High-speed folder inserter
DS-180i folder inserter for high-volume mailrooms
Process complex jobs faster, with modular feeding, predictive intelligence and fewer manual touchpoints.
See how the DS-180i can be configured for your mail center.
Why choose the DS-180i?
Four reasons high-volume mail centers choose the DS-180i for complex production mail applications.
More control
Configure output options to fit your mailroom needs.
Higher output
Run up to 4,500 envelopes per hour.
Faster job changes
Switch jobs in minutes with unlimited presets and automated changeovers.
Better accuracy
Track and verify each step of the document insertion process.
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The new standard in productivity
Use modular production inserting to simplify high-volume mail runs and reduce manual steps.
Reduce manual handling across finished mail
Give operators more control while simplifying downstream mail handling.
Enhance your DS-180i mailing workflow
Extend the DS-180i with software and workflow tools that support tracking, preparation, personalization and higher-output mail runs.
AIMS
Monitor and record mail assembly in real time to support closed-loop verification.
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Impress Automate
Add integrity barcodes and improve document preparation before inserting.
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Inspire
Create personalized, compliant communications that flow into print, digital and high-volume inserting workflows.
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Productivity Pack
Add optional productivity enhancements when your mail center needs even more output from the DS-180i.
Speak with an expertSee how the DS-180i stands out
Feature | Other folder inserters | Quadient DS-180i |
|---|---|---|
Wizard-based setup and unlimited job presets | ❌ | ✅ |
Modular scaling up to 17 feeders | ❌ | ✅ |
Full-page barcode reading | ❌ | ✅ |
In-line metering and output sorting | ❌ | ✅ |
Specifications at a glance
Feature | Details |
|---|---|
Accumulation speed | Up to 6,900/hour |
Document feeder capacity | 500 or 1,000 sheets |
Envelope feeder capacity | 800 envelopes |
Sealing fluid capacity | 10 liters |
Touchscreen | 22-inch touchscreen PC control |
Automatic job setup | Standard |
Job memory | Unlimited |
Fold types | Letter, z-fold, single, double parallel, no fold |
Folding capacity | Up to eight sheets |
Maximum insert thickness | 4mm |
Reading | Face-up and face-down document reading |
Reporting | Embedded datalogging/reporting with AIMS on Board |
Options | OMR, BCR, 2D Data Matrix, in-line metering |
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Learn moreFrequently asked questions
The Quadient DS-180i is a production folder inserter built for high-volume mail environments. It processes up to 4,500 envelopes per hour, with an optional Productivity Pack for teams that need even more output.
The Quadient DS-180i is a modular document inserting machine that can support up to 17 feeders, giving mail centers the flexibility to run more complex jobs and scale as production needs grow.
Yes. The DS-180i supports full-page barcode reading, helping the mail inserting machine work with existing applications and process documents accurately across complex mail runs.
Yes. The DS-180i can connect with an in-line mailing system to reduce offline handling. It also supports output sorting and automated insertion management options to help keep production mail moving with greater control.
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