Agfa Anapurna H2500i
Agfa's new addition to the Anapurna range of printers is the H model, which boasts the latest LED technology.
The H2500i is a 2,500mm wide, six-colour plus white UV-LED hybrid printing platform, with extension tables and on board GUI as standard.
Utilising the latest air cooled system, the new power LED lamps are an energy saving solution (16watt/cm2) which is much lower than the conventional medium pressure lamps used on most platforms today. Coupled with ozone reduction and the reduced amount of replacement lights, the device delivers environmental and cost advantages.
The H2500i has the capabilities of printing boards up to 3,200mm long and roll stock 2,500mm wide. Utilising the latest Konica 1024i heads it can fire a fine 12-picolitre dot that enables the device to produce photorealistic images and up to 4 point text onto a wide variety of commonly used and heat sensitive substrates such as coreflute, corrugated stock, foam PVC, ally composite panels and roll materials such as SAV and PVC banner. Ionisation bars and crash sensors are housed around the shuttle, which assists with static and head protection.
Due to less heat being produced bi-directional printing is achieved more often. The user is able to activate the multiple speed options of up to 115m2 per hour. Coupled with continuous print, productivity is increased further. The solution fits comfortably into many market segments like sign shops, digital printers, photo labs and graphic screen printers.
The engine weighs 2,200kg as it is designed to last and operate 24/7. With Agfa's own software Asanti and new LED ink, the overall solution works effortlessly.
Within the current assortment there is also an H2050i hybrid and an H3200i dedicated roll to roll platform. Soon Agfa will launch two further machines that will fit into this range.
Agfa has a direct sales approach to the Oceania market and a nationwide partnership with Starleaton Digital Solutions for multiple options and support throughout Australia and New Zealand.
Specs at a glance:
Print heads: 6 x Konica Minolta KM1024i heads
Nozzles per head: 1,024
Resolution: Up to 720 x 1,440dpi
Max print speed: 8m2/hr (HD) to 115m2/hr (draft)
Media types: Coreflute, corrugated stock, foam PVC, ally composite panels, SAV and PVC banner.
Durst Rho WT 250 HS
Durst has introduced its Durst Active Water Ink Technology along with the first in the range of printers based around the successful Rho P10 series, the Rho WT Series, the Rho WT 250 HS being the first to market (2.5m wide hybrid).
Durst says it pursued this new technology primarily because this is what producers of print and brand owners are demanding.
Its environmental credentials include the new water technology, with an ink consisting of 80% water and no harmful chemistry. The ink also when cured has zero smell, another big consideration in modern markets.
The Rho WT 250 HS has features to conserve power and thus consumes lower power per square metre than other printers in its class.
Durst says Rho WT 250 HS prints have a wider gamut than UV and litho, the ink filmis thin at less than 5 microns. The prints have the possibility for gloss.
As a hybrid machine it can print directly without any activator or primer onto many media, both rigid and flexible. The actual resolution is 1,000dpi, and delivers in excess of 130m2/hr in production.
The other area Durst addressed is automation. On all printers it offers different levels of automation and media handling to minimise operator input and thus maximise profit.
Durst has priced this new range on a par with its UV range for both ink and equipment.
Photoelectronic Services has been the Durst distributor here for over 20 years, with fully trained technicians on the ground locally, along with spares and supplies.
Specs at a glance:
Resolution: 1,000dpi
Ink technology: Durst Active Water technology
Inks: Functional Aqueous inks
Colours: CMYK; optional Lc, Lm
Print speed: 130m2/hr.
EFI VUTEk LX3 Pro
Four-colour printing can now replace eight colours without sacrificing colour gamut. Printing with four colours means using less ink and saving money.
Digital LED printing now leads the way by consuming less and offering more capability to print on a wider variety of new and exotic materials. Digital LED printing also leads the way in customer growth in such lucrative applications as point-of-sale and point-of-purchase by eliminating traditional makeready, reducing unused stock and enabling added value such as variable data printing.
The EFI VUTEk LX3 Pro LED is a 3.2-metre hybrid flatbed/rollfed printer designed to maintain image quality and high production throughput using the combination of EFI’s own colour ink shades of cyan, magenta and yellow pigments along with Fiery XF colour management tools. Colour gamut can now be extended by a further 10% to 15%, giving better Pantone colour matching without giving up other ink channels to alternative ink colours.
The VUTEk LX3 Pro prints on materials up to 5.08cm thick, with eight colours plus white multilayer printing, resolutions of true 600 or 1,000dpi and powerful LED 12pL grayscale technology. Greyscale can now be the primary mode over binary, because it delivers better quality with near 1,000dpi quality at 600dpi speeds, reducing unwanted visual artefacts for better colour.
The VUTEk LX3 Pro will service a wide array of markets such as out-of-home, venues and events, and point-of-purchase signage for applications such as banners, billboards, bus shelters, commercial/industrial graphics, day/night backlits, display graphics and exhibition graphics, as well as fleet/vehicle graphics, floor graphics, indoor signage, long-term outdoor graphics, packaging, point-of-purchase graphics, posters and window clings/graphics.
Specs at a glance:
Print speeds: 318m2/hr (Express mode); 215m2/hr (Production mode)
Resolutions: true 600 or 1,000dpi
Max media thickness: 5.08cm
Max width: 3.2 metres.
Epson SureColor S-Series (Generation 2)
Epson has just released the new SureColor S-Series of printers, which includes three models — the single-head CMYK SC-S40600, the dual-head CMYK SC-S60600, and the dual-head 10-colour SC-S80600.
All three models support sheet based output as well as roll-to-roll production up to 1,626mm (64”) wide with an integrated automatic take-up (ATU). Epson says they are simple to install, easy to load, quick to configure and inexpensive to run.
The low cost SC-S40600 is designed for general signage, décor and label applications. It is suitable for small workshops or studios with a need for flexible ad-hoc production on vinyl, canvas, film and/or paper.
The high performance SC-S60600 provides the same output but is designed for users with a need for volume production. The high colour SC-S80600 has one of the largest colour gamuts in the industry and is designed for premium and specialist work complete with optional white or metallic ink.
This latest generation of printers is suitable for a wide range of applications including durable signage and banners, indoor POS, custom wallpapers, wall and floor decals, short-run self-adhesive labels, vehicle wraps, back-lit and window displays.
Epson’s latest models use minimal power and cost-conscious consumables. They have a simplified operation and are very easy to maintain with a self-cleaning print head. They have been designed for reliability with flexible service and warranty cover up to five years.
The new Epson S-Series printers are fully Green Guard Gold approved and nickel free.
Epson’s channel partners are certified to offer training and service support to end users. Epson hosts internal training courses to ensure users get direct guidance on how to get the most from their Epson SureColor S-Series printers. Epson CoverPlus service packs are available to provide Epson's priority support, repair or replacement program.
Specs at a glance:
Print engine: Self-cleaning DUAL PrecisionCore TFP with VSDT
Print technology: Epson Precision Dot Technology
Media handling: Auto media setting, auto skew correction, auto tension control (Ad-ATC) & auto take-up (ATU)
Max resolution: 1,440 x 1,440dpi
Min drop size: 4.2pl
Iink type: Epson UltraChrome GS3 Eco-Solvent
Colours: Dual CMYK
Loading: 8 x 700ml cartridges
Print speeds: 95.3m2/h (draft) to 6.8m2/h (film production)
Media sizes: 300-1,626mm (64”) wide,
Max thickness: 1mm
Output: Sheet (manual cut) or roll (200mm max diameter).
Fujifilm Acuity 1600 II
The Fujifilm Acuity 1600 II, sold and distributed here by Fuji Xerox Australia, has been upgraded to feature a fast printing mode of 33m2 per hour for rapid job turnaround and lower output costs.
Its primary markets include display graphics, signage, POS, P4P and packaging.
Fujifilm’s ink, printhead and curing systems deliver near-photographic prints on a wide range of flexible and rigid media for both indoor and outdoor roll-to-roll and rigid media (up to 13mm thick), including display graphics, signage, decals, environmental graphics and package prototypes.
Acuity LED prints can also be used with specialist finishing processes to create durable architectural graphics. It offers an eight-colour ink set including CMYK plus light cyan, light magenta, white and clear, along with the ability to print white or varnish together in one pass.
The Acuity LED 1600 II features a new fast printing mode of 33m2 per hour, which is 50% faster than the previous model to address customer demands for faster job turnarounds and lower output cost. It also has a new automatic jetting calibration function based on printhead gap and two new vacuum modes for different media (for thin/low-resilience media). The vacuum mode has improved the printer's media adaptability to expand its applications and reduce media loss.
The white and clear ink heads can be disabled when not in use to reduce maintenance costs (an engineer is required).
The Acuity LED 1600 II is a large-format hybrid printer that’s suitable for offices, studios or workshops. The LED 1600 II features a low energy, long life LED UV lamp curing system, so it produces very little heat to work with heat-sensitive media. They consume far less energy than conventional UV lamps and last up to ten times longer.
Fuji Xerox Australia ensures that all customers receive comprehensive hardware and software training to suit each customer’s unique requirements. FXA has trained engineers nationally to support all customers.
Fuji Xerox Australia can provide finance for a low monthly finance cost tailored to suit each customer’s individual requirements.
Specs at a glance:
Print technology: LED UV inkjet
Max print width: 1,610mm
Max media thickness: 13mm
Max media weight: Rigid – 6kg; Roll – 25kg
Printhead: Fujifilm Dimatix Q-class
Inks: Fujifilm Uvijet LL LED UV curable ink
Colours: Cyan, magenta, yellow, black, light cyan, light magenta, white, clear
Print speeds: 4.2m2/hr (HQ) to 33m2/hr (express).
HP Latex 500
HP says that the recently launched HP Latex 500 series printers enable printers to increase their productivity and deliver new applications and market opportunities.
The HP Latex 560 printer is a 1.64-metre wide printer, running HP’s water-based latex inks in 775ml cartridges. With HP Latex inks, prints are cured inside the printer so they ready for finishing, dispatch and immediate application as soon as they are printed. With prints that are ready for use straight from the printer, and high-quality indoor print speeds of 23m2/hour, the HP Latex 560 enables printers to turn jobs around quickly.
This printer utilises HP’s third generation Latex inks, providing “hard solvent” like scratch resistance on SAV and PVC banner, but with the low environmental impact of water-based inks. With the highest level of Greenguard Gold certification, odourless inks, low VOCs and no hazardous air pollutants, both operators and end customers appreciate the increased environmental appeal of HP Latex.
The new media loading and take-up assembly operates on a pivot mechanism which is also spindleless, reducing manual handling challenges with heavy media rolls up to 55kg. The electronic pinch rollers ensure skew is corrected automatically, and enable roll loads in under a minute.
With unattended printing in mind, the HP Latex 560 has predictive supplies alerts so printers can be confident there is enough ink to print the job. The free HP Latex mobile app allows the printer to alert operators via mobile phone if inks or media are running low – they can even check that the job is printed and the current printer status from anywhere in the world.
Printers can tap into the lucrative custom printed décor market with HP WallArt Suite — a free cloud-based design solution. HP WallArt can be integrated into existing websites, allowing end customers to create wall coverings, posters, canvas and wall decals – even linking into e-commerce solutions for online payments.
For those requiring even greater unattended printing, the HP Latex 570 features all the features of the HP Latex 560, but with the added benefit of three-litre, quick-change ink boxes.
Finance options for the HP Latex 560 are available from around $200 per week, making HP Latex printing even more affordable.
Specs at a glance:
Print heads: 7
Colours: 2 cyan/black, 2 yellow/magenta, 1 light magenta/light cyan, 2 HP Latex Optimiser
Resolution: Up to 1,200 x 1,200dpi
Max print speed: 5m2/hr (high saturation textiles) to 91m2/hr
Ink type: HP Latex
Media types: Banners, self-adhesive vinyls, films, fabrics, papers, wall coverings, canvas, synthetics, mesh, textiles.
KIP 800
KIP’s flagship colour range is the new 800 series, which is ideal for a range of wide format printing tasks that require the highest levels of quality and performance. The system’s workflow provides powerful print control for any production environment from a range of print submission applications, cloud printing, scan and copy, variable data printing, and fully-integrated stacking and folding.
All KIP Wide Format Print Systems are supplied from Konica Minolta, and according to the supplier, the KIP 800 Colour Series produces amazingly vibrant colours, striking graphics, and photographic images that capture subtle tints and hues with unsurpassed colour stability from the first to final print.
All prints and copies generated are fully lightfast, meaning that they will not fade or exhibit colour deterioration from exposure to light over extended periods. The CMYK dry toner system produces waterproof images that are suitable for outdoor applications even in inclement weather.
The KIP 800 Colour Series is designed for technical, graphic, and office document users who have high demand output, and require precise imaging and bold, expressive colour fidelity.
They are suitable for a range of printing tasks from architectural, engineering, and construction documents to maps, posters, signs, and photo enlargements, without sacrificing quality or performance.
Part of the KIP 800 Colour Series, the KIP 860 multi-function colour system, is ideal for environments that require convenient multifunction productivity with space-saving design. Its features and functions are at your fingertips using the intuitive touchscreen navigation that automates copy, scan, and print functions for single touch productivity. It has two-roll paper capacity, standard front stacking, optional rear stacking, System K Print Management Suite, Windows and AutoCAD Drivers, and workflow automation built in.
Specs at a glance:
Functions: Print, copy, scan
Max output size: A0
Print speed: Colour – 4 AO sheets/min; B&W – 4 A0 sheets/min
Print technology: LED Array Electro photography with organic photoconductor (OPC drum)
Configurations: Printer or multi-function system (print/copy/scan)
Warm-up time: Instant from standby, less than 6 minutes from power on
Toner: 4 colours (CMYK), dry toner, print images are UV resistant and waterproof.
Océ Arizona 2200
The new Océ Arizona 2200 series demonstrates the continued refinement of the Arizona series of flatbed printers for higher capacity, mid-volume print producers.
The Océ Arizona 2200 series is built on flatbed architecture and features Océ VarioDot Imaging Technology for near photographic image reproduction, Express production speeds up to 57.6m2 per hour, thick media handling up to 50.8mm, large 2 litre ink tanks to reduce running costs and high definition resolution output up to 1,440dpi.
The Océ Arizona 2200 series is a flatbed, UV-curable ink printing system designed for both rigid and flexible media applications. It will print on odd shaped, heavy, smooth or pre-cut media, produce double-sided prints in perfect register or extend versatility with the roll media option, and print on flexible media up to 2.2 metres wide.
The 2200 series is the fourth generation of mid-volume UV flatbed printers from Océ. It features pneumatic registration pins for quick, repeatable, easy loading of rigid media in perfect register every time and dual origins and independent vacuum systems for simultaneous printing and loading of media (XT models). An Automated Maintenance System is also included for hands-free printhead maintenance.
Canon provides service to the digital display graphics market with over 150 people in the Australian service team.
Printers can also use Canon Finance to help manage the cost of purchasing new equipment, with multiple options for renting or leasing.
Specs at a glance:
Printer type: 6/8 channel piezoelectric inkjet
Print technology: Océ VariaDot imaging
Print heads: two 636-nozzle, variable droplet print heads per channel
Resolution: Up to 1,440dpi
Ink system: Océ IJC255 or Océ IJC257 UV-curable inks packed in quick-change, 3 litre bags
Colours: Black, cyan, magenta, yellow, light cyan, light magenta. White and varnish packed in 1 litre bags.
Print speeds: 11.1m2/hr (HD) to 57.6m2/hr (Express).
Océ ColorWave 700
The Océ ColorWave 700 is an all-in-one large-format colour system for plans, maps and full colour graphics. The system is ideal for commercial printers who want to offer new wide-format services like posters, roll-up banners, modern canvas, wallpaper and more with the new Océ MediaSense technology. It provides a cost-efficient way for commercial printers and retailers to produce short-run point of sale colour specialties more economically with no preparation time or complex finishing.
Like other members of the Océ large format family, this printer works like a tablet due to the Océ ClearConnect multi-touch user interface.
The Océ ColorWave 700 can produce applications from up to six rolls for mixing different media to print a variety of graphics and technical applications like CAD drawings, GIS prints, shop decorations, photo canvas, wallpaper, pull-up banners and many more.
The system can print up to 225 A1 prints per hour, and with a total of six rolls of up to 200 metres per roll, up to 1,200 metres of media capacity is available for unattended printing.
The Océ ColorWave 700 uses Océ TonerPearls to ensure there’s no fine dust, no odour and minimal waste disposal. It can print on recycled and carbon neutral media and has good de-inking properties.
By choosing Canon as a supplier, printers can utilise Canon Finance to help manage the cost of purchasing new equipment. With multiple options for renting or leasing, Canon Finance is a flexible service.
Specs at a glance:
Printer width: 42 inches
Print system: Océ CrystalPoint technology, Dual Memory,
Media capacity: 6 rolls
Toner: Océ ColorWave 700 TonerPearls
Colours: Cyan, magenta, yellow, black
Resolution: True resolution 600 x 600dpi
Print speeds: B&W CAD – 1,800 A1/day (high speed mode); Color CAD – 1,696 A1/day (high speed mode); colour posters – 368m2/day (production – fast)
Media types: Uncoated papers, uncoated Tyvek, self-adhesive papers, self-adhesive coated vinyls, blue back papers, textile types, polypropylene films, polyester films, light blocks films, canvas, soft banner, instant dry photo paper, coated and uncoated non-woven wallpaper (fleece), backlit paper, self-adhesive wallpaper, several natural and synthetic textiles.
Oki ColorPainter M-64s
The Oki (previously Seiko) ColorPainter M-64s is suited to printers looking for a combination of quality, high productivity and low production costs at an affordable capital cost.
The ColorPainter M-64s uses low odour eco-solvent ink. The piezo print heads deliver high density print production for outdoor signage, point of sale posters, banners and real estate signage.
With seven colours, including grey, the ColorPainter M-64s produces a colour gamut that is excellent for skin tones as well as accuracy in matching colours for corporate logos.
At quality setting the ColorPainter M-64s delivers 33m2/hr production, which suits outdoor production. For demanding output, the M-64s delivers 23m2/hr for high quality settings.
DES ensures that Oki printers are set up to deliver the quality and production output that printers expect.
Specs at a glance:
Print head: High freq drop on demand Piezo
No of nozzles: 508 nozzles/head
Max resolution: 900 dpi
Max media width: 1,626mm
Max print width: 1,616mm
Max print speed: 3.5 to 66.5m2/hr
Ink type: Low-odour and eco solvent:SX
No of colours: 6 (C, M, Y, K, Lc, Lm) or 7 (C, M, Y, K, Lc, Lm, Gy)
Media: PVC, banner and other media designed for solvent printers.
Ricoh Pro L4100
The Ricoh Pro Print L4100 series uses Ricoh’s new eco-friendly, durable aqueous resin (AR) latex ink to deliver sharp colour on a wider range of substrates, and features faster drying times and reduced energy consumption.
The new AR latex inks are available in CMYK, plus orange and green for an expanded colour gamut. White ink is also available to enhance printing on transparent or dark substrates.
The inks are suited to a wide range of uses, from posters and point of purchase to window applications and outdoor banners.
Spot colour simulation with six-colour process printing improves the ability to reproduce corporate colours and other special colours, and enables accurate printing of package proofs and other colour critical projects. High black density results in sharper details and richer tones, while improved glossiness creates more dramatic and eye-catching images.
The ability to print white ink as a foundation colour layer on transparent or dark material enhances the natural vividness of colours. With three-layer printing, where white ink is printed between colours, images are visible on both sides of transparent substrates even though the printing is only on one side. This enables more dramatic colour with backlit and other transparent signage.
Ricoh’s AR latex inks dry quickly, enabling operators to quickly move to secondary processes such as laminating and installation. Using cold cure at 60°C, the inks can be used with a variety of lighter weight and heat-sensitive media.
Supported media include film, coated paper, PET, tarpaulin, PVC, polyester cloth, cotton, wallpaper, transparent vinyl and more. In addition to substrate flexibility, cold cure saves money by reducing power consumption.
The new latex inks also offer strong environmental performance and have been awarded the Greenguard Gold certification by UL Environment in recognition of low chemical emissions and improvement in air quality where the inks are used. This signifies that Ricoh AR latex inks are suitable for use in sensitive environments such as educational and medical facilities. The inks also have minimal VOCs and odour, eliminating the need for special ventilation. Ink is delivered in reusable ink cartridges and eco-friendly ink packs.
When combined with Ricoh’s own print heads and jetting technology (which delivers multiple drop sizes as small as four pico-litres), the Ricoh AR latex inks reduce ink consumption.
Print service providers can choose between the Pro L4130, with a maximum media width of 1,371mm, or the Pro L4160, with a media width of up to 1,620mm. Both models can be configured with up to eight cartridges for the ideal ink colour configuration.
Specs at a glance:
Print process: On demand Piezo inkjet system (RICOHGENS two head in line)
Ink type: Latex
Resolution: 900dpi, 1200dpi
Usable ink: CMYK, Or, Gr, W
Ink configurations: 4 colours – CMYK; 6 colours – CMYK, Or, Gr; 6 colours and white – CMYK, Or, GR+W
Media types: Thin coated paper, PET, tarpaulin, weatherproof PVC, window film, polyester, cloth, cotton, duratrans.
Print speeds: 6.6m2/hr (HQ) to 195.9m2/hr (draft).
Roland DG TrueVIS VG Series
The TrueVIS VG series from Roland DG is new from the ground up, says the company.
Available in 64-inch and 54-inch models, the TrueVIS VG series inkjet printers/cutters are designed to produce decals and labels, banners, signs, vehicle graphics and posters.
Four completely new FlexFire print heads fire droplets in three sizes and a wide print swath, delivering images and uniform colours at production speeds while minimising ink usage.
New Greenguard Gold Certified TrueVIS Ink uses eco-solvent technology, delivering a wide colour gamut and improved output, while meeting stricter environmental standards and user demands for lower costs without sacrificing quality. 500ml pouches fit into reusable cartridges and slide into a hidden ink bay for clean usage and less waste.
TrueVIS ink is available in CMYK (x2) for productivity, CMYKLcLmLk for fine details and smooth gradations, and CMYKLcLmLk+White for printing on dark or clear substrates.
The TrueVIS also features Roland DG’s most advanced print/cut technology to date. A new carriage and blade offer increased downforce and accuracy, allowing compatibility with a wider variety of media.
A new Roland DG mobile panel lets users to perform control panel functions of VG printer/cutters with an existing smartphone or tablet using a Bluetooth connection. This feature provides an interface directly on or remotely in range of the printer, and enables the user to receive status updates as well as remotely manage production, test printing, and cleaning functions.
Improved motor and drive systems provide added durability for heavy users, and optional take-up and drying units boost performance during unattended high-volume operation.
VersaWorks Dual RIP software – free with the TrueVIS – features a new core engine for better file processing, including files with transparencies, plus the advanced and ease-of-use capabilities that VersaWorks is known for.
The 64” VG-640 can be financed from as low as $661 per month through Roland Rental, including the bundled VersaWorks Dual RIP program plus a comprehensive three-year extended warranty. Training courses are available across Australia, and all Roland products are backed by a nationwide authorised service agent network.
Specs at a glance:
Print technology: Piezoelectric inkjet
Media width: 210 to 1,625 mm
Ink type: Roland TrueVIS
Colours: CMYK and CMYKLcLmLk
Max resolution: 900dpi.
Screen W3200UVII
Screen’s Truepress Jet W3200UV, made by subsidiary Inca Digital in the UK, is now capable of up to 230m2/hr with the Billboard mode upgrade. Existing 85m2/hr and 150m2/hr models can be upgraded in the field.
Despite this productivity on a true 3.2-metre wide flatbed, the quality for outdoor distance-viewed graphics, tarpaulins, truck curtains etc is still excellent. For critical close-viewed indoor work, the ultra-high resolution modes can be user selected. The 22-pass unidirectional Super Fine Photo mode, which is ideal for critical detail and smooth skin tones, can be used for applications such as cosmetics POP displays. SFP mode also sharply resolves minute text down to 3pt size.
New UV curing settings for matt and silk effects are also productivity boosters as gloss UV curing takes longer.
Screen GP Australia managing director, Peter Scott, said, “The versatility of the machine is further extended with the Roll to Roll option – a full 3.2-metre width addition that looks ‘built into’ the press and has the fastest changeover from flatbed to roll of anything in its class. It sits snugly under the flatbed when not in use. Customers such as Sydney’s Flash Graphics, Melbourne’s Resolution Imaging and Auckland’s Cube are finding the Truepress Jet W3200UV is also a very high-productivity machine, with little downtime needed for maintenance and head cleaning. It’s great for the rush jobs at high-speed and also the critical quality ones at lower speeds.”
Screen now offers two ink choices for the W3200UV. New SI inks can be printed directly onto acrylic, polycarbonate, ACM, corrugated plastics and metal without the need for a primer coat. WJ inks, renowned for their flexibility and wide colour gamut, are the other option and resist cracking, peeling and flaking when media are bent or stressed during finishing. The inkset can be standard CMYK or Lc, Lm and white ink can be added.
Screen targets high-end point-of-purchase and retail display producers with the W3200UV. The 1,000dpi apparent resolution is suited to near-photographic work while delivering speed with quality for distance-viewed jobs.
The W3200UV does not pretend to be a low-budget jobbing hybrid flatbed – it is intended for serious volume users whose customers demand the highest quality, with speed on demand when needed. The build is to a very high engineering standard, using linear drive motors instead of belts, solid chassis and the roll-to-roll option becomes an integrated part of the build and control software once fitted.
Like all Screen equipment, it is supported by a team of factory-trained technicians and also Screen’s TRUST online diagnostic and update system.
The Screen 3200 UV is available through Graphic Art Mart and now Fuji Xerox Australia.
Specs at a glance:
Technology: UV-cured flatbed inkjet
Max width: 3,200mm
Max length: 1,600mm
Max width: 3,200mm
Max length: 1,600mm
Max media thickness: 50mm
Printhead: Piezo on-demand
Max print speed: Billboard – 230m2/hr; HS – 150m2/hr; UV – 85m2/hr
Max resolution: 600dpi (apparent 1,000dpi)
Inks: Screen Truepress
Standard ink set: CMYK
Option: Lc/Lm, white.
SwissQprint Nyala 2
The Nyala 2 is a robust flatbed printer with a 3.2 × 2 metre printing table. Print heads can be configured between 4 and 18 heads, to allow for a wide variety of colour channels and speeds up to 206m2/hr.
Print quality, powered by variable droplet print heads with a 9-picolitre minimum drop size, allows for legible 4 point text.
The Nyala 2 is also available for continuous printing with the 3.2-metre wide roll to roll option. It prints flexible media with a vacuum table and is used intelligently when printing roll media. While feeding, the vacuum briefly releases to give minimal friction and allow the media to be indexed forward. This makes the Nyala 2 able to continuously print full roll-to-roll jobs with minimal supervision.
To boost production, swissQprint Tandem mode increases productivity by up to 71%. The Nyala 2 can alternate between the front and rear halves of the table so the operator stays busy loading and unloading media from the front and rear of the table.
It also offers swissQprint 3D moiré printing. While common lenticular images are printed onto special lenticular media the swissQprint process produces the print as well as the lens. Take a sheet of standard transparent material, RIP the prepared file and choose the lenticular print mode in the user interface of the swissQprint printer. The result is a 3D moiré effect.
swissQprint UV flatbed printers suit a variety of markets, including screen and offset printers, sign and graphics, display companies, industrial printing applications and niche specialty print jobs.
All swissQprint machines are supplied with a complete 12-month onsite warranty package. An extended warranty contract and a service contract are also available.
swissQprint UV flatbed printers have sold over 600 printers. Due to the highly configurable modular system, as a ballpark price the machines range from about $300,000-650,000.
Specs at a glance:
Flatbed size: 3,200 x 2,030mm
Roll width: 3,200mm
Max print speed: 206m2/hr
Colour channels: 4-9
Printheads: max 18
Heads per channel: 1 or 2
Colours: CMYK, Lc, Lm, Lk, white, varnish, primer, orange, green, violet, spot.
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