Digital
CPS Unveils High Speed Single Pass UV Digital Inkjet Printer at the SGIA Show
CPS Resources, Inc. jointly with Innovative Digital Systems, LLC
introduces its SP2-100. This is the digital future for printing flat and multi-dimensional parts with one single pass. The technology referred to as marking "on-the-fly" has continuous printing speeds of up to 79' per minute. Printing a lot size of one or multiple logos is as simple as loading the files in your computer, no cliches, no pads. The SP2-100 operates by allowing parts to pass under stationary print heads (CMYK and/or white) on a fixture or conveyor while the inks are laid down. Loading the parts, printing, curing the inks all take place in line. See a Demo at Booth 1347.
SP2-100 UV Printer - Available in November 2009
The digital future for printing
flat and multi-dimensional parts.
One Pass and Done!
TECHNICAL DATA - SP2-100
Printer Type: UV Inkjet * variable, customized digital print
Colors: CMYK + Spot Colors * high resolution and extremely fast
Resolution: 360 dpi / 600 dpi * precise registration with fixed print heads
Print Speed: max. 400 mm/s (16 in/s) * no films or cliches
Print Width: 70 - 250 mm (~2.75 - 8.5') * no setup or cleaning times
Interface: FireWire / USB 2.01 * height adjustable print heads allow
Electrical: 115V / 230V - 50 - 60 Hz printing of parts up to 250mm (10") height
Weight: 1000 kg (~2,200 lbs) * high productivity and efficiency
Dimensions: 2,600 x 1,500 x 900 mm
(~11'9" x 5' x 3') - WxHxD
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DIRECT DIGITAL FLATBED PRINTING
Large format digital printers were traditionally used for wide format flat printed graphics. That is no longer the case. Large format digital printers have evolved and are being used to print products that were predominately decorated using screen printing or pad printing. With the development and advancement of better UV inks systems, a high opacity white and ability to print spot color, digital printing is now able to compete with pad printing and screen printing. The new digital printing technology has opened up many opportunities to print industrial products in high volume, high print resolutions and at speeds that surpass all other processes. Industrial printing has never been easier or more economical.
Pictured below is the BE 1000 UV Printer that has a flatbed of 1600mm x 3100mm and can print up to 500mm (19.685") in height. The BE 1000 UV Printer has a 6 color configuration (yellow, magenta, cyan, black, light magenta, light cyan, with white ink and overprint clear lacquer). It also features double CMYK configuration.
Advantages of UV inks for digital printing:
- Instant Curing
- No VOC's
- High Opacity
- Durability
- Quick cycle time
Comparison of Decorating Methods
Direct Digital Printing |
vs. |
Pad Printing / Silk Screen |
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| Variable Data - Printing on Demand Allows personalizing products and changing artwork using only the computer generated artwork directly from laptop to Digital Printer. |
Independent set up of screens, clichés, and plates per design can be costly and time consuming | ||
| No set up time. Can print small runs and large production runs back to back in high quality print. |
Set up of inks, plates, screens is messy and time consuming | ||
| Single color print to multi-color photo quality print can all be done with same printer with no set up | Set up required per color station, costly screens and plates, may require several machines | ||
| High resolution. up to 1200 x 1200 dpi | Up to 300 dpi | ||
| UV inks. No solvents No ink mixing, clean up performed by printer No ink waste Inks in sealed delivery system, contaminate free |
UV inks available for screen printing, UV inks not available for pad printing Inks mixing for every color, manual preparation Ink waste, difficult to estimate exact usage Inks exposed to environment |
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| Multiple height printing. Adjustable height, up to 500mm (19.68") takes only seconds to print variable height products. |
Height limitations and timely set up involved for non-flat product. More set up time involved to decorate different product sizes | ||
Case Study
Shown in the photo is an example of a Sony Ericcson mobile phone printed with the BE 1000 UV. The Ed Hardy design was printed on the black base substrate material with a layer of white followed by the 6 colors (cyan, light cyan, magenta, light magenta, yellow, and black).
This phone housing displays superior print quality on 100% of the surface. This includes printing in and around the bevel and contours of this mobile phone housing. The high-end graphic was created using 600 x 900 dpi with 12 passes. Using UV digital inks was a cost savings over the conventional methods of decorating this product. There was virtually no set up involved other than artwork and template tooling. The UV inks are instantly cured once the part is finished printing it is ready for packaging. Due to the quick turnaround time in bringing this product to market, the success of this project resulted in a higher profit margin and increased sales for this customized product. Direct digital printing was the solution to adding value to this printing project.
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Current Digital Printer Models:
BE 1000 UV Printer
The printer can be used for many industrial applications because of the advanced adjustable height feature, printing directly on product up to 19.5" in height. The BE 1000 UV Printer has a 6 color configuration (yellow, magenta, cyan, black, light magenta, light cyan, with white ink and overprint clear lacquer). It also features double CMYK configuration. More.
BE 1000-100 UV Printer
The printer can be used for many industrial applications because of the advanced adjustable height feature, printing directly on product up to 100mm - 3.93" in height. The BE 1000 UV Printer has a 6 color configuration (yellow, magenta, cyan, black, light magenta, light cyan, with white ink and overprint clear lacquer). It also features double CMYK configuration. More.
Description:
The printer can be used for many industrial applications because of the advanced adjustable height feature, printing directly on product up to 19.5" in height. The BE 1000 UV Printer has a 6 color configuration (yellow, magenta, cyan, black, light magenta, light cyan, with white ink and overprint clear lacquer). It also features double CMYK configuration.
UV Printer Capabilities:
The direct digital large format printer works both uni-directional with print capabilities of 6 colors, plus white, plus a UV clear. When working in the bi-directional mode the printer utilizes two sets of four color process inks. The ink drying occurs as the unit scans outward and homeward, thus allowing the printer to move at twice the speed of the uni-directional printing.
The Single Pass Model SP 100 "mark on the fly" technology has enabled a durable high speed photo quality print to be decorated on a wide variety of products. The high quantity high speed surpasses other processes for speed and has better resolution than the traditional pad printing and silk screen methods. The single pass can print industrial production parts upwards of 6000 pieces per hour with 400dpi. With the development of these two distinctive types of digital printers 80% of part decoration can be achieved with these printers.
While the direct digital printer is a sophisticated well run machine, the Rip Software makes the machine very user friendly to operate. Production can be run with one graphic technician and the remainder of the production run with unskilled labor – the machine does all of the work. The person loading does not need to have knowledge of the ink process.
Features:
- Optimal print quality 600 x 600 dpi to 1200 x 1200 dpi
- Print heads are original Mimaki, proven best in the industry.
- Two servomotors and four precise conductors (2 on each side) support the bridge. This gives ability to adjust height to 0.01 accuracy up to 500mm / 19.5"
- Two UV lights are assembled on each side of the print heads are for direct drying of the UV ink.
- The special capping station, which takes care of the optimal cleaning of the printing heads, reduces the possibility of dried out printing heads.
- The flatbed has a printing area of 1.00 meter x 1.65 meter.
- The top of the flatbed has a vacuum system that is driven by 2 separate pumps. This fixes the media in place.
- Built in head protection prevents head strikes and crashes.
- Environmentally friendly UV curable inks, UV inks do not contain VOCs.
- Equipped with 440cc ink cartridges, six colors (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black, light cyan, light magenta) plus white and UV clear.
Technical Specifications:
| Number of Print Heads | 8 each |
| Resolution | 600 x 600 dpi to 1200 x 1200 dpi |
| Printing Methods | Uni-directional and bi-directional |
| Printing Inks | Yellow, magenta, cyan, black, light magenta and light cyan |
| Ink Volume | 440cc per cartridge |
| Print Size | 1600 x 1000 mm |
| Print Height | adjustable up to 500 mm |
| UV Lamps | 2 each |
| Interface | USB 2.0 |
| Rip Software | Raster link 3 |
| Sound | Less than 55dB |
| Electrical | 220 Volt - 240 Volt |
| Electrical Power Usage | Less than 6.0 kVA |
| Weight | Approximately 800 kg |
| Dimensions | 3380(I) x 2005(w) x 1345(h) mm |
Recommended Environmental Conditions:
| Temperature | 15 - 30 ºC / 60 - 86 ºF |
| Humidity | 35 - 65 % Rh (no condensation) |
| Optimal Temperature | 18 - 25 ºC / 65 - 77ºF |
| Temperature Changes | Appr. 10 ºC / 50 ºF less |
| Dust | Normal ambient temperature |
| Ink Cartridge Lifespan | 1 year, from the manufacturing date |
| Storage Temperature | Room temperature (15 - 35 ºC) / (60 - 95ºF) |
Computer Qualifications:
The digital printer BE 1000 UV will be delivered without a computer.
The minimal requirements are:
- Operating system: windows XP or Vista
- Processor: minimal Pentium 4
- Memory: 1 Gb
- Hard drive: 80 Gb
- The computer must be provided 1 USB 2.0 connection
Safety Measures:
For the optimal safety of the employee, UV safety glasses will be provided with the machinery. UV safety glasses should be worn when operator is standing in front of the machine when printing products. These glasses are needed to avoid direct eye contact with the UV-light. The BE 1000 printing machines are built in conformity with the European (CE Norm) and US safety regulations.
Supplemental Ink Supplies:
(Pricing based on quantity up to 19 each)
| SPC-0371C | 400cc cartridge | UV Ink Cyan | $124.00 |
| SPC-0371M | 400cc cartridge | UV Ink Magenta | $124.00 |
| SPC-0404HY | 400cc cartridge | UV Ink Yellow | $124.00 |
| SPC-0371K-2 | 400cc cartridge | UV Ink Black | $124.00 |
| SPC-0371LM | 400cc cartridge | UV Ink Light Magenta | $124.00 |
| SPC-0371LC | 400cc cartridge | UV Ink Light Cyan | $124.00 |
| SPC-0371W-5 | 400cc cartridge | UV Ink White | $124.00 |
| SPC-0371CL | 400cc cartridge | UV Ink Clear | $124.00 |
| SPC-0371FS | 400cc cartridge | UV Ink Cleaning Cartridge | $124.00 |
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Model BE 1000 - 100 UV Printer
Description:
The printer can be used for many industrial applications because of the advanced adjustable height feature, printing directly on product up to 100mm - 3.93" in height. The BE 1000 UV Printer has a 6 color configuration (yellow, magenta, cyan, black, light magenta, light cyan, with white ink and overprint clear lacquer). It also features double CMYK configuration.
UV Printer Capabilities:
The direct digital large format printer works both uni-directional with print capabilities of 6 colors, plus white, plus a UV clear. When working in the bi-directional mode the printer utilizes two sets of four color process inks. The ink drying occurs as the unit scans outward and homeward, thus allowing the printer to move at twice the speed of the uni-directional printing.
The Single Pass SP-100 "mark on the fly" technology has enabled a durable high speed photo quality print to be decorated on a wide variety of products. The high quantity high speed surpasses other processes for speed and has better resolution than the traditional pad printing and silk screen methods. The single pass can print industrial production parts upwards of 6000 pieces per hour with 400dpi.
With the development of these two distinctive types of digital printers 80% of part decoration can be achieved with these printers.
While the direct digital printer is a sophisticated well run machine, the Rip Software makes the machine very user friendly to operate. Production can be run with one graphic technician and the remainder of the production run with unskilled labor - the machine does all of the work. The person loading does not need to have knowledge of the ink process.
Features:
- Optimal print quality 600 x 600 dpi to 1200 x 1200 dpi
- Print heads are original Mimaki, proven best in the industry.
- Two servomotors and four precise conductors (2 on each side) support the bridge. This gives ability to adjust height to 0.01 accuracy up to 100mm / 3.93"
- Two UV lights are assembled on each side of the print heads are for direct drying of the UV ink.
- The special capping station, which takes care of the optimal cleaning of the printing heads, reduces the possibility of dried out printing heads.
- The flatbed has a printing area of 1.00 meter x 1.65 meter.
- The top of the flatbed has a vacuum system that is driven by 2 separate pumps. This fixes the media in place.
- Built in head protection prevents head strikes and crashes.
- Environmentally friendly UV curable inks, UV inks do not contain VOCs.
- Equipped with 440cc ink cartridges, six colors (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black, light cyan, light magenta) plus white and UV clear.
Technical Specifications:
| Number of Print Heads | 8 each |
| Resolution | 600 x 600 dpi to 1200 x 1200 dpi |
| Printing Methods | Uni-directional and bi-directional |
| Printing Inks | Yellow, magenta, cyan, black, light magenta and light cyan |
| Ink Volume | 440cc per cartridge |
| Print Size | 1600 x 1000 mm |
| Print Height | adjustable up to 100 mm - 3.9" |
| UV Lamps | 2 each |
| Interface | USB 2.0 |
| Rip Software | Raster link 3 |
| Sound | Less than 55dB |
| Electrical | 220 Volt - 240 Volt |
| Electrical Power Usage | Less than 6.0 kVA |
| Weight | Approximately 800 kg |
| Dimensions | 3380(I) x 2005(w) x 1345(h) mm |
Recommended environmental conditions:
| Temperature | 15 - 30 ºC / 60 - 86 ºF |
| Humidity | 35 - 65 % Rh (no condensation) |
| Optimal Temperature | 18 - 25 ºC / 65 - 77ºF |
| Temperature Changes | Appr. 10 ºC / 50 ºF less |
| Dust | Normal ambient temperature |
| Ink Cartridge Lifespan | 1 year, from the manufacturing date |
| Storage Temperature | Room temperature (15 - 35 ºC) / (60 - 95ºF) |
Computer Qualifications:
The digital printer BE 1000 UV will be delivered without a computer.
The minimal requirements are:
- Operating system: windows XP or Vista
- Processor: minimal Pentium 4
- Memory: 1 Gb
- Hard drive: 80 Gb
- The computer must be provided 1 USB 2.0 connection
Safety Measures:
For the optimal safety of the employee, UV safety glasses will be provided with the machinery. UV safety glasses should be worn when operator is standing in front of the machine when printing products. These glasses are needed to avoid direct eye contact with the UV-light. The BE 1000- 100 UV printing machines are built in conformity with the European (CE Norm) and US safety regulations.
Supplemental Ink Supplies:
(Pricing based on quantity up to 19 each)
| SPC-0371C | 400cc cartridge | UV Ink Cyan | $124.00 |
| SPC-0371M | 400cc cartridge | UV Ink Magenta | $124.00 |
| SPC-0404HY | 400cc cartridge | UV Ink Yellow | $124.00 |
| SPC-0371K-2 | 400cc cartridge | UV Ink Black | $124.00 |
| SPC-0371LM | 400cc cartridge | UV Ink Light Magenta | $124.00 |
| SPC-0371LC | 400cc cartridge | UV Ink Light Cyan | $124.00 |
| SPC-0371W-5 | 400cc cartridge | UV Ink White | $124.00 |
| SPC-0371CL | 400cc cartridge | UV Ink Clear | $124.00 |
| SPC-0371FS | 400cc cartridge | UV Ink Cleaning Cartridge | $124.00 |
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