The print system can be given different configurations to match various print environments. The print system has basic hardware parts extended with optionals. In the table below, you can find descriptions of the main parts.
NOTE
This manual uses functional names for the print system parts. However, sometimes you may need the commercial name, for example, if you want to order an optional. In this case, use the table with the commercial names.
Base print system|
Description main hardware parts |
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1 |
PRISMAsync Print Server steers the performance, workflow, image quality, and color quality of the print system. |
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2 |
Paper module to hold media |
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3 |
Internal paper tray to hold media |
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4 |
Print module where printing takes place |
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5 |
Control panel, which is the central information point for the operator |
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6 |
Attention light to display the status of the printer (green, orange, or red) |
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7 |
Toner compartment cover to access the toner cartridges |
Example of a print system extended with several input and output optionals|
Description of main hardware parts |
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1 |
PRISMAsync Print Server steers the performance, workflow, image quality, and color quality of the print system. |
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2 |
Paper modules to hold media |
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3 |
Internal paper tray to hold media |
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4 |
Print module where printing takes place |
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5 |
Sensing unit to automatically perform media registration, color density adjustments and more |
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6 |
Inspection unit to automatically inspect the print quality of output based on a reference image |
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7 |
Inserter to feed (preprinted) covers and insert sheets |
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8 |
Professional puncher with replaceable die sets to punch holes in the printed output or to crease the printed output |
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9 |
Perfect binder to create perfect-bound and trimmed books |
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10 |
High-capacity stackers to stack and order large piles of output |
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Folder to fold the output in various ways |
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12 |
Stacker/stapler to staple and stack the printed output. A booklet maker creates saddle-stitched booklets. A punch unit punches printed output. |
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Booklet trimmer to trim the leading edge of booklets and two-knife trimmer to trim the top- and bottom-edges of booklets |
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14 |
Long sheet tray to support long sheets |
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15 |
Control panel, which is the central information point for the operator |
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16 |
Attention light to display the status of the printer (green, orange, or red) |
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17 |
Toner compartment cover to access the toner cartridges |
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Optional |
Commercial name |
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Paper module |
POD Deck-E Secondary POD Deck-E |
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Inserter |
Document Insertion Unit-R |
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Sensing unit |
Sensing unit-B |
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Inspection unit |
Inspection unit-B |
For more information, see Paper input specifications.
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Optional |
Commercial name |
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Professional puncher |
Multi Function Professional Puncher-C |
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Perfect binder |
Perfect Binder-F |
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High capacity stacker |
High Capacity Stacker-J |
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Folder |
Paper Folding Unit-K |
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Stacker/stapler |
Staple Finisher-AF or Booklet Finisher-AF |
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Booklet trimmer |
Booklet Trimmer-G |
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Two-knife booklet trimmer |
Two-Knife Booklet Trimmer-B |
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Finisher bridge |
Finisher Bridge-A |
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DFD (Document Finishing Device) adapter |
DFD Adapter-B |
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eWire |
GBC eWire Pro |
For more information, see Finisher specifications.