We offer a creative communication service which continually exceeds our client’s expectations. LITHOGRAPHY, the traditional method of printing is used in the production of a vast range of printed material. At 4 Images, we can ensure all your printing and lithographic requirements are met, using the very best equipment. The highest standards of reproduction are guaranteed, having invested heavily i
n machinery and presses at the forefront of the industry, including the latest computer-to-plate technology (CTP). In an industry where speed and high print quality matters, the Komori Lithrone S29 and Spica presses are designed with a range of automation and labour-saving features. Plate changing is quick, accurate and effortless, maximizing the potential of the CTP system and eliminating the possibility of any difference due to handling. We recognise that in pursuing our operational services we also have a responsibility to protect and nurture the environment. The eco-friendly design and performance is a fundamental element of every Komori press. Alcohol-free printing and minimal energy and materials consumption, make them environmental winners. We can supply your business with all of its printed stationery and promotional printed products, from business cards, letterheads, compliment slips, invoices, single sheet leaflets, postcards, certificates, invitations, presentation folders, catalogues, posters, multi-page booklets, newsletters, books, magazines, brochures and much, much more.
4 Images offers state of the art equipment making us a leader in the Printing Industry. The Litho process begins with our Screen Platerite 4300s CTP system which ensures constant, accurate, high quality plates. At 4 Images we use the latest in 4 Colour Litho processes. We are capable of printing unsurpassed full colour work on any substrate. Auto-balance for different plate sizes
Auto-balance allows you to use different sized plates without making any manual adjustments for correct drum balance. All you do is select the type of plate you want to use, the PlateRite 4300S automatically makes the necessary adjustments to create perfect drum balance for each plate size. The PlateRite 4300S also features separate loading and unloading bays, so that one plate can be readied for loading while another is being exposed. Desktop Publishing (DTP) places the control of typesetting and print production directly in the hands of the designer. At 4 Images, we specialise in:
File Conversion, Hi-resolution drum scanning, Page layout and imposition, Photo retouching and editing, Colour proofing, Large format printing (Poster prints) and other lab services. Despite the advances of technology in other areas, design and print remains one of the most effective methods of marketing and presenting your company. Our experienced graphic designers will articulate your requirements with concise design solutions, providing the best possible market presence for your product, a vital element in today's constantly evolving competitive climate. They will:
- Work with you to create an image, brand or document, enabling your company to reach the top of its designated sector
- Transform your ideas into reality and create a professional and attractive image to gain response and recognition
-Provide valuable input in the creation of your printed material, to save you time and money
Image is everything in today's highly competitive market conditions, and we make sure that your company's image or campaign is a leading performer in these critical areas of your chosen field. We produce nearly every printed item you may require, and if we cannot provide what you need, we will always point you in the right direction! Developing a partnership with 4 Images, means gaining access to a comprehensive solution, unlike anything in the Digital Printing Industry - and we are the leaders! Indigo’s Digital Colour process prints directly from electronic data, completely bypassing the need for plates. When time is the critical factor, the Indigo can provide a high quality finished job, literally on demand. The Indigo Print Machine is not only a low cost solution to short print runs, but real ink printing equals, and in some cases surpasses the use of Litho Printing. HP ElectroInk is the single most recognisable difference between HP Indigo digital printing and all other forms of digital printing. HP ElectroInk produces the “look and feel of offset” that differentiates it from dry toner digital printing - therefore providing the Indigo printing process with it’s excellent reputation as the leading digital print quality standard. The result…
The market for personalised digital print and printing-on-demand is experiencing significant growth and we're delighted to be at the forefront of such exciting developments. With our HP Indigo digital press, combined with cutting edge technologies, we are able to deliver printed material that is highly personalised; whether this is producing a variable data mailshot, that is personalised for each and every recipient, or whether we're delivering a fully personalised manual for the owner’s of luxury new cars, manuals or certificates for students, personalised calendars, or presentations; we are constantly researching and developing new products and services. The result: High quality Digital Colour at the highest speed and the lowest cost per page. 4 Images, have been awarded with a Silver Award by the Printing Federation of South Africa, in the category: Commercial Stationery printed on the Indigo. What could be printed on the Indigo
Menus, Post Cards, Tri-Fold Brochures, Business Cards, Bookmarks, Booklets, Posters, Calendars, Wedding Invitations, Graduation Invitations, Christmas Cards, Labels, Newsletters, Listing Sheets, Artist Illustrations or Photographs. Roland VP 540 V VersaCAMM
Our Roland VP 540 V VersaCAMM offers exceptional quality and is highly versatile for use in an endless range of applications. The printer can print up to 1440x1440dpi depending on you requirements. We can use a wide variety of media, including adhesive-back vinyl, banner, paper, film, tarpaulin, textiles and heat transfer paper for both indoor and durable outdoor displays. The VersaCAMM has a kiss-cut option which can cut vinyl stickers to any size and shape you require. It automatically prints and cuts your designs. Posters on both matt or gloss paper
Canvas (textile material), Vinyl stickers (optional with kiss cut shapes), Dome stickers, Pop-up banners, Banners with eyelids, Sunshade, Vehicle graphics, Floor graphics, Roll-up banners. With our Xerox Docutech 120 and 4112 Digital Printer/Copier we are now able to provide you with a one stop solution to all your high volume, black and white printing requirements. We offer superior image quality as each set is an original print which enhances photos and screens. (Quality depending on your requirements: 600x600, 1200x600, 1200x1200 dpi)
A wide variety of paper types, sizes and weights can be printed on, to enable a professional and high quality finish. Online multi function finishing: collating, multi position stapling, booklet making for saddle stitched booklets and folding, including C-fold, Z-fold, and Bi-folds. Online Scanning: Scan to PDF, TIFF, Multipage TIFF format at 120 images per minute. (Resolution: 300, 400, 600, or 1200dpi) This is ideal for editing hard copy, e-mail or save to CD for archiving. (For editing purposes we can also convert the file to MS-word, JPG, BMP, etc.) Printing and Finishing: In addition to the Indigo full-colour digital printing, we can offer you a combined custom made option for all printing material, including:
Training Manuals with wire binding, Customized training manuals with PVC files, Customized index dividers, Saddle stitched booklets, Presentations, Leaflets, Invoice/delivery/order books, Posters, Forms, Menus, Invitations, Personalised documents, Writing pads,
4 Images, provides various services in addition to printing. These processes are known as ‘finishing’ and include:
Cutting and collating, Scoring, Perforation, Folding and die-cutting, Embossing, Foiling and Virgo (raised) printing, Lamination, UV, spot and machine varnishing, Wire, perfect and saddle stitch binding, Stapling, Hole drilling, Shrink wrapping, Punching
Some of 4 Images client’s include:
Government Departments, Slender Wonder, Various Design Agencies, BMW, Ford, Remax Property Goup, Mercedes-Benz to mention but a few ...
