09.10.14
Xeikon has announced the release of its Cheetah digital color press, which is 60% faster than any other model in its current press portfolio. The new digital press is dedicated solely to self-adhesive/pressure sensitive label production and can output high quality labels at 98 ft/min (30 m/min). Live demonstrations of the new press are being run throughout the exhibition. The new Xeikon Cheetah will be available commercially during 2015.
"This increase in speed represents a huge leap forward in digital press technology. It will enable Xeikon label printers and converters to embark on a new era of productivity and efficiency, with much greater flexibility to react to their clients' requests for shorter time-to-market," said Patrick Van Baelen, VP-WW Marketing at Xeikon. "The Xeikon Cheetah narrows the gap between digital printing and traditional flexo/offset methods for producing labels. In addition, the increase in speed also results in a lower total production cost."
The Xeikon Cheetah can handle substrate widths of up to 13 inches (330 mm) with a true print resolution of 1,200 x 3,600 dpi. It utilizes full rotary printing where the press speeds are independent of the number of colors used and/or the repeat length of the job. Furthermore, the Xeikon Cheetah is capable of using dry toners that meet FDA regulations for food contact and the ability to print opaque white toner in one pass.
In addition to the standard CMYK + White, the fifth station on the Xeikon Cheetah can be used to print gamut expansion colors or security toner. The press also includes automatic in-line register and density controls. The imaging width is up to 12.7 inches (322 mm) while the repeat length is variable from 0 - 180 ft (0 - 55 m). Media weights range from 40 gsm to 350 gsm.
"It's difficult to overstate the importance of this advancement," added Van Baelen. "The Xeikon Cheetah is a significant breakthrough for high capacity production. It's a tremendously exciting time for Xeikon, as well as for the digital label printing market. We're looking forward to welcoming people to our booth at Labelexpo Americas 2014 so that they can witness the beginning of this industry revolution."
"This increase in speed represents a huge leap forward in digital press technology. It will enable Xeikon label printers and converters to embark on a new era of productivity and efficiency, with much greater flexibility to react to their clients' requests for shorter time-to-market," said Patrick Van Baelen, VP-WW Marketing at Xeikon. "The Xeikon Cheetah narrows the gap between digital printing and traditional flexo/offset methods for producing labels. In addition, the increase in speed also results in a lower total production cost."
The Xeikon Cheetah can handle substrate widths of up to 13 inches (330 mm) with a true print resolution of 1,200 x 3,600 dpi. It utilizes full rotary printing where the press speeds are independent of the number of colors used and/or the repeat length of the job. Furthermore, the Xeikon Cheetah is capable of using dry toners that meet FDA regulations for food contact and the ability to print opaque white toner in one pass.
In addition to the standard CMYK + White, the fifth station on the Xeikon Cheetah can be used to print gamut expansion colors or security toner. The press also includes automatic in-line register and density controls. The imaging width is up to 12.7 inches (322 mm) while the repeat length is variable from 0 - 180 ft (0 - 55 m). Media weights range from 40 gsm to 350 gsm.
"It's difficult to overstate the importance of this advancement," added Van Baelen. "The Xeikon Cheetah is a significant breakthrough for high capacity production. It's a tremendously exciting time for Xeikon, as well as for the digital label printing market. We're looking forward to welcoming people to our booth at Labelexpo Americas 2014 so that they can witness the beginning of this industry revolution."