Formax AP4 Digital Address Printer
The Formax AP4 inline digital address printer runs up to 26,000 envelopes/hr. Dealer pricing, financing & nationwide service from Mid-State Litho.
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AP4 high-volume in-line digital address printer
The Formax AP4 is an in-line digital address printer for production mail. It runs up to 26,000 #10 envelopes or 34,000 postcards per hour at resolutions up to 600 x 600 DPI.
The print head is a 2 pen plus 4 pen plus 2 pen stitched design with a 4" H x 50" L imaging area, so the address, return address, indicia, and taglines all print in one pass. It runs on an in-line transport deck, stores up to 16GB of jobs, monitors ink level on screen, and takes pieces up to 1/2" thick. That combination is what puts it in busy mailrooms, commercial printers, and lettershops.
Key features
- Up to 26,000 #10 envelopes per hour, or 34,000 postcards per hour
- 2 pen plus 4 pen plus 2 pen stitched print head, with three independent print head banks
- Imaging area up to 4" H x 50" L, enough for address, return, indicia, and taglines in one pass
- Variable print resolution up to 600 x 600 DPI
- Media from 5" x 3" to 50" x 15", up to 12.7mm / 1/2" thick
- Duty cycle rated up to 1,250,000 pieces per month
- Thermal inkjet with 8 high-capacity cartridges and on-screen ink monitoring
- Color touchscreen with adjustable backlight
- Up to 16GB of job storage for repeat work and saved setups
- Built for in-line use with feeders, transport decks, and mailing equipment already on the floor
- Adjustable print head height for media up to 1/2" thick
- USB 3.0 and Ethernet (LAN) connectivity
Applications
- Direct mail addressing on #10 envelopes, flats, and postcards
- Statements, invoices, and transactional mail runs
- In-plant and corporate mailroom production on recurring campaigns
- Fundraising, nonprofit, and membership renewal mailings
- School, university, and municipal communications and notices
- Fulfillment and distribution work addressing thicker pieces up to 1/2"
Specifications
| Print technology | Thermal inkjet, 8 high-capacity cartridges* |
| Addressing speed | Up to 26,000 #10 envelopes/hour; up to 34,000 postcards/hour |
| Print quality | Up to 600 x 600 DPI |
| Imaging area | Up to 4" H x 50" L (102 x 1,270 mm) |
| Material size | Min: 5" L x 3" W (127 x 76 mm) Max: 50" L x 15" W (1,270 x 381 mm) |
| Material thickness | Up to 12.7 mm / 1/2" |
| Duty cycle | Up to 1,250,000 pieces per month |
| Memory | Up to 16GB |
| Print head layout | 2 pen + 4 pen + 2 pen stitched design; three independent print head banks |
| Feeder capacity (optional) | Up to 500 #10 envelopes with AP12 Heavy Duty Friction Feeder |
| Print orientation | Left to right |
| Software / OS | Drivers for Windows 7 and higher |
| PC interface | USB 3.0, Ethernet (LAN) |
| Dimensions (L x D x H) | 34" L x 25" D x 12" H (86 x 64 x 31 cm) |
| Weight | 96 lbs (44 kg) |
| Power | 115VAC, 50/60 Hz |
* Printer ships with 4 AP22 high-capacity ink cartridges. Additional cartridges may be purchased separately.
Options
- AP12 Heavy Duty Friction Feeder, holds up to 500 envelopes
- AP4F stand-alone system, the AP4 with the AP12 feeder
- AP14 tabletop riser stand
- Bulk mailer software for address management and postal preparation
- Thermal inkjet cartridges and spot-color options
What it changes in the mailroom
- Throughput and a 1,250,000 piece monthly duty cycle keep production mail moving.
- Running in-line cuts manual handling and holds registration.
- The 4" x 50" imaging area puts every print element in one pass.
- Touchscreen controls and job storage shorten setup on repeat jobs.
- Sizes from 5" x 3" to 50" x 15" and thicknesses to 1/2" cover most changeovers.
- The AP12 feeder, AP4F configuration, and AP14 stand let the setup grow with the volume.
AP4 vs AP4F: which model fits
The Formax AP4 on this page runs up to 26,000 #10 envelopes per hour as an inline digital address printer, priced at $23,195. The AP4F is the companion model that adds an integrated friction feeder for standalone high-volume feeding, so it suits shops running address jobs off-line rather than in an inline finishing setup.
If you feed envelopes from an existing inline system, the AP4 is the right fit. If you need built-in feeding for standalone runs, ask us to compare the AP4F throughput tier and pricing before you order.
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Frequently asked questions
How fast is the Formax AP4?
The AP4 addresses up to 26,000 #10 envelopes per hour, or up to 34,000 postcards per hour.
What can the AP4 print?
It prints variable-data addresses, barcodes, and graphics inline at up to 600 x 600 DPI, across an imaging area up to 4 inches high by 50 inches long.
What media sizes and thicknesses does the AP4 handle?
Material runs from 5 x 3 inches up to 50 x 15 inches, at thicknesses up to 1/2 inch (12.7 mm).
Does Mid-State Litho install and service the AP4?
Yes. Mid-State Litho provides nationwide service and financing on the Formax AP4.
How is the AP4 different from the AP4F?
The AP4F adds an integrated friction feeder for standalone high-volume feeding. The AP4 on this page is the inline model. Contact us to compare the two throughput tiers.
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On-site setup and operator training included.
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Fast response across the Great Lakes.
Precision machining
Replacement parts fabricated in-house.
Financing
Lease and purchase options available.