Formax AP4 Monochrome Digital Address Printer
✓ Up to 26,000 envelopes/hour
✓ Up to 34,000 postcards/hour
✓ 600 DPI print resolution
✓ 4-inch print area
✓ 2+4+2 print head configuration
✓ Prints on various coated/uncoated stocks
✓ 1/2" material thickness capacity
✓ Color touchscreen interface
✓ 16GB job storage
✓ USB 3.0/LAN connectivity
✓ TrueType font compatibility
✓ Spot color capability
✓ On-screen ink monitoring
✓ Batch/job/lifetime counters
✓ Optional conveyor stacker available
✓ Stand-alone or in-line operation
✓ Compatible with various feeders
- High-speed printing capability: Process up to 26,000 envelopes or 34,000 postcards per hour with variable print resolutions up to 600 DPI
- Industry-leading 4-inch print area with three independent print head banks, offering a maximum print range of 12.75"
- Versatile printing: Accommodates pieces up to 1/2" thick and prints on various coated and uncoated stocks
- User-friendly 4.5" color touchscreen with job preview, speed control, troubleshooting tools, and job cost estimation
- Large job storage capacity of up to 16GB, allowing users to store and recall common print jobs
- On-screen ink monitoring for percentage used and approximate pieces remaining
- Flexible connectivity options with USB 3.0 and LAN
- TrueType font compatibility and spot color capability (blue, red, green, invisible)
- Batch, job, and lifetime counters for efficient tracking and management
- Available as a stand-alone model or combined with the AP12 Heavy-Duty Friction Feeder (AP4F model)
- Compatible with various feeders and existing mailing equipment for seamless integration
- Ideal for commercial printers, quick-print operations, in-plant print shops, and packaging/fulfillment companies
| 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 1,270mm) |
| Material Size | Min: 5” L x 3” W (127 x 76mm) Max: 50” L x 15” W (1,270 x 381mm) |
| Material Thickness | Up to 12.7mm / 1/2” |
| Duty Cycle | Up to 1,250,000 per month |
| Memory | Up to 16GB |
| Print Head Layout | 2-pen + 4-pen + 2-pen stitched design |
| Fonts | All TrueType fonts available on PC |
| Feeder Capacity | Up to 500 #10 envelopes |
| Print Orientation | Left to right |
| Software | Drivers for Windows 7 and higher |
| PC Interface | USB 3.0, Ethernet |
| Dimensions | 34” L x 25” D x 12” H (86 x 64 x 31cm) |
| Weight | 96lbs (44kg) |
| Power | 115VAC 50/60 Hz |
Product Description:
Revolutionize your mailing operations with the Formax AP4 Monochrome Digital Address Printer, a powerhouse designed for high-volume, precision printing. This industrial-grade machine boasts an impressive 4-inch print area and a 2+4+2 head configuration, allowing you to process up to 26,000 envelopes or 34,000 postcards per hour. With variable print resolutions up to 600 DPI, the AP4 delivers crisp, professional results on a wide range of coated and uncoated stocks, ensuring your messages stand out in today's competitive marketplace.
The AP4's intelligent design features positionable transport belts and guides for impeccable print registration, even at top speeds. Its user-friendly 4.5" color touchscreen puts you in full control, offering job storage up to 16GB, on-screen ink monitoring, and the ability to estimate job costs before printing. Whether you're a commercial printer, quick-print operation, or packaging company, the AP4's versatility shines through its compatibility with various feeders and existing mailing equipment. With USB 3.0/LAN connectivity, TrueType font support, and spot color capabilities, this printer seamlessly integrates into your workflow, boosting productivity and elevating the quality of your direct mail campaigns.