Continua partners with iMM

Continua have recently announced a new partnership with DocumentX, the UK distributor for International Mailroom Machines (iMM), a new UK manufacturer of poly wrapping solutions.

As the UK's number one provider of multi-vendor maintenance for print-to-post production equipment, Continua will incorporate the new range of iMM poly wrapping solutions to its maintenance services as well as enable both Continua and DocumentX to provide their combined customer base with flexible, user friendly and productive poly wrapping solutions.

Commenting on the print production market and Continua's growth plans for the next 12-18 months, Mark Cannons, Managing Director at Continua said: "The recession has had an impact on all businesses and this has meant tighter budgets and a strong demand for efficient and flexible solutions."

iMM offer a range of poly wrapping equipment, i6-series, which includes the Compact, Flexi and Maxi. The iMM i6-series has been designed by flexible, east to operate and productive. This combined with a small foot print and a relatively low price makes it an ideal choice for start-up mailers investing in their first poly wrapping solution.

With a top operating speed of 7,000 packs per hour, the iMM i6-series is the perfect polywrap solution for all mailers that wish to increase profits through easy and quick change over between different jobs. The flexible solution handles pack sizes up to A3 in size and 50mm in thickness.

Automatic settings for the wrapping unit are displayed on the large colour touch screen. Whilst print registration reading for printed film is a standard feature on all iMM poly wrappers, the i6-series also has a "learn" function where by the operator puts a set on the track and the solution measures the pack and saves the job.

The series uses servo motion technology and state of the art electronics and are all supplied with a built-in vacuum shuttle main feeders. All other feeders on the system are stand alone which can be connected to the poly wrapper when required. We offer a choice of two different vacuum rotary feeders and two different friction feeders. The solution can also be fitted with a variety of feeders including pick-and-place feeders, gimmick feeders, autoloaders etc. Making the iMM i6 series one of the most flexible poly wrapping solutions in the market.

Xerox Premium Carbonless Paper has been specifically developed for laser printers and copiers

Carbonless forms, NCR paper, Carbon copy paper, NCR forms, NCR sets, Carbonless paper... Whatever you call it, Continua have a solution!

Advantages for printer

• Enables quick turnaround times.
• Delivers superb runnability on short or long run printing.
• Eliminates the need to outsource.
• Non-contaminating chemistry improves productivity.
• Features crisp, durable imaging.
• Print on demand - eliminating obsolete forms and reducing storage costs.
• Makes sequential numbering fast and easy.
• Satisfaction guaranteed!

Advantages for people who use forms

• Features dark and crisp imaging.
• Personalises forms with variable data.
• Speeds data collection through bar coding.
• Reduces inventory and storage costs by printing on demand.
• Improves accuracy because key areas can be colour-highlighted.
• Enhances brand value through use of colour.
• Satisfaction guaranteed!

Continua stock a wide range of Xerox Premium Carbonless Paper - all competitively prices per box.

Our friendly Office Supplies team are available to help on the phone: 01582 578999, via email: info@continua.ltd.uk, or even in person at our offices in Luton, Bedfordshire.

Xerox Nuvera 120 EA Classic Mono Printer

Buying a printer can be a tough task, especially for people who do not know what brand to buy. There are many competing brands in the market right now and one of the main problems a consumer finds is to be able to figure out what brand will provide excellent value for money. Here at Continua we have plenty of printers to choose from and most of them can do all of the same things, however we have some printer that stand out from the rest. One of the best printers that people can buy right now is the Xerox Nuvera. This printer produces top of the line image quality and when the result is compared to other printers, you can really see the difference.

The Xerox mono printer does not only print but also does photocopying and scanning and many other functions. It is a great buy for people who are always using printers, scanners and photocopying machines to be able to get an all-in-one device that will really last. Big companies who do a lot of paperwork can benefit from this product because of what it can do. It can easily replace all the other printers and photocopying machines they have. This printer can also be used all day long to satisfy all the printing needs and there will be no problems because this product is already tried and tested.

The printer can print on 120 papers per minute which is one of the fastest speed that people can find. Most printers do not even come close to what this printer can do. People might be wondering why the printer is so big and one reason for that is there is a huge space for all the paper that is needed. Thousands of pieces of paper can be fed so that the need to refill the printer with paper will be less. The sizes of the image can also be adjusted easily so that there is no need to use a computer anymore for minor adjustments of images.

The Xerox Nuvera 120 EA Classic Mono Printer is the ultimate printer when image quality is your concern and having it do what all the other printers can do makes it the best choice among all printers that people can choose from. The images are very accurate and consistent which means that every print will be a satisfaction.

Continua's Sitma Polywrap Machine

For printing, over-wrapping and laminating needs the Continua Sitma Polywrap Machines are the most reliable and efficient equipment. There are different types of polywrap machines to choose from according to its speed and productivity. These machines may have the following features like an optional shrink wrapping processor for cards and calendars, unlimited feeder options for magazines, examination papers, newspapers and books, enable a quick setup from one job to another, horizontal manual insertion, efficient speed controls and less machine maintenance.

The Continua Sitma Polywrap machines are popular among the commercial printers, packaging and mailing houses in the UK. They are used to keep and protect items like magazines, books and other materials during shipment, provide authentication seal and instructions. The polywrap also provides graphics for advertising, address label, warnings and bar codes while the shrink wrap is used to laminate the cover of a magazine, a book or photos.

Here at Continua, refurbished Sitma Polywrap Machines are available and spare parts can also be ordered. Replacement of parts, part exchange deals, trade-in deals, and maintenance services are done to suit the customer’s needs and requirements. We sell used office equipment at a much more affordable price. All equipment and items purchased from Continua can be returned with no liability because we ensure all of our customers are in safe hands.

Introducing the revolutionary Xerox EverFlat Paper™

Here at Continua we now stock Xerox EverFlat paper. Ideal for digitally printed books and currently on offer, this high quality paper is not to be missed!

You can now produce distinctive books with pages that lay and stay flat.

You can design your books with expanded layout options for text, graphics and photos including full crossovers without image loss.

Everflat is so easy to use so you can produce your books without any fuss in no time at all it’s simple and user friendly.

It’s Easy to hold and Easy to read, the pages lie flat and won’t flip over on their own. Xerox EverFlat Paper is truly the new solution for applications such as:
• Photo books
• Cook books
• Music books
• Computer/Technical manuals
• Text books

Everflat paper is made from 220 g/m² Xerox Colotech+ Silk Coated paper and with Xerox paper you are guaranteed the very best print quality for your books.

Take a closer look at our great Landscape Silk EverFlat, in size 320mm x 330mm. Complete with competitive pricing from Continua.

When it comes to printing using the EverFlat it could not be simpler the unique hinge won’t add any complexity to your printing process. EverFlat paper runs just like regular paper. The only exception is loading the paper with the hinge in the proper orientation for your printer. This is detailed on the instruction sheet found inside each box.

As shown below, when printing a crossover image it can spread over the two to achieved panoramic images, without image loss in the centre.

This product is the perfect complement to our Unibind Photobook range – where you are able to bind Xerox EverFlat pages into a book.

For more information, please have a look at our website with all 3 sizes of Xerox EverFlat on; or contact our friendly Continua Supplies Team on 01582 578999.

Unibind

I would like to introduce everyone to a new and perhaps revolutionary form of book binding. I saw these products for the first time in June 2009 and could immediately see how they could be used for every kind of application at home and in the office.

There are many features and benefits of the Unibind binding machines throughout their products range. With an extensive range of finishes and colours to choose from, you are able to customise the products to your specific needs. The beauty of Unibind is that there is so much choice; the photobooks for example are perfect for personal photo albums, school yearbooks and portfolios.

The Photobooks are available in both landscape and portrait, with a choice of window as well as the option of A3, A4 and A5. Other applications that these books are perfect for are school ofsted reports, school leaver’s books, dissertations, sports day’s photos, scripts and plays, short stories, autograph books and much, much more!

The Steelbook is an essential product for usage as corporate diaries, reports, company presentations and handbooks. Other useful products are the Steelcrystal and Steelmat books, these have transparent front and back covers that are bound together and could hold a range of documents from reports to price lists.

You can also add a customised cover by using an offset printing service, transfer printing, a hotfoil option enabling you to add a company logo, a silkscreen printing service, the aforementioned windows, gold and silver corners to add that extra touch and on request special cover sizes and materials.

The technology of Unibind is amazingly user friendly. With affordable Resin Binding machines that can bind four documents at once, an affordable Wirebinder Machine for the Punch Steelbinding products and an affordable and easy to use Stapler for the Staple Steelbinding products, you can sit in the comfort of your own home or office and make professional looking documents in a matter of minutes.

The Resin Steelbinding machines are small and compact so that they can be easily stored away, the heating compartment will only warm up once a product is placed on it, giving you piece of mind that safety will not be compromised. By reheating your document you can also edit and add pages. The possibilities are endless!

Go to Continua for all of your print equipment and office supplies.

Keeping The Workplace Clean

The global pandemic of Swine Flu has affected most people. With 300,000 cases confirmed around the world this has drawn attention to cleanliness in everyday life, especially in the workplace.

It is important to sanitise the surfaces that you touch on a regular basis for example, your keyboard, telephone and mouse with the NHS advice indicating that the most effective way to slow down the spread of a pandemic flu is by stopping the spread of germs. There are many ways in which to do this, such as washing your hands regularly and using tissues to cover your mouth when you sneeze or cough.

To aid us in keeping our workplace clean AF have designed office cleaning products to specifically cleanse and sanitise your computers, keyboards, printers, telephones, screens, laptops and other office equipment and office supplies.

Some of the office cleaning products I have come across and recommend to keep your work area clean are the AF Interactive White Board Wipes for effective removal of dry ink residue and grease. This product is important for clear presentation and cleanliness during important tasks such as management meetings or presentations.

There is also the AF Mouse and Keyboard Cleaning Kit, currently one of our special offers and essential for anyone who works at a desk all day. The foam buds and mouseclene spray clean the contacts inside the mouse ball housing, helping to keep controlled cursor movement as well as being able to get in between the keys on your keyboard for a thorough clean.

Another handy product is the Foamclene. This anti-static foaming cleaner is for removing ingrained grease, dust and dirt and can be used on plastic casings, office furniture and walls, while its anti-static properties reduce the build up of dust.

The most versatile product from the AF range is the Screen Wipes. The wet/dry sachet duo is suitable for cleaning all computer and laptop screens as well as touch pad and plasma technologies, phone screens and iPod screens. The wet wipe removes dirt, dust, grease and grime from your screen and the dry wipe dries and buffers for a clean finish minus streaks and smears.

These are just a few of the products that can be found in the AF cleaning range, there are a whole host of other products from phone cleaning wipes to lens cleaning CD Roms to cleaning cloths to Sprayduster’s which are perfect for cleaning hard to reach places such as the inside of a printer.

For all of your office equipment supplies then go to Continua