On Demand Book Service

How much would ODBS cost for Big Grassy?

Here is an estimate with some options! Note, dollars are USD.

Just the hardware (does not include shipping costs and maintenance fees):

1. Printer (range of printer quality; suggested models)
HP 4700 Colour Laser Printer $1599
HP Officejet Pro K8600 $249

2. Laptop (optional)
models range $800-2500
example: Dell Inspiron 1420 $1034

3. Scanner (necessary unless already in BG library)
HP ScanJets for business $300-3000
example: HP Scanjet N6310 $500
n.b. cannot use a photo scanner (too small)

4. Cutter
Powerline Tabletop Cutter 700E $769 (price not avail from Martin Yale website)

5. Binder
n.b. Marta in Systems has been developing an awesome lo-tech binding solution, materials roughly $20. These could be assembled w/shop tools, and some binding skills (very easy) would need to be acquired.
Also, because the BG library already has a binding system (comb spirals), this cost/technology could conceivably be waived. The Fastback site claims their product binds 3.5X faster than punch and bind systems.

Fastback Model 9 tape binding machine $1995
http://www.powis.com/products/bindingmachines/fastback9.php

Additional Costs:
Printer cartridges
Paper of different stock
Internet access

Staff resources:
- manage/develop the online database portal (does not have to be onsite or BG staff)
- execute the bookbinding process, possibly train others
- promote service
- IT personnel to aid troubleshooting