Durst has launched the P5 X – a ‘true flatbed’ with roll-to-roll functionality to fill a mid-market place within the firm’s P5 large-format printing portfolio.
Talking at a media launch on the firm’s head workplace at Brixen in Italy, Durst CEO and co-owner, Christoph Gamper stated the P5 X is a long-awaited and vital addition to the P5 vary of merchandise that may permit the Durst model to compete particularly inside the ‘true flatbed’ class.
“The P5 X is a testomony to our dedication to steady progress within the large-format printing (LFP) sector,” Gamper stated.
“We proceed to push boundaries with the brand new applied sciences, increasing our capabilities to satisfy our clients’ evolving wants. The P5 X, proudly ‘Made in Durst’, displays our dedication to innovation, high quality and reliability showcasing the most effective of what Durst stands for.”
Durst will formally launch the P5 X with a web based occasion on 9 October – click on right here for extra info.
Durst head of product improvement, Andrea Riccardi, stated he believes the P5 X might be of curiosity to small, medium and high-end clients.
“I’m proud and excited concerning the P5 X as a result of that is the primary time we’ve got offered a real flatbed printer manufactured by Durst. The launch of the P5 X offers Durst the whole 360 portfolio for hybrid printing,” he stated.
“The marketplace for P5 X gross sales will not be concerning the measurement of the shopper, as we all know a lot of our clients have flatbed printers to fulfill sure kinds of manufacturing in addition to particular purposes.
“Since 2018, we’ve got scaled up the P5 vary from the P5 350 as much as the P5 Tremendous Multi-Cross (SMP) to be able to have sooner and sooner machines. The SMP is the quickest machine in our portfolio and we see this as the choice to single go UV on the prime finish of the market.
“Now with the P5 X, we will nearly full the P5 portfolio and this product might be focused on the mid-market,” stated Riccardi, who overtly recognized swissQprint as a direct competitor for the brand new P5 X.
Gamper additionally addressed the anticipated direct competitors available in the market with swissQprint and offered extra readability on the positioning of the newly launched product which can characterize the entry-level of the P5 class.
“The P5 vary is an ecosystem – it’s not a single product. Quite a lot of our clients within the printing group will want this ‘entry-level’ flatbed. We’ll clearly cross paths with firms like swissQprint and different firms, however I don’t care concerning the competitors as we’ve got our spot [in the market],” Gamper stated.
“It will permit clients – who usually are not presently Durst clients – to enter into the Durst world after which this permits them to scale up like numerous different firms which have grown with us after beginning off with only one machine.”
Durst Oceania managing director Matt Ashman is wanting ahead to having the ability to supply clients this product and has already began to obtain curiosity from Australian printers.
“The P5 X enhances the opposite merchandise within the P5 portfolio and is the true flatbed machine that everybody has been asking for from Durst for a while,” Ashman stated.
“The market wants a machine like this with the pliability, reliability and performance that Durst clients have come to anticipate.”
Durst stated the P5 X, which can proceed to utilise Ricoh Gen 5 printheads like the opposite merchandise within the P5 vary, is designed for high-end purposes reminiscent of bespoke visible communications, giant scale ornament and speciality packaging.
“The P5 X is constructed to satisfy the very best requirements whereas additionally being accessible to these desirous to enter the ‘Champions League’ of printing,” the corporate stated.
Riccardi stated the P5 X was a ardour venture of his and represents the proper mix of superior options and accessibility.
“The P5 platform integrates high-end methods, hybrid options, and complete software program, service, and ink options. With the P5 X, Durst introduces a real flatbed printer with roll choices, sharing the advantages of the complete P5 platform,” Riccardi talked about.
“The P5 X is constructed with operator comfort in thoughts. Its ergonomic design minimises outer edges, permitting boards to be loaded and unloaded comfortably in an upright place. Security options embody a light-weight curtain on the print carriage that slows down the printing in case of interruption, guaranteeing most security. The P5 X additionally contains user-friendly LED indicators that present the right positioning for boards and determine which vacuum rows must be activated. Magnetic pins are straightforward to mount, streamlining the complete setup course of.”
Different key options of the P5 X embody:
- Magnetic linear motors
These motors have been put in on the X and Y axes guarantee exact, dependable motion throughout the complete workspace. This superior system permits for sooner and easier positioning with out compromising on accuracy, even at excessive speeds.
- Highly effective Vacuum Desk
The P5 X is supplied with a vacuum desk that includes 12 selectable zones. The 4 bigger zones may be simply adjusted utilizing particular person sliders to adapt to the width of the print materials, optimising suction energy. Moreover, the vacuum may be reversed for fast and environment friendly materials removing. - Versatile Color Configuration
The P5 X provides 10 color channels that may be configured to satisfy particular necessities. Channels embody inks from the P5 sequence, combining CMYK, White, Fluo, Orange, Violet, Mild-Cyan, Mild-Magenta, Mild-Black, Varnish, and Primer, offering final customization for a wide range of tasks, purposes and media varieties. - Optimised Printing Usability
Twin Printing Mode: Seamless dual-side printing for elevated effectivity with out ready instances.
Reverse Printing: Allows one-pass white over and underneath printing utilizing a single printhead.
Multitrack: Helps simultaneous printing on as much as 12 channels (6 per aspect) with totally different photos or board sizes. - Visible Standing Bar
The standing bar supplies operators with key details about the print system at a look. It exhibits system readiness, remaining print time, ink standing, and extra, permitting for environment friendly monitoring and swift reactions to any state of affairs.
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