Automated Digital Finishing for High-Volume Production
The DC-746 Slitter / Cutter / Creaser is a high-performance digital finishing solution designed for commercial printers, graphic production centers, and businesses that require maximum speed, precision, and automation in their finishing processes. This all-in-one system integrates slitting, cutting, creasing, perforating, and in-line folding in a single pass, optimizing production and significantly reducing setup and handling times.
With a speed of up to 50 sheets per minute, the DC-746 allows for processing medium and high-volume jobs with professional finishes, eliminating bottlenecks and improving the profitability of digital printing operations.
Key Features
Complete production in a single pass
The DC-746 combines multiple finishing processes into a single workflow:
- Slitting (longitudinal cutting)
- Cutting (transversal cutting)
- Professional creasing
- Optional perforating
- Optional micro-perforating
- Scoring for folding
- In-line folding with optional IFS system
This integration allows for producing finished pieces ready for delivery without the need for multiple machines or additional processes.
Exceptional speed and productivity
Thanks to its processing capability of up to 50 sheets per minute, the DC-746 is prepared to meet demanding production environments where delivery times are a critical factor.
Automatic job setup
The system incorporates intelligent functions that fully automate job preparation:
- Automatic barcode reading.
- Registration mark detection.
- Automatic image shift correction.
- Paper shrinkage compensation.
- Automatic job changeover.
These functions reduce setup times and minimize operator intervention.
Maximum precision in digital finishing
The male and female die creasing technology prevents toner cracking and provides clean, professional folds on digitally printed materials. This is especially important for applications such as folded cards, covers, brochures, and invitations.
Large processing capacity
On a single sheet, the DC-746 can perform:
- Up to 10 slits.
- Up to 30 cuts.
- Up to 20 creases.
This versatility allows for producing a wide variety of commercial and promotional applications with complete precision.
High-capacity feeder
Its 150 mm capacity feeder, along with air-assisted systems and ultrasonic double-feed detection, ensures a continuous and reliable production flow.
Smart Automation for the Graphic Arts Industry
The DC-746 incorporates advanced control software with the capacity to store up to 250 programmed jobs, allowing for instant recall of settings and optimizing repetitive productions. Additionally, its integration with Fiery Impose facilitates automation from prepress to final finishing.
Optional Accessories
To expand its production capabilities, the DC-746 can be supplemented with:
- Integrated folding system (IFS).
- Rotary tool module.
- Cross-perforating module.
- Additional slitting modules.
- 48" stacker conveyor.
- PC control station and support arm.
These accessories allow for creating more complex applications and expanding the range of finishing services.
Benefits for your Business
- Integral automation of digital finishing.
- Reduced setup and job changeover times.
- Increased productivity and profitability.
- Elimination of multiple manual processes.
- Professional and consistent finishes.
- Less material waste.
- Efficient production of customized and on-demand jobs.
Ideal Applications
The DC-746 is designed to produce a wide variety of printed materials, including:
- Business cards.
- Postcards.
- Invitations.
- Greeting cards.
- Perforated coupons and tickets.
- Direct mail.
- Leaflets and brochures.
- Advertising material.
- Book covers.
- POS material.
- High-value promotional pieces.
Maximum Efficiency for Digital Finishing
The DC-746 Slitter / Cutter / Creaser represents one of Duplo's most advanced digital finishing solutions. Its combination of speed, precision, and automation allows graphic arts companies to optimize resources, reduce operating costs, and deliver high-quality printed products with faster turnaround times and greater profitability.
