PROGRESSIVE DIGITAL
LABEL PRODUCTION
LabelStream 4000 series
VALUE CHAIN DYNAMICS
Today’s marketplace is characterised by an extremely high complexity.
Spurred by intense competition and globalisation, shorter product
innovation cycles and turnaround times are critical success factors.
Digital printing oers distinct benefits that are a perfect
fit for the emerging requirements of the packaging
value chain. It can increase manufacturing flexibility
with just-in-time and on-demand production. In
addition, the inherent capability of digital printing
to change content and artwork with ease makes it a
To be successful in today’s challenging market environment
you’ll need to deliver outstanding performance along the
three major business dimensions: Time, Cost and Value.
Be responsive
Get the job done
• Short lead times
• Fast turnaround
• Time-to-market
powerful tool make communication more eective
and drive sales with shorter time-to-market. Target
group specific messaging from
alisation helps to grow revenues, extend market shares
and build brands.
versioning to person-
Zeit
Time
Reduce waste
Manage costs
Reach your audience
Impress your audience
The growing acceptance of digital printing in the
self-adhesive label market requires new production
methods to cope with rising demand. Established
technologies cannot fully meet the new market
requirements and keep up with the ever changing
market dynamics. A new level of digital productivity
• Optimised inventory
• Less overproduction
• Economic short runs
• Custom content
• Vibrant colours
• Striking embellishment
Cost
Value
is needed to cost-eciently produce short to medium
runs on an industrial-scale. Short lead and turn-around
times, customised content, high print quality and
inline finishing and embellishment will give brands
a boost while meeting the most demanding supply
chain challenges.
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LABELSTREAM 4000 SERIES
One platform, limitless opportunities
Building on reliable UV inkjet technology and robust web transport, the six-colour press (CMYKO and
White) oers print speeds of up to 75 m/min and two print widths of 330 mm (13”) or 410 mm (16”),
resulting in an industry-leading overall output of 1,845 m²/hr. It oers minimal setup times, flexibility
to mass-customise contents and artwork, whilst enabling the shortest possible time to market. With
two distinct setups the LabelStream 4000 platform provides a choice for dierent demands:
CORE Upgrade your business HYBRID Inline file-to-finish conversion
The LabelStream 4000 CORE unit is the ideal
entry into the world of high performance
UV inkjet printing. Building on a cost-ecient,
yet powerful base unit, various options are
available to further expand the press setup to
meet additional requirements.
LabelStream provides a total package along the four dimensions Performance, Impact, Growth and
Partnership to meet highest expectations with benchmark production eciency and dependable
output, whilst providing consistent results on a wide range of media.
PERFORMANCE
Benefit from exceptional productivity!
Based on reliable UV inkjet technology, print
speeds of up to 75 m/min with two print widths
of 330 mm
industry- leading productivity of up to 1,845
m²/hr. In hybrid configurations a high level of
integration with optimised synching and setup
management further supports production
eciency.
(13”) and 410 mm (16”) ensure
The LabelStream 4000 HYBRID configuration
oers a custom
and finishing units,
single-pass label
tional and digital technologies enables a complete
inline production of high-quality self-adhesive labels.
GROWTH
Configure the system to your needs!
Choose additional components to add value or
to drive operational eciency of the Core unit.
• Enhance productivity with higher speeds and
wider print widths
• Extend the colour gamut with Orange and
add high-performance White
• Include a pre- or post-digital UV flexo unit
for spot colours or coating
mix of UV flexo, embellishment
turning it into a fully integrated
conversion line. This mix of conven-
PARTNERSHIP
Canon – your trusted partner!
Canon oers a complete package consisting
of innovative technologies integrated into
comprehensive end-to-end solutions support
ed by first-class technical service and professional services including colour and workflow
consultancy, project
development.
management and business
IMPACT
Get customer attention with quality and content!
• Large colour gamut & vibrant colours
• Screen-like white opacity of up to 80 %
-
• Customised content and targeted messaging
• Flexibility for trigger-based campaigns
• Inline embellishment in hybrid configuration
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CORE: A POWERFUL
DIGITAL BASE UNIT
Full production speed of 50 m/min
Edge guide and web tension
Xaar 2001 UV Inkjet printheads with resolutions of
up to 720 x 1080 dpi
From 200 mm to
330 mm print width
1000 mm diameter unwind
and rewind with integrated
roll lift
GROWTH PATH: FOR MORE TO COME
Colour channels
The Core unit can be extended with additional
digital colour channels:
White – to attain flexo-like opacity levels in a
single-pass (> 70 %) at production speed or
up to 80% at slightly reduced speed (Alpine
White).
Orange – to enhance the coverage of Pantone
colour gamut up to 96 % and to match important brand colours without compromise on
speed.
High performance inks providing excellent
light fastness, chemical and scratch resistance
Web treatment
Optional web treatment components to
safeguard a reliable high quality production:
Corona treater – prepare the substrate for
excellent adhesion
Web cleaner – choose between single or
dual-sided contact or non-contact to remove
dust and debris
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Super-sized CMYK colour gamut
(610 cubic ∆E) and excellent colour
consistency, up to 6 colours (WCMYKO)
LED Intercolour pinning after
each colour to manage dot gain
New feature highlights
LabelStream has received major updates regarding
colour, productivity and Total Cost of Ownership
(TCO). The following features are now available
for both the CORE and HYBRID configuration:
• Alpine White: screen-like digital White with
up to 80 % opacity
• Orange gamut extension: optional 5th colour to
further enlarge the already super-sized CMYK
colour gamut
• Enhanced job management features
• Improved synching of digital and analogue modules
• New entry-level configuration
• Diversified service and pricing models
Single-point of operation
Open workflow architecture for easy
integration in existing workflows;
Integrated VDP support
Visual inspection table
Web transport built on a proven label printing press
Productivity
Increased production eciency for higher volume
demands or peak production capacity.
Print speed: optional print speeds of up to
75 m/min for highest performance requirements, resulting in an overall output of
1,845 m²/hr (at 410 mm print width).
Print width: optional 16” (410 mm) extended
print width for a 25% productivity boost and
web width flexibility.
Wide range of standard label stocks
including PP, PE, PPET, paper and
cartonboard from 40 to 600 microns
Up to 430 mm media width
Flexo lite
Extend your digital production unit with spot
colours, varnishing and coating capabilities to
meet the most common protection and embellishment needs in a simple and cost-ecient manner.
Pre flexo unit – for additional spot colours
or flexo white
Post flexo unit – for additional spot colours
or coating and varnishing
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HYBRID
Inline file-to-finish label conversion
Hybrid printing combines the benefits of digital with conventional converting techniques to balance
application costs and quality for the most cost-ecient production. The system can be expanded to
a full hybrid configuration with a custom mix of additional flexo, embellishment and finishing units
turning it into a fully integrated single-pass label conversion line to meet various demands and budgets.
This mix of conventional and digital technologies enables fast and aordable production of high- quality
self-adhesive labels.
Delam / relam Digital print unit Lamination unit Waste matrix
Hybrid press options
UV-Flexo units
Turnbar
Delam / relam
Semi rotary die cutting
Full rotary die cutting
Cold foiling
Lamination
Varnish
Waste matrix
Dual rewinder
Slitting
Turnbar
Dual rewinder
UV-Flexo unit Semi rotary die cutter Slitter
LabelStream provides accurate registration and
fast sync between flexo and digital. It requires
minimal operator intervention, in order to drive
uptime and high quality output, whilst reducing
waste. The seamless interplay of the two technologies, driven by LabelStream’s central control
panel, allows for easy recalling of job settings
and automated job setup. Job changes can take
eect, on-the-fly, without halting the press to
adjust digital and analogue components.
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The Canon inkjet DNA as basis for your success
As worldwide No. 1 in inkjet webfed printing and technology leader in UV inkjet based large format
printing Canon identified the key factors of our customers for a successful digital printing business.
This experience and insights became part of our DNA over time, influencing our strategies, products
and services to help our customers build a profitable business. However, there is no shortcut to true
inkjet DNA. It has grown and evolved with each installation of more than 1,600 high-volume inkjet
presses and 8,500 UV-based Large Format Printing systems.
Business Model
Service
Solution
Technology
Bespoke business development
Maximum uptime and availability
End-to-end solutions from file-to-finish
Best of class technology components
Worry-free operation
Matched to your business situation and production environment, we develop solutions, establish the
corresponding work processes, and instruct your sta for the operation, and daily maintenance of your
printing presses. Your uptime is our highest priority! We provide maintenance contracts according to
your needs – with service levels supporting extended working hours and reaction times as fast as two
hours (depending on local service capabilities). Our service models are fully proven and tested in many
multi-shift operations printing high volume applications, enabling our customers to meet tight deadlines.
Dense service network
~ 250 service technicians in Central Europe
dedicated to inkjet production printing
to keep your production up and running.
Sophisticated logistics network
The spare parts you need are nearby thanks
to our global logistics network.
Tailored service models
Choose between various service models
depending on your needs.
Professional Services & Training
Operator training and consultancy for colour,
workflow and applications completes the package.
Comprehensive service model
Local presence in each country (Central Europe)
Travel and labour cost
Spare parts
Replacement parts (inc. printheads)
Preventive maintenance
Remote diagnostics
Service for digital and analogue components
2 hour qualified call back in local language*
4 hour on site*
Extended hours (standby)
2 hours on-site (depending on local availability)
included optional *during oce hours
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TECHNICAL DATA
LabelStream 4000 series at a glance
Print Modes
Performance 720 x 720 dpi at 75 m/min (> 65 % white opacity)
Quality 720 x 1,080 dpi at 50 m/min (> 70 % white opacity)
Alpine White 720 x 1,080 dpi at 36 m/min (80 % white opacity)
Graphics 720 x 360 dpi at 50 m/min
Media & Print Width
Digital print width 330 mm | 410 mm
Flexo print width 420 mm
Web width 430 mm
Technology
Printing technology Single pass UV inkjet
Xaar 2001+ UV hybrid side shooter® with variable dot size and
greyscale technology
Productivity 792 – 1,845 m²/hr
Ink / colours UV CMYK
Optional colours UV White and Orange
Media
Thickness 40 – 450 μm (hybrid)
40 – 600 μm (digital)
Type
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