Introducing 30+ New Printers

The following wide-format printers premiered at this year's International Sign Expo in Las Vegas. We've provided a more detailed
analysis of some of these printers in the Update Print section of the June 2005 issue. Note that, in some cases, we printed advance, indepth
information on printers prior to their Expo debut, we've indicated this where appropriate.

Charrette Duratex SP-64X

Charrette

www.charrette.com

Inks:Solvent, 6-color (CMYKcm)

Format:Rollfed, 64 in.

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Resolution:1440 dpi

Print Speeds:up to 398 sq ft/hr

Pricing:$33,995

Charrette's first solvent wide-format printer, it
offers Epson printheads, three media heaters/
dryers, Onyx LT RIP standard, options include
Onyx PosterShop, a bulk ink-delivery system,
and fume-control system.

DGI OJIII-1906P/1606P

DGI

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www.dgi-net.com

Inks:Oil, 6-color (CMYKcm)

Format:Rollfed, 75/63 in.

Resolution:up to 200 x 1100 dpi

Print Speeds:265/264 sq ft/hr

Pricing:$30,995/$22,995

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Features Xaarjet printheads, worm gear feeding
system, and a waste-ink tank with automatic
alarm system. Distributed by Steward of Intl.
Marketing; www.simmagic.com.

DGI VTII-92P/62P

DGI

www.dgi-net.com

Inks:Solvent, 4-color

Format:Rollfed, 93/66 in.

Resolution:400 x 400 dpi

Print Speeds:269/248 sq ft/hr

Pricing:$35,995/$23,995

This printer features Xaarplus printheads, an
automatic printhead cleaning system and
media drying system, as well as an automatic
ink-refill system. Distributed by Steward of Intl.
Marketing; www.simmagic.com.

DGI VT5-2506P/1606P

DGI

www.dgi-net.com

Inks:Solvent, 6-color (CMYKcm)

Format:Rollfed, 100/63 in.

Resolution:200 x 1110 dpi

Print Speeds:149/126 sq ft/hr

Pricing:$39,995/$26,995

Users control the amount of ink used with
adjustable printhead voltage. Also features a
built-in platen vacuum fan and an auto heating/
drying fan system. Distributed by Steward of
Intl. Marketing; www.simmagic.com.

DGI VTIII-98DP

DGI

www.dgi-net.com

Inks:Solvent, 4-color

Format:Rollfed, 98 in.

Resolution:200 x 1200 dpi

Print Speeds:284 sq ft/hr

Pricing:$42,995

The double-fan media drying system shortens
dry times, gear-type tension bar keeps media
feeding evenly, and the HeadBase height control
system allows printing onto various thick-nesses. Distributed by Steward of Intl. Marketing;
www.simmagic.com.

DGI SpaceJet-3205P

DGI

www.dgi-net.com

Inks:Solvent, 4-color

Format:Rollfed, 126 in.

Resolution:200 x 1200 dpi

Print Speeds:299 sq ft/hr

Pricing:$69,999

Features double Xaarplus printheads, adjustable
fire voltage-control system”?automatic printhead
cleaning system, and uni- and bidirectional
printing. Distributed by Steward of Intl.
Marketing; www.simmagic.com.

DGI MegaJet 3206/3204

DGI

www.dgi-net.com

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

Format:Rollfed, 126 in.

Resolution:360 x 720 dpi

Print Speeds:980 sq ft/hr

Pricing:$149,000/$135,000

Features Spectra printheads, negative-pressure
ink supply system to ensure smooth ink flow,
and detachable platen to switch between vacuum
fan and mesh-type platen. Distributed by
Steward of Intl. Marketing; www.simmagic.com.

Dilli NeoDeluxe UVD-2506

Dilli

www.uvprinter.com

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

Format:Flatbed, 98 x 59 in.

Resolution:363 x 725 dpi

Print Speeds:969 sq ft/hr in 2-pass mode

Pricing:$220,000

Utilizes Spectra Nova 256 printheads, and offers
automatic ink refill system, printhead controller,
and lamp shuttering system, as well as a vacuum
hold-down system.

Flora LJII 1800 UV

Flora Digital

www.floradigital.com

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

Format:Flatbed, 73 in.

Resolution:720 dpi

Print Speeds:377 sq ft/hr

Pricing:$58,900

Prints onto rigid media and roll-to-roll; automatic
ink loading/flushing system; utilizes
Spectra 128 printheads; 2-yr outdoor durability
(with Flora UV-curable ink); and offers Photo-
PRINT4 Flora Edition RIP.

Flora HJ 3200

Flora Digital

www.floradigital.com

Inks:Solvent, 4-color

Format:Rollfed, 130 in.

Resolution:360 x 360 dpi

Print Speeds:up to 646 sq ft/hr

Pricing:$59,900

Includes Xaar 500 printheads, digitally controlled
heater and front-mounted fans, Photo-
PRINT Flora Edition, and automatic ink
loading/flushing system.

Flora HJII 5000

Flora Digital

www.floradigital.com

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

Format:Rollfed, 201 in.

Resolution:up to 360 x 360 dpi

Print Speeds:up to 1184 sq ft/hr

Pricing:$235,000

Features Spectra 256 printheads, automatic
media feed/take-up system, can handle some
rigid media, PhotoPRINT4 Flora Edition, and 2-yr
outdoor durability with Flora Solvent inks. (See
April 2005, p. 26, for a full report.)

Gandinnovations Jeti 3300DS

Gandinnovations

www.gandinnovations.com

Inks:Dye-sub ; 4-, 6-color

Format:Rollfed, 129 in.

Resolution:up to 600 dpi

Print Speeds:up to 655 sq ft/hr

Pricing:$225,000

This dye-sub and direct-print machine offers
three color/resolution settings; when using
dye-sub inks, the fabric must run through a heat
press to set the inks; features 12 Spectra printheads
and choice of Onyx PosterShop, Wasatch
SoftRIP, ColorGate, ErgoSoft, or Caldera RIP. (See
April 2005, p. 22, for a full report.)

Gisko Oberon 2000, 2500, 3300

GISKO (Global Interface System of Korea)

www.gisko.com

Inks: Solvent, 6-color

Format:Rollfed, 78, 98, 130 in.

Resolution:600 x 800 dpi

Print Speeds:539 sq ft/hr (2000), 1076 sq
ft/hr (2500, 3300)

Pricing:n/a

Features Spectra printheads, middle platen that
allows printing on perforated media, uni/bidirectional
printing, three print modes, pre- and postheating
system, and prints onto rigid media
up to 0.39 in. thick (optional flatbed table
required). Distributed by Pro-Line Supply;
www.pro-linesupply.com.

ISIJet 3400

ISI (Innovative Solutions)

www.goisi.com

Inks:Solvent, 4-color

Format:Rollfed, 134 in.

Resolution:360 x 180 dpi

Print Speeds:up to 1500 sq ft/hr

Pricing:$180,000

Features an automated vacuum printhead purging,
3.2-l ink tanks, built-in drying system, integrated
ventilation hook for direct hook-up for
fume exhaust; has ability to run two rolls of
media together; designed for 24/7 operation,
and optional Wasatch SoftRIP. (See May 2005,
p. 21, for a full report.)

Liyu Lyric PM 1800, 2500, and 3200

Liyu Computer Equipment Mfg.

www.ahliyu.com

Inks:Solvent, 4-color

Format:Rollfed, 6, 8.2, 10.49 ft

Resolution:180 x 370 dpi

Print Speeds:up to 538 sq ft/hr

Pricing:n/a
Xaar XJ-128 printheads, Scanvec Amiable Photo-
PRINT RIP, and uni/bidirectional printing.

MacDermid ColorSpan
DisplayMaker 72SI

MacDermid ColorSpan

www.colorspan.com

Inks:Solvent, 4-color

Format:Rollfed/flatbed, 73 in.

Resolution:600 x 600 dpi

Print Speeds:up to 650 sq ft/hr

Pricing:$54,995

Uses 16 Micro-Quad printheads, can print onto
roll and rigid media (up to 1/4 in. thick) with
optional roller tables; also features six print
modes, self-cleaning printhead service station,
heater/dryer system, and automatic eye technology
and colorimeter photo diode which automates
setup and calibration steps.

Mimaki JV22-160 Ultra 8

Mimaki

www.mimakiusa.com

Inks:Dye-sub, aqueous pigmented, or textile
pigment, 6-, 8-color (CMYKcm, CMYKcmog,
CMYKx2)

Format:Rollfed, 63 in.

Resolution:up to 1440 x 1440 dpi

Print Speeds:275 sq ft/hr

Pricing:$16,475

Flexible inksets allow the printer to be used by
different markets: photo/graphics and
textile/dye sublimation. (See April 2005, p. 28,
for a full report.)

Mutoh Toucan LT

Mutoh

www.mutoh.com

Inks:Mild-solvent, 6-color (CMYKcm)

Format:Rollfed, 64/87 in.

Resolution:1440 dpi

Print Speeds:398 sq ft/hr

Pricing:$33,995

Features heavy-duty media feed/take-up system
that holds up to 220 lbs, and four printing
modes; optional Captivair air-quality system.
(See May 2005, p. 21, for a full report.)

Roland SOLJET PRO II SJ-1045

Roland

www.rolanddga.com

Inks:Mild-solvent, 6-color (CCMMYK, CMYKcm)

Format:Rollfed, 104 in.

Resolution:up to 1440 x 1440 dpi

Print Speeds:484 sq ft/hr

Pricing:$59,995

Roland's largest and fastest printer features an
IS-1000 high-capacity ink-delivery system,
newly added print mode, a heavy-duty mediahandling
system, and VersaWorks RIP.

Seiko ColorPainter 100S

Seiko I Infotech

www.seiko-i.com

Inks:Solvent, 6-color (CMYKcm)

Format:Rollfed, 104 in.

Resolution:720 x 720 dpi

Print Speeds:up to 220 sq ft/hr

Pricing:$59,995

Features for this printer include; Fine Draft
mode, (540 x 720-dpi, 4-pass, bidirectional
printing), the ability to print onto two media rolls
simultaneously, EG-Outdoor Inks, 3-yr outdoor
durability without lamination, and support rolls
up to 242 lbs.

Skyjet Little Fairy High-Speed
2600HS/3300HS Series

Skyjet America

www.skyjetamerica.com

Inks:Solvent, 4-, 6-color (CMYKcm)

Format:Rollfed, 8.2/10.5 ft

Resolution:740 dpi

Print Speeds:up to 604/650 sq ft/hr

Pricing:$50,000 to $85,000

Offers Xaar XJ-128 PLUS printheads, arcshaped
printhead board, comes with Scanvec
Amiable PhotoPRINT RIP, and is upgradable to
24 printheads.

Skyjet Little Fairy High-Precision
2600HQ/3300HQ Series

Skyjet America

www.skyjetamerica.com

Inks:Solvent, 4-, 6-color (CMYKcm)

Format:Rollfed, 8.2/10/5 ft

Resolution:740 dpi

Print Speeds:up to 400/450 sq ft/hr

Pricing:$60,000 to $95,000

Offers Xaar XJ-360DPI PLUS printheads, arcshaped
printhead board, and comes with Scanvec
Amiable PhotoPRINT RIP.

Skyjet Flatbed Series

Skyjet America

www.skyjetamerica.com

Inks:UV-curable, 4-, 6-color +W (CMYKcm+W)

Format:Flatbed, 4 to 8.3 ft

Resolution:360 x 360 dpi

Print Speeds:up to 260 sq ft/hr

Pricing:$70,000 to $110,000

Features Xaar XJ-500 printheads, prints onto
rigid media up to 1.6 in. thick, and has an automatic
ink-cleaning system and distance sensor.

Skyjet S-series Synchronic Double-Side
2600SD/3300SD/5200SD Series

Skyjet America

www.skyjetamerica.com

Inks:Solvent, 4-, 6-color (CMYKcm)

Format:Rollfed, 8.2, 9.8, 16.4 ft

Resolution:720 dpi

Print Speeds:up to 400/450/530 sq ft/hr

Pricing:8.2 ft”?$110,000 to 120,000; 9.8-ft”?
$130,000 to $140,000; 16.4 ft”?$190,000 to
$210,000

Features two sets of printhead carriages to print
simultaneously on both sides of the media, Xaar
XJ-360DPI PLUS printheads, and comes with
Scanvec Amiable PhotoPRINT RIP. The Little Fairy
High Precision and Double-Side printers have
almost identical specs”?with the only difference
being the simultaneous double-sided
printing capability for the S-series.

Sprin SPR -185, 260, 320

Sprin USA

www.sprinusa.com

Inks:Solvent, 4-color

Format:Rollfed, 79, 106, 130 in.

Resolution:600 x 740 dpi

Print Speeds:up to 344 sq ft/hr

Pricing:$26,500, $38,000, $48,000

Features KCCK and YMMY head positions,
includes Scanvec Amiable PhotoPRINT DX-Sprin
Edition, and pre- and post-heating system.

Splash of Color SolventJET Pro II
VS645EXS/745EXS

Splash of Color

www.splashofcolor.com

Inks:Solvent, 6-color (CMYKred+blue,
CMYKcm)

Format:Rollfed, 64, 74 in.

Resolution:up to 1440 dpi

Print Speeds:up to 315 sq ft/hr

Pricing:$34,995/$37,995

Based on the Roland Pro II V series, these printers
offer a tri-heater system for media; use
Lyson organic Pentachrome solvent inks for a
3- to 5-yr outdoor durability without lamination.
Options include refillable ink-cartridge system,
infrared dryers, SolventAirCare System or Electrocorp
air filtration system.

Splash of Color SolventJET V 540EXS

Splash of Color

www.splashofcolor.com

Inks:Solvent, 6-color (CMYKrb, CMYKcm)

Format:Rollfed, 53 in.

Resolution:up to 1440 dpi

Print Speeds:up to 315 sq ft/hr

Pricing:$34,995

This printer/cutter features refillable ink cartridges,
5-yr outdoor durability, and Quadralign
optical-registration system.

Vista 1808, 2508, 2908, 3308

Vista Digital System Printing

www.vistainkjet.com

Inks:Solvent, 4-color

Format:Rollfed, 71, 98, 114, 130 in.

Resolution:up to 370 dpi

Print Speeds:248, 311, 376, and 473 sq ft/hr

Pricing:$16,600 to $19,500

Features Xaar XJ-128 printheads, and media orientation
and drying systems, offers four print
speeds, and a secondary ink tank.

Vista 3312/16

Vista Digital System Printing

www.vistainkjet.com

Inks:Solvent, 4-color

Format:Rollfed, 130

Resolution:up to 370 dpi

Print Speeds:up to 731 sq ft/hr

Pricing:$21,000 to $23,000

Features Xaar XJ-128 printheads, and media orientation
and drying sytems, offers 4 print
speeds, and a secondary ink tank.

Vutek UltraVu 260

Vutek
www.vutek.com

Inks: Solvent, 6-color (CMYKcm)

Format:Rollfed, 103 in.

Resolution:720 dpi apparent

Print Speeds:up to 400 sq ft/hr

Pricing:$99,000

This entry-level superwide comes packaged
with ColorBurst Pro RIP, features 3.25-l ink
tanks, offers 2-yr outdoor durability (5-yr with
lamination), and will ship in mid-2005. (See
May 2005, p. 19, for a full report.)

Vutek UltraVu II 5330

Vutek

www.vutek.com

Inks:Solvent, 4/8-color (CMYK, CMYKcmyk)

Format:Rollfed, 16.4 ft

Resolution:330 dpi

Print Speeds:up to 2230 sq ft/hr

Pricing:$349,000

Includes the upgraded UltraVu II 5330 RIP, the
new Smoothing feature for distortion-free output,
3.25-l ink tanks, and the Low Friction kit
that allows difficult materials to run more easily.
(See May 2005, p. 19, for a full report.)