Watkiss - VARIO 6

Key Technical Aspects:

Dimensions and Specifications : The Watkiss VARIO 6 has a compact footprint of 13.12 ft (4 m) in length, 4.92 ft (1.5 m) in width, and 5.58 ft (1.7 m) in height. It weighs approximately 2,646 lbs (1,200 kg) and has a maximum printing capacity of 10,000 sheets per hour.

Paper Handling : The VARIO 6 features a high-capacity paper input system with six adjustable feed trays, each holding up to 2,000 sheets. The machine is capable of handling paper sizes ranging from 7.87 in x 10.83 in (200 mm x 275 mm) to 13.39 in x 19.69 in (340 mm x 500 mm) and weights from 80 gsm to 350 gsm.

Printing Unit : The VARIO 6 utilizes a high-speed, drop-on-demand inkjet printing technology, capable of producing prints at a resolution of up to 1,200 dpi. The machine has a maximum print speed of 100 ft/min (30.48 m/min) and can print in up to six colors.

Ink System : The VARIO 6 uses a water-based, pigment-based ink system with six individual ink channels. Each ink channel has a capacity of 1 liter, and the machine features an automatic ink circulation system to ensure consistent print quality.

Plate Cylinder : The VARIO 6 does not utilize a traditional plate cylinder, as it is a digital printing press. Instead, it employs a high-precision, servo-driven print head positioning system to ensure accurate and precise print registration.