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>>NARRATOR: The Espresso Book Machine at the MSU Libraries prints books - fast!
The MSU Libraries can now print a book on demand with the Espresso Book Machine.
This cutting edge technology prints a book,
binds it and trims it in about five minutes
– while you wait.
>>KYLE: This is the MSU Library's new Espresso Book Machine - the E B M.
It's really three machines in one.
First, there's a Xerox high speed copier to print the inside pages of your book.
Then, there's an Epson color printer,
that uses photo-quality paper to print the book cover.
Finally, there's robotic machinery which takes the pages and cover,
glues them together,
and trims the book to the size you want.
For a two hundred page book, it usually takes about 5 minutes.
>> ERICA: The EBM has a lot of flexibility, too.
A single book can be anywhere between 40 pages and 800 pages.
The trim size can be as small as four and half by five inches,
with the largest being nearly twice as big.
The standard interior is black and white,
but we can do color inserts for an additional charge.
>> CHRISTINA: That's really cool! But what books can I print?
>> ARLENE: On Demand Books has a catalog of millions of titles ready to print.
You can search the catalog from the library website,
and send your print order in to the Espresso Book Machine.
We'll print the book within two days and let you know when it's ready.
>> SUSIE: That's great, but what if I've written my own book?
>> DAO: The Espresso Book Machine can print your book too.
The EBM prints from PDF files: two for each book.
One for the cover, and one for the inside pages.
We've put together a set of tips and instructions for formatting,
so your book will be attractive and easy to read.
>> ERICA: You can use the EBM to print your dissertation...
>> CHRISTINA: Your creative writing...
>> ARLENE: Conference programs...
>> SUSIE: Coursepacks...
>> JEREMY: User manuals for software...
>> KYLE: Anything you'd like to see in print!
If you control the copyright, we can print it on the Espresso Book Machine.
To start your custom printing project, make an appointment today.
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