From small format to large format printing
Digital printing Zurich-based Photo Studio 13 wants to tap into new market and customer segments.
Fespa for the first time, the Rho 600 inkjet flatbed system from the company
Durst, Photo Studio 13 in Zurich is taking the step from
traditional specialist laboratory to a competence center for all aspects of
image reproduction. The company offers its customers new
possibilities, in addition to conventional exposure on photographic paper, to
image and design ideas to an extended spectrum of
coated and uncoated materials - even with textured
surfaces. This transforms Photo Studio 13 into a
Full-service provider for the production of large-format advertising spaces
for POS, POP, trade fairs and building equipment.
Thanks to UV technology, the Rho 600 can be used to print on paper as well as paper,
Cardboard, corrugated cardboard and textile materials, also non-absorbent materials
such as acrylic, glass, foils, metals or stone up to 40 millimeters
material thickness or 50 kilograms in weight and a maximum
print width of 205 centimeters. Thanks to the direct output from
digital data stock, even the smallest quantities, even just one
copy (sample production), can be produced in a short time.
More free space with opaque white
On the Rho 600 205 WV, the process colors Cyan, Magenta, Yellow
and black as well as opaque white and effect or protective coatings
can be used. The application of opaque white has the following effects
transparent materials is advantageous insofar as the gluing on of the
opaque films on glass or the application of a cover layer
can be eliminated from the process using spraying technology.
Furthermore, opaque white is used in areas where the inherent color of a
substrate (show-through through the transparent inkjet inks) the
Achieving a desired color space or the color-accurate
reproduction of logos etc. would not be permitted. The order of protection
and effect paints is possible both over the entire surface and selectively,
whereby gloss-matt effects can be applied specifically to individual image elements
are. The complete curing of the UV inks via the integrated
Drying device allows the processing of opaque white,
Colored paints and effect/protective paints in one pass.
The UV-curing pigment inks for indoor and outdoor applications
exterior are VOC-free and do not harm the environment or the environment.
substances that pollute the working environment.
Jürg Marti
