Duplo has released the latest addition of its wide range of bookletmaking machines, the DBM-700. Building on the success of recent years the new machine has been designed to increase quality, production volumes, and diversify the options for the user. That is an ambitious target and when layered on top of an already fully packed and productive predecessor, it is interesting to see what Duplo has done to achieve this target. At the heart of the concept is the continuation of uncomplicated machine operation with a single operator being able to configure and run the machine, all via an intuitive and easy to use screen. Using a barcode you can scan the prepared setup information for the relevant job and this deploys the DBM-700 into make-ready mode. The toolless adjustments are made to set the required format and apart from stock being loaded, the operator can skip from job to job with seemingly effortless effect. Numerous Choices Most manufacturers have been able to design their equipment to be almost totally automated, so this aspect of the DBM-700 is to be expected, but the step change from the other Duplo equipment is the modular opportunities the new machine can offer. Added to the numerous choices you may have on your mind should the DBM-700 be your choice, is that the new equipment from Duplo covers new options you may not have considered. First of the new key features is the thicker book capacity available with the DBM-700S which has the ability to fold up to 50 sheets – 20 sheets more than the standard DBM-700 model. This means whether you are finishing offset or digital printed sheets, as a user you can offer a far broader range of booklets or finished products. Next up is the new DBM-700S Square Spine Innovation, and this device can transform the look of any finished product. The purpose of this is to present the booklet in such a way that the square spine imitates in both function and quality a perfect bound product. Finally, the speed of the DBM-700 is higher than other configurations of Duplo bookletmakers so it allows you to make promises on high volume production but be confident you will be able to deliver on those promises. There are a series of options on any of the DBM-700 series that you need to consider. You can update to the Square Spine function as we outlined above but also you can also increase the number of Hohner stitching heads, a sheet by sheet air kit for multiple sheet feeding and the DBM-700T can have the addition of a 75mm Trim Kit, 50 sheet Booklet Trim kit, and DKT Kicker for LSW. Configuring the DBM-700 The new machine format comes in four main systems: 700i Booklet, 700 Digital Booklet, 700 PRO, and finally the 700i PRO Duetto Booklet system. The differences between each system are the various supplementary equipment Duplo has added to its range of binding choices with the release of the latest in a series of successful booklet machines, the DBM-700. Brian Sims finds out more about the machine’s scope and capacity MODULAR OPPORTUNITIES ▼ The basic DBM-700 core can have four additions: 700i Booklet, 700 Digital Booklet, 700 PRO, and the 700i PRO Duetto Booklet system The DBM-700 comes with a wide range of modular automation options making it a flexible and productive machine 24 email: news@printmonthly.co.uk January / February 2024 - Issue 346 UNDER THE HOOD / DUPLO DBM-700
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