Harvard Card Systems Installs the First Komori Lithrone GLX740 in the U.S.

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Mar 13, 2015, 07:51 ET

LOS ANGELES, March 13, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Harvard Card Systems has invested in a new Komori Lithrone GLX740 Press, which is scheduled to be fully operational by March 15, 2015. Harvard Card Systems is one of the largest independent gift card manufacturer, personalization and fulfillment companies in the U.S. In business for 18 years, Harvard prides itself on its commitment to growth, innovation, technology, value and people. A G7 Certified print facility, HCS is focused on quality and works diligently on all aspects of the business in order to maintain brand integrity. The new press has been configured to maximize efficiencies in all stages of the production process.

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Key Features:

One Pass, Two Sided Printing, designed to reduce production time and waste
Space saving design, coupled with reduced heat emissions provides genuine benefits for the environment
Fitted with high efficiency motors and blowers, intended to reduce overall energy consumption
Auto Registration feature used for greater accuracy in registration alignment
High grade quality control systems, automatic density and on demand color correction

Offering the latest technology, the Komori GLX740 will be the first to market a two-sided coating feature in the United States, delivering instant curing & outstanding print quality. The new press utilizes the Komori Advanced Interface (AI) software, which aids in reducing plastic/paper waste. Additional efficiencies, such as shortened make-ready times are recognized with the added Asynchronous Automatic Plate Changing Systems (A-AOC) feature. The press is also equipped with a PDC-SX scanner that uses spectrophotometry, an instrument designed to measure ink key density to maintain high print quality. This technology essentially automates the control of colors versus requiring color adjustments to be made manually by press operators. The new press uses an automatic register function, which allows a simultaneous measurement of both colors and register. These system features, in concert with KHS-AL-Linked Smart Feedback technology, help shorten the time needed for color matching and reduce plastic/ paper waste at print start-up. The press is scheduled to be equipped with PQA-S (Print Quality Assessment System for Sheet-fed). This system uses a high precision CCD camera and lens, to ensure in-line, high-level print quality control, by way of inspecting all sheets having like criteria. In addition to checking for color irregularities, the system is designed to check for smears, ink splashes, water drops, oil spots and hickeys. When identified, sheets with imperfections will not continue through the printing process, eliminating the risk of unacceptable sheets being mixed with good sheets. As an added feature, a color control function, along with quality inspection provides enhanced functionality.

Harvard Card Systems has established a strong reputation within the marketplace and are looked upon as leaders & industry experts in personalization, data management, and multi-pack assembly. The investment by Harvard in Komori GLX740 Press will not only enhance the annual capacity, but also strengthen Harvard's position to be the best quality printer in gift card industry.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Roby Sanchez
Email
678-288-1020
www.HarvardCardSystems.com

SOURCE Harvard Card Systems