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Health & Safety
SPECIFICATIONS
The DigiCoater is manufactured to CE specification by C&J Inc. The system uses UV
Dimensions
Weight
Power requirement
Maximum speed (metres per minute)
Maximum coating width
Maximum coating length
Maximum paper weight
Coating thickness
Coating technology
Coating capacity
Available finishes
Cleaning
varnishes and washes which must be used in line with health & safety data sheets.
Morgana Systems Ltd has investigated various fluids and is recommending those
detailed overleaf. They must therefore be used and disposed of in line with the
instructions and users should wear the appropriate safety equipment i.e. gloves.
The UV lamp used in the DigiCoater produces ozone. It is therefore STRONGLY
RECOMMENDED that the unit is vented to the outside. A 5m flexible pipe is included
in the price of the DigiCoater. Should the distance to the outside be more than 5m
an additional fan and piping will be required. Morgana Systems Ltd do not supply
these items or fit the supplied venting.
L 1320mm x W 940mm x H 1270mm
573kgs
30 amp 220/240v
7.5 - 30
508mm
762mm
400gsm+
6 - 14 microns
100% UV curable
4 x 6.8l
Gloss/Matt/Linen
Fully automatic
An alternative to outside venting is an ozone elimination unit.
DigiCoater Configurations
Product
Description
Digicoater 20R-2
20” width 2 roller system
Morgana Jogger
45cm X 64cm
Morgana 8000 Sheet Feeder
45cm X 64cm suction feed
900-701 Roller Guard
Safety guard
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Options/Parts
20” UV Lamp
20” IR Lamp
Smooth, Textured or Mesh Rollers
Silicon Roller (Blue)
Primer Tank Upgrade (if ordered with machine)
Primer Tank Upgrade (on site upgrade includes 2 new rollers)
Available consumables
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Varnishes and Washes
Qty
Ultra Matt UV Varnish
5 litres
High Gloss UV Varnish
5 litres
Biograph (EPDM Safe) UV Wash
5 litres
Primer
5 litres
p r o d u c t
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DigiCoater
Davy Avenue, Knowlhill, Milton Keynes MK5 8HJ
Tel: +44 (0)1908 608888 Fax: +44 (0)1908 692399
www.morgana.co.uk www.morganausa.com
email: info@morgana.co.uk
Made by C & J and distributed by Morgana Systems Ltd
As part of our continued product improvement plan, specifications and information published here are subject to change without notice.
All specifications are dependent on application, type of stock and print engine used. Specifications quoted were measured on uncoated
and unprinted stock.
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Morgana Systems Ltd is pleased to announce the
Compact footprint
Latest Technology
release of the DigiCoater, the world’s first fully
Fully automatic operation
The DigiCoater uses an innovative touch screen interface to monitor and control
automatic micro format UV coater and Primer
Dual path coating stations
coating selection and flow.
suitable for both Digital and Litho printed work.
Can be used to prime printing stock
Easy To Use
Compatible print technologies include photo, ink jet,
Variable coating thickness
Simple one-finger operation. Never
toner based digital presses, and Litho presses.
Multiple supply tanks with auto wash
every action from roller position to
before has operation of a UV Coater
been so easy. The intelligent touch
Sheet weight 400gsm+
screen interface allows you to
Filtered recirculation system
from start to finish. Variable data
a presentation folder) to add a clear glossy, matt, satin, or neutral finish.
Varnishing, also referred to as Coating or Sealing, can be carried out ‘online’. The
Variable speed to 30 metres pm
throughput speed. Select from
Background
A varnish is a liquid coating applied to a printed surface (for example the outside of
varnish is applied directly (within seconds) after the ink is put on the paper, or
‘offline’ by a separate machine, some time after printing.
There are various kinds of varnish that can be applied to printing, but all share
some common characteristics:
A varnish increases colour absorption and speeds up the drying process.
By 'locking in' in the ink under a protective coat, the varnish helps to prevent
the ink rubbing off when the paper is subjected to handling.
Adjustable scraper blade
Enclosed system for dust free prints
Adjustable jogger
500mm widths (450mm from feeder)
Fully adjustable air feeder
control every aspect of production
fields allow you to precisely control
primer, coating station and which
coating tanks to use. Clean ups are fully automatic with cleaning and drain times
specified through the touch screen control panel.
Types of Varnish
Gloss Varnish
A gloss varnish is often used to enhance the appearance of documents, brochures or
flyers, as the coating reflects back the light and makes colours appear richer and
Varnishes are used most frequently and successfully on coated papers.
more vivid. A gloss coating can add impact to the print, especially in sales or
promotional material, where optimum presentation of images is important.
printed material. Requiring the use of special Ultraviolet drying machinery, a UV
The World’s First Fully
Automated Micro Format UV
Coater and Primer Coating
System
coating is like a deluxe version of the non-UV varnishes, with the varnish appearing
The DigiCoater is the World’s First Fully Automated Micro Format UV Coater and
leaflet or booklet can be easier to read on a surface coated with matt vanish as the
noticeably richer and more luxurious.
Primer Coating System that also has the ability to apply both an aqueous primer
coating scatters the light and reduces glare.
Why UV Varnish?
UV Varnishing
Ultra Violet (UV) Varnishing is a process for achieving a striking type of coating on
Matt Varnish
A matt varnish gives the printed surface a non-glossy, smooth look. This type of seal
is sometimes used to ‘soften’ the appearance of a printed image. Small text in a
(for uncoated media to be printed) and a post print UV protective coating from the
A UV varnish can be applied as either an all-over coating, or as a spot varnish:
same device. All this in the footprint of less than half that of traditional devices.
Textured UV Varnish
Please note that the DigiCoater is not able to “Spot Varnish”
The DigiCoater is compatible with most print technologies including liquid ink and
A textured UV varnish allows the designer to create a special effect on the printed
toner based digital engines, photo, ink jet, conventional litho digital and more…
surface. This technique can also be used to reinforce the tactile properties of the
UV Varnishing a document protects it against scratching and enhances the
product that is being depicted i.e., the effect of linen finish paper.
image
Creates a great first impression of the document and the printer
Multifunctional
Instantly raises the interest level of the recipient
The DigiCoater does the job of three machines in one. Coating, priming and curing.
Adds to the drama and punch of the message
Its patented Primer Coating & IR Curing Station, solves printing media consistency
Increases the perceived value of the product
issues. Now you can primer-coat unique uncoated media to give superior and
Makes the printing more likely to be read and kept
consistent printing results, cut down on set up times and limit colour correcting to
Coverage
Coverage is dependent on the thickness of the coating and the absorption of the
stock being used. Test results show coverage between 250 and 800 SRA3 sheets per
litre of coating solution.
a minimum. Once printed, you can apply a UV protective coating in either hi-gloss
or matt.
The design of the DigiCoater allows both matt and gloss to be available for
immediate use at all times. Alternatively, 2 different textures can be available at
all times i.e. smooth and linen. This unique feature greatly improves productivity
and reduces waste.
Why use substrate primers
Primers are coatings applied to substrates to achieve maximum printing
performance. High quality digital printing requires substrates to have high levels of
chemical and physical consistency. Most synthetic substrates can be upgraded to
such levels with the application of substrate primers.
Primers can be applied to suitable substrates at the client site to reduce costs and
The universal feeder can be used to feed other finishing devices such as laminators
increase substrate diversity. A variety of Flexo and Gravure coating machines can
or ink jet printers.
be used for this purpose.
Please note that when the priming station is fitted only one coating station is
Substrate primers improve ElectroInk transfer, fixing and adhesion. They also
available.
maximize the life span of press consumables, like the PIP foil and machine blanket.