DIGISOURCE 9110 System
Highlights

   Platform Overview 
   Image Quality
   Paper Handling
   Imaging Process 
   Printing Workflow 
   Specifications

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• The system accepts work from a variety of input streams.
•  High-speed image processing continuously sends jobs to the large-capacity spooler to be buffered until released for printing. 
• Electronic collation means a first-set proof  can be obtained immediately for approval and subsequent printing without reprocessing. 
• Active-registration technology assures accurate placement of images, front to back, and page to page. 
• Multiple paper supplies allow the system to print and perform job assembly simultaneously. 
• A range of inline finishing options are available to reduce post-processing or eliminate it completely. 
• New features and components reduce labor hours for enhanced productivity and improved up time. 
• The whole system and all of its functions are easy to access and control via a Web-browser User Interface. 

Open architecture prints from standard input streams.  
The ability to faithfully reproduce an image is fundamental to quality electronic printing, whether the image is printed today or sometime in the future. The DIGISOURCE 9110 System accepts ADOBE PostScript 3 and PDF print files directly, with HP-PCL support available as an option. Every system also supports a direct high-speed TIFF (Tagged Image File Format) data path. 

Image processing is a high-speed route to the page. 
High conversion speeds in the raster image processor (RIP) and electronic job spooling in the Marking Image Path (MIP) allow an operation to print the first complete set very quickly. In addition, the MIP can hold up to 10,000 processed pages, allowing image processing to work ahead in order to maximize usage of the print engine. 

The DIGISOURCE 9110 System converts files from their native format to industry-standard TIFF (Tagged Image File Format). The use of TIFFs permits long term storage and reprinting at high speeds without reRIPping, as well as image manipulation if required. Reprinting from TIFF avoids font substitutions, missing graphics, and problems with software version changes if a file needs to be reprinted over time and in various locations. This makes digital printing much simpler and productive. 

Printing in page order delivers first set fast. 
On many competitive systems, an entire job must be spooled and processed before printing can begin. Because most electronic print jobs are sent with the first sheet first, the architecture of the DIGISOURCE 9110 System enables it to begin printing almost immediately. This will provide a significant advantage, especially on large jobs. Electronic collation means a first-set proof can be obtained immediately for approval and subsequent printing without reprocessing. Operational cycle times can be reduced and service improved. 

Document assembly; multiple paper drawers automate it on the DIGISOURCE 9110 System.  
Unlike an offset press or any other digital printing device, the DIGISOURCE 9110 System can print and assemble complete documents, on demand, from up to six different paper supplies.  This means a document can be printed on the selected body paper, plus two color stock inserts or separators, two different front and back covers, and cut tabs.  Furthermore, all of this is done at rated speed with no loss of productivity. Any of the six paper drawers can feed paper from 16 lb.(60g/m²) to 110 lb.(200g/m²) index stock with no adjustments.  

When a job is queued for printing, appropriate paper drawers are automatically selected to match the job setup ticket.  If the specified paper is not loaded, a mismatch condition is detected, and the system alerts the operator to either correct the condition or release the job to print on stock currently available. 

Automatic finishing completes the job in practically no time.  
The DIGISOURCE 9110 System provides a variety of finishing options. These include: 

• Two-position stapling, side corner or booklet. A variable-length stitch is used to produce perfect staples on thickness of two to 100 sheets. 
• An in-line booklet maker provided by C.P. BOURG. This saddle-stitches and folds output to make 5.5" x 8.5" (A5) mini-booklets and 8.5" x 11" (A4) booklets. The DIGISOURCE 9110 System automatically processes incoming jobs to produce booklet formats, reducing page size as required. 
• An optional high-capacity stacker for work that requires off-line finishing.  It holds up to 5000 sheets of 8.5" x 11"(A4) or 11" x 17"(A3) paper. The stacker features a wheeled, removable dolly, which allows the operator to transport printed output to final assembly without unloading. 

High level productivity and minimum operator attention. 
The DIGISOURCE 9110 System was developed to deliver superior productivity and uptime. In each key subsystem of the imaging chain, attention was given to provide a print on demand solution requiring minimal operator attention. 

The toning subsystem was upgraded from previous products to allow for expanded toner supply capacity. A massive 2.5 Kg toner supply bottle gives nearly 3 times the capacity of our previous duplicators and printers. The result is a toner supply large enough to produce more than 70,000 images without operator intervention. A new bottle design allows the operator to quickly replace the toner supply bottle when it is needed with little effort or mess. The increased bottle size and easy replacement features mean that operators spend less time adding toner and more time delivering work. 

The most critical corona chargers in the printer have been equipped with automatic wire cleaners. These cleaners wipe the corona wires at power-up and after every 10,000 images. This significantly reduces streaking on the prints produced by the DIGISOURCE 9110 System. The automatic wipers also reduce the frequency required for manually cleaning and replacing the corona wires in the printer. The result is cleaner prints for longer intervals. 

The fuser oil reservoir has been increased in size. The DIGISOURCE 9110 System can run for in excess of 1 million impressions before oil is required. Refilling the reservoir is an extremely simple procedure. The operator just pivots out the reservoir, removes the cap, refills it with a new supply bottle, and the engine is ready to go. There is even an oil-low indicator to alert the operator when oil needs to be added. This will allow the operator to choose a time that will have the least impact on production schedules. 

Web-browser creates a friendly interface, from customer to operator to service. 
The User Interface of the DIGISOURCE 9110 System is based on the popular Netscape Navigator Web browser. Mini-applets, written in Java language, all have a common look-and-feel that makes it easier to use the features of the system. Whether you are a document creator choosing print options from within your word processor, an operator running the ScanStation or managing jobs within a queue, or a Field Engineer checking on an adjustment, you just point and click. On the print engine itself, the operator has the choice of using a convenient touch-screen or a mouse to make selections while setting up or managing jobs. As a result, less training is required and there are fewer errors and more productivity with the DIGISOURCE 9110 System.

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