SGIA Names Two Durst Printers 'Product of the Year'

The Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA) has chosen two Durst large-format digital printers as “2015 Product of the Year” in their respective categories. Durst’s Rho 312R roll printer was selected as the industry’s best in the Roll-to-Roll UV (Over 80˝) category, and the Rhotex 322 soft-signage printer received the honor in the Roll-to-Roll Direct Disperse Ink on Textile category.

“All of us at Durst are very pleased and very proud to receive this validation from industry professionals who know best how to gauge quality and performance,” Terry Amerine, director of product marketing for Durst U.S. said. “We know that our Rho printers offer print service providers the best option for producing exceptional output, satisfying their clients and strengthening their operations. It’s gratifying to have an expert independent third party like SGIA recognize our efforts and our printers.”

Rho 312R

The three-meter (10.5-foot) Rho 312R is equipped with Durst’s high-performance 12-picoliter Quadro Array print head technology – complete with the company’s Variodrop and grayscale innovations. In backlit mode, it outputs extremely high image quality for backlit applications on a variety of films and textiles. Image quality effectively rivals Lambda output, according to Durst. Output speeds go as high as 2,500 square feet per hour, with quality production mode at about 1,300 square feet per hour and backlit mode at 750 square feet per hour. The Rho 312R uses the full range of Durst inks, including process color additions (orange, violet). Workflow options include an integrated border cutting system, simultaneous dual (1.6m/5.25 ft.) roll printing, and double-sided printing.

Rhotex 322

The 126˝ Rhotex 322 is the most productive soft signage industrial inkjet printer available. Its exceptional print quality, based on a drop size of seven to 21 picoliters, is not compromised by speed. Designed for printing textiles for use in the home, wall coverings, domestic textiles and interior design, as well as fashion applications, the Rhotex 322 is the ideal solution for digital printing in the widest range of soft signage. Polyester fabrics printed with Rhotex water based dispersed dye inks are entirely environmentally friendly, recyclable and disposable.

The Durst Rhotex 322

Source: Durst.