HOF-400

DIGITAL FINISHING

The perfect feeding solutionfor Digital booklet production.

HOF-400

High Speed Offline Feeder HOF-4002

FLEXIBLE SYSTEM CONFIGURATIONHOF-400 provides flexible system configurations such as cover feeding, sheet insert on, variable page count, bleed trimming and creasing for digital printing.

The HOF-400 finishing system can also be connected with the finishing devices for the offset outputs to process both digital and offset print. Through one efficient system.

FINISHING DEVICE FOR DIGITAL PRINTDigitally printed sheets are fed reliably and with care from the HOF-400 to the saddle-stitching system. A standard mark sensor enables variable sheet count documents to be handled with integrity and verification.

FINISHING DEVICE FOR OFFSET PRINTA VAC series collator can be connected in line, for processing of conventional offset printed work.

HIGH SPEED The HOF-400 can feed at a speed of 25,000 sheets per hour (A3 / 11” x 17”) and 35,000 sheets per hour (A4 SEF/ 8.5” x 11”). This high speed feeding is capable of handling the output of multiple printers.

VARIOUS MODULAR OPTIONSThe HOF-400 is compatible with a wide variety of system configurations such as sheet feeding, cover feeding, accumulating, bleed trimming and center creasing depending on your needs.

FLEXIBLE BOOKLET MAKING SYSTEM SELECTIONThe HOF-400 can be connected to the SPF-200A, SPF-200L, SPF-20A, SPF-20, StitchLiner 5500 or StitchLiner Mark III.

BENEFIT

StitchLiner Mark IIISaddle-stitching System

High Speed Offl ine Feeder HOF-400 3

HOF-400 High-speed Sheet Feeder The HOF-400 feeds digitally printed sheets and transports the sheets to the next process. CF-400 cover feeder is available as an option. Capable of feeding variable sheet count with standard mark reading.

BVS-400 Barcode Verification System Option

The BVS-400 reads a barcode printed on each sheet to verify page order.

AC-400 Accumulator Option

The AC-400 accumulates the sheets from the HOF-400 for higher productivity and auto-reject of errored sets.

CV-400 Conveyor Option

The CV-400 is used to mount the barcode reader for the BVS-400.

CF-400 Cover Feeder Option

The CF-400 merges the cover sheets into the sheets fed from the HOF-400.

IC-HOF400 Image Checking System Option

The IC-HOF400 detects the selected image on the last sheet to be fed and comapre the image.

High Speed Offline Feeder HOF-4004

CONTROL PANEL ■ Both setup and control can be done though the intuitive touch screen. If a problem occurs, an icon and an error code which indicate the error status will be displayed on the touch panel for quick error recovery.

■ 200 jobs can be stored in memory, and the job can be set up quickly. A USB thumb drive is available for importing and exporting the data from memory.

SHEET FEED SECTION ■ The vacuum belt feeding system provides smooth and accurate feeding.

■ The maximum pile height of the sheet feed tray is 620 mm or 24.4”, this high capacity feed tray minimizes loading time for efficient production. Open access to the feeding area enables easy loading of sheets.

■ The mark sensor checks the marks on the first and last sheets for extra security. The standard mark sensor enables you to handle variable sheet count documents with integrity and verification.

■ The HOF-400 is equipped with a high quality feed detection system for reliable processing. If a mis-feeding occurs in the HOF-400, the system stops before stitching.

Ultrasonic Sensor

The ultrasonic sensor detects mis-feeds, double-feeds, and sheet jams. The ultrasonic sensor also has the capability to handle variable data applications and variable thickness applications.

Mark Sensor

The mark sensor checks first and last sheets. The mark sensor is capable of reading from the top or the bottom and the detection position can be adjusted easily.

DETAILS FOR EACH DEVICE.

1 HOF-400 HIGH SPEED OFFLINE FEEDER

■ The CF-400 merges the cover sheets into the sheets fed from the HOF-400.

■ The maximum pile height is 200 mm or 7.8”.

■ The feeding type can be selected from four choices; "Inserting above the sheets fed from the HOF-400 to cover feeding", "bottom cover feeding", ”Inserting” or “sheet feeding only from the CF-400”.

■ Ultrasonic sensor is used for reliable sheet detection.

■ When the StitchLiner5500 is connected, the CF-400 can feed six-page covers.

2 CF-400 COVER FEEDER

■ Detect the selected image on the last sheet to be fed and compare the image.

■ This is an ideal detection system for static count jobs or variable applications with the same top sheet image.

3 IC-HOF400 IMAGE CHECKING SYSTEM

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■ The HIF-400 is the conveyor which connects the HOF-400 and the collator.

■ The HOF-400 can be used to process, pre-collated digital print while the VAC towers can be used for processing offset work.

■ When the SPF-200A/SPF-200L or StitchLiner 5500 / StitchLiner Mark III is used, digital print from the HOF-400 can be merged with the offset print fed from the collator.

* When the StitchLiner 5500 / StitchLiner Mark III is connected, merging sheets from the VAC and HOF is not possible.

8 HIF-400 HYBRID CONVEYOR

■ The BVS-400 reads a barcode printed on a sheet to verify page order. The conveyor CV-400 (for barcode reader mounting) and the PC (for verification) are required.

4 BVS-400 BARCODE VERIFICATION SYSTEM

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■ This conveyor is used to mount a barcode reader for the BVS-400.

■ By-pass conveyor when AC-400 is not connected.

* Production is slower when AC-400 is not used.

* AC-400 is always required when the StitchLiner is connected.

5 CV-400 CONVEYOR

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■ CR-400’s impact creaser avoids cracking on digitally-printed applications and also produces crisp tight folded booklets.

■ Bleed trims top and tail edge for finished three side trimmed booklets.

6 CR-400 BLEED CREASE MODULE

■ The AC-400 accumulates the sheets and transport them to the bookletmaking system.

■ Sheets are regularly overlapped Horizon’s unique accumulation mechanism. This enables high speed and reliable production.

■ Test sheets and errored sheets are delivered to the reject tray.

■ Manual feed table is provided.

7 AC-400 ACCUMULATOR

High Speed Offl ine Feeder HOF-4006

Scoring FoldingFoldingStitchingStitching

CollatingCollating

Top-bottom Trimming

Foreedge Trimming Delivery

HOF SystemBookletmaker Collator

The following flow chart shows the available combination of models.

Start from and choose the models you need.Start from and choose the models you need.Start from and choose the models you need.HOF-400Offline Feeder

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*3*2

CCRCriss-Cross Receiving Tray

BC-20Bypass Conveyor

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*1: HOF-30 cannot be connected.

HIF-400Hybrid Conveyor

SA-40Sub Accumulator

ST-CVHorizontal Conveyor

IFU-200Infeeder Unit

VAC-1000VAC-600HVAC-100VAC-60H

VAC-L600H

Collator

BVS-400Barcode Verification System

CV-400Conveyor

ST-40Bypass Stacker

HOF-400Offline Feeder

FC-200AFore-edge Trimmer

SPF-200AStitcher & Folder

FC-200LFore-edge Trimmer

SPF-200LStitcher & Folder

StitchLiner 5500 / StitchLiner Mark IIISaddle-stitching System

AC-400Accumulator

CR-400Bleed Crease Module

CF-400Cover Feeder

IC-HOF400Image Checking System

*2: Sheets can be stacked on the CCR or the ST-40 only when on VAC feeding mode.*3: CR-400 cannot be connected to the StitchLiner 5500 / StitchLiner Mark III.

TBC-200LTop & Bottom Trimmer

SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

CF-400Cover Feeder

CV-400Conveyor

AC-400Accumulator

HIF-400Hybrid Conveyor

VAC seriesCollator

ST-40Bypass Stacker

StitchLiner 5500 / StitchLiner Mark IIISaddle-stitching System

SHEET FLOW IN HOF-400

SA-40Sub Accumulator

HOF-400High Speed Offl ine Feeder

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HOF-400High Speed Offl ine Feeder

IC-HOF400Image Checking System

CF-400Cover Feeder

CV-400Conveyor

AC-400Accumulator

BVS-400Barcode Verifi cation System

StitchLiner5500 / StitchLiner Mark IIISaddle-stitching System

IC-HOF400Image Checking System

CF-400Cover Feeder

CV-400Conveyor

CV-400Conveyor

BVS-400Barcode Verifi cation System

CR-400Bleed Crease Module

CV-400Conveyor

VAC seriesCollator

IFU-200Infeeder Unit

SPF series / FC seriesBookletmaker

SPF series / FC seriesBookletmaker

AC-400Accumulator

CV-400Conveyor

IC-HOF400Image Checking System

CF-400Cover Feeder

CR-400Bleed Crease Module

HOF-400High Speed Offl ine Feeder

HOF-400High Speed Offl ine Feeder

BVS-400Barcode Verifi cation System

High Speed Offl ine Feeder HOF-4008

SPECIFICATIONS.Machine Dimensions. (Unit: mm or inch)

3,221 or 126.8”

4,067 or 160.2”

3,97

2 or

156

.4”

1,40

9 or

55.

5”

252525222

10.

0 1

0.0

10.

0”””

680 or 26.8”

850

or 3

3.5

850

or 3

3.5

850

or 3

3.5”””

HOF-400

CV-400AC-400

ACF-40

SPF-40

HTS-40

TB-30

HOF-400

CF-400CV-400

AC-400

StitchLiner 5500 / StitchLiner Mark III

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CF-400

CV-400CR-400AC-400HIF-400

30512.0”

Max. depth910 or 35.9”

55321.8”

HOF-400960 or 37.8”

27010.7”

HOF-400+CF-4001,230 or 48.5”

1,294 or 51.0”1,074 or 42.3”CF-400

1,060 or 41.8”

64525.4”

1756.9”

HOF-400Blower Box

84233.2”

SPF-200A: 1,625 or 64.0”SPF-200L: 1,856 or 73.1”

67626.6”

1,01740.0”

81031.9”

VAC-1000(Tower a)

VAC-1000(Tower m)

66426.2”

34213.5”

BlowerBox

SPF-200A/LFC-200A/LTBC-200LSC-200

47018.6”

IFU-200845

33.2”1,34052.8”

BVS-400 Power Box

HOF-400

FC-200A: 665 or 26.2”FC-200L: 735 or 29.0”

SPF-200A / FC-200A: 10,523 or 414.3”SPF-200L / FC-200L: 10,824 or 426.1”

CF-400CV-400

CR-400AC-400

30512.0”

Max. depth910 / 35.9”

55321.8”

HOF-400960 / 37.8”

27010.7”

HOF-400+CF-4001,230 / 48.5”

1,294 / 51.0”1,07442.3”

CF-4001,060 / 41.8”

1756.9”

HOF-400 Blower Box

1,625 / 64.0”665

26.2”670

26.4”

SPF-200AFC-200ASC-20081031.9”

1,05041.4”

6,733 / 265.1”

BVS-400 Power Box

HOF-400

HOF-400

CF-400CV-400

AC-400

CR-400

VAC series

IFU-200HIF-400

SPF series / FC series

HOF-400

CF-400

CV-400

AC-400

CR-400

SPF series / FC series

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SPECIFICATIONS.Machine Dimensions. (Unit: mm or inch)

6,496 or 223.9”

4,067 or 160.2”

3,97

2 or

156

.4”

1,40

9 o

r 55

.5”

252

10.0”

680 or 26.8”

850

or 3

3.5

850

or 3

3.5

850

or 3

3.5”””

ACF-40

SPF-40

HTS-40

TB-30

HOF-400AC-400HIF-400VAC-1000

VAC-600H

VAC-1000

VAC-600HST-40

HOF-400

CF-400

CV-400

AC-400

HIF-400

VAC series

SA-40

ST-40StitchLiner5500 / StitchLiner Mark Ⅲ

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CV-400AC-400ACF-30

SPF-30S

HTS-30S

*70027.6”

1,074 or 42.3”

HIF-400SA-40ST-40

64525.4”

84233.2”

71028.0”

1,06041.8”

86033.9”

*89035.1”

82532.5”

*65525.8”

44017.4”

1,400 or 55.2”

3,930 or 154.8”

6,584 or 259.3”

1,270 or 50.0”

400 or 15.8”

1,06041.8”

2,18085.9”

4,245167.2”

3,240127.6”

ST-40+SA-40 1,558 or 61.4”

VAC-600H(Tower a)

66426.2”

34213.5”

BloweBlowerBoBoBoBoxxxx

TB-30

HOF-400740 or 29.2”

CF-400

30512.0”

55321.8”

HOF-400960 or 37.8”

27010.7”

HOF-400+CF-4001,230 or 48.5”

CF-4001,060 or 41.8”

1756.9”

HOF-400 Blower Box

*Compressor*Compressor

BVS-400Power Box

HOF-400

MODEL HOF-400 CF-400 CR-400 CV-400 AC-400Sheet Size

WidthWidthWidthWidthWidthWidth

LengthLengthLengthLengthLengthLengthLength

Width x Length

Max.356 x 610 mm or 14.0” x 24.0”Min.203 x 203 mm or 8.0” x 8.0”

Max. 356 x 610 mm or 14.0” x 24.0”Min. 148 x 203 mm or 6.0” x 8.0”

Sheet Weight Range

Normal Paper: 52 to 157 gsmCoated Paper: 73 to 157 gsm* When you use thin sheets, you

need to decrease the speed depending on the sheet size.

* The machine can feed thick sheets (157 through 209 gsm), but the feed speed will decrease.

Normal Paper: 64 to 350 gsmCoated Paper: 79 to 350 gsm* When you use thin sheets, you

need to decrease the speed depending on the sheet size.

Normal Paper: 52 to 350 gsmCoated Paper: 73 to 350 gsm

Sheet Pile Height on Feed Tray Max. 620 mm or 24.4” 200 mm or 7.8” - - -

Trim Width - -

Max. 25.4 mm or 1.00” *Min. 3 mm or 0.12”* When the sheet width is 193 mm

or shorter, the trim width also becomes shorter according to the sheet width.

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Finished Sheet Width - - Max. 356 mm or 14.01”

Min. 142 mm or 5.59” - -

Creasing Mechanism - - One set of rubber roller and

punch (positive) - -

Production Speed

Max.A3: 25,000 sheets per hourA4 SEF: 35,000 sheets per hour A4 LEF: 45,000 sheets per hour (When the sheets are processed one by one.)

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When creasing203 x 203 mm or 8.0” x 8.0”: 28,000 sheets per hourA4: 25,000 sheets per hour A3: 17,000 sheets per hour (When the sheets are processed one by one.)

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Max.A3: 25,000 sheets per hour A4 SEF: 35,000 sheets per hour A4 LEF: 45,000 sheets per hour(When the sheets are processed one by one.)

4,000 booklets per hour (Without Creasing, 16-page, A4 size booklet)3,200 booklets per hour (With Creasing, 16-page, A4 size booklet) 5,000 booklets per hour (Without Creasing, 16-page, A5 size booklet)4,000 booklets per hour (With Creasing, 16-page, A5 size booklet)(The production speed is limited depending on the stitcher.)

Voltage/Frequency

3-Phase 200 to 220 V, 50 Hz or 60 Hz3-Phase 380 / 400 / 415 V, 50 Hz or 60 Hz

3-Phase 200 to 220 V, 50 or 60 Hz3-Phase 380 / 400 / 415 V, 50 Hz or 60 Hz(The power is supplied from the HOF-400.)

Single Phase 200 to 240 V, 50 Hz or 60 Hz -

Single Phase 200 V, 50 or 60 HzSingle Phase 208 V, 50 or 60 HzSingle Phase 220 V, 50 or 60 Hz(The power is supplied from the HOF-400.)

Machine Dimensions

HOF-400: W 960 x D 740 (1,050 mm or 41.4” including the blower box) x H 936 mm or W 37.8” x D 29.2” x H 36.9”

Feed Section: W 1,060 x D 640 x H 330 mm or W 41.8” x D 25.2” x H 13.0” W 1,294 x D 852 x H 910 mm

or W 51.0” x D 33.6” x H 35.9”W 175 x D 675 x H 440 mm or W 6.9” x D 26.6” x H 17.4”

W 1,074 x D 655 x H 910 mm or W 42.3” x D 25.8” x H 35.9”

Blower Box: W 553 x D 305 x H 350 mm or W 21.8” x D 12.0” x H 13.8”

Transport Section: W 275 x D 640 x H 910 mm or W 10.9 x D 25.2” x H 35.9”

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