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Main hardware parts

The print system can have different configurations to match various print environments. Your print system has basic hardware parts extended with optionals. In the table below you find descriptions of the main parts.

For more information on the optional software, see Overview of licenses.

NOTE
  • This manual uses functional names for print system parts. However, sometimes you need the commercial name, for example to order an optional. Then, use the table with the commercial names.

  • The availability of optionals differs per country.

Base print system with bulk paper module
Example of a print system, extended with several input and output optionals

Description main hardware parts

1

PRISMAsync Print Server steers the performance, workflow, image quality and colour quality of the print system.

2

Paper module, to hold media.

3

Bulk paper module, to hold media.

4

Special feeder, to manually feed long sheets.

5

Internal paper trays, to hold media.

6

Print module, where printing takes place.

7

Toner compartment cover, to access the toner cartridges.

8

Operator attention light, to observe the status of the print system from a distance.

9

Control panel, which is the central information point for the operator.

10

Automatic document feeder, to copy and scan originals.

11

Cover, only needed for a print-only system.

12

Waste toner compartment, to access the waste toner container.

13

Inserter, to feed (preprinted) covers and insert sheets.

14

Professional puncher with replaceable die sets, to punch holes in the printed output or to crease the printed output.

15

Perfect binder, to create perfect-bound and trimmed books.

16

High capacity stacker, to stack and order large piles of output.

17

Folder, to fold the output in various ways.

18

Stacker / stapler, to staple and stack the printed output. A booklet maker creates saddle-stitched booklets. A punch unit punches printed output.

19

Booklet trimmer, to trim the leading edge of booklets.

20

Two-knife trimmer, to trim the top- and bottom-edges of booklets.

Commercial names of paper input optionals

Optional

Commercial name

Automatic document feeder

Duplex Color Image Reader Unit-K1

Printer cover

Printer Cover-K1

Special feeder

Long Sheet Tray-A1

Paper module

POD Deck-D1

Secondary POD Deck-D1

Bulk paper module

POD Deck Lite-C1

Inserter

Document Insertion Unit-N1

For more information, see Paper input specifications.

Commercial names of finishing optionals

Optional

Commercial name

Professional puncher

Multi Function Professional Puncher-A1

Perfect binder

Perfect Binder-E1

High capacity stacker

High Capacity Stacker-H1

Folder

Paper Folding Unit-J1

Stacker / stapler

Finisher-AN1 or Saddle Finisher-AN2

Booklet trimmer

Booklet Trimmer-D1

Booklet Trimmer-F1

Two-knife booklet trimmer

Two-Knife Booklet Trimmer-A1

For more information, see Finishing optionals specifications.