Fastbind Express Plus ™
The new Fastbind Express Plus™ is the most multifunctional but still portable bookbinding station. This ultra-compact unit includes several finishing options: FotoMount lay-flat, BooXTer binding, creasing, case making. With the Express Plus, you produce fully personalized beautiful hard covers – up to 12”x12”-, as well as CD/DVD/Blu-ray cases, menus, wall art, ring binders and more using the case-making tool. You bind both single-sided and duplex prints. Single-sided prints are made into premium 180-degree-opening FotoMount albums. Duplex prints are stapled into strong and beautiful books with the BooXTer tool. To help folding prints easily, the creasing tool is also included.
- FotoMount binding, BooXTer binding, Case making and creasing in one
- Binds both single-sided and duplex prints
- Case making, creasing and folding tools included
- Compatible with: Fastbind Presso
Fastbind Express Plus: Hard Cover Book
Fastbind Express Plus is a four-in-one solution: creasing, linear stapling, case making and photo book mounting.
You produce customized, fully printed hard covers in minutes, using your design, your printer, and your imagination!
The finished cover can be any size or orientation, up to 30 x 30 cm.
Fastbind can supply all the consumables for your covers, from inkjet or laser printable tacking paper in sheets or rolls to the grey boards and spines.
Express Plus: Blank Case
Fastbind Express Plus is a four-in-one solution: creasing, linear stapling, case making and photo book mounting.
You produce customized, fully printed hard covers in minutes, using your design, your printer, and your imagination!
The finished cover can be any size or orientation, up to 30 x 30 cm.
Fastbind can supply all the consumables for your covers, from inkjet or laser printable tacking paper in sheets or rolls to the blank cases.
Express Plus: BooXTer Binding
You can create premium hard cover albums on the versatile ultra compact Express Plus binding station.
The process is simple: Place a pair of BooXter endpapers in front and back of your content. Staple the block using the stapling guides. Position your content in the center of the cover thanks to the powerful positioning magnets. Peel of the endpapers.
Your personalised hard cover book is ready!
Express Plus: FotoMount Binding
Fastbind Express Plus is a all-in-one solution: creasing, linear stapling, case making and photo book mounting. One of the applications of this versatile device is the FotoMount process.
You use the Express Plus first to fold and crease your printed spreads. Then, you install the FotoMount back wall and mount your content by alternating mounting sheets and printed spreads – with a end paper at the front and back of the content block.
You can use any material for your prints, including photographic paper, card or laminated paper and you always obtain a premium photo book that opens 180 degrees flat with edge-to-edge panoramic pages.
Fastbind Express Plus ™
Overview
The Fastbind Express Plus ™ is an ultra-compact, multifunctional bookbinding station designed for professional use. This portable unit combines four essential functions—creasing, linear stapling, case making, and photo book mounting—into one efficient machine, making it ideal for print shops, publishing houses, and corporate offices that require versatile and high-quality bookbinding solutions.
Key Features
- Four-in-One Functionality:
- Creasing: Creates precise creases for clean and professional folds.
- Linear Stapling: Provides strong and secure binding for documents.
- Case Making: Allows for the production of custom hard covers.
- Photo Book Mounting: Facilitates the creation of lay-flat photo books and albums.
- Ultra-Compact Design: Portable and space-saving, making it easy to integrate into any workspace.
- User-Friendly Operation: Designed for ease of use, allowing operators to quickly learn and operate the machine.
- High Efficiency: Capable of handling a variety of bookbinding tasks, increasing productivity and reducing manual labor.
- Customisation: Enables the production of fully customised, printed hard covers and photo books.
Technical Specifications
- Model: Express Plus™
- Functions: Creasing, linear stapling, case making, photo book mounting
- Max Binding Size: Up to 12” x 12” format
- Portability: Ultra-compact and portable design
- Warranty: Up to 5 years (depending on the supplier)
Benefits
- Versatility: Combines multiple bookbinding functions into one machine, making it suitable for a wide range of applications.
- Precision: Ensures high-quality results with precise creasing, stapling, and mounting.
- Efficiency: Reduces the need for multiple machines, saving time and space.
- Ease of Use: User-friendly interface and operation make it accessible to operators with varying levels of experience.
- Durability: Built to withstand high-volume use, ensuring long-lasting performance.
Applications
The Fastbind Express Plus ™ is perfect for a variety of applications, including:
- Professional Bookbinding: Ideal for creating high-quality hardback books, photo books, and albums.
- Print Shops: Suitable for producing custom printed materials quickly and efficiently.
- Publishing Houses: Enhances the production of published materials, such as books and magazines.
- Corporate Offices: Perfect for creating professional-looking reports, presentations, and other bound documents.
Conclusion
The Fastbind Express Plus™ is a reliable and versatile bookbinding station designed for professional environments that require high-quality and efficient bookbinding solutions. Its combination of multifunctionality, precision, and ease of use makes it an excellent choice for businesses looking to enhance their bookbinding capabilities.
Please feel free to contact us for more detailed information and to explore how the Fastbind Express Plus ™ can benefit your operations.
Data Sheet
| Unit dimensions W x L x H (compact mode) | 760 x 630 x 250 mm (29,9˝ x 24,8˝ x 9,8˝) |
| Unit dimensions W x L x H (extended mode) | 520 x 630 x 340 mm (20,5˝ x 24,8˝ x 13,4˝) |
| Package dimensions W x L x H | Approx. 620 x 620 x 300 mm (24,4˝ x 24,4˝ x 11,8˝) |
| Net / gross weight | 17 / 18,5 kg (37,5/40,8 lbs) |
| Book format | up to 305 mm x 305 mm (12″ x 12″) |
| Binding technology for single-sided prints | FotoMount binding with MountingWall system, binding thickness up to 30 mm. 3-side guillotine cut needed (guillotine not included) |
| Binding technology for duplex prints | Manual BooXTer side staple binding, binding thickness up to 8 mm (depending on materials). |
| Creasing & folding | Handheld creasing tool included. Metric / standard ruler and guide fingers for square and precise positioning. |
| Case Making | up to 12″ x 12″ format either using grey boards or Fastbind Blank Cases |
| FotoMount binding supplies | Fastbind FotoMount Mounting sheets™ form the core of the book block. Fastbind FotoMount End Sheets™ attach your book block to the cover. |
| Staples for BooXTer binding | Rapid SuperSTRONG 24/8+ |
| Standard cover sizes | A4 portait, A4 landscape, 203×203, 305×305. |
| BooXTer Manager Hardcovers, standard colors | Black, White, Dark Red, Dark Blue |
| PrintMount Covers, standard colors | Manager Black and Manager White. Custom sizes and colors available upon requests. |
| * IPR/patents/trademarks: Fastbind Express Plus is based on development and innovations of Maping Co. Patented/patents pending technology. Fastbind FotoMount, MountingWall and BooXTer are trademarks of Maping Co. Product information as of April 2015 and is subject to change without notice. | |
