Printing Technology | MGI’s exclusive inkjet engine technologyDrop-on-Demand (DoD) technologyPiezoelectric printheads,developed and manufactured by Konica MinoltaSingle pass printingFlexible & scalable printing architecture |
Coating Thicknesses | Depending on your file, the inks used and the type ofsurface of your sheet, the coating thickness can vary. Onlaminated and aqueous coating: 15 μm – 100 μm for 3Draised effects and tactile finish. On toner and coated paper:30 μm – 100 μm for 3D raised effects and a tactile finish |
Production speed | In 2D/flat mode - up to 2,298 A3 sheets per hour (with 15 µm)In 3D/raised mode - up to 1,624 A3 sheets per hour (with 30 µm) |
Registration | Fully motorized and automatic left side lay guide.Automated registration featuring MGI ARC system with optical detection of printed crop marks. Overallregistration of ± 200 μm |
Formats | Min. 21x30 cm / 8 x 11.8”Max. 36.4x102 cm / 14.33x40.15”Max. Printable Width 35.5 cm |
Substrate Thickness | Min: 135 Gsm and not less than 150 μm or 6 mil before printing & laminationMax: 450 Gsm and not more than 450 μm or 24 mil before printing & laminationMotorized height-adjustment print heads |
Substrates | Printing on most matte or glossy laminated surfaces,with or without aqueous coating, layered paper, plastic, PVC and other coated materials.Spot 3DS coat directly onto most digital prints(ie. bizhub) with no lamination or coating required. |
UV Coatings and capacity | 3D varnish delivered with a 10-litre tank capacity |
High CapacityAutomatic Feeder | Feeder able to handle a paper pile up to 30 cm3,000 sheets at 135 gsm |
High Pile Output Stacker | Stacker able to handle a paper pile up to30 cm / 11.86” high3,000 sheets at 135 gsm |
Paper Path | 100% flat paper pathVacuum feed systemAir feed systemAutomatic double sheet detectionIn-line LED dryer“On-the-fly” drying & curing via integrated LEDSpot Coated sheets can be immediately finished or handled, no additional drying time required |
Front End System | Dedicated PC; CPU + touch-screen + keyboard/mouseEthernet connection 10/100/1000 BT (RJ 45)Built-in Application Software SuiteComprehensive job queue managementPredictive printing cost calculator (coating consumption)Dedicated image editor to do local and fast image editing prior to production |
Maintenance &Remote Technical Support | Daily maintenance completed in less than 10 minutesMajority of procedures are automatedAutomatic cleaning systemFrom cold start to production in less than 10 minutesRemote troubleshooting & support via included video/ web camera (high speed internet connection required) |
Operator Panel | Integrated user-friendly LCD touch-screen |
Options | Twin option2nd print engine to increase 3D print speed andcoating thickness, up to 200 μm variable data option.Variable Data Option:Complete system including RIP, barcode reader and MGI software to automatize the association between a pre-printed barcode and its specific spot coating file |
Dimensions(L x W x H) &Weight | 4.25 (5.50) x 1.06 x 1.80 meter1 meter / 3.3’ clearance required on all 4 sides± 1,400 kg / ± 3,100 lbs Weight |
Electrical | 7.5 kW (32 A) at 220–240 Volts; 2 plug CEE/IP44 32A (1P+N+E) |
Operating Environment | Temperature: 18 to 30°C / 64 to 86°FRelative humidity: between 30 and 50% (no condensation) |
Respecting theEnvironment | Eliminates resource waste (wasted electricity,paper and varnish)No plates (offset) or screens (screen printing)No messy cleanup or preparation between jobsDrastic reduction in amount of consumables and use of bulk packaging.Coating without volatile solvent. |