Digital Booklet System
Precision Bookletmaking for Production Environments
- Turns pre-collated sets into finished booklets
- Performs saddle, side, and corner-stitching
- Processes small to letter landscape booklets
The 700i Pro Digital Booklet System is designed to streamline the booklet production process with advanced automation. Integrated with the DBM-700/T Bookletmaker and Trimmer, this system combines the stitcher, folder, and face trimmer into one efficient, all-in-one solution. The DSF-6000 Sheet Feeder ensures reliable performance with its high-capacity feed tray, featuring air suction feed technology and three-side air separation for smooth feeding. A barcode reader can be added for processing variable data with integrity.
It offers full-bleed trimming and square spine options with the capability to produce thicker booklets – up to 50 sheets – with ease. Ideal for larger print productions, the 700i Pro delivers a variety of applications – such as catalogs, manuals, and promotional materials – with automated precision, producing up to 4,800 booklets per hour. This fully automated system allows you to meet tight deadlines and maintain exceptional quality throughout.
Features
- Fully automated job set up and changeovers to save you time
- 24″ feed capacity for longer runs
- 4-stitch booklet production utilizing 2 stitch heads
- Full-bleed finishing option with the DBM-HSCII High Speed Creaser
- Three-knife trimming and 8mm gutter cutter option for 2-up finishing
“For years, I was rolling books over to the perfect binder because they were too thick for our old bookletmaker. Now we can produce a much thicker booklet, and it saves us time.”
Modern Press Patrick M. Ryan, President
“It began to pay dividends from the get-go. We were folding signatures and then collating and stitching on our old saddle stitcher. With the DBM-700, there is no separate folding, and the jobs run more streamlined. We estimate that we save about 15-man hours per month.”
Independent Graphics Lou Ciampi Jr. President
“We have been able to reduce the number of coil-bound books and convert them to saddle-stitched books. The capability to offer thicker books has fueled our ability to move work and save a lot of labor.”
Blue Valley School District Jason Gilliam, Director of Business Operations
“Our presses run twice as fast when running flat sheets. Now we can run projects multiple-up on a single sheet and save on click charges. It has cut our job costs in half, and we have gained billable capacity back because of it.”
Bellia Print & Design Andrew Bellia, President
“The machine has been fantastic. Our bookletmaking production time has been cut almost in half. The automated size changeover is quick and accurate.”
Grasso Graphics Mark Grasso, Operations Manager
“This machine is made well and is very user-friendly to the operator. We’re producing quality projects with faster turnaround times.”
Press America David LaPash, President
“It has been a workhorse and is up and running every day that we need it. We have been able to do books faster.”
Lang Printing & Mailing Ronald Lang, President
Key Applications
- Letter landscape catalogs
- Small booklets
- Marketing collateral with spot UV covers
Specifications
| Speed | Up to 4800 booklets per hour |
|---|---|
| Feeder Capacity | 24.02" |
| Input Paper Size | 4.81" x 8.27" (2-stitch saddle stitch and fold) |
| Paper Weight | 52.3 – 160 gsm fine quality/uncoated; 84-160 gsm coated; up to 350 gsm cover |
| Number of Sheets | Up to 30 sheets saddle stitched with/without square spine; up to 50 sheets saddle stitched with square spine |
| Options | 4-stitch head kit, DBM-HSC High Speed Creaser, DKTS-200 Two Knife Trimmer, DBM-700S Square Spine |
Applications
Duplo DBM-700 Bookletmaker: Produce Thicker Booklets On Demand
The Duplo DBM-700 Bookletmaker with the 700i Pro Digital Booklet System sets the standard for automated booklet production to maximize efficiency. The DBM-700 works seamlessly with the DSC-10/60i Suction Collator or the DSF-6000/DSF-2200 Sheet Feeder, depending on your needs. The booklet system combines the stitcher, folder, and face trimmer into one unit – eliminating the need to set up and fold signatures separately.
Read: Upgrade Your Print Shop with the Duplo DBM-700 Bookletmaker
The DBM-700 stands out for its ability to handle thicker booklets – up to 50 sheets. This capacity makes it an excellent choice for businesses transitioning from traditional binding methods to more efficient, automated solutions.
Print providers who previously relied on perfect or coil binding will appreciate the ease of use and faster turnaround times.
Read: Modern Press Boosts Efficiency and Productivity with 700i Pro Digital Booklet System
Square Spine Finishing
One of the options available is the capability to add the DBM-700S Square Spine. The DBM-700S adds a square spine finish to deliver thicker, flatter books. Square spine booklets lay flat and make packing more efficient, saving you money.
Enhance the appearance and produce value-added booklets up to 50 sheets/200-page booklets with a perfect bound look in-line with the DBM-700S Square Spine, the fastest in the market. Whether you’re creating marketing materials or corporate reports, the square spine finish adds a polished, professional look to any book.
Streamline Production
The 700i Pro Digital Booklet System, integrated with the DSF-6000 Sheet Feeder, produces up to 4,800 booklets per hour. Its fully automated settings—controlled from a PC Controller—allow for quick job setup in under 60 seconds. Simply select your custom paper size, and the system automatically adjusts the stitching, folding, and trimming settings.
Save time and reduce errors with the ability to store unlimited job presets. Enable quick changeovers between different sizes without the need for manual intervention.
Read: From In-line to Off-line: How Bellia Print Halved Job Costs with 700i Booklet System
Increase Productivity with the 700i Pro Digital Booklet System
With the sheet feeder configuration, you can also add three-knife trimming and 2-up finishing capabilities. The gutter cutter, along with the 4-stitch capability, doubles the productivity of small format jobs up to 9,000 booklets per hour. In addition, the DBM-HSCII High Speed Creaser offers an optional slitting module for full-bleed finishing.
Watch: Webinar Recording: How Automation is Revolutionizing Bookletmaking
By reducing labor and minimizing setup times, the Duplo DBM-700 Bookletmaker is ideal for print providers looking to upgrade their systems. It’s perfect for businesses looking to replace outdated, in-line bookletmakers or traditional binding systems.
Request a demo today and see how the 700i Pro can enhance your booklet production capabilities!
