Arrow Systems, a provider of digital printing and finishing equipment, as well as materials and coatings, has launched ArrowJet Aqua 330R, an aqueous pigment-based inkjet digital printer integrated with a ChromaPlex LT inkjet print engine from Colordyne.
The ArrowJet Aqua 330R offers a resolution up to 1600 x 1600dpi, and print speeds up to 50m/min. It can be configured for either offline operation, or paired with various inline finishing options, including both laser die-cutting and traditional analogue finishing. Fast speeds and low ink costs allow this system to provide high production rates and low print costs. A digital workflow adds the flexibility to change designs on the fly, print on demand, implement variable data and make colour alterations without changing inks, plates or tooling. Aqueous pigment inkjet ink provides compatibility with a greater range of substrates over previous aqueous inkjet technologies.
ArrowJet Aqua 330R features a large unwind and rewind with capacity up to standard 20in rolls, an inline edge guide, inline IR curing, and an integrated RIP software for precise colour matching and variable data printing. The modularity of the print engine technology offers the ability to stitch multiple printheads together for wider print widths. Arrow Systems is currently working on a 17in model for the flexible packaging market and will be looking at other custom widths for customers in various industries around the world.
It is the first roll-to-roll press manufactured in the US to be integrated with a newly introduced Colordyne ChromaPlex LT inkjet print engine. Powered by Memjet’s DuraFlex printhead technology, ChromaPlex LT is an entry-level aqueous pigment print engine that uses a single printhead to produce full colour, CMYK applications in both narrow web and wide web markets. This is made possible by the print engine’s modular design using either an A4 or A3+ printhead that can be stitched together for wider print widths.
Shaan Patel, business development manager at Arrow Systems, said, ‘The impressive speeds and capabilities of the system offer several benefits including improving production efficiency, reducing run costs and providing exceptional resolution. Designed with the end user in mind, the modularity of the ArrowJet Aqua 330R gives customers the flexibility to tailor the press to their specific market and application needs.’
Taylor Buckthorpe, director of sales at Colordyne, said, ‘We are excited to work with Arrow Systems, as a strategic integration partner of our ChromaPlex LT print engine. With the integration of our aqueous pigment inkjet engine, the ArrowJet Aqua 330R is compatible with a wide range of applications to add greater value to customers’ businesses.’
