PRINTER
SOURCEBOOK
2011-2012 Comprehensive Specs On:
• More than 130 rollfed printers • 70 flatbed and hybrid printers • Nearly 50 third-party RIPs for wide format
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Finding Output Solutions Welcome to the 2011-2012 Printer Sourcebook, from the editors of The Big Picture magazine. Considering adding a new wide-format printer for your business? Or perhaps you’ve already decided that it’s time to bring some new “iron” to the shop floor and now you’re in the selection phase of the process? In both cases, shops are discovering that the process of finding and deciding upon a printer can be daunting. With more than 200 wide-format printers on the market from 30 companies, getting a handle on which particular model would be best for your particular business is a bit like peering down the never-ending shampoo aisle at your local megamarket: Every choice might look appealing, but you can’t possibly buy them all. So which is the best one for your operation? To help you in your printer quest, we provide you with our 2011-2012 Printer Sourcebook. Here, we’ve assembled comprehensive specs on rollfed and flatbed printers as well as RIPs and provide them in chart form. The Printer Sourcebook comprises three separate sections:
Britney Grimmelsman Associate Editor britney.grimmelsman@stmediagroup.com Laura Mohr Art Director laura.mohr@stmediagroup.com Marty McGhie, Craig Miller, Jared Smith Columnists Linda Volz Production Supervisor linda.volz@stmediagroup.com Lou Arneberg - Midwest US Ben Stauss - Western US, Western Canada, Asia Lisa Zurick - Eastern US, Eastern Canada, Europe Business Development Managers Rick Bachelder, Kathy Boydstun, Terry Corman, Scott Crosby, Brandon Gabriel, Michael Garcia, Kirk Green, Robert Kissel, Craig Miller, Greg Root, Jared Smith, Mark Taylor Editorial Advisory Board
• Rollfed printers: This section, “Roll Call,” charts 130 printers from 23 manufacturers around the marketplace. • Flatbeds and hybrid printers: Titled “Navigating a Flat Landscape,” this section includes specs on 70 flatbed and hybrid printers, for those shops that need more production-oriented or special-use machines. • RIPs: Finally, in “Finding Your Optimal RIP,” we supply you with data on 50 thirdparty sources for RIPs. In the two printer sections, we provide an array of specifications for each machine. The specs – ranging from printhead technology, ink type, and speed to RIP technology, price, year introduced, and much more – will allow you to establish a starting point in your search for the printer that best fits your shop’s needs. Note: This information is excerpted from the June, July, and August 2011 issues of The Big Picture and may not reflect machines or RIPs that were introduced and/or modified since those publication dates. For the very latest news on the newest printers and RIPs, visit bigpicture.net (where you can subscribe to our twice-monthly DigitalEdge newsletter), and each manufacturer’s website. The Editors
The 2011-2012 Printer Sourcebook is published by ST Media Group International, 11262 Cornell Park Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45242. Phone (513) 421-2050. Opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of its publisher or advertisers. Acceptance of advertising does not imply endorsement from the publisher. © ST Media Group International Inc., 2011.
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ROLL CALL In a recent survey at the ISA Expo by the International Sign Association and InfoTrends (see pg 35), nearly 75 percent of print-shop CEOs indicated they would be investing in new equipment in the next 12 months. And a quarter of those planning on an investment said a wide-format printer was at the top of their to-buy list. So where do you start the search? Certainly, it’s important to attend shows like ISA Expo, SGIA Expo, and Graph Expo to get an initial look-see at a piece of equipment. Similarly, visiting a shop that already houses a machine you might have in mind can add some on-the-floor knowledge to your purchasing decision. But in the beginning phase of the equipment-decision process, it’s critical to also get as many facts and figures in front of you as possible. Only then can you truly see the universe of printers, and begin weeding out those that probably do not work for your business – and focusing on those printers that will. Enter The Big Picture’s annual rollfed printer charts. On the pages that follow are specifications and data of more than 130 rollfed printer models. With the information here, you’ll be able to quickly pinpoint some machines of interest and then begin to move onto the next stage of your selection process. Note: Keep in mind that this month’s charts comprise only rollfed printers; we’ll feature flatbed printers in our August issue.
Trends and specs Twenty-three companies responded to our requests for information on their rollfed printers this year, an increase from 2010. Some trends noted in looking over the specs you’ll find on the pages that follow: THE BIG PICTURE PRINTER SOURCEBOOK 2011-2012
Detailed specifications on 130 rollfed printers.
New introductions: Of the 130 printers listed here, 45 were introduced in 2010 or 2011. Or think of it this way: More than a third of all rollfed printers seen here are new introductions into the market, showing that manufacturers continue to listen and respond to print providers’ requests for additional features, improvements, and other changes. UV holding steady: More than 20 rollfed printers utilize UV-curing technologies, which is about the same as last year but more than double the number indicated in 2008. The color of money: Close to half (47%) of all rollfed printers you see here are offering something beyond standard CMYK or CMYKcm inksets. And about 20% of the printers are making white ink available. Both solutions can lead to more profits for print providers. Wider choices: More than a quarter of all the rollfeds are now available in widths of 100 inches or more. Why print small and seam, the argument is, when you can simply go big from the get-go? As you look over this year’s charts, here are the specs you’ll see noted: • Company and website: We’ve listed the manufacturing company rather than the distributor. If a company has an exclusive US distributor, we’ve listed that information in the “Notes” area. • Printer model: We’ve generally combined models if the only difference between them is maximum media width or number of colors offered. • Maximum media width (in inches): Note that this is media width, not image width – typically, image width will be 1 to 2 inches less than media width. Minimum here is 24 inches. • Maximum media thickness: Since more and more roll-
and sheetfed printers can accommodate thicker media, we have added this spec for your convenience. • Media: What kind of media will the printer handle – roll, sheet, rigid? For this month’s charts, we have not included printers that are tagged as hybrids or primarily flatbeds; these will be covered in our August issue. • Printhead technology: Inkjet piezo, inkjet thermal, photo imager/LED/laser, other? • Colors: Which colors does the printer support? We did not include monochrome units. In the case of photo printers, we’ve indicated this with an “n/a.” • Ink types accepted: Aqueous dye? Aqueous pigmented? Solvent? Mild Solvent? UV Curable? Oil-based? Sublimation? Other? • Minimum and maximum true/apparent resolution: What is the minimum true/apparent resolution in dots per inch (dpi)? Some manufacturers have provided just one spec here. • Maximum speed at a specific resolution: What is the printer’s fastest speed (square feet/hr) and resolution (dpi)? Note that some manufacturers provided the speed but not the resolution; some have listed this in pages per minute. • High-quality speed at a specific resolution: What is the speed (square feet/hr) and resolution (dpi) for high-quality printing? Again, some manufacturers provided the speed, but not the resolution. • RIP: What type of raster image processor comes standard with the printer, if any? If not standard, what optional RIPs are available? • Year Intro: What year was this printer introduced? • Price: What’s the selling price of this printer? • Warranty: How long is the warranty period?
• On-site Service Contract: What’s the cost of an on-site service contract? • Training: Is training standard with the purchase of the printer? Is it an option? If the latter, what is the cost? • Notes: Additional information not covered in chart cells.
Seeking a digital version? As you go through the charts, keep in mind that all information was provided by the manufacturers/suppliers. We asked for specs only on currently available printers or printers that would soon be on the market. In addition, we have strived to include only printers that currently have distribution in the US, which represents our core readership base. The majority of our readers tell us they would not typically consider buying a machine that does not have US distribution and/or service. Also note that we have included some badged machines that are based on other companies’ products; typically, these are geared toward specific niche applications or markets. Too, some manufacturers did not provide information on newly released printers; in addition, some manufacturers chose to not include models that seemed to still be on the market and we honored these requests. Prefer your data in digital format? A reminder here about our annual Printer Sourcebook, which combines these charts with our upcoming August-issue flatbed/ hybrid charts and does so in digital PDF format. We’ll publish the Sourcebook in early autumn and post to bigpicture.net (look for announcements on the site as well as via Linked-In (linkedin.com/groups?gid=1823369), Twitter (twitter.com/bigpicturemag), and Facebook (facebook. com/thebigpicturemagazine). www.bigpicture.net
2011 rollfed printers Model
Max. Media Width (in.)
Max. Media Thickness
Media Handled
Printhead Tech
Colors
Ink Types
Jeti 3312/24
126
0.5 in.
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcm
Solvent
300/300
600/ 600
Agfa
Jeti 3324 Aquajet
126
0.3 in.
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcm
Aq Pig
400/800
400/ 800
Agfa
Jeti 3348 Galaxy
126
0.5 in.
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcm
UVCurable
300/300
600/ 1200
Agfa
Jeti 3348 Jetspeed
126
0.5 in.
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYK
UVCurable
300/300
300/ 300
Agfa
Jeti 3348 HSS
128
0.125 in.
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYK
Solvent
300/600
300/ 600
Agfa
Jeti 5024
200
0.5 in.
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcm
Solvent
300/300
600/ 600
Agfa
Jeti 5048 XL
196
0.125 in.
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYK
UVCurable
300/600
300/ 600
Canon USA
imageProGraf iPF605
24
0.8 (roll), 1.5 (sheet) mm
Roll, Sheet
Inkjet Thermal
CMYK + multi K/gray
Aq Dye, Aq Pig
1200
1200/ 2400
Canon USA
imageProGraf iPF610/ iPF710
24/36
0.8 (roll), 1.5 (sheet) mm
Roll, Sheet
Inkjet Thermal
CMYK + multi K/gray
Aq Dye, Aq Pig
1200
1200/ 2400
Canon USA
imagpeProGraf iPF650/ iPF750
24/36
0.8 (roll), 1.5 (sheet) mm
Roll, Sheet
Inkjet Thermal
CMYK + multi K/gray
Aq Dye, Aq Pig
1200
1200/ 2400
Canon USA
imageProGraf iPF655/ iPF755
24/36
0.8 (roll), 1.5 (sheet) mm
Roll, Sheet
Inkjet Thermal
CMYK + multi K/gray
Aq Dye, Aq Pig
1200
1200/ 2400
Canon USA
imageProGraf iPF815
44
0.8 mm
Roll, Sheet
Inkjet Thermal
CMYK + multi K/gray
Aq Dye, Aq Pig
1200
1200/ 2400
Canon USA
imageProGraf iPF825
44
0.8 mm
Roll, Sheet
Inkjet Thermal
CMYK + multi K/gray
Aq Dye, Aq Pig
1200
1200/ 2400
Canon USA
imageProGraf iPF6100
24
0.8 (roll), 1.5 (sheet) mm
Roll, Sheet
Inkjet Thermal
CMYKRGBcmk+ photo cyan + multi K/gray
Aq Pig
1200
1200/ 2400
Canon USA
imageProGraf iPF6300
24
0.8 (roll), 1.5 (cut sheet) mm
Roll, Sheet
Inkjet Thermal
CMYKRGBcmk + photo cyan + multi K/gray
Aq Pig
1200
1200/ 2400
Roll, Sheet
Inkjet Thermal
CMYKRGBcmyk + photo cyan, magenta + multi K/gray
Aq Pig
1200
1200/ 2400
Company
Agfa agfa.com
usa.canon.com
Min. Resolution (dpi)
Max. Resolution (dpi)
Canon USA
imageProGraf iPF6300S
24
0.8 (roll), 1.5 (cut sheet) mm
Canon USA
imageProGraf iPF6350
24
0.8 (roll), 1.5 (sheet) mm
Roll, Sheet
Inkjet Thermal
CMYKRGBcm + photo cyan + multi K/gray
Aq Pig
1200
1200/ 2400
Canon USA
image ProGraf iPF8000S
44
0.8 (roll), 1.5 (sheet) mm
Roll, Sheet
Inkjet Thermal
CMYKRGBcmyk + photo cyan, magenta + multi K/gray
Aq Pig
1200
1200/ 2400
Canon USA
imageProGraf iPF8300
44
0.8 (roll), 1.5 (sheet) mm
Roll, Sheet
Inkjet Thermal
CMYKRGBcmk + photo cyan + multi K/gray
Aq Pig
1200
1200/ 2400
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Max Speed [ft2/hr @ res (dpi)]
High-Quality Speed [ft2/hr @ res (dpi)]
n/a
n/a
650 @ 400
Year Intro’d
Price
Warranty
Onsite Service
Training
Jeti Soft 1
2006
n/a
1 yr
Avail. 2
Incl.
Backlit camera option. 1 Opt. Caldera, Onyx, Wasatch; 2 Avail w/JetiWorx program.
550 @ 400
Jeti Soft
2008
n/a
1 yr
Avail. 1
Incl.
1
862 @ 600
770 @ 800
Jeti Soft 1
2008
n/a
1 yr
Avail. 2
Incl.
2500 @ 300
1750 @ 800
Jeti Soft 1
2008
n/a
1 yr
Avail. 2
Incl.
2500 @ unspecified dpi
n/a
Jeti Soft 1
2011
n/a
1 yr
n/a
Opt.
High Speed Solvent unit. 1 Opt. Caldera, Onyx, Wasatch.
n/a
n/a
Jeti Soft 1
2004
n/a
1 yr
Avail. 2
Incl.
Backlit camera option. 1 Opt. Caldera, Onyx, Wasatch; 2 Avail. w/JetiWorx program.
2946 @ 300
1427 @ 300
Jeti Soft 1
2011
n/a
1 yr
n/a
Opt.
Opt. saddle rollers to accommodate multiple roll printing. 1 Opt. Caldera, Onyx, Wasatch.
609 @ 1200
72 @ 2400
Opt.
2007
$1295
1 yr
n/a
n/a
Incl. PosterArtist Lite, HDI driver for AutoCAD, printer driver, plug-in for Microsoft Office, more.
609/659 @ 1200
72/79 @ 2400
Opt.
2007
$2545/ $3495
1 yr
n/a
n/a
Incl. PosterArtist Lite, HDI driver for AutoCAD, printer driver, plug-in for Microsoft Office, more.
653/779 @1200
73/79 @ 2400
Opt.
2009
$3195/ $4995
1 yr
n/a
n/a
Incl. PosterArtist Lite, printer driver, Photo Front-Access, Printer Driver Extra kit, HDI for AutoCAD, plug-in for Microsoft Office.
653/779 @ 1200
73/79 @ 2400
Opt.
2009
$3195/ $4995
1 yr
n/a
n/a
Incl. PosterArtist Lite, HDI driver for AutoCAD, printer driver, plug-in for Microsoft Office, more.
688 @ 1200
89 @ 1200
Opt.
2010
$5795
1 yr
n/a
n/a
Incl. PosterArtist Lite, HDI driver for AutoCAD, printer driver, plug-in for Microsoft Office, more.
688 @ 1200
89 @ 1200
Opt.
2010
$7495
1 yr
n/a
n/a
Dual-roll printer incl. PosterArtist Lite, HDI driver for AutoCAD, printer driver, plug-in for Microsoft Office, more.
258 @ 1200
45 @ 2400
Opt.
2007
$2895
1 yr
n/a
n/a
Incl. printer driver, plug-in for Photoshop, more.
252 @ 1200
44 @ 2400
Opt.
2010
$3695
1 yr
n/a
n/a
Incl. printer driver, plug-in for Photoshop, more. Uses Lucia EX ink.
593 @ 1200
68 @ 2400
Opt.
2011
$2995
1 yr
n/a
n/a
Incl. PosterArtist Lite, printer driver, print plug-in for Photoshop/DDP/Microsoft Office/Accounting Manager, more.
252 @ 1200
44 @ 2400
Opt.
2010
$3995
1 yr
n/a
n/a
Incl. PosterArtist Lite software, printer driver, plug-in for Photoshop, 80g hard drive, stand, starter roll of paper, more.
350 @ 1200
90 @ 2400
Opt.
2007
$5995
1 yr
n/a
n/a
Incl. printer driver, plug-in for Photoshop, stand, starter roll of paper, more.
297 @ 1200
50 @ 2400
Opt.
2010
$5995
1 yr
n/a
n/a
Incl. printer driver, plug-in for Photoshop, Printer Driver Extra kit, 80g hard drive, more. Lucia EX inks. Canon continues next pg.
RIP
Notes
Avail. w/JetiWorx program.
Opt. Caldera, Onyx, Wasatch; 2 Avail. w/JetiWorx program. 1
Opt. Caldera, Onyx, Wasatch; 2 Avail. w/JetiWorx program. 1
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2011 rollfed printers Max. Media Width (in.)
Max. Media Thickness
Media Handled
Printhead Tech
Colors
Ink Types
44
0.8 (roll), 1.5 (sheet) mm
Roll, Sheet
Inkjet Thermal
CMYKRGBcmyk + photo cyan, magenta + multi K/gray
Aq Pig
1200
1200/ 2400
60
0.8 (roll), 1.5 (sheet) mm
Roll, Sheet
Inkjet Thermal
CMYKRGBcmyk + photo cyan, magenta + multi K/gray
Aq Pig
1200
1200/ 2400
image ProGraf iPF9100
60
0.8 (roll), 1.5 (sheet) mm
Roll, Sheet
Inkjet Thermal
CMYKRGBcmk + photo cyan + multi K/g
Aq Pig
1200
1200/ 2400
X-Press HK512/ RK512
72/120
20 mm
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMKYcmW + spot + varnish
UVCurable
360
1440
Genesys 6400ES
64
1 mm
Roll, Sheet
Inkjet Piezo
CMYK
Aq Dye, Aq Pig, Sublimation
360 x 360
1440 x 1440
Rho 320R
126
2 mm
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmW + spot + varnish
UVCurable
600 x 600/ 1200 x 1200
600 x 600/ 1200 x 1200
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmW + spot
UVCurable
600 x 600/ 1200 x 1200
600 x 600/ 1200 x 1200
CMYKcmk + spot
Aq Dye
600 x 600/ 1200 x 1200
600 x 600/ 1200 x 1200
Company
Model
Canon USA
imageProGraf iPF8300S
Canon USA
image ProGraf iPF9000S
Canon USA
CET cetcolor.com Digital Graphic Systems dgs-usa.com Durst Image Technology durstus.com
Durst Image Technology
Rho 500R
197
2 mm
Min. Resolution (dpi)
Max. Resolution (dpi)
Rhotex 320
126
0.07 in.
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
Vutek TX3250r
126.5
0.125 in.
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmyk
UV-Curable, Mild Solvent, Dye-Sub
540
1080
EFI
Vutek QS3250r
126.5
0.125 in.
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmyk
UVCurable
540
540/1080
EFI
Vutek GS3250r
126.5
0.125 in.
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcm
UVCurable
600
1000
EFI
Vutek GS5000r
198
0.125 in.
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmykW
UVCurable
600
1000/ 2000
Stylus Pro 7700
24
1.5 mm
Roll, Sheet
Inkjet Piezo
CY+ Vivid Magenta, PK/MK
Aq Pig
360 x 360
720 x 1440
Epson
Stylus Pro 7890
24
1.5 mm
Roll, Sheet
Inkjet Piezo
See notes 1
Aq Pig
360 x 360
1440 x 2880
Epson
Stylus Pro 7900
24
1.55 mm
Roll, Sheet
Inkjet Piezo
See notes 1
Aq Pig
360 x 360
1440 x 2880
Epson
Stylus Pro WT7900
24
1.5 mm
Roll, Sheet
Inkjet Piezo
See notes 1
Aq Pig
1440 x 720
1440 x 1440
Durst Image Technology
EFI efi.com
Epson America proimaging.epson.com
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Max Speed [ft2/hr @ res (dpi)]
High-Quality Speed [ft2/hr @ res (dpi)]
684 @ 1200
94 @ 2400
Opt.
2011
343 @ 1200
58 @ 2400
Opt.
343 @ 1200
58 @ 2400
420 @ 360
Warranty
Onsite Service
Training
$4995
1 yr
n/a
n/a
Canon listings begin on previous pg. Incl. printer driver, plug-in for Photoshop, Poster Artist Lite, Printer Driver Extra kit, stand, starter paper, more.
2007
$15,995
1 yr
n/a
n/a
Incl. printer driver, plug-in for Photoshop, Printer Driver Extra kit, stand, starter roll of paper, more.
Opt.
2007
$15,995
1 yr
n/a
n/a
Incl. printer driver, plug-in for Photoshop, Printer Driver Extra kit, stand, starter roll of paper, more.
80 @ 1440
Opt. 1
2008
$49,995/ $75,000
90 days
$7500
Opt.
1
Caldera, Onyx, SAi.
185 @ 360
89 @ 720
Wasatch 6.8 Genesys vers 1
2011
$12,995
I yr
$2500
Opt. 2
1
Opt. Onyx, SAi PhotoPrint; 2 $2000.
1440 @ 600
710 @ 600
Caldera GrandRIP+
2008
n/a
6 mo 1
n/a
Incl.
Durst Quadro Array 30 printheads; high-productivity media option prints two 63-in rolls simul.; media-tracking system for 2-sided printing. 1 12 mos on printheads.
4300 @ 600
1850 @ 600
Caldera GrandRIP+
2009
n/a
6 mo 1
n/a
Incl.
Durst Quadro Array 30D printheads; can print 3 63-in. rolls simul in std operation. 1 12 mos on printheads.
775 @ 600
645 @ 600
Caldera GrandRIP+
2010
n/a
6 mo
n/a
Incl.
Large-format soft-signage printer uses water-based dye inks and on-board hot-air dryers. Quadro Array 30D AQ printheads. 1 12 mos on printheads.
1000 @ 540
285 @ 1080
EFI Fiery XF
2011
n/a
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
On-board heater/dryer.
1850 @ 540
450 @ 540
EFI Fiery XF
2009
n/a
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
On-board heater/dryer.
2400 @ 600
1200 @ 1000
EFI Fiery XF
2011
n/a
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
On-board heater/dryer.
3100 @ 600
1033 @ 600
EFI Fiery XF
2009
n/a
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
On-board heater/dryer.
619 @ 360
107 @ 1440 x 720
n/a
2010
$2995
90 days 1
See notes 2
Opt.
80 @ 1400
25 @ 2880 x 1440
Opt. 2
2010
$2995
1 yr 3
$725$1305
Opt.
n/a
n/a
EFI Colorproof XF 4.0 2
2008
$3995$7995
1 yr
$775$1375
Opt.
RIP
Year Intro’d
Price
1
Notes
1 2
12 mos printhead warranty by Ricoh; 1-, 2-yr warranty add’l from Ricoh.
CYck + Vivid Magenta and Vivid Light Magenta, light light black + PK/MK; 2 EFI eXpress for Epson; 3 2-yr Epson Preferred Plan avail. 1
CYOGck + Vivid Magenta, Vivid Light Magenta, light light black + PK/MK; 2 Printer bundle only. 1
CYOGckW + Vivid Magenta, Vivid Light magenta; 2 23 min for 24 x 20 proof (1440 x 720); 3 27:16 min for 24 x 20 proof (1440 x 1440); 4 Opt “Plus” plans avail; 5 For 1 add’l yr; $1595 2 add’l years. Epson continues next pg. 1
See notes 2
See notes 3
Opt.
2009
$8495
1 yr 4
$895 5
Opt.
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2011 rollfed printers Company
Model
Max. Media Width (in.)
Max. Media Thickness
Media Handled
Printhead Tech
Colors
Ink Types
Epson
Stylus Pro 7900CTP
24
1.5 mm
Roll, Sheet
Inkjet Piezo
See notes 1
Aq Pig
360 x 360
1440 x 2880
Epson
Stylus Pro 9700
44
1.5 mm
Roll, Sheet
Inkjet Piezo
CY + Vivid Magneta, PK/MK
Aq Pig
360 x 360
1440 x 720
Epson
Stylus Pro 9890
44
1.5 mm
Roll, Sheet
Inkjet Piezo
See notes 1
Aq Pig
360 x 360
1440 x 2880
Epson
Stylus Pro 9900
44
1.5 mm
Roll, Sheet
Inkjet Piezo
See notes 1
Aq Pig
360 x 360
1440 x 2880
Epson
Stylus Pro 11880
64
1.5 mm
Roll, Sheet
Inkjet Piezo
See notes 1
Aq Pig
360 x 360
1440 x 2880
Epson
Stylus Pro GS6000
64
1.3 mm
Roll, Sheet
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKOGcm
Solvent
360 x 720
1440 x 1440
Uvistar 3532
150
1 in.
Roll 1
Inkjet Piezo
CMYK
UVCurable
300 x 300
600 x 600
Uvistar 5032
209
1 in.
Roll 1
Inkjet Piezo
CMYK
UVCurable
300 x 300
600 x 600
GO Rio 44/54
44/54
0.125 in.
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYK
Dye Sub
360
720/ 2880
Graphics One
GO EcoMax 24/44
24/44
0.125 in.
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYK
Other 1
360
720/ 2880
Graphics One
GO Salsa 64
64
0.125 in.
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYK
Dye Sub
360
720/ 2880
Designjet 111
24
0.4 mm
Roll, Sheet
Inkjet Thermal
CMYK
Aq Dye, Aq Pig
n/a
600 x 1200
Hewlett-Packard
Designjet 130/130r
24/42
0.4 mm
Sheet 1
Inkjet Thermal
CMYKcm
Aq Dye
n/a
1200 x 2400
Hewlett-Packard
Designjet 510
24/42
0.4 mm
Roll, Sheet
Inkjet Thermal
CMYK
Aq Dye, Aq Pig
n/a
1200 x 2400
Hewlett-Packard
Designjet T790 ePrinter
24
0.8 mm
Roll, Sheet
Inkjet Thermal
CMYK + multi K/gray
Aq Dye, Aq Pig
n/a
1200 x 2400
Hewlett-Packard
Designjet T1300 ePrinter
44
0.8 mm
Roll, Sheet
Inkjet Thermal
CMYK + photo K, multi K/gray
Aq Dye, Aq Pig
n/a
1200 x 2400
Hewlett-Packard
Designjet T7100
42
0.4 mm
Roll, Sheet
Inkjet Thermal
CMYK + multi K/gray
Aq Dye, Aq Pig
n/a
1200 x 2400
Hewlett-Packard
Designjet Z2100
24
0.8 mm
Roll, Sheet
Inkjet Thermal
CMYKcm+ photo K, multi K/gray
Aq Pig 1
n/a
1200 x 2400
Fujifilm North America fujifilm.com
Fujifilm North America
Graphics One graphicsone.com
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Max. Resolution (dpi)
Max Speed [ft2/hr @ res (dpi)]
High-Quality Speed [ft2/hr @ res (dpi)]
66 @ 1440
25 @ 1440 x 2880
EFI eXpress CTP
2010
619 @ 360
107 @ 1440 x 720
n/a
80 @ 1400
25 @ 1440 x 2880
n/a
Warranty
Onsite Service
$9995
1 yr
$865$1565
Opt.
Epson listings begin on previous pg. Designed as plate printer; incl. plate-curing unit, 10 sample plates, more. 1 CYOGck + Vivid Magenta and Vivid Light Magenta + light light black, PK/MK.
2010
$4995
90 days 1
See notes 2
Opt.
Incl. printer stand, starter ink, more; opt auto takeup reel avail. 1 Printer (12 mos on printheads); 2 1-2 yr add’l warranties avail from Ricoh.
EFI eXpress for Epson
2010
$4995
1 yr
$725$1305
Opt.
n/a
EFI Colorproof XF 4.0 2
2008
$5995$9995
1 yr
$775$1375
Opt.
n/a
n/a
n/a
2007
$9995
1 yr
$1495$2695
Opt.
340 @ 360 x 720 (2 pass)
32 @ 1440 (16 pass)
ColorBurst Pro Production
2008
$24,995
1 yr
n/a
Opt.
Features UltraChrome GS solvent-based, virtually odorless inks (no Nickel compounds).
560 @ 600
ColorGate Production Server Fujifilm Ed.
n/a
n/a
1 yr
Incl.
Incl.
Multi-roll capability (3 rolls up to 65-in. wide simul). 1 Flatbed table opt.
3800 @ 300
710 @ 600
ColorGate Production Server 5.4 Fujifilm Ed.
n/a
n/a
1 yr
Incl.
Incl.
Multi-roll capability (3 rolls up to 65-in. wide simul). 1 Flatbed table opt.
400 @ unspecified dpi
180 @ unspecified dpi
Wasatch SoftRIP
2010
$7995/ $11,995
n/a
$1000
Opt. 1
Incl. take-up system, RIP, ink. On-board heater/dryer. 1 $950.
100 @ unspecified dpi
50 @ unspecified dpi
Wasatch SoftRIP for EcoMax
2010
$7995/ $9995
n/a
$1000
Opt. 2
Incl. RIP and ink. On-board heater/dryer. 1 Water-based resin Sepiax inks; 2 $950.
400 @ unspecified dpi
180 @ unspecified dpi
Wasatch SoftRIP
2010
$19,995
n/a
$2000
Opt. 1
Incl. takeup system, RIP, ink. Onboard heater/dryer. 1 $950.
90 sec/pg @ unspecified dpi
21.5 min/pg @ 600 x 1200
n/a
2010
$895
1 yr
n/a
Opt.
Incl. introductory ink cartridges, more.
1.3 min/pg
n/a
Adobe PostScript 3 2
2004
$1190/ $1381
1 yr
n/a
Opt.
Incl. ink cartridges, input/output tray, media samples, more. 1 Roll opt.; 2 via software RIP.
9.5 min/pg
n/a
EFI Designer Edition 5.1
2008
$1895/ $2895
1 yr
n/a
Opt.
42-in. model incl. printer stand, media bin.
549 @ unspecified dpi
n/a
n/a
2011
$2500/ $4300
1 yr
n/a
Opt.
Incl. printer stand, introductory ink cartridges, more.
549 @ unspecified dpi
n/a
n/a
2011
$6190
1 yr
n/a
Opt.
Incl. printer stand, spindle, more.
165 A1/D prints/hr
n/a
n/a
2010
$10,995
1 yr
n/a
Opt.
Incl. printer stand, spindle, more.
150 @ unspecified dpi
n/a
Opt. 2
2006
$2895
1 yr
n/a
Opt.
Incl. spindle, media roll, stand, rear tray, more. 1 HP Vivera pigment inks; 2 Adobe Postscript, HP-GL2/RTL. HP continues next pg.
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RIP
Year Intro’d
Price
Training
Notes
CYck + Vivid Magenta, Vivid Light Magenta, light light black, PK/MK. 1
CYOGck + Vivid Magenta, Vivid Light Magenta, light light black, PK/MK; 2 Printer bundle only. 1
CYck + Vivid Magenta, Vivid Light Magenta, light light black, PK, MK. 1
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Model
Max. Media Width (in.)
Max. Media Thickness
Media Handled
Printhead Tech
Colors
Hewlett-Packard
Designjet Z3200
24/44
0.8 mm
Roll, Sheet
Inkjet Thermal
See notes
Hewlett-Packard
Designjet Z5200
44
0.6 mm
Roll, Sheet
Inkjet Thermal
Hewlett-Packard
Designjet Z6200
42/60
0.6 mm
Roll
Hewlett-Packard
Designjet L25500
42/60
0.5 mm
Hewlett-Packard
Scitex LX600
104
Hewlett-Packard
Scitex LX820
Hewlett-Packard
Ink Types
Min. Resolution (dpi)
Max. Resolution (dpi)
Aq Pig 2
n/a
1200 x 2400
CMYKcm + photo K, multi K/gray
Aq Pig 1
n/a
1200 x 2400
Inkjet Thermal
See notes 1
Aq Pig 2
n/a
1200 x 2400
Roll
Inkjet Thermal
CMYKcm + multi K/gray
Latex
n/a
1200 x 1200
0.8 mm
Roll
Inkjet Thermal
CMYKcmW
Latex
n/a
1200 x 1200
126
0.03 in.
Roll
Inkjet Thermal
CMYKcmW
Latex
n/a
1200 x 1200
Scitex LX850
126
0.03 in.
Roll
Inkjet Thermal
CMYKcmW
Latex
n/a
1200 x 1200
Hewlett-Packard
Scitex XP2300
126
n/a
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYK
UV-Curable
n/a
360 x 360
Hewlett-Packard
Scitex XP2750
126
2.5 in.1
Roll 2
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmyk
UV-Curable
n/a
635 x 800 / 1270 x 1600
Hewlett-Packard
Scitex XP5100
199
n/a
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmyk
UV-Curable
n/a
360 x 360 / 720 x 720
Hewlett-Packard
Scitex XP5300
199
n/a
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYK
UV-Curable
n/a
360 x 360
Hewlett-Packard
Scitex TJ8600
126 in.
0.03 in.
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmW
UV-Curable
n/a
1200 x 1200
KIP Color 80
36
n/a
Roll, Sheet
Toner
CMYK
Dry Toner
600
600
Barak5 iQ
209
1 in.
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYK
UVCurable
150/ 150
600/ 600
CJV3060/100
24/40
0.25 in.
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmW
Aq Dye, Solvent, Mild Solvent, Sub
540
1440
Mimaki
CJV30130/160
52/62
0.25 in.
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmW
Aq Dye, Solvent, Mild Solvent, Sub
1440/ 1440
n/a
Mimaki
JV33130/160/260
54/ 64/98
0.25 in.
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmW
Aq Dye, Solvent, Mild Solvent, Sub
1440
n/a
Mimaki
JV34-260
106
0.04 in.
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmW +varnish
Solvent, Sublimation
540
1440
Mimaki
JV5-130/160
54/64
0.25 in.
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmW
Aq Dye, Solvent, Mild Solvent, Sub
1440/ 1440
n/a
Mimaki
JV5-320S/ 320DS
128
0.25 in.
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmW +multi gray
Aq Dye/Pig, Solvent, Mild Solvent, Sub
1440
n/a
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High-Quality Speed [ft2/hr @ res (dpi)]
RIP
Year Intro’d
Price
Warranty
Onsite Service
Training
Notes
2008
$3395$6155
1 yr
n/a
Opt.
HP listings begin on previous pg. Incl. stand, introductory ink cartridges, spindle, media roll, rear tray, more. 1 CMYKBGcm+multi k/gray, chromatic red, gloss enhancer; 2 HP Vivera pigment inks.
Adobe Postscript 3
2010
$5495
1 yr
n/a
Opt.
Incl. stand, introductory ink cartridges, sample media roll, stand, spindle, more. 1 HP Vivera pigment inks.
n/a
Adobe Postscript 3
2010
$8995$15,995
1 yr
n/a
Opt.
Incl. stand, ink cartridges, maintenance cartridge, media roll, more. 1 CMYKcm + Photo K, multi K/gray, chromatic red; 2 HP Vivid Photo inks.
246 @ unspecified dpi
n/a
Various
2009
$19,000/ $24,000
1 yr
n/a
Opt.
Incl. cleaning cartridge/container, ink funnel, printer stand, take-up reel, more.
1691 @ unspecified dpi
n/a
Opt. 1
2010
n/a
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
HP LX600 Scitex printheads, 19-in. LCD monitor, HP webcam. 1 Opt. HP Scitex Caldera, HP Scitex Onyx RIP.
1905 @ unspecified dpi
n/a
Opt. 1
2011
n/a
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
HP LX610 printheads, HP webcam. 1 HP Scitex Caldera, HP Scitex Onyx RIP.
1905 @ unspecified dpi
n/a
Opt. 1
2011
n/a
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
HP LX610 printheads, HP webcam. 1 HP Scitex Caldera, HP Scitex Onyx RIP.
2508 @ unspecified dpi
n/a
See notes 1
2008
n/a
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
1
1200 @ unspecified dpi
n/a
See notes 3
2009
n/a
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
With opt. flatbed module; 2 Rigid, w/opt. flatbed module; 3 Caldera GrandRIP+/Onyx ProductionHouse.
1600 @ unspecified dpi
n/a
See notes 1
n/a
n/a
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
1
Caldera GrandRIP+/Onyx ProductionHouse.
3230 @ unspecified dpi
n/a
See notes 1
2008
n/a
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
1
Caldera GrandRIP+/Onyx ProductionHouse.
1905 @ unspecified dpi
n/a
Yes 1
2011
n/a
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
2160 @ 600
2160 @ 600
KIP Color RIP
2008
$109,985
90 days
$300
Incl.
KIP IPS controller/cabinet, Auto Print Stacker, KIP 7.0 Software Suite.
3800 @ 300
1220 @ 600
Caldera
2011
n/a
1 yr
Yes
Incl.
On-board heater/dryer.
185 @ 540 x 720
95.7 @ 720 x 1440
n/a
n/a
$12,995/ $13,995
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
Printer-cutter, on-board heater/dryer.
185 @ 540
133 @ 540 x 1080
RasterLink Pro IV 1
2009
$22,995/ $24,995
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
Printer-cutter; on-board heater/dryer. 1 3rd-party RIPs opt.
185 @ 540
133 @ 540 x 1080
RasterLink Pro IV 1
2007/ 2007/ 2009
$17,995/ $19,995/ $49,995
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
On-board heater/dryer. 1 3rd-party RIPs opt.
333 @ 540 x 720
146 @ 720 x 1440
RasterLink Pro V
2011
$59,995
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
On-board heater/dryer.
600/600 @ 540
430/430 @ 540 x 1080
RasterLink Pro IV 1
2006/ 2006
$39,995/ $47,095
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
On-board heater/dryer. 1 3rd-party RIPs opt.
850 @ 540
660 @ 540 x 1080
RasterLink Pro IV 1
2007/ 2010
$119,995
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
On-board heater/dryer. DS is dye-sub version. 1 3rd-party RIPs opt. Mimaki continues next pg.
n/a
Adobe Postscript 3
445 @ unspecified dpi
n/a
1383 @ unspecified dpi
183 @ unspecified dpi
Caldera GrandRIP+/Onyx ProductionHouse.
1
Caldera GrandRIP+ v8 / Onyx ProductionHouse X10. 1
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Model
Max. Media Width (in.)
Max. Media Thickness
Media Handled
Printhead Tech
Colors
Ink Types
Mimaki
TX-4001800D
73
0.25 in.
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYK
Sublimation
300 x 300
600 x 600
ValueJet 1324
54
2 mm
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYK
Mild Solvent 1
360 x 720
1440 x 1440
Mutoh America
ValueJet 1618A
64
2.5 mm
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYK+CMYK
Mild Solvent 1
360 x 720
1440 x 1440
Mutoh America
ValueJet 1624
64
2.5 mm
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYK
Mild Solvent 1
360 x 720
1440 x 1440
Mutoh America
ValueJet 1628TD Textile Printer
64
4 mm
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKRGBOV cmyk
Aq Dye
360 x 360
720 x 720
Mutoh America
ValueJet 2606
102
2 mm
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcm
Mild Solvent 1
540 x 720
1440 x 1440
Mutoh America
ValueJet 2628TD
104
4 mm
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKRGBOV cmyk
Aq Dye
360 x 360
720 x 720
CS2224
24
0.8 in.
Roll, Sheet
Inkjet Thermal
CMYK
Aq Dye, Aq Pig
1200 x 1200
1200 x 2400
ColorWave 600
42
0.01 in.
Roll
Toner 1
CMYK
Toner
300 x 450
600 x 600
Virtu RR50
197
n/a
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcm
UVCurable
300 x 600
1200 x 1200
VersaCamm SP-300i/540i
30/54
1 mm
Roll, Sheet
Inkjet Piezo
CMYK
Mild Solvent
360 x 720
720 x 1440
Roland DGA
VersaArt RS540/640
54/64
1 mm
Roll, Sheet
Inkjet Piezo
CMYK
Mild Solvent
360 x 540
720 x 1440
Roland DGA
VersaCamm VS 300/420/540
30/ 41/52
1 mm
Roll, Sheet
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmW +Silv Mt
Mild Solvent
360 x 720
720 x 1440
Roland DGA
VersaCamm VS-640
64
1 mm
Roll, Sheet
Inkjet Piezo
4/6/8 1
Mild Solvent
360 x 720
720 x 1440
Roland DGA
SolJet Pro III XJ540/640/740
54/ 64/74
1 mm
Roll, Sheet
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcm
Mild Solvent
360 x 360
1440 x 1440
Roland DGA
2008 SolJet Pro III XC-540
54
1 mm
Roll, Sheet
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcm
Mild Solvent
360 x 360
1440 x 1440
Roland DGA
SolJet Pro III XC-540 MT
54
1 mm
Roll, Sheet
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKW +Mt
Mild Solvent
360 x 360
1440 x 1440
Roland DGA
Hi-Fi Express FP-740
74
40 mm
Roll, Sheet
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcm
Sublimation
270 x 360
720 x 720
Mutoh America mutoh.com
Océ North America oceusa.com
Océ North America
Polytype polytypeamerica.com
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Max. Resolution (dpi)
Max Speed [ft2/hr @ res (dpi)]
High-Quality Speed [ft2/hr @ res (dpi)]
1068 @ 300
327 @ 600
RasterLink Pro V TA
2010
300 @ 360 x 720
63 @ 720
Opt.
480 @ 360 x 720
73 @ 720 x 1440
313 @ 360 x 720
Warranty
Onsite Service
Training
$94,995
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
Mimaki listings begin on previous pg. Direct printing and transfer paper requires thermal pressing; ink supplied in 2L bulk containers.
2011
$18,495
2 yr
n/a
n/a
On-board heater/dryer. Incl. automatic sheet-off function, i2 Intelligent Interweave Printing Technique. 1 Eco-Ultra Solvent inks.
Onyx
2009
$22,995
1 yr
n/a
n/a
On-board heater/dryer. Incl. i2 Intelligent Interweaving Printing Technology. 1 Eco-Ultra Solvent inks.
72 @ 720
SAi
2011
$22,995
2 yr
n/a
n/a
On board heater dryer. Incl. automatic sheet-off function, i2 Inteligent Interweave Printing. 1 Eco-Ultra Solvent inks.
447 @ 360
79 @ 720
Opt.
2010
$29,995
1 yr
n/a
n/a
Incl. i2 Intelligent Interweaving Printing Technology.
185 @ 720
85 @ 720
Onyx
2006
$47,495
1 yr
n/a
n/a
On-board heater/dryer. Incl. i2 Intelligent Interweaving Printing Technology. 1 Eco-Ultra Solvent inks.
447 @ 360
79 @ 720
Opt.
2010
$49,995
1 yr
n/a
n/a
Incl. i2 Intelligent Interweaving Printing Technology.
655 @ 1200
79 @ 2400
Onyx CADPro v7 1
2008
$2645
90 days
$660/yr
Incl.
4-picoliter drop size, one-touch printing. 1 Opt. Onyx GraphicsPro.
1233 @ 300 x 450
215 @ 600
Océ Power M Plus 2
2008
$43,990
90 days
n/a
$1800
Two media roll capacity; add’l opt. media drawers can accommodate up to 6 rolls total. 1 Océ CrystalPoint technology w/TonerPearls solid color toner; 2 Opt. Onyx ProductionHouse X10 or PosterShop X10.
3445 @ 299 x 300
500 @ 723 x 900
Opt. 1
2010
n/a
1 yr
n/a
Incl. 2
Watercooled steel vaccum, opt. 3-roll handling capability. 1 Opt. Caldera GrandRIP, ErgoSoft; 2 Opt training is $1200/day.
70/149 @ 360 x 720
17/49.5 @ 720 x 1440
Roland VersaWorks
2009
$13,495/ $22,995
1 yr
n/a
n/a
Features Roland Intelligent Pass Control technology.
222/230 @ 360 x 540
51/53 @ 720 x 1140
Roland VersaWorks
2008
$16,295/ $17,895
2 yr
n/a
n/a
Features Roland Intelligent Pass Control technology.
104/125/284 @ 360 x 720
28/31/54 @ 720 x1440
Roland VersaWorks
2010
$15,995/ $18,995/ $22,995
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
On-board heater/dryer.
248 @ 360 x 720
58 @ 720 x 1440
Roland VersaWorks
2010
$26,495
2 yr
n/a
n/a
Integrated print/cut capabilities w/Roland Intelligent Press Control technology. 1 CMYK/CMYKcm/CMYKcmWMt
441/450/458 @ 360 x 360
31/33/34 @ 1440 x 1440
Roland VersaWorks
2007
$27,195/ $30,995/ $32,995
2 yr
n/a
n/a
441 @ 360 x 360
31 @ 1440 x 1440
Roland VersaWorks
2008
$31,495
2 yr
n/a
n/a
441 @ 360
31 @ 1440
Roland VersaWorks
2009
$39,995
2 yr
n/a
n/a
Choice of CMYK+W or CMYK+W+Metallic Silver; integrated print/cut capabilities; Roland Intelligent Pass Control technology.
548 @ 270 x 360
30 @ 720 x 720
Roland VersaWorks
2006
$41,995
2 yr
n/a
n/a
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Price
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Model
Max. Media Width (in.)
Max. Media Thickness
Media Handled
Printhead Tech
Colors
Ink Types
Roland DGA
AdvancedJet AJ-1000i
104
1 mm
Roll, Sheet
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcm
Roland DGA
VersaUV LEC-330
30
1 mm
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
Roland DGA
VersaUV LEC-540
54
1 mm
Roll, Sheet
ColorPainter W-64S
64
0.63 mm
Seiko Instruments USA
ColorPainter V-64s
64
Seiko Instruments USA
ColorPainter H-74s/H-104s
Min. Resolution (dpi)
Max. Resolution (dpi)
Mild Solvent
180 x 360
720 x 720
CMYKW +varnish
UVCurable
360 x 720
1440 x 1440
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKW +varnish
UVCurable
360 x 720
1440 x 1440
Roll, Sheet
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcm
Mild Solvent 1
360 x 540
900 x 900
0.63 mm
Roll, Sheet
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcm
Mild Solvent
720 x 720
720 x 720
74/104
1 mm
Roll, Sheet
Inkjet Piezo
CMYK 1
Mild Solvent
360 x 720
720 x 720
Triton 180/ 210
71/83
10 mm
Rigid, Roll 1
Inkjet Piezo
CMYK
Mild Solvent
540 x 720
720 x 1440
Signs Internat’l Distributor
XES
126
n/a
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcm
Mild Solvent
360 x 360
720 x 720
Signs Internat’l Distributor
XCS
126
n/a
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYK
Mild Solvent, Solvent
360 x 360
720 x 720
Signs Internat’l Disributor
Xpress
126
n/a
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYK
Mild Solvent, Solvent
360 x 360
720 x 720
HeatWave DFP-64
64
1 mm
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYK
Sublimation
360 x 540
1440 x 1440
Splash of Color
HeatWave DFP-74
74
1 mm
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYK
Sublimation
270 x 360
720 x 720
Splash of Color
HeatWave DFP-104
102
1 mm
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcm + red, violet
Sublimation
360 x 360
1440 x 1440
DC4/DC4sx
30/54
.02 in.
Roll, Sheet 1
Thermal Transfer
CMYK 2
Thermal resin
304 x 609
609 x 609
TeckPro-UV 3200
130
2 mm
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmW
UVCurable
800 x 800
1000
Chromira 5x30
30
n/a
Roll
Photo Imager/ LED
RGB
n/a
300 ppi
300 ppi
Chromira 5x50
50
n/a
Roll
Photo Imager/ LED
RGB
n/a
300 ppi
300 ppi
Seiko Instruments USA seikoinstruments.com
Signs Internat’l Distributor sidsigns.com
Splash of Color splashofcolor.com
Summa summausa.com
Teckwin Internat’l teckwin-usa.com
ZBE zbe.com
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Max Speed [ft2/hr @ res (dpi)]
High-Quality Speed [ft2/hr @ res (dpi)]
968 @ 180 x 360
129 @ 720 x 720
Roland VersaWorks
2009
101 @ 360 x 720
13 @ 1440
Roland VersaWorks
126 @ 360 x 720
n/a
191 @ 540
Year Intro’d
Warranty
Onsite Service
Training
$62,995
2 yr
n/a
n/a
Roland listings begin on previous pg. Features Roland Intelligent Pass Control technology.
2009
$57,995
2 yr
n/a
Incl.
Incl. VersaWorks RIP, take-up; Brand Purex CleanUV venting option avail.
Roland VersaWorks
2010
$67,995
2 yr
n/a
Incl.
25 @ 900
Onyx RIPCenter
2011
$22,000
2 yr
n/a
Incl.
Incl. full set of inks, blower, dryer. 1 Choose from low-solvent GX inks or HAPs-free IX ink (both in reloadable ink cartridges).
322 @ 720 x 360
172 @ 720 x 720
Opt. 1
2009
$25,999
1 yr
Varies
Incl.
Incl. accessory kit, ink kit, takeup kit, blower unit. EX and LX inks avail. 1 Caldera, Onyx, SAi, Wasatch.
1075 @ 720 x 360 (4/c)
581-645 @ 720 x 720 (4/c)
Opt.
2008/ 2009
$59,999/ $79,999
1 yr
Varies
Incl.
Incl. 8 subtanks w/400 ml ink, 8 ink cartridges, feeder, takeup accessories. 1 Or CMYKcm+gray+light gray; 2 Caldera, Onyx, SAi, Wasatch.
182 @ 540 x 720
107 @ 720 x 1440
SAi PhotoPrint 10
2011
$18,995/ $19,995
1 yr
n/a
n/a
On-board heater/dryer. 1 Flatbed table opt.
527 @ 360
151 @ 720
SAi PhotoPrint 10
2008
$34,900
1 yr
n/a
n/a
On-board heater/dryer.
1087 @ 360
279 @ 720
SAi PhotoPrint 10
2008
$39, 500
1 yr
n/a
n/a
On-board heater/dryer.
1689 @ 360
495 @ 720
SAi PhotoPrint 10
2010
$63,500
1 yr
n/a
n/a
On-board heater/dryer.
230 @ 360 x 540
112 @ 720
Roland VersaWorks 1
2009
$59,995
2 yr
Incl. 2
Varies
Teflon-coated heated calender, cork covered roller, InLine Cutting System opt. 1 Opt: Ergosoft, Onyx, Wasatch; 2 incl. during warranty period.
548 @ 270 x 360
370 @ 360 x 540
Roland VersaWorks 1
2007
n/a
2 yr
Incl. 2
Varies
Cork-covered roller; teflon-coated heated calender. 1 Opt: Ergosoft, Onyx, Wasatch; 2 Incl. during warranty period.
484 @ 360
323 @ 360 x 450
Roland VersaWorks 1
2008
n/a
2 yr
Incl. 2
Varies
Cork-covered roller; digital feed control; Teflon-coated heated calender. 1 Opt: Ergosoft, Onyx, Wasatch; 2 Incl. during warranty period.
93 / 116 @ 304
56 / 77 @ 609
Summa Color Control 3
2005
$12,995/ $19,995
1 yr
n/a
Varies
990 @ 800
250 @ 1000
Caldera/ Teckwin OEM
2010
n/a
2 yr
n/a
Incl.
312.5 @ 300
312.5 @ 300
n/a
2003
$89,000
See notes 1
$7900
333 @300
333 @300
n/a
2003
$134,000
See notes 1
RIP
2
Price
$9900
Incl.
Incl.
Notes
Roll option; 2 Plus 25 spot colors; 3 FlexiSign, SignLab.
1
Price incl. 5-yr printhead warranty, 3 mos full warranty. 1
Price incl. 5-yr printhead warranty, 3 mos full warranty. 1
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The Evolving Flatbed Specs on 70 flatbed and hybrid printers. Flatbed and hybrid printers continue to evolve. Whether you’re talking speed, colors and ink technology, resolutions, or other features, these machines seem to add more capabilities every year, broadening what can be achieved with them. But just as in having a dizzying array of choices when it comes to, say, energy bars at your local supermarket, there is a similar challenge in separating the wheat from the chaff when you must choose the best flatbed and hybrid printer for your particular operation. Select the wrong machine for your shop and it may indeed become nothing more than a very budget-heavy doorstop. To help you in selecting this not-inexpensive piece of equipment, we’ve collected comprehensive specifications on 70 flatbed and hybrid machines from more than 20 printer manufacturers, and present them on the pages that follow. Consider these a good starting point in your search for a new flatbed/hybrid printer. Some notes on the data you’ll find here: • Company: We’ve listed the manufacturing company; if a company has an exclusive US distributor, we’ve listed that information in the Notes section. • Printer model: Models are often combined if the only difference between them is maximum media width or number of colors. • Maximum media width (in inches): Media width, not image width; minimum is 24 inches. • Maximum media thickness: Listed in millimeters or inches. • Media: What kind of media will the printer handle – is there a roll option? • Printhead technology: All machines listed are inkjet piezo. • Colors: What inksets are supported? • Ink types accepted: Most flatbeds/hybrids are UV-curable, some indicated aqueous or solvent. • Minimum resolution (true/apparent): What is the miniTHE BIG PICTURE PRINTER SOURCEBOOK 2011-2012
mum true/apparent resolution? Note: We asked for both true and apparent resolution specs; most companies only provided true resolution numbers; if a company provided both, these figures are separated by a slash. • Maximum resolution (true/apparent): What is the maximum true/apparent resolution? Note: See above. • Maximum speed at a specific resolution: What is the printer’s fastest speed (sq ft/hr) and resolution (dpi)? We noted “unspecified dpi” if no resolution was indicated. • High-quality speed at a specific resolution: What is the speed (sq ft/hr) and resolution (dpi) for high-quality printing? Again, we noted “unspecified dpi” if no resolution was indicated. • RIP: What type of RIP comes standard with the printer, if any? What RIPs are optional? • Year Intro’d: What year was the model introduced? • Price: What is the selling price? • Warranty: How long is the printer warranted for? • On-site service contract: What’s the cost of an on-site service contract? • Training: Is training standard or optional? • Notes: Additional information not included elsewhere. Keep in mind that all information was provided by the manufacturers/suppliers; you can often find additional specs on their respective websites. We asked for specs only on currently available flatbeds and hybrids; see our July issue for our coverage of rollfed machines. Some manufacturers did not provide information on newly released printers; in addition, some manufacturers chose not to include models that seemed to still be on the market and we honored these requests. Finally, keep in mind that these specs will be “re-issued” in digital form via our next Printer Sourcebook, which also adds rollfed printers and RIPs, and will appear online at bigpicture.net in late fall.
2011 flatbed printers
Company & Contact
Agfa Graphics
Model
Max. Media Width (in.)
Max. Media Thickness
Media Handled
Printhead Tech
Colors
Ink Types
Min. Resolution (dpi)
Max. Resolution (dpi)
Anapurna M2
63
1.75 in.
Rigid, Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcm
UV-Curable
720
720 x 1440
Agfa Graphics
Anapurna M4f
63
1.75 in.
Rigid, Opt. Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYK
UV-Curable
720
720 x 1440
Agfa Graphics
Anapurna Mv
63
1.75 in.
Rigid, Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcm + varnish + spot
UV-Curable
720
720 x 1440
Agfa Graphics
Anapurna Mw
63
1.75 in.
Rigid, Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmW
UV-Curable
720
720 x 1440
Agfa Graphics
Anapurna M1600
63
2 in.
Rigid, Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKW
UV-Curable
360
720 x 1440
Agfa Graphics
Anapurna M2050
81.5
2 in.
Rigid, Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmW
UV-Curable
360
720 x 1440
Agfa Graphics
Jeti 1224 HDC
96
2 in.
Rigid
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKW
UV-Curable
480 x 1200
480 x 1200
Agfa Graphics
Jeti 1224 HDC FTR
96
2 in.
Rigid, Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKW
UV-Curable
480 x 1200
480 x 1200
Agfa Graphics
Jeti Titan 3020
124 x 81
2 in.
Rigid, Opt. Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmOG + varnish
UV-Curable
480 x 1200
480 x 1200
Ajet
65
2.5 in.
Rigid, Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcW + spot + varnish
UV-Curable
1440 x 1440
n/a
cetcolor.com
X-Press 500/500H
98
4 in.
Rigid, Sheet 1
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmW + multi gray + spot + varnish
UV-Curable
400 x 400
1200 x 1200
Durst Image Technology
Rho 750 HS
80
1.58 in. 1
Rigid, Sheet
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmW + spot + varnish 2
UV-Curable
600/ 1200
600/ 1200
Durst Image Technology
Rho 800 Presto
98
1.58/ 2.75 in.
Rigid, Sheet, Opt. Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmW + spot+ varnish
UV-Curable
600/ 1200
600/ 1200
Durst Image Technology
Rho 800 HS
98
1.58/ 2.75 in.
Rigid, Sheet, Roll Opt.
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmW + spot+ varnish
UV-Curable
600/ 1200
600/ 1200
agfa.com
Anderson America anderson-dpc.com
CET Color
durstus.com
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High-Quality Speed [ft2/hr @ res (dpi)]
RIP
Year Intro’d
Price
Warranty
Onsite Service
Training
Notes
248 @ 720
143 @ 720 x 1440
Wasatch SoftRIP Agfa ed.
2009
n/a
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
Konica/Minolta printheads; price incl. pre-site install audit.
150 @ 720
75 @ 720 x 1440
Wasatch SoftRIP Agfa ed.
2008
n/a
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
Konica/Minolta printheads; price incl. pre-site install audit.
135 @ 720
75 @ 720 x 1440
Wasatch SoftRIP Agfa ed.
2008
n/a
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
Konica/Minolta printheads.
135 @ 720
75 @ 720 x 1440
Wasatch SoftRIP Agfa ed.
2009
n/a
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
Konica/Minolta printheads; price incl. pre-site install audit; has pre- and post-white capabilities.
500 @ 360
75 @720 x 1440
Wasatch SoftRIP Agfa ed.
2011
n/a
1 yr
n/a
Opt.
Pre- and post- white in-line. Incl. front and back tables, ink and media start-up kit.
250 @ 720
86 @ 720 x 1440
Wasatch SoftRIP Agfa ed.
2010
n/a
1 yr
n/a
Opt.
Pre- and post- white in-line. Incl. front and back tables, ink and media start-up kit.
1023 @ 480 x 1200 (2 pass)
355 @ 480 x 1200 (8 pass)
Jeti Soft 1
2010
n/a
1 yr
n/a
Opt.
HDC (“High Definition Color”) utilizes Ricoh Gen4 variable grayscale printheads. 1 Opt. Caldera, Onyx, Wasatch.
1023 @ 480 x 1200 (2 pass)
355 @ 480 x 1200 (8 pass)
Jeti Soft 1
2010
n/a
1 yr
n/a
Opt.
HDC utilizes Ricoh Gen4 variable grayscale printheads. 1 Opt. Caldera, Onyx, Wasatch.
2430 @ 480 x 1200 (2 pass)
738 @ 480 x 1200 (6 pass)
Jeti Soft 1
2011
n/a
1 yr
n/a
Opt.
Scalable from 16 to 48 heads at customer site. 1 Opt. Caldera, Onyx, Wasatch.
160 @ 720
90 @ 1440
Onyx ProductionHouse
2009
$110,000
1 yr
Avail.
Incl.
Incl. inkset.
720 @ 400
160 @ 800 x 1200
Incl.
X-Press 500 is a flatbed; X-Press 500H is a hybrid. Flatbed printer incl. reversible airflow, 4 zones, CET Spooler. 1 500H is zoned belt-driven flatbed; 2 Caldera, Onyx, SAi
Opt. 2
2011
$85,332
1 yr
$5000
1937 @ 600
1054 @ 600
Caldera GrandRIP+
2010
n/a
6 mo3
n/a
Incl.
Corrugated display printer incl. Durst Quadro Array 30D printheads. Fully automated corrugated feeder stacker system. 1 0.31-in. (corrugated); 2 Process color additions; 3 12 mos on printheads.
1290 @ 600
625 @ 600
Caldera GrandRIP+
2007
n/a
6 mo1
n/a
Incl.
Durst Quadro Array 30 printheads. Uninterrupted continous board printing, heavy-duty roll feed/take-up option. 1 12 mos on printheads.
1200 @ 600
Caldera GrandRIP+
Incl.
Durst Quadro Array 30D printheads. Uninterruped continous-board printing; prints on narrow boards simul in std operation 1 12 mos on printheads. Durst continues next pg.
2000+ @ 600
2009
n/a
6 mo1
n/a
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2011 flatbed printers
Company & Contact
Model
Max. Media Width (in.)
Max. Media Thickness
Media Handled
Printhead Tech
Colors
Ink Types
Min. Resolution (dpi)
Max. Resolution (dpi)
Durst Image Technology
Rho 900
98
1.58/ 2.75 in.
Rigid, Sheet, Opt. Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmOGVW + spot + varnish
UV-Curable
600/ 1200
600/ 1200
Durst Image Technology
Rho 1000
98
1.58/ 2.75 in.
Rigid, Sheet, Opt. Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmW + spot + varnish
UV-Curable
600/ 1200
600/ 1200
Durst Image Technology
Rho 1000 L
98
1.58/ 2.75 in.
Rigid, Sheet, Opt. Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmW 1
UV-Curable
600/ 1200
600/ 1200
EFI
Rastek T660
60
2 in.
Rigid, Sheet
Inkjet Piezo
CMYK + W opt.
UV-Curable
300 x 300
900 x 1200
EFI
Rastek T1000
52
2 in.
Rigid, Sheet, Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKW
UV-Curable
300 x 300
900 x 1200
EFI
Rastek H650
65
1.8 in.
Rigid, Sheet, Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKW
UV-Curable
300 x 300
600 x 1200
EFI
Rastek H652
65
1.8 in.
Rigid, Sheet, Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKW
UV-Curable
300 x 300
600 x 1200
EFI
Rastek H700
72
1.8 in.
Rigid, Sheet, Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYK + W opt.
UV-Curable
300 x 300
600 x 1200
EFI
Vutek QS220
80
2 in.
Rigid, Sheet, Opt. Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmW
UV-Curable
n/a
1080
EFI
Vutek QS2000
80
2 in.
Rigid, Sheet, Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmW
UV-Curable
540
1080
EFI
Vutek QS3220
126.5
2 in.
Rigid, Sheet, Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmW
UV-Curable
540
1080
EFI
Vutek GS2000
80
2 in.
Rigid, Sheet, Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmykW 1
UV-Curable
600
1000
EFI
Vutek GS3200
126.5
2 in.
Rigid, Sheet, Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmykW 1
UV-Curable
600
1000
EFI
Vutek GS3250LX
126.5
2 in.
Rigid, Sheet, Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmykW
UV-Curable
600
1000
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Max Speed [ft2/hr @ res (dpi)]
High-Quality Speed [ft2/hr @ res (dpi)]
RIP
Year Intro’d
Price
Warranty
Onsite Service
Training
Notes
2400 @ 600
1200 @ 600
Caldera GrandRIP+
2009
n/a
6 mo1
n/a
Incl.
Durst listings begin on previous pg. Durst Quadro Array 30D printheads. Automated media handling; add O/G or O/V process colors w/ no special file prep or loss of speed. 1 12 mos on printheads.
6000+ @ 600
3000+ @ 600
Caldera GrandRIP+
2009
n/a
6 mo1
n/a
Incl.
Durst Quadro Array 30M printheads. Suitable for integration into high-production screen/offset workflows. 1 12 mos on printheads.
4100 @ 600
2475 @ 600
Caldera GrandRIP+
2011
n/a
6 mo1
n/a
Incl.
Durst Quadro Array 30M printheads. Continuous vaccum belt. 1 12 mos on printheads.
230 @ 300 x 600
65 @ 600
EFI Fiery XF 1
2009
n/a
1 yr
n/a
n/a
1
460 @ 300 x 600
105 @ 600
EFI Fiery XF 1
2010
n/a
1 yr
n/a
n/a
Full inkset plus computer incl. 1 Onyx opt.
265 @ 300 x 600
65 @ 600
EFI Fiery XF 1
2009
n/a
1 yr
n/a
n/a
455 @ 300 x 600
80 @ 600
EFI Fiery XF1
2010
n/a
1 yr
n/a
n/a
Full inkset plus computer incl. 1 Onyx opt.
320 @ 300
120 @ 600
EFI Fiery XF1
2008
n/a
1 yr
n/a
n/a
Full inkset plus computer incl. 1 Onyx opt.
750 @ 540
375 @ 1080
EFI Fiery XF
2010
n/a
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
750 @ 540
375 @ 1080
EFI Fiery XF
2006
n/a
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
900 @ unspecified dpi
450 @ unspecified dpi
EFI Fiery XF
2009
n/a
1 yr
n/a
Incl. 1
2000 @ unspecified dpi
1000 @ unspecified dpi
EFI Fiery XF
2009
n/a
1 yr
n/a
Incl. 2
2
2400 @ unspecified dpi
1200 @ unspecified dpi
EFI Fiery XF
2009
n/a
1 yr
n/a
Incl. 2
2
2400 @ unspecified dpi
1200 @ unspecified dpi
EFI Fiery XF
2011
n/a
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
Onyx opt.
1
Onyx opt.
1
Onsite training opt.
1
Switchable to Fast-5 (4c+W); Onsite training opt.
Switchable to Fast-5 (4c+W); Onsite training opt.
1
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Company & Contact
Fujifilm North America
Model
Max. Media Width (in.)
Max. Media Media Thickness Handled
Printhead Tech
Colors
Ink Types
Min. Resolution (dpi)
Max. Resolution (dpi)
Acuity Advance LT
98.8
1.89 in.
Rigid, Sheet, Opt. Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYK
UV-Curable
720
1440
Fujifilm North America
Acuity Advance
98.8
1.89 in.
Rigid, Sheet, Opt. Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKW
UV-Curable
720
1440
Fujifilm North America
Acuity Advance X2
120.1
1.89 in.
Rigid, Sheet, Opt. Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKW
UV-Curable
720
1440
Fujifilm North America
Acuity Advance HS
98.8
1.89 in.
Rigid, Sheet, Opt. Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKW
UV-Curable
720
1440
Fujifilm North America
Acuity Advance HS-X2
120.1
1.89 in.
Rigid, Sheet, Opt. Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKW
UV-Curable
720
1440
Pred8tor
96
2 in.
Rigid, Opt. Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKW + varnish
UV-Curable
900 x 1800
900 x 1800
Scitex FB500
64
2.5 in.
Rigid, Sheet, Opt. Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmW
UV-Curable
n/a
600 x 1200
Hewlett-Packard
Scitex FB700
98.4
2.5 in.
Rigid, Sheet, Opt. Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmW
UV-Curable
n/a
600 x 1200
Hewlett-Packard
Scitex FB7500
65
25 mm
Rigid, Sheet
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcm
UV-Curable
n/a
500/1200
Hewlett-Packard
Scitex TJ8350
65
0.02 in.
Sheet, Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmW
Solvent
n/a
600 x 600
Spyder 320
63
2 in.
Rigid, Sheet
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmOVW
UV-Curable
600
1000
Inca Digital Printers
Spyder V
63
1.2 in.
Rigid, Sheet
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmOVW
UV-Curable
600
1000
Inca Digital Printers
Onset S20
63
2 in.
Rigid, Sheet
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmW
UV-Curable
600
1000
Inca Digital Printers
Onset S40
63
2 in.
Rigid, Sheet
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcm
UV-Curable
600
1000
Inca Digital Printers
Onset
60
0.75 in.
Rigid, Sheet
Inkjet Piezo
CMYK
UV-Curable
600
1000
fujifilmusa.com
Gandy Digital gandydigital.com
Hewlett-Packard hp.com
Inca Digital Printers incadigital.com
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Max Speed [ft2/hr @ res (dpi)]
High-Quality Speed [ft2/hr @ res (dpi)]
Year Intro’d
RIP
132 @unspecified dpi
69 @ unspecified dpi
377 @ unspecified dpi
118 @ unspecified dpi
See Notes 1
378 @ unspecified dpi
121 @ unspecified dpi
See Notes
657 @ unspecified dpi
150 @ unspecified dpi
See Notes 1
709 @ unspecified dpi
258 @ unspecified dpi
See Notes
1377 @ 900
753 @ 1800
398 @ unspecified dpi
See Notes
1
1
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Price
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Warranty
1 yr
1 yr
1 yr
1 yr
Onsite Service
Avail.
Avail.
Avail.
Avail.
Training
Notes
Incl.
Toshiba printheads. 1 ColorGate Production Server Fujifilm ed. 6.2 (or later), Onyx ProductionHouse 7.0 (or later).
Incl.
Toshiba printheads. 1 Colorgate Production Server Fujfiilm ed. 6.2 (or later), Onyx ProductionHouse 7.0 (or later).
Incl.
Toshiba printheads. 1 ColorGate Production Server Fujifilm ed. 6.2 (or later), Onyx ProductionHouse 7.0 (or later).
Incl.
Toshiba printheads. 1 ColorGate Production Server Fujifilm ed. 6.2 (or later), Onyx ProductionHouse 7.0 (or later). Toshiba printheads. 1 ColorGate Production Server Fujifilm ed. 6.2 (or later), Onyx ProductionHouse 7.0 (or later).
n/a
n/a
1 yr
Avail.
Incl.
ErgoSoft 1
n/a
$550,000
1 yr/ 5 yr
Varies
Incl. 2
n/a
Opt. 1
2010
n/a
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
861 @ unspecified dpi
n/a
Opt. 1
2010
n/a
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
5830 @ unspecified dpi
n/a
See Notes 1
2008
n/a
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
5166 @ unspecified dpi
n/a
See Notes 1
2008
n/a
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
860 @ unspecified dpi
462 @ unspecified dpi
ColorGate, Wasatch
2005
n/a
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
US dist.: Fujifilm (fujifilmusa.com).
1291 @ unspecified dpi
527 @ unspecified dpi
ColorGate, Wasatch
n/a
n/a
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
US dist.: Fujifilm (fujifilmusa.com).
3335 @ unspecified dpi
1614 @ unspecified dpi
ColorGate, Wasatch
2008
n/a
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
Sheet handling opt., satin, gloss, and spot gloss opt. US dist.: Fujifilm (fujifilmusa.com).
5059 @ unspecified dpi
2691 @ unspecified dpi
ColorGate, Wasatch
2011
n/a
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
Auto-load option, satin, gloss, and spot gloss options. US dist.: Fujifilm (fujifilmusa.com).
7534 @ unspecified dpi
6420 @ unspecified dpi
ColorGate, Wasatch
2007
n/a
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
Fully automatic, automatic unload, assisted load, and fully manual options. Satin, gloss, and spot gloss opt. US dist.: Fujifilm (fujifilmusa.com).
1
Onyx opt.; 2 Traveling expenses for training purposes opt/add’l. 1
HP Scitex Caldera RIP or HP Scitex Onyx RIP. 1
HP Scitex Caldera RIP or HP Scitex Onyx RIP. 1
Caldera GrandRIP+/ Onyx ProductionHouse. 1
Caldera GrandRIP+/ Onyx ProductionHouse. 1
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Model
Max. Media Width (in.)
Max. Media Media Thickness Handled
Printhead Tech
Colors
Ink Types
Min. Resolution (dpi)
Max. Resolution (dpi)
Inx Digital MD660
60
2 in.
Rigid, Sheet
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKW + clear
UV-Curable
600 x 600/ 600 x 600
900 x 1200/ 900 x 1200
Inx Digital MD1000-6
98
2 in.
Rigid, Sheet
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKW+ clear
UV-Curable
300 x 300/ 300 x 600
900 x 1200/ 900 x 1200
ExpressJet/GF
52
2 in.
Rigid
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKW + spot + varnish
UVCurable, Aq Pig
150/300 x 300
300/ 1200 x 1200
Barak3 iQ
150
1 in.
Roll Std. 1
Inkjet Piezo
CMYK
UV-Curable
150/150
600/ 600
JF-1610/ 1631
60
2 in.
Rigid, Sheet, Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmW + flex/clear
UV-Curable
600 x 600
1200
Mimaki USA
JFX-1615 plus/1631 plus
64.7
2 in.
Rigid, Opt. Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmW + flex/clear
UV-Curable
300
1200
Mimaki USA
UJV-160
64
0.25 in.
Roll Std. 1
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmW
UV-Curable
600
1200
Mimaki USA
UJF-706
28.5
6 in.
Rigid, Opt. Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKW + varnish
UV-Curable
600
1200
Mutoh America mu-
ValueJet 1608HS Hybrid
64
10 mm
Rigid, Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKx2
See Notes1
540 x 720
1440 x 1440
Arizona 300 GT
98.4
1.89 in.
Rigid, Opt. Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYK
UV-Curable
1440 1
1440 1
Océ North America
Arizona 360 GT
98.4
1.89 in.
Rigid, Opt. Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYK
UV-Curable
1440 1
1440 1
Océ North America
Arizona 360 XT
120
1.89 in.
Rigid, Opt. Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYK
UV-Curable
1440 1
1440 1
Océ North America
Arizona 550 GT
98.4
2 in.
Rigid, Opt. Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYK
UV-Curable
1440 1
1440 1
Océ North America
Arizona 550 XT
120
2 in.
Rigid, Opt. Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYK
UV-Curable
1440 1
1440 1
Inx International Ink inxinternational.com
Inx International Ink
Lawson Screen & Digital Products goexpressjet.com Matan Digital Printers USA matanprinters.com Mimaki USA mimakiusa.com
toh.com
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Max Speed [ft2/hr @ res (dpi)]
High-Quality Speed [ft2/hr @ res (dpi)]
186 @ 600
67 @ 900 x 1200
Onyx Postershop 1
2008
$109,900
1 yr
n/a
Opt. 2
Incl. ink starter kit, PC processing system, more. 1 Opt. Onyx ProductionHouse 2 $3250 (installation, training).
317 @ 600
105 @ 900 x 1200
Onyx Postershop 1
2011
$160,000
1 yr
n/a
Opt. 2
Incl. ink starter kit, PC processing system, more. 1 Opt. Onyx ProductionHouse 2 $3250 (installation, training).
410 @ 600 x 900
210 @ 600 x 1200
Amica ColorPrint
2010
$120,000
1 yr
Yes 1
Incl.
Incl. ink. 1 15%.
3000 @ 300
818 @ 600
Caldera
2011
n/a
1 yr
Avail.
Incl.
1
200 @ 360
100 @ 600
RasterLink Pro IV
2007
$90,995/ $103,995
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
200 @ 300
120 @ 600
RasterLink Pro 5 IP
n/a
$109,995/ $139,995
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
90 @ 540
75 @ 1200
RasterLink Pro IV 2
2009
$59,995
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
36.6 @ 600
18.3 @ 1200
RasterLink Pro 5 IP
n/a
$129,995
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
120 @ 720
39 @ 1440
Onyx
2008
$49,995
1 yr
n/a
n/a
Incl. i2: Intelligent Interweave. 1 Mutoh bio-based MP inks.
Opt.
Uses Océ VariaDot Technology for variable droplet sizes. 1 Variable dot, 1440 equiv; 2 Opt: Onyx ProductionHouse X10 Océ Edition; 3 Excludes printheads.
Opt.
Uses Océ VariaDot Technology for variable droplet sizes. 1 Variable dot, 1440 equiv.; 2 Opt: Onyx ProductionHouse X10 Océ Edition; 3 Excludes printheads.
Opt.
Uses Océ VariaDot Technology for variable droplet sizes. 1 Variable dot, 1440 equiv.; 2 Opt: Onyx ProductionHouse X10 Océ Edition; 3 Excludes printheads.
Opt.
Uses Océ VariaDot Technology for variable droplet sizes. 1 Variable dot, 1440 equiv.; 2 Opt: Onyx ProductionHouse X10 Océ Edition; 3 Excludes printheads.
Opt.
Uses Océ VariaDot Technology for variable droplet sizes. 1 Variable dot, 1440 equiv.; 2 Opt: Onyx ProductionHouse X10 Océ Edition. 3 Excludes printheads.
Year Intro’d
RIP
Price
Warranty
135 @ any resolution
70 @ any resolution
Opt. 2
2009
n/a
1 yr3
377 @ any resolution
135 @ any resolution
Opt.
2011
n/a
1 yr
392 @ any resolution
138 @ any resolution
2
Opt. 2
2011
n/a
3
1 yr3
657 @ any resolution
244 @ any resolution
Opt. 2
2010
n/a
1 yr3
709 @ any resolution
259 @ any resolution
Opt.
2010
n/a
1 yr
2
3
Onsite Service
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Training
Notes
Flatbed table opt.
UV LED pritner. UV post-curing unit. Opt. roll media attachment. Flatbed table included; RIPs opt. 1
2
3rd-party
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Model
Max. Media Width (in.)
Max. Media Media Thickness Handled
Printhead Tech
Colors
Ink Types
Min. Resolution (dpi)
Max. Resolution (dpi)
Polytype Virtu RS25
98.4
3.7 in.
Rigid, Sheet, Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmW + spot + varnish
UV-Curable
300/600
1200/ 1200
Polytype Virtu RS35
137
3.7 in.
Rigid, Sheet, Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmW + spot + varnish
UV-Curable
300/600
1200/ 1200
VersaUV LEJ-640
64
0.5 in.
Rigid, Sheet, Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKW + varnish
UV-Curable
360 x 720/360 x 720
1440 x 1440/ 1440x 1440
TruepressJet 1600UV-F2
66 x 125
1.96 in.
Rigid, Sheet, Opt. Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKW
UV-Curable
300
1200
TruepressJet 2500UV
98.6
1.96 in.
Rigid, Sheet, Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKW
UV-Curable
300
1500
Flora PP 2512 UV
98
3.93 in.
Rigid, Opt. Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmW +spot + varnish
UV-Curable
720
1440
SID UV 165P
64.9
1.18 in.
Rigid, Sheet, Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcm
UV-Curable
360
720/720 x 1440
SID UV 200S
81
1.18 in.
Rigid, Sheet, Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmW
UV-Curable
300
600/600 x 800
Oryx
98.4
1.97 in.
Rigid, Sheet, Opt. Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmkRBW + spot + varnish
UV-Curable
360/600
720 / 1200
SwissQprint
Impala
98.4
1.97 in.
Rigid, Sheet, Opt. Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmkRBW + spot + varnish
UV-Curable
360/600
720 / 1200
Teckwin International
TS-300
97
2 in.
Rigid, Opt. Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmW + varnish
UV-Curable
400 x 400/800 x 800
800 x 800/1200 x 1200
TS-600
121
5.9 in.
Rigid, Opt. Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmW+ varnish
UV-Curable
400 x 400/800 x 800
800 x 800/1200 x 1200
Polytype polytypeamerica.com
Polytype
Roland DGA rolanddga.com
Screen USA screenusa.com
Screen USA
Shenzhen Runtianzhi Image floradigital.com.cn Signs International Distributor sidsigns.com Signs International Distributor
SwissQprint swissqprint.com
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Max Speed [ft2/hr @ res (dpi)]
High-Quality Speed [ft2/hr @ res (dpi)]
2800 @ 299 x 300
320 @ 723 x 900
3300 @ 299 x 300
Year Intro’d
Price
Warranty
Opt. 1
2007
n/a
1 yr
n/a
Incl. 2
Hybrid belt transfer, heavy-duty (1100 lbs) roll-to-toll modes. 1 Caldera GrandRip+, ErgoSoft 2 Opt./additional $1200/day.
330 @ 723 x 900
Opt.
2007
n/a
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
Hybrid belt transfer, heavy-duty (1100 lbs) roll-to-toll modes. 1 Caldera GrandRip+, ErgoSoft 2 Opt./additional $1200/day.
133 @ 360 x 720
n/a
Roland VersaWorks
2011
$67,995
2 yr
n/a
Incl.
254 @ 300
26.91 @ 1200
Wasatch
n/a
n/a
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
355 @ 300
71 @ 1500
Screen
2009
n/a
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
400 @ unspecified dpi
n/a
Opt. 1
n/a
$89,000
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
Incl. Photoprint software. 1 Onyx, Caldera.
559 @ 360
194 @ 720
Onyx
2010
$64,000+ 1
1 yr
tba
Incl.
Feed and takeup tables incl. 1 $64,000 for CMYK version.
419 @ 300 x 600
204 @ 600
Onyx
2010
$109,000
1 yr
tba
Incl.
Feed and takeup tables incl.
828 @ 360 x 720
193 @ 720
Opt. 1
2009
n/a
1 yr
n/a
Incl. 2
Exclusive US distributor: Polytype (polytype.com). 1 Caldera GrandRip+, ErgoSoft 2 Opt./additional $1200/day.
1441 @ 360 x 720
387 @ 720
Opt. 1
2010
n/a
1 yr
n/a
Incl. 2
Exclusive US distributor: Polytype (polytype.com). 1 Caldera GrandRip+, ErgoSoft 2 Opt./additional $1200/day.
750 @ 800
240 @ 1000
Caldera Teckwin ed.
2010
n/a
2 yr
n/a
Incl.
750 @ 800
240 @ 1000
Caldera Teckwin ed.
2010
n/a
2 yr
n/a
Incl.
RIP
1
Onsite Service
Training
2
Notes
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Navigating a
RIP Solution
Nearly 50 RIPs to help you onto a faster “throughput highway.”
Wouldn’t it be great if there were an actual “throughput highway” on-ramp that you could physically access from your shop? You’d never have workflow problems, color matching would be nearly automatic, and a plethora of challenges – such as image quality, variable data, and printing from various applications – would all but disappear. Alas, such an on-ramp only exists in the same fairy-tale land as the infamous pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. The right RIP choice, however, can get you pretty darn close to a thoroughfare that runs all but parallel to the aforementioned throughput highway. By utilizing a quality RIP in your operation, you’ll be better equipped to address all the production tasks and challenges your shop tackles on a daily basis. You’ll be able to improve your workflow, make your operation superbly efficient, and likely take on not only more work but also more diverse types of jobs. To help you in selecting a RIP, we asked RIP suppliers to provide us with information on each of their RIP models and each model’s features. For purposes of the charts on the pages that follow, we’ve limited this group to “third-party” RIPs – those RIPs typically purchased from a non-printer OEM – because these are generally engineered for more than one manufacturer’s printers. Various printer OEMs also produce (or have produced for them) RIPs for THE BIG PICTURE PRINTER SOURCEBOOK 2011-2012
their own machine models, and we certainly encourage shops to investigate all options when it comes to RIPs. Keep these points in mind as you study the charts: • We only included RIP models that were geared toward or could handle wide-format output, according to manufacturer specs. • We list 25 RIP features, and indicate if each feature is standard (S) or optional (O) on that particular RIP. If a cell is left blank, you can assume that the feature is not offered. • File formats supported: We designed this chart to be a staging area for your research into which RIP might best suit your individual operation, so we list only basic fi le formats handled, not every fi le format listed; see the supplier’s website for more information. Similarly, we did not list the printers that the RIP supports; again, see the supplier’s website. • We list a price when provided by the RIP supplier (most did so). Finally, we urge you to also check out the “Notes” section in the chart. Because our basic chart template is in its final cycle, we suggested to RIP suppliers that they especially provide information on additional and newer features here. We’ll be updating our chart template next year to accommodate many of these features as well.
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Digital Factory Print and Cut Production
S
S
S
S
S
8-bit
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
SignLab v9 Print and Cut
S
S
S
S
S
8-bit
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
CopyRIP
S
S
S
S
16-bit
O
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
Caldera
VisualRIP+
S
S
S
S
16-bit
O
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
Caldera
GrandRIP+
S
S
S
S
16-bit
O
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
CGS
Oris Press Matcher // Web
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
Overdrive RIP Single User
S
S
16-bit
S
S
S
ColorBurst
Overdrive RIP Server
S
S
16-bit
S
S
S
Colorburst
X-Proof
S
S
S
O
16-bit
S
S
O
S
S
S
ColorBurst
X-Proof Plus
S
S
S
O
16-bit
S
S
O
S
S
S
ColorBurst
ColorBurst Pro
S
S
S
O
16-bit
S
S
S
S
S
S
O
S
S
S
Productionserver 6 Pro
S
S
S
S
S
16-bit
O
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
Colorgate
Productionserver 6 UXT
S
S
S
S
S
16-bit
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
Colorgate
Productionserver 6 Roland Ed.
S
S
S
S
S
16-bit
O
S
S
S
S
S
O
S
S
S
Colorgate
Productionserver 6 HP L25500 BestPrice Ed.
S
S
S
S
S
16-bit
O
S
S
S
S
S
O
S
S
S
cadlink.com CADlink
Caldera caldera.com
cgs-oris.com
ColorBurst colorburst.com
ColorGate Digital Output Solutions colorgate.com
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S
S
S
S
JPEG2000, PSD, PDF, PDF-X
Win
$1995
S
S
S
S
S
JPEG2000, PSD, PDF, PDF-X
Win
$4000
Incl. complete design front end; works seamlessly w/most desktop-publishing programs.
S
O
O
PSD, PDF, PDF-X
Mac OS X, Linux
$995
Other features: hot folders and workflow; multitasking, HPGL support, cost est and mgmt; optional: Adobe PDF print engine (native PDF), lenticular flip creation, cut mgmt.
S
O
O
PSD, PDF, PDF-X
Mac OS X, Linux
$3395
Other features: hot folders and workflow, multitasking, HPGL support, cost est and mgmt; optional: Adobe PDF print engine (native PDF), lenticular flip creation, cut mgmt.
S
O
O
PSD, PDF, PDF-X
Mac OS X, Linux
$6850
Other features: hot folders and workflow, multitasking, HPGL support, cost est and mgmt; optional: Adobe PDF print engine (native PDF), lenticular flip creation, cut mgmt.
S
JPEG2000, PSD, PDF, PDF-X , more
Win, Vista
$3500 - $10,000
Centralized color server can automatically match multiple devices to one common standard. Other features: contractquality soft proof, proof/print certification, extensive data preflighting and file normalization for older PDF and PS-version RIPs, auto gray-balance optimization.
S
JPEG2000, PSD, PDF, PDF-X, more
Mac OS X
$295$1195
RGB RIP for aqueous printers; avail. in 13-, 17-, 24-, 44-, 64-in. printer versions.
S
JPEG2000, PSD, PDF, PDF-X, more
Mac OS X
$395$1395
RGB RIP for aqueous printers; avail. in 13-, 17-, 24-, 64-in. versions.
S
S
S
S
S
S
JPEG2000, PSD, PDF, PDF-X, more
Win, Win 7, Vista, Mac OSX
$495$1095
Avail. in 17-, 24-, and 64-in. versions.
S
S
JPEG2000, PSD, PDF, PDF-X, more
Mac OS X
$1090$1890
PrintCertification: auto placement of industry std/custom color bars and PrintCertification targets for measured verification of color accuracy; avail. in 17-, 24-, and 64-in. versions.
S
S
JPEG2000, PSD, PDF, PDF-X, more
Win, Win 7, Vista
$995$2995
Halftone screening capabilities; opt. contour-cut module; 17-, 24-, 64-, 72-in. versions.
O
PSD, PDF, PDFX, more
Win, Vista
$5144
Supports 2 printers simultaneously (opt up to 6); modular software architecture.
Win, Vista
$11,855
Supports 4 printers simultaneously (opt up to 6); 2 grandformat drivers incl.; incl. Proofgate, DeviceLink profiler, Quality Assurance, Express profiler, Cost Calculation, and Print & Cut modules.
S
S
S
S
O
PSD, PDF, PDFX, more
S
S
O
PSD, PDF, PDFX, more
Win, Vista
$2528
Optional up to 6 printers; modular software architecture.
S
S
O
PSD, PDF, PDFX, more
Win, Vista
$2977
Optional up to 6 printers; modular software architecture.
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S
8-bit
S
S
S
S
S
S
8-bit
O
S
O
O
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
8-bit
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
8-bit/ 16-bit
S
S
O
O
S
S
O
O
S
S
S
S
8-bit/ 16-bit
S
S
O
O
S
S
O
O
S
S
S
S
S
8-bit/ 16-bit
S
S
S
S
S
S
O
S
S
S
PosterPrint v14
S
S
S
S
S
8-bit/ 16-bit
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
ErgoSoft
TexPrint v14
S
S
S
S
S
8-bit/ 16-bit
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
ErgoSoft
StudioPrint v14
S
S
S
S
S
8-bit/ 16-bit
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
PrintFactory
S
S
O
O
O
16-bit
O
S
O
O
S
S
S
S
S
S
Four Pees
ProofMaster Certify
S
Four Pees
ProofMaster Plus
S
O
O
O
Fusion RIP
S
O
S
RIPCenter vX10
S
S
PosterShop vX10
S
S
efi.com
eXpress for Proofing
S
S
EFI
eXpress for Photo
S
S
EFI
Colorproof XF v4.5
S
O
S
EFI
Fiery XF v4.5
S
S
S
Eisfeld Datentechnik
PosterJet e24PS
S
S
Eisfeld Datentechnik
PosterJet e44PS
S
Eisfeld Datentechnik
PosterJet e60+PS
S
S
posterjet.com
ErgoSoft ergosoft.net
Four Pees fourpees.com
Fusion Systems fusionsystems.com
Onyx Graphics onyxgfx.com
Onyx Graphics
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S
S
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O
S
O
O
O
O
S
S
8-bit
O
S
O
O
O
O
S
S
S
S
S
S
16-bit
S
S
S
S
S
O
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
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JPEG2000, PSD, PDF, PDF-X, more
Win, Mac OS X, Vista
$600$1000
Incl. Ugra/Fogra mediawedge 3, G7 wedge; supports ISO 12647-7/8 content/validation proofs.
JPEG2000, PSD, more
Win, Mac OS X, Vista, Win 7
$600$1000
Specialized output solution for photographic work and reproduction.
S
S
S
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Win, Vista, Mac OS X, Win 7
$2795
Produces ISO 12647-7/8 and G7-compliant validation prints and proofs; incl. Ugra/Fogra mediawedge and dynamic wedge; modular client/server/unidriver setup.
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JPEG2000, PSD, PDF, PDF-X, more
Win, Vista, Mac OS X, Win 7
$2490$5490
Essential, Advanced, and Premium editions; step-and-repeat, clean color, cut marks & cut servers, modular client/ server/unidriver setup.
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JPEG2000, PSD, PDF, PDF-X, more
Win, Vista, Mac OS X
$999
Mac version avail. as client only; starts printing in 7 sec. (Dist by DK Graphic Supplies, dkgraphicsupplies.com.)
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Win, Vista, Mac OS X
$1499
Mac version avail. as client only; starts printing in 7 sec. (Dist by DK Graphic Supplies, dkgraphicsupplies.com.)
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Win, Vista, Mac OS X
$3749
Mac version avail. as client only; starts printing in 7 sec. (Dist by DK Graphic Supplies, dkgraphicsupplies.com.)
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Job costing, job estimation, hot folders, automation features.
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Step and repeat, color combine, job costing, job est, hot folders, automation features.
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Win, Vista, Mac OS X
$3149+
JPEG2000, PSD, PDF, PDF-X, more
Win, Mac OS X
$1349+
JPEG2000, PSD, PDF, PDF-X, more
Win, Vista, Mac OS X
$2175+
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Mac OS X
$500
Built-in PDF preflighting.
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JPEG2000, PSD, PDF, PDF-X, more
$1695
Supports 400+ inkjet printer models incl. aqueous and solvent. Other features: multi-page PDF support, hot folders, auto print-and-cut, optimized native PDF/FS and TIFF RIP, Web-based job log, job archiving, auto nesting.
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JPEG2000, PSD, PDF, PDF-X, more
$3295
Supports 600+ inkjet printers incl. aqueous, solvent, and latex. G7 support, multi-page PDF support, hot folders, auto print-and-cut, optimized native PDF/PS and TIFF RIP, Webbased job log, job archiving, manual/auto nesting. Onyx continues next pg.
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Notes Onyx listings begin on previous pg. Supports 900+ inkjet printers incl. aqueous, solvent, UV, latex, flatbed, grand format. G7 support, textile step and repeater, multi-page PDF support, hot folders, auto print and cut, auto ICC profiling, optimized native PDF/PS and TIFF RIP, Web-based job log, manual/auto nesting.
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Other features: repeat job, contour cutting, pure hue, variations, ink, print wizard, print from any application.
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Other features: dual roll, repeat job, contour cutting, pure hue, object color control, variations, ink, print wizard, print from any application.
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Other features: dual roll, repeat job, contour cutting, pure hue, object color control, variations, ink, print wizard, print from any application.
JPG2000, PDFX, PDF
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JPEG2000, PSD, more
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Win, Vista, Mac OS X
$660$2060
Adobe PDF compatible.
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Win, Vista, Mac OS X
$800$3700
Client/server; Adobe PDF compatible.
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Win, Vista
$2490
Cutting option.
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JPEG2000, PSD, PDF, PDF-X, more
Win, Vista, Win 7
$2995
Incl. Wasatch Cut Estimator, hot folders, direct-to-layout workflow, archiving. Opt. contour cutting; Wasatch ColoRIP upgrade; exclusive editions for various printer OEMs.
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JPEG2000, PSD, PDF, PDF-X, more
Win, Vista, Win 7
$3495
For digital textile printing. Seamless repeats, Cut Estimator, hot folders, direct-to-layout workflow. Opt: contour cutting; ColoRIP upgrade; editions for several OEMs.
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JPEG2000, PSD, PDF, PDF-X, more
Win, Vista, Win 7
$3495
For prod. of color seps for screen/flexo/litho. New Separations Mode in 6.8, Cut Estimator, hot folders, directto-layout workflow, archiving. Opt: contour cutting; ColoRIP upgrade; editions for various OEMs.
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JPEG2000, PSD, PDF, PDF-X, more
Win, Win 7, Vista
$25,000
Supports wide-format printers, CtP, and directimaging presses. Job mgmt, imposition, ink remapping, PDF creation, preflighting, scriptable hot folders.
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JPEG2000, PSD, PDF, PDF-X, more
Win, Win 7, Vista
$1200$2000
Capable of driving wide-format printers as well as CtP and direct-imaging presses. www.bigpicture.net