Laminating Book Covers with D&K Group Laminator, Folding, Printing Books
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 พ.ย. 2019
- A quick overview of setting up a single sided laminating job on the D&K Autokote Pro single sided laminating machine. Digital Printing using AccurioPress C3070, Folding using MBO T49 right angle folder and AB Dick tabletop folder.
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Thanks for creating this channel. I learned a lot after watching a couple of your videos.
Great tip on the foam pieces. I have the foam for when I cut carbonless but I didn't know about the placement for spine.
Glad it was helpful!
I also have a small typography in Chisinau, your videos inspire me
Your kind words inspire me, thank you!
Great video!What a cute little machine! Great video!What a cute little machine!!
Thank you.
You have the most beautiful and onest channel that i saw in a couple of years! i`m learning a lot! i also have a small typography in Bucharest (Romania). i have 2 xerox printers but i am thinking to buy a Minolta also, after i discovered your channel. (sorry for my english, i`m not a good writer :)) Thank you and keep going!
Glad you found me! Xerox makes good machines too.
@@justaprinter i`m watching every video of yours. Good job!
Hello nice videos I enjoy watching your stuff and making booking perfect Binding thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching!
Gotta love the MBO.
Agreed, glad I bought it!
Thanks for video. A lot of usefull tips!
My pleasure!
I was trimming 79x a4 300gsm long grain Silk today
Reproductions from 120 year old postcards, anyhow, I was cutting 1mm at a time for fun and thought you might appreciate it, nothing like a good trim
Thank you for your wonderful videos!
what paper do you use for the cover? (type, thickness)
I see that it is already a bit shiny.
12 point coated one side
that folfing machine is nice
It is fast!
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What can I say, I like what I do.
nice brother
Thanks
Does your collator put the square back on those? I don't see any cracking, did you crease them first?
No square back on my collator. I will crease some cover stocks before collating. In one of my videos I score an 80lb cover on the Morgana before collating.
Waoo
What is the lightest stock you'd laminated single sided? Or the machine's spec as listed?
Have you tried 80 lb coated text? Will it make any difference using gloss film or velvet/Matt film?
I'm looking for a single side laminator, what do you think are the most important criterias to watch for on the list?
I have not laminated 80 lb text but that would be fine. Buy a D & K. They are simple, solid and manufacture their own film. Its all good.
Hi Dan, is there a reason why you don't laminate your sheet when they are imposed 2 up. Then cut them after laminated. Is this to do with the grain direction for the book cover that you mention in another video? Thank you for another great video.
Yes, you are correct. Sometimes I print two up covers on 13x19(long grain) but most of the time I print on 19x13(short grain). Just depends how thick the spine of the book is and what size the book is.
@@justaprinter
Can you tell us the difference between the grain choices?
I’ll be handbinding books. Total beginner here.
Wondering if there’s an option for the cover type you’re using for the home user.
Do you have Fiery Color Profiler Suite? Do you make color profiles or do you just calibrate?
I just calibrate. My main goal is consistent color.
Hi! I got a question: i've noticed that you put a piece of copper (i think...?) wire at the exit of every machine that folds or stitches or... is it for de-magnetize paper electrostaticity or something else? I apologize for my bad english. Thanks!
Yes, it is to eliminate any static charge that the paper might have.
I have never seen as big as this printer center
I'm small compared to many places. :)
Hello Dan, I'm a graphic designer and willing to start a printing business as well.. I was looking for equipment and lemme tell you, the auto laminating machine-just like the one you have-costs a fortune here. So I opt to buy a semi-auto one, the problem is that it doesn't cut the film at the sheet's edges so you have to cut it manually and I'm afraid that would affect the cutting and trim precision later ( especially business cards) .. Are there any tips you could share on that concern? I'd appreciate your help.
That shouldn't matter. Just keep your printed product back from the edge .25 inch and trim it off.
@@justaprinter Thank you for your reply I appreciate it.
Hi Dan,
How many micron that you are using for your lamination?
I think its 1.5 or 1.7 mil
Please tell me the laminating thickens for book cover
Hi Dan,,
Im wondering why you dont have any daylight in your printroom?
We used to, but then built a warehouse which eliminated our two windows. :(
@@justaprinter u can add lights high up, scones or pole lights
What is the best laminate you can use on digital covers and what thickness is beat? Thanks
I use superstick film that is made by D&K. I forget the film thickness, it is pretty thin.
@@justaprinter Thank you!
i want to buy spiral coil inserter machine with coils where can i buy it ?
ebay
how much do u charge to print books; do you have a price list? etc... web site?
No price list. Pricing is custom. website is masthof.com
@@justaprinter what paper type or gsm do u use for the paperback book covers??
Also the laminator pouches are 100 micron??
Hİ...
What is the brand of your laminating machine
It is an Autokote Pro by D&K Group. Very nice machine that will outlive me.
I come across this issue: single sided laminate, soft touch Matt film, 1.2 mil , superstick for digital, digital print (Canon machine)14 pt gloss cover, for perfect bind. Once bound, the spine where it fold or flip, we can see the film come loose at some spot(not the whole length and was good when it's flat ).With you experience, what might be the factors causing it? Thickness of film? /grain direction of cover? / thickness of cover?
Besides, you think low melt films are better? or should choose the film which need higher temp?
I'd suspect the thickness of the paper. Slow down laminating speed and/or increase temp a few degrees. Grain direction must also be parallel to the spine. I don't know about different temp films.
@tomman6727 Hi, was just curious if you ended up finding a solution to that problem?
Hi!
The laminate books - once they are laminated, are they recyclable still?
No they are not. You would need to cut the cover off and throw out the glued spine and laminated cover.
Do you do all this work alone. I wanna help you
I used to work alone, I now have help. Its fun both ways. :)
Price for the Autokote Pro D&k?
$40,000 USD
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Thanks for watching!
Hi. i have sent you an e mail. it would be kind of you to send me a small reply. thank you dear. and thanks for the videos.
You bet, I'll check my email.