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The Widest Range of Machine Parts at AfterPrint

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Here at AfterPrint, we don’t just offer laminators, booklet makers and thermal binding machines – we also stock machine parts for a wide range of Ideal, EBA, Duplo International and Grafcut machines.

For this blog, we will talk you through the installation process and how our engineers can help you.

Browse Machine Parts in our store

The AfterPrint Ltd store offers a complete range of parts for guillotines, shredders and paper trimmers for the brands we mentioned above.

We offer a thorough and professional installation service by a qualified engineer, so don’t worry about having to install the parts yourself. For peace of mind, when you choose one of our products the cost of installation can be included in the cost. To simplify the process, we have categorised the UK into postcodes and Coloured Zones with an options menu for each product.

Once your purchase is complete, one of our technical team will be in touch to arrange a suitable time and date for an engineer to attend and install the new part.

If you are not sure which part you need, give our team a call and we can arrange a visit from our trained and certified engineers who can carry out a full diagnostic inspection on your machine.

Our engineers will inform you of any potential faults and recommend changes, upgrades or fittings to make sure your machine is running as normal in no time.

AfterPrint carry out full Health and Safety Inspections for all Ideal, EBA and Grafcut guillotines anywhere in the UK, with inspections starting from £200.00 + VAT.

Get in touch for more information

If you are not sure what you exactly require, please do not hesitate to call our technical team on 01925 611560 or use our Contact form.

Safe and secure payments are also available using Apple Pay and Stripe plus you get free delivery on a large stock of consumables over the value of £100.

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Knowing when you need new guillotine blades

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One of the biggest mistakes we encounter for guillotine users is not knowing when the blades need replacing.

The majority of operators will continue to cut until they experience problems and then decide the time is right for a new guillotine blade. The paper guillotines of today are extremely strong and will cut through a stack of paper with even a very dull knife.

What the operators do not realise is the amount of wear and tear this puts on the guillotine, leading to premature and expensive damage to the machine plus poor cutting quality.

If you are a first-time user don’t worry, as we have put together this handy guide so you know when it’s time for a new blade.

Telltale signs you need new guillotine blades

If your guillotine is struggling to cut a 1mm off-cut cleanly and the off-cuts are clumping together in 2’s, 3’s and 4’s, then your knife/blade is not cutting cleanly through the paper stack. This is a sure sign of a dull knife/blade that will need replacing or sharpening.

Guillotine knives can be re-sharpened multiple times over, plus re-sharpening is relatively cheap and is often cheaper than replacing the guillotine.

The simple practice of keeping a guillotine blade/knife sharp will ensure it keeps running smoothly. Just remember to keep a spare sharp blade around for the time its needed.

AfterPrint offer an on-site service, where we can provide new blades for guillotines whilst fixing any issues you have.

Plenty of Choice at AfterPrint

Here at AfterPrint, we stock four different types of replacement guillotine blades, including renowned brands such as Ideal, EBA, Grafcut and Polar Mohr meaning we will more than likely have the blade you need.

If you have any questions about replacing guillotine blades or would like to know more about our products, please do not hesitate to contact us today. Our team of specialists will be more than happy to help.

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The Many Uses of Digital Booklet Makers

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Here at AfterPrint, we stock an array of digital booklet makers; with one of our most popular models being the Mamo CUCE A3 Digit.

For this blog, we will look at this machine in greater detail and tell you all about its many benefits and uses.

What booklets can be made on our digital booklet makers?

Our booklet makers are used for church magazines, charity magazines plus an order of service booklet.

The Mamo CUCE A3 Digit is equipped with superior engineering that is wrapped up in a compact footprint that you can either bench mount or fit onto the optional mobile stand.

The size of the paper can also be easily adjusted through the knob placed between the stapling mechanism plus edge stapling is allowed because of the easy adjustment of the two stitching heads in four different positions. Up to four stitching heads can be added to this booklet maker for extra binding security on tricky substrates.

No matter the thickness of the booklet, the perfect centring of the staple is guaranteed thanks to an easily adjustable mechanism that consistently ensures the best results.

What are the different modes for the CUCE A3 Digit?

The Mamo CUCE operates in two modes – Manual and Auto mode. In Manual Mode, the stitching needs to be activated manually after feeding by pressing the start button, which is perfect for new users or stock that can be tricky to handle.

Alternatively, the Auto Mode will start the machine automatically after feeding and is controlled by an integrated photosensor that detects the sheets as they reach the rear stopper. Because of the auto start mode of the CUCE, you will be able to produce up to 800 booklets per hour!

Conclusively, the CUCE A3 Digit has an easy to use control panel plus a sturdy structure that ensure fast and cost-effective binding, whether for presentations, catalogues, menus or order of service.

Contact us for more information

If you would like to know more about the Mamo CUCE A3 Digit booklet maker or any of our other digital booklet makers, please get in touch now.

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Helping You Choose the Ideal Laminator

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Laminating machines from AfterPrint are available in all shapes and sizes. If you have never used one of these machines before you could have plenty of questions.

For this blog, we will guide you through the laminators that will suit your specific requirements.

Laminators Explained

Essentially there are three types of laminating machines; ones that use pouches, film and UV liquid to coat the print. Additionally, they can be used for applying digital foil and spot UV type effects.

Why Should I Laminate?

Laminating enhances, protects and preserves print, whether it is a certificate, business cards or a vehicle wrap. It also improves the appearance of print, with deeper and brighter colours and improved contrast.

Laminated materials give you a high-quality finish plus it is an essential part of professional printing for brochures, leaflets and business cards. Remember that enhanced prints attract and retain the attention of viewers more than plain or poor quality print.

There are a number of different laminator film finishes and lamination pouch types available. Matt and gloss are frequently used finishes but soft-touch, sandtex, anti-graffiti are popular for outdoor use plus eco-friendly biodegradable.

What is digital foil and spot UV effects?

Some laminators can also be used to apply digital foil, which provides a cost-effective way to add stunning effects and embellishments to print. With no dies or setup required, digital foiling can be offered on-demand by printers on short-run digital print plus personalisation. The results are fantastic with metallics, coloured and holographic effects available plus you can even achieve a spot UV type effect with a clear film on the same system.

Get in touch with any questions

If you have any questions about After Print’s range of laminators and their capabilities, please do not hesitate to contact us today.

We are also the leading providers of paper guillotines, binding machines, booklet makers and cutter creasers.

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The Importance of Staples in Offices

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Here at AfterPrint, we understand the importance of staples in offices, whether the traditional version or the home-working model adopted by many now.

When looking to equip a brand new office with the essentials such as computers, phones and printers you can’t forget about a stapler.

For this blog, we will look at a handful of ways staples can be used plus tell you more about our range of stapling machines.

4 Way to Use Staplers

1. Reliable Fastener – When you need to fasten papers, binder clips and paper clips you won’t want to risk one popping off and making a mess with papers strewn across the floor. Having a stapler handy ensures that your documents stay together.

This is especially important when dealing with large papers stacks, such as for manuals or training guides. A stapling machine is the best way to get the job done.

2. Professionalism – Staplers will make sure your documents look professional. While a hot pink binder clip may look cute, it may not impress the person you are handing documents to. A properly stapled document looks both polished and professional.

3. Organisation – It’s not just professional documents that need a stapler; messy papers on your desk can lower your productivity and waste time shuffling through pages to find what you need. A quick staple or two will solve this problem.

4. Other Uses – While the most obvious use for a stapler is fastening documents; here are a few other ways to use them in a workplace –

  • Packaging
  • Office space decorations (perhaps for birthdays, Christmas or even Halloween)
  • Wardrobe malfunctions

Grafcut Booklet Stapling Machines Explained

AfterPrint stock the Grafcut X14 Stapling Machine, which is a heavy-duty electrically operated stapling solution. This machine is ideal for the production of booklets, flat pads, pre-stitching difficult stocks for tape binding plus retail packaging.

The Grafcut X14 has the capability for saddle and flat stapling and flat and loop stapling possible without the need for tool changeovers.

Get in touch with any questions

If you have any questions about staples, staplers and stapling machines, please do not hesitate to contact AfterPrint today.

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Party Décor Investment Includes AfterPrint’s Digital Booklet Maker

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Established party decoration company Party Décor has announced a £400,000 investment in their business, including a Duplo DBM-150 booklet maker from AfterPrint.

After doubling their sales during 2020, the company have expanded their strategy to build a second site for customers that include Amazon.

The Duplo booklet maker was purchased to replace an ageing Plockmastic System, with Party Décor owner Jan Jaskowiec explaining the purchase, saying,

“Previously, we hand fed our booklet maker for up to 6 hours per day which was not only slow but also unreliable for the type of work we needed to produce. The new Duplo system has made a huge difference to the quality of work. Our focus was to expand the booklet side of the business, with this aim in mind we picked this machine. I am always trying to grow each part of the business and the automation in the Duplo booklet maker allows us to do so much more and it delivers consistently high quality finished booklets – the saving in manpower is phenomenal!

“But the standout feature is the touch screen PC because it simplifies the setup and operation of the machine. We have multiple operators on any given day so it is great that all the job information can be stored on the PC and every part of the setup is recalled in an instant. This ease of use gives us reliable production regardless of the operator.”

Working with AfterPrint

Jan Jaskowiec also spoke of working with AfterPrint –

“We purchase all our finishing machinery from AfterPrint Ltd, they make the whole process painless and simple. From placing the order with Chris O’Brien to the installation and training, we have been expertly guided along each step of the process which is exactly what we have come to expect from the team at AfterPrint ltd. When it comes to servicing our machines, their service is exceptional. They have always gone the extra mile, and nothing is too much trouble. On the rare occasions when we do have an issue, the AfterPrint team is always on hand, even outside of the normal working hours. When needed onsite they are always here within hours or at the latest the very next morning, I can’t recommend them highly enough,” he said.

“We’ve seen many companies shutter themselves during the pandemic, but we have taken advantage of various gaps in the market and have used this time to position ourselves well. Our company has grown in the last year, in 2019 we recorded £1M in sales, in 2020 that figure was £2M, this year we are on target for £2.5M. This is a pace I am happy with which means we need to be ahead of the curve in regard to equipment. We operate a couple of Konica Minolta models including the latest Accurio press as well as a host of Mimaki wide format printers for our banner and signage work. Our finishing department has been recently updated with a new Grafcut G52H Guillotine and a B3 digital cutting table as well as this latest addition of the Duplo DBM-150 booklet system. We are still looking to expand, and I am still speaking with AfterPrint Ltd about a few more ideas I have in the pipeline so watch this space.”

About Duplo Digital Booklet Makers

The Duplo 150 Booklet Makers from AfterPrint have all the features of the big booklet making solutions. Packaged into the compact footprint of the world’s smallest fully automatic booklet maker this model is ideal for low to mid-volume users looking to bring making their booklets in-house.

If you have any questions about AfterPrint’s range of booklet makers, please do not hesitate to contact us today.

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How to Choose the best Binding Machine

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A number of binding machines are available from AfterPrint in a number of different styles, with each one having a different finish.

If you have never used binders before you may not know what to look for when choosing one, which is why we have put together this handy guide.

It is crucial to know how often you will use the machine to make sure you are not putting a small-scale machine into a heavy-duty setup.

Understanding different types of Binding Machine

Here is a breakdown of the different type of binders to consider –

Comb Binding – Gives you a traditional finish which is ideal for reports and presentations and handles documents up to 500 pages. Pages can be added or removed easily with the machine lying flat when open.

Thermal Binding – Strong, light and compact this machine allows for permanent and secure bind. It lies flat when open with bound pages rotated 360 degrees.

Wire Binding – Another machine that offers permanent and secure binding featuring a squared back for easy on-shelf storage. Quick and easy to use it also lies flat for mailing uses.

How Often will the Binder be used?

For homes and small offices looking for a binder that can bind documents no larger than 150 pages a few times a month. In small offices that tend to bind documents of around 300 pages a few times every week, you will need a more durable model.

Alternatively, for office users that bind documents every day, consider one of our more robust models.

Talk to the Experts at AfterPrint

If you are considering investing in one of our binding machines for your office or home office, please get in touch with AfterPrint. Our team of specialists will be more than happy to help. We can offer competitive quotes for wire, coil, comb binding machines plus punching machines, thermal binding, perfect binding, Surebind and Velobind and cask making machines.

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The Different Types of Tab Dividers

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The best way to organise complex files and make important information easy to find in binders and accessories is by using tab dividers from AfterPrint.

Whether at home, at the office or in the classroom, these binder accessories help to sort subjects, delineate projects and provide immediate identification when searching for a particular material.

For this blog, we will explore the different dividers in greater detail.

7 Types of Tab Dividers

1. Insertable Tab Dividers – This type of divider can be used in tandem with insertable tabs to create a new organisation and leave room for simple reorganising in the future.

2. Legal and Ledger Dividers – Ideal for sorting sections of binders that contain large legal documents or ledger books. Pre-printed tabs and vertical or horizontal orientation ensures compatibility.

3. Printable Dividers – Printable dividers can be inserted into inkjet and laser printers to create customised divider pages.

4. Table of Contents Dividers – Table of contents dividers let the reader know what a binder contains and will direct the eye right to the corresponding tab.

5. Tabs – Tabs can be written on or printed on and inserted into insertable tab dividers and other compatible dividers. These are very handy when you need to change the organisation in a binder and add new dividers.

6. Untabbed Dividers – Untabbed dividers allow you to place tabs wherever they fit best on the divider. They also provide separation between subjects without sticking out beyond the rest of the pages.

7. Write-On Dividers – Write-on dividers make it simple to create custom dividers and start using them right away.

Get in Touch for more information

AfterPrint stock a vast range of tab dividers in both A4 and A5 which are available numbered from 1 up to 500, A-Z and January to December or just plain white and rainbow collated. All of our dividers are supplied with a 13mm tab with a gloss finish. Plain white and rainbow tabs are card-only with no gloss finish allows you to print your own tab definition.

If you are looking for a quick quote for bespoke tabs, please do not hesitate to contact us now.

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What is the lifespan of guillotine blades?

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The quality of a print booklet will often be determined by the quality of the paper used and the smoothness of its edges. For paper edges that are seamless and precise, guillotine blades need to be able to cut paper of many stocks at a high speed.

While these cutting machines are powerful and efficient, sometimes paper guillotine cutters are not maintained. For precise paper cutting, the blades need to be sharp and correctly used. For this blog, we will give you some advice when operating guillotine paper cutters.

3 Ways to Maintain Your Guillotine Blades

Keep Your Trimmer Knives Sharp – Guillotine cutters will usually only replace blades once they start to get dull. If the machine has got to the point where the blades are dull, they are past the point of needing replacing. Once the paper trimmer knife is dull, more clamping pressure is needed for cutting which causes damage to the machine. The hydraulic cylinders within the machine can become damaged if dull knives are continually used. We would recommend replacing trimmer knives often to ensure they are always sharp.

Know When to Replace the Blades – There are different timeframes for when blades need replacing, as it can often depend on the amount of time they are used for and the type of blade being used. For a standard steel knife blade, it will need replacing after 8 hours of operation. High-speed steel inlaid blades need replacing after 16 hours of operation with carbide knife blades replaced after 160 hours of operation.

Depending on the sort of trimmer knife used, this should give you a better understanding of when your blades need replacing before they go dull.

Use the Correct Knife Angle For Your Specific Requirements – Every type of paper stick needs a different type of blade with thinner stocks requiring less of an angled blade and thicker stocks requiring a more angled blade. The type of trimmer blade will depend on the thickness of the paper being cut. For soft paper, a 19-20 degree angle blade with low clamp pressure is required. Regular paper needs a 23-24 degree angle with medium clamp pressure whereas hard paper requires a 30-degree angle blade with higher clamp pressure.

Blades of Your Choice from AfterPrint

AfterPrint currently stocks a wide range of Ideal, EBA, Grafcut and Polar/Mohr guillotine blades. If you have any questions about guillotine knives, please do not hesitate to get in touch now. Our team of specialists will be more than happy to help.

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What is the difference between 3:1 and 2:1 pitch binding wires?

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If you have never purchased a wire binding machine before you may not be aware of the huge range of wires available for these machines.

While browsing these products can be quite consuming, AfterPrint is here to help to find the best machine for your needs. We have a large selection of binding wires and here we will explain the difference between 2:1 and 3:1 pitches.

2:1 Binding Wires Explained

2:1 binding wires mean that the wires will thread through 2 holes per inch of a document. This is typically 16 loops for A5 and 23 for A4. The looped wire will therefore be spaced further apart than other pitches. The looped wire will therefore be spaced further apart than other pitches and will accept more sheets of paper; making it one of the most popular of the pitches.

3:1 Binding Wires Explained

3:1 binding wires mean that the wires will thread through 3 holes per inch of a document. This typically will be 24 loops for A5 and 34 loops for A4. The looped wire is spaced more closely together than the 2:1 pitch which gives the wires a much tighter look.

It is also worth noting that 3:1 binding wires can accept fewer sheets of paper than 2:1 wires.

Binding Machines from AfterPrint

Binding machines from AfterPrint are available in a range of styles, each with a different finish and fit for a different purpose.

We have a vast collection of binding machines, meaning we can meet your requirements and give you the best product. AfterPrint recommends doing your research of binding machines before purchasing to make sure you get the right finish for your needs. Another factor to consider is how often the machine will be used and that you are not putting a small-scale machine into a heavy-duty set-up.

If you have any questions about pitch binding wires or binding machines, please do not hesitate to contact us today.

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The Difference between Strip and Cross Cut Shredding Machines

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The fundamental part of shredding machines; is that the paper and other data carriers are cut into smaller pieces, ensuring the confidential information enclosed cannot be easily seen and becomes illegible.

The shredded pieces are cut into different sizes, depending on what type of shredder you are using. For this blog, we will explore the difference between strip and cross-cut shredders.

What are Strip-Cut Shredding machines?

The strip cutter shredder is generally seen as the most basic shredding system which allows you to shred large quantities of sensitive waste.

One example utilising this type of shredding machines would be a home user who has a low level of security but wants to protect information from identity theft or corporate accounting waste that needs to be recycled.

Strip-cut refers to the shredding of paper or media such as credit cards or CD’s that are cut into long parallel lengths. The length of the stripes tends to be as long as the type of media you are looking to cut.

The advantages of strip-cut shredders are that they are more cost-effective and will shred more sheets of paper per pass.

Understanding Cross-Cut Shredders

The cutting cylinders cut paper widthways plus lengthways, resulting in small particles that look like confetti. Depending on your security level, you will be left with between 300 and 1500 tiny pieces from a single A4 sheet of paper.

This type of shredder has become increasingly popular, as they are very secure and the waste shreds will compact better in waste bins. This means less emptying which saves money on waste bags.

The Leading Shredding Machines Suppliers

Here at AfterPrint, we offer our customers the choice of strip and cross-cut industrial shredding machines. If you have any questions about any of our shredders, please do not hesitate to contact us now. Our team of specialists will be more than happy to help.

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Why Should I Use Shredding Machines?

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Office paper shredding machines from AfterPrint are an absolute necessity in today’s business world plus within your own home.

Identity theft is one of the fastest-growing crimes in the country, with the level of sophistication of criminality rising. According to the BBC’s Money programme, identity theft is Britain’s fastest-growing white-collar crime, with an increase of nearly 500% each year. This means purchasing appropriate destruction machinery an essential.

Shredding Machines are an Extension of Security

We are all aware of how important it is to protect ourselves, our families and businesses from unscrupulous individual’s intent on harm.

It is a basic human instinct to provide as much security as possible to deter unwanted attention. At home this could be by locking doors, installing burglar alarms and being part of neighbourhood watch schemes. Businesses will spend millions each year on CCTV, key or card entry systems plus electronic surveillance equipment which includes employing highly-trained security guards to stop criminals from entering their premises and stealing possessions.

This begs the question, why would we not protect our highly prised personal details for our companies in the same way?

Sensitive business paperwork such as sales forecasts, company future plans, customer lists, cost prices, staff salaries and anything that could allow competitors to steal your customers and ruin your business need to be disposed of properly using shredding machines once the data is no longer relevant.

Work with the Specialists

In order to choose the best shredder, you should first consider what you are planning to use it for.

Shredders are often purchased based on their price, which could result in further data loss due to the machine being too slow or troublesome. AfterPrint would always recommend thinking before you buy to ensure you get the shredder to meet your specific requirements.

We currently have three models of shredder in stock, including the Ideal 4606, 4108 and 5009, with cross cut and strip cut options available.

If you have any questions about shredding machines, please do not hesitate to contact AfterPrint today.

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