Exhaust System (SES). This is an efficient integrated exhaust system which avoids ink misting and colour set by engaging an active airflow system within the machine. Following the application of the ink, the evaporation that takes place is all handled by SES and thus stopping unpleasant odours making the machine uncomfortable to use. A Stitch In Time Not missing a single trick on the machine, Durst has even gone to the extent of adding a sewing unit to the P5 TEX iSUB which has the benefit of stitching a new roll directly on the machine, reducing waste and saving time. Durst claims that this machine is a game changer, a claim often banded about when a new machine is on the market. But on close inspection, the P5 TEX iSUB with its in-line fixation technology allowing direct-to-fabric printing, could well be worthy of the claim. Brian Sims Principal Consultant, Metis Print Consultancy, www.metis-uk.eu final product. So whether it is directly printing to the fabric or onto a transfer paper to allow for post-print application, Durst has a solution in the P5 TEX iSUB. So what of the inks themselves? Well, as you would expect, they come with the OEKO-TEX®100 standard meaning there are no harmful substances or chemicals that would affect contact with any of the printed materials. The ink known as P5 Sublifix has been specially developed to work with the direct in-line fixation system but aside from this, it gains a high level of resistance to washing, light, and rubbing. The ink comes in a number of colours as is standard on these large machines. Colours include the process set (CMYK) along with light magenta, cyan, and black as well as orange. Depending on the mode of the printer, these inks are dropped onto the substrate in one of three droplet sizes, seven, 14, or 21 picolitres. All the inks used in the Sublifix range are fast drying, have excellent vibrancy, and do not lack sharpness even when printed directly to fabrics. The P5 TEX iSUB has some smart technology when it comes to handling the ink too. Durst has designed a Safe Ink Refill system that prevents incorrect inks being used; there is a date expiration system to avoid using inks which are out of date; and for added protection, there is a mechanical lock and light alert system on the inking reservoirs. As the inks all have the OEKO-TEX® hallmark on them, this has not been taken for granted by Durst and to ensure this machine is as user friendly as possible, it comes with technology called Smart Resolution: 400 x 600dpi grayscale; 800 x 600 binary Drop size: 7-14-21 pl grayscale Colour Channels: Up to 8 Max. roll width: Max. roll width (Single roll) 3400mm (133.8 in) (Dual roll) 1625 mm (63.9in) Max. printing width: Max. printing width (Single roll) 3370cm (136.7in) (Dual roll) 1595mm (62.8 in) Colours: C/M/Y/K/LC/LM/LK/Or Statistics ▼ A sewing unit is included on the P5 TEX iSUB which has the benefit of stitching a new roll directly on the machine ▲ Wide-format print company MacroArt invested in a Durst P5 TEX iSUB in 2022 UNDER THE HOOD / DURST P5 TEX ISUB 41 www.printmonthly.co.uk November / December 2023 - Issue 345
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