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Which Booklet Maker Should I Buy?

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Here at AfterPrint, we sell a huge range of Print Finishing Equipment to a wide variety of industries. One of our most popular ranges is our booklet maker machinery. Our vast range includes options to cater for every budget and demand. In addition, thanks to our industry knowledge and trusted foundations, we have also been able to secure exclusive UK Dealerships with some of the world’s leading brands including Mamo and Duplo. However, you may be stuck wondering which booklet maker is right for your company. In order to answer your questions, we’ve put together the following guide.

What Should I Consider When Buying a Booklet Maker?

When making a significant purchase such as a Booklet Maker, it’s important to give it the correct level of consideration. Here at AfterPrint, we would advise everyone making a purchase to consider three main things:

  • Budget
  • Facilities and Space Available
  • Demand

In today’s guide, we’ll be walking you through the importance of each factor and how it can affect your decision going forward. After all, at AfterPrint our aim is to offer our customers a simple but effective experience when investing in new equipment.

What Budget Do You Have Available?

Whilst this is an important factor, we first want to make it clear that this should not be the deciding factor alone. There is no point purchasing a booklet maker because it’s cheaper only to find that it can’t handle the demands of the more expensive model. However, like with any purchase, you should consider how much the booklet maker is worth to your business, and as a result, how much you’re willing to pay.

If you’re looking for a more low cost entry into professional looking booklet production, our range of booklet stapling machines may be of interest. However, if a booklet maker is vital to your business and a large proportion of the budget has been freed up, you may be interested in one of our Duplo iSaddle X Booklet Makers.

Do you Have the Required Space?

As the demand on our booklet makers increases, so does their size. Not only that, but they can also be scaled up in accordance with the success of your business. If you’re looking for a more compact solution for your company with limited space available, a machine like the Duplo 150 may be of interest. This is the smallest offering that we stock and proves to be very popular amongst smaller offices and in-house print stations.

Alternatively, if space isn’t an issue and you have plenty of it, you can begin to explore our Duplo 600i and iSaddle X Booklet Makers which are much more suited to meeting larger demands. These can also be scaled up or down according to the requirements of your business.

What are the Demands of Your Business?

One of the most important factors to consider in your decision making process is the demands of your business. This is what should be the dictating factor in which machine you invest in. Getting this right could seriously boost your productivity and output whereas getting it wrong could seriously harness it. Here at AfterPrint, we currently specialise in the Duplo International range of booklet makers and categorise our range into three main categories. These are as follows:

In addition to our Duplo range, we also offer a Grafcut X14 range of Saddle and Flat Staplers for those with a much lower demand. Finally, our Mamo Booklet Makers offer a unique range of booklet maker machinery. This includes the Mamo SQ320 for those looking to make a high quantity of A4 booklets and the Mamo CUCE A3 capable of producing miniature booklets.

Interested? Enquire About A Booklet Maker Today

Now that you know what to look out for, you can take a look across our booklet maker range. If you’re interested in any of our booklet makers for your business, please contact us. Our friendly and knowledgeable team have over 50 years of experience in the print finishing arena. Therefore, they’re well equipped to help you with any queries that you may have. Alternatively, you can find more information and full specifications for each of our products online. You can also find plenty more helpful articles, guides and FAQs in our blog.

Here at AfterPrint, we are devoted to providing our customers with the equipment they need to solve a technical conundrum. Therefore, you can rely on us to work tirelessly to supply you with the best service and equipment for your needs.

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What is a Booklet Maker?

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Here at Afterprint, our team specialise in providing a variety of print products to a wide breadth of clients. One of our most popular ranges is our booklet makers. From entry level machines, to the best of the best, we’ve got a booklet maker suitable for every workload.

If you’re considering getting a booklet maker for your business, you may be interested in finding out more about what they do, how they do it and what is available. To help with this, we’re going to answer all of these questions in our latest blog.

What Can A Booklet Maker Do?

Before we can answer this, it’s important to understand that the capabilities depend on which model you opt for. If you opt for a lower range entry level model, it’s unlikely to be able to match the pressures that a high end machine can handle. As a result, it’s all about finding the right machine for your needs. What’s great about our range is that some of our products can be scaled up as your business grows.

Put simply, booklet makers are intended to provide businesses with a quick and easy way to produce professional booklets. Common documents produced by a booklet maker include, but are not limited to booklets, flat pads, pre-stitching difficult stocks for tape binding and retail packaging. Depending on the model, our booklet makers can be capable of producing up to 5,000 booklets an hour. Our largest models also boast A4 Landscape and 300 mm square booklet capabilities.

Which Booklet Maker Do I Need?

As mentioned above, we deal with a variety of clients that all require different things from their booklet makers. As a result, we have a wide range of booklet makers, that caters for every need and environment. Our range is split up into the following five categories:

Booklet Stapling Machines

If you’re looking for a low cost entry into professional booklet making, our booklet stapling machines will not disappoint. Often referred to as Saddle Stapling due to the saddle design of operating tables, these are an impressively versatile addition to any business. One example of their versatility is that all of our models can offer the added benefit of flat pad stapling. Bought as it is, the Grafcut X14 Booklet Stapling Machine is capable of stapling up to 55 sheets (5.5mm). However, optional additions are available to increase this function and many more.

Duplo 150 Booklet Makers

Our range of Duplo 150 Booklet Makers have all of the features included in a big booklet machine, packaged into a compact frame. Due to their size, these are ideal for those wanting to produce a low to medium volume of booklets in house.

As your business grows, so can the Duplo DBM150 and DBM150T. Their modular design allows for them to be scaled up or down depending on the requirements of your business. If you work in the educational sector and you’re looking to start offline booklet production, the Duplo 150FR could be perfect. This model is also ideal for any companies that just work with traditional paper types and uncoated media.

On the other hand, the Duplo 150C is perfect for offset and digital printers. Its high powered suction collator towers make it the most productive setup in the Duplo 150 range. Finally, for the digital printers’ ideal solution, look no further than the Duplo 150DBS. With the capability to finish sheet by sheet, digital print output has never been so easy.

Duplo 350 Booklet Makers

With more features, including a fully automated system, the Duplo 350 range is perfect for large jobs that will be repeated over and over again. Its memory allows for jobs to be stored by the machine for future use. The Duplo 350 range is easy to use, quick to set up, economical to run and scalable for when your business grows. Aimed at the mid-range print market, these products are perfect for University Inplants and Commercial Digital Printers.

Duplo 600 Booklet Makers

If you need a booklet maker that will be comfortable producing a high capacity, the Duplo 600 is perfect. As a high capacity system, it’s intended for larger scale digital commercial printers. As a result, it’s capable of processing up to 600 sheets a minute and can handle anything up to A4 landscape and 300mm square booklets.

This system can also grow in line with your business and is driven by an automated, precise, intelligent system. Whether you opt for the Duplo 600i or the Duplo 600i Pro, you’re guaranteed high speed, stress-free booklet making.

Duplo iSaddle X Booklet Makers

The all new iSaddle X has officially taken over from its predecessor as the most versatile, agile and intelligent saddle stitcher on the market. With increased versatility across format sizes and integrated barcode readers for complete data integrity, this range can help you stand out from the crowd. The ability to offer your customers different booklet sizes and substrates could be key in dramatically increasing your profit.

Interested In Our Products? Enquire to AfterPrint Today

Now that you know a little more about our range of booklet makers, you may wish to make an enquiry. The full specification of each product is also available on our website. Alternatively, if you have any questions about our booklet makers or other products, please contact us. Our friendly and experienced team will be happy to assist you with any queries that you may have. A wide variety of our products are also available to be purchased in our online shop. With over 50 years of combined experience in the print finishing field, we pride ourselves on providing our customers with the best possible advice and service.

Our expert knowledge and trusted foundations within the market have also enabled us to secure partnerships with a variety of market leading brands, such as our Duplo range. By selecting AfterPrint, you’re selecting the UK’s premier specialist in digital print finishing.

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Bringing Print In-House with a Booklet Maker

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Whether you’re tired of paying over the odds to outsource your print or you’re looking to streamline your services, our latest guide can help. Here at AfterPrint, we’re the UK’s Premier Specialist in Digital Print Finishing Equipment and have amassed over 50 years of combined experience. Over the years, we’ve helped to supply a wide variety of businesses with the equipment that they need to transform their supply chain. In today’s blog, we’ll be sharing the benefits of bringing print in house using our booklet makers.

How Can a Booklet Maker Help Me to Bring Print in House?

Outsourcing your print can be advantageous if for example, you don’t have the time or staff to carry it out yourself or you feel like you require a professional printer. However, in such uncertain times, more and more businesses are looking to cut back on unnecessary costs. This is just one of the reasons why bringing your print in house could be beneficial to your business. In this article, we’ll be highlighting three key benefits that you could experience by purchasing a booklet maker:

  • Reducing Costs
  • Streamlining Services
  • Reducing Wastage

Cut Your Costs

If you’re currently outsourcing your print, it’s likely that you’ll have to pay a premium on top of the actual printing costs for the service. This may not be too much each time but in the grand scheme of things it can really start to add up. If you’re understaffed or you’re bound to a contract, you may not have a choice but to carry on.

However, in times like these where a lot of businesses are looking to cut back on unnecessary spend, bringing print in house could really help. By investing in a Booklet Maker, it may be a larger cost up front, but as soon as you start using it, it will start to pay for itself. You’ll no longer have to pay for the service of having booklets printed for you or pay more to buy them in bulk. Instead you’ll only have to pay for the baseline costs of refilling the required materials.

Streamline the Supply Chain

If you currently use an external printer to be able to print your booklets, you may have a perfectly working system that you don’t mind paying for. However, there is also the possibility that you’re getting tired of dealing with so many people in the printing process. If this is the case and you’re looking to cut out the middle man, AfterPrint’s booklet makers can help.

By investing in a booklet maker, you can enjoy the liberty of being able to plan your printing schedule yourself, and have the freedom to make immediate decisions without having to involve too many others. We would recommend this to anyone who is currently having to coordinate projects through a number of third parties.

Reduce Wastage

This point leads on quite well from the previous recommendation as often, by streamlining your services you can reduce wastage. Often in the printing industry, you may be tempted to order in bulk in order to receive a discounted price. Depending on who you use, you may often find yourself in a position where you very rarely order as many as you actually need.

However, a benefit of having a booklet maker in house is that you can print as many as you like, and not have to pay any more on top for the service. Also, it means that should you need any more booklets, you can quickly print out exactly how many are required. In a day and age where all businesses are expected to accept responsibility for the environment, having a booklet maker in house could be a positive step in that direction.

Which Booklet Maker Should I Get?

If this guide has convinced you that getting a booklet maker is the right step for your business, its time to have a look at your options. Here at AfterPrint, we sell a wide variety of booklet makers to cater for every need. Our range includes:

Each of these models is perfect for a different situation. For a low cost entry into the professional booklet making business, a booklet stapling machine may be perfect. Their added benefit of flat pad stapling makes them extremely versatile for using across multiple applications. One of the most popular models for bringing booklet making in house is the Duplo 150 range. It’s size and relative power make it so popular because it has all the features of the big booklet making solutions, but boasts to be the smallest fully automatic booklet maker.

From here, the size really starts to increase meaning that you’ve also got to consider whether you have the space to house the relative equipment. If space isn’t an issue, then you can start to consider the Duplo 350 range. With touch screen controls and a memory feature, this can transform your booklet producing potential. Not only that, but the high yield per spool of the deluxe stitching heads reduce the cost of each booklet. For high productivity and heavy usage, you can then look towards the Duplo 600 range and Duplo iSaddle X Booklet makers. These products are highly intelligent, fully automatic and are fully scaleable with your business.

Contact AfterPrint Today

If after reading our guide, you’re ready to bring print in house, please contact us. Our experienced and friendly team would be happy to help you with any queries. Some of our range can be ordered today online in our online shop. For more information on any of our booklet makers or other products and services, you can see full specifications across our website. For more blogs, FAQs and guides like this one, you can also check out our news section.

With over 50 years of experience to draw from, we actively encourage our customers to seek advice from our team. It’s our knowledge and trusted foundations within the print finishing arena that have enabled us to secure such exclusive dealerships with market brands.