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DirectPress DI digital offset press
No compromise offset quality
in affordable short run color
The solution you need
Putting it all together
Printing continues to be one of the
most competitive of all industries. The
companies that thrive and prosper are
the ones implementing new technologies,
new ways of doing business and new
offerings to satisfy the changing needs
of their customers. Printers tell us that
the number one customer demand in the
marketplace today is affordable short
run color.
The Kodak family of next generation
DirectPress DI digital offset presses
is the ideal solution to fill this need. The
DirectPress direct imaging technology
combines the high quality of offset
printing with the automation and speed
of digital printing to provide you with
beautiful color that's profitable for both
short and medium runs!
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The Kodak DirectPress system
enables short run color capability
Digital offset is changing the world
of commercial printing
• Very efficient workflow from file to
printed sheet
• From digital files, all four plates are
simultaneously imaged and registered
on press
• Fast makereadies are enabled
• Wasted press sheets are reduced
• Superior print quality through
waterless printing
• A better printed product
• Direct imaging technology has evolved
over the last decade and has grown
to over 2,000 presses worldwide
• Studies show that gross profit numbers
for direct imaging presses are nearly
twice those of conventional offset
• Growth in DI digital offset press
applications is substantially higher
than that of traditional offset
The Kodak DirectPress DI digital offset program includes
four essential elements of success:
• industry's most advanced digital offset press
• color management
• efficient workflow
• technical support and service
workflow enabler with advanced digital
prepress capabilities. Based on the
Adobe portable document format (PDF),
Kodak Prinergy EVO software addresses
all of your digital needs in one solution.
in the business. Kodak does more than
deliver your press. We provide you with
all of the technical support you need—
whenever you need it—through our direct
support service organization.
• The Kodak DirectPress activates and
leverages our color know how through
a wide variety of ink sets, custom press
setup and complete on-site training
to ensure you get the color your
customers demand.
• Through the use of ColorFlow and
Press aim analysis, your DirectPress is
evaluated thoroughly, fingerprinted
accurately and calibrated precisely for
the best color results possible.
• Through incorporation of Kodak's
color fidelity management and
device profiling, Kodak Prinergy EVO
software improves document quality
and reduces turnaround time for both
proof and production output.
• Select from a variety of powerful tools
to manage, direct and optimize print
production workflows.
• The Kodak DirectPress system can
also be easily integrated into a variety
of graphic arts workflow programs.
Fast workflow—automated,
accurate and easy!
The Kodak DirectPress DI press
system features the Kodak Prinergy
EVO workflow system, an easy-to-use
Tech support and service when
and where needed
When you select a DirectPress system
from Kodak, you acquire access to one
of the most advanced service networks
• Direct support service is staffed by
experts that ensure that your Kodak
DirectPress system is running at
optimal levels the day your
installation is complete.
• The same professionals train your
crew and continue to provide ongoing
support for as long as you own
your press.
• Kodak application specialists can
analyze your workflow to ensure color
compatibility of all systems that
surround your press.
• Kodak direct support service includes
immediate parts delivery, if necessary.
Color you can trust
As the leading proofing company in
the graphic arts industry, including the
highly respected Kodak Approval and
Matchprint systems standards,
Kodak knows color.
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The system for profitable
short run color
Kodak Matchprint
Inkjet Proofer
Kodak DirectPress DI system
Kodak Prinergy EVO workflow system
Advanced Technology
Enhances Productivity
The Kodak DirectPress DI digital
offset press allows you to get more jobs
on and off the press every day than you
ever thought possible. State of the art
technologies take you smoothly and
rapidly from digital file to printed sheet.
Your Kodak DirectPress system connects
seamlessly to your prepress network,
resulting in superior quality offset with
incredible consistency.
Efficient workflow
• From both Apple Macintosh and PC
systems on your network, files are sent
directly to the Kodak DirectPress raster
image processor (RIP).
• Using proven Kodak DirectPress
technology, the RIP generates bitmap
images ready for on-press platemaking.
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• Operators can preview data before
print production or can send the file
to an optional inkjet or other digital
proofing device.
On press direct imaging platemaking
• 2 ProFire Excel laser imaging modules
image the thermal plate media by
removing the top ink repelling layer
and exposing the ink receptive layer.
• Depending on the Kodak DirectPress
DI model you select, the entire plate
imaging process is completed in less
than 4.5 minutes at a full 2540 dpi.
• First generation plate imaging
integrated with short run optimized
press mechanics provide you and
your customer with outstanding
output quality.
Benchmark output quality
• The newest members of the
DirectPress DI digital offset family
leverage the very latest in plate and
plate writing technology.
• Next generation laser imaging
produces a 16-micron spot size,
enabling offset printing with ultra high
resolution, 300 line stochastic, AM
and hybrid screening.
• The efficiencies of on-press, digitally
enabled platemaking with best in
class image rendering mean that
DirectPress DI systems are setting
new benchmarks for outstanding
print quality and productivity.
More Jobs Per Day
Enhance Your Bottom Line
Quicker makeready and a high level of
automation translate into more jobs per day.
The Kodak DirectPress DI system is packed
with features that allow you to optimize your
ability to produce more runs in less time.
Profit building features
• New plates are automatically fed and
mounted onto the plate cylinder. Used
plates are automatically transferred
to a take-up cassette.
• Each ProFire Excel module images
two printing plates in register.
• Highly efficient, automatic plate
cleaning provides print ready plates
right after imaging.
• Automatic ink key preset from ripped
file information means quick set up
and reduced waste.
• Roller temperature is automatically
maintained, ensuring consistent quality
throughout the day.
• Infrared dryer allows reduced drying
times and faster job turnaround.
• Blanket, ink roller and impression
cylinder cleanup is automatic.
• Infrared dryer allows reduced drying
times and faster job turnaround.
• Blanket, ink roller and impression
cylinder cleanup is automatic.
High automation for higher efficiency
The automated features of the Kodak
DirectPress system result in higher
efficiency, reduced labor hours, and
easier operator training.
Centralized control
• All press functions including job data,
ink key preset and cleaning are easily
controlled by the operator at the central
control station.
• The operator's screen and functions
are easy to learn, make ramp up of
installations very fast and decrease
employee turnover.
Automatic cleaning
• Ink rollers and blankets are
cleaned automatically.
• Impression cylinder cleaning is
automated and initiated from
the console.
Auto print mode
• The auto print mode initiates all
the necessary steps for a complete
print cycle.
• Plates are advanced and imaged,
printing started and completed without
any additional intervention.
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Unique compact design
The compact cylinder design of the Kodak DirectPress
DI digital offset press gives it a footprint similar to a
2-color conventional press.
5´ 6˝
(1665 mm)
6´ 3˝
(1915 mm)
The design features a triple-size impression cylinder
and two double-size blanket cylinders. The twin plate
cylinder is a breakthrough design that permits the use
of only two imaging heads.
10´ 7˝
(3230 mm)
6´ 3˝
(1915 mm)
8´ 8˝
(2635 mm)
2´ 4˝
(720 mm)
The advanced Kodak DirectPress DI system process
There are no gripper changes or transfers
during printing. The paper is held on the
impression cylinder for two rotations to
complete 4-color printing. The results
are exceptional color to color registration
and minimal paper deflection.
A double diameter chain delivery eliminates
the need for anti-scuffing equipment. Ink
rollers engage alternately during the two
rotations of the paper. This doubles the ink
recovery time permitting the printing of
heavy solids and tints. These all add up to
no-compromise, offset quality output.
Auto plate feed &
take-up inside
cylinder for efficiency
Four forms rollers
provide better ink
coverage and lay
down
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Sheets are fed one per
revolution of the plate
and blanket cylinders.
Blanket 1 prints the
first color.
Blanket 2 prints the
second color.
Paper enters second
revolution while being
held by grippers.
Blanket 3 prints the third
color during the second
revolution of the cylinder.
unload plates—no manual
intervention between jobs
unload plates—no
Blanket 4manual
prints the final
color on the sheet.
intervention between
Finished sheetjobs
then
goes to the delivery pile.
Superior technology for superior results
5´ 6˝
(1665 mm)
KODAK DIRECTPRESS DI Digital Offset Press Components*
1. Imaging Head
2. Printing Plate
3. Plate Cylinder
4. Plate Cleaning Device
5. Blanket Cylinder
6. Auto Blanket Cleaner
7. Auto Ink Roller Cleaner
8. Paper Feed Drum
9. Impression Cylinder
10. Decurling Device
11. Suction Wheel
12. Feeder Pre-Pile
13. IR Dryer
14. High Grade
Powder System
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Overall Press Specifications
• Largest sheet size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
• Smallest sheet size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
• Maximum image area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
• Max. speed (impressions per hour) . . .
• Paper feed orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
• Stock thickness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
• Press dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
• Press weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
18.11" x 13.39" (460 x 340 mm)
3.54" x 3.94" (90 x 100 mm)
12.99" x 17.72" (330 x 450 mm)
7,000 iph
Portrait
.0024" - .020" (.06 - .5 mm)
127.50" x 103.94" x 65.75" with steps (3.23 x 2.64 x 1.67 m)
9,950 lbs. (4,500 kg) including cat walk and console
Plate Information
• Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
• Plate material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
• Run length of plate material . . . . . . . . . .
• Cleaning of imaged plate . . . . . . . . . . . .
DirectPress 5634/5334 DI media (waterless plates, 28 per roll)
Polyester, titanium, silicone
20,000 impressions
Automatic/under 2 minutes
Options*
• Kodak workflow • Ink roll cleaner • IR dryer • Plate saver • High grade powder spray • Feeder pre-pile • Scanning densitometer
Laser Imaging Specifications
• Workflow & RIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
• Imaging time 4 color, 2 page . . . . . . . . .
• Spot size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
• Total makeready time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Kodak Prinergy EVO system, supports standard workflows
5634 DI
5334 DI
2 ProFire Excel modules
2 ProFire Excel modules
each with 6 laser diodes
each with 3 laser diodes
4 min. 30 sec. @ 2540 dpi
9 min. @ 2540 dpi
16 microns
microns @
@ 2540
2540 dpi
dpi
16 microns
microns @
@ 2540
2540 dpi
dpi
16
16
Less than ten minutes
Less than 15 minutes
Inking System
• Ink type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
• Ink form rollers to plate . . . . . . . . . . .
• Number of rollers in ink train . . . . . .
• Blanket cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Waterless
4 form rollers
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Automatic
• Imaging technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
UL approved
*Based on DirectPress DI system configuration selection, listed options may be standard or available accessories
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DirectPress DI digital offset press
Profit opportunities for short run color
The Kodak DirectPress DI
digital offset press enables
you to cost effectively
print high quality short run
color for a variety of
customer applications,
including marketing
collateral, product literature,
newsletters, versioned
documents, and more!
Kodak offers you products and programs to not only survive,
but thrive, in today’s changing market.
Kodak provides the technology, the support and the business building tools
that enable printers to implement a new business model resulting in:
• Greater profitability – through state of the art production efficiency
• Enhanced growth – through new capabilities to service more customer needs
To learn more about solutions from Kodak:
Visit: www.kodak.com
Printed on a Kodak DirectPress digital print offset system.
© Kodak, 2006. Kodak, Digimaster, DirectPress, Matchprint, ProofPro, NexPress, Prinergy and SmartBoard
are trademarks of Kodak. Canon and CLC are trademarks of Canon, Inc. DI is a trademark of Presstek, Inc.
Subject to technical change without notice.
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