UViStar - Best Alternative
vs.
HP Scitex TJ8600
The UViStar Printers Line
The UViStar printer is a wide format printer available at 3 or 5
meter widths, capable of printing multi rolls & different files per roll
It includes a selection of print modes and print qualities, from POP
with PDS technology (20&40 pL droplets) to BB
Selection of options that enable printing ANY type of application
and deliver finished images directly from the UViStar
Click on the bellow links (internet connection required)
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/32825694/In-line%20Finishing.wmv
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/32825694/FB_UViStar%20Pro8.wmv
With an unmatched Performance of 353 sqm/h and
Quality/Value ratio, the UViStar is the first choice for all highquality and high performance applications
The UViStar winning configuration vs. TurboJet
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UViStar wit slitters & X cutter
X Cutter
6 Slitters
Wrinkle analyzer
Anti Static bar
This is the recommended configuration to win against TJ
All options remains available including:
• Backlit
• Flatbed
• 8 colors PDS with Pro8
UViStar with its new capabilities is a better choice for
traditional TJ applications
TurboJet Overview
HP Scitex TJ8600 is based on Scitex solvent
Turbojet platform
First introduced in 2006 as TJ8500 with maximum
print speed of up to 400 sqm / hr
Since then, roll to roll printers speed has improved
with clear advantage of versatility of applications
The information in this presentation is based also
on customers that replaced TJ8600 with
UViStar printer
UViStar
Versatility
Printing speed
Many applications and media
SAV&Paper - BB only
Up to 25mm on many types at any length
20&40 pl drop size
Optional rigid, backlit, 8 colors
Freefall R2R, Roll2Sheet
Cut both X&Y
0.5mm, size limited by Drum
55pL drop size
Roll2Sheet only
Fotoba external cutter
Max 353 sqm\hr
Effective 288 sqm/hr
MultiRoll of different files
Cost of ownership
Low
2-4 PH, 12-18KW, 175mm
lamps
Running cost
HP Scitex TJ8600
Ink consumption 50%
better
145-180 sqm/liter
Due to Drum limitations
High
$65K more annually
15-30PH, 88KW, 1.6m UV Lamp
$100K more annually
100 sqm/liter
Additional Comparison Information
Print speed and printer utilization
Print modes and actual speeds
Spectrum of applications TJ8600 Vs. Pro8
In-line Finishing
Cost of Ownership - TJ8600 Maintenance
TJ8600 - Print Speed and Printer utilization
Spec Maximum print speed is 480 sqm / hr
This speed is calculated on full drum diameter of 3.7m and
width 1.6m
Practically – the drum is not utilized for it full diameter, only
60-70%
Meaning maximum print speed is 288 – 336 sqm / hr
• UViStar Pro 8 maximum speed is 353 sqm
The illustration bellow demonstrates file size of 1.6m x 2.4
printed on the drum (64% utilization)
3.7m drum length, BUT only 2.4m is the actual size
1.6 m width
3.7m diameter
1.6 m width
TJ8600 - Print Modes and Actual Speeds
The TJ8600 has 3 main print modes
Print mode
Spec speed
Resolution
Actual speed (65%, due
to drum)
High quality
120
600 dpi
78 sqm
Quality
240
448 dpi
156 sqm
Production
480
336 dpi
312 sqm
In production mode the printed image is in very
low density
Due to low ink density the production mode is not
sellable quality (Specially in black in blue)
Spectrum of applications TJ Vs. UViStar
The TJ8600 main application is paper
billboards
Few other applications can be printed but with
printing limitation; sizes and media types
Very limited in applications
Product Paper &
SAV BB
PVC
Banner
PE
Bus
shelters
Rigid
Building Backlit
materials wraps
& D/S
Flag &
Textile
s
TJ8600
Yes
*Partial
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
UViStar
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
*Limited in printed size and in media thickness
Special media that needs to be pre cut (more expensive)
In - line Finishing
TJ8600 with Fotoba cutter
TJ8600
• In length axis - cuts the media accurately
• In width axis - Fotoba or other process –~$80,000
UViStar
• In length axis – Built-in cutter
• In width axis – Slitters available for multi roll mode
or several slitters on wide media (3.2 or 5 m banner)
Slitters
Final job after cutting
Cost of Ownership TJ8600 Maintenance
The TJ8600 is very expensive for maintenance
Service contract fee is $4,000 per month x 12 = $48,000
per year (excluding print heads)
UV Lamp size is 1.6m and is very expensive to replace
The TJ8600 has 150 print heads
• Missing nozzles effects the print image immediately
• Customers replace 15-30 print heads per year
TJ8600 Power consumption is 88KW
• UViStar Pro8 is 12KW
• Electricity bill is 6 times higher
The printer includes many sub units such as loading
system, PDU, ink system, electronics cabinet – complicated
for operation and troubleshooting
TJ8600 annual maintenance is ~$60,000-$70,000
In Summary
HP Scitex TJ8600 is mainly paper BB printer
Real speed is lower than spec - 288 sqm/hr
Limited applications vs. UViStar
Maintenance cost is very high: $60,000-$70,000
per year
UViStar Best/lowest ink consumption– up to 180
sqm/liter, annual savings can reach $100,000
TJ have cannot print Backlit and Rigid media
UViStar delivers a better solution for TJ application
and is all-in-one solution for indoor & outdoor
with low cost of ownership
Automatic Double-sided Printing
Automatically prints double-sided jobs with perfect alignment
between both sides
Camera-guided software algorithm detecting any misalignment
between the two sides and automatically corrects registration for
perfectly aligned double sided prints
Simple and easy fully automatic system
Eliminates the need for guesswork and manual manipulation
Reduces required operator skill level
Automatic Loader & Unloader
Feeding automatically multiple units of rigid media
Controlled from touch screen, eliminating the need for
manual loading and collecting
Minimal manual operator intervention
Maximizes utilization of overall machine print time
Loading several sheets
Load and print automatically
Collected automatically
Flatbed+ Automatic Loader & Unloader
Selection of 4 bed sizes, enables to print up to 3.2 x
2.4 m (126 x 94”) or multiple sheets
Option
Width
Length
A
3.3m (10.8ft)
2.5m (8.2ft)
B
3.3m (10.8ft)
1.25m (4.1ft)
C
1.65m (5.4ft)
2.5m (8.2ft)
D
1.65m (5.4ft)
1.25m (4.1ft)
Small foot print for easy storage
PDS 8 color printing
8-color printing combined with PDS technology
Parallel Drop Size Technology enables printing of
small ~20pl and ~40pl in the same pass
• 20pl drops enhance print quality, fine details and smoother
images
• 40pl drops achieve coverage
High definition POP print quality, while maintaining the
same production speed
Smooth gradients, skin tones with vivid colors
PDS Technology – How it Works
20 PL drops and 40 PL drops at the
Some
nozzles
inject 20 PL
drops
Some
nozzles
inject 40PL
drops
same time
Group of
Head Carriage PH inject
Nozzles inject
20 & 40
20 & 40 PL drops
PL drops
Result:
40 PL drops for coverage
20 PL drops for fine details
Without print speed reduction
*PDS is proprietary, patent-pending technology owned by Matan
Group of
Head Carriage
PH inject
Nozzles inject
20 & 40
20 & 40 PL PL
drops
drops