Morgana / Plockmatic

The BM4000 is a versatile booklet maker designed to work with low to mid volume digital production printers. It delivers booklets of exceptional quality and is able to feed long printed sheets to produce a wide variety of applications, including A4 landscape booklets, which is becoming an increasingly important expectation of customers.

• The basic configuration with hand feed capability enables users to make booklets in the offline mode.  
• Heavy duty staple mechanism designed for durability. Maintenance free thanks to a patented solution that eliminates periodic service intervals.  
• Operators can now compensate for skew caused when feeding long sheets, this can easily be adjusted in the color user interface on the fly.  
• Adjustable staple and fold position, The BM4000 series has a patented “set positioning mechanism” that allows the operator to adjust the staple position in the direction of travel, from the intuitive user interface.

A6 to A4 Landscape…

The new system architecture enables customers to produce high quality booklets from A6 to A4 landscape, and has all the key processes needed to produce corner and edge staple, folding, spine forming, and full bleed trimming, all combined in one single, easy to use system. This new booklet maker offers the ability to produce the all new long sheets applications while maintaining the small and compact size.

Deliver high quality applications

The BM4000 series uses the latest patented Plockmatic technologies to deliver top quality output. The base unit folds and staples booklets and corner or edge stapled sets up to 140 pages (35 sheets with the BM4035) or 200 pages (50 sheets with the BM4050). The set positioning mechanism enables the operator to easily adjust the staple and fold position on the fly.

Corner and edge stapling function as standard

Corner or edge stapling is the fast and easy solution for producing meeting notes, reference documents and hard copies of PowerPoint presentations etc.

BM4035 / BM4050 Booklet making

Paper size: min: 145 x 210mm1* / 5.7" x 8.26" 1*
Paper size: max: 320 x 660mm1*2*, 330 x 620mm with CST / 12.6" x 25.98" 1*2*, 13" x 24.4" with CST
Stapling: Easy change, low maintenance, heavy duty staple cartridges
Staples per cartridge: 5000
Paper weight: min: 64gsm / 16 lb. bond (60gsm / 15.5 lb supported on some media)1*
Paper weight: max: 300gsm / 82lb (350gsm / 130lb supported on some media)1*
Book thickness: Min. set thickness - 1 sheet 80gsm / 82lb (when folded makes a 4 page leaflet)
Max. set thickness – 3.5mm / 0.137" and 5mm / 0.196" (approx. 35 sheets and 50 sheets of 80gsm / 20lb bond plain paper)
Max. finished book thickness - 7mm / 0.27" and 10mm / 0.39" (approx 140 and 200 pages 80gsm / 20lb bond)

Corner and edge stapling

Paper weight (Edge stapling): 80-120gsm / 20-32 lb. bond paper
Paper weight (Edge stapling): 80gsm / 20 lb. bond paper
Paper size (Edge stapling): A4 / 8.5" x 11" Landscape or Portrait
Paper size (Corner stapling): A4 Portrait / 8.5" x 11"

The BM4000 is a versatile booklet maker designed to work with low to mid volume digital production printers. It delivers booklets of exceptional quality and is able to feed long printed sheets to produce a wide variety of applications, including A4 landscape booklets, which is becoming an increasingly important expectation of customers.

• The basic configuration with hand feed capability enables users to make booklets in the offline mode.  
• Heavy duty staple mechanism designed for durability. Maintenance free thanks to a patented solution that eliminates periodic service intervals.  
• Operators can now compensate for skew caused when feeding long sheets, this can easily be adjusted in the color user interface on the fly.  
• Adjustable staple and fold position, The BM4000 series has a patented “set positioning mechanism” that allows the operator to adjust the staple position in the direction of travel, from the intuitive user interface.

A6 to A4 Landscape…

The new system architecture enables customers to produce high quality booklets from A6 to A4 landscape, and has all the key processes needed to produce corner and edge staple, folding, spine forming, and full bleed trimming, all combined in one single, easy to use system. This new booklet maker offers the ability to produce the all new long sheets applications while maintaining the small and compact size.

Deliver high quality applications

The BM4000 series uses the latest patented Plockmatic technologies to deliver top quality output. The base unit folds and staples booklets and corner or edge stapled sets up to 140 pages (35 sheets with the BM4035) or 200 pages (50 sheets with the BM4050). The set positioning mechanism enables the operator to easily adjust the staple and fold position on the fly.

Corner and edge stapling function as standard

Corner or edge stapling is the fast and easy solution for producing meeting notes, reference documents and hard copies of PowerPoint presentations etc.

BM4035 / BM4050 Booklet making

Paper size: min: 145 x 210mm1* / 5.7" x 8.26" 1*
Paper size: max: 320 x 660mm1*2*, 330 x 620mm with CST / 12.6" x 25.98" 1*2*, 13" x 24.4" with CST
Stapling: Easy change, low maintenance, heavy duty staple cartridges
Staples per cartridge: 5000
Paper weight: min: 64gsm / 16 lb. bond (60gsm / 15.5 lb supported on some media)1*
Paper weight: max: 300gsm / 82lb (350gsm / 130lb supported on some media)1*
Book thickness: Min. set thickness - 1 sheet 80gsm / 82lb (when folded makes a 4 page leaflet)
Max. set thickness – 3.5mm / 0.137" and 5mm / 0.196" (approx. 35 sheets and 50 sheets of 80gsm / 20lb bond plain paper)
Max. finished book thickness - 7mm / 0.27" and 10mm / 0.39" (approx 140 and 200 pages 80gsm / 20lb bond)

Corner and edge stapling

Paper weight (Edge stapling): 80-120gsm / 20-32 lb. bond paper
Paper weight (Edge stapling): 80gsm / 20 lb. bond paper
Paper size (Edge stapling): A4 / 8.5" x 11" Landscape or Portrait
Paper size (Corner stapling): A4 Portrait / 8.5" x 11"

The all NEW Morgana BM5000 series is the latest member of the Plockmatic Group booklet making family. Engineered for mid-to-high volume customers with the highest quality and functionality requirements. With an increasing number of printing systems available to handle larger cut-sheet sizes, letter landscape and oversize booklets can now be produced easily and cost-effectively. The new BM5000 Series delivers these new applications by handling up to 24.4” long sheets. Lower cost per copy can be achieved with the BM5050S, with it’s 4 stitching heads, you can finish jobs up to 50 sheets that have been imposed 2 up on a sheet, this functionality offers you higher productivity and efficiency.

• Color graphical interface: Operators are guided through job setup with detailed graphics that can provide step-by-step guidance. Getting professional results has never been easier.

• Hand feed capability: This standard feature allows operators to easily drop complete collated sets into the Booklet Maker.

• VF602 High Capacity feeder: The VF602 high capacity dual bin feeder gives the ability for long uninterrupted runs of booklets. The bins can be loaded on the run with pre-collated sets from multiple print engines. 

• Finishing module - Now standard: The Finishing module now places both SquareFold and Face Trim capabilities in one single module - and comes as standard. It adds the finishing touch with a square folded edge and printable spine. 

• BM3035/BM3050 Production Booklet Makers: The BM5050 can staple and fold up to 50 sheets of 20 lb Bond, which creates booklets of up to 200 pages. The BM5035 is capable of 35 sheets creating 140 page booklets. 

• CST crease/side trimming module (Optional): The System 5035/5050 can be enhanced by adding the CST creasing and side slitting module. It creates bleed trimmed booklets “on the fly” eliminating the need for a guillotine prior to production.

• Staple and Stitch options: The Booklet Maker can be specified with either two staples or up to four stitching heads. This gives customers the ability to further tailor their system and finish a wider variety of booklet sizes. The system also can provide edge stitching in one or two locations for even more flexibility.

• Convenience Feeder (Optional): A new optional Convenience Feeder is available with a capacity of up to 800 sheets. It can either feed covers or function as a feeder to make a simple, compact landscape booklet maker without the need for an additional feeder module.

• Stock Range: 18 lb Bond to 110 lb. Cover dependent on paper type and quality

• Book Thickness:

• Minimum set thickness - 1 sheet 20 lb Bond (when folded makes an 4 page leaflet)
• Maximum finished book thickness - 0.39” (approx 200 pages of 20 lb Bond)
• Maximum set thickness – 0.137” and 0.197” (approx. 35 sheets and 50 sheets of 20 lb Bond plain paper)

• Stapling: Easy change, low maintenance, heavy duty staple cartridges

• Staples per cartridge: 5000

The NEW PowerSquare™ 224VF with its high capacity dual bin feeder offers a flexible solution for a wide range of booklet types and sizes. The system is fed by the VF vacuum assisted feeder which has a loading capacity of up to 540mm, giving long uninterrupted production runs. Pre-collated sets can be placed into both bins for longer runs, or covers can be placed into one of the bins when they need to be merged with collated sets. The feeder can also be loaded on the run with automatic bin switching.

With an ever increasing demand for high quality booklets on a wider range of media the PowerSquareTM 224 and 224VF will deliver booklets produced with the unique SquareBackTM finish to the spine. The proven SquareBackTM process produces a superior quality finish. The automatic set thickness sensing ensures optimum book quality to deliver professionally finished booklets for you and your customer.

SquareBack books can carry print on the spine, just like a perfect bound book and are much easier to handle, stack and pack.

The Power SquareTM224 and 224VF can produce a wide range of formats including A6, A5 / 4.1” x 5.8”, 8.5”×5.5”,  and A4 / 8.5”×11”. Booklets of up to 224 pages of 70gsm 20lb bond, or up to a thickness of 10.4mm / 0.4” can easily be produced, replacing the need for perfect binding of many publications.

•  Makes books from 4 – 224 pagesFast and cost-effective alternative to perfect binding or tape binding
•  Produces high quality SquareBack™ Books
•  Inserts 1-6 stitches
•  Small footprint
•  Low power requirements
•  Can carry print on the spine
•  Static stitching head
•  Little to no operator intervention required
•  Optional P2T Full Bleed Trimming module

PowerSquare 224

• Paper Size: Minimum 4.7” x 7.8” to maximum 14.5” x 20.4”
• Stock Range: 16lb bond - 148lb bond dependent on paper type and quality
• Book thickness: Minimum set thickness - 1 sheet 16lb (when folded makes an 4 page leaflet)
• Book thickness: Maximum finished book thickness - 0.3” (approx 160 pages 21lb bond)
• Maximum set thickness: 0.15” (approx 40 sheets 21lb bond)
• Stitching: 2 low impact staple heads with moving clinchers
• Stitching: Auto-adjusting staple pitch according to sheet size, range 4”- 6”.
• Book Stacker: Stack up to 36.5’’

PowerSquare 224VF

• Paper Size: Minimum 7.8” x 8.2” to maximum 13.7” x 19.6”
• Stock Range: 16lb bond - 148lb bond dependent on paper type and quality
• Book thickness: Minimum set thickness - 1 sheet 21lb bond (when folded makes an 4 page leaflet)
• Book thickness: Maximum finished book thickness - 0.4” (approx 208 pages 21lb bond, 224 pages 70gsm)
• Maximum set thickness: 0.2” (approx 52 sheets 21lb bond, 56 sheets 70gsm)
• Stitching: Single heavy duty stitch head 1 - 6 stitches, evenly spaced on the spine of the book
• Stitching: Stitches/spool up to 291,500 Books*/spool approx 127,000
• No. of bins: 2
• Book Stacker: Stack up to 36.5’’

The AutoFold Pro is an automatic folding machine designed specifically for the professional digital or litho printer who has the need to fold pre-creased sheets. Link the AutoCut Pro to the Morgana AutoFold for easy cutting,creasing and folding. The user interface operates with three modes depending on job requirements. PRESET Mode is used for most jobs. Non-standard jobs use the Manual Set mode which modifies preset jobs. Flex mode helps program th widest variety of formats. The optional AutoFold Pro includes Morgana’s unique “flying knife” technology which is in use in thousands of printing operations. When it’s not attached to the Morgana AutoCut Pro, it can be attached to other finishing devices.

AutoFold Pro:

•   6,240sph

•  Min. & Max. sheet size: 8.2 x 5.5” – 35.4” x 19.6” 

AutoCut Pro:

•  Min. & Max. sheet size: 8.2 x 5.5” – 35.4” x 19.6” 

•   Creases 5,000 sph

Sheet Size: 5.5 x 8.3" up to 15 x27.5" or 35.4" with table extension
Stock Weights: 90 - 300gsm (20lb bond - 150lb cover)
Folds: up to 2 folds, creases dependent on creaser model
Production Speed: up to 6,240 sheets / hr.
Feeder: N/A interfaces with AutoCreaser or 3rd Party
Creaser Knife Fold: 2-folds and unlimited pre-programmed jobs
Impact Creasing: N/A interfaces with separate creasing machine
Impact Perforation: N/A function of some creasing machines
Rotary Perforation & Scoring - N/A standard on Morgana creasers
Electrical: 115V / 60Hz Machine Dimensions (LxWxH): 66.9 x 26.7 x 48". 282 lbs.

Specifications
Operator's Manual
Optional Accessories
Parts Manual

Score vs Creasing
Paper Weight Size Terms
Morgana Product Page
Consultant

Literature

CF1200LX is the flagship model and features the new ‘extended inclined delivery table’, perfect for enhancing semi automatic feeding and also long media. This model comes with the ‘premium finish flaring assembly’, which helps achieve a superior mirror finish when foiling large areas – as well as all the standard features of the CF1200 base model it also comes with the advanced ‘2nd flaring roller assembly’, which allows a laminate and a foil roll to be resident on the machine at the same time – reducing set up times and enabling a much faster switch between media.

Typical applications include 

• Packaging 
• Presentation folders 
• Business cards 
• Certificates 
• Menus 
• Book covers 
• Wedding stationery 
• Labels 
• Swing tickets 
• Point-of-sale 
• Photo albums 
• Gift vouchers 
• Posters 
• Gift boxes

Key Features
Even more pneumatic pressure

• Ships with premium finish flaring assembly*
• Level, +5° or +10° inclined delivery table
• Lamination pull roll control
• Advanced dual process for lamination and foil flaring technologies for digital applications
• Multiple jobs and flaring effects possible with just 1 machine
• Up to 32.8′ (10 metres) per minute
• 2,500 Letter (SRA4) sheets per hour
• Burst separation wheel
• 28lb 140lb – (100 – 400gsm / micron)
• No need to have traditional UV coating for diverse effects

Laminating speed: 4.26'/min - 32.8'/min
Base substrate thickness:(100gsm to 400gsm)
Front roller diameter (Top): high glossy chrome 4" 
Front roller diameter (Bottom): silicon 3.15" 
Power consumption: (1.5kw)
Warm-up time: 5 minutes
Heating System: Infrared heater
Laminating temperature: Maximum 302°F
Temperature control: Capacitive touch screen
Speed Control: Capacitive touch screen
Display system: LCD display
Roller pressure: Pneumatic cylinder
Film core size: 3" / Dual - 2.28", 2" 
Air compressor: 100 psi maximum pressure, 3.2 CFM open flow (50 Hz)
Temperature sensing method: Internal thermo-couple inserted in the roller shell
Maximum sheet size: 15" x 48" 
Power requirement:(AC 220~240V, 50/60Hz, 7A)

Easily add stunning metallic and colored foils, or lamination including matt, gloss and digitally over-printable soft-touch, as well as a wonderful range of holographic effects – Transforming ordinary printed sheets into ‘extra-ordinary’ premium print work.

Foiling, lamination and flaring effects are possible with this single desktop solution. Offering class-leading affordability, CF350 uses 3″ (77mm) core rolls providing a more cost effective production solution. This simple in-house process requires no expensive blocks or dies.

Typical applications include 

• Packaging 
• Presentation folders 
• Business cards 
• Certificates 
• Menus 
• Book covers 
• Wedding stationery 
• Labels 
• Swing tickets 
• Point-of-sale 
• Photo albums 
• Gift vouchers 
• Posters 
• Gift boxes

Key Features

• Ideal entry level machine for: – gloss & matt lamination – over-printable soft touch lamination – metallic & coloured foiling – holographic effect films
• Handles media up to 13″ wide
• Easy continuous feed
• Adjustable pressures for different applications
• Tension control
• De-curling bar for flatter sheets
• Heated top and bottom rollers designed to apply overall heat to substrates – avoids silvering of laminates
• Auto stop function to save foil waste
• Cutting knife for end of job trimming
• Air cooling offers a wider media range
• Quiet operation
• 220~240V power supply

Laminating speed: 4.26'/min
Base substrate thickness: Lamination: (80gsm to 350gsm)
Foiling: (120gsm to 350gsm)
Maximum sheet size: 13" x 19.7"
Minimum sheet size: 7" x 9"
Warm-up time: 5 minutes
Heating System: Infrared heater
Laminating temperature: Top roller: maximum 302°F
Bottom roller: maximum 212°F (100°C)
Temperature control: Control panel push button
Speed Control: Control panel push button
Display system: LCD display
Roller pressure: Adjustable manual handle
Film core size: 3"
Air cooling system: Dual fan system
Temperature sensing method: Internal thermo-couple
Rear trimming knife: Blade for end of job trimming
Power requirement: (AC 220~240V, 50/60Hz, 7A)
Power consumption: (1.5kw)

The Morgana ColorCut LC600 – Fully automated for unattended production
The Morgana ColorCut LC600 ‘on demand’ digital sheet label cutter is designed to provide automatic sheet label cutting for digital print production users, with NO die’s or setup costs. Targeted for busy print departments, seeking complete unattended cutting production, the LC600 combines reliable label-sheet feeding with an instant job retrieval system – this enables effortless, yet precise, kiss cut label cutting at lightning-fast speeds.

Seamless and uninterrupted flow
The Morgana ColorCut LC600 offers an unparalleled production advantage, in being able to read and instantly retrieve the associated cut file for every sheet design – on the fly! LC600 can take a varied stack of jobs and cut one after the other, in a seamless and uninterrupted flow. SmartMark registration ensures superb accuracy.

Its ‘Dual Grip’ feed system holds the media during cutting, on BOTH sides of the cutting head, enabling it to cut closer to the media edges than most other types of cutter.

QR codes and SmartMarks are generated as part of the included ColorCut Pro software plugin which integrates with vector artwork created in Adobe® Illustrator® and CorelDRAW®.

Easy to use automatic job retrieval
When creating your jobs, ColorCut Pro applies an auto assigned (editable) QR code to each of your designs, saving the cutting file to the ColorCut Pro Job Library.

Jobs with QR codes can be cut at a later date by any operator – no need to search for which file to cut – no computer skills required! Simply load the sheets, press start and the LC600 will check the QR code, retrieve the cut file and allow you to cut a single sheet or indeed hundreds of sheets in an unattended run.

Small footprint – compact and clever…
The LC600’s space-saving media catch tray slides away when not in use ensuring that the LC600 can easily be accommodated in any print shop.

With it’s unique ‘Y’ feed path, media is drawn in and reversed back out on the LC600’s cutting bed, to ensure continual, faultless feeding.

The digital cutting head can apply up to 750g of pressure, adjustable through the included ColorCut Pro software, to cut even the thickest label stocks.

ColorCut Pro software offers total control making operation sophisticated, yet simple!

Standard media sizes: A4 (210 x 297mm), A3 (297 × 420mm), SRA3 (320 × 450mm), A3+ (320 × 480mm)
Media weight: 0.25mm (180g/m²) - 0.35mm (350g/m²)
Width: 670mm (with media catch tray closed)
Depth: 970mm (with media catch tray closed)
Height: 350mm (with media catch tray closed)
Weight: 38kgs
Max Speed: 960mm/s
Power Supply: AC 110-220V 50/60Hz, 0.5A
Connectivity: USB (1 connection to PC is required)
Feeder Capacity: Up to 250 sheet auto-sheet feeder

The SC6000 blends the dual tool cutting and creasing abilities of flatbed technology with automatic sheet fed functionality – all within a precision engineered, compact free-standing device with an easily manoeuvred ergonomic space saving design.

This latest addition to the ColorCut family combines many features of digital cutting and creasing taken from ColorCut’s flagship flatbed range, including the high-speed functionality of its automated sheet fed models but, at a more affordable price point.

Complete standalone operation – even with a stack of mixed jobs

• In today’s busy print environments, the SC6000’s 8th generation Vision3 CCD camera offers an unparalleled production advantage, able to read and instantly retrieve cut files for every sheet on the fly! It can accept a mixed stack of jobs, cutting one after the other in a seamless and uninterrupted flow.

• Its dual ‘Grip and Drive’ feed system holds the media during cutting, on both sides of the cutting head, enabling it to cut closer to the media edges than most other types of sheet cutter.

• The revolutionary cutting strip, based on the superior cutting mats used in Intec flatbeds was developed to offer the optimal surface for both cut-through, creasing and kiss-cut work, suiting both of the production tools. With the cut sheet being in constant high-speed motion, minimal SmartTags are left in the cut lines to retain the item in the sheet – leaving a tidy and manageable stack of finished, complete sheets in the catch tray.

•  High-capacity auto feeder works in conjunction with air blade separation and automated jog function, to present every sheet perfectly for the cutter, every time.

• ColorCut Pro Production Studio software is supplied as standard and offers remarkable digital productivity for the designer and machine operator alike.

Media width (min-max): 7.08" - 13.38"

Media length (min-max): 10.98" - 27.95"

Auto-sheet capacity: 3.34" stacker height (up to 900 sheets for auto-sheet feed, based on / 21lb bond media)

Max. speed: 37.8" per second

Weight: 300lb

Power Supply: AC 100-240V 50/60Hz, 320W

Dimensions: 32.3" x 51" x 48.43" (W, D, H)

Features highly efficient, ultra-low energy consumption.
Two operation modes: DIRECT and HELD modes

DIRECT mode: Use ColorCut Pro to create your cut files & cut directly.
HELD mode: Standalone operation. Send repeat jobs to a USB drive, enabling you to remotely cut your jobs anywhere there is a power outlet (NO WIRES).

The SC6500 blends the dual tool cutting and creasing abilities of flatbed technology with automatic sheet fed functionality – all within a precision engineered, compact free-standing device with an easily manoeuvred ergonomic space saving design.

This latest addition to the ColorCut family combines many features of digital cutting and creasing taken from ColorCut’s flagship flatbed range, including the high-speed functionality of its automated sheet fed models but, at a more affordable price point.

Complete standalone operation – even with a stack of mixed jobs

• In today’s busy print environments, the SC6500’s 8th generation Vision3 CCD camera offers an unparalleled production advantage, able to read and instantly retrieve cut files for every sheet on the fly! It can accept a mixed stack of jobs, cutting one after the other in a seamless and uninterrupted flow.

• Its dual ‘Grip and Drive’ feed system holds the media during cutting, on both sides of the cutting head, enabling it to cut closer to the media edges than most other types of sheet cutter.

• The revolutionary cutting strip, based on the superior cutting mats used in Intec flatbeds was developed to offer the optimal surface for both cut-through, creasing and kiss-cut work, suiting both of the production tools. With the cut sheet being in constant high-speed motion, minimal SmartTags are left in the cut lines to retain the item in the sheet – leaving a tidy and manageable stack of finished, complete sheets in the catch tray.

•  High-capacity auto feeder works in conjunction with air blade separation and automated jog function, to present every sheet perfectly for the cutter, every time.

• ColorCut Pro Production Studio software is supplied as standard and offers remarkable digital productivity for the designer and machine operator alike.

Media width (min-max): 7.08" - 13.38"

Media length (min-max): 10.98" - 27.95"

Auto-sheet capacity: 3.34" stacker height (up to 900 sheets for auto-sheet feed, based on / 21lb bond media)

Max. speed: 37.8" per second

Weight: 300lb

Power Supply: AC 100-240V 50/60Hz, 320W

Dimensions: 32.3" x 51" x 48.43" (W, D, H)