The print system can have different configurations to match various print environments. The print system has basic hardware parts extended with optionals. In the table below you find descriptions of the main parts.
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 a paper module|
Description main hardware parts |
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1 |
PRISMAsync Print Server steers the performance, workflow, image quality and colour quality of the print system. |
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2 |
Paper module to hold media |
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Internal paper trays to hold media |
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Print module where printing takes place |
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5 |
Attention light to display the status of the printer (green, orange or red) |
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6 |
Toner compartment cover to access the toner cartridges |
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7 |
Automatic document feeder to copy and scan originals |
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8 |
Control panel, which is the central information point for the operator |
Example of a print system, extended with several input and output optionals|
Description main hardware parts |
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PRISMAsync Print Server steers the performance, workflow, image quality and colour quality of the print system. |
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2 |
Paper module to hold media |
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Internal paper trays to hold media |
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Print module where printing takes place |
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5 |
Sensing unit to automatically perform media registration, colour density adjustments and more |
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Inspection unit to automatically inspect the print quality of output based on a reference image |
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Inserter to feed (preprinted) covers and insert sheets |
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Static elimination unit to remove static electricity from media during printing |
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Professional puncher with replaceable die sets to punch holes in the printed output or to crease the printed output |
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Perfect binder to create perfect-bound and trimmed books |
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High capacity stacker to stack and order large piles of output |
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Folder to fold the output in various ways |
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Stapler/booklet finisher 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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Long sheet catch tray |
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Attention light to display the status of the printer (green, orange or red) |
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Toner compartment cover to access the toner cartridges |
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Automatic document feeder to copy and scan originals |
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Control panel, which is the central information point for the operator |
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Optional |
Commercial name |
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Automatic document feeder |
Duplex Color Image Reader Unit-P |
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Printer cover |
Printer Cover-P |
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Special feeder |
Stack Bypass-D |
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Paper module |
POD Deck Lite-C POD Deck Lite XL-A |
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Bulk paper module |
POD Deck Lite-C POD Deck Lite XL-A |
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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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Static elimination unit |
Canon Static Eliminator-A1 |
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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 |
Booklet Finisher-AC or Booklet Finisher-AG |
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Booklet trimmer |
Staple Finisher-AC or Staple Finisher-AG |
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Two-knife booklet trimmer |
Two-Knife Booklet Trimmer-B |
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DFD (Document Finishing Device) adapter |
DFD Adapter-B |
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eWire |
GBC eWire Pro |
For more information, see Finishers specifications.