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Introduction 1
Inkjet Technology
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MCS Raptor Software
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MCS Falcon Imager
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MCS Eagle FlexPrint
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MCS Eagle UV
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Understanding Camera Systems for Direct Mail
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MCS Perfect Match 9.0 Camera System
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MCS Microvision Output Camera System
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MCS Bases
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MCS S-900 Dryer
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MCS High-Speed Inserting
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Laser Printing
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MCS KM 1250
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MCS KM 1070
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MCS K 150/300
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MCS Continuous Form
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Direct Mail is a manufactured product. Most people in our industry don’t consider themselves manufacturers, but if you think about the process of creating direct mail, it’s a custom, short run manufacturing process, which is a tough business. Like all manufacturing processes, direct mail is driven by cost, deadlines, and quality control. Two unique elements of direct mail manufacturing that are interesting: • Direct Mail combines the physical paper or plastic product, with a digital variable data product that has a life span of seconds. • Every job is a custom manufactured job. At MCS, we understand the direct mail manufacturing process. You will not find another company in our industry that is involved in almost the entire process of producing direct mail. We are involved in software, laser printing, inkjet printing, finishing, inserting and cameras for quality control systems. Some of the solutions we manufacture, others solutions we resell, and where we don’t bring value, we recommend based on our years of experience. Our employees have decades of experience both in mail shops, and as a manufacturer. Nothing demonstrates MCS' expertise better than a day at our new National Demonstration Facility, 1
located outside of Chicago. We have put most of the solutions MCS offers under one roof to demonstrate the entire manufacturing process for direct mail. The solutions we offer have the lowest manufacturing cost, highest production rates to meet tight deadlines, and are the standard of the industry for quality control. Please reach out to your local MCS sales representative with any questions or if you need more information about our solutions.
Quick MCS Facts • Year Started - 1991 • MCS Family of Companies • MCS, Inc. – Equipment Sales Nationwide • MCS Services – High Speed and High Volume Laser Service Nationwide • Think Ink – Consumable Sales World Wide • Array Technologies – R&D and Manufacturing of Inkjets and Camera Systems • Total Employees – Approx 110 • Total Sales – Over $40 million a year • Offices - Gaithersburg, MD; Laurel, MD; Bolingbrook, IL; East Glastonbury, CT • Major Service Sites – Los Angeles, Dallas, Omaha, Chicago, Dayton, Washington DC area, Philadelphia, Manchester, Atlanta, Lynchburg, VA 2
INKJET TECHNOLOGY In the mailing and graphics industry, there are two technologies used for inkjet printing, continuous and DOD. Continuous inkjet technology sprays a continuous stream of ink into a recycling system, and deflects drops that are used to create an image. Continuous inkjet models include the Video Jet BK, the Kodak 5120, and the Domino BitJet. DOD (Drop on demand) inkjet technology shoots a drop when needed to create the image. There are two different technologies used in DOD printers, thermal and piezo inkjet technology. Thermal inkjet technology uses heat to vaporize a drop to spit out of a nozzle. Piezo uses a crystal to vibrate the nozzle which pushes the ink out to create a dot. MCS sells both thermal (MCS Falcon) and piezo (MCS Eagle) DOD inkjet technology. DOD technology typically offers a lower capital cost, higher print resolution, and ease of use compared to continuous technology. What makes MCS inkjets the best in the industry
problem with an MCS product, we own the technology and our technicians have access to the engineers that designed the product.
Ink Sets One of the secrets of MCS' success is the partnership with its sister company, Think Ink. MCS inkjets have more options with inks than any other inkjet company. Our options for coated stocks, PMS colors and darker pigments give our customers more options for success.
Support MCS has technicians located across the United States and most of them have industry experience as mail shop mechanics. This knowledge helps us apply our inkjet technology to a number of different pieces of equipment including existing inkjet tables, inserters, finishing equipment and even printing presses. Our industry leading hot swap program allows customers to get up and running sooner to get the work out.
• Design • Ink Sets • Support
Design MCS inkjets are designed, manufactured, sold and supported by MCS. Unlike other companies, we do not outsource engineering or manufacturing. This has made the MCS design the most stable and advanced inkjet products on the market today. Many of our competitors outsource or even re-sell products that have limited product lives. When you have a 3
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MCS RAPTOR SOFTWARE know: o t d e e ou n What y ters use n i o r t p y t s e j a • E C S ink M l l roofing a p s t e n v i i r r p • D tornic c e l e t a • Gre The MCS Raptor™ InkJet Controller is a new design that allows one controller to concurrently drive multiple MCS print technologies. Since 1997, MCS has lead the inkjet industry with the most advanced yet easy to use industrial inkjet software. New MCS Raptor Benefits: • Use the Raptor to drive Eagle (Piezo) and/or Falcon (HP) printheads simultaneously, or independently. • Example job: Use Falcon HP-based heads for spot color along with the new “stitchless” Eagle 4.25” printer. • Drive up to 25” of print width with the Raptor. High-Speed Gigabit data channels allow a greater amount of print at high-speed. • Existing MCS Eagles are already MCS Raptor-compatible with a small firmware upgrade. • Smoother fonts and graphics – and crisp barcodes with Enhanced Rasterization Technology™ (ERT™). • Head-Selectable Resolution: - Critical high-quality areas can be printed at full resolution. - Ink savings can be enabled by reducing resolution on some objects. • New GS1 Databar barcode. • Optional PDF workflow module. • Remote job setup with font usage tracking/missing font detection. 5
• Increased Input/Output support such as system status notification with external lights. • Optional user defined alarm light pole. • Manage ink usage and print quality with software-selectable Eagle drop sizes.
Sample Print Configurations
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MCS FALCON IMAGER know: o t d e e ou n What y pital cost ca • Low to use • Easy ble • Flexi The Falcon is the third generation of HP Based inkjet systems from MCS and is the overwhelming low-cost choice for industrial inkjet printing. Replaceable print cartridges allow for fast response to changing job requirements such as aqueous coated stocks, spot colors and situations requiring special inks. The MCS Falcon printer can be expanded, in modules, up to a total of 24” of print. Customers can combine multiple MCS Eagle Inkjet printers with multiple MCS Falcon systems to create more high-value applications. The modular print head setup allows users to reconfigure it using standard connectivity with Ethernet cabling. The system is now compatible with the MCS Eagle Piezo print-heads through the MCS Raptor controller software.
Average Production Rate:
14,000 PPH
Resolution and Speeds:
600 X 600 @ 25 inches/second (125 FPM) 600 X 400 @ 50 inches/second (175 FPM) 600 X 300 @ 50 inches/second (250 FPM) 600 X 200 @ 75 inches/second (375 FPM) 600 X 150 @ 100 inches/second (500 FPM)
Print Width:
Up to 24"
Onboard Controllers:
Daisy-Chainable via Gigabit Ethernet; use together or as separate systems
Print Head Sizes:
2" and 4" in any number up to 24"
Ink Cartridges:
Hewett-Packard 51645A - style (1/2” print each @ 600 nozzles per inch)
Read-Print:
Interface to the MCS Perfect Match System
Enhanced Print Accuracy:
Exclusive “Encoder Translator” feature enhances quality and positional accuracy
MCS Raptor Controller Software is Included:
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Enhanced I/O Module:
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600 DPI Enhanced Technology Rasterization™ (ETR) Optional PDF workflow WYSIWYG job layout Variable Data VIA Database or internal counter capabilities Remote job setup Electronic job proofing Windows 7 compatible Compatible with True-Type fonts All popular barcodes including IMB, QR, GS1 Databar as well as most inline and 2D barcodes Unlimited conditional bitmaps Graphic rotation and scaling — even for variable elements
• Increased capabilities for integrating with auxiliary equipment
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MCS EAGLE FLEXPRINT know: o t d e e ou n What y s stocks st u o o c r k o n p i • Low or coated and es per hour tf 0 piec 0 0 • Grea , 0 3 00 to • 20,0 Barcodes Supported The new MCS Eagle FlexPrint offers performance similar to UV Inkjets with the ease-of-use of water-based inks! Speed, quality, print width and ink cost make the MCS Eagle FlexPrint the most advanced inkjet in the mailing and printing industries. The MCS Eagle FlexPrint can easily address mail at over 30,000 pieces per hour at 600 DPI.
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Up to 4 heads from 1 PC
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Multiple combinations possible
For applications and environments where user intervention is not possible or preferred, MCS offers an automated maintenance system. The Eagle AMS system automatically wipes, purges and caps with commands from the MCS Raptor software. The Eagle AMS is ideal for high speed read and print applications for inserters, catalog bindery lines or multiple head applications.
Specifications Resolution
FlexPrint Speed
The MCS Eagle FlexPrint has the ability to print on glossy stocks, aqueous-coated stocks and uncoated materials. It offers a wide solid print area with the capability to increase production rates by feeding pieces long-edge, print large areas without stitch marks and one PC can drive up to 6 heads.
600x600 DPI 250 ft per/min
With a 4.25” solid print-width, an Eagle head offers the ability to produce self-mailers with advertising techniques such as store locator maps or large variable graphics at a very low imaging cost. Two or more Eagle heads can replace some laser applications, including laser letters and forms, with 40% to 90% lower cost and a faster production rate.
600x200 DPI 750 ft per/min
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Head Configurations
600x400 DPI 375 ft per/min 600x300 DPI 500 ft per/min
Drop Size
7 pl -18 pl
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MCS EAGLE UV know: o t d e our e h n r u e o p y s t Wha 0 piece 0 0 , 5 2 • Over or plastic tf • Grea I quality DP • 600 Increase production on more types of materials & products with the MCS Eagle UV. UV curable ink has broad substrate capabilities because it has the ability to cure on materials that water-based technology has difficulty with. The MCS Eagle UV is great for printing on plastic gift cards, membership cards, coated stocks, synthetic stocks and films. The MCS Eagle UV is designed to be easy to use, highly reliable and very flexible. With the largest print width – 4.25” to 17” the MCS Eagle UV enables you to print wider and faster with higher quality. Customers can double their throughput and print up to 30,000 pieces per hour by rotating the print orientation. The large print width allows users to print large areas without stitch marks and add graphics, maps and logos at full 600 DPI resolution. The MCS Eagle UV can mount on almost any existing transport or base including Kirk Rudy, Buskro, and VideoJet.
Specifications Resolution 600x600 DPI 600x400 DPI 600x300 DPI 600x200 DPI Drop Size
UV Speed 166 feet per minute 250 feet per minute 333 feet per minute 500 feet per minute 14 pl
Head Configurations 4.25” 8.5” 12.75”
• Up to 4 heads from 1 PC • Up to 2 heads from 1 PC • Multiple combinations possible
Software Operating System • Windows XP, Windows 7 Variable PDF Files • Optional Communications • Gigabit Ethernet
MCS Eagle AMS Option For applications and environments where user intervention is not possible or preferred, MCS offers an automated maintenance system. The Eagle AMS system automatically wipes, purges and caps with commands from the MCS Raptor software. The Eagle AMS is ideal for high speed read and print applications for inserters, catalog bindery lines or multiple head applications. 11
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UNDERSTANDING CAMERA SYSTEMS FOR DIRECT MAIL Camera systems for direct mail production are used for a number of applications. The most common applications include: • • • • • •
Read and Print on inserters and tip-on machines Match Mailings on inserters and tip-on machines Output verification and logging Print verification Double detect Quality control
MCS manufactures all of the components of our camera systems including: • • • • •
Cameras Lighting Software Tracking Controller Inkjets
Most other vendors buy off the shelf components including cameras and interface cards from third party companies. Manufacturing all of the components allows MCS to offer unparalleled support. The functions of a camera system include reading a unique number (barcode or OCR), tracking the document, and taking an action based on what is reads. For example, in a read and print application, the system reads the unique number, tracks the document through the equipment, diverts the piece if it mis-reads, prints the correct address or data, and logs date, time and other information. 13
If you are using a camera system in a mailing or print application, a higher level of integrity is required. MCS offers a number of tools and techniques designed to increase the integrity of any process while keeping production rates high.
MCS manufactures Three Types of Cameras MCS Area of Cameras View Micro-Vision 1"x3/4" C Mount
3"x4"
Line Scan
User Defined
Light Source Internal LED External LED External LED
Application Mounted 2D/OCR 2D/OCR/ IMB/Blob 2D/OCR/ IMB/Blob/ QC
In the track, small areas Output open area Output open area
Common Equipment Camera Systems are Mounted On: • • • • •
Inserters Tip-On machines Inkjet Tables Web Presses Re-winders
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MCS PERFECT MATCH 9.0 CAMERA SYSTEM know: o t d e e ou n print What y d s n e a s d u a iple ound d for re r e a s • Mult e u v y o l wide y to m • Most nents are eas po • Com printers. All MCS camera systems have OCR numbering and 2D barcode decoding capabilities.
Set Up the System Your Way MicroVision™ USB Cameras
Optional MCS Falcon
Optional Line-Scan Camera
Multiple Camera Options
Read and Print Capable
Process Multiple Areas of Interest
The MCS Perfect Match System is the industry standard for high-productivity matching and read-and-print capabilities. All of the equipment and software are designed internally by MCS. Cameras and tracking controller, as well as the software and printers, integrate seamlessly to enable the user’s facility to offer high-integrity while enjoying ease-of-use. The new version 9.0 also offers the ability to add up to 54 integrity sensors for high level tracking on demanding applications. The system can handle multiple divert devices and provide effective tracking on transports and inserters with several coupled transport segments. MCS also has a version 9.0 - enhanced software for tracking multiple images on each camera and new features such as pocket and envelope version verification. MCS customers are well positioned to handle the growing demand for read/print and matching jobs on inserters. MCS camera systems are often used on card affixing lines for matching and read/print jobs on plastic cards with MCS inkjet 15
More Barcodes, More Options
The MCS Perfect Match™ System can be used in three modes: Read and Print, Matching and Output Scanning.
In the professional mailing industry, if you need document integrity, you use a Data Matrix barcode. The Data Matrix barcode has a very small foot print, and can hold a large amount of data. The Data Matrix barcode has been the reliable standard in the mailing industry for over twelve years.
• Inserters: Most inserters swing-arms and high speed inserters including PB, Buhrs, Bell and Howell and CMC • Tip-On Systems: Most tip-on systems including Ga-Vehren, PB SureFeed, MultiFeed and Kirk Rudy
The MCS Perfect Match also reads:
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3 of 9 UPC USPS IMB and OCR fonts
MCS MICROVISION OUTPUT CAMERA SYSTEM know: o t d e e ou n round a What y e v o to m • Easy il shop a m e l a b r i o • Flex made f , e s u f o • Ease The MCS MicroVision Camera System helps satisfy customer demands for mail integrity while giving operations better efficiency. A robust suite of features ensures that duplicates and mistakes are detected while quality control is maintained. The system operates in-line with inserters and other high-speed production devices. Barcodes, numbers or IMB codes can be used to embed document serial numbers or IDs, and the system can be used to detect and act upon error conditions such as out-of-sequence pieces, possible double-stuffing of envelopes and production duplicates. High performance logging of each production piece is conducted with time/date/operator/ equipment being recorded along with individual document ID and status. Offered as a stand-alone system, the MCS Output Camera System can be moved to different production areas to give high integrity monitoring when needed. Extended intelligence has been added to the system so that logos, postage indicia, form numbers and other versioned information can be inspected on-the-fly. Both MicroVision and Line-Scan options are available. Barcodes 1D – Intelligent Mail Barcode, Postnet, 2 of 5, 3 of 9, Code 128, Code 93, Planet Code,Codabar, BC 412, UPC, EAN, Pharmacode. 2D – Data Matrix, PDF417 17
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Intelligent Mail Barcode Return Address Logo Recognition
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Data Matrix
File Based Formats ASCII, dBase, Access, SQL
Electrical Specifications Camera controller – 120AC single phase includes power for camera and light source
Transport Options The MCS MicroVision Output Camera System can be mounted on many different types of paper transports including existing inkjet bases. With a small transport base, the MCS MicroVision Camera System is very mobile, and easy to reconfigure. 18
MCS BASES know: o t d e e ou n What y esign d e n i l n around • I e v o m to • Easy st co • Low
MCS bases are designed specifically for the newest high quality inkjet technology. On our new 1030 base, vacuum is distributed wider, for larger sheets without creating valleys on the printed substrate (which can cause poor print quality).
Description
MCS 330 Base
MCS 430 Base
MCS 530 Base
MCS 1030 Base
MCS 1020 Base
Length
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All MCS bases are 110V 15 Amp, and are designed to be modular (in-line) so they are easy to move around to different feeders, inserters and bindery lines including folders.
Belt Technology
6 belts of 1" adjustable heatresistant
6 belts of 1” adjustable heatresistant
6 belts of 1” adjustable heatresistant
20" solid
6 belts of 1” adjustable heatresistant
Divert Option
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110V 15 Amp
110V 15 Amp
110V 15 Amp
110V 15 Amp
Intended Use
Camera systems, dryers
Inkjet, camera systems, or dryers
Inkjet, camera systems, or dryers
Inkjetting large sheets of paper
UV lamps or IR dryers
Speed
Up to 500 fpm
Up to 500 fpm
Up to 500 fpm
Up to 500 fpm
Up to 500 fpm
Fixed Speed Vacuum Fans
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MCS S-900 DRYER arket know: m o e t h d t e n e ier o ou n What y st effective dr s stocks o ou • The m reat on aque sg ctricity e l e n o • Work money s e v a S •
The MCS S-900 is a cost effective, high performance, compact drying system for water-based inkjet printing systems. The MCS S-900 provides greater productivity and flexibility with reduced operating costs compared to traditional infrared drying systems. Drying Width(s) Drying Length Dryer Module Size Number of Emitters Power Circuit Interlock Relay Internal Signals
External Signals Site Requirements
Components
4.88" (124mm) 12.99" (330mm) 5.63"x14.57" (143mm x 370mm) 3 208-230VAC (50/60 Hz) 5.8KW 30 amps 24 VAC, or 24 VDC, or 120 VAC, dry contact On/off switch manual power adjustment via potentiometer. Automatic power adjustment via tachometer. Emergency stop Interlock (on/off) 208-230 VAC single phase 30 amp Service Electrician installs a 208-230 VAC 30 amp power cord, connects wiring between power control and transport Emitter module, mailbase mount, light shield, tachometer assembly and electrical cord 21
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MCS HIGH-SPEED INSERTING r in the ow: e n t k r o e t s n d ou nee speed i y h t g i a h h l u W ccessf u s t s o • M ustr y d n i p o mail sh setup b o j r o int ble f • Flexi or read and pr tf In the mailing industry, it is • Grea
• All friction feeders are clutch driven, can be upgraded to servo • 10X13 rotary feeder • Flexible bindery interface for third party folders input
accepted that labor costs are the highest costs associated with inserting mail. A trend in the industry for the last 15 years has been the investment in high speed inserters. Not all high speed inserters work well in the mail shop environment. Easy maintenance, quick setup time, and flexibility is mandatory for success. While most mail shop inserting business has been stable for years, many have not invested in newer and faster technology.
Cycling Speed
Pitney Bowes FlowMaster High Speed Inserter
Up to 7 sheet accumulate and tri-fold #10 Up to 10 sheet accumulate and bi-fold 6”x9” Up to 90 sheet accumulate on 9”x12” flat no fold OMR, 3 of 9, Data Matrix barcodes Side slit barcode removal system
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The first Pitney Bowes FlowMaster was introduced in 1999, and since then, no other inserter has enjoyed more success than the Pitney Bowes® FlowMaster®. Built and designed for mail shops, the Pitney Bowes® FlowMaster® is ideal for large and small shops, with flexible feeder options and high cycling speeds. All new Pitney Bowes® FlowMasters® can handle up to 10”x13” envelopes. ®
Pitney Bowes® FlowMaster® Options • Feeder Options 3, 6 and 9 station machines (6 station standard) • 10”x13”, 6”x9,” and thin material (buck slip) friction feeders • Small product feeder kit
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Average production rate per hour to the belt
3,500
Revenue per thousand 3 inserts #10
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$75
Operator cost per hour (1 operator)
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$15
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$60
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6”x9” up to 16,000 per hour 10”x13” up to 8,000 per hour
Min and Max Envelope Size #A7 Envelope to 10”x13”
Input for Intelligent Statement Processing Options
Camera Options (MCS Perfect Match) • • • • •
Selective pocket from the input Selective pocket from a feeder Matching and read and print from input Matching and read and print from feeder Output verification
Inkjet Options (MCS Falcon and Eagle)
$160
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Non intelligent inkjeting envelopes Read and print on envelope from input Read and print on envelope from feeder Read and print in the track
Sorting Options • Speed sort off camera system • Speed sort off pattern (no camera system needed, must have mark) 24
LASER PRINTING What you need to know about digital laser printing and direct mail Processing direct mail through digital laser printers is a challenge in the direct mail industry. Whether it's black and white, process color, cut sheet or continuous, professional mailers have unique challenges. Many companies offer high speed presses, but very few work well in the direct mail environment. The four biggest challenges for direct mailers are: • Work flow • Paper handling • Duty Cycle • Operational Cost
Operational Cost In today’s competitive market, you cannot afford to operate at a cost that is higher than your competition. MCS understands the market and what it takes to compete. All MCS solutions are tested to be very competitive in true operational costs including machine cost, toner and service. MCS offers solutions for black and white and process color digital presses that are cut sheet and continuous form with local service nationwide. MCS Services, Inc. provides service to over 400 digital presses that print just under 5 billion pages a year.
Workflow If you go to 100 mail shops across the country, 70 of them have serious work flow issues. Printers clutching, large files that take too much hard drive space, inefficient restart issues. MCS offers very specific workflow configurations and support that is proven and tested in the mailing industry.
Paper Handling Mail shops have to be very flexible when it comes to paper stocks and dimensions. Our solutions offer the most flexibility with the challenging stocks that the industry uses. There are no perfect machines, but the printers that MCS offers have been tested and succeed in direct mail.
Duty Cycle Most high speed printers are not designed for the duty cycle of the average mail shop. Mail shops typically use their machines at the top end of the duty cycle. Combined with challenging paper stocks, many machines just do not hold up. MCS only offers machines that can handle the high duty cycle including 24/7 operations. 25
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Black and white cut sheet laser production can be a challenge in the mailing industry. Heavy stocks, odd size paper, poor perforations, paper dust and coated stocks are just some of the challenges all mailers face. While there is no perfect laser press, there is no better value than the MCS KM 1250. The MCS KM 1250 has three unique features that make it the best value in black and white printing: 1. Both air assist and vacuum feeding on the high capacity input tray • The mailing industry uses the most demanding stocks, and this combination offers the greatest flexibility for feeding demanding stocks. 2. Odd size paper feeding • From 12"x19" down to 3½"x5½" and any size in between 3. Images on coated stocks • Prints on coated paper including 110 lb cover coated two sides duplex 27
Description KM 1250/2500 8½"x11" simplex pages per minute Minimum page size Print quality Maximum page size Maximum paper weight MCS-Configured input tray capacity (3 trays) MCS-Configured descending stacker Image on coated stocks Monthly duty cycle MCS print server option
Specifications 125 PPM/250 IPM 3½"x5½" 1200 DPI 12"x19" 110 lb cover Up to 5,000 sheets Up to 4,500 sheets Yes 1,000,000/2,000,000 PDF, Postscript, PPML
KM 2500 250 IMP/125 PPM Duplex Machine
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MCS KM 1070 ow: n k o t d ou nee What y click • Low pital cost ca 9" • Low es 100lb 13"x1 ex • Dupl Production color digital printing is more affordable than ever with the MCS KM 1070 press. For less than $1,500 per month, the MCS KM 1070 produces mailing products on heavy coated stocks with brilliant quality. Built for mail, the MCS KM 1070 has three unique features that make it ideal for professional mail production. 1. Both air assist and vacuum feeding on the high capacity input tray • The mailing industry uses the most challenging stocks, and this combination offers the greatest flexibility for feeding demanding stocks. 2. Up to 13"x19" paper size • Maximizes the products per page — with full bleed opportunities 3. On the fly shift registration • A sophisticated shift mechanism to increase front-to-back registration accuracy
Color digital presses offer an unlimited number of configuration possibilities, but very few work in the direct mail environment. MCS configures all of our digital presses with proven peripheral equipment and industry leading RIPs, to ensure our customers’ success. In many cases, customers have asked MCS to replace an existing color digital press with a MCS press because the original equipment was configured incorrectly.
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MCS K150/300 now: k o t d e ou ne eet size h s What y " 4 1 18"x • Up tp es per minute h ag nt • 150 p million per mo 5 • Up to Introducing the MCS K150/300, the largest sheet format, black and white production laser printer still manufactured. The MCS K150 is a proven mail production machine that offers: • • • •
Up to 18"x14" sheet size (2 up 8½"x14") 150 pages per minute-even up to 8½"x14" Duty cycle of up to 5 million a month Vacuum Input Feeder
The MCS K150/300 is designed for the largest volume black and white opportunities in the mailing industry. The ideal mission for the MCS K150 is 1 to 5 million sheets per month per machine. Made in America, MCS K150/300 is built to last, and can easily run 24/7 with minimal downtime. MCS K300 8½"x14" is a dedicated duplex engine 2 up-one click that can print up to 10 million images per month duplex. If you are looking for a machine that can run the highest cut sheet volumes, the MCS K150/300 is your best investment. WELCOME BACK CHICAGO RAIL-TRAILS SUPPORTER!
Please detach your survey and 2013 renewal form and return it in the SASE today! Your membership entitles you to discounts on Chicago Rail-Trails merchandise including apparel, guidebooks, cycling equipment and more! Come into one of the stores or shop online at www.ChicagoRailTrailsNation.com.
When you renew your membership to Chicago Rail-Trails, we’d like to get to know you a little better. Please take a moment to share your thoughts by completing the Member Survey below and returning it with your renewal form and check or credit card information. Thank you again for staying with us. Your continued support is paramount to our work!
Please detach your survey and 2013 renewal form and return it in the SASE today! Your membership entitles you to discounts on Chicago Rail-Trails merchandise including apparel, guidebooks, cycling equipment and more! Come into one of the stores or shop online at www.ChicagoRailTrailsNation.com.
When you renew your membership to Chicago Rail-Trails, we’d like to get to know you a little better. Please take a moment to share your thoughts by completing the Member Survey below and returning it with your renewal form and check or credit card information. Thank you again for staying with us. Your continued support is paramount to our work!
MEMBER SURVEY*
MEMBER SURVEY*
1. Please tell us your #1 reason for renewing your Chicago Rail-Trails membership.
1. Please tell us your #1 reason for renewing your Chicago Rail-Trails membership.
I care about preserving green spaces and natural treasures.
I love using Chicago Rail-Trails for recreation and want to keep them strong. I think everyone should have a Rail-Trail “in their back yard.”
I use a Chicago Rail-Trail everyday to commute, run errands, or more and want more Americans to be able to do the same.
Other ________________________________________________________
2. When was the last time you enjoyed one of our Rail-Trails?
This week
This month
By myself
With my kids
4. Have you used USTrailFinder.com yet?
Yes
No
With friends
With other family
Plan to
Age _______
I care about preserving green spaces and natural treasures.
I love using Chicago Rail-Trails for recreation and want to keep them strong. I think everyone should have a Rail-Trail “in their back yard.”
I use a Chicago Rail-Trail everyday to commute, run errands, or more and want more Americans to be able to do the same.
Paper Trays
Other ________________________________________________________
This week
This month
In the past year
3. Do you usually use a Rail-Trail by yourself or with family and/or friends?
By myself
With my kids
4. Have you used USTrailFinder.com yet?
Yes
No
With friends
With other family
Plan to
5. Please share your age and family status if you are comfortable doing so. Age _______
6. Do you want to be part of our Rapid Response team and be alerted to new trail proposals and clean-up and other events?
6. Do you want to be part of our Rapid Response team and be alerted to new trail proposals and clean-up and other events?
Yes, my email address is: ____________________________________________________ No
5. Please share your age and family status if you are comfortable doing so.
8½"x11" Simplex 8½"x14" Simplex 11"x17" Simplex 17"x14" Simplex 8½"x11" Duplex 8½"x14" Duplex 11"x17" Duplex 17"x14" Duplex
2. When was the last time you enjoyed one of our Rail-Trails?
In the past year
3. Do you usually use a Rail-Trail by yourself or with family and/or friends?
Maybe in the future
RENEWAL FORM
Yes, my email address is: ____________________________________________________ No
Maybe in the future
RENEWAL FORM
YES! Please renew my membership...
Chicago Rail-Trails • 3486 Ward Parkway • Chicago, IL 60187 • 708-555-0000
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WELCOME BACK CHICAGO RAIL-TRAILS SUPPORTER!
Paper Size
YES! Please renew my membership...
Chicago Rail-Trails • 3486 Ward Parkway • Chicago, IL 60187 • 708-555-0000
# 1 up to 9"x11" # 2 up to 18"x14" # 3 up to 18"x14" Total Sheets
K 150 Speed (Sheets per min) 150 150 75 75 75 75 37.5 37.5 Sheets 20# 1,000 1,000 2,000 4,000
K 300 Speed (Sheets per min) 150 150 75 75 150 150 75 75
MICR Optional Output Tray Sheets 20# Stacker 3,000
Native Print Language Postscript and PDF
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MCS CONTINUOUS FORM ow: n k o t d page ou nee What y st per imaged co • Low peed s h g i orms f H b e • w cost of • Low Almost all high volume standard class laser jobs are produced on continuous form laser printers. The cost to image a 8½"x11" form can be as little as half the cost of a cut sheet laser. The slowest continuous form laser printer MCS sells produces 372 pages per minute, compared to 180 sheets per minute for the fastest cut sheet laser printer. The same is true for form presses. The fastest form presses are web presses, which produce the continuous form paper at the lowest cost.
Unwinder Unwinds the roll of paper. Used by the laser printer and the finishing line. 60"x20" diameter rolls Cutter Slits and cuts all four sides, converting the sheet to cut sheet Folder Continuous form bindery lines use special folders without feeders Simplex:
Simplex and Duplex Printing In the continuous printing world, duplex printing is accomplished by taking two print engines, and putting the paper through both machines. This is known as a twin engine. Twins can run independently as simplex machines, or together for duplex printing. Not all machines have the controller to print duplex, so the decision to duplex must be made when you purchase the machine. Finishing Once a continuous form has been laser imaged, it must be converted to a cut sheet. Most shops do this in a separate process known as a bindery line. If the paper is on a roll, the equipment used would be an unwinder, cutter, and a folder. If the paper was fanfolded, then a splicing table would replace the unwinder. 33
Continuous Form
Printer
2up 8-1/2 x 11 pages per min
Feet Per Minute
DPI
Pinless
Unwind rewind Ready
Fan Fold Stacker Included
High Duty Cycle per Month
Connection
372
372
171
300 DPI/ 600 DPI Optional
Optional
Yes
Yes
5 Million
Ethernet
466
466
214
300 DPI
Optional
Yes
Yes
8 Million
Ethernet
530
530
243
300 DPI
Yes
Yes
Yes
10 Million
Ethernet
610
610
280
600 DPI
Yes
Yes
No
12 Million
Ethernet
744
744
171
300 DPI
Optional
Yes
Yes
10 Million
Ethernet
932
932
214
300 DPI
Optional
Yes
Yes
18 Million
Ethernet
1060
1060
243
300 DPI
Yes
Yes
Yes
20 Million
Ethernet
1220
1220
280
600 DPI
Yes
Yes
No
24 Million
Ethernet
Twin:
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