Pixis Wide-Format Printers from Paradigm

Digital Printing

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7 years ago

September 11, 2017

Screen Printing Staff Screen Printing September 2017 Issue

Pixis Wide-Format Printers from Paradigm

UV and eco-solvent options available.

Paradigm Imaging Group has introduced the Pixis line of wide-format printers: the Pixis ES Eco-Solvent, available in 72- or 126-in. widths, and the Pixis UV Flatbed, offered at 48 x 96 and 72 x 120 in. The printers include PhotoPrint Cloud software.

The Pixis ES Eco-Solvent features dual Epson DX5 4-color printheads, with a max. resolution of 1440 dpi and print speeds reaching 430 sq ft/hr. The machine contains a 1.5-L bulk ink supply system with variable droplet size ranging from 3.5 to 21 pL. Additional features include an integrated fan and IR media dryer, automated cleaning and capping system, and three heaters.

The Pixis UV Flatbed’s LED curing system is engineered for printing directly onto a range of substrates and 3D objects up to 3.1 in. high, including glass, metal, ceramic, acrylic, Plexiglas, wood, plastic, aluminum, composited panel, plywood, PVC, fabric, canvas, leather, vinyl, and paper. The machine is offered in 4- or 7-color configurations, leveraging Ricoh Gen5 printheads with variable drop sizes ranging from 7 to 21 pL for max. resolution of 1200 dpi or photo quality output of 1080 x 1440 dpi. Max. print speed is 252 sq ft/hr. Added features include eight adjustable vacuum zones, Panasonic Servo Drivers, a 1-L bulk ink supply system, and a printhead temperature controller.