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Lambda 131 HS
Large Format Digital
Laser Imager
The evolution in imaging to
unsurpassed large-format quality:
from images, graphics and text
direct on to conventional
photomaterial via a file.
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3 Models to meet your
Requirements
Lambda 131 HS-Turret
The Lambda 131 is the top of the line version featuring a 5-position paper turret for
the unexposed media (paper, backlit, clear
film, flex media) or different media widths
or surfaces from 50.8 cm (20 in.) up to
127 cm (50 in.).
This allows very fast access to the required
media without the need to physically load
and unload it. You can handle mixed orders
or calibrate a new emulsion without slowing down or interrupting production. The
requested media is menu-selected from
the computer (Autoload-Function) and
the turret will automatically move into the
right position and start with the exposure
with almost no media waste.
Lambda 131 HS
The Durst Lambda 131 Large Format Digital
Laser Imager offers exactly the same features as above with the only difference of
a single position instead of the 5-position
paper turret. It is fully upgradeable to a
Durst Lambda with 5-position paper turret.
Automatic paper takeup device.
Roll paper in the
widths from
50.8 cm (20 in.) to
127 cm (50 in.). Print
sizes exeeding the
max. paperwidth are
automatically devided-up and exposed
in strips
Lambda RS
Version for Direct Digital Remote Sensing
All Durst Lambda versions can be factoryadjusted to meet the exacting standards of
the Geomatics community.
The Durst Lambda RS Imaging Technology
for Remote Sensing, Aerial Photography
and Cartography offers the highest sizing
and geometric precision of plus or minus
0.03 % , corresponding to plus or minus
0.4 mm (millimeter) over a writing area of
127 x 127 cm (50 x 50 in.).
The unique and patented Durst Lambda
continuous roll to roll single beam, 3-laser
(RGB) exposure system offers total size
flexibility and achieves an image quality which is superior to all large format printers - photographic, inkjet and
electrostatic. The Durst Lambda exposes
digital information (raster pixel) directly
to conventional photographic media at
full continuous tone with a linear writing
speed of up to 65 cm (26 in.) per minute
with the choice of two resolutions of 200
and 400 ppi (equal to an apparent resolution of 4000 dpi). The Lambda produces
images with the highest possible resolution
(68 billion colors) and with a radiometric
repeatability of 0.025 D per color.
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5-position paper
turret for unexposed
materials to allow
a quick access to
various media.
Patented Durst Lambda
continuous roll to roll
single beam, 3-laser (RGB)
exposure system.
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The Key Features
Direct digital printing with unsurpassed
image and text quality
Durst Lambda Series combine the advantages of classical silver halide photography
with the potential of the latest laser and
digital technology, without an intermediate
film stage - and without the compromises
of CMYK output, This technology offers
superior color saturation and fidelity, better image quality, more details and sharper
type than other alternatives (customer
statement). It also provides a number of
advantages over conventional enlargements, including improved image quality
with no image distortion and no loss of
image sharpness, perfect edge to edge
sharpness and evenness, a reduction in
time spent handling images, and a decrease
in the cost of materials.
The Durst Lambda Series operate with
a full 36-bit RGB color space (68 billion
colors) to ensure excellent control over the
light source and to produce faithful color
reproductions.
Sharp images, text and graphics with
exceptional details at full contrast
The Durst Lambda Digital Imaging Technology ensures a constant pixel size and intensity over the entire image. The patented
Durst continuous roll to roll laser exposing
system ensures no parasite light during
the exposure for perfect image white and
highest contrast range.
Apparent resolution up to 4000 dpi
The Durst Lambda series feature a dual,
autoswitchable resolution of 200 and 400
full continuous tone pixels per inch (ppi)
with on-the-fly pixel interpolation. The
400 ppi full continuous-tone resolution
of the Durst Lambda Series is comparable
with a resolution of 4000 dpi of printers
with half-tone dots.
High output speed
Exposes all media with the same high linear
speed of up to 65 cm (26 in.) per minute.
Compared with other digital systems the
Lambda is „remarkably faster“ (approx. 40
prints 100 x 130 cm/40 x 50 in. per hour).
Print production without size limitations
Thanks to the patented, continuous roll to
roll exposure system with perfect edge to
edge sharpness and evenness, the Durst
Lambda have no print size limitations it can
virtually generate any print size from icons
to large murals (with auto- and custom
panelling functions). One seamless print
can be as long as one entire 127 cm (50
in.) roll (50 m/164 ft). Print sizes exceeding
the max. paper width are automatically divided-up and exposed in sections.
Operator can select how oversized panels
are split. The desired overlap is adjustable.
This allows you offer new print sizes, create
new and exiting products and to enter new
market segments.
On-the-fly image corrections and pixel
interpolation
All image sizing and image corrections,
such as color, density, contrast, sharpening
as well as cropping is done on-the-fly without any additional computing time.
Sharp images, text and graphics with
exceptional details at full contrast
The digital imaging technology ensures a
constant pixel size and intensity over the
entire image. The patented Durst continuous roll to roll laser exposing system
ensures no parasite light during the exposure for perfect image white and highest
contrast range.
All in one
The unique size flexibility does no longer
require to split the orders because of different print sizes. With the Durst Lambda
you can handle all print sizes for one order
with the same device with perfect color
and density match and reduced production
costs.
Fully automatic take-up system
With almost no media waste.
Large customer base and high customer
satisfaction
With close to 1000 units sold worldwide
(as per End of July 2006), the Durst Lambda has the highest install base of all large
format digital photo printers. In addition,
more than 80 customers have multiple
units up to 5 Lambda in the same location
and lab chains have up to 20 Lambda running successfully, which confirms the high
customer satisfaction.
Durst Lambda has become quickly a new
industry standard for high-end large format printing. It has rapidly gained a reputation for high productivity and flexibility,
producing the finest quality of small and
large format reflective and backlit prints
from digital files.
Multiple applications
The Durst Lambda Large Format Digital Laser Imagers are successfully used in many
different imaging applications, such as:
• Large format reective and backlit
printing in any size for point of purchase
displays, tradeshow graphics, etc.
• Silk Screen Printers
• Reprographics (Blue Printers)
• Satellite and aerial photography (Remote
Sensing to Lambda RS)
• Mapping (cartographic applications)
• Digital printing in portrait/social,
wedding and photofinishing labs
• Litho and Printing Industry
• Printing large quantities of small print
sizes
• Producing large volume backlit prints for
vending and gaming machines
• Graphics Arts Trade Shops (Pre-press)
• Etc.
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Software Features
On-the-fly Image Processing
Proprietary Linux-based Durst user software with patented on-the-fly image processing for very fast and reliable production
with minimum hard disk usage (on-the-fly
pixel interpolation/scaling, color, density,
contrast, saturation and sharpening corrections, color to black and white conversion, cropping, etc.). This feature completely
eliminates the need to create additional
printing files and therefore drastically
reduces the overall printing time providing
very fast operation with minimum hard
disk usage. In addition, it allows to print
any size print at maximum resolution and
does not require re-ripping of the file in
case of changes are applied.
Due to this unique feature the Durst
Lambda offers an unmatched real net
productivity of up to 49 sq.m/hr. or
540 sq.ft./hr.
Easy and fast media calibration
The Durst Lambda features an extremely
easy-to-use calibration system with a
digital test image. Even with extreme deviations a new paper type can be calibrated
in approximately three passes. Operation is
limited to just three steps:
1. Exposure of the test print
2. Reading of the test print with the
optional on-line densitometer
(automatically)
3. Automatical calculation of the
corrections (new calibration values) by
the system.
Master channel
The paper channel calibration values can be
quickly adjusted to any chemical drifts via
the master channel.
Efficient print queue manager
The Durst Lambda has a queue feature for
efficient and fast operation. This allows
the operator to prepare and automatically
expose the jobs. All the queued jobs can
be automatically sorted by paper width
and type. The image file placed last in the
queue always comes first. The remaining
length is calculated and displayed for each
single job, taking the previous jobs into
account.
Soft proofing*
This module allows full soft proofing on
the monitor. Corection sliders are used to
correct images in color, saturation, density
and contrast.
Dual, autoswitchable resolution of 200
and 400 ppi
Durst Lambda features a dual, autoswitchable resolution of 200 and 400
continuous tone pixels per inch (ppi) with
on-the-fly pixel interpolation. The 400 ppi
continuous-tone resolution of the Durst
Lambda is comparable with a resolution of
4000 dpi of printers with half-tone dots.
Autonesting*
For optimum media use and fast printing
this feature allows to automatically print
different files and different print sizes side
by side.
Batch processing
For very fast operation of documents with
multiple pages or print runs.
Multiple Printing
Print runs are automatically and on-the-fly
duplicated (cloned) and printed side by side
for fast operation, minimum disk space and
optimal use of large paper widths.
Autospooling*
With the Autospooling software for ASCII
files, the Lambda will automatically pickup the files from any network-connected
Windows 95/98, NT/XP or UNIX computer
(via hot folder), automatically apply the
preset corrections, scale the files, insert
logos, create units, arrange packages, nest
the prints for optimum paper use and print
the files in the requested quantity with the
Durst Autocutter Barcode Information for
fully automated, unattended cutting with
the Durst Autocutter XY.
In combination with the optional Durst
Preparation Station, it is possible to control
one or multiple printers from a central
location to streamline the workflow and
anhance productivity.
Color Management System*
Integrated Color Management System with
Kodak CMS Engine for the Durst Linux
Printer Software. The CMS features an
automatic and independent color conversion of PostScript, EPS, PDF, TIFF, TIFF/LZW,
BMP and JPEG files (through „Load from
Disk“) by using independent ICC Profiles.
The Profiles can be generated with any
of the ICC compliant software packages
available for Mac and Windows computers.
This new CMS software will also read ICC
profiles embedded in the file for automatic
opertion. The integrated VectorPro Software module features an automatic and
independent color conversion of Pantonespecified colors in PostScript files during
the ripping process.
MGE i-cut Software*
The MGE i-cut software module for an Automatic Workflow in conjunction with the
Zünd MGE i-cut cutting system for fully
automated cutting of mounted Lambda
prints on rigid media. The Durst Printer
Software will automatically create the
reference points on the image for single,
multiple or also nested prints. This will save
much time and labour costs on the file
preparation for a given job and you will
be able to print, process, and finish-cut all
your images printed on the Lambda with a
minimal amount of manual labor.
The Durst Lambda ASCII file solution
offers the following advantages:
• Total exibility for each le in terms
of print size, package, color and density
correction, contrast and saturation corrections, etc.
• Automatic image scaling: depending on
the selected print size, the Durst Autospooling software will automatically scale the
files to fit.
• Only one hot folder necessary, as the
resolution is listed in the ASCII file
• Files are no longer copied into the hot
folder. Instead of that, the ASCII file contains the complete image path where the
file is located (can be any network-connected Win or UNIX station) and the Lambda
will automatically pick it up from there for
printing, but the original file will always
stay there. This allows a very fast operation
and reduces copying and network traffic.
• All les you scan or capture with a digital
camera can immediately be stored on the
final archival computer/hard disk/RAID,
etc.
• Allows you to automatically add logos,
signatures, texts or graphics on 6 selectable locations (Photos with logo of photographer, Christmas cards, greeting cards
for other occasions, image with special
borders, anything you can create with Photoshop, Illustrator, etc and saved as TIFF).
* Optional software modules
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Flexibility and Productivity
Paneling/Tiling Feature
Print sizes exceeding the
maximum paper width are automatically divided into strips
and exposed with cut marks.
This automatic tiling includes
the following options:
• division to match paper width
• all the panels with the same
width
• direct input of a required
panel width (custom panel
width)
• direct input of a required
panel length
The exact panel setting can
then be modified as needed by
the user. The required overlap
can be set.
On-the fly interpolation
The image files loaded on the hard disk are
automatically scaled (enlarged or reduced by
interpolation) according to the print size selected
and without the need to create a second file
according to the output size from the smallest
print size up to giant enlargements without
reciprocity failure.
Durst Lambda RS
Imaging Technology for Remote Sensing, Aerial
Photography and Cartography
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Image cropping
Any part of the image can be crop-enlarged without postprocessing. A special
interpolation procedure recalculates and
generates the pixels involved, and so
substantially enhances the image quality in
comparison to conventional enlargements.
Fast and economical printing of large
quantity jobs with small print sizes
With the „Multiple Print Function“, print
runs are automatically duplicated (cloned)
on-the-fly and printed side by side for fast
operation, minimum disk space and optimal
use of large paper widths.
Mixed orders of different images and print
sizes can be printed the Durst „Autonesting Function“, which automatically prints
different files and different print sizes side
by side including panels which will fit side
by side. Beside the easy, fast and fully automated operation, the Durst Autonesting
cuts down the waste dramatically and is a
great time saver.
The images in this brochure are courtesy of:
• Norte Color, Madrid, España; Fotógrafo:
Eugenio Recuenco
• Laboratorios Dinasa, Madrid, España; original
digitalizado: Vicente Patón, Alberto Telleria, Rodrigo
• Karpe Color, Madrid, España
• Global Montero, Madrid, España
• Fotosíntesis, Madrid, España
• IGN (Institue Geographique Nationale), Creil, France
• Custom Color, San Angel, Mexico
• Elmar Hahn Studios, Veitshochheim, Deutschland
• Lambda 130 Illustration: Stefan Brüning, Brixen/ Italy
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Technical Data
General specifications
Power Supply:
230/208 V AC ±10 %, single phase, 50/60 Cycles
Power Consumption:
max. 1500 VA/6 Ampere per phase
Dimensions:
Width: approx. 240 cm (95 in.)
Length: approx. 240 cm (95 in.)
Height:
Lambda 131 HS-Turret: approx. 194 cm (77 in.)
Lambda 131 HS: approx. 180 cm (71 in.)
Weight:
Lambda 131 HS-Turret:
approx. 1.500 kg (3.300 lb.)
Lambda 131 HS:
approx. 1400 kg (3080 lb.)
Space requirement:
approx. 4 x 5 m (13 x 16 ft.)
Laserclass:
Laserclass I
Safety and Standard Specifications:
CE
Image Processor
Image Computer:
HP Linux-Workstation XW8200
RAM:
1 GB (2 x 512 DDR2-400 )
Hard Disk:
3 x 36 GB internal hard disks with 1500 RPM
Drives:
DVD
Operating system:
Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Interfaces:
• Ultrawide-SCSI
• 100 Base T Fast Ethernet automatically
switchable to 10 M bit
• DEC 423 (modem)
• RS 232 (for densitometer)
Imaging Specifications
Exposure system:
patented continuous roll-to-roll, single beam,
three color (RGB) laser full continuos tone
exposure system.
File Formats:
• Grayscale CMYK and RGB-TIFF, TIFF/LZW,
BMP and JPEG
• PostScript Level 2 and 3 (PS, single or
multipage, including CMYK, RGB and
Grayscale images) Type 1 fonts only)
• PDF (single or multipage)
• RGB-PPM Raw format
Colors:
16.7 million possible colors
(input 24 bit/Internal 36 bit)
Adressable Levels:
256 levels each RGB
Resolution:
dual resolution of 200 and 400 pixels per inch
(switchable) (Continuous tone) with on-the-fly
pixel interpolation
(4000 dpi apparent resolution)
RIP:
Cheetah by Dice America
Linear output speed:
• 200 ppi
approx. 65 cm (26 in.) per minute, equal to
approx. 40 prints 100 x 130 cm (40 x 50 in.)
per hour.
• 400 ppi
approx. 32 cm (13 in.) per minute
Paper transport
Feeding Device:
Lambda 131 HS-Turret:
5-position paper turret
Lambda 131 HS:
Single-position paper feed
loading level: approx. 140 cm (55 in.)
Take-up Device:
Automatic take-up device with automatic paper
loading and built-in automatic paper cutter
Paper width and lengths:
Width Length
127.0 cm (50 in.) 50 m (164 ft)
110.0 cm (43 in.) 50 m (164 ft)
106.7 cm (42 in.) 50 m (164 ft)
105.0 cm (41 in.) 50 m (164 ft)
101.6 cm (40 in.) 50 m (164 ft)
81.2 cm (32 in.) 50 m (164 ft)
76.2 cm (30 in.) 50 m (164 ft)
70.0 cm (27,5 in) 50 m (164 ft)
50.8 cm (20 in.) 83 m (275 ft)
Minimum Print Length:
1 cm (0.4 in)
Minimum Paper Advance:
30 cm (12 in.), including exposed area
Max. Paper Waste:
20 cm (8 in.) at the beginning of the media roll
Environmental requirements
Max. Altitude:
2.400 m (8.000 ft) above sea level
Temperature range:
+ 15°C to 30 °C
(+59 °F to 86 °F)
Relative humidity:
25-80 %
Monitor:
HP TFT 19“ Monitor L1955
Graphic adapter:
1 Nivida Quadro NVS 280 64PCI-E
Network Protocol:
TCP/IP, NFS (Network file system)
Durst Phototechnik
AG
Large Format Division
Vittorio-Veneto-Straße 59
I-39042 Brixen, Italy
Telefon +39 04 72 81 01 11
Telefax +39 04 72 83 09 80
www.durst-online.com
info@durst.it
Laser:
Red, green, blue
Laser live time:
guaranteed 12 months
The latest technical developments
are constantly being incorporated
into Durst products. Illustrations and
descriptions are therefore subject to
modification. All rights reserved on
images and illustrations.
Durst Phototechnik AG, 08/2006
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