Attachment 1 - Printer Requirements.pdf

This document is a requirements specification (Attachment 1) for a color printer/press system with print server/controller capabilities issued by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). The procurement seeks a comprehensive printing solution that includes both required and optional components for high-volume document production and finishing operations.

The required specifications include a GBC hole punch with spiral and 3-hole capabilities, a booklet processor/finisher with 2-sided trimmer offering binding, booklet making, cutting, slitting, and folding functions, an independent stapler separate from the booklet maker, support for coated and uncoated papers including labels, cardstock, tabs and mixed-stock jobs, duplex printing capability, and imposition software (fiery). Optional components include 4 paper drawers (3 trays minimum 2,000 sheet capacity, 1 tray minimum 500 sheet capacity with at least 2 drawers sized 12x18 capable of handling card stock), a document feeder/scanner, and a 2-tray paper inserter. Critical to the procurement is a guaranteed maintenance requirement mandating on-site service technician response within 24 hours, with the technician capable of obtaining permanent facility access credentials.