DEVELOP ineo+ 451 improves document production

Langenhagen, July 2007. How many businesses are aware of the true cost of document production? Printing, copying, faxing and scanning are frequently seen as peripheral costs that cannot, or need not, be controlled. But the fact is that inefficient document production processes can be a crucial cost factor in any business. A new multifunc-tional device from DEVELOP, the ineo+ 451, offers businesses the chance to get to grips with their document costs – by improving the production process.

Patrick Klaus, the ineo+ 451 Product Manager, explains how this new DEVELOP system can help to improve document production in an office environment: “The ineo+ 451 tackles the cost problem on three fronts. Firstly, it prints both colour and black & white economically. Sec-ondly, it is designed for convenient, user-friendly operation so office users waste no time pro-ducing documents. Thirdly, it warms up fast and prints just as quickly in duplex mode, which saves a lot of paper. That’s three good reasons why businesses can cut costs by investing in this machine.”

Good in colour & b/w

Surveys have shown that the use of colour in office documents such as customer mailings or presentations improves their communicative effectiveness. But many offices cannot print col-our economically. This is where the ineo+ 451 has a lot to offer. It not only delivers top-quality colour output at a reasonable price but also prints black & white documents at virtually the same price as a conventional monochrome machine. This makes the ineo+ 451 makes an excellent replacement for an old monochrome machine.

Finesse in finishing

The ineo+ 451 offers a range of sophisticated finishing functions, which adds to its appeal as a monochrome replacement. The economical, space-saving embedded finisher offers punching and saddle-stitching functions and an optional mail bin. The two floor-stand finishers are par-ticularly useful when presentations and booklets of up to 80 pages have to be produced as quickly as possible.

Speed and economy

85 seconds is all for the ineo+ 451 needs to warm up. Then it is ready for the first print or copy. The more documents it prints, the more money a business can save through duplex (two-sided) printing. Paper consumption can be cut by up to 50% in firms with a high volume of documents. In contrast to most conventional office systems, which do not deliver their rated speed in duplex mode, the ineo+ 451 has an innovative paper path that makes it just as fast in duplex mode as it is in simplex.

Wide range of media

The system’s high-density polymerised toner is highly UV-resistant and produces crisper, clearer images because the toner particles are smaller and smoother than ever before. This enables the machine to print professional-quality banners or shop-window posters, for exam-ple. Other new applications are made possible by the system’s lower fusing temperature, A3+ printing capability and ability to handle media of up to 300 g/m2 via the bypass. Since the standard capacity of 3,650 sheets can be optionally extended to 6,650 sheets, the ineo+ 451 is nicely equipped to meet the needs of any large department or small to mid-sized business.

Convenience in handling

Office users do not want to waste time producing documents. Several features of the ineo+ 451 show that this device has been designed for convenience. Users need not even leave their desks to check the system’s operational status thanks to the blue and orange LEDs of the StatusLine. When they walk over to the machine, its large, full-colour 8.5-inch LCD touch panel tilts and swivels to ensure excellent readability, even for wheelchair users or in sun-shine. The choice of two controllers is another convenient feature, especially as both can be used parallel. The standard ineo controller is designed for normal office users who simply want to print the usual office documents. More graphically skilled users, however, will no doubt prefer the optional Fiery controller with its sophisticated colour management tools.

Many features not found in normal office systems make the ineo+ 451 an interesting proposi-tion for improving the document workflow in large departments and small to mid-sized business.