that it is a straightforward task to apply suction under a sheet, but by the nature of the substrate, it changes across its width so subtle control is needed to ensure it remains evenly flat. Should the job layout be such that a narrower width of roll is needed, InkTec’s JETRIX LXiR320 can hold multiple reels at one time allowing different jobs to be produced on one pass. As for passes, the volume of production varies from an eight-pass single array with a value of 18m2/hr of printed material and up to 110m2/hr with a two-pass double array. The resolution can also alter from 720 x 720 with two passes and 1440 x 720 with eight passes. Colour choices InkTec’s JETRIX LXiR320 uses a wellproven set of Eco-Green inks that give excellent ink adhesion and good scratch and abrasion resistance. This is ideal for a wide range of products such as promotional graphics, fabric banners, and backlit banners for indoor and outdoor signage. Inks are cured by the use of LED UV lamp heads with a strength of 1,200mW which keep the printed substrate cool meaning difficult-to-handle plastics can be printed with more ease. As with a majority of large-format printers, the JETRIX LXiR320 is able to print in the four process colours along with light magenta and cyan. To add to the scope of the printer, white is the final colour available and to overcome the issues with white ink, the printer comes with an ink circulation system. I would imagine a project as large or public as that undertaken in Berlin may only come around every now and again, but there are still challenges in an ever-changing world where large-format, colourful, and quality printed products are needed. Should this be the case for you, a look at InkTec’s JETRIX LXiR320 could provide a very acceptable solution. Brian Sims Principal Consultant, Metis Print Consultancy, www.metis-uk.eu positioned under the printhead accurately. To ensure this happens, InkTec’s JETRIX LXiR320 uses a roll-to-roll configuration that has the capacity to hold rolls up to 3.2m in width. Moving so much substrate accurately is taken care of by the use of a double servo motor system that pulls and draws back the material to ensure it is not only kept taut, but you can index it to the correct position for each printhead pass. There is a suction system at the centre of the printer which provides a balanced vacuum under the substrate. This is an area that is often overlooked. It may seem The Konica Minolta KM1024i printhead has a new inbuilt heater which means it can provide a stable internal temperature enabling high viscosity inks to be used with no ill effect ◄ The printer has a maximum printing width of 3.2m and depending on printing quality, can produce up to 110m2 per hour 24 April / May 2023 - Issue 246 www.signlink.co.uk UNDER THE HOOD / JETRIX LXIR320
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