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Formax ColorMax8

Formax ColorMax8

Item Number: CM8

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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 solution 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

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