Horizon BQ-270 Perfect Binder
Precision automated single-clamp perfect binder that combines unsurpassed ease-of-operation and best-in-class book quality.
Overview
For short-run digital bookbinding, print service providers need an easy-to-use, highly reliable binder that can produce top quality books with quick, easy changeovers. The Horizon BQ-series perfect binders have become the industry standard in short-run book manufacturing. The BQ-270 sports big-system features in a compact design, with quick, easy set-ups and changeover.
Key Features
Unsurpassed ease-of-operation, with fully automated setup via color touchscreen and the ability to store recurring jobs for instant recall
Produces top-quality books up to 2" thick at up to 500 cycles/hour, with setups in under one minute
Automatic thickness caliper conveys data for precise sub-system setup, allowing true book-of-one production
2.7" capacity cover table with rotary suction feeder and auto-setup scoring tools
Legendary Horizon engineering and construction for reliable, multi-shift operation
System can be enhanced with JDF capability via the Horizon pXnet bindery control system
Your Challenges
Print service providers want to move short-run book production from file-in to ship-and-bill as quickly as possible, with the fewest touchpoints and lowest labor.
Key Challenges
Producing short and ultra-short run books without adding labor costs or setup waste
Book quality cannot be compromised – quality must be equal to books bound on large systems
How Xerox Can Help
Xerox short-run book manufacturers demand a platform that combines productivity, ease-of-use and quality bookbinding. The Horizon BQ-270 delivers on that promise:
Intuitive touchscreen features fast, easy accurate, setup
Unsurpassed book quality among single-clamp perfect binders
World-class system reliability and Xerox service support
Compatible Products
Xerox award-winning copiers, printers, and multifunction printers include flexible platforms that accommodate a wide variety of software solutions. Software functionality may vary by product model. Contact your local sales representative for detailed compatibility information.