HP Indigo WS6000 Digital Press

HP Updated: 2009-02-23 RSS
HP Indigo WS6000 Digital Press

With the introduction of the new HP Indigo WS6000 Digital Press, HP Indigo will have a portfolio of products to offer label and packaging converters. While the HP Indigo press ws4500 is targeted at short runs, the new press will primarily address high volume customers (over 300,000 linear meter per month) the medium runs up to around 4,000 linear meters (13,000 linear feet).

The HP Indigo WS6000 Digital Press can print up to 7 colors, and includes a new improved white which is very important for printing on metallic label stock as well as flexible packaging. At 4-color speed, the press prints at 30 meters (~98 feet) per minute. Featuring the same high quality for which HP Indigo's label presses are known for, the press prints on a broad range of media from 12- 450 microns including thinner flexible packaging substrates and folding carton as well as label and shrink sleeve media. The press repeat length of 980mm (38.58") permits higher productivity less waste and lower costs per label.

The press is driven by the new HP SmartStream Labels and Packaging print server powered by EskoArtwork, which includes a new version DFE created especially for the WS6000. This suite enables efficient file processing, outstanding color capabilities, step-and-repeat work, and variable-data applications.

Key features and benefits

* High printing speed of 30 meters/min. (98 ft./min.) in four colors on all media within specifications, in resolutions up to 1,219 dpi
* New two-color printing speed of 60 meters/min. (196 ft./min)
* High breakeven point with conventional printing for cost-effective production on jobs up to an average of 4,000 meters (13,123 ft)
* Broad range of media compatibility from 12-450 microns to produce flexible packaging, shrink sleeves, labels, and folding cartons
* Large 317 mm x 980 mm (12.48" x 38.58") image format size for increased throughput and lower costs per label¹
* Quick, simple and automated blanket mounting, charging, photographic imaging plate replacement and lubrication
* Fewer ink changes with higher-capacity cans of HP ElectroInk optimized for the WS6000, plus on-press fast ink replacement feature for color changes on optional 5th, 6th, and 7th colors, virtually eliminating downtime
* Fully leverages industry-leading labels and packaging workflow of new HP SmartStream Labels and Packaging print server powered by EskoArtwork
* New, user-friendly graphical user interface for simplified operation through touch screen panels
* Enhanced serviceability and increased uptime with HP Indigo Print Care on-press diagnostics and guided troubleshooting tools
* Near-line and in-line finishing available from AB Graphics and other partners

Specifications

* Printing speed: 30 meters/min (98 ft./min.) in four colors, 60 meters/min. (196 ft./min.) in two colors
* Image quality and line screens: 812 and 1219 dots per inch at 8-bit resolution, 2,437x2,337 addressability high-definition imaging; 144, 175 and 230 line screens
* Roll width: 340 mm (13.38 inches)
* Image size: 317 mm x 980 mm (12.48" x 38.58")
* Media types: self-adhesive label stock, films and folding cartons
* Media thickness:12-450 microns
* Media input and output: standard roll un-winder and rewinder optional in-line finishing equipment. Simplex and duplex capabilities
* Standard four-color (CMYK), and the broader color gamut systems of HP IndiChrome on-press six-color (CMYKOV) and HP IndiChrome Plus seven-color (CMYKOVG) provides higher accuracy of PANTONE® colors emulations.
* Special effect ElectroInks include white, PANTONE®-licensed spot mixed inks and custom-mixed spot colors
* Supported Image formats: PS (Adobe certified), composite and pre-separated PDF 1.7, EPS, DCS 2, Esko-Graphics native format; Any format which can be imported to Adobe CS and be sent as PS to Esko (TIFF, JPG, BMP, EPS)
* Electricity requirements: Input voltage – three-phase, 400 VAC, ± 6%, 3 x 50 Amp, 50/60 Hz; power consumption: 18 KW average during printing

Options

* Additional 5th, 6th and 7th color capabilities
* Color management
* VDP tools
* Flexible packaging rewinder upgrade