The Fuji Xerox DocuColor 8000AP digital press - taking the print market by storm

There's a digital colour boom in the print industry, with franchise operations and commercial printers amongst those flocking to embrace the flexibility of the Fuji Xerox DocuColor 8000AP digital press.

"The DC 8000AP has been a resounding success since its launch late last year. We currently have 24 orders, 19 of which are already installed. This has been achieved in a third of the time expected, demonstrating the technology fits a niche in the digital print market, particularly with its ability to run heavy weight stocks, duplex, at its full rated speed," said Henryk Kraszewski, production marketing manager, Fuji Xerox.

To date, the majority of DocuColor 8000AP installations have been in franchise operations, followed by commercial printers and corporate print rooms. The remainder is split equally between mailing houses and printing services.

Campbell Hare, Snap Printing Dandenong, installed a new DocuColor 8000AP late in 2007. An offset hub, servicing three shops and taking overspill from others, Snap Printing Dandenong realised productivity benefits from the new digital press in less than a month.

"The colour quality, consistency and ability to print at the rated speed on heavier card stocks are all huge benefits. The price point also means we are able to migrate those longer runs - up to 5000 - away from the offset presses. With digital we don't have the makeready time, so our ability to deliver jobs quickly has now increased. By the end of 2008, I would expect to have grown our colour volume by at least forty per cent as a direct result of the new DC8000AP," said Hare.

Pictured above, (L-R): Sue Anne and Campbell Hare, Snap Printing Dandenong, with output from the Fuji Xerox DocuColor 8000AP.