Formax ColorMax8 Digital Envelope Printer
Formax ColorMax8 digital envelope printer: up to 8,000/hr, Memjet 1600x1600 dpi, media to 3/8". Authorized dealer with Michigan service and financing.
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Full-Color Digital Envelope & Packaging Printer
The ColorMax8 is a high-speed, full-color digital inkjet printer built for envelopes, packaging, and variable data printing. Powered by Memjet® technology, it delivers brilliant 1600 x 1600 dpi output on media up to 3/8” thick at speeds of up to 8,000 envelopes per hour. Its intuitive 7” color touchscreen, 60 GB of onboard storage, and high-capacity ink system make it a powerful choice for in-plant and production-level mailing environments.
Key Features
🔷 Prints up to 8,000 #10 envelopes per hour
🔷 Memjet print head with 70,400 nozzles and CMYK output
🔷 Full-bleed printing up to 8.77" wide
🔷 Handles media up to 3/8" thick including padded/stuffed envelopes
🔷 7” touchscreen with job preview and 60 GB storage
🔷 Supports variable data and addressing workflows
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Print Resolution | Up to 1600 x 1600 dpi at 6 ips |
| Print Speed | Up to 8,000 envelopes/hour, 3,600 sheets/hour (11") |
| Media Size Range | 3" x 4" to 10.5" x 17" |
| Max Media Thickness | Up to 3/8" (10 mm) |
| Print Area | Up to 8.77" x 40" (full-bleed under 8.6") |
| Ink Tank Capacity | CMY: 250ml each, K: 500ml x2 |
| Job Storage | Up to 60 GB onboard |
| Interface | USB, Ethernet |
| Electrical Requirements | 110-240V, 60Hz, 2A |
| Dimensions | 38" L x 22" W x 22" H (87" L w/ conveyor) |
| Weight | 120 lbs (55 kg) |
| Certifications | UL, CE |
Applications
📄 Full-color envelope printing with variable data
📦 Short-run packaging and cardboard printing
🛍 Custom retail mailers, postcards, and padded envelopes
📚 High-quality print jobs for marketing, mailing, and fulfillment
Available Options
📍 CCS8 ColorMax Command Station (PC + 32” curved monitor)
📍 Output conveyor/stacker
📍 RIP & color match software (cmColor)
📍 Replacement Memjet print heads and high-capacity ink tanks
Benefits
✅ Brilliant color output at industry-leading speed
✅ Supports a wide range of substrates and envelope types
✅ Reduces downtime with top-loading feed and clamshell access
✅ Built-in job management with onboard memory
✅ Ideal for full-bleed marketing pieces and variable data jobs
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Formax ColorMax8?
The Formax ColorMax8 is a Memjet-powered digital color printer that runs up to 8,000 full-color envelopes per hour at 1600 x 1600 dpi.
What media can it print?
It handles envelopes and media up to 3/8" thick, including padded and stuffed envelopes, postcards, and short-run packaging.
What print technology does it use?
A fixed-head Memjet inkjet engine with 70,400 nozzles, printing CMYK at up to 1600 x 1600 dpi.
How fast is it?
Up to 8,000 #10 envelopes per hour, and up to 3,600 sheets per hour on 11" stock.
Does Mid-State Litho sell and service the ColorMax8?
Yes. Mid-State Litho is an authorized Formax dealer providing Michigan-based, factory-trained service across the Great Lakes region, plus financing and leasing.
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