An introduction to Morgana BM 5000 Series Professional
An introduction to Morgana BM 5000 Series Professional Production Booklet Makers
Our Offline Product Line Offline Booklet Makers & Trimmers PUR Binders - Innovative PUR binding Systems - Best in class Creaser/Folding Systems for the Digital Marketplace Creasers & Cutters Folders - Booklet Making Systems and feeding technologies - A range of solutions optimized for finishing long sheets
Offline Booklet Maker Series Morgana Power. Square 224 and 160 Morgana BM 5000 and BM 3000 Series - We develop and manufacture production booklet making systems for the entry, mid and high production segments - Multiple 50+ sheet Booklet Maker Platforms to choose from - Thousands of inline and offline systems installed worldwide - Choose the perfect solution for your application and workflow requirements
Ten Fastest Growing Digital Applications + 37. 1 bn pages Books + 17. 5 bn pages Catalogs + 15. 7 bn pages Brochures Magazines + 13. 9 bn pages + 12. 2 bn pages Corrugated 2021 + 9. 9 bn pages Posters, banners, signage 2016 + 9. 1 bn pages Direct Mail Labels + 7. 9 bn pages Folding cartons + 6. 0 bn pages Inserts, coupons +5. 8 bn pages 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 (Absolute Page Growth) Billions of Impressions (A 4 equivalent) Billions of new digital pages, and the fastest growing applications are booklets!
Target Market Segments Market Data Centric Public Sector Average monthly Booklet volume Banking, Insurance Government, Education / Schools Reports, Statements, Policies Reports, Education Material Corporate CRD / Print Rooms Reports, Marketing collaterals, Manuals, Engineering Support, Catalogues Commercial Quick Printers Reports, Marketing collaterals, Manuals, Booklets, Catalogues Photobooks Commercial Printer Reports, Marketing collaterals, Manuals, Booklets, Catalogues, Photobooks 100 k 80 k PSQ 224 VF PSQ 160 VF 60 k BM 5050/35 20 k BM 3050/35 5 k BM 5050/35 BM 3050/35 BM 5050/35
Booklet making adds value to print Consider the customer’s booklet making requirements FOR THE CUSTOMER: Booklet making adds value to print, it ‘completes the job’ and increases revenue. FOR THE SALES CHANNEL: Customers demand a ‘start-to-finish’ solution. The Morgana 5000 Series meets this requirement by providing a versatile, economical and reliable solution for producing finished booklets. Solution selling increases revenue and the overall value of the sale. BUT …. SELECTING THE CORRECT BOOKLET MAKER FOR THE CUSTOMER IS KEY
Introducing the 5000 Series It starts with a powerful application… • The landscape booklet format is in great demand • Formerly limited to offset of high-end digital presses • Mid-range digital presses can now produce extraordinary quality on long sheets - a fundamental technology shift The 5000 series was designed to meet this growing requirement
Introducing the BM 5000 Series is a ground-breaking Booklet Making system perfect for o Larger Centralized reproduction departments o Commercial print providers and Digital Printers with multiple printing systems o Graphic Communications Bureau The System has UNIQUE flexibility for the midrange o A 4 Landscape booklets o 50 sheet (200 page) booklets on 80 gsm (20 lb. bond)) (BM 5050 and BM 5050 S) o 35 sheet (140 page) booklets on 80 gsm (20 lb. bond)) (BM 5035 and BM 5035 S) Designed for customers with average booklet volume of o Average monthly volume: 40 k books o Max monthly volume: 70 k books
Differentiate with 50 sheet capacity It’s not just about 50 sheets! The Morgana 5000 Series booklet makers are specifically designed to handle a wide range of coated, uncoated and textured stock at heavier weights, sheet counts and precision Max number of sheets is only part of the story. It’s the capability to produce thicker books made from heavy media that really sets the system apart from the competition.
It’s not just about 50 sheets! Sheets per booklet Paper weight Morgana BM 5050 Morgana BM 5035 A 4 / 8. 5 x 11” A 3 / 11 x 17” 80 gsm / 20 lb. Bond 50 50 35 35 90 gsm / 24 lb. Bond 45 45 30 30 120 gsm / 31 lb. Bond 26 26 22 22 140 gsm / 36 lb. Bond 20 20 200 gsm / 53 lb. Bond 15 15 13 13 220 gsm / 58 lb. Bond 14 14 11 11 280 gsm / 76 lb. Bond 10 12 9 9 300 gsm / 82 lb. Bond 8 9 8 8 • Sheet count is only half the story • Your customers expect to run a wider range of media types, weights and textures.
Stitch or Staple – the choice is yours Staple version • Cost effective User friendly solution for casual and advanced users • Available as a 35 or a 50 sheet version • Staple mechanism is maintenance-free thanks to a patented design o High-wear parts are in the consumable cartridge itself, so service frequency is dramatically reduced o Heavy-duty alloy staples for improved performance on heavy media
Stitch or Staple – the choice is yours Stitch version • Professional solution for high production environments and advanced users • Optional 4 Stitch heads to support economical production of “ 2 -up” applications o Popular A 5 landscape booklets o A 6 books • Stitch version is capable of Edge stitching sets in one or two positions • Option to equip Stitch version with Loop kit for loop stitched books • Only Booklet Maker in this segment capable of stitching 50 sheets
Single Point Software Download Simple Software Download • System software update from a single USB drive without the need to access multiple boards and modules. • Makes it easy to load factory improvements or new features • Saves time Plus, the 5000 Series benefits from a new, simplified and modern software platform.
Touch Screen User Interface The booklet maker is equipped with the 2 nd generation color display for easy control. Designed for logical programming steps when printing complex jobs: • Jobs requiring the optional rotate/crease/trim module are now easier to program • “Guided Start” feature for less-experienced operators • Helpful hints and additional information on every screen • Uses graphics to help explain trim requirements better than ever before Value Proposition: Operators of all skills levels can now use a wider range of adjustments and fine-tuning capabilities with ease.
User Interface • The Graphical User Interface makes these settings easier to understand • The booklet maker has a patented “set positioning mechanism” enabling the operator to adjust the staple position up and down on the spine from the UI. Finetuning can be performed anytime during the run. • The fold positioning mechanism enables the operator to adjust the fold position to ensure image alignment from the UI • For the first time, operators can compensate for skew that may come from inaccurately cut stock
Overview - Basic Configuration • Features the latest patented folding technology from Morgana. • Fold pressure is automatically set to ensure benchmark booklet quality regardless of stock type and sheet count • The capability to manually feed pre collated sets adds flexibility to the print/finishing room • Skew adjust from the UI can be done while the system is running Value Proposition: High degree of automation delivers quality books with minimal operator intervention.
35 to 50 sheet upgrade concept • Offer your customers the versatility of the option to easily upgrade the 35 sheet version any time on site • Upgrade is enabled in the field by purchasing and installing a 50 sheet hardware key • Performed by local service • Upgrade process takes less than 30 minutes
Finishing Module - Overview • The Finishing Module will face trim and Square. Fold the books before delivering them to the stacker • Converts a conventional saddle stitched booklet into a flat square spine booklet with a look similar to that of a perfect bound book. • Greatly improves booklet stacking and packing capability compared to non square folded books. Value Proposition: Produces professional, perfect-bound-like appearance for those booklet/manual applications that are greater than 20 pages (5 sheets) in length. Also enables printing on the spine of the book.
Finishing Module – Overview • 100 (50 sheet folded) sheet face trimmer with variable trim length – up to 25 mm or 1 inch • Trims off the excess “creep” caused by folding multiple sheets to eliminate ‘shingling’ on the face of the finished book. • New, fold down output tray enables true “unload while run” for “limitless” output capacity. Value Proposition: Simplifies work process by eliminating the need to separately trim the books in a guillotine.
Convenience Feeder - Overview • Air Assist feeding system – feeds up to 300 gsm cover stock • Handles both coated and non-coated pre-printed stock • Capacity of up to 800 sheets depending on thickness • Ideal for blending pre-printed (offset or digital) material with pages from another print source where more that 1 pick point is needed • The cover feeder can also be used as an offline feeder for pre-collated sheets adding flexibility to the workflow. * NOTE: The sheets in the CF module will not pass through the CST module if that module is installed. Value Proposition: Enables landscape booklet production from a simple, single integrated feeder. Or, a third pick point when a VF system is installed
Crease Side Trim module - Overview • The CST module enables professional looking, full bleed trimmed and creased booklets. • The Crease function enhances book appearance by reducing or eliminating “cracking” of toner on the spine. It also provides a flatter fold on thicker stock. • The Bleed Trimmer trims the sides (head and foot) sheet by sheet. Full speed is maintained to allow for high productivity. • Supports faster turnaround for booklets by eliminating multiple offline process steps
Crease Trim module – Detail • Two crease tools are built-in for optimal crease performance on all media. Easy set up through the UI in the Booklet Maker • Active anti-static bars available as an OPTION to manage the high static charge that may be a factor in some dry environments • Large external waste bin enables long unattended runs. Emptying of waste bin during run possible for maximum productivity. • External waste disposal enables the possibility to attach 3 rd party external waste handling systems
The VF Feeder – Reliable Vacuum Feeding The VF 602 is a high capacity dual bin vacuum feeder • Offers a flexible solution for a wide range of booklet types and sizes Total loading capacity of up to 540 mm or approximately 5400 sheets of 80 gsm stock • Provides long, uninterrupted production runs. Pre-collated sets can be placed into both bins for longer runs. The feeder can also be loaded on the run with automatic bin switching.
One Feeder for all Booklet Maker Systems • One Feeder vacuum Feeder compatible with all Booklet Makers from Morgana • Easier to stock one feeder type BM 3000 Series BM 5000 Series • Simplifies service training • Consistent operator experience for customers with multiple system types PSQ 160 VF VF 602 UI kit and uplift kit required PSQ 224 VF VF 602 UI kit required VF 602500
BST 4000 -1 High Capacity Belt Stacker The BST 4000 -1 High Capacity Belt Stacker is available for more production-oriented sites. • Can be installed inline or at a 90 degree angle • Allows long unattended runs • Stacks up to 1000 A 4 or 8, 5 x 11” booklets of 4 pages • The unit is 440 mm (17”) Wide and 1770 mm (68”) long Value Proposition: Longer unattended runs without operator intervention.
TWC Trim Waste Conveyor • The Trim Waste Conveyer is ideal for more production oriented sites with production of full bleed booklets. • The waste conveyor allows long unattended runs when using the CST 5000. • The unit takes its mechanical drive from the RCT itself and thus does not require an extra power outlet. Value Proposition: Longer unattended runs without operator intervention.
Maximum and Minimum Book Size 206 mm / 8. 11” 275 mm / 10. 83” 137, 5 mm / 5. 41” From the printer 206 mm / 8. 11” Minimum Book Size 121, 5 mm / 4. 78” After the Booklet Maker After the FM module 620 mm / 24. 4” From the printer 310 mm / 12. 2” After the Booklet Maker 320 mm / 12. 6” Max Book size 305 mm/12” After the FM module
Some final thoughts… CRD’s and Commercial printers require differentiation and flexibility o Faster turnaround for low run-length jobs o More services o Media variety Morgana help your customer turns stacks of paper into stories o The booklet is a great way to convey a message logically and with quality It’s not just about the number of sheets! o A booklet maker needs to reliably process thicker and more varied stock types The Morgana Booklet Maker is easier to use and service o With thousands of installations, we’re learning and continuously improving Include the Morgana 50 sheet version in every proposal o It’s easier to take it out than to add it later
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