Durst has launched the Tau 330 RSC E UV inkjet single-pass press to bring affordable digital production to more label and packaging converters. With a starting price of €350,000, the company is targeting small and medium converters in the mid-tier market with this budget-priced version of the RSC press model.
The new press, which will be field upgradable to the Tau RSC high-speed version, is available in 330 and 244mm print widths, printing in CMYK or CMYK+W in full-speed mode at 52m/min. It produces a native resolution of 1200 x 1200dpi, with drop sizes down to 2 pl. Production capability of 1020sqm/hr is achievable at full colour including white. High pigmented inks offer a reduced ink consumption by up to 20% per square metre, designed to optimise running costs to the lowest possible level. All options from the Tau 330 RSC can be fitted to the new model, which include chill roller, variable data printing or the external jumbo winders. It can accommodate eight colour stations (CMYK+W+OVG) and is offered with Durst’s own Workflow Label software.
‘During the development of the Durst Tau 330 RSC E, a special focus was dedicated to the upgradeability and flexibility of the press,’ explained segment manager Helmuth Munter. ‘This is an important addition to the Durst Tau RSC family of variable, versatile, adjustable and configurable machine systems. Affordable digital label printing is now available to increasing numbers of converters and printers. We’re incredibly excited at the new opportunities that the new and budget-priced model will open up for increasing numbers of converters. Digital UV inkjet label printing is definitely here.’
