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Formax ColorMax8 Digital Color Printer

Formax ColorMax8 Digital Color Printer

The ColorMax8 Digital Color Printer combines the latest in inkjet technology with the capacity to produce full-bleed, full-color mailing and packaging solutions. In addition to envelope printing and addressing, the wider, flatter paper path allows users to print on stuffed envelopes, 10” x 13” flats, chipboard, corrugated cardboard, cartons, padded envelopes and more, up to 3/8” thick. All of this is achieved with class-leading low cost per piece and total cost of ownership.

An intuitive 7” color touchscreen provides greater control over the entire print process, displaying image preview, system status and offering access to common functions and settings. Plus, the stored jobs feature holds up to 60 GB of print jobs which can be easily recalled. The enhanced top-loading media feeder has a capacity of up to 575 #10 envelopes, and can feed materials up to 10.5” x 17”.

The ColorMax8’s Memjet® print head has 70,400 ink nozzles and no moving parts, which offers higher speeds, lower ink and maintenance costs and less noise. The ColorMax8 produces full-color CMYK output, up to 16.8 million colors, on a variety of paper stocks and sizes, with full-bleed capability on media up to 8.5” wide. It can print 1600 x 1600 dpi at 6 inches per second, and 1600 x 800 dpi at 12 inches per second.

With its thermal inkjet technology, it doesn’t require heat or contact to create an image, so it can safely be used with pre-printed envelopes and windowed envelopes without damaging the window or marring the original image. High-capacity ink tanks and fully-automated print head cleaning ensure optimum print quality throughout print runs. The ColorMax8 also features front access to the ink tanks for quick and easy tank changes.

Optional cmColor RIP Software provides a range of tools to automate production, manage jobs and deliver professional quality color control.

The ColorMax8 joins the ColorMax Digital Printer line and brings a whole new level of colorful capabilities.

Operating Features

  • 7” Color Touchscreen: Intuitive control panel interface with image preview, system status, and access to common functions and settings
  • Fast Processing: Prints up to 8,000 #10 envelopes per hour
  • Addressing and Variable Data: Letterhead, invitations, window/non-window envelopes, invoices, postage, barcodes and more
  • Accommodates Media Up to 3/8” Thick: Wide, flat paper path handles stuffed envelopes, 10x13 flats, chipboard, corrugated cardboard, cartons, padded envelopes, pharmaceutical pill packs, and more
  • Electronic Thickness Control: Set the paper path thickness via the touchscreen control panel
  • Top-Loading Feed System: Holds up to 575 #10 envelopes, and media up to 10.5” x 17”
  • Stored Jobs: Holds up to 60 GB of print jobs, ready to be recalled at any time
  • Accurate Feeding: Pressure roller transport system with star rollers
  • Printing Features

  • 7” Color Touchscreen: Intuitive control panel interface with image preview, system status, and access to common functions and settings
  • Fast Processing: Prints up to 8,000 #10 envelopes per hour
  • Addressing and Variable Data: Letterhead, invitations, window/non-window envelopes, invoices, postage, barcodes and more
  • Accommodates Media Up to 3/8” Thick: Wide, flat paper path handles stuffed envelopes, 10x13 flats, chipboard, corrugated cardboard, cartons, padded envelopes, pharmaceutical pill packs, and more
  • Electronic Thickness Control: Set the paper path thickness via the touchscreen control panel
  • Top-Loading Feed System: Holds up to 575 #10 envelopes, and media up to 10.5” x 17”
  • Stored Jobs: Holds up to 60 GB of print jobs, ready to be recalled at any time
  • Accurate Feeding: Pressure roller transport system with star rollers
  • Technical Features

  • Automated Print Head Maintenance: Cleaning and capping station automatically maintains print quality
  • TruType or Postscript System Fonts
  • USB and Ethernet PC Interface
  • Electronic Firmware Updates via PC Connection
  • Memjet Technology: Innovative print head has no moving parts, features 70,400 color ink nozzles for higher speeds, lower ink costs and less noise than standard print heads
  • Options

  • Output Conveyor Stacker: Keeps printed materials neat for further processing
  • Infrared Dryer: Helps to quickly set ink on glossy stock
  • cmColor RIP & Color Match Software: Provides a range of color management tools
  •   ColorMax8 Applications

    Return Address
    Print high quality fonts and text at high speed for applications such as the return address with full color logos on envelopes, flats, cards and letterhead.

    Windowed Envelopes
    Because the ColorMax8 doesn’t require heat or contact to create an image, it can safely print on previously laser printed or windowed envelopes without affecting the print already on the piece or damaging the window.

    Barcoding and Addressing
    The ColorMax8 can print barcodes and addresses from various mailing applications, producing high-volume direct mail pieces including company logo, USPS barcodes, return address, permit and graphics all in one pass.

    Postage
    Print paid postage in the form of Prepaid Postal Permit (in full color for higher response) or downloadable variable or static postage provided by PC postage providers.

    Company Logo Letterhead
    The ColorMax8 makes it easy and affordable to create customized letterhead. Print high-resolution logos on many types of paper including bond, laser, linen and coated stocks.

    Invitations and Greeting Cards
    Print high-quality formal invitations and envelopes for events such as weddings and reunions in full high-resolution color and deep saturated black fonts and creative cursives. The ColorMax8 prints graphics and text at high speed, ideal for the short run production of holiday cards with variable data such as addresses and colorful family holiday pictures, all in one pass.

    Invoices
    Variable data and trans-promotional messages can be printed in one pass in high-resolution color for items such as invoices, statements and customer notices at industry leading costs per piece.

    Labels
    The ColorMax8 prints vibrant high-resolution color images and text on cut-sheet labels at high speeds. Digital color means no setup cost and economical low-volume customized labels.


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    Additional Information

    Formax ColorMax8 Brochure