The technology of crash sensors is aimed to detect obstacles and immediately brake the print carriage motion to prevent the damage of print heads, UV lamps, other components of the print carriage and valuable printing substrates as well.

The Tandem option allows the operator to print a job on one half of the vacuum table while loading the substrate for the next job on the other half. The dual vacuum option includes two independently controlled vacuum pumps and two sets of vacuum manifold controls to maximize printing productivity.

White is required for printing with transparent media or as a base coat for coloured substrates. However, the heavy Titanium Dioxide pigments used will settle and separate from the fluid, so they most be constantly agitated to maintain a proper mixture. The white ink option includes special circulation features to prevent the ink from settling, including a magnetic stirrer in the main tank, and a pumping system which continuously circulates the ink through the system.

Varnish is used to add a glossy or protective top coat to prints. The varnish option includes a magnetic stirrer in the main tank to maintain proper mixture. Custom spot colours may also be ordered according to specific customer needs.

The Q200 printers are engineered with 4 or 8 independent vacuum zones. You can adjust the vacuum to the size and type of the substrate by using multiple zones. The concept of external vacuum connection offers the possibility to choose a high or medium power vacuum turbine, which can be located inside or outside the print room.

The UV curing lamp power can be continuously adjusted from 30 – 100%. The optimum setting depends on the ink type, print mode, and substrate material. Low power settings are recommended for heat sensitive media such as light density plastics or for pin curing inks.  High power settings are needed for white ink and high speed print modes. Adjusting the power is instantaneous using simple intuitive software controls in the Qpro operating software.

Each lamp assembly is equipped with an automatic electro-mechanical shutter mechanism to quickly open and close the UV radiation. This allows the curing to be controlled for each pass of the carriage. Normally, the shutter remains open all the time, and the trailing lamp cures the ink almost instantly after the ink has been jetted. However, the shutter for the trailing lamp can remain closed, and only opened during the return pass, to introduce a delay in the curing which allows the ink to spread and flow over the surface to produce a glossier finish. The leading lamp may also be closed on each pass to reduce the heat load on the substrate.

With a built-in anti-static bar the Q200 printer are equipped to eliminate static built up on some types of material which can disturb the ink drops and degrade print sharpness. The anti-static control function is standard and makes static free production possible.

The print head cleaning station is designed with a purge tray which pushes forward to allow unobstructed access to the print heads for cleaning. An inspection light is activated when the tray is opened to illuminate the print head nozzles. When the tray is closed, the automatic purging system takes over and periodically jets a small burst of ink from the print heads to keep them operating at peak performance. The ink mist from the automatic purging is extracted with a ventilation fan through a filter which can be easily changed.

The Q200 has been designed with a special transport carrier that allows the machine base to be tipped on its side so that it can pass through a normal door opening during installation. Once the transport dollies are secured, and the printer is lifted up and tipped on its side, the printer can be easily rolled through doorways and corridors to reach its final destination.

| Technology
Print technology	Piezo drop-on-demand ink-jet system
Print heads	Maximum 32 print heads
Drop volume	9 – 14 pL adjustable
Standard configuration	4x CMYK print heads
Optional ink channels	Up to 4 additional ink channels (White, Varnish, spot colours)
Optional 2nd print head row	Each ink channel can be extended (CMYK, White, Varnish, spot colours)
Addressable resolution	720x720 dpi
Print resolution	Up to 2880 dpi (typically 1440 dpi)

| Ink
Ink curing system	Air cooled UV lamps
Ink	Qres Technologies high adhesion and low odor UV curable inks
Ink reservoir	3 liter bulk ink tank with easy access for refill

| Media
Print area	2,05 m x 3,25 m (80,7 in x 128 in)
Media types	Any flexible or rigid material including paper, vinyl, plastic, glass, wood, metal, stone, laminate, ceramics, rubber etc.
Maximum media thickness	80mm (3,15in)
Maximum media weight	200 kg (440 lb)

| Special Features
Adjustable curing	Lamp power continuously adjustable (30% - 100%)
Lamp-shutters	Dynamic operation during printing
Vacuum system	4 or 8 independently controlled vacuum zones
External vacuum connection	Allowing to locate vacuum turbine externally or inside the printer
Anti-static control	Anti-static bar eliminates static build up on media
Cleaning station	Full access cleaning of print heads under bright illumination
Crash sensor	Preventing the carriage from collisions

| Options
Additional channels	White, Varnish, Spot Colours, Printable Primer
Tandem vacuum table	Independent loading from front and back sides
High power vacuum turbine	3 and 4,4 kW version available
Software	Caldera GrandRIP+ or ColorGATE Productionserver or ErgoSoft RIP

| User Interface
Operating system	Windows 7, 8 or Windows 10, Linux
Operator Control	Qpro2 with on-the-fly selectable print modes
Optional 3rd party RIP software	Caldera GrandRIP+ or ColorGATE Productionserver or ErgoSoft RIP

| Physical Specifications
External dimensions	4450 mm x 5500 mm x 1600 mm (152 in x 177 in x 51 in)
Weight	1950 kg (4300 lb)
Table height	95 cm (31 in)
Electrical requirements	400 V, 50 Hz, 2 x 32 Amps, max 25 kW
Environmental specifications	Temperature 18 - 26˚C, relative humidity 30 - 70%, dust free area

Printing speed in m²/h
High definition mode	69
Quality mode	92
Production mode	139
Express mode	277
Draft mode	600