Flex33x Vinyl / Flexible Media Desktop Printers
Small-Format Inkjet Roll-to-Roll Printers
DCS's Flex33x is a small-format solvent inkjet roll-to-roll printer for signs, banners, vehicle graphics, POP, labels, decals, heat transfers, electronics skins and other flexible media.
The Flex33x utilizes micro-piezo head technology and is calibrated for use with our UV-stable, pigment-solvent Multisolve™ inks. It can be paired with a vinyl cutter (such as the Graphtec Craft Robo Pro) to create a complete affordable print and cut package.
Flex33x Features
- Optimized resolution of up to 5760 dpi
- 8 channel print head (Y, M, C, K, LM, LC, LK, O)
- Adjustable media heater
- Quick change capping station
- Multisolve™ mild-solvent, UV-stable 8-color ink set
- Complete RIP, RIP and Cut, and print profile options
- Prints directly to many standard uncoated media5
- Maximum continuous printable size 12.5" x 10' (317mm x 3048mm)
- Accepts rolls of media up to 5" (127mm) diameter and 13" (330mm) wide
- LAN, wireless and USB connections
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Vinyl | Photo Paper | Backlit Film
T-Shirt Transfer Film | Banner Media | Signage
Electronics Skins
Specifications – Flex33x Vinyl Printer
| Imaging Process | On-demand inkjet, 180 nozzles per channel (Micro Piezo) |
|---|---|
| Resolution | Draft Modes:1 360 x 720, 720 x 720, 720 x 1440 Production Modes:2 1440 x 1440, 2880 x 1440, 5760 x 1440 (optimized dpi) |
| Minimum Ink Droplet Size | 1.5 picoliters |
| Ink Colors | Y, M, C, K, LM, LC, LK, O (LM=Light Magenta, LC=Light Cyan, LK=Light Black, O=Orange) |
| Ink Supply | Individual 14ml (12ml usable) cartridges with Multisolve IR8 eco-solvent pigmented, UV-stable inks and/or 150ml bottles with refillable cartridges |
| Outdoor Durability3 | Up to 2 years without lamination, up to 5 years with lamination |
| Print Speed4 | 6.5 minutes to produce a 12" x 12" (305mm x 305mm) image at 1440 x 2880 dpi |
| Print Direction | Uni- and Bi-Directional |
| Maximum Print Size | 12.5" x 10' (317mm x 3048mm) |
| Maximum Roll | 5" (127mm) diameter (OD) on 3" (76mm) core, 13" (330mm) width, up to 6 lbs. |
| Media | Prints to a variety of different media types5 including: self-adhesive vinyl roll, photo paper, backlit film, self-adhesive t-shirt transfer film, banner media, etc. when using the DCS Multisolve IR8 ink set |
| Maximum Media Thickness | .016"6 (.4mm) |
| Control Panel | 6-button |
| Heater Control Panel | 5-button, multi-function integrated heating system |
| Interface | LAN, Hi-speed USB 2.0, Wireless 802.11n |
| Windows® Operating System | XP, Vista and Windows 7 (32 & 64 bit) |
| System Minimum Requirements | CPU of >2GHz, >4GB RAM, 40 GB free hard disk space and 2 available USB 2.0 ports |
| System Recommendations | Dual-core CPU of >3GHz, 8GB RAM, 100 GB free hard disk space and 4 available USB 2.0 ports |
| Power Source | 90-120 VAC, 50-60 Hz., 2.5 A or 200-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz., 2 A |
| Operating Temperature | 60°F to 85°F (16°C to 29°C) |
| Humidity | Non-condensing, 20%-80% |
| Dimensions | Depth 21" (533mm) x Height 13" (330mm) x Width 27" (686mm) |
| Weight | 50 lbs. (23 kg) |
| Agency Listings | FCC, CE and BV pending |
| Warranty | Printer 1-year limited warranty |
| Options | Color Byte FlexRip, FlexCut and FlexPro software |
| Ink and Media | Available through Direct Color Systems and authorized distributors |
Flex33x Ordering Information
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| EQ-FLEX33-110 | Flex33x including Flex RIP 8 (110V) |
| EQ-FLEX33-220 | Flex33x including Flex RIP 8 (220V) |
| EQ-ROBOPRO | Graphtec Craft Robo Pro Vinyl Cutter |
| S-8FLEXPRORIP | Upgrade to Flex Pro (front end Graphic Design) |
| S-8FLEXCUT | Flex Cut 8 – Craft Robo Cutter Driver |
| S-8FLEXCUTPLUS | Flex Cut Plus 8 library of cutter drivers |
| S-ICC | Creation of custom print profiles, including ICC profiling (contact DCS for a price quotation) |
Options
- Available in 110V and 220V
- Flexible Media Substrates
- Garment Transfer Material & Equipment
- AC-33-CLEAN – Flex33x Cleaning Kit
- Ink supplied in individual 20ml cartridges (18ml usable) or 150ml bottles with refillable cartridges
1 Substrate Dependant. 2 Substrate Dependant. 3 Refer to the Multisolve IR8 limited warranty for all details concerning outdoor durability. 4 Print times may vary dependant on computer configuration. 5 All substrates should be tested for image receptivity with final acceptance and suitability determined by the customer. 6 Thicker substrates may run through the printer but will need to be tested and suitability determined by end user. This should not be attempted without consultation with local technical support. This data sheet is for informational purposes only. Direct Color Systems makes no warranties, expressed or implied in this summary. Specifications are subject to change without notice. This is not an offer for sale.