in many digitally printed stocks
* Central touch screen controls the entire system (sheet feeding, stitching, folding and trimming)
* Optional barcode recognition ensures absolute integrity at sheet, set and document level.

mini-bookmaker

The Watkiss Mini BookMaker is an entry-level finishing system which converts digital print into finished booklets - quickly, efficiently and reliably.

Simply take pre-collated (sequentially printed) sheets from the printer and load them into the Mini BookMaker. The sheets are automatically gathered, covers are added if necessary, and the set is passed through a booklet maker.
Features:

* Convert digital print into high value finished booklets
* Automatically add offset-litho or colour digital print covers
* Merge the output of multiple printers -offset, colour digital, black & white digital
* Sheets remain in correct sequence with no need for special feed sequence or sheet inverter
* Colour touch screen graphical user interface
* On-screen help system
* Modular upgrade path