ZEROPLUS MAKES-READY FOR SUPERIOR QUALITY

Caption: The new Heidelberg Speedmaster SM 52, featuring Anicolor inking technology (front), takes pride of place at Zeroplus, next to a Heidelberg Printmaster 74-4.

Anicolor significantly widens the range of applications in which offset can be used cost-effectively for short runs – yet retain its advantages for longer runs.

The new zoneless short inking unit ensures optimal offset quality at ‘digital’ prices. The secret lies in a technology that rationalises the inking unit to optimal effect and significantly cuts production costs, particularly in terms of make-ready times and waste. The portfolio includes classic four-colour commercial work such as brochures and flyers, as well as invitations and business cards in runs of just a few hundred sheets. Higher runs can be achieved just as cost-effectively with Anicolor thanks to consistent inking, a flexibility that opens up additional market opportunities, particularly in the small-format sector.

Caption: Gary van Dyk, Zeroplus MD, and Jimmy Joujou, MD of Heidelberg Graphic Systems Southern Africa, were pleased to answer questions about the new Anicolor inking technology.

Free of ghosting, the Anicolor inking unit ensures consistent quality throughout a production run and delivers outstanding results in combination with Heidelberg’s Prinect colour management system. Another plus point is the fact that Anicolor doesn’t require special consumables – conventional inks, plates and dampening solutions stocked by any print shop can be used.

Zeroplus for one-stop service

Conducting its business in three focus areas, Zeroplus offers some of the most advanced printing and finishing equipment available.

Firstly, it provides a one-stop communication service under one roof and its top-of-the-range offset, CTP and finishing equipment ensures superior printing, finishing and packaging solutions.

Caption: Pictured at the Zeroplus Anicolor launch are Louis Smit (MD of Labels & Litho, Pretoria), Karen Stretch (PPM) and Gerald Know (Heidelberg sales manager, Pretoria).

Secondly, Zeroplus prides itself in giving customers the best service – on time and within their budgets.

The third focus area is providing services to other trade printers. The company works closely with a wide range of partners in the printing industry.

It’s clear that Gary and the team at Zeroplus have a proactive, ‘hands on’ approach and entrepreneurial spirit. This, they insist, is the underlying reason why Zeroplus Printers has been built into the respected company it is today.

Caption: Witnessing the new Heidelberg Speedmaster SM 52 being put through its paces were Steven McLaren, Iconic sales representative, and Lyntton Fourie, Paperlink key account manager.