The piezo-electric inkjet machine uses Océ’s Variadot technology to help deliver finer details and smoother gradients. It has two variable-dot printheads per colour. These can produce droplets of six to 42 piocolitres. The smaller dots form sharper images and quarter-tones. The larger 42-picolitre dots are used to produce strong solid colours. The quality is claimed to mirror 1,400dpi resolutions and higher. Text as small as 6pt is also legible.
The 250 GT is based on Océ’s newly developed platform that combines flatbed design and a separate dedicated roll-to-roll feed. It prints at a rate of 16 sqm per hour and has a vacuum system that holds the media stationary. It can handle rigid media up to 1.25x2.5m and 48mm thick. It can print on irregularly shaped substrates with ease and handle heavy materials such as glass, and uneven items like wood.
An optional roll-to-roll module can be added that gives users the ability to print on flexible materials including vinyl and self-adhesive vinyl. It can handle roll media with widths up to 2.2m. There is no minimum print size for either roll or rigid materials.
The machine uses UV-curable inks available in CMYK. The four-colour system and the droplet technology mean less ink is used than on a six-colour fixed-droplet machine. The firm suggests that a saving of up to 35% can be achieved.
SPECIFICATIONS
• VariaDot technology
• Speed: 16 sqm per hour
• UV curable inks
• Handles rigid material 1.25x2.5m and 48m thick
• Handle roll media 2.2m
• Vacuum system
• Optional roll-to-roll module
• Price: starts at £89,000
Contact: www.oce.com
Star product: Oc Arizona 250 GT
Ocs Arizona 250 GT UV-curable flatbed and roll-to roll inkjet printer made its worldwide debut at the firms open house held in March. Unlike many other flatbed and rigid-capable presses the Arizona prints along the axis of the substrate.
