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KJET/XJET

THE NEW BENCHMARK FOR HYBRID PRINTING SYSTEMS

UNLEASHING THE BOUNDARIES OF PRINTING

Welcome to the start of the next revolution for the label and flexible packaging market.

The new KJet and XJet printing presses include seamless integration of analog printing technologies and best in class digital UV Inkjet technology. This fusion promises unmatched quality, performance and customization possibilities for the labels and flexible packaging industry.

Seamlessly integrated into your company’s production environment, the new KJet and XJet add user friendly power to your label factory. Join us on this journey as we redefine industry standards, marrying tradition with innovation to unlock the next generation of printing presses.

> Quality fusion

> Efficiency enhancement

> Innovation leadership

> Customer-centric approach

> Single point of contact

HYBRID PRINTING SOLUTION

THE ULTIMATE INTEGRATION

Durst hybrid printing solutions are the true combination between the renowned Omet flexo quality and the cutting edge Durst digital Inkjet printing technology. This merge brings to the market a paramount symbiosis in which analogue and digital printing unite the maximum level of automation and reliability to provide the unrivalled benchmark of productivity independently from the length or complexity of the run. Always one step ahead in production planning and execution with the freedom of choosing whether to use flexo or digital, or both, according to daily production demand and brand’s requests, thus choosing the most convenient combination at every run.

IN-LINE MULTI-PROCESS CONFIGURATION

KJet and XJet offer an innovative way to extend label printer’s productivity and erase unnecessary costs. Endless possibilities with in-line multi-process configuration, combining Durst Inkjet technology with flexo technology, plus exclusive finishing and converting solutions to obtain the perfect final product always in one single passage.

Explore the advantages of the two printing technologies in one press. It widens significantly the range of printing opportunities, adapting the production to changeable market trends like personalization, just-in-time deliveries and final product added value.

ADAPTABILITY

3 presses in 1

> Get the final product in one single passage

> Combine digital, flexo, finishing, converting modules

> Unlimited flexibility in terms of substrates and range of applications

PRODUCTIVITY

Increase your production by

reducing waste

> Get faster ROI with highest up-time

> Choose the most suitable printing process at every run

> Optimize production time and costs

CUSTOMIZATION

Ready to meet any need

> Fulfill just-in-time deliveries and test orders

> Product versioning and variable data printing

> Add strategic value to the final product

KJET

The new KJet is the ultimate hybrid concept. It is the full labels factory in one press.

Combining the great ‘cylinder-base dual-servo’ flexo technology from Omet, with the robustness and reliability of Durst RSCi digital printing engine, the KJet line is born to be the benchmark in hybrid printing machines.

It provides the operators with a new experience in simplicity and ease of use together with an ultra-short web path that minimizes waste and reduces the set-up times highlighting the benefits of digital printing.

The power of its automation and register control redefine the concept of versatility and extend the boundaries of printing and converting solutions.

Endless possibilities of applications, from labels to packaging without compromising on performance or print quality.

Seamless Digital-Analogue Integration

Simplicity like no other

Unrivalled Output and Productivity

Single line Label Factory

All converting possibilities

XJET

Established and high end label production with perfect interaction between analogue and digital.

Installed in multiple dozens of worldwide leading label converters the XJet proofes to be the reliable and easy to use hybrid press. Available now in its third generation it provides multiple fine-tuned features, which make the life of the operators as easy as possible in order to allow them to create highest output numbers.

Secure converting for long print runs

Automatic print registration

Flexibility with digital inkjet

Perfected flexo technology

Digital workflow and efficient support

UV or LED

DURST SOFTWARE ECOSYSTEM

Both, KJet and XJet, come together with the Durst Workflow Label software and the monitoring tool Durst Analytics.

PRODUCTS & APPLICATIONS

Widen your possibilities. Durst hybrid printing solutions gives you the opportunity to extend your product portfolio as much as you want.

Your imagination and intuition will drive your business to a new level thanks to the flexibility and the reliability of the KJet or the XJet.

> Self-adhesive labels

> Multi-layer labels

> Wraparound

> Shrink sleeves

> Wet-glue labels

> Tags & tickets

> Lids

> Lamitube

> In-Mold-Lables (IML)

TECHNICAL OVERVIEW

FLEXO

KJET PLATFORM

	430	530
Web width	430 mm (16.87 in)	530 mm (20.87 in)
Print width	420 mm (16.5 in)	520 mm (20.5 in)
Printing repeat	6 in – 24 in	8 in – 24 in
Flexo print technology	Dual servo – plate cylinder
Register adjustment and control	Automatic
Drying systems	Hot air, UV, UV LED

KJET AVAILABLE DIE-CUTTING UNITS

	430	530
ECDC Easy-Change Die Cut	12 in – 24 in	16 in – 24 in
SWING Semirotary die-cutting system	10 in – 24 in	10 in – 24 in

XJET PLATFORM

	430	530
Web width	430 mm (16.87 in)	530 mm (20.87 in)
Print width	420 mm (16.5 in)	520 mm (20.5 in)
Printing repeat	12 in – 25 in (10 in optional)
Flexo print technology	Direct drive – sleeve
Register adjustment and control	Automatic
Drying systems	Hot air, UV, UV LED

XJET AVAILABLE DIE-CUTTING UNITS

	430	530
Double die-cutting station	12 in – 25 in	12 in – 25 in
TWIST die-cutting unit	12 in – 25 in	16 in – 25 in
MonoTwin Cut	12 in – 25 in	12 in – 25 in
Cassette-style die-cutting	12 in – 25 in	16 in – 25 in

DIGITAL

TAU RSCi
Print width	338 mm (13.3 in) 420 mm (16.5 in) 510 mm (20 in)
Max. speed	Up to 100 m/min (328 ft/min)
Printing technology	Digital UV inkjet
Native resolution	1,200 x 1,200 dpi
Color configuration	CMYK + O,V,G,W (optional)
Inks	Tau RSC UV Ink 3 Tau RSC LED Ink
Drop size	2 – 4 – 6 pl
Automated nozzle compensation system	Included
Automatic density adjustment	Included
Workflow system	Durst Workflow Label

TAU RSCi AVAILABLE OPTIONS
Double white	Printing white with highest opacity at 80 m/min (262 ft/min)
High opacity white	40 m/min (131 ft/min) or 52 m/min (170 ft/min)
Repeat length extension kit	Up to 6,000 mm repeat length
Variable data printing	All colors, 80 m/min (262 ft/min)
Variable data printing	Available