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2007
PRINTER
SOURCEBOOK
COMPREHENSIVE SPECS ON:
• More than 135 wide-format rollfed printers
• More than 60 flatbed printers
• 50 RIPs for wide format
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Welcome to the 2007 Printer Sourcebook, from the editors of The Big Picture magazine.
pEGGy middEndorf
Managing Editor
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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
shopping process?
ClarE BaKEr
Assistant Editor
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In both cases, shops are discovering that the process of finding and deciding upon a printer can be
daunting. With about 200 wide-format printers on the market from nearly 50 companies, getting
a handle on which particular model would be best for your particular business is a bit like peering
down the gigantic cereal aisle at your local megamarket: Every choice looks appealing, but you can’t
possibly buy them all (although doing so is certainly a less-expensive proposition with cereal).
To help in your printer quest, we provide you with our 2007 Printer Sourcebook. We’ve assembled
comprehensive specs on nearly 200 printers and RIPs and provide them here in chart form. The
Printer Sourcebook comprises three separate sections:
• Rollfed printers: This section, “Rollfed Printers: Narrowing the Search,” charts more than 135 printers from more than 30 manufacturers around the marketplace.
• Flatbeds and hybrid printers: Titled “Flatbed Printers: Navigating the Shifting Landscape,” this section provides specs on more than 60 flatbed and hybrid printers, for those shops that need more
production-oriented machines.
• RIPs: In this section, “The Way of the RIP,” we list detailed information on 50 third-party RIPs for
wide-format applications.
In the two printer sections, we provide an array of specifications for each machine. The specs—which
range 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 company's needs.
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PRINTERS:
narrowing the search
Comprehensive specs on 135+ printers.
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from looking for a new house. Yes, finding and evaluating homes can be
done by simply driving through neighborhoods or searching specific realestate websites. Generally, however, buyers identify their new home with
the help of housing listings—aka MLS listings—that are compiled by realestate specialists.
These MLS listings contain the same information on all homes: from
exact location, square footage, number of bedrooms and baths, to type of
heating system, local schools, taxes, lot size, and much more. While few of
us would purchase a home based solely on the information found in an MLS
listing, these listings do serve a critical function: They put all homes on an
equal playing field, allowing the home buyer to compare apples to apples
and oranges to oranges as he or she does an initial search. This way, smart
buyers can quickly narrow their search from hundreds of homes that fit
their broad specs to dozens that may have a feature or two they are particularly enamored with. MLS listings serve another purpose as well: You can
often spot trends in various housing features that influence the property’s
value—just a decade or two ago, for instance, it would have been rare to
see a deck listed, but now it’s rare to not see that feature show up.
Which brings us to the rollfed printer charts found on the following
pages. The Big Picture has assembled the same type of listings that realestate agents provide—in our case, complete and accurate information
and specs on the market’s current wide-format printers. Think “wideformat real estate.”
Questionnaires were sent to all wide-format printer manufacturers,
asking for detailed information on each of their current rollfed models (we’ll
cover flatbeds and hybrids in our August issue). The resultant
charts show the specs submitted by the OEMs, allowing shop
owners—not unlike home buyers using MLS listings—to narrow
their search for the right printer for their shop.
The charts provide comprehensive specs on more than 135
wide-format printers from 30 printer manufacturers in the US and
abroad. Print widths span the gamut from 24 to 200 inches, resolutions range from 150 to 2400 dpi, and printer speeds are available from 8 sq ft/hr to more than 4300 sq ft/hr. There is a wide
choice of inks—aqueous dye or pigment, solvent, mild-solvent,
and UV-curable inks—as well as many choices in inkset colors,
including multiple blacks, blue, orange, green, and violet, plus the
ever-popular white.
It’s interesting to note that the number of international companies responding to this year’s surveys has dropped. Last
year, in many cases, the US companies who distributed printers
for these overseas manufacturers completed the surveys, but
several of these companies have stopped distributing those
machines or retired from the printer business altogether. In addition, a few companies have slipped off the list—notably Kodak
and Splash of Color. But don’t count them out—the companies
report they will have new printer offerings in the fall of 2007
(we’ll keep you posted within the pages of The Big Picture and on
bigpicture.net).
Some notes on the specs we chose and the answers you’ll
see for each:
• Company and contact: 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, we’ve 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 in.
• Maximum media thickness: Since more and more roll- and
sheetfed printers can accommodate thicker media, we have
added this spec for your convenience. It’s generally listed in
millimeters or inches.
• Media: What kind of media will the printer handle—roll,
sheet, rigid? As indicated earlier, in these charts, we did
not include printers that are tagged as hybrids or primarily flatbeds; these will be covered in our August issue.
• Printhead technology: Inkjet piezo, inkjet thermal, thermal
transfer, or photo imager/LED/laser.
• Colors: How many 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/apparent resolution: What is the minimum
true/apparent resolution in dots per inch (dpi)?
• Maximum true/apparent resolution: What is the maximum
true/apparent resolution in dots per inch?
• Maximum speed at a specific resolution: What is the printer’s fastest speed (sq ft/hr) and resolution (dpi)? Note that some
manufacturers provided the speed but not the resolution.
• High-quality speed at a specific resolution: What is the
speed (sq ft/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 a RIP is not standard, what optional RIPs
are available?
• Year Intro: What year was this particular printer model introduced?
• Price: What is the selling price of this printer, in US dollars?
• 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 the chart cells.
As you go through the charts, keep in mind that all information was provided by the manufacturer/supplier. We asked for
specs only on currently available printers or printers that would
soon be on the market. 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. Finally, note that
some printer manufacturers were unable to reply to our requests
for information due to deadline constraints, so these printers
were not included.
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ROLLFED
PRINTERS
Max.
Media
Width (in.)
Max.
Media
Thickness
Media
Handling
Printhead
Technology
Company
Model
Colors
Ink Types
Min. Res.
True/Apparent
(dpi)
Max. Res.
True/Apparent
(dpi)
Agfa
(800) 540-2432
www.agfa.com
SherpaProof
24/44
24/44
1.6 mm
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
8 (CMYKcmk +
light light k)
Aq Pig
360 x 360/ n/a
1440 x 720/
n/a
Canon USA
(800) 652-2666
www.usa.canon.com
imageProGraf
iPF600
24
1.5 mm
Roll,
Sheet
Inkjet
Thermal
5 (CMYK pk)
Aq Dye
1200/ n/a
2400 x 1200/
n/a
Canon USA
imageProGraf
W6400
24
0.8 mm
Roll,
Sheet
Inkjet
Thermal
7 (CMYKcm
+ pk)
Aq Pig
1200 x 1200/
n/a
2400 x 1200/
n/a
Canon USA
imageProGraf
iPF6100
24
1.5 mm
Roll,
Sheet
Inkjet
Thermal
12 (CMYKRGB
pc pm mk gray,
photo gray)
Aq Pig
1200/ n/a
2400 x 1200/
n/a
Canon USA
imageProGraf
iPF700
36
0.8 mm
Roll,
Sheet
Inkjet
Thermal
5 (CMYK pk)
Aq Dye
1200/ n/a
2400 x 1200/
n/a
Canon USA
imageProGraf
iPF8000/
iPF9000
44/60
0.8 mm
Roll,
Sheet
Inkjet
Thermal
12 (CMYKRGB
pc pm mk gray,
photo gray)
Aq Pig
1200/ n/a
2400 x 1200/
n/a
Cromajet Technology SAS
www.cromajet.com
Croma DigiPress
63
5 mm
Roll-toSheet
Inkjet Piezo
CMYK
Solvent
200 x 400/
200
400 x 400/
600
d-Gen
www.taeil.com
Teleios 1377
TX/V8, TX/100
74/102
1 mm
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
4, 6(CMYKcm);
TX/V8,
4(CMYKx2)
Aq Dye,
Aq Pig,
Sublimation
360 x 360/ n/a
720 x 720/ n/a
DGI Digital Graphics
www.dgi-net.com
XP-2506D
98
0.6 mm
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
6 (CMYKcm)
Solvent
200 x 360/
300 x 370
360 x 360/
600 x 1110
SaturnJet
ST-1806
72
0.6 mm
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
6 (CMYKcm)
Solvent
360 x 720/ n/a
720 x 720/
360 x 1440
XP-3204T
126
0.6 mm
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
4 (CMYK)
Solvent
200 x 360/
200 x 1110
360 x 360/
300 x 1110
PolaJet
PS-3206
126
0.6 mm
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
6 (CMYKcm)
Solvent
182 x 363/ n/a
363 x 363/
363 x 727
DuPont
(800) 345-9999
www.dupont.com
Cromalin
Largo2406/4406
24/44
8 mm
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
6 (CMYKcm)
Aq Pig
600/600
2400/2400
DuPont
Artistri
2020/3320
73/133
10/22 mm
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
8 (CMYK
cmkRBGOV)
Aq Dye,
Aq Pig,
Disperse
360/ n/a
720/ n/a
Durst Image Technology
(585) 486-0340
www.durstus.com
Theta 76, 76 HS,
76 BW, R
30
n/a
Roll
Photo
Imager/LED
n/a
n/a
254ppi/
2500 ppi
254ppi/
2500 ppi
Lambda 131,
130, HS
50
n/a
Roll
Photo
Imager/LED
n/a
n/a
200 ppi/
2000 ppi
400 ppi/
4000 ppi
Max speed
[ft2/hr @ res.
(dpi)]
High-Quality
speed[ft2/hr @
res. (dpi)]
38 @ 720 x
720
RIP
Year
Intro’d
Price
Warranty
Onsite
Service
26 @ 1440 x
720
Optional 1
Training
2006
$2995/
$4995
1 yr
1 yr
Incl.
1
514 @ 1200 x
1200
91 @ 2400 x
1200
Optional 1
2006
$2295
1 yr
n/a
n/a
Stand, software, and Canon PF-01 printheads;
1
Supports multiple optional RIPs from EFI, SAi, SCP.
250 @ 1200 x
1200
22 @ 2400 x
1200
SAi PhotoPrint
Select for imageProGraf 1
2005
$3495
1 yr
n/a
n/a
Stand, software, and Canon BC-1350 printheads;
1
Optional: SCP Reprocontrol.net and Daylight RIP
Pro and Client/Server XL.
n/a
n/a
Optional
2007
$3495
1 yr
n/a
n/a
Stand, software, and Canon PF-03 printheads.
585 @ 1200 x
1200
76 @ 2400 x
2400
SAi PhotoPrint
Select for imageProGraf 1
2006
$3995
1 yr
n/a
n/a
1
Optional: EFI, SCP.
303 @ n/a;
355 @ 1200 x
1200
78/91 @ 2400
x 1200
Optional 1
2006
$5995/
$14,995
1 yr
n/a
n/a
1
Optional: EFI, SAi, and SCP.
3000 @ 200
1200 @ 600
Caldera GrandRIP+
2007
$750,000
1 yr
n/a
Opt.
$12,000
Produces graphics up to 63 x 94 in. Includes
Spectra 128 printheads, automatic XY cutting,
jumbo roll feeding, and hot-air drying system.
616/337 @ 360
x 450
308/155 @
360 x 720
d-gen version of
Wasatch SoftRIP 1
2006
$85,000/
$135,000
1 yr
Incl;
ext. war.
$9000/
$13,000
Incl.
Includes Epson 1000 heads (8 for TX/V8, 6 for
TX/100) and Fume Buster ventilation system. Optional in-line Heat Cutter and Coater. US distribution:
NuSign Supply (www.nusignsupply.com).
1
Optional: Onyx RIP avail. soon.
215 @ 200 x
360 (3-pass
standard)
86 @ 600 x
1110 (6-pass
fine)
Wasatch Full DGI
Edition 1
2005
$37,500
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
12 Xaar XJ-128-360Plus printheads. US distribution:
DGS (www.dgs-usa.com) and Kover (www.koverco.
com). 1 Optional: Onyx or SAi PhotoPrint.
344 @ 360 x
720 (2-pass
normal)
172 @ 720 x
720 (2-pass
fine)
Wasatch Full DGI
Edition 1
2006
$37,900
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
Konica Minolta KM-512N printheads; technical support program available soon. US distribution: DGS
and Kover. 1 Optional RIP: Onyx or SAi PhotoPrint.
248 @ 200 x
360 (4-pass
standard)
128 @ 360 x
360 (4-pass
fine)
Wasatch Full DGI
Edition 1
2006
$56,900
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
12 Xaar XJ-128-360Plus printheads; technical support program available soon. US distribution: DGS
642 @ 363 x
363 (4-pass
quality)
321 @ 363 x
363 (8-pass
quality)
Wasatch Full DGI
Edition 1
2006
$139,000
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
6 Spectra Nova 256/80 printheads; technical support program available soon. US distribution: DGS
108 @ 600
48 @ 2400
DuPont
Cromanet CS
2006
$6995/
$9495
1 yr
n/a
$2500
Includes stand, software, 1-yr hardware
warranty. User-replaceable printheads, maintenance cartridge, cutter blade. Optional: 1-Bit TIFF,
Eye-One Pro (UV Cut).
755 @ 360
118 @ 720
Multiple and
optional
2003/
2006
$210,000/
$375,000
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
200 @ 254 ppi;
300 @ 254 ppi
(HS)
200 @ 254 ppi,
300 @ 254 ppi
(HS)
Dice America
Cheetah RIP
2005,
2006
n/a
6 mo
n/a
Incl.
Note: The Theta and Lambda models are photo
printers. Auto in-line cut and sort, true variable back
printing.
500 @ 200 ppi;
540 @ 200 ppi
(HS)
200 @ 400 ppi;
270 @ 400 ppi
(HS)
Dice America
Cheetah RIP
1994/
2005
n/a
6 mo
n/a
Incl.
Lambda 131 is a single paper-turret model; 130 and
HS are five-turret models; upgradeable performance
features.
Notes
Optional: Agfa ApogeeX.
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PRINTERS
Max.
Media
Width (in.)
Max.
Media
Thickness
Media
Handling
Printhead
Technology
Company
Model
Colors
Ink Types
Min. Res.
True/Apparent
(dpi)
Max. Res.
True/Apparent
(dpi)
Rho 160R/8,
Rho 160R/16
62
2.5 mm
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
4(CMYK+spot)
UV-curable
400/800
600/1200
Rho 350R/8,
Rho 350R/16
138
2 mm
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
6(CMYK+
W+spot+
varnish)
UV-curable
400/800
600/1200
Rho 351R
138
2 mm
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
CMYK + W
spot, varnish
UV-curable
400/800
600/1200
EFI
(603) 279-4635
www.efi-vutek.com
Vutek 150
60
0.25 in.
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
4(CMYK),
6(CMYKcm)
Solvent
n/a
360/720
EFI
Vutek 3360
126
0.25 in.
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
4, 6, 8 (CMYK
cmyk)
Solvent,
Sublimation
n/a
360/720
EFI
Vutek FabriVu
126
0.25 in.
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
4, 8 (CMYK
cmyk)
Oil-based
n/a
360/720
EFI
Vutek 5330
204
0.25 in.
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
8 (CMYKcmyk)
Solvent
n/a
330/ n/a
Epson America
(800) 463-7766
www.epson.com
Stylus Pro 7800
24
1.5 mm
Roll,
Sheet
Inkjet Piezo
8 (CMYcmk
light light k,
mk/pk)
Aq Pig
360 x 180/
360 x 180
2880 x 1440/
2880 x 1440
Epson America
Stylus Pro 7800
Professional
Edition
24
1.5 mm
Roll,
Sheet
Inkjet Piezo
8 (CMYcmk
light light k,
mk/pk)
Aq Pig
360 x 180/
360 x 180
2880 x 1440/
2880 x 1440
Epson America
Stylus Pro 9800
44
1.5 mm
Roll,
Sheet
Inkjet Piezo
8 (CMYcmk
light light k,
mk/pk)
Aq Pig
360 x 180/
360 x 180
2880 x 1440/
2880 x 1440
Epson America
Stylus Pro 9800
Professional
Edition
44
1.5 mm
Roll,
Sheet
Inkjet Piezo
8 (CMYcmk
light light k,
mk/pk)
Aq Pig
360 x 180/
360 x 180
2880 x 1440/
2880 x 1440
Epson America
Stylus Pro 11880
64
1.5 mm
Roll,
Sheet
Inkjet Piezo
9 (CMYcmk
light light K,
pk, mk)
Aq Pig
360 x 360/
360 x 360
2880 x 1440/
2880 x 1440
Fortuna Digital
www.yunyuan.com
Mercury K2504
98
n/a
Roll,
Sheet
Inkjet Piezo
4 (CMYK)
Solvent
720/1440
720/1440
Fortuna Digital
Sedna 1888/2588
74/98
n/a
Roll,
Sheet
Inkjet Piezo
4 (CMYK)
Solvent
370/400
370/400
Fortuna Digital
Sedna
3288/132812
125
n/a
Roll,
Sheet
Inkjet Piezo
4 (CMYK)
Solvent
370/400
370/400
Fujifilm Graphic Systems
(800) 877-0555
www.fujifilmgs.com
Vybrant
1906/2606/3306
76/
102/
130
1.0 mm
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
6 (CMYKcm)
Solvent
360/360
720/720
Max speed
[ft2/hr @ res.
(dpi)]
High-Quality
speed[ft2/hr @
res. (dpi)]
RIP
625/1250 @
400
130/260 @
600
1250/2500 @
400
Year
Intro’d
Price
Warranty
Onsite
Service
Training
Dice America
Cheetah RIP 1
2006
n/a
6 mo
n/a
Incl.
Includes Spectra-Durst Phototechnik AG/Durst
Quadro Array Technology printheads, install, starter
inks; 1-yr warranty on heads. Primarily for vehicle
graphics, calibrated for 3M media with 3M 2700UV
inks. 1 Optional: Caldera.
600/1000 @
600
Onyx PosterShop
(Win), Caldera
GrandRIP+
(Linux, Mac)
2005
n/a
6 mo
n/a
Incl.
Includes Spectra-Durst Phototechnik AG/Durst
Quadro Array Technology printheads, installation,
starter inks; 1-yr warranty on heads. Selectabledrop printing, upgradeable speed/image quality.
1250/2500
(8/16 heads)
@ 400
600/1000 @
600
Onyx PosterShop
(Win),
Caldera GrandRIP+
(Linux, Mac)1
2007
n/a
6 mo2
n/a
Incl.
Avail. with 8 or 16 Quadro Array heads. Can image
onto two 63-in. rolls simultaneously. Also: skipwhite function, security for unattended printing,
double-sided printing. 1 Optional RIPs.
2
12-mo warranty on heads.
527 @ 360
271 @ 360
EFI Fiery XF 1
2001
$135,000
1 yr
$22,000$30,000
Incl.
1
Optional: ColorBurst
1622 @ 360
300 @ 360
EFI Fiery XF 1
2006
$149,000
1 yr
$20,000$35,000
Incl.
1
1622 @ 360
300 @ 360
EFI Fiery XF 1
2003
$209,000
1 yr
$20,000$30,000
Incl.
1
2230 @ 330
330 @ 360
EFI Fiery XF 1
2005
$299,000
1 yr
$30,000$45,000
Incl.
1
n/a
n/a
Epson Photographic Driver for
Mac/Win
2005
$2995
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
Includes stand and Epson printheads.
n/a
n/a
ColorBurst
2005
$3995
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
Professional Edition adds internal 10/100 BaseT
Ethernet, custom-designed PostScript 3-compatible
ColorBurst RIP
n/a
n/a
Epson Photographic Driver for
Mac/Win
2005
$4995
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
Includes stand and Epson printheads.
n/a
n/a
ColorBurst
2005
$5995
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
Professional Edition adds internal 10/100 BaseT
Ethernet, custom-designed PostScript 3-compatible
ColorBurst RIP
n/a
n/a
Optional 1
2007
$14,995
1 yr
n/a
Opt.
Epson MicroPiezo TFP heads. 1 Optional: ColorBurst.
344 @ 360
86 @ 1440
SAi PhotoPrint 3.0 1
2007
$38,995
1 yr
$5795
Incl.
Includes Konica Minolta 512 printheads. US distribution: Display Business (www.displaybusiness.com)
1
Optional: Onyx.
444 @ 200
151 @ 370
Maintop/Imarip/
WinXP
2006
$35,995/
$42,995
1 yr
$5995
Incl.
Xaar XJ-128 x 8 heads. Distributed in the US by
Display Business.
500 @ 200
184 @ 370
Maintop/Imarip/
WinXP
2006
$46,995/
$48,995
1 yr
$6995
Incl.
Xaar XJ-128, 8 heads (3288), 12 heads (132812).
Distributed in the US by Display Business.
860 @ 360 x
360
484 @ 360 x
360
Optional 1
2007
$74,995/
$99,995/
$149,995
1 yr
2nd year
$12,500$14,000
Incl.
6-mo warranty on Dimatix Spectra Nova 256
printheads. Optional PAT venting system, $5500 for
installation and operator training. 1 Optional: Onyx
ProductionHouse 7.05 RIP.
Notes
ROLLFED
PRINTERS
Max.
Media
Width (in.)
Max.
Media
Thickness
Media
Handling
Printhead
Technology
Company
Model
Colors
Ink Types
Min. Res.
True/Apparent
(dpi)
Max. Res.
True/Apparent
(dpi)
Gandinnovations
(210) 344-9566
www.gandinnovations.com
Jeti 3312
126
n/a
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
6 (CMYKcm)
Solvent
300/300
600/600
Gandinnovations
Jeti 3312/24
126
n/a
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
6 (CMYKcm)
Sublimation
300/300
600/600
Gandinnovations
Jeti 3324
126
n/a
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
6 (CMYKcm)
Solvent
300/300
600/600
Gandinnovations
Jeti 3324 UVRTR/
5024 UV
126/200
n/a
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
6 (CMYKcm)
UV-curable
300/300
1200/1200
Graphics One
(818) 260-9591
www.graphicsone.com
GO dMax
43
1.3 mm
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
4 (CMYK)
Aq Dye,
Aq Pig
360/720
1440/2880
Graphics One
GO Viper TX
System
65
1.3 mm
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
8 (CMYK
cmykRBGOV
gray + spot)
Aq Dye,
Aq Pig
360/720
1440/1440
Graphics One
Rio Dye-Sub
Printer
42.5
2.1 mm
Roll,
Sheet
Inkjet Piezo
6 (CMYKcm)
Aq Dye,
Aq Pig,
Sublimation
360/720
1440/2880
Graphtec America
(949) 770-6010
www.graphtecamerica.com
SignJet Pro JS31018ES/JS310-25ES
72/100
1 mm
Roll,
Sheet
Inkjet Piezo
4 (CMYK)
Solvent,
Mild Solvent
200/200
400/400
Hewlett-Packard
(888) 251-5488
www.hp.com
Designjet 110plus
24
0.015 in.
Sheet,
Roll opt.
Inkjet
Thermal
4 (CMYK)
Aq Dye
n/a
n/a / 1200 x
600
Hewlett-Packard
Designjet 130
series
24
0.015 in.
Sheet,
Roll opt.
Inkjet
Thermal
6 (CMYKcm)
Aq Dye
n/a
n/a /
2400 x 1200
Hewlett-Packard
Designjet T610
24/44
31.5 mil
Roll,
Sheet
Inkjet
Thermal
6 (CMYK pk
mk)
Aq Pig
n/a
n/a /
2400 x 1200
Hewlett-Packard
Designjet Z2100
24/44
0.8 mm
Roll,
Sheet,
Rigid
Inkjet
Thermal
8 (CMYKcmk
pk)
Aq Pig
600 x 600/
600 x 600
2400 x 1200/
2400 x 1200
Hewlett-Packard
Designjet T1100
series
24/44
31.5 mil
Roll,
Sheet
Inkjet
Thermal
6 (CMYK pk
mk)
Aq Pig
n/a
n/a / 2400 x
1200
Hewlett-Packard
Designjet Z3100
24/44
0.8 mm
Roll,
Sheet,
Rigid
Inkjet
Thermal
12
(cMmYKRBG
pk gray light
gray)
Aq Pig
600 x 600/
600 x 600
2400 x 1200/
2400 x 1200
Hewlett-Packard
Designjet 4000
series
42
0.0175 in.
Roll
Inkjet
Thermal
4 (CMYK)
Aq Dye
n/a
n/a /2400 x
1200
Hewlett-Packard
Designjet Z6100
series
42/60
22 mil
Roll,
Sheet,
Rigid
Inkjet
Thermal
8 (CMYKcmk
pk mk)
Aq Pig
n/a
n/a / 2400 x
1200
Max speed
[ft2/hr @ res.
(dpi)]
High-Quality
speed[ft2/hr @
res. (dpi)]
300 @ 300
200 @ 600
350 @ 300
Year
Intro’d
Price
Warranty
Onsite
Service
Training
Onyx ProductionHouse 1
2002
n/a
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
Includes Spectra SL or SM printheads; take-up unit
and backlit camera optional. 1 Optional: Caldera or
Wasatch RIP.
250 @ 600
2004
n/a
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
Includes Spectra SL or SM printheads; take-up unit
optional. 1 Optional: Caldera or Wasatch RIP.
350 @ 300
250 @ 600
2006
n/a
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
Includes Spectra SL or SM printheads; take-up unit,
backlit camera, and retro heater optional.
1
Optional: Caldera or Wasatch RIP.
1200 @ 300
900 @ 1200
2006
n/a
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
Includes Spectra SL, SM, SE printheads. 1 Optional:
Caldera or Wasatch RIP.
400 @ 360
301 @ 720
Optional 1
2007
$4895
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
Includes Epson printheads, GO inks, GO dMax film
and PhotoGloss media. 1 Optional: Wasatch SoftRIP SP.
425 @ 720
301 @ 1440
Optional 1
2007
$44,995
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
Includes Epson printheads, GO Sublimator, GO
Dust Collector, GO Tango dye-sub inks. 1 Optional:
Wasatch SoftRIP TX.
400 @ 720
n/a
Optional 1
2007
$4895
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
Based on a Mutoh Draftstation. Epson printhead. Rio
Sublimator is optional. 1 Optional: Wasatch SoftRIP.
296 @ 200
81 @ 400
Graphtec RIP 1
2006
$19,995/
$24,995
1 yr
n/a
$1600
Includes Xaar XJ-126 printheads, heater, dryer,
motorized feeding and wanding, 6-mo warranty on
heads. 1 Optional: Onyx,SAi FlexiSign, PhotoPrint.
90 ppm @ n/a
n/a
n/a
2004
$995
1 yr
$249/2 yr
n/a
Includes ink cartridges and printheads, trays.
n/a
1.7 ppm @
2400 x 1200
Optional 1
2004
$1295
1 yr
$249/2 yr
n/a
130nr and 130gp are slightly larger with more
connectivity; 130gp features a colorimeter.
1
Optional: EFI Designer RIP for HP.
445 @ n/a
30 @ 2400 x
1200
n/a
2007
$2595/
$3995
1 yr
n/a
n/a
Optional USB and JetDirect network.
150 @ 600 x
600
31 @ 2400 x
1200
Optional 1
2006
$3395/
$5595
1 yr
n/a
n/a
Includes embedded spectrophotometer, spindle
with kit, ink cartridges, printheads. Optional add’l
spindles, upgrade kit, Advanced Profiling Solution.
1
Optional: EFI Designer Edition 5.1 XL.
445 @ n/a
30 @ 2400 x
1200
Optional 1
2007
$3595/
$5395
1 yr
n/a
n/a
Includes ink cartridges and printheads, trays,
spindle adaptor kit, Autodesk Design Review. Optional USB and JetDirect network. 1 Optional: Adobe
PostScript for T1100ps models.
150 @ 600 x
600
17 @ 2400 x
1200
Optional 1
2006
$4095/
$6295
1 yr
n/a
n/a
Includes embedded spectrophotometer, spindle with
kit, ink cartridges, printheads. Optional add’l spindles,
upgrade kit, Advanced Profiling Solution.
1
Optional EFI Designer Edition 5.1 XL, GMG Colorproof.
1000 @ 1200 x
1200
n/a
Optional 1
2004
$8995
1 yr
n/a
n/a
Includes ink cartridges and printheads, stand, bin.
Optional add’l spindle and memory storage.
1
Optional: Adobe PostScript 3 RIP for HP.
1134 @ n/a
147 @ 2400 x
1200
Optional 1
2007
$9995/
$15,995
1 yr
n/a
n/a
Includes embedded spectrophotometer, spindle
with kit, HP 91 printheads, ink cartridges, and
stand. Optional add’l spindles, Advanced Profiling
Solution. 1 Optional: Embedded Adobe PostScript 3
RIP in Z6100ps.
RIP
Notes
ROLLFED
PRINTERS
Max.
Media
Width (in.)
Max.
Media
Thickness
Company
Model
Colors
Ink Types
Min. Res.
True/Apparent
(dpi)
Hewlett-Packard
Designjet 8000s
series
64
0.024 in.
Roll,
Sheet
Inkjet Piezo
6 (CMYKcm)
Solvent
n/a
n/a /720 x 720
Hewlett-Packard
Designjet 9000s
series
64
0.024 in.
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
6 (CMYKcm)
Mild Solvent
540 x 720/ n/a
720 x 720/ n/a
Hewlett-Packard
Designjet 10000s
series
104
0.024 in.
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
6 (CMYKcm)
Mild Solvent
n/a
720 x 720/ n/a
Hewlett-Packard
Scitex TJ8300/
TJ8500
65
n/a
Roll-toSheet
Inkjet Piezo
6 (CMYKcm)
Solvent/
UV-curable
n/a /336
n/a /448;
n/a / 600
Hewlett-Packard
Scitex Grand
134
n/a
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
4 (CMYK)
Solvent
n/a
370 x 370/ n/a
Hewlett-Packard
Scitex XL1500 5
204
0.8 in.
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
4,6,8
switchable
(CMYKcmyk)
Solvent
370 x 740/
n/a
370 x 740/
n/a
Infiniti Digital Equip.
(305) 477-6333
www.infiniti-dt.com
Fina160/Fina 250
64/100
4 mm
Roll,
Sheet
Inkjet Piezo
4 (CMYK)
Solvent
n/a /360
n/a /1440
Fina320
126
4 mm
Roll,
Sheet
Inkjet Piezo
4 (CMYK)
Solvent
n/a /180
n/a /1080
FY3360
126
4 mm
Roll,
Sheet
Inkjet Piezo
4 (CMYK)
Solvent
n/a /180
n/a /720
FY3360UV
126
4 mm
Roll,
Sheet
Inkjet Piezo
4 (CMYK)
UV-curable
n/a /180
n/a /720
Innovative Solutions INX
(256) 725-7750
www.goisi.com
ISIJet BlueStreak
196
0.08 in.
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
4 (CMYK)
UV-curable
195 x 200/
190 x 200
363 x 400/
363 x 400
Innovative Solutions INX
ISIJet 3400
134
0.08 in.
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
4 (CMYK)
Solvent
180 x 360/
180 x 360
180 x 360/
180 x 360
Japan Network Service
www.texpress.us
TexPress DSS1800 II
74
n/a
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
4 (CMYK)
Disperse
Dye
360 x 360/
360 x 360
720 x 720/
360 x 360
JHF Vista USA
(410) 956-3008
www.jhfvista-usa.com
Vista 10000
98
n/a
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
4 (CMYK)
Solvent,
Mild Solvent
n/a
1440/ n/a
L&P Digital
Technologies
(904) 249-1131
www.lp-digital.com
Virtu DirectUV
98
2.5 in.
Roll,
Sheet,
Rigid
Inkjet Piezo
6 (CMYKcm)
UV-curable
300/600
600/1200
MacDermid ColorSpan
(800) 477-7714
www.colorspan.com
DisplayMaker 72SI
73
0.25 in.
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
4 (CMYK)
Solvent
600 x 300/ n/a
600 x 600/ n/a
MacDermid ColorSpan
DisplayMaker 98SI
98
0.25 in.
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
4 (CMYK)
Solvent
600 x 300/ n/a
600 x 600 / n/a
Media
Handling
Printhead
Technology
Max. Res.
True/Apparent
(dpi)
Max speed
[ft2/hr @ res.
(dpi)]
High-Quality
speed[ft2/hr @
res. (dpi)]
165 @ n/a
44 @ 720 x 720
322 @ 540
x 720
Year
Intro’d
Price
Warranty
Onsite
Service
Training
Onyx SIgnEZ v7.0
for HP Designjet 1
2006
$19,995
1 yr
n/a
n/a
Includes printheads, ink cartridges. Optional highspeed dryer, air-purifier system, 8000sr take-up
reel kit. 1 Optional: Onyx PosterShop 7.0 for HP
Designjet.
88 @ 720 x 720
Onyx PosterShop 6.5 for HP
Designjet incl. with
9000sf printers 1
2005
$32,995
1 yr
n/a
n/a
Includes printheads, stand, take-up reel, ink cartridges; optional HP dryer, air-purifier system.
1
Optional: Onyx PosterShop 6.5 for HP Designjet.
322 @ 540
x 720
88 @ 720 x 720
Optional 1
2006
n/a
1 yr
n/a
n/a
Includes printheads, stand, take-up reel, ink cartridges; optional HP dryer, air-purifier system.
1
Optional: Onyx PosterShop 7.0 for HP Designjet.
4304 @
336/448
1075 @
448/600
Optional 1
2003/
2006
n/a
n/a
n/a
Incl./
n/a
1
Optional: Onyx ProductionHouse.
701 @ n/a
n/a
Optional 1
2006
n/a
6 mo
n/a
n/a
1
Optional: Onyx dedicated RIP.
1333 @ 370
x 740
96 @ 370 x 740
Optional 1
2005
n/a
6 mo
n/a
n/a
Xaar 128 printheads. 1 Optional: Onyx PosterShop.
262/319 @
360 x 360
39/41 @ 720 x
1440
Infiniti 1
2007
$18,998/
$29,998
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
Includes Xaar XJ-126/30 printheads, installation,
training. 1 Optional: SAi PhotoPrint, Flex8.
420 @ 180 x
360
140 @ 360 x
1080
Infiniti 1
2007
$39,998
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
Includes Xaar XJ-126/50 printheads, installation,
850 @ 180 x
360
258 @ 360 x
720
Infiniti 1
2005
$129,998
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
Includes Spectra SM/Nova printheads, installation,
850 @ 180 x
360
258 @ 360 x
720
Infiniti 1
2007
$149,998
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
Inclues Spectra SM/128 printheads, installation,
1000 @ 254
x 200
500 @ 254 x
200
Optional 1
2007
$135,000
6 mo
n/a
$1500
Includes ISIJet BlueStreak UV printing system upgrade for Nur Blueboard, Spectra Galaxy JA-256/80
AAA printheads. 1 Optional: Wasatch, Onyx.
1700 @ 180
x360
475 @ 180 x
360
Optional 1
2005
$180,000
6 mo
n/a
$1500
Xaar XJ128 printheads. 1 Optional: Wasatch, Onyx.
344 @ 360 x
360, 2 pass
86 @ 720 x
720, 8 pass
Roland
VersaWorks 1
2006
$82,820
1 yr
$9975
Incl.
Includes Epson printheads, heat cutters, installation, training, ink cartridges. LexJet (www.lexjet.
com) is US distributor. 1 Optional: Onyx.
n/a
324 @ 1440
SAi PhotoPrint 1
2007
$49,000
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
Includes Konica Minolta KM512M printheads, install,
training. Solvent, low-solvent, or dye-sublimation
inks. 1 Optional: Wasatch.
1500 @ 600
400 @ 600
Onyx PosterShop,
Caldera GrandRIP+
2006
n/a
1 yr
3 levels
available
Incl.
Includes Spectra printheads and Ink Management
System. Utilizes HueV UV-curable Direct Dye inks.
Flatbed table option.
650 @ 600 x
300
100 @ 600 x
300
MacDermid ColorSpan ColorMark
Professional
Software 1
2005
$39,995
6 mo
varies
Incl.
Includes Ricoh printheads, ink, installation, training.
Flatbed table optional ($2195). 1 Optional: Onyx, SAi,
Caldera, Wasatch.
700 @600 x
300
112 @ 600 x
300
MacDermid ColorSpan ColorMark
Professional
Software1
2005
$54,995
6 mo
varies
Incl.
Includes Ricoh printheads, ink, installation, training.
Flatbed table optional ($2695). 1 Optional: Onyx, SAi,
Caldera, Wasatch.
RIP
Notes
ROLLFED
PRINTERS
Company
Model
Max.
Media
Width (in.)
Max.
Media
Thickness
Media
Handling
Printhead
Technology
Colors
Ink Types
Min. Res.
True/Apparent
(dpi)
Max. Res.
True/Apparent
(dpi)
Matan Digital Printers
(716) 631-3770
www.matanprinters.com
Barak5
197
n/a
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
4 (CMYK)
UV-curable
n/a
600/1200
Sprinter B 36/40
36/40
n/a
Roll
Thermal
Transfer
4 (CMY + spot)
Thermal
Transfer
Ribbon
400/ n/a
n/a
Spot 36
36
n/a
Roll
Thermal
Transfer
2
Thermal
Transfer
Ribbon
800/ n/a
968 @ n/a
Mimaki USA
(678) 730-0170
www.mimakiusa.com
JV3-75 SPII
32
2 mm
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
7 + W (CMYKcmy +W)
Solvent,
Mild Solvent
360 x 360/ n/a
n/a /
1440 x 1440
Mimaki USA
JV3-130SP
54
2 mm
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
8 + W (CMYK
cmyk +W)
Solvent,
Mild Solvent
360 x 360/ n/a
1440 x 1440/
n/a
Mimaki USA
JV33-130/160
54/64
0.7 mm
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
6-color
(CMYKcm) + W
Aq Dye,
Aq Pig,
Solvent,
Mild Solvent,
Sublimation
720/720
1440/1440
Mimaki USA
JV5-260S/320S
104.3/
129.9
1 mm
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
6-color
(CMYKcm)
Aq Dye,
Solvent,
Mild Solvent
540/720
1440/1440
Mimaki USA
JV4-130/160/180
54, 64, 72
n/a
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
6 (CMYKcmykGO)
Aq Dye
360 x 360/ n/a
1440 x 1440/
n/a
Mimaki USA
JV3-160SP
64
2 mm
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
4 (CMYK)
Solvent,
Mild Solvent
360 x 360/ n/a
1440 x 1440/
n/a
Mimaki USA
JV5-130S/160S
54/64
2 mm
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
6 (CMYKcmyk)
Solvent,
Mild Solvent
360 x 360/ n/a
1440 x 1440/
n/a
Mimaki USA
JV3-250 SPF
100
2 mm
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
8 + W (CMYK
cmyk +W)
Solvent,
Mild Solvent
360 x 360/ n/a
1440 x 1440/
n/a
Mutoh America
(480) 998-7772
www.mutoh.com
ValueJet
1204/1604/2606
51/64/102
n/a
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
4 (CMYK)
Solvent
540/ n/a
1440/ n/a
Mutoh America
Spitfire Extreme
65/90
n/a
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
4 (CMYK)
Mild Solvent
360/ n/a
1440/ n/a
Mutoh America
Viper
65/90
n/a
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
4 (CMYKcm +
spot)
Aq Dye
360/ n/a
1440/ n/a
Mutoh America
Viper TX
65/90
n/a
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
4 (CMYKcm +
spot)
Aq Dye
360/ n/a
1440/ n/a
Nur Macroprinters
(201) 708-2100
www.nur.com
Fresco III
128
n/a
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
8 (CMYKcmyk)
Solvent
360/ n/a
n/a /720
Nur Macroprinters
Expedio 3200
128
1 in.
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
8 (CMYKcmyk)
UV-curable
360/ n/a
n/a /720
Nur Macroprinters
Tango
128
n/a
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
6 (CMYKcm)
Solvent,
Sublimation
400/ n/a
n/a /800
Max speed
[ft2/hr @ res.
(dpi)]
High-Quality
speed[ft2/hr @
res. (dpi)]
RIP
Year
Intro’d
Price
Warranty
Onsite
Service
Training
1850 @ 150
560 @ 600
Caldera 1
2007
n/a
1 yr
n/a
Opt.
583/656 @ n/a
n/a
SAi PhotoPrint
2001
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
968 @ n/a
n/a
SAi PhotoPrint
2006
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
40 @ 720
n/a
Optional 1
2004
$12,895
1 yr
n/a
n/a
Epson printheads, starter inks. 1 Optional: Raster
Link Pro II
80 @ 720
n/a
Raster Link Pro II
2005
$19,995
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
Includes Epson printheads, starter ink.
180 @
540 x 720
138 @
720 x 1440
Raster Link
Pro 3 1
2007
$17,995/
$19,995
1 yr
$2000 2
Incl.
Epson Hi Density printhead. 1Optional: Onyx,
Wasatch, SAi, CADLink, EFI XF Colorproof. 2 Prepaid
extended warranty; 2 yr prepaid, $3800; 3 yr prepaid, $5580.
645 @
540 x 720
139 @
720 x 1440
Raster Link
Pro 3 1
2007
n/a
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
Four Epson Hi Density printheads. 1 Optional: Onyx,
Wasatch, SAi, CADLink , EFI XF Colorproof.
n/a
80 @ 720
Optional
2002
$19,995/
$22,995/
$25,995
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
Epson printheads. Price without inks or RIP.
80 @ 720 x
360
n/a
Raster Link Pro II 1
2003
$23,995
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
Includes Epson printheads, inks, RIP. 1 Other RIPs
optional.
n/a
430 @ 540 x
1080
RasterLink Pro II 1
2006
$37,995/
$39,995
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
Epson Hi Density printheads. 1 Other RIPs optional.
80 @ 720
n/a
RasterLink Pro II 1
2005
$52,995
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
Epson printheads. 1 Other RIPs optional.
140/145/185
@ 720 x 720
n/a
SAi FlexiPrint
SE(1204/1604),
Onyx (2606) 1
2006
$14,995/
$21,995/
$44,995
1 yr
n/a
Opt.
Epson printheads. 1 Other RIPs optional.
376 @ 360 x
360
n/a
Onyx RIPCenter
raster only 1
2006
$26,995/
$39,995
1 yr
n/a
Opt.
Piezo-electric drop-on-demand printheads. 1 Other
RIPs optional.
301/301 @
720 x 720
n/a
Onyx RIPCenter
raster only 1
2005
$36,995/
$41,995
1 yr
n/a
Opt.
Piezo-electric drop-on-demand micro piezo printheads. 1 Other RIPs optional.
301/301 @
720 x 720
n/a
Onyx RIPCenter
raster only 1
2006
$39,995/
$44,995
1 yr
n/a
Opt.
Eight drop-on-demand printheads. 1 Other RIPs
optional.
1550 @ 360
n/a
Optional 1
2006
n/a
6 mo
Available
n/a
Includes Xaar XJ 128+ printheads; sheeter or slitter
optional. 1 Optional: Caldera or Wasatch.
1300 @ 360
380 @ 360
Optional 1
2006
n/a
6 mo
Available
Incl.
Includes Spectra Nova printheads; flatbed table and
2-sided camera system optional. 1 Optional: Caldera
or Wasatch.
934 @ 400
287 @ 800
Optional 1
2007
n/a
6 mo
Available
Incl.
Spectra S printheads. Dye-sublimation system.
Double-sided camera system optional. 1 Optional:
Caldera or Wasatch.
Notes
Includes Ricoh E3 30-pl printheads, starter kit.
Flatbed table, muti-roll kit optional. 1 Other RIPs
optional.
ROLLFED
PRINTERS
Max.
Media
Width (in.)
Max.
Media
Thickness
Media
Handling
Printhead
Technology
Colors
Ink Types
Min. Res.
True/Apparent
(dpi)
Max. Res.
True/Apparent
(dpi)
Company
Model
Nur Macroprinters
Expedio 5000
199
n/a
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
8 (CMYKcmyk)
UV-curable
360/ n/a
n/a /720
Nur Macroprinters
Expedio 5000
Revolution
199
n/a
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
4 (CMYK) x2
UV-curable
360/ n/a
n/a /720
Océ North America
(800) 714-4427
www.oceusa.com
CS9060
64
n/a
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
4 (CMYK)
Eco
Solvent
540 x 720/ n/a
1440 x 1440/
n/a
Océ North America
CS9065
64
n/a
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
4 (CMYK)
Low Solvent,
Eco Solvent
360 x 360/ n/a
720 x 720/ n/a
Océ North America
CS9090
90
n/a
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
4 (CMYK)
Low Solvent,
Eco Solvent
360 x 360/ n/a
720 x 720/ n/a
Océ North America
LightJet 430
50
n/a
Roll
Photo
Imager/
Laser
n/a
n/a
200/ n/a
300/4000
Océ North America
LightJet 500XL
76
n/a
Roll
Photo
Imager/
Laser
n/a
n/a
200/ n/a
300/4000
Roland DGA
(800) 542-2307
www.rolanddga.com
VersaCamm SP300V / SP-540V
30/54
1 mm
Roll,
Sheet
Inkjet Piezo
4 (CMYK)
Mild Solvent
360 x 720/
360 x 720
720 x 1440/
720 x 1440
Roland DGA
VersaCamm VP300 / VP-540
30/54
1 mm
Roll,
Sheet
Inkjet Piezo
4 (CMYK)
Mild Solvent
360 x 540/
360 x 540
720 x 1440/
720 x 1440
Roland DGA
Hi-Fi Jet Pro II
FJ-540
54
1 mm
Roll,
Sheet
Inkjet Piezo
6 (CMYKcm)
Aq Dye,
Aq Pig
360 x450/
360 x 450
1440 x 1440/
1440 x 1440
Roland DGA
SolJet Pro III
XC-540
54
1 mm
Roll,
Sheet
Inkjet Piezo
6 (CMYKcm)
Mild Solvent
360 x 360/
360 x 360
1440 x 1440/
1440 x 1440
Roland DGA
SolJet Pro IIV SJ645EX/SJ-745EX
64, 74
1 mm
Roll,
Sheet
Inkjet Piezo
6 (CMYKcm)
Mild Solvent
360 x 360/
360 x 360
1440 x 1440/
1440 x 1440
Roland DGA
Hi-Fi Express
FP-740
74
40 mm
Roll,
Sheet
Inkjet Piezo
6 (CMYKcm)
Sublimation
360/180
720/720
Roland DGA
SolJet Pro IIV
SJ-1045
104
1 mm
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
6 (CMYKcm)
Mild Solvent
360 x 360/
360 x 360
1440 x 1440/
1440 x 1440
Roland DGA
Advanced Jet
AJ-1000
103
1 mm
Roll,
Sheet
Inkjet Piezo
6 (CMYKcm)
Mild Solvent
360/180
720/720
SignWarehouse
(800) 899-5655
www.signwarehouse.com
PrismJet Extra
38/48/62
n/a
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
38: 4 (CMYK);
48 & 62: 6
(CMYKcm)
Eco Solvent
360 x 180/
n/a
1440 x 1440/
n/a
SignWarehouse
PrismJet V48/V64
51/64
n/a
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
4 (CMYK)
Eco Solvent
540 x720/
n/a
1440 x 1440/
n/a
SignWarehouse
PrismJet Spitfire
65/Spitfire 90
65/89
n/a
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
6 (CMYKcm)
Eco Solvent
360 x 360/
n/a
1440 x 1440/
n/a
Max speed
[ft2/hr @ res.
(dpi)]
High-Quality
speed[ft2/hr @
res. (dpi)]
1600 @ 360
380 @ 720
3228 @ 360
Year
Intro’d
Price
Warranty
Onsite
Service
Training
Caldera or
Wasatch 1
2005
n/a
6 mo
Available
Incl.
Spectra Nova printheads. Double-sided camera
system optional. 1 Other RIPs optional.
430 @ 360
Optional 1
2007
n/a
6 mo
Available
Incl.
Spectra Nova printheads. Double-sided camera
system optional. 1 Optional: Caldera or Wasatch.
142 @ 720 x
720
17.8 @ 1440 x
1440
Optional 1
2007
$21,995
1 yr
n/a
Opt.
VariaDot printing delivers variable ink droplet sizes.
Optional take-up system for rolls up to 53 lb, bulk
media winder/unwinder for rolls up to 220 lb.
1
Optional: Onyx PosterShop, ProductionHouse.
452 @ 360 x
360
70 @ 720 x 720
Optional 1
2005
$29,995
1 yr
n/a
Opt.
Optional air-purification system for low-solvent
inks, external heaters. 1 Optional: Onyx PosterShop,
ProductionHouse.
452 @ 360 x
360
70 @ 720 x 720
Optional 1
2006
$39,995
1 yr
n/a
Opt.
Optional air-purification system for low-solvent
inks, external heaters. 1 Optional: Onyx PosterShop,
ProductionHouse.
465 @ 200
230 @ 300
Optional 1
2000
$166,995
1 yr
n/a
Opt.
The LightJet machines are photoimagers. 1 Optional:
Onyx PosterShop, ProductionHouse.
490 @ 200
240 @ 300
Optional 1
2002
$259,995
1 yr
n/a
Opt.
1
63/114 @
360 x 720
16/19 @
720 x 1440
Roland
VersaWorks
2005/
2004
$10,995/
$16,995
1 yr
n/a
n/a
The VersaCamm is a printer-cutter.
124/166 @
360 x 540
21/27 @
720 x 1440
Roland
VersaWorks
2007
$14,995/
$20,995
2 yr
n/a
n/a
The VersaCamm is a printer-cutter.
300 @ 360 x
450
32 @ 1440 x
1440
Roland VersaWorks
2002
$21,995
2 yr
n/a
n/a
441 @ 360 x
360
31 @ 1440 x
1440
Roland VersaWorks
2006
$29,995
2 yr
n/a
n/a
340 @ 360 x
360
35 @ 1440 x
1440
Roland VersaWorks
2005
$29,999/
$32,999
2 yr
n/a
n/a
548 @ 270 x
360
30 @ 720 x 720
Roland VersaWorks
n/a
$39,995
2 yr
n/a
Incl.
484 @ 360 x
360
36 @ 1440 x
1440
Roland VersaWorks
2005
$59,995
2 yr
n/a
n/a
968 @ 360 x
180
129 @ 720 x
720
Roland VersaWorks
n/a
$69,995
2 yr
n/a
Incl.
Optional CaptivAir system.
156 @ 360 x
180
39 @ 720 x 720
SAi FlexSign Pro
2003
$10,995/
$15,995/
$20,995
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
Includes Epson printheads. Manufactured in
Belgium.
147/183 @
720 x 720
147/183 @ 720
x 720
SAi FlexSign Pro
2006
$14,995/
$21,995
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
Based on Mutoh ValueJet. Includes Epson printheads, automated media-handling system, and
wave printing firmware.
430 @ 360 x
360
178 @ 720 x
540
SAi FlexSign Pro
2007
$29,995/
$39,995
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
Based on Mutoh Rockhopper 3 Extreme, manufactured in Belgium. Includes Epson printheads,
automated media-handling system, and wave
printing firmware.
RIP
Notes
Optional: Onyx PosterShop, ProductionHouse.
ROLLFED
PRINTERS
Max.
Media
Width (in.)
Max.
Media
Thickness
Media
Handling
Printhead
Technology
Min. Res.
True/Apparent
(dpi)
Max. Res.
True/Apparent
(dpi)
Company
Model
Colors
Ink Types
Xerox
(585) 422-8796
www.xerox.com
Xerox 8142/8160
42/60
0.019 in.
Roll,
Sheet
Inkjet
Thermal
6 (CMYKcm)
Aq Dye,
Aq Pig
300/300
1200/1200
Yat Fung Digital
www.yf-infiniti.com
YF-8160 III+/
8180III+/8250-III+
98
10 mm
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
4 (CMYK)
Solvent
200/200
400/400
Yat Fung Digital
YF-8250B+/
1232B+/1633B
126
10 mm
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
4 (CMYK)
Solvent
200/200
720/720
Yat Fung Digital
YF-6250LQ+/
3360EC+/
8320LQ(S)
126
10 mm
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
4 (CMYK)
Solvent
180/180
720/720
Yat Fung Digital
YF-2200S/YF2500
98
10 mm
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
4/6 (CMYKcm)
Solvent
720/720
720/720
ZBE
(805) 576-1600
www.zbe.com
Chromira 30/50
30/50
n/a
Roll
Photo
Imager/LED
n/a
n/a
300 ppi/425
ppi
300 ppi/425
ppi
ZBE
Chromira5x 30/50
30/50
n/a
Roll
Photo
Imager/LED
n/a
n/a
300 ppi/425
ppi
300 ppi/425
ppi
Max speed
[ft2/hr @ res.
(dpi)]
High-Quality
speed[ft2/hr @
res. (dpi)]
220 @ 600
RIP
Year
Intro’d
Price
Warranty
Onsite
Service
30 @ 1200 x
600
Optional 1
2004
$11,995/
$15,995
n/a
n/a
Incl./
Opt.
Lexmark- 640 nozzle printhead. 1 Optional: Xerox
Wide Format Color Workstation RIP, Server RIP, or
Server RIP Pro.
27.5 @ 200
14.5 @ 400
Infiniti, PhotoPrint,
PosterPrint 1
2001
n/a
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
Includes Xaar XJ-126-300-dpi printheads.
1
Optional: Infiniti, PhotoPrint, PosterPrint.
47.6 @ 360
10.4 @ 720
PosterPrint 1
2001
n/a
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
Includes Xaar XJ-128 200 dpi/360-dpi printheads.
1
100.4 @ 180
24.4 @ 720
PosterPrint 1
2001
n/a
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
Includes Xaar XJ-128 200 dpi/360-dpi printheads.
1
32 @ 720
8.3 @ 720
PhotoPrint,
PosterPrint 1
2001
n/a
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
Includes Konica Minolta KM 512 14-pl printheads.
1
Optional: PhotoPrint, PosterPrint.
62/83 @
300 ppi
62/83 @ 300
ppi
n/a
2000
$79,000/
$99,000
3 mo
$7900/
$9900
Incl.
All Chromira machines are photo printers.
n/a
2004
$114,000/
3 mo
$134,000
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Incl.
313/375 @
313/375 @
300 ppi
300 ppi
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FLATBED
PRINTERS
navigating the market’s
shifting landscape
Specs on more than 60 flatbed
and hybrid printers.
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made its grand entrance into the marketplace. And as it is with the debut of virtually
any high-tech product, people already are wondering when and how Apple will top itself
when the next generation of the iPhone is unveiled.
Granted, the type of hysteria surrounding the launch of the iPhone (aka “iPhoria”)
is not something that we’re likely to experience in the wide-format marketplace—no
printer OEM, for instance, has ever reported hundreds of customers lining up outside
their doorway for their latest printer to go on sale.
That’s not to say, however, that print providers don’t anxiously anticipate
the newest printers or speculate about the latest features or technology advancements that might be found in the brand-new models.
At the same time, of course, they continue to be challenged by the
number of new printers and models that appear in the marketplace. It
has become a daunting task to keep track of just which printers—rollfed
or flatbed—are currently offered, are no longer offered, or are in transition
(either on their way out of the market but yet to make their final bow, or on their
way into the market, but still in beta, etc.).
To help, we present our annual Flatbed Printer charts to assist you in navigating
the shifting landscape of flatbed and hybrid printers. And shifting is it ever: This year’s
flatbed charts include approximately 30 new printers or models compared to the 2006
charts; however, nearly 20 printer models that appeared on last year’s lists have been
removed—for the most part, because they are no longer in production.
In the midst of this change, however, there are some consistent patterns to be
found. The white ink trend, for instance, continues to grow: 22 printers, compared
with last year’s 14, offer white ink as standard or optional. Additionally, UV-curable ink
With over 300 installations worldwide, Inca flatbed
equipment is proven to be the fastest, most reliable, high
resolution flatbed digital presses in the
market today.
The Inca Spyder 320 has the right combination of speed, quality and affordability. It
prints at speeds up to 860 ft2 per hour directly onto the
widest range of flexible and rigid substrates up to 1.2”
thick. The Spyder has a 126”x 63” image area and occupies
a compact footprint. It is available in four or six colors,
plus a white configuration, and is priced to ensure a quick
return on your investment.
The Spyder delivers pinpoint drop placement, precise
registration, no waste edge-to-edge printing, no mounting
or laminating and zero scrap lenticular graphics. Spyder’s
high volume output and rapid turnaround
time increases
revenues and profits.
Utilizing Sericol’s
uniquely formulated Uvijet UV inks
with Micro-V dispersion technology
means wide adhesion, vibrancy and
durability in every print.
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you the best in digital print solutions.
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is still, by far, the predominant inkset used with these printers. Rising costs are, unfortunately for
your pocketbook, another consistent trend: The Inca Onset, a new addition to this year’s charts,
comes in at a whopping $3 million, for example.
This year’s chart lists more than 60 flatbed and hybrid printers from 26 printer manufacturers in
the US and abroad. Print widths range from 48 to 188 in., and the listed printers boast various resolutions, an increase in choices when it comes to inksets and RIPs, and maximum output speeds
that range from 75 sq ft/hr to 5000+ sq ft/hr.
Some notes here on the specs we chose and the answers you’ll see for each:
• Company and contact: 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 in. less than media width. Minimum here is 24 in.
• Maximum media thickness: Listed in millimeters or inches.
• Media: What kind of media will the printer handle—roll, sheet, rigid? Again, we did not chart
printers that are primarily rollfed (see our July issue for these).
• Printhead technology: All machines listed are inkjet piezo.
• Colors: How many colors does the printer support? We did not include monochrome units.
• Ink types accepted: Aqueous dye? Aqueous pigmented? Solvent? Mild-solvent? UV-curable?
Oil-based? Sublimation?
• Minimum true/apparent resolution: What is the minimum true/apparent resolution in dots per
inch (dpi)?
• Maximum true/apparent resolution: What is the maximum true/apparent resolution in dots
per inch?
• Maximum speed at a specific resolution: What is the printer’s fastest speed (sq ft/hr) and
resolution (dpi)? Note that some manufacturers provided the speed but not the resolution.
• High-quality speed at a specific resolution: What is the speed (sq ft/hr) and resolution (dpi)
for high-quality printing? Again, some manufacturers provided the speed, but not the resolution.
• RIP: What type of RIP comes standard with the printer, if any? If it’s not standard, what optional
RIPs are available?
• Year Intro: What year was the printer model introduced?
• Price: What is the selling price of this printer, in US dollars? Prices range from the low-end
flatbeds/hybrids in the $40,000 to $60,000 range to top-end machines that carry a price tag of
$850,000 to $3 million.
• 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 with the purchase of the printer? Is it an option? If the latter, what
is the cost?
• Notes: Additional information not covered in the chart cells.
As you go through the charts, keep in mind that all information was provided by the manufacturer/supplier. We asked for specs only on currently available printers or printers that would soon
be on the market. 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, note that some printer manufacturers were unable to reply
to our requests for information due to deadline constraints, so these printers were not included.
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FLATBED
PRINTERS
Max.
Media
Width (in.)
Max.
Media
Thickness
63
Ink
Types
Min. Res
True/Apparent
(dpi)
Max. Res
True/Apparent
(dpi)
6 (CMYKcm)
UVcurable
720 x 720/
n/a
720 x 1440/
n/a
Inkjet Piezo
7 (CMYKcmW)
UVcurable
727 X 363/
n/a
727 x 363/
n/a
Media
Handling
Printhead
Technology
Colors
1.77 in.
Rigid,
Sheet,
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
63/98.5
1.77 in.
Rigid,
Sheet,
Roll
Company
Model
Agfa Graphics
www.agfa.com
Anapurna M
Agfa Graphics
Anapurna L /XL
Agfa Graphics
Anapurna XL2
98.5
1.77 in.
Rigid,
Sheet,
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
6 (CMYKcm)
UVcurable
800 x363/
n/a
720 x 820/
n/a
Anhui Liyu Computer
www.ahliyu.com
Eureka 1808/
1812 UV/
2508/2512 UV
71/98
20 mm
Rigid,
Sheet,
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
6 (CMYKcm)
UVcurable
400 x 600/
400 x 600
600 x 800/
600 x 800
DuPont
www.dupont.com
Cromaprint 18UV
72
1 in.
Rigid,
Sheet,
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
4 (CMYK)1
UVcurable
300/600
1000/1200
DuPont
Cromaprint 22UVse
86
2 in.
Rigid,
Sheet,
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
6 (CMYKcm)
+W1
UVcurable
300/600
1200/2400
www.durstus.com
Rho 600 Pictor
62
1.58 in.
Rigid,
Sheet,
Opt. Roll
Inkjet Piezo
4 (CMYK)+
W+spot+
varnish
UVcurable
600/1200
600/1200
Durst Image Tech.
Rhopac Presto/
Rapid
80
1.58 in.
Rigid,
Sheet,
Opt. Roll
Inkjet Piezo
6 (CMYK+
W+spot+
varnish)
UVcurable
400/800
600/1200
Durst Image Tech.
Rho 600 Basic/
Presto/Rapid
80
2.75 in.
Rigid,
Sheet,
Opt. Roll
Inkjet Piezo
6 (CMYK+
W+spot+
varnish)
UVcurable
400/800
600/1200
Durst Image Tech.
Rho 800 Presto
98
2.75 in.
Rigid,
Sheet,
Opt. Roll
Inkjet Piezo
8 (CMYKcm+
W+spot+
varnish)
UVcurable
400/800
600/1200
Eastech Digital Tech.
www.eastechthai.com
Scutum UV8740s-II
87
1.25 in.
Rigid,
Sheet,
Opt. Roll
Inkjet Piezo
6 (CMYKcm)
UVcurable
360 x 180/
n/a
360 x 720/
n/a
EFI
www.efi-vutek.com
Vutek PV200
80
1.75 in.
Rigid,
Sheet,
Opt. Roll
Inkjet Piezo
4, 6 (CMYKcm),
4+W
UVcurable
n/a
600/ n/a
EFI
Vutek PV320
126.5
1.75 in.
Rigid,
Sheet,
Opt. Roll
Inkjet Piezo
4 (CMYK)
UVcurable
400/ n/a
600/ n/a
EFI
Vutek QS2000
80
2 in.
Rigid,
Sheet,
Opt. Roll
Inkjet Piezo
6, (CMYKcm),
6+W
UVcurable
n/a
1080/ n/a
EFI
Vutek QS3200
126.5
2 in.
Rigid,
Sheet,
Opt. Roll
Inkjet Piezo
6, (CMYKcm),
6+W
UVcurable
n/a
1080/ n/a
Fujifilm Graphic Systems
www.fujifilmgs.com
Acuity HD 2504
48 x 96
1.98 in.
Rigid,
Sheet,
Opt. Roll
Inkjet Piezo
4 (CMYK)
UVcurable
600/1200+
600/1200+
Gandinnovations
www.gandinnovations.com
Jeti 1224 UV
48 x 96
2 in.
Rigid
Inkjet Piezo
6 (CMYKcm)
UVcurable
300/300
1200/1200
Max. speed
[ft2/hr @ res.
(dpi)]
High-Quality
speed [ft2/hr
@ res. (dpi)]
RIP
161 @
720 x 720
81 @
720 x 1440
388/474 @
727 x 363
Year
Intro’d
Price
Warranty
On-site
Service
Training
Wasatch
SoftRIP
2007
$125,000
1 yr
n/a
Opt.
Konica 512 printheads.
107/129 @
727 x 363
Wasatch
SoftRIP
(Agfa Ed.)
2005
$174,995
$224,995
1 yr
n/a
Opt.1
Spectra Nova 256 printheads; borderless printing.
1
Optional: Multiple training programs.
312 @
800 x 363
118 @
800 x 727
Wasatch 6.1
2007
$216,000
1 yr
n/a
Opt.
Spectra Galaxy printheads.
344 @
600 x 400
86 @
600 x 800
SAi PhotoPrint DX1
2006
$60,000
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
1808/2508 have 8 Spectra printheads; 1812/2512
have 12 printheads. 1Optional: Onyx ProductionHouse.
665 @ 300
402 @ 600
DuPont
Cromanet
CS2
2007
$99,000/
$112,000
full system 3
6 mo
Varies
Incl.
Spectra Galaxy 256 printheads. 1Custom colors available. 2Other RIPs optional. 3Full system includes Cromanet software, Print Server hardware, start-up ink.
680 @ 300
410 @ 600
DuPont
Cromanet
CS2
2007
$269,900
1 yr
Varies
Incl.
Spectra Galaxy 256 printheads. Includes Cromanet
software, Print Server hardware, start-up ink. 1Custom colors available. 2Other RIPs optional.
270 @ 600
270 @ 600
Dice America
Cheetah1
2006
n/a
6 mo
n/a
Incl.
Spectra-Durst Phototechnik AG/Durst Quadro Array
Technology heads. Variable-drop printing, upgradable speed and color. 1Optional: Caldera.
800/1600 @ 400
560/1120 @
600
Dice America
Cheetah1
2005
n/a
6 mo
n/a
Incl.
Durst Quadro Array Technology heads. Prints 4-pt
type, variable-drop printing; corrugated media handling; upgradable speed and color. 1Optional: Caldera.
400/800/
1600 @ 400
280/560/
1120 @ 600
Dice America
Cheetah1
2005
n/a
6 mo
n/a
Incl.
Durst Quadro Array Technology heads. Variable-drop
printing, upgradable speed and image quality. Heavy
duty roll feed/take-up option. 1Optional: Caldera.
1200 @ 400
800 @ 600
Dice America
Cheetah1
2007
n/a
6 mo
n/a
Incl.
Durst Quadro Array Technology heads. Uninterrupted
continuous board printing, 30-pl drop, heavy-duty
roll feed/take-up option. Shipping Q4 ’07.
1
Optional: Caldera.
648 @
360 x 180
162 @
360 x 720
SAi
PhotoPrint,
Eastech Ed.
2003
$195,000
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
Spectra 256 printheads.
350 @ 600
350 @ 600
EFI Fiery XF1
2004
$199,000
1 yr
$28,000$35,000
Incl.
1
1000 @ 400
650 @ 600
EFI Fiery XF1
2005
$299,000
1 yr
$30,000$40,000
Incl.
1
750 @ 1080
750 @ 1080
EFI Fiery XF1
2006
$375,000
1 yr
$28,000$35,000
Incl.
1
900 @ 1080
900 @ 1080
EFI Fiery XF1
2006
$475,000
1 yr
$30,000$40,000
Incl.
1
174 @ 600
117 @ 600
Optional1
2007
$120,000
1 yr
$16,000
(2nd yr)
$12,000
Roll-to-roll option expected in late 2007. 1Optional:
Onyx ProductionHouse 7.05.
450 @ 300
300 @ 1200
Onyx ProductionHouse1
2007
n/a
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
Spectra SM/SL/SE printheads. White and varnish
optional. 1Optional: Wasatch, Caldera.
Notes
Optional: ColorBurst.
FLATBED
PRINTERS
Max.
Media
Width (in.)
Max.
Media
Thickness
Media
Handling
Printhead
Technology
Colors
Ink
Types
Min. Res
True/Apparent
(dpi)
Max. Res
True/Apparent
(dpi)
Company
Model
Gandinnovations
Jeti 3150 UV
60 x 120
2 in.
Rigid
Inkjet Piezo
6 (CMYKcm)
UVcurable
300/300
1200/1200
Gandinnovations
Jeti 2030 UV
78.7 x 120
2 in.
Rigid
Inkjet Piezo
6 (CMYKcm)
UVcurable
300/300
1200/1200
GCC America
www.gccworld.com
StellarJet 183UV
72
1 in.
Rigid,
Sheet,
Opt. Roll
Inkjet Piezo
4 (CMYK)+
W+varnish
UVcurable
720/1440
720/1440
GCC America
StellarJet 250UV
98.4
2 in.
Rigid,
Sheet,
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
6 (CMYKcm)
+W
UVcurable
360/ n/a
n/a / 720
Gerber Scientific Products
www.gspinc.com
Solara UV2
60
0.5 in.
Rigid,
Sheet,
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
6 (CMYKGV)
UVcurable
300 x
360/600
300 x
360/600
Hewlett-Packard
www.hp.com
Scitex FB6300
188
1.57 in.
Rigid,
Sheet
Inkjet Piezo
4 (CMYK)
UVcurable
n/a /
540 x 360
n/a /
720 x 720
Hewlett-Packard
Scitex FB6700
63
12 mm
Rigid,
Sheet
Inkjet Piezo
6 (CMYKcm)
Aq Pig
370 x 740/
n/a
600 x 600/
n/a
Inca Digital Printers
www.incadigital.com
Spyder 320, 320-8
series, 320+6 color,
320+white, 320e
63 x 126
1.2 in.
Rigid,
Sheet
Inkjet Piezo
4, 61
UVcurable
600/ n/a
1000/ n/a
Spyder 320 Q
63 x 126
1.2 in.
Rigid,
Sheet
Inkjet Piezo
4 (CMYK)
UVcurable
1400 /n/a
1600/ n/a
Columbia Turbo/
Turbo 220
63/86 x
126
1.5 in.
Rigid,
Sheet
Inkjet Piezo
4 (CMYK)
UVcurable
600/ n/a
1000/ n/a
Onset
126 x 60
0.39 in.
Rigid,
Sheet
Inkjet Piezo
4 (CMYK)
UVcurable
600/ n/a
1000/ n/a
www.infiniti-dt.com
UV1612S
63
1 in.
Rigid,
Sheet,
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
6 (CMYKcm)
UVcurable
n/a /300
n/a /1200
International Printer & Ink
www.ip-i.co.kr
Cube 1606-S/
Cube 1606-F
63
45 mm
Rigid,
Sheet
Inkjet Piezo
6 (CMYKcm)/
6 (CMYKW)
UVcurable
360/360
720/1440
International Printer & Ink
Cube 260 Series
102
95 mm
Rigid,
Sheet
Inkjet Piezo
6(CMYKW),
4(CMYK)x2
UVcurable
360/360
720/1440
Leggett & Platt Digital
Technologies
www.lp-digital.com
Virtu36
98
2.5 in.
Rigid,
Sheet,
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
6(CMYKcm)
+W
UVcurable
300/600
600/1200
Leggett & Platt
Virtu72
98
2.5 in.
Rigid,
Sheet,
Opt. Roll
Inkjet Piezo
6(CMYKcm)
+W
UVcurable
300/600
600/1200
Leggett & Platt
Virtu130
130
2.5 in.
Rigid,
Sheet,
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
6(CMYKcm)
+W
UVcurable
300/600
600/1200
Lüscher AG Maschinenbau
www.luescher.com
Jetprint 3530
122
3 in.
Rigid,
Sheet
Inkjet Piezo
8 (CMYKcmyk
W+spot)
UVcurable
n/a
400 x 400/
600 x 600
Max. speed
[ft2/hr @ res.
(dpi)]
High-Quality
speed [ft2/hr
@ res. (dpi)]
450 @ 300
300 @ 1200
600 @ 300
Year
Intro’d
Price
Warranty
On-site
Service
Training
2004
n/a
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
Spectra SL/SM/SE printheads. White and varnish
450 @ 600
2007
n/a
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
Spectra SL/SM/SE printheads. White and varnish
640 @ 360
157 @ 720
Amica ColorPrint, Onyx
ProductionHouse
2007
$80,000
Varies
n/a
Incl.
Konica printheads.
451 @ 360
84 @ 720
Amica ColorPrint, Onyx
ProductionHouse
2005
$200,000
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
Xaar XJ500 printheads.
75 @
300 x 360
25 @
300 x 360
Gerber Image
RIP Plus 7.0
by Onyx1
2006
$55,995
1 yr
$5695
Incl.
Xaar XJ-126 heads. Incl. roll take-up winder, power
conditioner. 1Optional: Onyx Postershop 7.0 Gerber
Ed., Onyx ProductionHouse.
387 @
540 x 360
161 @
720 x 720
Onyx PosterShop
2004
n/a
6 mo
n/a
n/a
Xaar XJ500 printheads.
1333 @
370 x 740
96 @
370 x 740
Optional1
2004
n/a
6 mo
n/a
n/a
Aprion printheads.1Optional: ApriRIP2.
320: 860 @ 600;
320e: 430 @ 600
320: 301
@1000;
320e: 151 @
1000
Wasatch
SoftRIP
2004
n/a
1yr
n/a
Incl.
Spectra printheads. US dist.: Fujifilm Sericol (www.
sericol.com) and Fujifilm Graphic Systems USA.
1
320 and 320e: CMYK; 320-8 Series: CMYKcmW or
CMYKGOVW; 320+6: CMYKcm; 320+W: CMYKW.
398 @ n/a
269 @ n/a
Wasatch
SoftRIP
2007
n/a
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
10-pl drop size, prints 4-pt. type, white ink optional.
1720 @ 600
645 @ 600
Wasatch
SoftRIP
2004
n/a
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
Spectra printheads.
5382 @ n/a
3767 @ n/a
Wasatch
SoftRIP
2007
$3 million
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
Spectra printheads. Incl. workstation, auto materialhandling system.
96 @ 300 x 600
25 @
600 x 1200
Infiniti1
2006
$44,998
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
XaarJet 126/50 printheads. 1Optional: SAi PhotoPrint, Flexi8.
226 @720
32 @ 1440
Wasatch,
Onyx,
Caldera
2007
n/a
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
Konica Minolta 512MH printheads.
344 @ 720
86 @ 1440
Wasatch,
Onyx,
Caldera
2006
n/a
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
Konica Minolta 512MH printheads.
800 @ 600
400 @ 600
Onyx
PosterShop,
Caldera
GrandRIP+
2003
n/a
1 yr
Opt.1
Incl.
Spectra printheads. Options: Auto load system, rollto-roll, oven, ink management system, and white
ink. 1Three levels available.
1500 @ 600
750 @ 600
Onyx
PosterShop,
Caldera
GrandRIP+
2005
n/a
1 yr
Opt.1
Incl.
Spectra printheads. Options: Auto load system, rollto-roll, oven, ink management system, and white
ink. 1Three levels available.
800 @ 600
400 @ 600
Onyx
PosterShop,
Caldera
GrandRIP+
2007
n/a
1 yr
Opt.1
Incl.
Spectra printheads. Options: Auto load system, oven,
auto load system, ink management system, and
white ink. 1Three levels available.
2000 @ 200
500 @ 600
Onyx
2005
$850,000
6 mo
n/a
n/a
Spectra printheads.
RIP
Notes
FLATBED
PRINTERS
Max.
Media
Width (in.)
Max.
Media
Thickness
Media
Handling
Printhead
Technology
Colors
Ink
Types
Min. Res
True/Apparent
(dpi)
Max. Res
True/Apparent
(dpi)
Company
Model
MacDermid ColorSpan
www.colorspan.com
ColorSpan 5440uv/
5445uv
54
1 in.
Rigid,
Roll,
Sheet
Inkjet Piezo
4 (CMYK)
UVcurable
600 x 300/
n/a
1200 x 600/
n/a
MacDermid ColorSpan
ColorSpan 5460uv/
5465uv
54
1 in.
Rigid,
Roll,
Sheet
Inkjet Piezo
6 (CMYKcm)
UVcurable
600 x
300/800
1200 x 600/
1800
MacDermid ColorSpan
ColorSpan 9840uv
98.4
2.25 in.
Rigid,
Sheet,
Opt. Roll
Inkjet Piezo
4 (CMYK)
UVcurable
600 x 300/
n/a
600 x 600/
n/a
www.matanprinters.com
Barak3
126
1 in.
Rigid,
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
4 (CMYK)
UVcurable
n/a
600/1200
Mimaki USA
www.mimakiusa.com
JF-1610/JF-1631
63 x 40,
63 x 122
1.97 in.
Rigid,
Opt. Roll
Inkjet Piezo
8 (CMYKcmyk)
W+varnish
UVcurable
300 x 300/
n/a
1200 x 1200/
n/a
Mutoh America
www.mutoh.com
BioJet
76
n/a
Rigid,
Sheet,
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
6 (CMYKcm)
Solvent1
360 x 180/
n/a
360 x 720/
n/a
Nur America
www.nur.com
Tempo Q
126 x 79
2 in.
Rigid,
Sheet,
Opt. Roll
Inkjet Piezo
8 (CMYKcmyk)
+W
UVcurable
600 x 400/
n/a
1270 x 800/
n/a
Nur America
Tempo II
125
2 in.
Rigid,
Opt. Roll
Inkjet Piezo
4, 6, 8
(CMYKcmyk
+W)
UVcurable
360 x
360/360 x
360
720 x 720/
720 x 720
Nur America
Expedio Inspiration
126 (roll)/
98.4 (rigid)
1 in
Rigid,
Sheet,
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
8 (CMYKcmyk)
UVcurable
n/a
800 x 635/
1600 x 1270
Océ North America
www.oceusa.com
Arizona 250 GT
49 x 98
1.98
Rigid,
Opt. Roll
Inkjet Piezo
4 (CMYK)
UVcurable
n/a
n/a
Raster Printers
www.rasterprinters.com
RP-720 UVZ
73
1.2 in.
Rigid,
Sheet,
Roll, Opt.
Roll
Inkjet Piezo
6 (CMYKcm)
UVcurable
360/720
720/720
Raster Printers
Daytona T600UV
73
1.2 in.
Rigid,
Sheet
Inkjet Piezo
6(CMYKcm)+W
UVcurable
360/720
1080/2400
Tampoprint Int.
www.tampoprintusa.com
DMD EP 1600K
63
500 mm
Rigid,
Sheet,
Opt. Roll
Inkjet Piezo
7 (CMYKcmy)
Aq. Dye,
Solvent
360/360
1440/1440
Teckwin International
www.teckwin.com
TeckSmart UV
1600/2500
128
15 mm
Rigid,
Sheet,
Opt. Roll
Inkjet Piezo
5 (CMYKW),
7 (CMYKcm+W)
UVcurable
360/1440
n/a
Zünd America
www.zund.com
UVjet 250-Light
98.4
2.36 in.
Rigid
Inkjet Piezo
4(CMYK)1
UVcurable
400/800
400/800
Zünd America
UVjet 250-Combi
98.4
3.94 in.
Rigid, Roll
Inkjet Piezo
4(CMYK)1
UVcurable
400/800
400/800
Max. speed
[ft2/hr @ res.
(dpi)]
High-Quality
speed [ft2/hr
@ res. (dpi)]
194/338 @
600 x 600
RIP
Year
Intro’d
Price
Warranty
On-site
Service
97/194 @
1200 x 600
Optional1
Training
2007
$54,995/
$68,995
1 yr
Varies
Incl.
Ricoh printheads. 1Optional: MacDermid ColorSpan
Kodiak Software RIP, Onyx PosterShop/ProductionHouse, SAi Flexi, Caldera, Wasatch SoftRIP.
194/338 @
600 x 600
97/194 @
1200 x 600
Optional1
2007
$61,995/
$79,995
1 yr
Varies
Incl.
Ricoh printheads. 1Optional: MacDermid ColorSpan
811 @
600 x 300
112 @
600 x 300
Optional1
2006
$149,995
1 yr
Varies
Incl.
Ricoh printheads. Rollfed supply and take-up
system: $19,995. 1Optional: MacDermid ColorSpan
1400 @ 150
475 @ 600
Caldera1
2007
n/a
1 yr
n/a
Opt.
Ricoh E3 30-pl printheads. Multi-roll kit and Flatbed
tables, optional. 1Optional RIPs available.
200 @
600 x 600
n/a
RasterLink
Pro II1
2007
$122,995/
$139,995
n/a
n/a
Incl.
Xaar printheads. Includes software, ink; excludes
rigging, installation. 1Optional RIPs available.
864 @
360 x 180
216 @
360 x 720
Onyx
2006
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Spectra printheads. 1Utilizes Inkware Bioware
solvent inks.
1300 @ 600
330 @ 800
Caldera,
Wasatch
2006
n/a
6 mo
Available
Incl.
Spectra Galaxy printheads. Auto color-management
module.
1300 @ 360
269 @ 720
Wasatch
SoftRIP1
2006
n/a
6 mo
n/a
Incl.
Spectra printheads. Options include: white ink,
Tempo I upgrade, and roll-to-roll. 1Various RIPs
supported.
1200 (roll)
370 (rigid) @
n/a
107 (roll) @
n/a
Caldera
GrandRIP,
Wasatch
SoftRIP
2007
n/a
6 mo
n/a
Incl.
Spectra S-class 50-pl printheads. Capable of multiroll and multi-file printing.
172 @ n/a
129 @ n/a
Onyx ProductionHouse
2007
$131,995
1 yr
n/a
Opt.
Uses Océ VariaDot Technology for variable droplet
sizes. Roll-to-roll system optional (accepts media
87-in. wide).
280 @ 360
75 @ 720
Onyx PosterShop1
2005
$57,900
1 yr
$7000
Incl.
Fujifilm Dimatx S128 printheads. 1Optional: Wasatch.
400 @ 360
120 @ 1080
Onyx PosterShop
2007
$69,900
1 yr
$7000
Incl.
Fujifilm Dimatx M printheads.
92 @ 360
13 @ 1440
Ergosoft
PosterPrint,
Tampoprint
DMD Power
RIP.
2005
$175,000
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
Epson 1000 Series printheads.
183 @ 720
280 @ 720
Optional1
2005
$69,500
n/a
n/a
Incl.
Xaar XJ500/360 printheads. 1Optional: SAi PhotoPrint.
671 @ 400
262-460 @
400
Optional2
2006
$227,995
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
Includes Spectra SM128 printheads and gear-driven
vacuum print table. Anti-static option; $2940.
Exclusive US Distributor: ACCI (www.goacci.com).
1
Upgrade to 6 color (CMYKcm), $18,000; white
ink or varnish option, $14,700. 2Optional: Onyx
ProductionHouse.
671 @ 400
262-460 @
400
Optional2
2006
$237,995
1 yr
n/a
Incl.
Spectra SM128 printheads. Anti-static option, $2940.
Gear-driven vacuum print table, $17,300. 1Upgrade
to 6 color (CMYKcm), $18,000; white ink or varnish
option, $14,700. 2Optional: Onyx ProductionHouse.
Notes
THE WAY OF THE
RIP
Third-party RIPs: simpler to use, able to handle more complex tasks.
G>EbVcj[VXijgZgh]VkZXdci^cjZY the trend of making have some applicability to wide-format printing (if not now then
their products easier to use. But simultaneously, many of these
same simpler RIPs—or, in many cases, their upstream cousins—
are capable of tackling more difficult tasks and jobs.
The “keep it simple” trend continues because many print providers often still have to hire machine operators without the deep
expertise they might ideally want, or, alternately, they’re asking
more employees to multi-task. Either way, the print shop wants
the production to go as smoothly as possible.
At the same time, however, printing machinery is becoming
capable of doing more—and the RIP has to be able to handle
whatever job is asked of it. Hence, the RIP manufacturers are
confronted with making the RIP work seamlessly and be able to
do some intricate work behind the scenes.
To help you decipher your RIP options—those simple as well
as those complex—we asked third-party RIP suppliers to provide
us with basic information on each of their RIP models, and we
present that information here in charted form. In all, 20 RIP suppliers provided us with specs on 50 individual RIP models.
We asked manufacturers to tell us if their RIP models offered
a score of RIP features, and also asked if these features were
standard or optional. Of course, manufacturers also provided us
with other features specific to their RIP models as well, which
we’ve strived to include in the “Notes” section. In looking at four
features in particular, we find these results to be of interest:
Support for variable data: Despite the interest voiced on this
topic by both end users and suppliers, only about 40% of the individual RIP models offer this feature, and most of those doing so
offer it as an option, not standard.
SWOP-certified: Only about 30% of the RIP models offer SWOP
certification. Although some industry pundits believe SWOP to
in the future), this figure seems to indicate that SWOP still has
inroads to make when it comes to wide format.
JDF support: Only about 25% of the RIP models offer support
for JDF, the Job Definition Format, which is designed to help technology speed production and increase reliability. Support for JDF
across the marketplace is slowly but surely happening, but perhaps at a much more leisurely pace than some anticipated.
Remote proofing: Nearly 70% of the printer models listed here
offer some form of remote-proofing support, either as a standard
feature or as an option.
On the other hand, several features (which you’ll see listed in
the charts’ “Notes” section) appear to be on the rise: support for
white ink, for instance, as well as support for custom inksets and
grayscale; modular construction, allowing the user to choose a
“base” model and add the features important to the buyer; specialty RIPs for specialty applications (textile printing, separations,
etc.); and specialty RIPs designed for specific printer models.
Keep these points in mind as you peruse the charts on the
pages that follow:
• We only included RIP models that were geared toward
or could handle wide-format output; we did not include RIPs
designed for narrow-format work.
• Following the model name, we list approximately 20 RIP features, and indicate if each feature is standard (S) or optional (O)
on that particular RIP model. 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 third-party RIP might best
suit your individual operation. Hence, we listed only basic file
formats handled, not every file format listed by the supplier.
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Company
RIP
CADLink Technology
www.cadlink.com
Digital
Factory
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
CADLink Technology
SignLab Print and
Cut
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
Caldera
www.caldera.eu
CopyRIP
S
S
S
S
O
S
O
O
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
Caldera
VisualRIP+
S
S
S
S
O
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
Caldera
GrandRIP+
S
S
S
S
O
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
CGS Publishing
Technologies
www.cgs-oris.com
Oris Color Tuner Pro
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
Cibercat
www.cibercat.com
Ciberprint
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
ColorBurst Systems
www.colorburstrip.com
X-Proof
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
ColorBurst Systems
Pro
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
ColorGate Digital
Output Solutions
www.colorgate.com
Production Server4
Raster
O
O
O
O
O
S
S
O
O
O
O
S
O
O
ColorGate Digital
Output Solutions
ProductionServer4
Select
O
O
O
O
O
S
S
O
O
O
O
S
O
O
ColorGate Digital
Output Solutions
ProductionServer4
Pro
S
S
S
S
O
S
S
S
S
S
O
S
S
S
Compose Systems
www.composeusa.com
Color Express
S
S
S
S
O
S
S
S
S
O
S
S
S
S
Compose Systems
Star Proof
S
S
S
S
S
S
O
O
O
O
S
S
DigiFab Systems
www.digifab.com
Evolution
Small Format RIP
S
S
O
S
S
O
S
S
S
S
S
S
DigiFab Systems
Evolution Lite RIP
S
S
O
S
S
O
S
S
S
S
S
S
DigiFab Systems
Evolution Graphics
RIP
S
S
O
S
S
O
S
S
S
S
S
S
DigiFab Systems
Evolution Textile RIP
S
S
O
O
S
S
O
S
S
S
S
S
S
EFI
www.efi.com
Colorproof XF v. 3.1
S
O
S
S
O
S
O
O
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
EFI
Fiery XF v. 3.1
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
ErgoSoft AG
www.ergosoft.ch
StudioPrint
S
S
S
O
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
O
O
ErgoSoft AG
PosterPrint
S
S
S
O
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
ErgoSoft AG
TexPrint
S
S
S
O
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
O
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Int
er f
ace
File Formats Supported
Platforms
Supported
Price
Notes
S
S
S
S
JPEG 2000, PSD, PDF-X, PDF, more
Win, Vista
$995+
S
S
S
S
Win, Vista
$3200
O
S
O
O
O
PSD, PDF-X, PDF
Mac OS X,
Linux
$995
O
S
O
O
O
PSD, PDF-X, PDF
Mac OS X,
Linux
$3450
O
S
O
O
O
PSD, PDF-X, PDF
Mac OS X,
Linux
$6850
S
S
JPEG 2000, PDF-X, PDF, more
Win, Vista,
Mac OS X
n/a
JPEG 2000, PSD, PDF
Win, Vista
$500 to
$3000
Optional report function (step and repeat).
S
Complete signmaking-specific design and production
front-end included.
S
S
PDF-X, PDF
Win,
Mac OS X
$1095
Print certification feature.
S
S
PDF-X, PDF
Win
$1595
Scaling, rotating, and tiling all take place
instantaneously.
O
O
JPEG 2000, PSD, more
Win, Vista
$1359
Optional: support and creation of multicolor profiles,
white-ink support, print and cut.
O
O
Win, Vista
$1767
O
O
Win, Vista
$4422
0
Win
$995 to
$1995
0
Mac OS X
$4500 to
$6500
Recombines 1-bit TIFF data to produce half-tone dots.
Packaging option for flexo applications.
S
PSD, PDF-X, PDF, TIFF, JPEG, AI
Win, Vista
$950
Custom inksets, grayscale options. Supports printers
up to 24-in. wide.
S
Win, Vista
$1450
Custom inksets, grayscale options. Supports printers
up to 44-in. wide.
S
Win, Vista
$3000
Custom inksets, grayscale options.
S
Win, Vista
$3500
Custom inksets, grayscale options; step and repeat,
optional spot coloring add on.
S
S
Win,
Mac OS X
$2300
and up
Client/server architecture, 100% cross-platform, online
update/upgrade, modular and individually configurable
software solutions.
S
S
Win,
Mac OS X
n/a
Client/server architecture, 100% cross-platform, online
update/upgrade, modular and individually configurable
software solutions. Sold only with EFI Vutek wideformat inkjet printers.
S
PDF, more
Win, Vista
$875
S
PDF, more
Win, Vista
$1250
S
JPEG 2000, PDF, more
Win, Vista
$2375
0
Cut, step and repeat, Color Combine.
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Onyx Graphics
www.onyxgfx.com
GamaPrint SE
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
Onyx Graphics
GamaPrint Pro
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
Onyx Graphics
RIPCenter
S
S
S
O
S
Onyx Graphics
PosterShop
S
Onyx Graphics
ProductionHouse
PerfectProof
www.perfectproof.com
ICC
Pro
file
Cre
ati
ICC
on
Pro
filin
gS
upp
Tili
or t
ng
Tili
ng
RIP
RIP
/Pr
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Company
C us
tom
THE WAY OF THE RIP
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
O
O
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
O
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
ProofMaster v. 3.1
S
S
S
S
O
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
PolkaDots
www.polkadots.ca
Rasterize-it ProofReady
S
S
S
S
O
S
S
O
S
S
S
S
SA International
www.saintl.biz
PhotoPrint SE 5
S
S
S
O
S
O
S
S
S
S
SA International
PhotoPrint DX 5
S
S
S
O
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
SA International
PhotoPrint
Server 5
S
S
S
S
O
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
SA International
PhotoPrint
Server-Pro 5
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
SA International
PhotoPrint
Server-Ultra 5
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
SCP Software
www.scp-america.com
DaylightRIP
S
S
O
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
O
O
SCP Software
reprocontrol.net
S
S
O
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
O
O
Serendipity Software
www.serendipitysoftware.com.au
Serendipity Megarip
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
O
Var
iab
le-D
ata
Sup
SW
por
OP
t
C er
tifi
ed
Rem
ote
Pro
ofin
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JDF
Sup
por
t
We
b-B
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ser
RIP
Int
er f
ace
Platforms
Supported
Price
Notes
Win
$995
AutoUpdate system, contour-cutting workflow,
recalibration workflow.
Win
$2995
AutoUpdate system, Contour-Cutting Workflow, Media
Manager, Media Profile Cloning Tool.
Win
$1095
Hot folders, AutoUpdate system.
S
S
S
Win
$2995
Hot folders, Contour-Cutting workflow, up to 2 active
printers, AutoUpdate, image interpolation, font manager, direct TWAIN32 scanner support. Free technical
support in NA.
S
S
S
S
JPEG 2000, PSD, PDF-X, PDF, JPEG,
more
Win
$4995
Hot folders, Contour-Cutting workflow, up to 4 active
printers, 2 simultaneous RIPs, In-House proofing
workflow, Automated Flatbed Cutter Workflow, Flatbed
Layout Tool, AutoUpdate, image interpolation, font
manager, direct TWAIN32 scanner support. Includes
Profiling Workflow Training DVD-Basic Edition.
O
O
O
O
Win,
Mac OS X
$1850 to
$4402
For printers up to 16.4 ft. Modular structure. Options:
DeviseLink profiles creation, cut and trim marks, whiteink printing, more.
O
JPEG 2000, PSD, PDF-X, PDF, PS, EPS
Win, Vista
$995 to
$1995
Optional JDF support.
PSD, PDF-X, PDF, more
Win,
Mac OS X
$995
Design application included, more than 800 drivers
supported. Features: auto-rotation, color mapping, print
as separations, workflow, color presets, true Postscript
3 RIP, contour-cutting support.
Win,
Mac OS X
$1595
Design application included, more than 800 drivers
supported. Features: auto-rotation, paneling, color
mapping, workflow, color presets, true Postscript 3 RIP,
contour-cutting support.
Win
$3495
More than 800 drivers supported. Features: auto-rotation, paneling, color mapping, prints as separations,
workflow, color presets, true Postscript 3 RIP, contourcutting support.
Win
$4295
PhotoPrint Editor design application, more than 800
drivers supported. Features: auto-rotation, paneling,
color mapping, print as separations, workflow, color presets, true Postscript 3 RIP, contour-cutting support.
Win
$5295
Gretag profiling, PhotoPrint Editor design application,
more than 800 drivers supported. Features: auto-rotation, paneling, color mapping, print as separations,
workflow, color presets, true Postscript 3 RIP, contourcutting support.
Win, Vista,
Mac OS X
$800 and
up
Unlimited clients, client/server, color replacement,
native HPGL support, CAD color management, range of
versions for standalone and client/server use.
S
Win, Vista,
Mac OS X,
Linux
$2000
and up
Productivity solution for medium and large environments, combines all output devices in one user
interface; a range of versions are available.
S
PDF, PS, TIFF, JPEG, PNG, SCITEX CT,
PPM
Win,
Mac OS X,
Linux
n/a
Other features: softproofing, duplexing, virtual loupe,
monitor calibrator.
O
S
S
O
Company
RIP
Valloy
www.topazrip.com
Topaz RIP Business
Version 9.0
S
S
S
S
Wasatch Computer
Technology
www.wasatch.com
SoftRIP Small Format
Edition
S
S
S
Wasatch Computer
Technology
SoftRIP—Canon
Exclusive Edition
S
S
Wasatch Computer
Technology
SoftRIP—HP
Exclusive Edition
S
Wasatch Computer
Technology
SoftRIP—Mutoh
Exclusive Edition
Wasatch Computer
Technology
O
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Ink
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Tili
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ICC
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Cre
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on
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Tili
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ng
THE WAY OF THE RIP
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
SoftRIP
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
Wasatch Computer
Technology
SoftRIP SP for
Separations Printing
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
Wasatch Computer
Technology
SoftRIP TX for Textile
Printing
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
Xanté
www.xante.com
OpenRIP Symphony
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
Xitron
www.xitron.com
Navigator GPS
S
S
S
S
O
O
S
S
O
S
S
S
S
Xitron
Prism Navigator GPS
Select
S
S
S
S
O
O
S
S
O
S
S
S
S
Xitron
Xenith
S
S
S
S
O
O
S
S
O
S
S
S
S
S
Var
iab
le-D
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Sup
SW
por
OP
t
C er
tifi
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Rem
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JDF
Sup
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We
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RIP
Int
er f
ace
O
O
O
O
Platforms
Supported
Price
Notes
O
Win
$2500
Standard features include Step-and-Repeat, Quick Color
Profiling, Contour Cutting, Spot Ink Support (up to 4),
Screen Printing, Light ink control. Also, WYSIWYG interface for color control, job and layout management.
O
S
S
Win, Vista
$1195
Includes features of large-format SoftRIP and only
differs in the size of printers (24 to 36 in.) supported.
Also available in specialty packages for Separations and
Textile Printing. Supports proofing, screen printing, and
photo output.
O
S
S
Win, Vista
$1495
Includes all of the tools built into SoftRIP (see below)
with a special entry-level price for Canon users. Available SP option for separations printing.
O
S
S
Win, Vista
$1495
Includes all of the tools built into SoftRIP with a special
entry-level price for HP users, incl. drivers for aqueous
devices; optional pack incl. HP solvent printers.
O
S
S
Win, Vista
$1495
Includes all of the tools built into SoftRIP with a special
entry-level price for Mutoh users, including drivers for
aqueous devices; optional pack includes Mutoh solvent
printers. Available SP option for separations printing.
O
S
S
Win, Vista
$2995
Features 16-bit color rendering, direct-to-layout workflow, Smart Nesting to save media costs and trimming
time, a full suite of color control tools. Also includes
drivers for all printers in the small-format and desktop
editions.
O
S
S
Win, Vista
$3495
Includes Wasatch Precision Rosette Screens and Precision Rosette/Stochastic Hybrid Screens; supports all
pre-separated and separate-on-RIP workflows; operator
control of dot size, screen angle, and frequency.
O
S
S
Win, Vista
$3495
Designed for printing directly to textiles. Specialized
re-sampling and halftoning eliminates seams between
repeats, tools to manage and create multiple colorways, Color Database, Step-and-Repeat tool.
Win, Vista,
Mac OS X,
Linux
n/a
Adobe PDF Print Engine (APPE) support, KoolToning
Halftone simulator, PefectBlend Hybrid Screening,
KoolKolor advanced proofing TIFFout.
O
Win, Vista,
Mac OS X
$1995
and up
RIP Manager workflow control from desktop, including
job and file management, screening options, Simple
Imposition, drives more than 250 devices. RIP is Windows-based, client supported on Mac, Win, and Vista.
O
Win, Mac
OS X
$3995
and up
RIP Manager workflow control from desktop, including
job and file management, screening options, Simple
Imposition, drives more than 250 devices. RIP is Windows-based, client supported on Mac, Win, and Vista.
O
Win, Vista,
Mac OS X
$14,995
and up
Full-featured workflow, capable of driving more than
250 different devices, including inkjet proofers, imagesetters, platesetters, on-demand digital presses, and
direct-imaging presses. RIP is Windows-based, client
supported on Mac, Win, and Vista.
S
S
O

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