Let’s talk about a routine that’s probably all too familiar. Your team nails a big project—a perfect set of architectural plans, a sharp marketing campaign, or detailed engineering schematics. You’re ready to go.
And then… everything stops.
The momentum dies as you package up the files, send them off to a third-party print shop, and start the waiting game. You cross your fingers that the quality is right, the deadline is met, and the invoice doesn’t make you wince. With every job you send out the door, you’re losing time, paying a retail markup, and giving up control over your own work.
What if you could stop that cycle for good? What if you could take back those lost hours, eliminate those recurring costs, and print stunning, durable wide-format documents whenever you want? This isn’t just a nice idea; it’s the smart business case for bringing a KIP 870 production print system into your Albuquerque office.
The Money: Stop Paying Someone Else’s Overhead
Outsourcing wide-format printing feels like a simple line item, but those third-party markups are a constant drain. On every single print, you’re paying for the print shop’s rent, their staff, and their profit margin. The KIP 870 is designed to turn that endless expense into a smart investment.
- Cut Out the Middleman: When you print in-house, your cost-per-print plummets for both color and black & white. You’re no longer paying a premium for every page.
- Lower Operating Costs: The KIP 870 uses massive CMYK toner cartridges (1,000 grams each). This means you can run huge jobs without constantly stopping to replace supplies, which saves both time and money.
- Track Your Savings: How do you know it’s working? The built-in KIP Cost Center software shows you exactly what you’re spending on toner and maintenance. You get a crystal-clear picture of your operational costs and the money you’re no longer spending at the print shop.
The Time: Own Your Schedule, Never Miss a Deadline
In business, time is money. The delays from outsourcing—sending files, waiting for proofs, asking for changes, arranging delivery—can kill a project’s momentum. The KIP 870 puts you back in the driver’s seat.
- Incredible Production Speed: The KIP 870 is a workhorse, printing up to 2,880 square feet per hour in both color and black & white. A huge set of plans that might take a print shop all day can be done and in your team’s hands in under an hour.
- No More Waiting Around: It warms up from a cold start in less than six minutes and is instantly ready from standby. When your team needs to print, the KIP 870 is ready to go. Period.
- Print Continuously with 4 Rolls: This is a game-changer. The KIP 870 can hold four different media rolls at once. Load it up with different sizes or types of paper (up to 6,000 square feet total) and the machine will automatically switch between them. No more wasting time manually swapping rolls to print a mixed set.
The Quality: Get Better Prints That Actually Last
When you outsource, you often settle for “good enough.” The colors might be a little off, and the paper is rarely meant for real-world use. The KIP 870 lets you produce prints that are not only more accurate but also tough enough for the job.
- Stunning Resolution: With 600 x 2,400 dpi resolution, the KIP 870 produces incredibly sharp lines, vibrant graphics, and beautiful photo-quality images. Automatic color calibration ensures the first print of the day looks just as good as the last.
- Waterproof & Fade-Proof: The CMYK dry toner system creates prints that are 100% waterproof and lightfast. That means your plans won’t smudge in the rain on a job site, and your signs won’t fade in the bright Albuquerque sun.
But Do I Need a Pro to Run It? (Spoiler: No.)
You’d think a machine this powerful would need a dedicated operator, but the KIP 870 is surprisingly simple to use. It’s managed through a big 12-inch touchscreen that works just like a tablet. The intuitive software makes it easy for anyone on your team to run even complex jobs right from the screen.
It’s time to stop letting outside vendors control your projects and your budget.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. We’re an engineering firm and print all sorts of sizes. Is swapping rolls a pain? Not at all. The KIP 870 is perfect for this. As a 4-roll printer, you can keep four different media rolls (from 11″ to 36″ wide) loaded at all times. The machine switches between them automatically, so you can print a mixed set of drawings without any downtime.
2. Can it do sharp line drawings and really nice color posters? Yes, it excels at both. The 600 x 2,400 dpi resolution is fantastic for capturing the fine details in technical documents. At the same time, its advanced color system produces the kind of vibrant, high-impact graphics you need for marketing materials and client presentations.
3. Our plans go out to job sites. Will they survive a rainstorm? Absolutely. This is one of the KIP 870’s biggest strengths. The dry toner it uses creates 100% waterproof prints. They are also lightfast, meaning they resist fading from sun exposure. They’re built for real-world use, not just the office.
Take Back Control of Your Printing
Make the strategic decision to bring your wide-format printing in-house. You’ll gain full control over your quality, your timelines, and your budget.
Contact Document Solutions Albuquerque today for a personalized consultation. Let us build the business case for your company and show you exactly how the KIP 870 can save you time and money.
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