By Charlotte McBride


Agfa Anapurna M2 are unique UV inkjet systems for industrial usage. Designed to withstand continuous high quality roll-to-roll printing. It is one of the best wide format printers on the market to date made by this well known brand.

Output speeds are noted at 23 meters squared per hour with a six color setting. Faster printing capabilities are not the only advantageous as the heads are able to print on every conceivable material. Of course all this added speed and printing ability allows a larger workload to be handled in shorter periods of time giving any business the opportunity to expand and increase profits.

The six print heads deliver 12 pico liter per second resulting in absolute accurate color printing for fine text and graphics. Dpi outputs of 720 x 1440 can be achieved directly onto both smooth and corrugated mediums. The rolls are capable of handling every imaginable substrate up to 4.5cm in thickness.

Over a thousand quality nozzles combined with the speeds at which it prints means that lower ink usage is achieved. High quality ink that dries using UV lighting works towards vibrant colors being attained and the nature of the ink makes it last for longer. These UV lamps are not difficult to change and any employee can facilitate this without a technician needing to be called out.

Constant checking of the ink levels is done by means of sensor within the system and workers are alerted both audibly and visually, making certain that printing will not need to stop for long periods of time. The drying process the ink goes through means that it is dry to the touch immediately on being printed and can be handled without any problems. Printer head maintenance is simple and will also help to ensure work continues smoothly.

An added bonus it the vacuum system that automatically delivers a dispersed vacuum seal the entire time the machine is printing unaffected if it is working through an entire roll of paper or more rigid cardboard or vinyl. Reduced noise is also evident as the ring-blower that drives the system is placed inside the printer. With reduced noise levels and less errors due to these features employees can enjoy a better working environment.

Printer heads do not actually touch the substrate due to the shuttle safety sensors. Loading the machine is done almost automatically as the media registration bar and head height adjusts accordingly. Zero electro static loadings occur due to the ionizer bar, which ensures optimum droplet control and print quality. An integrated user interface gives step by step instructions on operating the system as well as up to the minute engine information.

Borderless print finishing means that no extra cutting is required and therefore wastage is reduced as are labor costs. This reduced paper wastage, quicker printing and lower ink usage all result in an eco-friendly design. For those companies focused on client satisfaction to measure success purchasing a new Agfa Anapurna M2 for the business will definitely meet this requirement.




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