Relay® 4500 -
Folder Inserter
Folding and inserting made fast and accurate
The Relay 4500 is a high-productivity, mid-volume folder inserter designed for businesses handling large volumes of critical communications. With the ability to process up to 42,500 mail pieces per month at speeds of up to 3,500 items per hour, the Relay 4500 helps you meet tight mailing deadlines with ease.
Equipped with a high-capacity envelope feeder, cascading sheet feeders, and an intuitive touchscreen interface, this inserter ensures seamless operation, fewer reloads, and maximum accuracy. Its barcode scanning capability also adds a critical layer of security, ensuring the right documents reach the right recipients – every time.
Key Features
Security & Software Integration
The Relay 4500’s built-in camera reads barcodes to ensure accurate page collation and secure delivery. Paired with Pitney Bowes document enrichment software, you can automatically add barcodes to your documents – no IT involvement required.
This seamless process lets you:
1. Upload your files
2. Apply barcodes using enrichment software
3. Print the updated documents
4. Let the inserter read and sort automatically
5. Deliver accurate communications to the right recipient
Output Options
- Standard drop stacker (included)
- Optional vertical power stacker: holds up to 500 finished envelopes while preserving print order
Product Highlights
- Designed for businesses processing up to 42,500 mail pieces per month
- Fast processing speeds of up to 3,500 items/hour
- Cascade feeding reduces downtime and manual intervention
- High-capacity envelope feeder holds up to 300 envelopes
- Built-in 2D barcode and OMR scanning ensures document integrity
- Colour touchscreen with 20 programmable jobs
- Optional vertical power stacker maintains print order
Technical Specifications
Specification
System Speed
Detail
Up to 3,500 items/hour
Monthly Capacity
Up to 42,500 mail pieces
Fold Types
C, Z, Half (V), Double
Feeder Configuration
2 sheet feeders, 1 insert feeder, high-capacity envelope feeder
Sheet Tray Capacity
325 sheets per tray (650 total)
Insert Feeder Capacity
300 items
Envelope Capacity
Up to 300 envelopes
Envelope Size Range
88 × 220 mm to 164 × 242 mm
Paper Size Range
178 × 178 mm to 229 × 406 mm
Paper Weight Range
70 – 120 gsm
Display
Colour touchscreen with 20 programmable jobs
Integrity Options
OMR, 2D barcode
Job Accumulation
C/Z: up to 5 sheets, Half fold: 10 sheets, Double: 3 sheets*
Dimensions (Installed)
1067 × 533 × 635 mm
Tabletop Dimensions
991 × 533 × 635 mm
72 kg
Watch the Relay 4500 in Action
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