Durst Rho 700 User Manual

Rho 700

A new generation of modular
UV flatbed printers

Unique in its class:
The modular build concept

No other UV flatbed printers can be ad­apted to individual needs or be upgraded
later in the field to the same extent. A
number of optional features are available:

The Rho 700 UV flatbed printers from
Durst represent a new generation of
modular, upgradeable flatbed printers
which offer higher productivity and
even finer image quality.
The outstanding performance and
reliability is the result of the precision
of key components developed and
produced by Durst:

• Advanced and perfected Quadro® Array
inkjet technology

• A new concept for the print carriage
with a magnetic linear drive system

• More efficient workflow due the new
Durst proprietary user software

Ink variety:

• Special colours including white and
special effect varnish

• Light colours for finer image quality

• Specific inks for rigid, flexible or
absorbing media

Material flexibility:

• Printing of roll media including heavy
roll option

• Special features for printing heavy
and/or thick boards

• Corrugated print option

Productivity:

• Speed upgrade by doubling the number
of Quadro Arrays from 4 to 8

• Mechanical front stops enabling parallel
printing of boards side by side

• Automation for printing onto corrugated
boards

Designed for high
quality, industrial
performance and
able to be tailored
to specific business
requirements, the
Rho 700 provides
the perfect solution
for screen printers,
photo laboratories
and digital printers.

Durst Phototechnik
AG
Large Format Division

Vittorio-Veneto-Straße 59
I-39042 Brixen, Italy
Telefon [phone]
Telefax [phone]
www.durst-online.com
[e-mail]

Durst Phototechnik
Digital Technology
GmbH

Julius-Durst-Straße 11
A-9900 Lienz, Austria
Telefon [phone]
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www.durst-online.com
[e-mail]

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, 03/2008

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Technical Data

Media specifications

Media types:

Wide range of uncoated and
coated materials – also textured
surfaces such as hard foam sheets,
soft foam sheets, aluminium,
acrylic glass, polycarbonate sheets
etc.

Maximum printing width:

205 cm (80 in.)

Maximum printing length:

Only restricted by media length

Maximium thickness:

Standard: 40 mm (1.58 in.)
Industrial Version: 70 mm (2,75 in.)

Maximum media weight on belt:

Standard: up to 50 kg
Industrial Version: up to 70 kg

Smallest sheet size:

DIN-A3-29.7 x 42 cm (12 x 17 in.)

Registration of materials:

Materials are registered at the
leading edge by means of fibre
optic sensors or alternatively by
mechanical front stops (Option).
An encoder measures the transport
sequences, ensuring utmost
precision in image alignment.

General specifications

Dimensions:

Width: 540 cm (215 in.)
Length with roll tables:
460 cm (181 in.)
Length without roll tables:
190 cm (75 in.)
Height: 195 cm (77 in.)

Weight:

Approx. 3.300 kg (7.300 lb)

Safety standards:

Complies with currently valid
guidelines

Printing specifications

Printing system:

Patented Durst flatbed system
with Quadro® array technology for
the finest quality and the highest
speed

Resolution:

600 dpi

Colours:

Standard: CMYK
Optional: Light Cyan and Light
Magenta, White, clear varnish for
special effects, spot colours (on
request)

Inks:

UV-resistant pigment inks for
interior and exterior applications.

Ink supply:

Integrated ink tanks with 10 litre
capacity per ink, refillable during
the printing process. The refill
inks are in 5 litre, non-returnab­le containers, easily disposed in
collapsed condition, thus avoiding
pollution to the machine and the
environment.

Software/RIP:

Durst Rho Linux software for very
fast processing with minimum
storage capacity on the hard
disk. External Caldera RIP Server
(GrandRip+)

Productivity:
Rho 700 Basic:

up to 50 m2 per hour on full width
at continuous production

Rho 700 Presto:

up to 100 m2 per hour on full width
at continuous production

Location requirements

Space requirement:

min. 8 x 6 m (26 x 20 ft.)

Maximum height:

2.400 m (8.000 ft) above sea level

Temperature range:

+15 °C to +30 °C (+59°F to 86°F)
non-condensing

Relative air humidity:

25 - 80 %, non-condensing