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UTECO Sapphire EVO W Press

Powered by KODAK ULTRASTREAM Inkjet Technology

BEST OF BOTH WORLDS

Combines KODAK ULTRASTREAM Inkjet Technology with Uteco’s rugged press design, gravure priming unit, flexo-white and post coating. Bring the endless opportunities of digital printing into mainstream production of flexible packaging.

UNEQUALED DIGITAL PRODUCTIVITY

Up to 8x more productive than other digital presses thanks to 150 mpm (500 fpm) print speed in highest quality mode across the 1.26 m (49.6 in.) web. Respond faster to customer needs with tremendous savings in time, makeready and costs.

QUALITY THAT RIVALS GRAVURE

KODAK ULTRASTREAM CMYK inkjet at 600 x 1,800 dpi produces print quality equivalent to traditional gravure with drop placement accuracy that exceeds other inkjet technologies. Provide digital efficiency to your customers without compromising quality.

HIGH RUNS = HIGHER PROFITS

Kodak’s industry-leading low-cost ink allows for higher run-length cross-over with flexography and gravure. With running costs that are ½ the leading digital competitor, drive more profit by growing higher value digital jobs.

HUMAN-FRIENDLY INKS

Kodak’s eco-friendly, water-based nanoparticulate pigment CMYK inks contain minimal Volatile Organic Compounds and do not require a hazardous waste removal process. They're also food safe for indirect contact in packaging applications.

WIDE-RANGING SUBSTRATE CHOICES

Print on the most commonly used flexible packaging materials, such as PP, BOPP, PE, PET, PETG, PVdC PET, OPA, PVC, Foils and Paper, with an integrated high-speed in-line priming station.

BOND STRENGTH FOR GROWTH

KODAK PROSPER Press QD Packaging Inks and primers enable the best lamination bond strength of digital flexible packaging presses. Offer more applications and improve customer satisfaction with solventless, solvent, and water-based adhesives.


Brochure UTECO Sapphire EVO W Press
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Print technology KODAK ULTRASTREAM Inkjet Technology
Ink KODAK nanoparticulate aqueous pigment CMYK inks
Pre-coat fluid KODAK aqueous Image Optimization Solutions
Web width 1350 mm (53.1 in.)
Print width 1260 mm (49.6 in.)
Number of colors CMYK
Resolution 600 x 1800
speed 150 mpm (500 fpm)
Applications Flexible packaging, product decoration, décor
Substrate PP, BOPP, PE, PET, PETG, PVdC PET, OPA, PVC, Foils, and paper
Drying Hot-air / IR ready dryer
Data & press controller KODAK 900 Print Manager
Data file formats PDF, PDF/VT
Data inspection system KODAK Intelligent Print System for stitching and color-to-color registration. Optional image inspection system
Screening KODAK hardware enabled. Choice of KODAK error diffusion or threshold matrix
Other Options Inline priming / post coater / flexo white; in-line reprint option; spot color or OPV