Durst recently launched the P5 350 and P5 210 new printing systems for large format specialists based on the P5 technology platform. The company has now won a European Digital Press Association (EDP) award for its P5 350 printing system for large format specialists, triumphing in the EDP Flatbed/Hybrid Printer < 250sqm/h category.
In addition to the new printing systems, Durst recently introduced its own modular software solutions, Durst Workflow, Durst Analytics and Durst Smart Shop, to provide customers with an automated production unit from ‘pixel to output’. The offering is completed by consulting, training and integration services of Durst Professional Services. ‘P5 is Durst’s technology and innovation platform for large format specialists,’ said Christoph Gamper, CEO and co-owner of the Durst Group. ‘In 2018, we set a new standard in print quality with the P5 250 HS, and, in the meantime, we developed new printer solutions to streamline processes for our customers.’
P5 350/210 – the new versatility
With P5 350 (print width up to 3.5m) and P5 210 (print width up to 2.1m), Durst is expanding its P5 portfolio with two new hybrid solutions. The new printing systems set a new standard in flexibility and versatility, as they can print on both roll media and boards. With a unique multiroll option for the P5 350/210, users can even load rolls during printing to reduce setup times and increase efficiency. The printing systems are equipped with energy-efficient LED technology and are supplied with integrated Durst Workflow Print software and the monitoring tool Durst Analytics. Both print systems offer the highest print quality of up to 1200dpi, multi-track options for up to six parallel boards, automatic media width and thickness detection, foldable and smooth-running roller tables and a secure ink refill system. Both printing systems can be equipped with peripheral systems for ¾ automation or full automation.
The EDP Technical Committee’s citation said particularly noticeable features are the further developments in reel loading and material handling of this production printer that runs at speeds up to 120sqm/h. It also complemented Durst’s foresight for meeting topical needs in the market and Durst Analytics preemptive diagnostics and advanced software.
‘The multiroll option is using compact and robust design,’ said the report. ‘The Durst P5 offers patented quick printhead change, fast media reel loading by two positions for single and dual rolls and foldable roll tables. It also offers automatic detection of media wide and thickness, an intelligent multiboard infeed for up to six boards simultaneously. The P5 core values are productivity, print quality, versatility and efficiency.’
P5 250/200 HS – the new productivity
With the further development of the HS-Series, the P5 portfolio offers two industrial printing systems with print widths of up to 2.5m. The P5 250 HS and P5 200 HS feature MEMS printhead technology and achieve with 5pl highest print quality at print speeds of up to 600sqm/h. The printing systems can also print on roll media and boards and also enable sensor-controlled double-sided printing on roll media. The printing systems are also supplied with the integrated Durst Worflow Print software and the monitoring tool. The printing systems offer dualtrack options for boards and a secure ink refill system and can be equipped with peripheral systems for ¾ automation or full automation.
P5 ink systems
Durst offers four ink systems for the P5 printing systems: Durst Rigid LED Ink, Durst Roll LED Ink, P5 Premium WG Ink and P5 POP HS Ink. All ink systems benefit from large colour gamut, high system stability, a wide variety of applications and low ink consumption.
Durst Software Ecosystem
All P5 printing systems are equipped with the new production software solution Durst Workflow Print and the monitoring tool Durst Analytics. This makes the printer into a production unit from day one. Durst also offers a scalable solution for integrating e-commerce with the Durst Smart Shop. All Durst software can be modularly extended and managed via a web-based user interface.
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