Dozens of New Printers Make Debut at ISA 2004

In this same space in our January/February issue, we reported on the host of new printers that had recently come onto the scene. Now, less than six months later, manufacturers have again pushed the envelope of printer introductions–this time at the ISA 2004 show in Orlando. As you'll see on the pages that follow, more than 50 printers were introduced this year.

What trends can you spot within these printer introductions? Perhaps the most obvious–and the most discussed on the show floor–is that the surge of new Asian companies continues. No fewer than 11 Asian companies, most from Korea and China, exhibited printers at the show. This trend was in strong evidence at last year's ISA and SGIA shows and continued unabated at this year's ISA, perhaps even more so. With many of these companies having minimal US-based staff and some still seeking US distribution, however, the concern for most attendees we talked to had to do with service after the sale. If these companies are able to address this concern–and no other issues appear–they may indeed see some migration of sales from the more established nameplates to their own.

The second trend is media-handling flexibility: More and more print providers are considering printers that accept the broadest range of media–rigid as well as flexible. If a printer can indeed handle media ranging from foamboard and polycarbonate to PVC, metal, and wood, the print provider can further diversify his services and perhaps bring in a wider range of customers. But this cuts both ways: Print providers want their flatbed units to also handle roll media. Of the flatbeds introduced at ISA, several supported roll media. On a related note, flatbeds are slowly but surely becoming more affordable. Oce's Arizona 60 UV flatbed and rollfed printer (introduced prior to ISA), for instance, sells for less than $40,000, a price point that even small print operations likely find appealing.

A third trend is that UV-curable and solvents have seemingly become the inks of choice: By one count, nearly 30 printers at the show were using UV-curable inks. NUR showcased its new 5-m roll-to-roll UV printer, the Expedio, with quoted output speeds of up to 1900 sq ft/hr in 4 colors, at 360 dpi (and 900 sq ft/hr in 8 colors, at 720 dpi). VUTEk, meanwhile, introduced its PressVu UV 200/600, 2-m 4- and 6-color printers with speeds and features offered on its higher-end printers. Solvent inks also had a strong showing, and the variety of labels being given to solvents continues to grow: pigment solvent, organic solvent, eco-solvent, light solvent, and mild-solvent are just a few examples of these tags.

Some introductions don't seem to readily fit into any of these specific trends, but are worthy of highlighting.

Roland entered the grand-format market with its 102-in. SolJet SJ-1000EX. The 1000EX uses the company's Eco-SOL mild-solvent inks, and runs dual inksets of CCMMYK. Roland reports a maximum printing speed of up to 484 sq ft/hr.

Gerber's new Elan XL is a 4-color piezo printer that uses organic solvent inks. With a print speed of up to 375 sq ft/hr, the Elan XL prints on uncoated media up to 64 in. wide.

Durst showed off its Rho 205 UV flatbed inkjet printer/press, which is available in two versions: the 205/8, which handles media up to 1.55 in. thick; and the 205/8i, which handles media up to 2.75 in. thick. Both have roll-feed capabilities.

The JetPrint from Swiss company Luscher is a piezo flatbed that features UV-curable inks and a fixed vacuum table. Available in 4 colors, 6 colors, or 8 colors plus white.

We'll be highlighting further details on many of the newly release printers in our July/August issue.

Introducing 50 New Printers

The recent ISA show was virtually bursting with new printers–from familiar and new OEMs. Many new UV-curable flatbed printers as well as quite a few that handled roll and rigid media. Most new UV-curable flatbed printers debuted as did quite a few that handled roll and rigid media. Most new printers utilized solvent ink, while a surprising number now offer white ink as an option.

Below is a partial list of printers introduced at the show that have not been previously covered in The Big Picture. Due to the sheer number of printers, we are providing only basic machine specifications, working from manufacturer interview information and product literature (many product specs are not yet available on websites). Some OEMs introduced printers, but specs were not available, and so are not listed. Maximum throughput speeds should be taken with a grain of salt, as images printed at these speeds may not qualify as saleable output.

Azero CREON Jet 8250 UV

Azero

www.azero.info

Inks: UV-curable, 6-color CMYKcm 2W

Format: Flatbed, rollfed, 96 x 51 in.

Resolution: up to 720 x 360 dpi

Print Speeds: up to 538 sq ft/hr

Pricing: $300,000

The latest offering from Azero is a flatbed/rollfed printer handling media up to 4 in. thick. The 6-color printer offers CMYKcm and two white inks. The flatbed uses a vacuum table with a moveable carriage. Also offers an optional laser cutter. The UV-curable ink supports a full range of media including PVC, PE, copper, and steel.

ColorSpan DisplayMaker X-12

MacDermid ColorSpan

www.colorspan.com

Inks: Water-based dye or pigment; 4, 6, 8, 11, 12-color (CMYKRGBO med c, med m, light c, light m)

Format: Rollfed, 60 or 72 in.

Resolution: 1200 dpi

Print Speeds: up to 600 sq ft/hr

Pricing: $23,995 to $26,995

Built on an X-12 platform with enhancements such as increased printer speed and output quality. The thermal inkjet printer offers 12 printheads allowing users to have both dye- and pigment-based inks loaded simultaneously.

ColorSpan DisplayMaker 72 SR

MacDermid ColorSpan

www.colorspan.com

Inks: Solvent, 4-color

Format: Rollfed, sheetfed, rigid, 73 in.

Resolution: up to 600 dpi

Print Speeds: up to 400 sq ft/hr

Pricing: $59,995 to $62,190

This new version of the DisplayMaker 72S supports rigid media as well as roll-to-roll. Features 16 Micro-Quad piezo printheads with auto self-cleaning. Users of the 72S can upgrade to the SR.

DGI Neojet UV-1606/1604

Distributed by Steward of Int. Marketing

www.simmmagic.com

Inks: UV-curable pigmented, 6 (CMYKcm)/4-color (CMYK)

Format: Rollfed, sheetfed, rigid, 63 in.

Resolution: up to 1200 dpi

Print Speeds: up to 258/452 sq ft/hr

Pricing: n/a

The Korean-based printer offers both rollfed and rigid-media compatibility, and is offered as either a 6-color or 4-color with double heads. In addition to the Megajet 110 (below), DGI also introduced the VTIII-98 DS and the VTIV-98/62 at ISA, but specs are not available.

DGI MEGAJET-110

Distributed by Steward of Int. Marketing

www.simmmagic.com

Inks: Solvent-based pigment, 4, 6, 8-color

Format: Rollfed, sheetfed, 102 in.

Resolution: up to 363 x 725 dpi

Print Speeds: up to 775 sq ft/hr

Pricing: n/a

Features an automatic media-feeding system and automatic ink refill system.

DGI VTIII-98 DS

Distributed by Steward of Int. Marketing

www.simmagic.com

Inks: Solvent-based pigment, 4-color

Format: Rollfed, sheetfed, 98 in.

Resolution: up to 1200 dpi

Print Speeds: up to 258 sq ft/hr

Pricing: n/a

Prints uni- and bi-directional with 8 printheads.

DGI VTIV-98/62

Distributed by Steward of Int. Marketing

www.simmagic.com

Inks: Solvent-based pigment, 6-color (CMYKcm)

Format: Rollfed, sheetfed, 98/66 in.

Resolution: up to 1110 dpi

Print Speeds: up to 133/113 sq ft/hr

Pricing: n/a

DGI SpaceJet 3250

Distributed by Steward of Int. Marketing

www.simmagic.com

Inks: Solvent-based pigment, 4-color

Format: Rollfed, sheetfed, 128 in.

Resolution: up to 1200 dpi

Print Speeds: up to 258 sq ft/hr

Pricing: n/a

Durst Rho 205/8 & 2058/i

Durst US

www.durstus.com

Inks: UV-curable, 4-color

Format: Flatbed, rollfed, 80 in.

Resolution: 360 dpi

Print Speeds: up to 200 sq ft/hr

Pricing: $249,000

The standard version (205/8) is for printing of signage and P-O-P graphics; the industrial version (205/8i) is designed for heavy boards. Features Spectra Nova printheads, and can print on media as thick as 1.55 in. (205/8) or 2.75 in. (205/8i). Optional auto feeder/stacker is available. Future plans include more heads and white ink (already available on the Rho 160 Plus).

Eastech Octra E UV6440e & UV8740e

Eastech USA

www.eastechdigital.com

Inks: UV-curable, 4,6,8-color

Format: Flatbed, rollfed, 63/87 in.

Resolution: 1440 x 1440 dpi

Print Speeds: up to 501 sq ft/hr

Pricing: $120,000/$170,000

The Taiwan-based company has offices in Essington, PA. These printers features Epson print heads and are both able to handle heavy rolls of material using feed and take-up tables on wheels. The difference between the Octra E and the Scutum S is price, resolution, and speed.

Eastech Scutum S YV6440s & YV8740s

Eastech USA

www.eastechdigital.com

Inks: UV-curable, 6-color

Format: Flatbed, rollfed, 64/87 in.

Resolution: 360 x 720 dpi

Print Speeds: up to 801 sq ft/hr

Pricing: $160,000/$210,000

Gerber Elan XL

Gerber Scientific Products

www.gspinc.com

Inks: Solvent, 4-color

Format: Rollfed, 63 in.

Resolution: 360 to 1440 dpi

Print Speeds: up to 375 sq ft/hr

Pricing: $33,995

Uses Epson 360 to 1400 dpi variable-drop size printheads and Gerber organic solvent inks priced at $360 per liter. Elan 46 and Elan 62 are in development.

Inca Columbia 220

Distributed by Sericol

www.sericol.com

Inks: UV-curable, 4-color

Format: Flatbed, 86 x 126 in.

Resolution: 1200 dpi

Print Speeds: up to 1269 sq ft/hr

Pricing: n/a

Can print to media up to 1.5 in. thick, includes a Wasatch RIP. Scheduled for release in August 2004.

Inca Columbia TURBO

Distributed by Sericol

www.sericol.com

Inks: UV-curable, 4-color

Format: Flatbed, 63 x 126 in.

Resolution: 1200 dpi

Print Speeds: up to 1600 sq ft/hr

Pricing: n/a

Can print to media up to 1.5 in. thick, includes a Wasatch RIP. Scheduled for release in August 2004.

Infiniti FY 6320LQ

Distributed by Aeromatrix

www.aeromatrix.com

Inks: Solvent, 4-color

Format: Rollfed, 126 in.

Resolution: up to 720 dpi

Print Speeds: up to 680 sq ft/hr

Pricing: $87,000 to $96,000

Infiniti printers (manufactured in China) are distributed overseas by Aeromatrix. Features 4 Spectra Nova 256 heads.

Infiniti FY 6250SL

Distributed by Aeromatrix

www.aeromatrix.com

Inks: Solvent, 4-color

Format: Rollfed, sheetfed, 98 in.

Resolution: 180 to 720 dpi

Print Speeds: up to 441 sq ft/hr

Pricing: n/a

Features 4 Spectra Nova SL 128 heads.

Infiniti FY 6150

Distributed by Aeromatrix

www.aeromatrix.com

Inks: Solvent, 4-color

Format: Rollfed, rigid, sheetfed, 59-in.

Resolution: 200 to 400 dpi

Print Speeds: up to 130 sq ft/hr

Pricing: n/a

Features 4 Xaar XJ126 on-demand piezo heads and can print directly onto rigid media up to 0.5 in. thick.

JHF Vista 2908, 3308, 3312, 3316, 3504

JHF Beijing Jinhengfeng Digital Science & Tech. Devel.

www.jinhengfeng.com

Inks: Solvent-based pigment, 4-color

Format: Rollfed, 114/126/126/126/126

Resolution: up to 370 dpi

Print Speeds: up to 344 to 1345 sq ft/hr

Pricing: n/a

Features Xaar -XJ 128 printheads.

LYRIC PH 18/188 & 25/258 & 328

Anhui LIYU Computer Equip.

www.ahliyu.com

Inks: Solvent, 4/8-color

Format: Rollfed, 6/8.2/10.49 ft

Resolution: 200 dpi

Print Speeds: up to 139/279 sq ft/hr

Pricing: n/a

This Chinese company makes routers, cutters, and, most recently, two series of solvent inkjet printers (PH and FG) that use Xaar printheads. The printers offer a unique cleaning and purging/anti-clogging system for printheads. Also offers a double pinch roller design with larger rollers to feed the media. PH 328 features 4/8 XJ-128 printheads.

LYRIC PG 1808/1812 & 2508/2512 & 3208/3212

Anhui LIYU Computer Equip.

www.ahliyu.com

Inks: Solvent, 4-color

Format: Rollfed, 6/8.2/10.4 ft

Resolution: up to 370 dpi

Print Speeds: up to 538 sq ft/hr

Pricing: n/a

Features 8/12 Xaar XJ128 printheads.

Luscher JetPrint

Luscher AG Maschinenbau

www.luescher.com

Inks: UV-curable, 4, 6, 8-color or 2 x 4

Format: Flatbed, 11 x 10 ft

Resolution: 400 x 400 dpi

Print Speeds: 1074 sq ft/hr

Pricing: n/a

Luscher's entry into the large-format digital printing sector, the JetPrint is mounted on a fixed vacuum table, can print on rigid or flexible media up to 3.15 in. thick, and employs Spectra piezo printheads and SunJet UV curing inks.

Matan JetSet 1.8, 2.5, 3.2

Matan Digital Printers

www.matanprinters.com

Inks: Solvent, 4 or 6-color (CMYK/CMYKcm)

Format: Rollfed, 71/98/126 in.

Resolution: up to 370 dpi

Print Speeds: up to 237/312/646 sq ft/hr

Pricing: n/a

Features Scanvec Amiable RIP and Xaar printheads.

Matan JetSet 2.5i/3.2i

Matan Digital Printers

www.matanprinters.com

Inks: Solvent, 6-color (CMYK/CMYKcm)

Format: Rollfed, 98/126 in.

Resolution: up to 360 dpi

Print Speeds: up to 775/1076 sq ft/hr

Pricing: n/a

Features Hitachi 96 printheads and Scanvec Amiable RIP.

Mutoh Falcon Outdoor Junior

Mutoh America

www.mutoh.com

Inks: Eco-solvent, 4-color

Format: Rollfed, 37 in.

Resolution: 1440 dpi

Print Speeds: up to 156 sq ft/hr

Pricing: $10,995; $13,995 with cutter

Entry-level printer.

Mutoh Falcon Outdoor 48/87

Mutoh America

www.mutoh.com

Inks: Eco-solvent, 4-color

Format: Rollfed, 48/87 in.

Resolution: 1440 dpi

Print Speeds: up to 375 sq ft/hr

Pricing: $10,995/$41,900

Uses new Mutoh PLUS Eco-Inks.

NUR Expedio

NUR America Macroprinters

www.nur.com

Inks: UV-curable, 8-color (CMYKcmyk)

Format: Rollfed, 16 ft

Resolution: 720 dpi

Print Speeds: up to 1900 sq ft/hr

Pricing: $499,000

Available 4^th quarter 2004.

NUR Tempo/Tempo L

NUR America Macroprinters

www.nur.com

Inks: UV-curable, 8/4-color

Format: Tempo—Flatbed, rollfed, 126 x 79 in., 87-in. roll

Tempo L–flatbed only, 126 x 79 in.

Resolution: 720/360 dpi

Print Speeds: up to 833/560 sq ft/hr

Pricing: $550,000/$350,000

Roland SolJet-1000 EX

Roland DGA

www.rolanddga.com

Inks: Eco-solvent, 2 x CCMMYK

Format: Rollfed, 104 in.

Resolution: 720 x 1440 dpi

Print Speeds: up to 484 sq ft/hr

Pricing: $69,995

Wasatch ColorRIP and onboard cutter included. Available July 2004.

Roland SolJet SC540EX

Roland DGA

www.rolanddga.com

Inks: Eco-solvent, 6-color (CMYKcm x2)

Format: Rollfed, 53 in.

Resolution: 720 x 1440 dpi

Print Speeds: up to 300 sq ft/hr

Pricing: $29,995

Includes Wasatch ColorRIP and on-board cutter.

Roland VersaCAMM SP-300

Roland DGA

www.rolanddga.com

Inks: Eco-solvent, 4-color (CMYKx2)

Format: Rollfed, 29 in.

Resolution: 720 x 1440 dpi

Print Speeds: up to 63 sq ft/hr

Pricing: $13,995

Includes Wasatch ColorRIP and on-board cutter.

Scitex GOjet

Scitex Vision

www.scitexvision.com

Inks: Solvent, 4-color

Format: Rollfed, 118 in.

Resolution: 370 dpi

Print Speeds: up to 701 sq ft/hr

Pricing: $160,000

This 4-color printer uses 24 Xaar 128 printheads and offers 5 speeds.

Shanghai Teckwin Tecklight

Exclusive NA distributor: Matan, www.matanprinters.com

Inks: Solvent, 6-color (CMYKcm)

Format: Rollfed, 98 in.

Resolution: 360 dpi

Print Speeds: up to 322 sq ft/hr

Pricing: n/a

Features 12 Xaar heads

Shanghai Teckwin Teckjet 2500

Exclusive NA distributor: Matan, www.matanprinters.com

Inks: Solvent, 6-color (CMYKcm)

Format: Rollfed, 98 in.

Resolution: 360 dpi

Print Speeds: up to 753 sq ft/hr

Pricing: n/a

Shanghai Teckwin Teckjet 3200

Exclusive NA distributor: Matan, www.matanprinters.com

Inks: Solvent, 6-color (CMYKcm)

Format: Rollfed, 126 in.

Resolution: 360 dpi

Print Speeds: up to 1259 sq ft/hr

Pricing: n/a

Shanghai Yaselan YSL-D3500VE

Shanghai Yaselan Advertising Material

www.yaselan.com

Inks: Solvent, 4-color

Format: Rollfed, 130 in.

Resolution: 360 dpi

Print Speeds: up to 538 sq ft/hr

Pricing: $35,000

Features 16 Xaar XJ128 printheads.

Shanghai Yaselan YSL-S8N

Shanghai Yaselan Advertising Material

www.yaselan.com

Inks: Solvent, 4-color

Format: Rollfed, 130 in.

Resolution: 360 dpi

Print Speeds: up to 1022 sq ft/hr

Pricing: $150,000

Updated version of the original SilverStorm, the S8N offers 8 Spectra Nova heads.

Shanghai Yaselan Thunderbird YSL-D2300S

Shanghai Yaselan Advertising Material

www.yaselan.com

Inks: Solvent, 6-color (CMYKcm)

Format: Rollfed, 87 in.

Resolution: up to 720 dpi

Print Speeds: up to 484 sq ft/hr

Pricing: $40,000

Available 3rd quarter 2004.

Shanghai Yaselan Giant YSL-FB2500UV

Shanghai Yaselan Advertising Material

www.yaselan.com

Inks: UV-curable, 6-color (CMYKcm)

Format: Flatbed, rollfed, 98 x 52/52 in.

Resolution: 600 dpi

Print Speeds: n/a

Pricing: $220,000

Available 4^th quarter 2004.

Shenzhen Runtianzhi Flora FUV2214

Shenzhen Runtianzhi Image Technology Co.

www.runjiang.com

Inks: UV-curable, 7-color (CMYKcm and white)

Format: Flatbed, rollfed, 86 in.

Resolution: 720 dpi

Print Speeds: up to 624 sq ft/hr

Pricing: $250,000

This flatbed printer includes the capability to print white ink as well as removable feed and take-up tables.

Shenzhen Runtianzhi Flora HJ3200X

Shenzhen Runtianzhi Image Technology Co.

www.runjiang.com

Inks: Solvent-based pigment, 4/6-color

Format: Rollfed, 126 in.

Resolution: 180 to 360 dpi

Print Speeds: up to 1076 sq ft/hr

Pricing: n/a

This production-grade printer offers Photoprint RIP and drop-on-demand piezo Xaar printheads.

Shenzhen Runtianzhi HJ II 3200/5000

Shenzhen Runtianzhi Image Technology Co.

www.runjiang.com

Inks: Solvent-based pigment, 4/6-color (CMYK/CMYKcm)

Format: Rollfed, 126/197 in.

Resolution: up to 360 dpi

Print Speeds: up to 1184 sq ft/hr

Pricing: n/a

This industrial-grade printer offers 8 or 12 Spectra 256 drop-on-demand printheads and Photoprint RIP.

Shenzhen Runtianzhi LJ 1808X/2508X

Shenzhen Runtianzhi Image Technology Co.

www.runjiang.com

Inks: Solvent-based pigment, 4 (CMYK)

Format: Rollfed, 71/98 in.

Resolution: 180 to 360 dpi

Print Speeds: up to 646/700 sq ft/hr

Pricing: n/a

Entry-level printer that features drop-on-demand piezo Xaar printheads.

Skyjet 3312/3316

Skyjet America

www.skyjetamerica.com

Inks: Solvent-based pigment, 4-color

Format: Rollfed, 126 in.

Resolution: 370 and 740 dpi

Print Speeds: up to 300/400 sq ft/hr

Pricing: n/a

Features 12/16 Xaar XJ128 printheads and Sky Color RIP. Skyjet also manufactures an 18-ft wide custom-made 5400 series printer.

Skyjet 2616

Skyjet America

www.skyjetamerica.com

Inks: Solvent-based pigment, 4-color

Format: Rollfed, 98 in.

Resolution: 370 and 740 dpi

Print Speeds: up to 350 sq ft/hr

Pricing: n/a

Features 16 Xaar XJ128 printheads.

Tampoprint DMD U 1500

Tampoprint Int.

www.tampoprint.com

Inks: Solvent-based pigment, 4-color

Format: Flatbed with shuttling print table, 51 in.

Resolution: 300 x 300 dpi

Print Speeds: up to 172 sq ft/hr

Pricing: n/a

Prints on flexible and rigid substrates up to 3.9 in. thick.

Tampoprint DMD P 1500

Tampoprint Int.

www.tampoprint.com

Inks: 4-color

Format: Flatbed with roller feed print table, 51 in.

Resolution: 300 x 300 dpi

Print Speeds: up to 172 sq ft/hr

Pricing: n/a

Designed for 2D and 3D printing, it prints on flexible/rigid substrates up to 5.9 in. thick, and offers an optional vacuum table.

VUTEk PressVu 200/600 FC/SC

VUTEk

www.vutek.com

Inks: UV-curable, 4/6-color (CMYK)

Format: Flatbed, rollfed, 80 in.

Resolution: 600 dpi

Print Speeds: up to 350 sq ft/hr

Pricing: $199,000/$269,000

Features 8/12 Spectra 256 printheads, and prints on flexible or rigid substrates up to 1.75 in. Offers a changeover time from flatbed to rollfed in less than 2 min.

VUTEk PressVu 180/360 & 180/600

VUTEk

www.vutek.com

Inks: UV-curable, 8-color (CMYKcmyk or 2x CMYK)

Format: Flatbed, rollfed, 72 in.

Resolution: 600 dpi

Print Speeds: up to 1100 sq ft/hr

Pricing: $599,000

Features 16 Spectra 256 printheads and printing on flexible or rigid substrates up to 2 in.

WIT-Color Saibo Ultra 3308/3312/2608

WIT-Color Digital

www.wit-color-us.com

Inks: Solvent, 4-color

Format: Rollfed, 130/130/102 in.

Resolution: 370 x 370 dpi

Print Speeds: up to 409 sq ft/hr

Pricing: n/a

Features production-designed pinch rollers, auto printhead cleaning, media vacuum, Onyx Postershop RIP and 8/12/8 Xaar XJ128 printheads.

WIT-Color Saibo JetPoster 3318i/3318c

WIT-Color Digital

www.wit-color-us.com

Inks: Solvent, 4-color

Format: Rollfed, 126 in.

Resolution: 370 dpi

Print Speeds: up to 452/323 sq ft/hr

Pricing: n/a

Features 12 Xaar XJ128 printheads and Onyx Postershop RIP.

WIT-Color 3330/3330T

WIT-Color Digital

www.wit-color-us.com

Inks: Solvent, 4-color

Format: Rollfed, 134 in.

Resolution: 370 dpi

Print Speeds: up to 915/700 sq ft/hr

Pricing: n/a

Features 24 Xaar XJ128 printheads and Onyx Postershop RIP.

Zund Uvjet 250-Combi

Zund Systemtechnik AG

www.zund.com

Inks: UV-curable, 4 or 6-color (CMYKcm) plus white

Format: Flatbed, rollfed, 100 in.

Resolution: 400 dpi

Print Speeds: up to 500 sq ft/hr

Pricing: estimate $270, 000 to $310,000

Features Spectra S128 printheads, 5-liter ink containers, and input/output tables, but no auto feeder.

Zund Uvjet 215-Plus

Zund Systemtechnik AG

www.zund.com

Inks: UV-curable, 4 or 6-color (CMYKcm) plus white

Format: Flatbed, rollfed, 85 in.

Resolution: 400 dpi

Print Speeds: up to 250 sq ft/hr

Pricing: estimate $195,000

Features Spectra S128 printheads, 5-liter ink containers, and input/output tables, but no auto feeder.

Zund Uvjet XY-Flat

Zund Systemtechnik AG

www.zund.com

Inks: UV-curable, 4-color

Format: Flatbed, rollfed, variable

Resolution: 400 dpi

Print Speeds: up to 40 sq ft/hr

Pricing: estimate $90,000

Features Spectra S128 printheads and the ability to cut media up to 1.18 in. thick.