Samed Photofast Light Hot Melt Lay flat & Duplex binding machine

Photofast Light – Semi-Automatic Photo Book Gluing Machine

The Photofast Light is a compact, semi-automatic photo book gluing machine designed for photo labs, print businesses, and studios looking to reduce production costs while maintaining consistent, high-quality results.

Using a patented system, the Photofast Light eliminates the need for pre-glued cardboard, allowing you to produce photo book blocks from standard pre-scored prints and boards—delivering significant material savings and greater production flexibility.

Efficient & Cost-Effective Photo Book Production

This semi-automatic photo book maker is simple and intuitive to operate. Photos and cardboard are manually fed into guided channels, then travel via gravity through a precision hot melt gluing system before entering the pressing stage to complete the block.

Its open design allows for quick operator intervention without dismantling parts, helping to minimise downtime and keep production running smoothly.

With a production speed of approximately 3.5 minutes per book, the Photofast Light is ideal for short-run and on-demand photo book manufacturing.

Key Features of the Photofast Light

• Semi-automatic photo book gluing system for efficient production
• No pre-glued cardboard required – reduce consumable costs
• Compact industrial design – only 1.4 m² footprint
• Quick format changeover – under 2 minutes
• Handles photo books with 100+ pages
• Batch production capability for improved workflow
• Reliable hot melt adhesive system (Henkel recommended)
• Operator-friendly interface – no specialist training required

Technical Performance

• Glue consumption: approx. 30g per m²
• Around 5.5 photo books per kg of adhesive
• Finished blocks require light pressure for up to 5 minutes

Ideal For

The Photofast Light is the perfect solution for:

• Photo labs and studios
• Digital print providers
• Short-run photo book production
• Businesses producing 5–6 photo books per day

Why Choose Photofast Light from Encore Machinery?

At Encore Machinery, we supply reliable, production-ready solutions for the print finishing industry. The Photofast Light offers a balance of speed, simplicity, and cost savings, making it an ideal entry-level or supplementary system for photo book production.