Independent Printing Turns Jobs Faster with Fujifilm’s J Press 720S

FUJIFILM North America Corporation, Graphic Systems Division recently installed the J Press 720S at Independent Printing Company, Inc., a De Pere, WI-based print services provider.
 
Independent Printing first opened its doors in 1935, with a staff of two, operating out of a basement. And now, more than 80 years later, there is a team of 250 skilled individuals working at this highly regarded, award-winning print and communications firm, providing services in fulfillment, greeting cards, and presentation solutions. Recently, Independent acquired Hayes Graphics, an established digital and wide format print provider to further grow and diversify its portfolio of solutions.
 
The high-quality, sheetfed inkjet J Press 720S offers a half-size solution for print runs of just one or thousands, providing an efficient alternative to traditional offset and a solution for shorter run jobs requiring fast turnaround.
 
With a 29.5-inch x 20.9 inch sheet and an output of 2,700 sheets per hour, the J Press 720S is a solution for printers like Independent looking for a product that features the quality and robustness of an offset press, and the versatility to handle even the shortest of press runs.
 
“Our run lengths are getting shorter and shorter. It’s all about the make readies and waste, and the J Press 720S eliminates that,” said ,” said Brian Tilot, VP of manufacturing, Independent. “And because the J Press 720S uses an inline primer, it runs many coated and uncoated standard offset stocks. There is no need for specialty stocks, so there’s no need to change the way we buy paper.’
 
A recent job on their offset press called for 100 sheets. Independent had to use 350 sheets of make ready, taking the job to 450 sheets total. The J Press 720S does not require the extra and costly make ready waste, as well as the labor required to set up a job on a conventional press. Turnaround time can also be very tight for many jobs at Independent. Tilot detailed a last-minute rush job that came in at 11 a.m., was produced on the J Press 720S, and was out the door by 2 p.m. the same day.
 
“A large number of jobs are runs of 2,000 or under,” added Tilot. “The J Press 720S allows us to be more efficient, while remaining profitable. We expect to save over a million sheets of paper annually with our J Press 720S.”