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2012-2013 Comprehensive Specs On:
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Making a Printer Choice Welcome to the 2012-2013 Printer Sourcebook, from the editors of The Big Picture magazine. A print shop’s livelihood relies heavily on its roster of in-house machines. With more than 200 wide-format printers on the market, however, making a purchase decision for a new printer is no easy task. Yes, buyers often appreciate a variety of options, but too many choices can lead to chaos and increase the risk of making a buying mistake. It’s not like a trip to the grocery store, after all – you don’t have the luxury of rolling your cart down an aisle that features all the printer options in one place, allowing you to conveniently compare size, prices, and quality of machines. Yes, you can wait until the next big tradeshow or take the time to visit various manufacturers’ showrooms, but it’s important that you’re first aware of all the options available to you. The Big Picture is here to help. To save you the hassle of gathering all the details on the printers that are out there, we’ve assembled comprehensive specs on rollfed, flatbed, and hybrid printers across the marketplace, as well as RIPs, and provide them here. Our 2012-2013 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 - east and Midwest us, eastern canada Ben Stauss - West and south us, Western canada, europe, Asia business Development Managers Rick Bachelder, Kathy Boydstun, Terry Corman, Scott Crosby, Brandon Gabriel, Michael Garcia, Kirk Green, Robert Kissel, Tina McLaughlin, Craig Miller, Carmen Rad, Greg Root, Jared Smith, Mark Taylor editorial Advisory board
• Rollfed printers: This section, “Decision Time – Rollfed Printers,” charts nearly 150 printers from 22 manufacturers around the marketplace. • Flatbeds and hybrid printers: Titled “Flatbeds Forever,” the second section includes specs on more than 90 flatbed and hybrid printers, for those shops that need more production-oriented or special-use machines. • RIPs: Finally, in “Destination RIPS,” we supply data on nearly 50 third-party sources for RIPs. In the two printer charts, 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 2012 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
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Decision Time:
Rollfed Printers Detailed specifications on 148 wide-format machines. In life, we face several milestone decisions that lead to investments that can have a significant effect on our financial futures: Which college to attend? Which career path to choose? Which home to buy? And for print providers: Which wide-format printers to purchase? Investing in an exemplary rollfed machine can mean the difference between producing incredible graphics on time to outputting mediocre work and perhaps missing a deadline. In an ideal world, when making a printer-buying decision you’d be able to test drive every rollfed on the market, but let’s face it, ample research coupled with knowledge of your customers’ needs (current and future) as well as a bit of gut instinct oftentimes has to suffice. With the tremendous number of wide-format printers available, you need a starting point to identify the printers most suited to your workflow and production needs. Enter The Big Picture’s annual rollfed printer charts. On the pages that follow are specifications and data for nearly 150 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 and hybrid printers in our August issue.
Trends and specs Twenty-two companies responded to our requests for information on their rollfed printers this year. Some trends to keep in mind when looking over the specs: New introductions: Of the 148 printers listed here, 50 were introduced in 2011 or 2012. 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: Nearly 30 rollfed printers indicated
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here utilize UV-curing technologies, which is slightly higher than last year but more than double the number indicated in our 2008 rollfed report. A solvent slice of the printer pie: Since 2008, the number of true solvent rollfeds featured in our charts has decreased by 52%. But, in the last three years, the number of solvent machines has remained relatively steady. As for mild solvents (aka eco- or low-solvent, etc.), this segment has continued to grow each year with nearly a 25% upswing since 2008. This year, nearly 30% of all machines fall into the solvent/mildsolvent category. 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 15% of the printers here are making white ink available, which 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. In the case of companies listing printers from two different divisions or two different nameplates, we’ve typically combined these under the single company name. • Printer model: We’ve generally combined models if the only difference between them is maximum media width or number of colors offered (a few exceptions were made for space purposes). • 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 rolland sheetfed printers can accommodate thicker media (or have a flatbed option/module), we have added this spec for your convenience. It’s listed in millimeters or inches. • 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 true resolution: What is the minimum true resolution in dots per inch (dpi)? • Maximum true resolution: What is the maximum true resolution in dpi? • 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/hour) 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 particular printer model introduced? • Price: What’s the selling price of this printer in US dollars? Many companies do not answer this; we provided where available.
• 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. And note that some printer manufacturers were unable to reply to our requests for information due to deadline constraints, so these companies and their printers were not included. 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 LinkedIn (linkedin.com/groups?gid=1823369), Twitter (twitter.com/ bigpicturemag), Pinterest (pinterest.com/bigpicturemag), and Facebook (facebook.com/thebigpicturemagazine). www.bigpicture.net
rollfed printers Company
Model
Max. Media Width (in.)
Max. Media Thickness
Media Handled
Printhead Tech
Colors
Ink Types
Min. Resolution (dpi)
Max. Resolution (dpi)
Agfa agfa.com
Jeti 3312/24
126
0.5 in.
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcm
Solvent
300/300
600/600
Jeti 3324 Aquajet
126
0.3 in.
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcm
Aq Pig
400/800
400/800
See ad on pg.33.
Jeti 3348 Galaxy
126
0.5 in.
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcm
UV-Curable
300/300
600/1200
Jeti 3348 Jetspeed
126
0.5 in.
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYK
UV-Curable
300/300
300/300
Jeti 3348 HSS
128
0.125 in.
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYK
Solvent
300/600
300/600
Jeti 5024
200
0.5 in.
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcm
Solvent
300/300
600/600
Jeti 5048 XL
196
0.125 in.
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYK
UV-Curable
300/600
300/600
ATPColor atpcolor.com
ATPColor DFP1320
132
1.4 mm
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYK
Sublimation
600
Canon USA usa.canon.com
imageProGraf iPF605
24
0.8 (roll), 1.5 (sheet) mm
Roll, Sheet
Inkjet Thermal
CMYK + multi K/ Aq Dye, Aq Pig gray
1200
1200/2400
imageProGraf iPF610/iPF710
24/36
0.8 (roll), 1.5 (sheet) mm
Roll, Sheet
Inkjet Thermal
CMYK + multi K/ Aq Dye, Aq Pig gray
1200
1200/2400
imagpeProGraf iPF650/iPF750
24/36
0.8 (roll), 1.5 (sheet) mm
Roll, Sheet
Inkjet Thermal
CMYK + multi K/ Aq Dye, Aq Pig gray
1200
1200/2400
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
imageProGraf iPF 760
36
0.07-0.08 mm
Roll , Sheet
Inkjet Thermal
CMYK + matte black
Aq Dye, Aq Pig
1200 x 1200
1200 x 2400
imageProGraf iPF765
36
0.07-0.08 mm
Roll, Sheet
Inkjet Thermal
CMYK + matte black
Aq Dye, Aq Pig
1200 x 1200
1200 x 2400
imageProGraf iPF815
44
0.8 mm
Roll, Sheet
Inkjet Thermal
CMYK + multi K/ Aq Dye, Aq Pig gray
1200
1200/2400
imageProGraf iPF825
44
0.8 mm
Roll, Sheet
Inkjet Thermal
CMYK + multi K/ Aq Dye, Aq Pig gray
1200
1200/2400
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
imageProGraf iPF6300
24
0.8 (roll), 1.5 Roll, Sheet (cut sheet) mm
Inkjet Thermal
CMYKRGBcmk + photo cyan + multi K/gray
Aq Pig
1200
1200/2400
imageProGraf iPF6300S
24
0.8 (roll), 1.5 Roll, Sheet (cut sheet) mm
Inkjet Thermal
CMYKRGBcmyk + photo cyan, magenta + multi K/gray
Aq Pig
1200
1200/2400
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
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
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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600
Max Speed [ft2/hr @ res (dpi)]
High-Quality Speed [ft2/hr @ res (dpi)]
n/a
n/a
Jeti Soft 1
2006
650 @ 400
550 @ 400
Jeti Soft
862 @ 600
Warranty
Onsite Service
Training
n/a
1 yr
Avail. 2
Incl.
Backlit camera option. 1 Opt. Caldera, Onyx, Wasatch; 2 avail w/JetiWorx program.
2008
n/a
1 yr
Avail. 1
Incl.
1
770 @ 800
Jeti Soft
1
2008
n/a
1 yr
Avail.
2
Incl.
Opt. Caldera, Onyx, Wasatch; 2 avail w/JetiWorx program.
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.
n/a
n/a
Jeti Soft 1
2004
n/a
1 yr
Avail. 2
Incl.
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.
1776 @ 600
807 @ 600
ATPColor
2012
n/a
1 yr
n/a
Opt.
On Board Sublimation unit, 12 Ricoh G4 printheads and heated calender. Opt. InLine Cutting System. Distributed in North America by Splash of Color (splashofcolor.com).
609 @ 1200
72 @ 2400
Opt.
2007
$1295
1 yr
n/a
n/a
Incl. PosterArtist Lite, HDI driver for AutoCAS, 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 AutoCAS, 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.
733 @ unspecified dpi
n/a
Opt.
2012
$4495
1 yr
Avail. 1
Opt.
Incl. Colortrac Scanner, SmartWorks MFP Software, touch-screen monitor, PosterArtist Lite, more. 1 Extended Carepak: $25.
733 @ unspecified dpi
n/a
Opt.
2012
$4995
1 yr
Avail. 1
Opt.
Incl. 160g hard drive, Colortrac Scanner, SmartWorks MFP Software, touch-screen monitor, PosterArtist Lite, more. 1 Extended Carepak: $25.
688 @ 1200
89 @ 1200
Opt.
2010
$5795
1 yr
n/a
n/a
Incl. PosterArtist Lite, HDI driver for AutoCAS, 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 AutoCAS, 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. Canon cont. on next pg.
Year Intro’d
RIP
Price
Notes
Avail. w/ JetiWorx program.
1
1 Opt. Caldera, Onyx, Wasatch; 2 avail w/JetiWorx program. High speed solvent unit. 1 Opt. Caldera, Onyx, Wasatch. Backlit camera option. 1 Opt. Caldera, Onyx, Wasatch; 2 avail. w/ JetiWorx program.
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rollfed printers Company
Canon USA usa.canon.com
Durst Image Technology durstus.com
EFI efi.com
Epson America proimaging.epson.com
Model
imageProGraf iPF8300S
Max. Media Width (in.)
Max. Media Thickness
Media Handled
Printhead Tech
Colors
CMYKRGBcmyk + photo cyan, magenta + multi K/gray CMYKRGBcmyk + photo cyan, magenta + multi K/gray CMYKRGBcmk + photo cyan + multi K/g
Min. Resolution (dpi)
Max. Resolution (dpi)
Aq Pig
1200
1200/2400
Aq Pig
1200
1200/2400
Aq Pig
1200
1200/2400
600 x 600
Ink Types
44
0.8 (roll), 1.5 (sheet) mm
Roll, Sheet
Inkjet Thermal
image ProGraf iPF9000S
60
0.8 (roll), 1.5 (sheet) mm
Roll, Sheet
Inkjet Thermal
image ProGraf iPF9100
60
0.8 (roll), 1.5 (sheet) mm
Roll, Sheet
Inkjet Thermal
Rho 320R
126
2 mm
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmW + spot + varnish
UV-Curable
600 x 600
Rho P10 320R
126
2 mm
Roll 1
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmW 2
UV-Curable
1000
Rho 500R
197
2 mm
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmW + spot
UV-Curable
600 x 600
600 x 600
Rhotex 320
126
2 mm
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmk + spot
Aq Dye
600 x 600
600 x 600
Vutek TX3250r
126.5
0.125 in.
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmyk
UV-Curable, Mild Solvent, Dye-Sub
540
1080
Vutek QS3250r
126.5
0.125 in.
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmyk
UV-Curable
540
540/1080
Vutek GS3250r
126.5
0.125 in.
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcm
UV-Curable
600
1000
Vutek GS5000r
198
0.125 in.
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmykW
UV-Curable
600
1000/2000
R3225
126
0.04 in.
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYK
UV-Curable
300 x 300 1
600 x 1200 1
Stylus Pro 7700
24
1.5 mm
Roll, Sheet Inkjet Piezo
CY+ Vivid Magenta, PK/ MK
Aq Pig
360 x 360
720 x 1440
Stylus Pro 7890
24
1.5 mm
Roll, Sheet Inkjet Piezo
See notes 1
Aq Pig
360 x 360
1440 x 2880
Stylus Pro 7900
24
1.55 mm
Roll, Sheet Inkjet Piezo
See notes 1
Aq Pig
360 x 360
1440 x 2880
Stylus Pro WT7900
24
1.5 mm
Roll, Sheet Inkjet Piezo
See notes 1
Aq Pig
720 x 1440
1440 x 1440
Stylus Pro 7900CTP
24
1.5 mm
Roll, Sheet Inkjet Piezo
See notes 1
Aq Pig
360 x 360
1440 x 2880
Stylus Pro 9700
44
1.5 mm
Roll, Sheet Inkjet Piezo
CY + Vivid Magneta, PK/MK
Aq Pig
360 x 360
720 x 1440
Stylus Pro 9890
44
1.5 mm
Roll, Sheet Inkjet Piezo
See notes 1
Aq Pig
360 x 360
1440 x 2880
Stylus Pro 9900
44
1.5 mm
Roll, Sheet Inkjet Piezo
See notes 1
Aq Pig
360 x 360
1440 x 2880
Stylus Pro 11880
64
1.5 mm
Roll, Sheet Inkjet Piezo
See notes 1
Aq Pig
360 x 360
1440 x 2880
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1000
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
1440 @ unspecified dpi
Warranty
Onsite Service
Training
$4995
1 yr
n/a
n/a
Canon begins on previous pg. Incl. printer driver, plug-in for Photoshop, Poster Artist Lite, Printer Driver Extra kit, starter paper.
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.
710 @ unspecified dpi
Caldera GrandRIP+
2008
n/a
6 mo 1
n/a
Incl.
Durst Quadro Array 30 printheads; highproductivity media option prints two 63-in rolls simul.; media-tracking system for 2-sided printing. 1 12 mos on printheads.
1650 @ 1000
620 @ 1000
Caldera GrandRIP+
2012
n/a
6 mo 3
n/a
Incl.
Durst Quadro Array QA10 printheads; prints on backlit, textiles, more. 1 Flatbed table option; process color additions orange/green, orange/ violet; 3 12 mos on printheads.
3760 @ unspecified dpi
1700 @ unspecified dpi
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 @ unspecified dpi
645 @ unspecified dpi
Caldera GrandRIP+
2010
n/a
6 mo 1
n/a
Incl.
Large-format soft-signage printer uses waterbased dye inks and on-board hot-air dryers. Equipped with 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.
939 @ 300
312 @ 900
EFI Fiery XF
2012
n/a
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
On-board heater/dryer. 1 Eight levels of grayscale.
619 @ 360
107 @ 720 x 1440
n/a
2010
$2995
90 days 1
See notes 2
Opt.
Price incl. stand, starter ink, more. 1 12 mos printhead warranty by Ricoh; 2 1- and 2-yr warranty add’l from Ricoh.
80 @ 1400
25 @ 1440 x 2880
Opt. 2
2010
$2995
1 yr 3
$725$1305
Opt.
1 CYck + Vivid Magenta and Vivid Light Magenta, light light black + PK/MK; 2 EFI eXpress for Epson; 3 2-yr Epson Preferred Plan avail.
n/a
n/a
EFI Colorproof XF 4.0 2
2008
$3995$7995
1 yr
$775$1375
Opt.
Opt.
2009
$8495
1 yr
$895
Year Intro’d
RIP
Price
Notes
2
CYOGck + Vivid Magenta, Vivid Light Magenta, light light black + PK/MK; 2 printer bundle only.
1
5
Opt.
CYOGckW + Vivid Magenta, Vivid Light Magenta; 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.
$865$1565
Opt.
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.
Opt.
Incl. printer stand, starter ink, more; opt auto takeup reel avail. 1 Printer (12 mos on printheads); 1-2 yr add’l warranties avail from Ricoh.
2
See note
2
See notes
3
4
66 @ 1440
25 @ 1440 x 2880
EFI eXpress CTP
2010
$9995
619 @ 360
107 @ 720 x 1440
n/a
2010
$4995
80 @ 1400
25 @ 1440 x 2880
EFI eXpress for Epson
2010
$4995
1 yr
$725$1305
Opt.
n/a
n/a
EFI Colorproof XF 4.0 2
2008
$59959995
1 yr
$775$1375
Opt.
n/a
n/a
n/a
2007
$9995
1 yr
$1495$2695
Opt.
1 yr
90 days 1 See notes2
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. Epson cont. on next pg. 1
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Epson America proimaging.epson.com
Fujifilm Graphic Systems fujifilmusa.com
Graphics One graphicsone.com
Hewlett-Packard hp.com
Model
Max. Media Width (in.)
Max. Media Thickness
Media Handled
Printhead Tech
Colors
Ink Types
Min. Resolution (dpi)
Max. Resolution (dpi)
Stylus Pro GS6000
64
1.3 mm
Roll, Sheet Inkjet Piezo
CMYKOGcm
Mild Solvent
360 x 720
1440 x 1440
SureColor S30670
64
1.3 mm
Roll, Sheet Inkjet Piezo
CMYK
Mild Solvent
360 x 720
1440 x 1440
SureColor S50670
64
1.3 mm
Roll, Sheet Inkjet Piezo
CMYKW 1
Mild Solvent
360 x 720
1440 x 1440
SureColor S70670
64
1.3 mm
Roll, Sheet Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmkW 1
Mild Solvent
360 x 720
1440 x 1440
Uvistar 1 3532
150
1 in.
Roll 1
Inkjet Piezo
CMYK
UV-Curable
300 x 300
600 x 600
Uvistar 1 5032
209
1 in.
Roll 1
Inkjet Piezo
CMYK
UV-Curable
300 x 300
600 x 600
Uvistar 2 3532
150
1 in.
Roll 1
Inkjet Piezo
CMYK
UV-Curable
600
1200 2
Uvistar 2 5032
209
1 in.
Roll 1
Inkjet Piezo
CMYK
UV-Curable
600
1200 2
Uvistar Pro8-3m
150
25 mm
Roll 1
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmyk
UV-Curable
600
1200 2
GO Rio Pro 44
44
2.1 mm
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYK
Aq Dye, Aq Pig, Sublimation
360
2880
GO EcoMax 24 Print-n-Cut
24
2 mm
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYK 1
Other 2
360
2880
GO AquaMax SX
64
2 mm
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmkW
Aq Dye, Other 1
360
1440
Designjet 111
24.6
0.2 mm 1
Roll, Sheet
Inkjet Thermal
CMYK
Aq Dye, Aq Pig
n/a
600 x 1200
Designjet 130/130r
24
0.4 mm
Sheet/ Roll Opt. 1
Inkjet Thermal
CMYKcm
Aq Dye, Aq Pig
n/a
1200 x 2400
Designjet 510
24/42
0.4 mm
Roll, Sheet
Inkjet Thermal
CMYK
Aq Dye, Aq Pig
n/a
1200 x 2400
Designjet T790 ePrinter
24/44
0.8 mm
Roll, Sheet
Inkjet Thermal
CMYK + multi K/gray
Aq Dye, Aq Pig
n/a
1200 x 1200
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 1200
Designjet T7100
42
0.4 mm
Roll
Inkjet Thermal
See notes
Aq Dye, Aq Pig
n/a
1200 x 1200
Aq Pig
n/a
1200 x 1200
Aq Pig
n/a
1200 x 1200
Designjet Z2100 Photo Printer
24/44
0.8 mm
Roll, Sheet
Inkjet Thermal
Designjet Z3200
24/44
0.8 mm
Roll, Sheet
Inkjet Thermal
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CMYKcm + photo K, multi K/gray 1 See notes
1
Max Speed [ft2/hr @ res (dpi)]
High-Quality Speed [ft2/hr @ res (dpi)]
340 @ 360 x 720 (2 pass)
32 @ 1440 (16 pass)
ColorBurst Pro Production
2008
620 @ 360 x 720 78 @ 1440 x (2 pass) 1440 (16 pass)
Onyx GamaPrint Pro
n/a
36 @ 1440 x 1440 (16 pass)
n/a
36 @ 1440 x 1440 (16 pass)
3000 @ 300
560 @ 600
3800 @ 300
710 @ 600
Warranty
Onsite Service
Training
$24,995 1
1 yr
n/a
Opt.
2012
$16,995
1 yr 1
n/a
Opt.
Onyx GamaPrint Pro
2012
$25,995
1 yr 2
n/a
Opt.
Onyx GamaPrint Pro
2012
$25,995
1 yr 2
n/a
Opt.
n/a
n/a
1 yr
Incl.
Incl.
Multi-roll capability (3 rolls up to 65-in. wide simul). 1 Flatbed table opt.
n/a
n/a
1 yr
Incl.
Incl.
Multi-roll capability (3 rolls up to 65-in. wide simul). 1 Flatbed table opt.
Year Intro’d
RIP
ColorGate Production Server Fujifilm Ed. ColorGate Production Server 5.4 Fujifilm Ed.
Price
2991 @ 600
560 @ 1200
ColorGate Production Server v7, Caldera v9
3900 @ 600
710 @ 1200
ColorGate Production Server v7, Caldera v9
2011
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
2960 @ unspecified dpi
n/a
ColorGate Production Server v7, Caldera v9
2012
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
2007
$7995
1 yr
n/a
Opt.
400 @ unspecified dpi 100 @ unspecified dpi 170 @ unspecified dpi
400 @ unspecified dpi 100 @ unspecified dpi
90 sec/pg @ unspecified dpi
2011
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Notes
Epson begins on previous pg. Features UltraChrome GS solvent-based, virtually odorless inks (no Nickel compounds). 1 With add’l $3000 mail-in rebate. Epson MicroPiezo TFP printheads; Epson UltraChrome GS2 solvent inks with newly formulated yellow (odorless, no need for dryers or special ventilation, and no Nickel compounds). 1 2-yr Epson Preferred Plan avail. Epson MicroPiezo TFP printheads; Epson UltraChrome GS2 solvent inks with newly formulated yellow (odorless, no need for dryers or special ventilation, and no Nickel compounds). 1 Dual CMYK, opt. white; 2 2-yr Epson Preferred Plan avail. Epson MicroPiezo TFP printheads; Epson UltraChrome GS2 solvent inks with newly formulated yellow. 1 White or metallic opt. 2 2-yr Epson Preferred Plan avail.
Parallel Drop Size technology, linear encoder, real-time ink temperature controls, multi-roll capability, and on-press scale-up and color correction features. 1 Flatbed table opt.; 2 max. apparent. Parallel Drop Size technology, linear encoder, real-time ink temperature controls, multi-roll capability, and on-press scale-up and color correction features. 1 Flatbed table opt.; 2 max. apparent. Parallel Drop Size technology, linear encoder, real-time ink temperature controls, multi-roll capability, and on-press scale-up and color correction features. 1 Flatbed table opt.; 2 max. apparent.
Wasatch SoftRIP Opt. Wasatch SoftRIP 6.9 Wasatch SoftRIP 6.9
2011
$8995
1 yr
n/a
Opt.
2012
$15,495
1 yr
n/a
Opt.
21.5 min/pg @ unspecified dpi
n/a
2010
$1150
1 yr
n/a
Opt.
245 @ unspecified dpi
17.5 min/pg @ unspecified dpi
Opt. 2
2004
$1190/ $1381
1 yr
n/a
Opt.
80/55 sec/pg @ unspecified dpi 93/103 D prints/ hr @ unspecified dpi
16 min/pg @ unspecified dpi
Opt. 1
2008
$1850/ $2850
1 yr
n/a
Opt.
n/a
n/a
2011
$2500/ $4300
1 yr
n/a
Opt.
Incl. printer stand, introductory ink cartridges.
103 D prints/hr @ unspecified dpi
n/a
n/a
2011
$6190 1
1 yr
n/a
Opt.
Incl. printer stand, introductory ink, spindle, more. 1 $7090 PostScript.
1320 @ unspecified dpi
96 @ unspecified dpi
n/a
2010
$10,995
1 yr
n/a
Opt.
Incl. printer stand, media bin, more. 1 CMY, matte black, dark gray, gray.
2 min/pg @ unspecified dpi
15 min/pg @ unspecified dpi
Opt. 1
2006
$2895/ $4795
1 yr
n/a
Opt.
Incl. spindle, media roll, stand, rear tray, more. 1 Light gray/matte black. 2 EFI Designer Ed. 5.1.
2 min/pg @ unspecified dpi
12.4 min/pg @ unspecified dpi
2008
$3395$7475
Opt.
Incl. stand, introductory ink cartridges, spindle, media roll, rear tray, more. Z3200ps incl. HP Advanced Profiling Solution. 1 CMYKBGcm multi k/gray, chromatic red, gloss enhancer. HP cont. on next pg.
n/a
Adobe PS 3
1 yr
n/a
Incl. take-up system, ink. On-board heater/dryer. Incl. RIP and ink. On-board heater/dryer. 1 Plus flush; 2 water-based resin Sepiax inks. Incl. RIP, ink. Onboard heater/dryer. 1 Waterbased resin Sepiax inks. Incl. introductory ink cartridges, more. 1 Front path 0.2 mm; rear path 0.4 mm. Incl. ink cartridges, input/output tray, media samples, more. 1 Roll std. on 130r; 2 EFI Designer Ed. 5.1 for HP. 42-in. model incl. printer stand, media bin. 1 EFI Designer Ed. 5.1 for HP.
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Hewlett-Packard hp.com
KIP America kip.com
Matan Digital Printers matanprinters.com
Model
Max. Media Width (in.)
Max. Media Thickness
Media Handled
Printhead Tech
Colors
Ink Types
Min. Resolution (dpi)
Max. Resolution (dpi)
Designjet Z5200
44
0.8 mm
Roll, Sheet
Inkjet Thermal
CMYKcm + photo K 1
Aq Pig
n/a
600 x 600
Designjet Z6200
42/60
0.55 mm
Roll
Inkjet Thermal
CMYKcm + photo K, multi K/gray 1
Aq Pig
n/a
1200 x 1200
Designjet L26500
61
0.5 mm
Roll
Inkjet Thermal
CMYKcm
Latex
n/a
1200 x 1200
Designjet L28500
104
0.5 mm
Roll
Inkjet Thermal
CMYKcm
Latex
n/a
1200 x 1200
Scitex TJ8350
65
0.02 in.
Roll, Sheet Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcm
Solvent
n/a
600 x 600 1
Scitex TJ8600
126
0.02 in.
Roll, Sheet Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcm
UV-Curable
n/a
600 x 600 1
Scitex XP2500
126
n/a
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYK
UV-Curable
n/a
360 x 360
Scitex XP5100
199
n/a
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmyk
UV-Curable
n/a
360 x 360
Scitex XP5300
199
n/a
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYK
UV-Curable
360 x 360
Scitex XP5500
199
n/a
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYK
UV-Curable
n/a
360 x 360
Scitex LX600
104
0.8 in.
Roll
Inkjet Thermal 1
CMYKcm
Latex
n/a
1200 x 1200
Scitex LX820
126
0.8 mm
Roll
Inkjet Thermal 1
CMYKcm
Latex
n/a
1200 x 1200
Scitex LX850
126
0.03 in.
Roll
Inkjet Thermal 1
CMYKcm
Latex
1200 x 1200
C7800
36
0.2 mm
Roll, Sheet
Toner
CMYK
Dry Toner
600 x 2400
Barak 16 3m
150
1 in.
Roll 1
Inkjet Piezo
CMYK
UV-Curable
300
600
Barak 16 5m
209
1 in.
Roll 1
Inkjet Piezo
CMYK
UV-Curable
300
600
Barak HS 3m
150
1 in.
Roll
1
Inkjet Piezo
CMYK
UV-Curable
300
600
Barak HS 5m
209
1 in.
Roll 1
Inkjet Piezo
CMYK
UV-Curable
300
600
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n/a
n/a
600 x 2400
Max Speed [ft2/hr @ res (dpi)]
High-Quality Speed [ft2/hr @ res (dpi)]
445 @ unspecified dpi
5.1 min/pg @ unspecified dpi
n/a
2010
1225/1500 @ unspecified dpi
3.2 min/pg @ unspecified dpi
n/a
246 @ 4-pass bidirectional
68 @ 16-pass bidirectional
753 @ 2-pass bidirectional
99 @ 16-pass bidirectional
Warranty
Onsite Service
Training
$4745
1 yr
n/a
Opt.
HP begins on previous pg. Incl. stand, introductory ink cartridges, sample media roll, spindle, more. 1 Matte black/ light gray.
2010
$8995/ $15,995
1 yr
n/a
Opt.
Incl. stand, ink cartridges, maintenance cartridge, media roll, more. 1 Matte black, light gray, chromatic red.
Opt. 1
2011
n/a
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
Incl. cleaning container, sample media, takeup reel, waste-management diverter, more. 1 Various incl.: Caldera, ColorGate, Onyx, SAi, Shiraz, Wasatch.
Opt. 1
2011
n/a
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
Incl. ink maintenance kit, printer stand, takeup reel, 61/104-in. loading accessory, more. Various from: Caldera, ColorGate, Onyx, SAi, Shiraz, Wasatch.
2008
n/a
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
1
Max. apparent resolution.
2010
n/a
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
1
Max. apparent resolution.
2011
n/a
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
n/a
n/a
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
2008
n/a
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
2011
n/a
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
Year Intro’d
RIP
Caldera GrandRIP+, Onyx ProductionHouse Caldera GrandRIP+ v8, Onyx ProductionHouse X10 Caldera GrandRIP+, Onyx ProductionHouse Caldera GrandRIP+, Onyx ProductionHouse X10 Caldera GrandRIP+ v8, Onyx ProductionHouse X10 Caldera GrandRIP+, Onyx ProductionHouse
Price
Notes
1
5166 @ unspecified dpi
n/a
5166 @ unspecified dpi
n/a
2852 @ unspecified dpi
n/a
1600 @ unspecified dpi
n/a
3230 @ unspecified dpi
n/a
3500 @ unspecified dpi
n/a
1691 @ unspecified dpi
418 @ unspecified dpi
Opt. 2
2010
n/a
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
Incl. pneumatic gun, 19-in. LCD monitor, HP webcam, more. 1 HP Wide Scan Printing Technology; 2 Onyx and Caldera RIP software for HP Scitex.
1905 @ unspecified dpi
947 @ unspecified dpi
Opt. 2
2011
n/a
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
Incl. pneumatic gun, 19-in. LCD monitor, HP webcam, more. 1 HP Wide Scan Printing Technology; 2 Onyx and Caldera RIP software for HP Scitex.
1905 @ unspecified dpi
484 @ unspecified dpi
Opt. 2
2011
n/a
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
Incl. pneumatic gun, 19-in. LCD monitor, HP webcam, more. 1 HP Wide Scan Printing Technology; 2 Onyx and Caldera RIP software for HP Scitex.
3500 @ 600 dpi
3500 @ 600 dpi KIP Color RIP
1591 @ unspecified dpi
1032 @ unspecified dpi
1902 @ unspecified dpi 3000 @ unspecified dpi 3800 @ unspecified dpi
1183 @ unspecified dpi 1032 @ unspecified dpi 1183 @ unspecified dpi
2012
$74,995
90 days
n/a
Incl.
Quick Switch technology, Cost Review, technical and graphics software package, integrated solution keycode, auto stacker, KipFold, touchscreen printing, Windows driver, AutoCAD driver. 1 Opt. Caldera, Flexi, EFI, DevStudio.
Caldera
2007
n/a
1 yr
n/a
n/a
1
Flatbed table option.
Caldera
2007
n/a
1 yr
n/a
n/a
1
Flatbed table option.
Caldera
2009
n/a
1 yr
n/a
n/a
1
Flatbed table option.
Caldera
2009
n/a
1 yr
n/a
n/a
1
Flatbed table option.
1
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Mimaki USA mimakiusa.com
Model
Max. Media Width (in.)
Max. Media Thickness
Media Handled
Printhead Tech
Colors
OcĂŠ North America oceusa.com
Polytype polytypeamerica.com PrinterEvolution printerevolution.com
Roland DGA rolanddga.com
Aq Dye, Solvent, Mild Solvent, Sublimation Aq Dye, Solvent, Mild Solvent, Sublimation Aq Dye, Solvent, Mild Solvent, Sublimation Solvent, Sublimation Aq Dye, Solvent, Mild Solvent, Sublimation Aq Dye/ Pig, Solvent, Mild Solvent, Sublimation
Min. Resolution (dpi)
Max. Resolution (dpi)
CJV30-60/100
24/40
0.25 in.
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmW
CJV30-130/160
52/62
0.25 in.
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmW
JV33130/160/260
54/64/98
0.25 in.
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmW
JV34-260
106
0.04 in.
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmW + varnish
JV5-130/160
54/64
0.25 in.
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmW
JV5-320S/320DS
128
0.25 in.
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmW + multi gray
JV400130LX/160LX
53/63
n/a
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKW
Latex
600
1200
TS34-1800A
75
0.04 in.
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcm
Aq Pig, Sublimation
540
1440
ValueJet 1204GA
51
0.65 mm 1
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYK
Mild Solvent 2
n/a
1440
ValueJet 1324
54
2 mm
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYK
Mild Solvent 1
360 x 720
1440 x 1440
ValueJet 1624
64
2.5 mm
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYK
Mild Solvent 1
360 x 720
1440 x 1440
Aq Dye
360 x 360
720 x 720
See ad on IFC.
Mutoh America mutoh.com
Ink Types
540
1440
1440
n/a
1440
n/a
540
1440
1440
n/a
1440
n/a
ValueJet 1628TD Textile Printer
64
4 mm
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKRGBOVcmyk
ValueJet 1638
64
2.5 mm
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYK
Mild Solvent 1
n/a
1440
ValueJet 1638W
64
2.5 mm
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYK
Aq Dye, Sublimation
n/a
1440 1
ValueJet 2606
102
2 mm
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcm
Mild Solvent 1
540 x 720
1440 x 1440
ValueJet 2628TD
104
4 mm
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKRGBOVcmyk
Aq Dye
360 x 360
720 x 720
ColorWave Poster Printer
42
10 mm
Roll
Toner
CMYK
Solid Toner
300 x 450
600 x 600
ColorWave 650
42
10 mm
Roll
Toner
CMYK
Solid Toner
300 x 450
600 x 600
Virtu Evolvo 50
196.9
25 mm
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmW
UV-Curable
1200 1
Evo33
126
0.125 in.
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYK
Aq Dye, Sublimation, Solvent 1
400
30/54
1 mm
Roll, Sheet Inkjet Piezo
CMYK
Mild Solvent
360 x 720
720 x 1440
30/52
1 mm
Roll, Sheet Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmW+Silv Mt
Mild Solvent
360 x 720
720 x 1440
VersaCamm SP300i/540i VersaCamm VS 300/540
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600
Max Speed [ft2/hr @ res (dpi)]
High-Quality Speed [ft2/hr @ res (dpi)]
185 @ 540 x 720
95.7 @ 720 x 1440
n/a
n/a
185 @ 540
133 @ 540 x 1080
RasterLink Pro IV 1
185 @ 540
133 @ 540 x 1080
333 @ 540 x 720
Warranty
Onsite Service
Training
$12,995/ $16,995
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
Printer-cutter, on-board heater/dryer.
2009
$19,995/ $21,995
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
Printer-cutter; on-board heater/dryer. 1 3rdparty RIPs opt.
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.
146 @ 720 x 1440
RasterLink Pro 5
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
$39,995/ $44,095
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.
1
195 @ 900 x 1200
145 @ 1200
RasterLink 6
2012
$29,995/ $31,995
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
345 @ 540 x 720
190 @ 1440
RasterLink Pro5-TA
2012
$29,995
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
140 @ unspecified
n/a
SAi PhotoPrint 10
2011
$11,995
1 yr
n/a
n/a
545 @ 360 x 720
63 @ 720
Opt.
2011
$18,495
2 yr
n/a
n/a
600 @ 360 x 720
72 @ 720
SAi
2011
$22,995
2 yr
n/a
n/a
447 @ 360
79 @ 720
Opt.
2010
$29,995
1 yr
n/a
n/a
2012
$27,995
1 yr
n/a
n/a
1
Eco-Ultra Solvent inks.
2012
$27,995
1 yr
n/a
n/a
1
Max. apparent resolution.
1012 @ unspecified dpi 1012 @ unspecified dpi
n/a n/a
Year Intro’d
RIP
SAi PhotoPrint 10 SAi PhotoPrint 10
Price
Notes
On-board heater/dryer. DS is dye-sub version. 3rd-party RIPs opt.
White latex ink, low-heat curing, reusable 600-ml ink cartridges. On-board heater/dryer, variable-dot technology, uninterrupted ink supply system, staggered piezo printheads. Prints on Mutoh Ready2Print pre-grommeted and pre-hemmed material. 1 1.42 mm pregrommeted 2 Eco-Ultra Solvent inks. On-board heater/dryer. Incl. automatic sheetoff function, i2: Intelligent Interweave Printing Technique. 1 Eco-Ultra Solvent inks. On board heater dryer. Incl. automatic sheet-off function, i2 Inteligent Interweave Printing. Incl. i2 Intelligent Interweaving Printing Technology.
On-board heater/dryer. Incl. i2 Intelligent Interweaving Printing Technology. 1 Eco-Ultra Solvent inks. Incl. i2 Intelligent Interweaving Printing Technology.
185 @ 720
85 @ 720
Onyx
2006
$47,495
1 yr
n/a
n/a
447 @ 360
79 @ 720
Opt.
2010
$49,995
1 yr
n/a
n/a
1141 @ 300 x 450
204 @ 600 x 600
PowerM Plus Controller 1
2011
$47,590
1 yr
Varies
Opt.
1459 @ 300 x 450
204 @ 600 x 600
PowerM Plus Controller 1
2012
$43,990
90 days
Varies
Opt.
3445 @ unspecified dpi
1184 @ unspecified dpi
Various
2010
n/a
1 yr 2
n/a
n/a
1
Water-based dye-sub textile printer; originally a Vutek 3360 chassis, it’s been upgraded w/ new ink-delivery system, Spectra Q-class true grayscale variable-drop heads, new motioncontrol system, and updated electronics and computer interface. 1 Bio-solvent or waterbased dye-sub.
1159 @ 400
775 @ 600
70/149 @ 360 17/49.5 @ 720 x x 720 1440 104/284 @ 360 28/54 @ 720 x 720 x1440
Caldera GrandRIP+
Roland VersaWorks Roland VersaWorks
2011
2009 2010
n/a
$13,995/ $18,995 $16,495/ $23,995
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
1 yr
n/a
n/a
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
Océ CrystalPoint technology with Océ TonerPearls solid toner, 2 to 6 rolls, standard top delivery tray, opt. rear copy delivery tray, media take-up unit. 1 Opt. Onyx ProductionHouse X10/ PosterShop X10. Océ CrystalPoint technology with Océ TonerPearls solid toner, 2 to 6 rolls, opt. rear stacker, opt. folder. 1 Opt. Onyx ProductionHouse X10/PosterShop X10. Min/max apparent; 2 6 mos on printheads.
Features Roland Intelligent Pass Control technology. On-board heater/dryer. Roland cont. on next pg.
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rollfed printers Company
Roland DGA rolanddga.com
Seiko Instruments USA seiko-i.com See ad on OBC, pg. 26.
Signs Internat’l Distributor sidsigns.com
Splash of Color splashofcolor.com
Summa summausa.com Teckwin Internat’l teckwin-usa.com
Model
Max. Media Width (in.)
Max. Media Thickness
Media Handled
Printhead Tech
Colors
Ink Types
Min. Resolution (dpi)
Max. Resolution (dpi)
VersaCamm VS640
64
1 mm
Roll, Sheet Inkjet Piezo
4/6/8 1
Mild Solvent
360 x 720
VersaArt RE-640
64
1 mm
Roll, Sheet Inkjet Piezo
CMYK
Mild Solvent
1440
VersaArt RS-640
64
1 mm
Roll, Sheet Inkjet Piezo
CMYK
Mild Solvent
360 x 540
720 x 1440
SolJet Pro III XJ540/640/740
54/64/74
1 mm
Roll, Sheet Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcm
Mild Solvent
360 x 360
1440 x 1440
2008 SolJet Pro III XC-540
54
1 mm
Roll, Sheet Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcm
Mild Solvent
360 x 360
1440 x 1440
SolJet Pro III XC540 MT
54
1 mm
Roll, Sheet Inkjet Piezo
CMYKW+Mt
Mild Solvent
360 x 360
1440 x 1440
Hi-Fi Express FP-740
74
40 mm
Roll, Sheet Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcm
Sublimation
270 x 360
720 x 720
UV-Curable
360 x 720
1440 x 1440
UV-Curable
360 x 720
1440 x 1440
Inkjet Piezo
1440
VersaUV LEC-330
30
1 mm
VersaUV LEC-540
54
1 mm
Roll, Sheet Inkjet Piezo
AdvancedJet AJ-1000i
104
1 mm
Roll, Sheet Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcm
Mild Solvent
180 x 360
720 x 720
ColorPainter W-54s
54
0.248 in.
Roll, Sheet Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcm 1
Mild Solvent
360 x 360
900 x 900
ColorPainter W-64s
64
0.248 in.
Roll, Sheet Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcm 1
Mild Solvent
360 x 360
900 x 900
ColorPainter H274s/H2-104s
74/104
0.393 in.
Roll, Sheet Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmk + multi K/gray
Mild Solvent
360 x 360
900 x 900
Triton 180/210/ S210/S250
71/83/ 83/98
10 mm
Rigid, Roll 1 Inkjet Piezo
CMYK
Mild Solvent
540 x 720
720 x 1440
Titan L/ Titan/ Titan GT
126
n/a
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYK/ CMYKcm
Solvent, Mild Solvent
360 x 540
720 x 720
Mercury
126
n/a
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYK/ CMYKcm
Solvent, Mild Solvent
360 x 540
720 x 720
Xpress
126
n/a
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYK
Solvent, Mild Solvent
360 x 540
720 x 720
HeatWave DFP64 v2
64
1 mm
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYK
Sublimation
360
1440
HeatWave DFP74 v2
73.6
1 mm
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYK
Sublimation
360
720
HeatWave DFP104 v2
102.3
1 mm
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYK
Sublimation
360
1440
DC4/DC4sx
30/54
.02 in.
Roll, Sheet 1
Thermal Transfer
CMYK 2
Thermal resin
304 x 609
TeckPro UV3200
130
4 mm
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmW
UV-Curable
800 x 800 1
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Roll
CMYKW +varnish CMYKW +varnish
720 x 1440
609 x 609
800 2
Max Speed [ft2/hr @ res (dpi)]
High-Quality Speed [ft2/hr @ res (dpi)]
248 @ 360 x 720
58 @ 720 x 1440
Roland VersaWorks
2010
248.6 @ 360 x 720
51.6 @ 720 x 1440
Roland VersaWorks
230 @ 360 x 540
53 @ 720 x 1140
441/450/458 @ 360
Warranty
Onsite Service
Training
$26,995
2 yr
n/a
n/a
Roland begins on previous pg. Integrated print/cut capabilities w/ Roland Intelligent Press Control technology. 1 CMYK/ CMYKcm/CMYKcmWMt.
2012
$16,995
2 yr
n/a
Incl.
Includes stand, media clamps, media holder, replacement sheet cutting blade, more.
Roland VersaWorks
2008
$18,995
2 yr
n/a
n/a
Features Roland Intelligent Pass Control technology.
31/33/34 @ 1440 x 1440
Roland VersaWorks
2007
$27,995/ $31,995/ $33,995
2 yr
n/a
n/a
441 @ 360 x 360
31 @ 1440 x 1440
Roland VersaWorks
2008
$31,995
2 yr
n/a
n/a
441 @ 360
31 @ 1440
Roland VersaWorks
2009
$39,995
2 yr
n/a
n/a
2006
$41,995
2 yr
n/a
n/a
2009
$59,995
2 yr
n/a
Incl.
2010
$68,995
2 yr
n/a
Incl.
2009
$62,995
2 yr
n/a
n/a
Features Roland Intelligent Pass Control technology.
548 @ 270 x 360 30 @ 720 x 720
Year Intro’d
RIP
Roland VersaWorks Roland VersaWorks Roland VersaWorks Roland VersaWorks
Price
Notes
Choice of CMYKW or CMYKW+Metallic Silver; integrated print/cut capabilities; Roland Intelligent Pass Control technology.
Incl. take-up; Brand Purex CleanUV venting option avail.
101 @ 360 x 720
13 @ 1440
126 @ 360 x 720
n/a
968 @ 180 x 360
129 @ 720 x 720
181 @ 360 x 540
121 @ 540
Onyx RIPCenter 2
2011
$16,999$21,119
2 yr
Various
Incl.
Incl. take-up, dryer, cutter, exhaust attachment. Neon fluorescent yellow/pink; 2 Opt. Caldera, Ergosoft, SAi, Wasatch.
191 @ 360 x 540
128 @ 540
Onyx RIPCenter 2
2011
$17,999$21,999
2 yr
Various
Incl.
Incl. take-up, dryer, cutter, exhaust attachment. Neon fluorescent yellow/pink; 2 Opt. Caldera, Ergosoft, SAi, Wasatch.
1000 @ 360
377/422 @ 360 x 540
2011
$59,999/ $79,999
1 yr
Various
Incl.
Opt. mesh kit, foot switch, exhaust attachment, 8 1.5 liter packs. 1 Opt. Caldera, Ergosoft, SAi, Wasatch.
430 @ 540 x 720
187 @ 720 x 1440
2011
$18,995/ $19,995/ $23,900/ $26,900
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
On-board heater/dryer. 1 Flatbed table option.
247/818/914 @ 360 x 540
129/279/409 @ 720
2012
$24,500/ $32,500/ $35,500
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
On-board heater/dryer.
807 @ 360 x 540
312 @ 720
2012
$39,500
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
On-board heater/dryer.
1689 @ 360 x 540
753 @ 720
2011
$63,500
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
On-board heater/dryer.
230 @ 360 x 540
172 @ 360 X 540
Roland VersaWorks 1
2012
$59,995
1 yr 2
n/a
Opt.
Direct-to-fabric printer, heated calender, InLine Cutting System opt. 1 Opt: Ergosoft, Onyx, Wasatch; 2 1 yr onsite parts and labor printer, 3 yrs OBS unit.
548 @ 270 x 360
370 @ 360 x 540
Roland VersaWorks 1
2012
n/a
1 yr 2
n/a
Opt.
Direct-to-fabric printer, heated calender, InLine Cutting System opt. 1 Opt: Ergosoft, Onyx, Wasatch; 2 1 yr onsite parts and labor printer, 3 yrs OBS unit.
484 @ 360
337 @ 360 x 540
Roland VersaWorks 1
2012
n/a
1 yr 2
n/a
Opt.
Direct-to-fabric printer, heated calender, InLine Cutting System opt. 1 Opt: Ergosoft, Onyx, Wasatch; 2 1 yr onsite parts and labor printer, 3 yrs OBS unit.
93 / 116 @ 304
56 / 77 @ 609
Summa Color Control 3
2005
$12,995/ $19,995
1 yr
n/a
Varies
990 @ 800
990 @ 800
Caldera
n/a
n/a
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
Opt.
1
SAi PhotoPrint 10.5 SAi PhotoPrint 10.5 SAi PhotoPrint 10.5 SAi PhotoPrint 10.5
1
1
1 3
1
Roll option; 2 Plus 25 spot colors; FlexiSign, SignLab.
1000-dpi apparent; 2 1600-dpi apparent.
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Quality+ Versatility | Go configure
X-Press 500Q Flatbed UV Printer 60” x 120” max. media size
X-Press 500Q features: > > > >
Custom configurable and field upgradable up to 20 print heads. Configurable from CMYK to CMYK+w x4 depending on the number of print heads. Highest quality imaging made possible with ultra-fine printing dots – 7, 14, 21pl. Automatic head height adjustment adjusts the print head for media up to 4” thick.
X-Press 1000HL features: > > > >
Custom configurable and field upgradable up to 12 print heads. Configurable from CMYK or CMYKLmLc to CMYKLmLc x2 depending on the number of print heads. Full width belt-driven vaccum flatbed for accurate conveyance of rigid and roll media. Images at a fast 960 sqft/hr for quality, sellable prints.
X-Press 1000HL Hybrid – RTR/Flatbed UV Printer 126” max. media width 60”x120” max. flatbed area
Compare then create. Now you can create a wide-format printer to perform at whatever quality and versatility level your business requires. CET Color’s newest, high quality X-Press 500Q UV flatbed printer and the versatile, extra-wide X-Press 1000HL hybrid UV printer are both print head custom configurable and field upgradable. In fact all of CET Color’s wide-format UV printers can be custom configured and upgraded. So go ahead and compare other UV printers. We’re confident in our printers and that you’ll come to the see that CET Color gives you “more than you can imagine, for less than you can believe!”
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FLATBEDS
FOREVER
Specs on more than 90 flatbed and hybrid printers.
For many shops, the flatbed has become the go-to device of our industry for a variety of applications. Yes, the rollfed printer still has its place at the output table – and some would argue it still sits at the head of that table – but the flatbed and its hybrid cousin have been slowly but surely elbowing their way to more and more of the meal’s prime cuts in recent years. The flatbed’s popularity has surged because manufacturers have bolstered the machines with additional capabilities – increased speed, broader color gamuts, and improved ink technologies, superior resolutions, and so on. As a result, more can be done with flatbeds and hybrids than ever before. To help you in selecting your next flatbed or hybrid printer, we’ve collected comprehensive specifications on more than 90 machines from nearly 30 printer manufacturers, and present them here. Consider these specs a good starting point in your hardware quest. Some notes on the data: • Company: We’ve listed the manufacturer; 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 media width or colors. • Maximum media width (in inches): Media width, not image width; minimum is 24 inches. • Maximum media thickness: In millimeters or inches. • Media: What kind of media will the printer handle – is there a roll option? • Printhead technology: Most machines are inkjet piezo. • Colors: What inksets are supported?
• Ink types accepted: Most flatbeds/hybrids are UVcurable, some indicated aqueous or solvent. • Minimum/maximum resolution (true/apparent): What is the minimum/maximum true/apparent resolution? We asked for both true and apparent resolution specs; if a company provided both, we’ve listed as true/apparent in that order. If only one spec is listed, it’s typically true resolution. • Maximum speed at a specific resolution: What’s the printer’s fastest speed (sq ft/hr) and resolution (dpi)? • High-quality speed at a specific resolution: What is the speed (sq ft/hr) and resolution (dpi) for high-quality printing? • RIP: What RIP comes standard? • Year Intro’d: What year was the model introduced? • Price: What’s the selling price? • Warranty: How long is the printer warranted for? • On-site service contract: What’s the cost? • Training: Is training standard? • 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 websites. We asked for specs only on currently available flatbeds and hybrids; see our July issue for our coverage of rollfed machines. 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 appears online on bigpicture.net in late autumn. www.bigpicture.net
atbeds + hybrids Company & Contact Agfa Graphics agfa.com See ad on pg. 39.
Model
Max. Max. Media Media Media Thickness Handled Width (in.)
Ink Types
Min. Resolution
Max. Resolution
(dpi)
(dpi)
63
1.75 in.
Rigid, Opt. Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYK
UV-Curable
720
720 x 1440
Anapurna Mw
63
1.75 in.
Rigid, Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmW
UV-Curable
720
720 x 1440
Anapurna M1600
63
2 in.
Rigid, Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKW
UV-Curable
360
720 x 1440
Anapurna M2050
81.5
2 in.
Rigid, Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmW
UV-Curable
360
720 x 1440
Anapurna 2540 FB
100
1.77 in.
Rigid
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmW
UV-Curable
360/720
720 x 1440
Jeti 1224 HDC
96
2 in.
Rigid
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKW
UV-Curable
480 x 1200
480 x 1200
Jeti 1224 HDC FTR
96
2 in.
Rigid, Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKW
UV-Curable
480 x 1200
480 x 1200
Jeti Titan 3020
124 x 81
2 in.
Rigid, Opt. Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmOG + varnish
UV-Curable
480 x 1200
480 x 1200
M-Press Tiger
104
0.39 in.
Rigid, Sheet 1
Inkjet Piezo
CMYK
UV-Curable
360
1260
M-Press Leopard
132
2 in.
Rigid, Sheet 1
Inkjet Piezo
CMYK
UV-Curable
509
1260
Ajet Plus
65
2.5 in.
Rigid, Sheet, Rolll 1
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmyW
UV-Curable
1440
n/a
X-Press 500H
100
2.25 in.
Rigid, Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcyRGBOVW + multi K/gray + spot + varnish
UV-Curable
600
1200
4 in.
Rigid, Sheet
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcyRGBOVW + multi K/gray + spot + varnish
UV-Curable
360/720
720/1440
4 in.
Rigid, Sheet
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcyRGBOVW + multi K/gray + spot + varnish
UV-Curable
200/600
600/1200
4 in.
Rigid, Sheet
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcyRGBOVW + multi K/gray + spot + varnish
UV-Curable
200/600
600/1200
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcyRGBOVW + multi K/gray + spot + varnish
UV-Curable
600
1200
CET Color cetcolor.com See ad on pg. 26.
Colors
Anapurna M4f
Anderson America anderson-dpc.com
Printhead Tech
X-Press 500Q
X-Press 500X
X-Press 1000X
99
99
99
X-Press 500HL
126
2.25 in.
Rigid, Roll
Rho 750 HS
80
1.58 in. 1
Rigid, Sheet
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmW + spot + varnish 2
UV-Curable
600
600
Rho 800 Presto
98
1.58/2.75 in.
Rigid, Sheet, Opt. Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmW + spot + varnish
UV-Curable
600
600
Rho 800 HS
98
1.58/2.75 in.
Rigid, Sheet, Opt. Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmW + spot + varnish
UV-Curable
600
600
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Max Speed [ft2/hr @ res (dpi)]
High-Quality Speed
RIP
[ft2/hr @ res (dpi)]
Year Intro’d
Price
Warranty
Onsite Service
Training
Notes
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.
2009
n/a
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
Konica/Minolta printheads; price incl. pre-site install audit; has pre- and postwhite 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.
484 @ unspecified dpi
86 @ unspecified dpi
Wasatch SoftRIP Agfa ed.
2011
n/a
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
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.
13, 605 @ 360
2898 @ 720 x 1260
Apogee
2005
n/a
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
1
Flatbed table opt.
3905 @ 509
2080 @ 720 x 1260
Apogee
2011
n/a
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
1
Flatbed table opt.
301 @ unspecified dpi
230 @ unspecified dpi
Onyx
n/a
n/a
1 yr 2
n/a
Incl.
Price includes install and training. 1 Flatbed table and roll opt; 2 6 mos. printheads.
480 @ 600
240 @ 1200
Opt.1
2011
$85,499+
1 yr
n/a
Opt.
Incl. printer, computer, CET Print Spooler. 1 Caldera, Onyx.
720 @ 720
180 @ 1440
Opt.1
2012
$112,999+
1 yr
n/a
Opt.
Variable-dot grayscale printhead. Incl. printer, computer, CET Print Spooler. 1 Caldera, Onyx.
480 @ 600
240 @ 600
Opt.1
2011
$85,999+
1 yr
n/a
Opt.
Incl. printer, computer, CET Print Spooler. 1 Caldera, Onyx.
960 @ 600
480 @ 1200
Opt.1
2011
$145,000+
1 yr
n/a
Opt.
Incl. printer, computer, CET Print Spooler. 1 Caldera, Onyx.
960 @ 600
480 @ 1200
Opt.1
2012
$165,999+
1 yr
n/a
Opt.
Incl. printer, computer, CET Print Spooler. 1 Caldera, Onyx.
1940 @ unspecified dpi
1050 @ unspecified dpi
Caldera GrandRIP+
2010
n/a
6 mos3
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 @ unspecified dpi
625 @ unspecified dpi
Caldera GrandRIP+
2007
n/a
6 mos1
n/a
Incl.
Durst Quadro Array 30 printheads. Uninterrupted continous board printing, heavy-duty roll feed/take-up opt. 1 12 mos on printheads.
2400 @ unspecified dpi
1190 @ unspecified
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 cont. next pg.
2009
n/a
6 mos1
n/a
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Model
Max. Max. Media Media Media Thickness Handled Width (in.)
Durst Image Technology
EFI efi.com
Fujifilm North America fujifilmusa.com See ad on pg. 9.
Printhead Tech
Colors
Ink Types
Min. Resolution
Max. Resolution
(dpi)
(dpi)
Rho 900
98
1.58/2.75 in.
Rigid, Sheet, Opt. Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmOGVW + spot + varnish
UV-Curable
600
600
Rho 1000
98
1.58/2.75 in.
Rigid, Sheet, Opt. Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmW + spot + varnish
UV-Curable
600
600
Rho 1000 L
98
1.58/2.75 in.
Rigid, Sheet, Opt. Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmW
UV-Curable
600
600
Rho P10 250 UV
98
2.75 in.
Rigid, Sheet, Opt. Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmW 1
UV-Curable
1000
1000
Rastek T1000
52
2 in.
Rigid, Sheet, Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKW
UV-Curable
300 x 300
900 x 1200
Rastek H650
65
1.8 in.
Rigid, Sheet, Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKW
UV-Curable
300 x 300
600 x 1200
Rastek H652
65
1.8 in.
Rigid, Sheet, Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKW
UV-Curable
300 x 300
600 x 1200
Vutek QS2000
80
2 in.
Rigid, Sheet, Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmW
UV-Curable
540
1080
Vutek QS2 Pro
80
2 in.
Rigid, Sheet, Opt. Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmW
UV-Curable
1000 1
600 1
Vutek QS3220
126.5
2 in.
Rigid, Sheet, Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmW
UV-Curable
540
1080
Vutek GS2000
80
2 in.
Rigid, Sheet, Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmykW 1
UV-Curable
600
1000
Vutek GS3250
126.5
2 in.
Rigid, Sheet, Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmykW 1
UV-Curable
600
1000
Vutek GS3250LX
126.5
2 in.
Rigid, Sheet, Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmykW
UV-Curable
600
1000
Vutek HS100 Pro
126.5
2 in.
Rigid, Sheet, Opt. Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmW 1
UV-Curable
1000 2
600 2
Acuity LED 1600
63
13 mm
Rigid, Sheet, Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmW + clear
UV-Curable
400
1200
Acuity Advance LT
98.8
1.89 in.
Rigid, Sheet, Opt. Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYK
UV-Curable
720
1440
Acuity Advance
98.8
1.89 in.
Rigid, Sheet, Opt. Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKW
UV-Curable
720
1440
Acuity Advance X2
120.1
1.89 in.
Rigid, Sheet, Opt. Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKW
UV-Curable
720
1440
Acuity Advance HS
98.8
1.89 in.
Rigid, Sheet, Opt. Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKW
UV-Curable
720
1440
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High-Quality Speed
RIP
[ft2/hr @ res (dpi)]
Year Intro’d
Price
Warranty
Onsite Service
2400 @ unspecified dpi
1190 @ unspecified
Caldera GrandRIP+
2009
n/a
6 mos1
5380 @ unspecified dpi
3230 @ unspecified
Caldera GrandRIP+
2009
4090 @ unspecified dpi
2475 @ unspecified dpi
Caldera GrandRIP+
2100 @ 1000
n/a
Training
Notes
Incl.
Durst begins on prev. pg. Durst Quadro Array 30D printheads. Auto media handling. Add O/G or O/V process colors w/ no special file prep or loss of speed. 1 12 mos on printheads.
n/a
6 mos
1
n/a
Incl.
Durst Quadro Array 30M printheads. Suitable for integration into high-production screen/offset workflows. 1 12 mos on printheads.
2011
n/a
6 mos1
n/a
Incl.
Durst Quadro Array 30M printheads. Continuous vaccum belt. 1 12 mos on printheads.
650 @ 1000
Caldera GrandRIP+
2012
n/a
6 mos
n/a
Incl.
Durst Quadro Array QA10 printheads with MEMs technology for fine-art quality. 1 Process color additions O/G and O/V. 2 12 mos on printheads.
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
750 @ 540
375 @ 1080
EFI Fiery XF 1
2006
n/a
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
1000 @ 600
300 @ 1000
EFI Fiery XF
2011
n/a
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
1
4 levels of grayscale.
900 @ unspecified dpi
450 @ unspecified dpi
EFI Fiery XF
2009
n/a
1 yr
n/a
Incl. 1
1
Onsite training opt.
2000 @ unspecified dpi
1000 @ unspecified dpi
EFI Fiery XF
2009
n/a
1 yr
n/a
Incl. 2
1 Switchable to Fast-5 (4c+W); 2 onsite training opt.
2400 @ unspecified dpi
1200 @ unspecified dpi
EFI Fiery XF
2009
n/a
1 yr
n/a
Incl. 2
1 Switchable to Fast-5 (4c+W); 2 onsite training opt.
2400 @ unspecified dpi
1200 @ unspecified dpi
EFI Fiery XF
2011
n/a
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
3600 @ 600 3
n/a
EFI Fiery XF
2011
n/a
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
215 @ 400 x 600
n/a
Fujifilm RIP 1
2011
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
1 Std, w/Fujifilm Spot Color Management software; ColorGate RIP opt.
132 @ unspecified dpi
69 @ unspecified dpi
See notes 1
n/a
n/a
1 yr
Avail.
Incl.
Toshiba printheads. 1 ColorGate Production Server Fujifilm ed. 6.2 (or later), Onyx ProductionHouse 7.0 (or later).
377 @ unspecified dpi
118 @ unspecified dpi
See notes 1
n/a
n/a
1 yr
Avail.
Incl.
Toshiba printheads. 1 Colorgate Production Server Fujfiilm ed. 6.2 (or later), Onyx ProductionHouse 7 (or later).
378 @ unspecified dpi
121 @ unspecified
See notes 1
n/a
n/a
1 yr
Avail.
Incl.
Toshiba printheads. 1 ColorGate Production Server Fujifilm ed. 6.2 (or later), Onyx ProductionHouse 7.0 (or later).
657 @ unspecified dpi
245 @ unspecified dpi
Incl.
Toshiba printheads. 1 ColorGate Production Server Fujifilm ed. 6.2 (or later), Onyx ProductionHouse 7.0 (or later). Fujifilm cont. next pg.
See notes 1
n/a
n/a
1 yr
2
Avail.
1
Onyx opt.
Full inkset plus computer incl. 1 Onyx opt.
1 3
Up to 8 colors; 2 4 levels of grayscale; binary mode.
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Model
Max. Max. Media Media Media Thickness Handled Width (in.)
InkTec jetrix.co.kr
Inx International Ink inxinternational.com Matan Digital Printers USA matanprinters.com
Min. Resolution
Max. Resolution
(dpi)
(dpi)
1.89 in.
Rigid, Sheet, Opt. Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKW
UV-Curable
720
1440
Pred8tor
96
2 in.
Rigid, Sheet, Opt. Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKW + varnish
UV-Curable
720 x 900 / 1800
1200/2400
Domin8tor
120
2 in.
Rigid, Sheet
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKW + varnish
UV-Curable
720 x 900 / 1800
1200/2400
Scitex FB500
64
2.5 in.
Rigid, Sheet, Opt. Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmW
UV-Curable
n/a
600 x 1200
Scitex FB700
98.4
2.5 in.
Rigid, Sheet, Opt. Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmW
UV-Curable
n/a
600 x 1200
Scitex FB7600
65 x 126
25 mm
Rigid, Sheet
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmW
UV-Curable
n/a
600 x 600
Scitex XP2750
See notes 1
2.5 in.
Rigid, Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmyk
UV-Curable
n/a
635 x 800 / 1270 x 1600
Spyder 320
63
2 in.
Rigid, Sheet
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmOVW
UV-Curable
600
1000
Spyder V
63
1.2 in.
Rigid, Sheet
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmOVW
UV-Curable
600
1000
Onset
60
0.75 in.
Rigid, Sheet
Inkjet Piezo
CMYK
UV-Curable
600
1000
Onset S20
63
2 in.
Rigid, Sheet
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmW
UV-Curable
600
1000
Onset S40i
63
2 in.
Rigid
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcm
UV-Curable
600
1000
Jetrix 2030
120
2.36 in.
Rigid, Opt. Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmW + primer
UV-Curable
360/720
720/1440
Jetrix 2513
98
4 in.
Rigid, Opt. Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKW + varnish + primer
UV-Curable
400/600
1200
Jetrix 3015
121
4 in.
Rigid
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKW + varnish + primer
UV-Curable
400/600
1200
Inx MD 1000
96
2 in.
Rigid, Sheet 1
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKW + varnish
UV-Curable
300 x 600 2
900 x 1200
Barak iQ 3m/5m
150/ 209
1 in.
Roll 1
Inkjet Piezo
CMYK
UV-Curable
300/600
600/1200
Barak 8Q 3m/5m
150/ 209
1 in.
Roll 1
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmy
UV-Curable
300/600
600/1200
Inca Digital Printers incadigital.com
Ink Types
120.1
Hewlett-Packard hp.com See ad on pg. 3.
Colors
Acuity Advance HS-X2
Gandy Digital gandydigital.com
Printhead Tech
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High-Quality Speed
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[ft2/hr @ res (dpi)]
Year Intro’d
Price
Warranty
Onsite Service
Training
Notes
709 @ unspecified dpi
258 @ unspecified dpi
See notes 1
n/a
n/a
1 yr
Avail.
Incl.
Fujifilm begins on prev. pg. Toshiba printheads. 1 ColorGate Production Server Fujifilm ed. 6.2, Onyx ProductionHouse 7.0.
960 @ 720 x 900
400 @ 1200
ErgoSoft v14
2011
$325,000
1 yr 1
See notes 2
Incl.
Opt. 5th color (inline white or clear), auto loader/unloader, roll-to-roll rewind units. Ipad controlled GUI. 1 5-yr extended; 2 Buy in service/maintenance pkg.
1200 @ 720 x 900
500 @ 1200
ErgoSoft v14
2012
$375,000
1 yr 1
See notes 2
Incl.
Opt. 5th color (inline white or clear), auto loader/unloader, roll-to-roll rewind units. Ipad controlled GUI. 1 5-yr extended; 2 Buy in service/maintenance pkg.
398 @ unspecified dpi
93 @ unspecified
Opt. 1
2010
n/a
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
Incl. std input and output tables, HP webcam, cleaning kit, user documentation, more. 1 HP Scitex Caldera RIP or HP Scitex Onyx RIP.
861 @ unspecified dpi
202 @ unspecified
Opt. 1
2010
n/a
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
Incl. std input and output tables, HP webcam, cleaning kit, user documentation, more. 1 HP Scitex Caldera RIP or HP Scitex Onyx RIP.
5380 @ unspecified dpi
967 @ unspecified dpi
See notes 1
2011
n/a
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
1 Caldera GrandRIP+ or Onyx ProductionHouse.
1200 @ unspecified dpi
n/a
See notes 2
2009
n/a
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
1 126 in. rollfed/98.4 in. rigid; 2 Caldera GrandRIP+ or Onyx ProductionHouse.
860 @ unspecified dpi
462 @ unspecified dpi
See notes 1
2005
n/a
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
US dist.: Fujifilm (fujifilmusa.com). 1 Caldera GrandRIP+, ColorGate Production Server, Wasatch SoftRIP.
1291 @ unspecified dpi
527 @ unspecified dpi
See notes 1
n/a
n/a
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
US dist.: Fujifilm (fujifilmusa.com). 1 Caldera GrandRIP+, ColorGate Production Server, Wasatch SoftRIP.
Incl.
Fully automatic, automatic unload, assisted load, and fully manual opt. Satin, gloss, and spot gloss opt. US dist.: Fujifilm (fujifilmusa.com). 1 Caldera GrandRIP+, ColorGate Production Server, Wasatch SoftRIP.
Incl.
Sheet handling opt., satin, gloss, and spot gloss opt. US dist.: Fujifilm (fujifilmusa.com). 1 ColorGate Production Server, Wasatch SoftRIP, Caldera GrandRIP+.
7534 @ unspecified dpi
6420 @ unspecified dpi
3335 @ unspecified dpi
1614 @ unspecified dpi
See notes 1
See notes 1
2007
2008
n/a
n/a
1 yr
1 yr
n/a
n/a
5059 @ unspecified dpi
2691 @ unspecified dpi
See notes 1
2012
n/a
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
Auto-load option, satin, gloss, and spot gloss opt. 15-zone vacuum reduces bed-masking requirements. UV sensors continually monitor machine condition. US dist.: Fujifilm (fujifilmusa.com). 1 Caldera GrandRIP+, ColorGate Production Server, Wasatch SoftRIP.
592 @ 360
215 @ 720
Caldera GrandRIP 1
2012
n/a
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
US dist.: Oldham Group (oldhamgroup. com). 1 Onyx opt.
323 @ 400
107 @ 1200
Caldera GrandRIP 1
2010
n/a
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
US dist.: Oldham Group (oldhamgroup. com). 1 Onyx opt.
323 @ 400
107 @ 1200
Caldera GrandRIP 1
2010
n/a
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
US dist.: Oldham Group (oldhamgroup. com). 1 Onyx opt.
460 @ unspecified dpi
185 @ unspecified dpi
See notes 3
2010
$160,000
1 yr
Avail.
Opt.
1 Flatbed table opt.; 2 multi level grayscale; 3 EFI Fiery, Onyx opt.
3000/3800 @ unspecified dpi
935/1183 @ unspecified dpi
Caldera v9
2011
n/a
1 yr
n/a
n/a
PDS technology, iPhone app for remote print mgmt, multi-roll. 1 Flatbed table opt.
3000/3800 @ unspecified dpi
935/1183 @ unspecified dpi
Caldera v9
2012
n/a
1 yr
n/a
n/a
PDS technology, auto media loader/ unloader, auto backlit, in-line finishing. 1 Flatbed table opt. www.bigpicture.net
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Mimaki USA mimakiusa.com See ad on IFC.
M.T.L. Print meitaldp.com See ad on pg. 14. Mutoh America mutoh.com See ad on pg. 13. Novus Imaging novusimaging.com
Model
Max. Max. Media Media Media Thickness Handled Width (in.)
Printhead Tech
Colors
Ink Types
Min. Resolution
Max. Resolution
(dpi)
(dpi)
JFX-1615 plus/1631 plus
64.7
2 in.
Rigid, Opt. Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmW + flex/clear
UV-Curable
300
1200
UJV-160
64
0.25 in.
Roll 1
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmW
UV-Curable
600
1200
UJF-706
28.5
6 in.
Rigid, Opt. Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKW + varnish
UV-Curable
600
1200
NurStar 304D
98
1 in.
Rigid, Sheet 1
Inkjet Piezo
CMYK
UV-Curable
360/1080
1440
ValueJet 1608HS Hybrid
64
10 mm
Rigid, Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKx2
See notes 1
540 x 720
1440 x 1440
Synergia H/UV
126
2 in.
Rigid, Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmykRBGOW
UV-Curable
See notes 1
See notes 1
Arizona 318 GL
98.4
1.89 in.
Rigid, Opt. Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYK + W Opt.
UV-Curable
See notes 1
See notes 1
Arizona 360 GT
98.4
1.89 in.
Rigid, Opt. Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYK + W Opt.
UV-Curable
See notes 1
See notes 1
Arizona 360 XT
120
1.89 in.
Rigid, Opt. Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYK + W Opt.
UV-Curable
See notes 1
See notes 1
Arizona 550 GT
98.4
2 in.
Rigid, Opt. Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYK + W Opt.
UV-Curable
See notes 1
See notes 1
Arizona 550 XT
120
2 in.
Rigid, Opt. Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYK + W Opt.
UV-Curable
See notes 1
See notes 1
Virtu Quantum 25
98.4
3.7 in.
Rigid, Sheet, Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcm BGOVW + spot + varnish
UV-Curable
1200 1
1200 1
Virtu Quantum 35
137.8
3.7 in.
Rigid, Sheet, Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcm BGOVW + spot + varnish
UV-Curable
1200 1
1200 1
Virtu Abacus 25
98.4
3.7 in.
Rigid, Sheet, Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmW + spot + varnish
UV-Curable
1200 1
1200 1
Virtu Abacus 35
137.8
3.7 in.
Rigid, Sheet, Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmW + spot + varnish
UV-Curable
1200 1
1200 1
VersaUV LEJ-640
64
0.5 in.
Rigid, Sheet, Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKW + varnish
UV-Curable
360 x 720
1440 x 1440
Océ North America oceusa.com See ad on pg. 7.
Polytype America wifag-polytype.com See ad on pg. 27.
Roland DGA rolanddga.com See ad on pg. 5.
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High-Quality Speed
Year Intro’d
RIP
[ft2/hr @ res (dpi)]
Warranty
Price
Onsite Service
Training
Notes
200 @ 300
120 @ 600
RasterLink Pro 5 IP
n/a
$109,995/ $139,995
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
UV LED pritner. UV post-curing unit. Opt. roll media attachment.
90 @ 540
75 @ 1200
RasterLink Pro IV 2
2009
$59,995
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
1
36.6 @ 600
18.3 @ 1200
RasterLink Pro 5 IP
n/a
$129,995
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
2700 @ 720
1600 @ 1080
Caldera
2011
$550,000
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
Uses variable dot size technology to achieve 4 gray levels. 1 Flatbed table opt.
120 @ 720
39 @ 1440
Onyx
2008
$49,995
1 yr
n/a
n/a
Incl. i2: Intelligent Interweave. 1 Mutoh bio-based MP inks.
2580 @ 400
1720 @ 600
Caldera GrandRIP+
2011
$575,000
3 yr
n/a
Incl.
Heavy-duty unwinder and input/output tables. True grayscale capability. 1 Full grayscale, user-definable dpi.
194 @ any resolution
68 @ any resolution
Opt.
2012
See notes
Opt.
Océ VariaDot Tech. for variable droplet sizes. 1 Variable dot, photo quality; 2 opt: Onyx ProductionHouse/PosterShop X10 or Onyx Thrive Océ ed.; 3 Starting under $85,000; 4 excl. printheads.
377 @ any resolution
135 @ any resolution
Opt.
Océ VariaDot Tech. for variable droplet sizes. 1 Variable dot, photo quality; 2 opt: Onyx ProductionHouse/PosterShop X10 or Onyx Thrive Océ ed.; 3 excl. printheads.
Opt.
Océ VariaDot Tech. for variable droplet sizes. 1 Variable dot, photo quality; 2 opt: Onyx ProductionHouse/PosterShop X10 or Onyx Thrive Océ ed.; 3 excl. printheads.
Opt
Océ VariaDot Tech. for variable droplet sizes. 1 Variable dot, photo quality; 2 opt: Onyx ProductionHouse/PosterShop X10 or Onyx Thrive Océ ed.; 3 excl. printheads.
2
Opt. 2
2011
n/a
3
1 yr
3
1 yr 3
n/a
n/a
Flatbed table incl.; 2 3rd-party RIPs opt.
392 @ any resolution
138 @ any resolution
Opt. 2
2011
n/a
1 yr 3
657 @ any resolution
244 @ any resolution
Opt.
2010
n/a
1 yr
709 @ any resolution
259 @ any resolution
Opt. 2
2010
n/a
1 yr 3
n/a
Opt.
Océ VariaDot Tech. for variable droplet sizes. 1 Variable dot, photo quality; 2 opt: Onyx ProductionHouse/PosterShop X10 or Onyx Thrive Océ ed.; 3 excl. printheads.
689 @ unspecified dpi
315 @ unspecified dpi
Opt. 2
n/a
n/a
1 yr 3
n/a
Opt.
Prints on a variety of non-elastic material. 1 Max. apparent resolution; 2 Caldera, Ergosoft, Onyx; 3 6 mos on printheads.
755 @ unspecified dpi
348 @ unspecified dpi
Opt. 2
2012
n/a
1 yr 3
n/a
Opt.
Prints on a variety of non-elastic material. 1 Max. apparent resolution; 2 Caldera, Ergosoft, Onyx; 3 6 mos on printheads.
2799 @ unspecified dpi
861 @ unspecified dpi
Opt. 2
2000
n/a
1 yr 3
n/a
Opt.
1 Max. apparent resolution; 2 Caldera, Ergosoft, Onyx; 3 6 mos on printheads.
3299 @ unspecified dpi
1076 @ unspecified dpi
Opt. 2
2010
n/a
1 yr 3
n/a
Opt.
1 Max. apparent resolution; 2 Caldera, Ergosoft, Onyx; 3 6 mos on printheads.
133 @ 360 x 720
n/a
Roland VersaWorks
2011
$68,995
2 yr
n/a
Incl.
2
3
n/a
n/a
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Model
Max. Max. Media Media Media Thickness Handled Width (in.)
Printhead Tech
Colors
Ink Types
Min. Resolution
Max. Resolution
(dpi)
(dpi)
Truepress Jet 1600UVF2
66 x 125
1.96 in.
Rigid, Sheet, Opt. Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKW
UV-Curable
300
1200
Truepress Jet W1632UV
125.9 x 62.9
1.9 in.
Rigid, Sheet
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcm
UV-Curable
n/a
900/1200
Truepress Jet 2500UV
98.6
1.96 in.
Rigid, Sheet, Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKW
UV-Curable
300
1500
chinainkjetprinter.com
Flora 2512 UV
96
4 in.
Rigid, Sheet, Opt. Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmW + varnish
UV-Curable
360 x 360
1440 x 1440
Signs International Distributor
SID UV 165P
64.9
0.4 in.
Rigid, Sheet, Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmW
UV-Curable
360 x 360 1
720 x 720 / 720 x 1440
SID UV 200S
81
1.18 in.
Rigid, Sheet, Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmW
UV-Curable
300 x 300 1
600 x 600 / 600 x 800
Flatmaster-R
98
4 in.
Rigid, Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmyW + spot + varnish
UV-Curable
720
1440
Neo UV-LED Evolution Compact
63
200 mm
Sheet, Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmW
UV-Curable
360/720
720/1440
Neo UV-LED Evolution Light
98
200 mm
Sheet, Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmW
UV-Curable
360/720
720/1440
Neo UV-LED Evolution Pro
98
200 mm
Sheet, Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmW
UV-Curable
360/720
720/1440
Neo UV-LED Turbospeed
98
200 mm
Sheet, Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmW
UV-Curable
360/720
720/1440
Neo UV-LED
125
200 mm
Flatbed table opt.
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmW
UV-Curable
360/720
720/1440
Oryx
98.4
50 mm
Rigid, Sheet, Opt. Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmBGOVW + spot + varnish
UV-Curable
360
1200 1
Impala
126
50 mm
Rigid, Sheet, Opt. Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmBGOVW + spot + varnish
UV-Curable
360
1200 1
Nyala
126
50 mm
Rigid, Sheet, Opt. Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmBGOVW + spot + varnish
UV-Curable
360
900/1350
TS-300
96.5
2 in.
Rigid, Opt. Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYKcmW
UV-Curable
800/1000
800/1600
Excelgraphix 4200
42
0.5 in.
Rigid, Sheet
Inkjet Thermal
CMYKK
Aqueous Dye
800 x 1600
1600 x 1600
screenusa.com
Shenzhen Runtianzhi Digital
sidsigns.com
Skyair-Ship Digital Printing skyair-ship.com Sun Innovations sun-nsk.com
SwissQprint swissqprint.com
Teckwin International teckwin.com Xante xante.com
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RIP
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Year Intro’d
Price
Warranty
Onsite Service
Training
254 @ 300
26.91 @ 1200
Wasatch
n/a
n/a
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
1012 @ unspecified dpi
n/a
Wasatch SoftRIP
2012
n/a
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
355 @ 300
71 @ 1500
Screen
2009
n/a
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
Notes
417 @ 720
208 @ 1440
SAi PhotoPrint Flora ed. 1
2009
$92,500
1 yr
$9250 2
Opt. 3
Incl. software and 8 heads. US master dist.: Graphix Direct (graphixdirect. com). 1 Onyx opt.; 2 for extended 2-yr warranty and maintenance; 3 $3295 for 3-5 day install and training.
559 @ 360
194 @ 720
Onyx
2010
$87,692 2
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
1
Max apparent; 2 For 2X CMYK.
419 @ 300 x 600
204 @ 600
Onyx
2010
$107,692 2
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
1
Max apparent; 2 For 4X CMYK.
269 @ 720
162 @ 1440
Caldera
2009
$85,000
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
6-level UV curing system (made in the UK); 12 printheads; jetting varnish and primer available.
172 @ 360
65 @ 1440
SAi PhotoPrint 6
2008
n/a
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
Raised relief printing; prints on timber, films, glass, paper, and more.
237 @ 360
86 @ 1440
SAi PhotoPrint 6
2012
n/a
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
Raised relief printing; prints on timber, films, glass, paper, and more.
307 @ 360
112 @ 1440
SAi PhotoPrint 6
2012
n/a
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
Raised relief printing; prints on timber, films, glass, paper, and more.
1184 @ 360
377 @ 1440
Caldera
2012
n/a
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
Raised relief printing; prints on timber, films, glass, paper, and more.
430 @ 360
161 @ 1440
SAi PhotoPrint 6
2012
n/a
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
Raised relief printing; prints on timber, films, glass, paper, and more.
505 @ unspecified dpi
118 @ unspecified dpi
Opt. 2
n/a
n/a
1 yr 3
n/a
Opt.
US dist.: Polytype America (wifagpolytype.com). 1 Apparent resolution; 2 Caldera, Onyx; 3 6 mos on printheads.
505 @ unspecified dpi
118 @ unspecified dpi
Opt. 2
n/a
n/a
1 yr 3
n/a
Opt.
US dist.: Polytype America (wifagpolytype.com). 1 Apparent resolution; 2 Caldera, Onyx; 3 6 mos on printheads.
1312 @ unspecified dpi
315 @ unspecified dpi
Opt. 1
n/a
n/a
1 yr 2
n/a
Opt.
US dist.: Polytype America (wifagpolytype.com). 1 Caldera, Onyx; 2 6 mos on printheads.
480 @ 800
260 @ 800 x 1600
Caldera
n/a
n/a
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
12 in./sec @ 800 x 1600
6 in./sec @ 1600
Adobe PS3 RIP 1
2012
$99,995
1 yr
TBD
Incl.
Two sets of ink incl.; 1 yr parts and labor warranty. 1 w/ iQueue workflow software.
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Destination
RIPs
Nearly 50 RIPs to help map your way to output.
Before the development of GPS and online mapping services like MapQuest, we were often left to our own devices when it came to traveling to unfamiliar destinations. Which, for many, meant relying on that decade-old map in the car’s glove compartment that had creases so severe that entire cities were sometimes obliterated. As a result, there was often no guarantee that the route chosen would be the most efficient, quickest, or most cost-effective – or even get us to our final destination. With more up-to-date technology, however, we’re now directed every step of the way, warned against possible bumps in the road, and even given an estimate on cost. Modern RIPs are a print provider’s MapQuest, helping best route jobs through the output process. A quality RIP can ensure optimal image quality, perform critical color matches, and streamline workflow. Plus, continuing advancements in RIPs have synched them to the latest print technologies while also allowing them to perform functions that were not previously part of the “RIP universe,” such as monitoring the use of consumables. To help you in selecting your best RIP, we asked RIP suppliers to provide us with information on each RIP model 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 their own machine models, and we certainly encourage shops to investigate all options when it comes to RIPs. This year, we’ve updated our chart features to include: white and metallic ink support, G7 support, step and repeat, hot folders, Web-browser interface, consumables savings and tracking capabilities, cutting options, and more. 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 26 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. • Printers and file formats supported: In the interest of space, we list only the number of printers the RIP supports; see the RIP company’s website for complete information. This is also true for file formats. • We list a price when provided by the RIP supplier (most did so). • The “Notes” section contains additional information not included elsewhere in the charts. Finally, keep in mind that these charts are designed to be a staging area for your RIP research. Your next best step is to contact the RIP manufacturer/supplier to see how a specific RIP might best suit your individual operation and needs. www.bigpicture.net
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150+
S
S
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C Opt./ Su
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
SignLab 9.1
150+
S
S
P/Sp
W/M
16-bit
C Opt./ Su
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
Caldera caldera.com
CopyRIP
200+
S
S
P/Sp
W/M
8-bit
C Opt./ Su
S
S
S
S
S
S
VisualRIP+
200+
S
S
P/Sp
W/M
8-bit
C Opt./ Su
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
GrandRIP+
200+
S
S
P/Sp
W/M
8-bit
C Opt./ Su
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
Oris Press Matcher / Web
unltd
S
S
P/Sp
W/M
8/16/32-bit
C Opt./ Su
S
S
S
S
S
1
S
S
P/Sp
W/M
8/16/32-bit
Su
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
Overdrive Print Server
35
S
S
P/Sp
16-bit
C Opt./ Su
O
S
S
S
S
S
X-Proof Plus
12
S
S
P/Sp
16-bit
C/Su
S
S
S
S
ColorBurst Pro
24
S
S
P/Sp
16-bit
C/Su
S
S
S
S
S
S
100+
S
S
P/Sp
W/M
16-bit
C/Su
S
S
S
S
S
S
8
S
O
Sp Opt.
W
16-bit
C Opt./ Su
S
S
S
S
S
S
Evolution Textile RIP Lite
34
S
O
Sp Opt.
W
16-bit
C Opt./ Su
S
S
S
S
S
S
Evolution Textile RIP Plus
69
S
S
Sp
W
16-bit
C Opt./ Su
S
S
S
S
S
S
Evolution Graphics RIP Lite
34
S
O
Sp Opt.
W
16-bit
C Opt./ Su
S
S
S
S
S
S
Oris Color Tuner / Web
ColorBurst colorburstrip. com
ColorGate Digital Output Solutions colorgate.com
Productionserver 7
DigiFab Systems digifab.com
Evolution RIP Basic
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S
S
S
S
CT/ CS
3+
10+
Win, Vista
$1295+
Sends jobs directly from design applications via plug-in; features Visual Production Manager (VPM), single-window job-management/workflow interface.
S
S
S
S
CT/ CS
3+
10+
Win, Vista
$2000+
Sends jobs directly from design applications via plug-in; features VPM, single-window job-management/workflow interface.
S
S
S
S
CT/ CS
unltd
All 1
Mac OS X, Linux
$995
S
S
S
S
CT/ CS
unltd
All 1
Mac OS X, Linux
$3295
Opt. InkPerformer ink-saving module. 1 All major file formats supported.
S
S
S
S
CT/ CS
unltd
All 1
Mac OS X, Linux
$5995
Opt. InkPerformer ink-saving module. 1 All major file formats supported.
All 1
Win
$8995+
Features contract-quality soft proof. 1 All major file formats supported.
varies
All 2
Win
$2375+
Features: preflight check, linearization, Automatic Printer Calibration, compensation of misregistration, more. 1 Supports Canon, Epson, HP, and Roland VS/LEC series. 2 All major file formats supported.
All major file formats supported.
S
O
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
O
S
O
CT Opt./ CS
1
8
Mac OS X
$595$1395
Works w/ std RGB profiles from all media mfrs; uses all driver-based calibration settings as well as printer calibration.
S
S
O
S
O
CT Opt./ CS
1
4
Mac OS X
$1090$1890
Incl. proof-verification options; version 7.0 works w/ Mac OS X Lion.
S
S
O
S
S
S
CT Opt./ CS
1
4
Win, Vista
$995$3995
Works w/ Epson, Mimaki, and Roland printers.
S
S
S
S
S
CT/ CS
4 to 6
10+
Win, Vista, Mac OS X
$1705+
S
CT/ CS
7
18
Win, Mac OS X
$500
S
S
O
S
S
S
CS Opt.
1
S
S
S
CT/ CS
7
18
Win, Mac OS X
$1950
S
S
S
CT/ CS
9
18
Win, Mac OS X
$5500
S
CT/ CS
7
18
Win, Mac OS X
$1450
S
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PosterJet e44 PS
1
S
PosterJet e60+ PS
1
PosterPrint v14
Four Pees fourpees.com
Onyx Graphics onyxgfx.com
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PosterJet e24 PS
Eisfeld Datentechnik posterjet.com
Aut
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300+
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Fiery XF 4.5
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100+
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P/Sp
S
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Col
RIP /Pr
Fiery XF proServer
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RIP
EFI efi.com
Company
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S
S
W/M
8-bit
C/Su
W/M
8-bit
Su
W/M
8-bit
C/Su
S
S
S
Sp
8/16-bit
C/Su
O
S
S
Sp
8/16/32-bit
C/Su
O
S
S
Sp
8/16/32-bit
C/Su
1
S
S
P/Sp
W/M
TexPrint v14
1
S
S
P/Sp
StudioPrint v14
1
S
S
PrintFactory
700+
S
S
ProofMaster Certify
700+
S
ProofMaster Plus
700+
S
O
P Opt./ Sp Opt.
W/M
16-bit
C Opt./ Su
O
O
RIPCenter
500+
S
S
P/Sp
W/M
8/16/32-bit
C Opt./ Su
S
S
S
PosterShop
800+
S
S
P/Sp
W/M
8/16/32-bit
C Opt./ Su
S
S
ProductionHouse
800+
S
S
P/Sp
W/M
8/16/32-bit
C/Su
S
Thrive
800+
S
S
P/Sp
W/M
8/16/32-bit
C/Su
S
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S
S
S
S
S
S
O
S
S
S
S
O
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
C/Su
S
S
S
S
S
O
O
W/M
C/Su
S
S
S
S
S
O
O
P/Sp
W/M
C/Su
S
S
S
S
S
O
P Opt./ Sp Opt.
W/M
C Opt./ Su
O
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
O
S
S
S
O
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
16-bit
W/M
S
S
S
S
Su
O
S
S
S
S
CT
S
S
S
S
S
S
CT
e Notes
unltd
All 1
Win, Win 7, Vista, Mac OS X
$2490$5490
Essential, Advanced, and Premium editions; features EFI Dynamic Rendering Intend and EFI Dynamic Wedge. 1 All major file formats supported.
1
1
Win, Win 7, Vista, Mac OS X
$500$1000
Specialized output solution for photographic work and reproduction. 1 Supports photo files; Fiery XF or eXpress required for PS and PDF support.
unltd
All 1
Win, Win 7, Vista, Mac OS X
$2490$5490
Essential, Advanced, and Premium editions; features EFI Dynamic Rendering Intend and EFI Dynamic Wedge. 1 All major file formats supported.
O
S
O
12
6
Win, Win 7 & 8, Vista, Mac OS X
$1150
Version 8.6 now available. 1 Supports all Canon, Epson, and HP printers; 2 more optional. (Dist in US by DK Graphic Supplies, dkgraphicsupplies.com).
O
S
O
12
6
Win, Win 7 & 8, Vista, Mac OS X
$1750
Version 8.6 now available. 1 Supports all Canon, Epson, and HP printers; 2 more optional. (Dist in US by DK Graphic Supplies, dkgraphicsupplies.com).
S
S
12
6
Win, Win 7 & 8, Vista, Mac OS X
$4300
Version 8.6 now available. 1 Supports all Canon, Epson, and HP printers; 2 more optional. (Dist in US by DK Graphic Supplies, dkgraphicsupplies.com).
S
S
CT/ CS
varies
10
Win, Win 7, Vista
$1950+
Automation features: Image Pre-Sets, Image Import Filter, and Job Layout. 1 Varies, see website.
S
S
CT/ CS
varies
10
Win, Win 7, Vista
$3770+
Automation features: Image Pre-Sets, Image Import Filter, and Job Layout. 1 Varies, see website.
CT/ CS
varies
10
Win, Win 7, Vista
$3770+
Automation features: Image Pre-Sets, Image Import Filter, and Job Layout. 1 Varies, see website.
3+
8+
Win, Vista, Mac OS X
$3149
3+
8+
Win, Mac OS X
$1349
3+
8+
Win, Win 7, Vista, Mac OS X
$2175
S
S
O
S
S
O
S
S
O
O
S
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S
S
S
S
S
S
S
O
O
S
O
S
S
CT/ CS
1
29
Win, Vista
$1695
Add’l features: Multi-page PDF splitting, manual/auto spotcolor replacement, virtual printing from Mac/PC workstations.
S
O
S
S
O
S
S
CT/ CS
2
29
Win, Vista
$3295
Add’l features: multi-page PDF splitting, virtual printing from Mac/PC, manual/auto spot-color replacement.
S
O
S
S
S
S
S
CT/ CS
4
29
Win, Vista
$4995
Add’l features: PowerChroma ink-saving technology, colorgamut mapping, multi-page PDF splitting, manual/auto spotcolor replacement, virtual printing from Mac/ PC.
S
O
S
S
O
S
S
CT/ CS
unltd
29
Win, Vista, Mac OS X, Mobile
$3295+
Thrive is a scalable print-production solution based on Adobe PDF Print Engine technology. Add’l features: color-gamut mapping, multi-page PDF splitting, manual/auto spot-color replacement.
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FlexiSign-Pro
600
S
S
P/Sp
W/M
1
C/Su
S
S
FlexiPrint
600
S
O
P
W/M
1
C Opt./ Su
S
S
FlexiPrint Server
600
S
O
P/Sp
W/M
1
C Opt./ Su
S
S
PixelBlaster Classic
800+
S
P/Sp
W/M
1
C/Su
S
PixelBlaster Premium
800+
S
P/Sp
W/M
1
C/Su
Shiraz Focus V4
300+
S
S
Sp
M
16-bit
Shiraz Signature V8
300+
S
S
Sp
W/M
Shiraz RIP Server V8
300+
S
S
Sp
Valloy topazrip.com
Topaz RIP Business 9.6
1800
S
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Wasatch Computer Technology wasatch.com
SoftRIP Printer Exclusive
varies
S
SoftRIP
500+
SoftRIP TX
Xitron xitron.com
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S
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S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
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S
S
S
S
16-bit
C Opt./ Su
S
S
S
S
S
S
W/M
16-bit
C Opt./ Su
S
S
S
S
S
S
P Opt./ Sp
W/M
16-bit
C Opt./ Su
S
S
S
S
S
S
Sp
W/M
16-bit
Su
S
S
S
S
S
S
O
S
S
Sp
W/M
16-bit
Su
S
S
S
S
S
S
O
500+
S
S
Sp
W/M
16-bit
Su
S
S
S
S
S
S
O
SoftRIP SP
500+
S
S
Sp
W/M
16-bit
Su
S
S
S
S
S
S
O
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100+
S
O
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C Opt./ Su Opt.
S
O
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26
Win, Vista
Add’l features: dual-roll, repeat job, pure hue, object color control, variations, ink estimation, advanced PDF support. 1 8-bit w/ 16-bit linearization.
S
3
26
Win, Vista
$1595
Add’l features: dual-roll, repeat job, pure hue, object color control, variations, ink estimation, advanced PDF support. 1 8-bit w/ 16-bit linearization.
S
3
26
Win, Vista
$3495
Add’l features: dual-roll, repeat job, pure hue, object color control, variations, ink estimation, advanced PDF support. 1 8-bit w/ 16-bit linearization.
S
O
S
CS
unltd
20
Win, Vista, Mac OS X
$4995
Add’l features: standardized printing, N-color support, finishing tools, contour cutting, modular and scalable; includes 3 driver setups. 1 16-bit linearization.
S
O
S
CS
unltd
20
Win, Vista, Mac OS X
$7495
Add’l features: standardized printing, N-color support, finishing tools, contour cutting, modular and scalable; includes 6 driver setups. 1 16-bit linearization.
S
S
CT
8
5
Win, Vista, Mac OS X
$695$1195
Features for canvas wall-art apps.
S
S
CT
8
5
Win, Vista, Mac OS X
$695$2335
Special editions avail. for Epson SureColor and HP Latex printers.
S
S
CT
8
5
Win, Vista, Mac OS X
$695$4795
Add’l features: client/server; printer pooling; various design apps.
O
S
S
CT/ CS
4
8
Win
$2450
Add’l features: Post-RIP color correction for change of color curve tweak; variable dot curve control; light color mixing curve control.
S
S
S
O
S
O
CT/ CS
4
20+
Win
$1495
Features drivers for specific mfrs; add-ons available.
S
S
S
O
S
O
CT/ CS
4
20+
Win
$2995
Add’l features: direct-to-layout workflow, Wasatch Tracer, Cost Estimator, Color Atlas Generator, Queues Manager, ImageNet, Precision Stochastic Screen, more.
S
S
S
S
S
O
CT/ CS
4
20+
Win
$3495
For digital textile printing.
S
S
S
O
S
O
CT/ CS
4
20+
Win
$3495
For separations printing; creates inkjet moiré-free rosettes, hybrid screens, more.
O
S
CS Opt.
2 to 3
10+
Win, Win 7
$1500$30,000
S
O
O
Supports CtP, production, direct-imaging presses. Add’l features: ink remapping, PDF creation, soft and contract proofing, more.
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