Quick Tech Summary*

  • Print speeds up to 90 ipm color or mono (letter/A4)
  • Support for IPDS, PostScript®, Adobe® PDF and PPML
  • Job Ticket Editor tool for PostScript and PDF
  • Flexible finishing options, such as ring and perfect binding
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InfoPrint Pro C900AFP

A fast, reliable, easy-to-use, full-color IPDS, PostScript, PDF and PPML cutsheet printer

The InfoPrint® Pro C900AFP offers the flexibility to support multiple datastreams that can accommodate mission-critical applications such as invoices or other transactional documents, personalized direct mail pieces or Print On-Demand applications such as manuals, booklets and color presentations. For one or more of these applications, the InfoPrint Pro C900AFP can provide the versatility, quality and speed that are essential to customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.

The InfoPrint Pro C900AFP color cutsheet printer is designed to deliver full-color Advanced Function Presentation (AFP) and PPML output for transactional printers, such as data centers, service bureaus and direct mailers. With datastream support for PostScript and PDF, along with the JDF-based job ticketing tool, the InfoPrint Pro C900AFP can also produce jobs that are traditionally found in copy shops or in-plant print shops.

Highlights

  • Enables high resolution output with the 1200 x 1200 DPI two-bit color engine
  • Delivers full-color, mission-critical variable data documents, such as invoices, statements, Precision Marketing, personalized direct mail or Print On-Demand documents using IPDS, PPML, PostScript or PDF datastreams
  • Includes Job Ticket Editor, which creates fully finished PostScript or PDF jobs
  • Runs heavy stock, up to 300 gsm, at rated speeds with air-assisted feed*
  • Supports coated stocks of 130 gsm up to 300 gsm*
  • Minimizes operator downtime with on-the-fly toner and paper additions
  • Allows maximum paper size of 13" x 19.2"
  • Facilitates efficient printer management via a flexible, easy-to-use operator interface
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* Exact speed varies depending on printer settings, document complexity, system configuration, software application, system environment, driver and printer state.  Assumes single stock feed.  RPPS does not recommend printing this monthly maximum on a consistent basis.  See user documentation for specific media types, weights, and sizes that are supported.  Printer images may depict the installation of additional feature(s) which are offered at additional charge(s). Please contact us for more information.

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  • InfoPrint Pro C900AFP Features & Benefits

    Color controller

    Produce high quality, full-color variable data output efficiently

    Support open industry-standard color IPDS, PostScript®, Adobe® PDF and PPML datastreams to enable transactional and Print On-Demand output

    Reduce outsourcing because you can leverage one device for many color applications

    Flexible, easy-to-use operator interface

    Enable operators to get up to speed quickly, enter instructions rapidly and easily manage workflow and the printer

    Save time if operators are familiar with other InfoPrint® Solutions’ Advanced Function Presentation (AFP) production devices, such as the InfoPrint 5000 and the InfoPrint 4100—the interfaces are consistent

    1200 x 1200 DPI 2-bit engine

    Satisfy a wide range of customer requirements with high-resolution color printing, crisp fine lines and detail

    Produce high-quality color output using a wide color gamut capability

    Calibration and color management

    Maintain consistent color quality when you use the spectrophotometer and calibration tools

    Make color adjustments easily and quickly from the user interface

    Air-assisted feed on optional large capacity trays (LCT)

    Maintain throughput speeds reliably, even with heavier stocks

    Maximize media throughput by leveraging LCT trays that can provide input capacity of up to 11,000 sheets

    On-the-fly toner and paper changes

    Minimize printer downtime and operator interventions

    Media flexibility

    Tackle diverse jobs with confidence:
    2,500 sheet feed capacity on base unit, expandable to 11,000

    3,500 sheet output capacity on base unit, expandable to 13,000

    Minimum paper size is 5.5" x 7.17", maximum paper size is 13" x 19.2"

    Paper weight is 60 - 220 gsm standard, expandable to 300 gsm with air-assisted LCT (duplex not supported above 220 gsm)1, 2

    Coated stocks of 130 gsm up to 300 gsm are supported3

    Job Ticket Editor (for PostScript and Adobe PDF)

    Increase operator productivity with easy-to-use, intuitive job ticketing tool, which allows you to easily set up simple or complex PostScript and PDF jobs

    Add covers, inserts (pre- and postfuse), page exceptions, chapter starts and finishing attributes quickly

    Trained Customer Replaceable Units (TCRUs)

    Minimize downtime—no need to wait for a service technician to arrive. TCRUs can enable a trained operator to replace critical items

    Compatibility with InfoPrint-developed and third-party solutions

    Address needs such as composition, workflow and print management

    Service and support

    Operate confidently around the clock with InfoPrint’s world-class service organization backing up our solutions

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    1. Coated stock up to 130 gsm not supported.

    2. Auto duplex above 220 gsm not supported.

    3. See user documentation for specific media types, weights, and sizes that are supported.

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  • InfoPrint Pro C900AFP Specifications

    Printer controller

    External printer controller supports color IPDS, PostScript, PDF and PPML using an IBM Quad-Core Intel Xeon Processor. Includes CPU, stand, touch-screen monitor and keyboard.

    Print speed

    Up to 90 ipm1

    Maximum monthly usage

    400,000 duty cycle2

    240,000 per month maximum average usage

    Standard input capacity

    Up to 2,500 sheets using standard input trays

    • Tray 1 – (tandem tray) 1,000 x 2 sheets
    • Tray 2 – 500 sheets

    Output capacity

    SR5000 3000 sheets (letter/A4)

    • Offset stacking
    • Proof tray:
      • 500 sheets
    • Staple capacity:
      • 2 to 100 sheets (letter/A4)
    • Optional PU5000 2/3, 2/4 or 4 hole punch unit

    RT5000 A4/LTR high capacity tray3
    Note: cannot use with RT5020)

    4,550 sheets (letter/A4), up to 216 gsm

    • Tray 3:
      • 1,000 sheets
    • Tray 4:
      • 1,000 sheets
    • Tray 5:
      • 2,550 sheets

    RT5020 13" x 19.2" high capacity tray (up to two)3
    If two RT5020s are configured, then the BU5000 bridge unit is required.

    4,000 sheets (A5/HLT SEF) to 13" x 19.2" and custom sizes, up to 300 gsm

    • Tray 3:
      • 2,000 sheets
    • Tray 4:
      • 2,000 sheets

    BY5000 multibypass tray3

    500 sheets (letter/A4), up to 216 gsm

    C15010 cover interposer3

    400 sheets (A5_SEF/HLT_SEF to 13" x 19.2"), up to 216 gsm

    • Tray 1:
      • 200 sheets
    • Tray 2:
      • 200 sheets

    SK5000 high capacity stacker and cart (up to two)3

    5,000 sheet stacker with roll-away cart

    • Proof tray:
      • 500 sheets
    • Additional roll-away carts available

    BK5010e saddle-stitch booklet maker3
    Requires BK5010 rail unit

    Additional options:

    • CF5020 cover feeder unit
    • TR5020 trimmer unit

    RB5000 ring punch3

    Punches and ring binds 2 to 100 sheets (20 lb)

    • 100 and 50 page ring options (black or white)

    GB5000 perfect binder3

    Perfect binds books up to 200 pages (20 lb.)

    • Cover interposer (200 pages)
    • Glue bind
    • 3 side, 1 side or no trim

    Sizes

    A3 (SEF)

    B4 (SEF)

    A4 (LEF/SEF)

    B5 (LEF/SEF)

    DLT (SEF)

    LG (SEF)

    LT (LEF/SEF)

    HLT (SEF)

    foolscap (SEF)

    Folio (SEF)

    F (SEF)

    Executive 10.5" x 7.25" & 10.5" x 8" & 10" x 8" (all LEF)

    Executive other (SEF)

    SRA3 (SEF) and custom edge—width min 5.5" max 13"—length min 7.17" max 18.03"

    Weight = 60 to 220 gsm without large capacity tray; 60 to 300 gsm with large capacity tray. With A4/LCT = 60 to 216 gsm (duplex not supported above 220 gsm) (coated stock below 130 gsm not supported).

    Types

    Paper types:

    • Please contact your representative for approved or recommended types.

    Communication protocols

    TCP-IP

    Print language support

    Advanced Function Presentation – Intelligent Printer Data Stream (IPDS), PostScript, PDF, PPML

    Print Drivers and Utilities

    Print drivers – Adobe PostScript 3:

    • Windows Server 2003, XP, Vista, Server 2008, Seven: 32-Bit
    • Mac OS 10.5, 10.6
    • Windows® and Mac Drivers
      • Developed for Basic and Advanced Users
      • Bidirectional
      • Built with Install programs
      • Integrated Virtual Visual Job Ticket Editor
        • Job Property Capabilities
          • Basic Setup – name, description, copies
          • Finishing
          • Layout – including multiple up support
          • Color
          • Media
        • Page-level Capabilities
          • Inserts
          • Media Substitution
          • Layout Substitution
          • Subset Finishing
          • Tabs, including inserting text onto the tab

      AIX® 5.2 and above (AIX printing subsystem)

      Linux® open SUSE 10.3 – CUPS base printer driver

      Full PPD

      Utilities
      • Stand-Alone Direct Submission Utility
        • Submits Single or Multiple (PS or PDF) Jobs with or without Job Tickets
        • Calls Job Ticket Editor for New or Modified Tickets
      • Network Printer Manager

    Software support

    PSF for zSeries® V4 R1 +PTF

    PSF for iSeries® V5 R4 +PTF

    InfoPrint Manager AIX V4 R3 +PTF

    InfoPrint Manager WIN V2 R3 +PTF

    InfoPrint Productivity Tracker V2 R1 +PTF

    InfoPrint Process Director (IPPD) V1.3.1 PU6

    Physical characteristics

    Printer version base unit (H x W x D): 57" x 49" x 39" (1450 x 1250 x 990 mm)

    Weight: 1543 lbs. (700 kg)

    Control Unit (H x W x D including stand and monitor): 53" x 24" x 36" (1346 x 610 x 914 mm)

    Weight 160 lbs (73 kg)

    Power requirements

    Base engine:

    • 208 V - 240 V, 24 A, 50/60 Hz—North America
    • 220/230/240 V, 25 A, 50/60 Hz—European version

    Printer controller:
    • 100 V - 120 V/200 V - 240 V, 10 A/5 A, 50/60 Hz—worldwide

    Warranty

    Worldwide warranty period is 90 days, break/fix only, unless country law dictates otherwise. Base warranty service level is 9x5 Next Business Day onsite repair. Warranty does not include toner or preventative maintenance (PM). Maintenance upgrades may be available. Customers will receive toner and preventive maintenance with a signed maintenance agreement. If a maintenance agreement is signed during warranty, the click and maintenance (MMMC) will begin billing from the date of installation. If an in-warranty maintenance agreement is purchased the provisions for warranty are included. Please contact your representative.

    Usage click

    Toner is included. There are two separate click rates: one for any impression using black toner only and one for any impression using color toner. Under the standard program customers will be billed for both click rates each month. The usage click is per impression. Any paper size up to A3 (297 mm x 420 mm, 11.69" x 16.54") is counted as one usage click. Any size equal to or greater than A3 is counted as two usage clicks. For more information on this or alternative usage programs please contact your representative. We reserve the right to bill for excessive toner consumption. Refer to www.infoprint.com/acceptablelimit for more information.

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    1. Exact speed varies depending on printer settings, document complexity, system configuration, software application, system environment, driver and printer state.

    2. RPPS does not recommend printing this monthly maximum on a consistent basis.

    3. Options are subject to availability. Optional accessories may have co-requisite and/or pre-requisite limitations. Contact your sales representative for details.

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  • InfoPrint Pro C900AFP Supplies

    PartDescriptionYield*Price
    41U2175 Staple Cartridge Type M for SR5000 and SR5020 (20 boxes) 5,000 x 20 --
    44D6089 Ring binder supply, letter - WHITE
    (binds up to 50 sheets)(5 boxes) (75 ring binders per box)
    75 x 5 --
    44D6127 Ring binder supply, letter - BLACK
    (binds up to 50 sheets)(5 boxes) (75 ring binders per box)
    75 x 5 --
    44D6173 Ring binder supply, A4 - WHITE
    (binds up to 100 sheets) (5 boxes) (75 ring binders per box)
    75 x 5 --
    44D6175 Ring binder supply , A4 - BLACK
    (binds up to 100 sheets) (5 boxes) (75 ring binders per box)
    75 x 5 --
    44D6176 Ring binder supply, A4 - WHITE
    (binds up to 50 sheets)(5 boxes) (75 ring binders per box)
    75 x 5 --
    44D6177 Ring binder supply, A4 - BLACK
    (binds up to 50 sheets)(5 boxes) (75 ring binders per box)
    75 x 5 --
    44D6083 Ring binder supply, letter - BLACK
    (binds up to 100 sheets)(5 boxes) (75 ring binders per box)
    75 x 5 --
    44D6080 Ring binder supply, letter - WHITE
    (binds up to 100 sheets) (5 boxes) (75 ring binders per box)
    75 x 5 --
    41U2176 Staple Refills Type M for SR5000 and SR5020 (6 boxes with 5 refills) 5,000 x 30 --
    45U2679 Toner Waste Bottle 220,000 --
    45U2678 Toner - Cyan 72,000 --
    45U2677 Toner - Magenta 72,000 --
    45U2676 Toner - Yellow 72,000 --
    45U2675 Toner - Black 72,000 --
    44D6079 Glue supply for perfect binder
    Makes approximately 1300 books
    1300 --
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    * These yields are not a guarantee of minimum life and are not covered under warranty, but are provided to assist in supplies planning. Actual usage should be used to establish the life of the supply product in each end user?s specific application. Many factors, such as print coverage per page, paper type and size, and environmental conditions can affect supply life. These numbers reflect an approximate average yield that has been established for each supply item indicated based on 5% coverage.

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    M/T/Serial Number Location

    The machine type / serial plate is located on the rear left side of the machine, just above the power cord. It is also listed in the Machine Info section of the printer configuration page.

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    United States
    Sales

    1-877-646-3677

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    P.O. Box #141757
    Austin, Texas
    78714-1757

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