SHEET CUTTER SMARTSTACKER

CUTTING AND CREASING

SmartStacker
Process B2 digital printsimpler and smarter.

GAME CHANGER
Innovative finishing process from B2 (20” x 29”) printed sheets
to finished format.
Finishing is key for production efficiency. Digital printing taking pages
from traditional offset printing. To finish digital printed sheet efficiently
and profitably, finishing process also need to be reconsidered.
With the SmartStacker, Horizon offers cutting edge paper processing
solution for automated cutting, trimming, collating and stacking. In-line or
near-line, the SmartStacker is capable of delivering finished product frompostcards to posters, individual sheets or sets to process at next finishingprocess efferently.

BENEFITSHIGH PRODUCTIVITY
The SmartStacker process a B2 size (20″ x 29″) sheet
into up to 28 individual cut sheets with intelligent
accumulation, and stacking. The SmartStacker canprocess B2 (20" x 29") parent sheet maximum at 4,600
sheets per hour depending on cut pattern.
NO MANUAL INTERVENTION
The highly automated SmartStacker process ensures
faster job turnaround with less waste and errors withno manual intervention.

2Sheet Cutter SmartStacker

WORKFLOW INTEGRATIONThe SmartStacker can be operated near-line and inline with digital presses. Print submission, print, andsheet processing can be performed for higher sheet
integrity and an efficient workflow. The Finishing Line
Controller (FLC) controls all setup and operation of theSmartStacker by use of JDF workflow.

KEY FEATURES.
Processing capabilities of the SmartStacker.
CUT, COLLATE AND STACKGUTTER CUT AND EDGE TRIM

MULTIPLE JOB SEPARATION

SmartStacker can cut a maximum 762 x530 mm or 30.00” x 20.86” sheet into B2,B3, A3, A4 …… minimum A6 (100 x 105mm or 3.93” x 4.13”). With Max. 7 columns
across sheet direction and Max. 4 rows
along sheet direction, 28 properly imposed
2-sided pages per sheet (i.e. 56 A6 pages)
can be processed. A high capacity stack can
be delivered with off-set separation or as astraight stack. Individual package delivery isalso possible.

Full image bleed and accurate margins areachieved through gutter cutting and edge
trimming. The gutter cut is variable from 6mm to 15 mm or slit only can be chosen.
Edge trimming is adjustable from 5 mm
to 60 mm. Gutter cut and trimmed waste
paper are rejected into an evacuation unit.

When multiple jobs (up to two jobs persheet) are imposed in one sheet, each job
can be offset stacked.
*Requires Finishing Line Controller.

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Max.
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Gutter:0 mm (slit) or 6 to15 mm(0.24” to 0.59”)

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Edge:
5 to 60 mm(0.20” to 2.36”)

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Cut Line

Cut Line

Up to 14 slits

Up to 8 slits

SCORINGB2 SIZE STACKBLANK PAGE REMOVALTwo lines of scoring can be performed in thesecond processing section for greeting cardand brochure applications.

Larger sheet applications such as maps
or B2 size posters can be processed on
the SmartStacker with full image bleed bymeans of edge trim only.

Depending on the imposition, a blankpage(s) with no print may appear on theparent sheet. These blank sheets or pages
are automatically rejected at the 2ndprocess unit. Unwanted blank pages arenever stacked with printed product.

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*Optional B2 Stacker is required.

*Requires Finishing Line Controller.

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Sheet Cutter SmartStacker

3DETAILS FOR EACH DEVICE.
From start to finish.
2nd Regist Unit
1m Conveyor

6354

FLC (FINISHING LINE CONTROLLER)

1 SHEET FEEDER

FLC receives imposition
information from DFE or
direct from the Press in
JDF format. The FLC sends
setup information to theSmartStacker or further in-line
finishing devices. The FLC also monitors the SmartStackerand Press. When any error occurs in the SmartStacker, theFLC immediately transfers this information to the press topause printing.

When the SmartStacker isused as a near-line system,
printed sheets from the digitalpress are transferred to thesheet feeder. An extremely
reliable suction feedingmechanism feeds individualsheets into the SmartStacker for finishing.

OPERATION CONSOLE

2 1ST PROCESS UNIT

New generation touch screen
provides graphical userinterface for easy recognitionand operation. This console
is mainly used for monitoring
the system, but can also beused for fine adjustment of
the cutter blades or scoring wheel position as required.

Sheets from the sheet feeder
are registered and transferredto the 1st processing unit for
cutting along the long edge.
A maximum of 6 gutters andtwo edge trims are possible inthis unit to produce 7 sheets
cut to bleed at the edge and gutters.

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Sheet Cutter SmartStacker

90-degree Turn Conveyor

1st Regist Unit

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3 2ND PROCESS UNIT

5 MERGE STACKER

Sheets from the 90-degree
conveyor are registered on
the long edge and transferredto the 2nd process unit
for gutter cut and trim tofinal size. A maximum of 3gutters and 2 edge trims are
performed in this unit to produce finished size sheets withfull bleed if required. Two up scoring is also possible at thissection.

Collated and merged sheets
are stacked in order at thestacker unit. There are threedifferent stacking options,off-set stack, straight stack orindividual set or book block
delivery. Maximum stackheight is 254 mm or 10”. Stacked sheets are delivered tothe output conveyor for easier handling or downstream
finishing.

4 MERGE CONVEYORThis unit collates and merges
individual cut sheets inpage order. To maximize thespeed of the SmartStacker,
the merge unit uses a dualtransport system with
automatic divert between thetwo.

Sheet Cutter SmartStacker

5SPECIFICATIONS.
Machine Dimensions. (Unit: mm / inch)

SMART SHEET PROCESSING SYSTEM FOR THE DIGITAL PRESS
SMARTSTACKER + BQ-500 + HT-1000V

SmartStacker
Sheet Cutter

HT-1000V
Variable Trimmer

BQ-500
Perfect Binder

LBF-500
Book Block Feeder(Top View)

12,874 / 506.9”

Slope Conveyor

SmartStacker

CV8-2

CV8-L

BCV-05b

BCV-05a

11,285 / 444.3”

BCV-05b

CV8-3

CV8-R

DC-1000S

AC-500L

LBF-500

CV8-R
CV8-1

PCV-1000V
BQ-500HT-1000V

SL-500

6Sheet Cutter SmartStacker

ECV-1000V

DVS-HTSMARTSTACKER(Top View)

9,350 / 368.2”
5,480 / 215.8”

Trim Delivery Conveyor

3,770 / 148.5”

90-degree
Turn Conveyor
Trim Conveyor

1st Regist Unit
Sheet Feeder

1st Process Unit

2nd Regist Unit

Power Cable for PC
FLC

2nd Process Unit

1m Conveyor

LAN cable

5,470 / 215.4”

Hight : 450 to 510 /17.7” to 20.0”

Output ShiftConveyor

1m Conveyor

Merge Stacker

Merge Conveyor

SMARTSTACKER

Sheet Size
(Before Cut)

Width x Length
Merge Stacker
Max. 762 x 530 mm or 30.000" x 20.865"
Min. 279.4 x 330 mm or 11.000" x 12.995"

WidthLength

Piece Size
(After Cut)

Width x Length
Merge Stacker
Max. 381 x 530 mm or 15.000" x 20.865"
Min. 100 x 105 mm or 3.940" x 4.135"

WidthLength

Sheet Weight
Range

Sheet Feeder
Capacity(Option for near-line
and off-line)

Sheet Stacking

Matrix Size
ISO A Series: A2 / A3
ISO B Series: B2 / B3
Inch Series: 18" x 24" / 17" x 22" / 13" x 19"*When the length is 136 mm or 5.34” or less, it is not possible to set the finished size whose width is more than
twice as long as the length.

Normal Paper: 81.4 to 370 gsm
Coated Paper (for Merge Stacker): 90 to 360 gsm
Paper Thickness: 4 to 15 pt or 0.1 to 0.381 mm*1 pt = 1/1,000"
Production speed needs to be reduced depending on sheet weight range
and type of sheet.

Max. 920 mm or 36.2"(including the pallet 120 mm or 4.72")
Weight limit on table is 600 kg or 1,322 lb.
Merge Stacker
Straight Stack or 10 mm or 0.39" Offset Stack
Maximum Stack Height: 254 mm or 10.00"

Sheet Cut Type

Slit or Gutter Cut

Number of Cuts

Merge Stacker
1st Process Unit: 1 to 7 columns (14 cutters)
2nd Process Unit: 1 to 4 rows (8 cutters)

Trim Accuracy

1st Process Unit: 1 to 7 columns (14 cutters)

Edge Trim Width 2nd Process Unit: 1 to 4 rows (8 cutters)
Gutter TrimWidth

0 mm (slit) or 6 to 15 mm or 0.24" to 0.59"

Up to 4,600 sheets per hour
ProductionSpeed*Production speed differs depending on number of cuts in 1stProcess Unit and type/condition of sheets.
*Press may need to slow down depending on the sheet condition in caseof inline configuration.

User Interface

12-inch Touch Panel (Mounted on the merge conveyor)
Merge Stacker Delivery Button (Mounted on the merge stacker)
Emergency Stop Buttons (Mounted on the 1st regist unit, the2nd Regist Unit, the Merge Conveyor, and the Merge Stacker)

Voltage/Frequency

3-phase 200 to 220 V, 50 or 60 Hz
3-phase 380 or 400 or 415 V, 50 or 60 Hz(Step down by Transformer)

SPECIFICATION REQUIREMENT ON PC FOR FLC
ComputerProcessor

CPU with Intel Core i5 or later

Operating System

Windows 7 Professional (64 bit), Windows 7 (32 bit),Windows 8 (32 bit, 64 bit), Windows10 (32 bit, 64 bit)

Computer Memory

4 GB or more

Hard Disk Drive

512 GB or more

Screen Resolution

1,920 x 1,080 pixels

Screen Size

Maximum Size: 17 inch
Depending on the thickness of frame and the screen
weight, up to 22 inch of screen can be installed to thesupplied vertically multijoint arm.

Screen Weight

Maximum: 6 kg

Screen Installation
Pitch

VESA Standard: 75 mm x 75 mm or 2.95" x 2.95"
or 100 mm x 100 mm or 3.94" x 3.94"*The machine design and specifications are subject to change without any notice.
*Specifications may vary depending on the job, paper quality, environmental influences, and various
other factors. Please do a test run before starting production.

Line: One positive scoring line at center when the sheet isdivided into two at the 2nd process unit
Finished Size: When the optional scoring unit is installed,
the size is limited as follows.
Scoring

Width
LengthWidth

LengthWith Scoring :Width 100 to 381 mm or 3.94” to 15”
Length 177.8 to 265 mm or 7” to 10.43”
Without Scoring (Min.) :Width 148 mm or 5.83”
Length 105 mm or 4.13”

Sheet Cutter SmartStacker

7MORE ATHORIZON.CO.JP

Horizon International Inc.

Horizon GmbH

1601 Asahi, Shinasahicho, Takashima,Shiga, 520-1501, Japan
Phone : +81-740-25-4570
Fax : +81-740-25-5820
www.horizon.co.jp

Pascalstrasse 2025451 Quickborn / Germany
Phone : +49 4106 8042-0
Fax : +49 4106 8042-199
www.horizon.de240305/CT00183-07