Three Durst large-format digital printers were picked as SGIA 2017 Product of the Year in their respective categories, the company announced.

They are:
·      Roll-to-roll UV: Durst Rho 312R Plus roll printer
·      Roll-to-roll direct disperse ink on textile: Rhotex 325 dual-purpose fabric & soft-signage printer
·      UV Hybrid/flatbed (high volume production class): Rho P10 250 HS Plus
 
Here are the product descriptions, per Durst:

Rho 312R PLUS 
The three-meter (10.5-foot) Rho 312R PLUS is equipped with Durst’s high-performance 12-picoliter Quadro™ Array print head technology – complete with the Durst Analytics.  In backlit mode it outputs extremely high image quality for backlit applications on a variety of substrates.  Output speeds go as high as 3,250 sq.ft/hr. at 1200 dpi print resolution.  The Rho 312R Plus also offers several printing modes such as quality production and backlit printing modes.  The Rho 312R uses a variety of Durst ink options, offering fine color gradations and excellent adhesion on various media. Additional options include a double-sided printing system; textile printing and simultaneous dual (1.6m / 5.25 ft.) roll printing. 

Rhotex 325 
The 126-inch Rhotex 325 dual-purpose fabric & soft-signage printer expands Durst already successful portfolio of high performance printers for textile and soft-signage. Depending on the application and fabric, the Rhotex 325 can alternate between direct- and transfer- to start your textile production today.  This is possible, thanks to the new Durst WTS print head technology, which achieves an exceptionally high-quality print using environmentally friendly water based dispersion inks for various printing materials, and reaches a printing speed of up to 4,195 sq.ft/hr. 

Rho P10 250 HS PLUS 
The 98-inch Rho P10 250 HS PLUS has evolved from the original announcement of the P10 250 Series.  The Rho P10 250 HS PLUS now sets the bar even higher with improved productivity, cost effective ink savings and versatility with options for Hapt printing and double-sided roll printing.  Then P10 250 HS PLUS produces a wide variety of crisp, detailed output for POP/POS to packaging applications.  Achieving print speeds now up to 4,300 sq.ft/hr. and 134 boards (4’ x 8’) per hour at 1,000 dpi print resolution.
Entries will be displayed at the 2017 SGIA Expo in New Orleans.
 



Pictured: Durst Rho 312R Plus/Courtesy Durst