Direct-to-Substrate Flatbed Inkjet Printer – 13" x 17"
Direct Jet 2-17
The Direct Jet 2-17 is the latest addition to this flatbed inket printer family, with a table size of 13" x 17" (330mm x 432mm) and optimized resolution of up to 5760 dpi. The 2-17 can accommodate substrates up to 2" (50mm) thick.
Direct Jet 2-17 Features
- Optimized Resolution of up to 5760 dpi
- 8 channel print head (Y, M, C, K, LM, LC, Cl, Cl)
- 180 nozzles per inch/channel
- Complete RIP, RIP and Cut, and print profile options
- Droplet sizes as fine as 1.5 picoliter
- Maximum printable size 13" x 17" (330mm x 432mm)
- Accepts substrate thickness up to 2" (50mm)
- Lead screw Y axis motion control
- Solid extruded aluminum "C" channel frame construction
- Prints directly from third party applications like CorelDRAW®, Adobe Illustrator® and Photoshop®
- No pre- or post-treatment is required on most substrates6
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Signage | Awards/plaques | Packaging
Ad specialty items | Tiles | Name badges | CD/DVDs
Electrical components | T-Shirt Transfer Material | etc.
Specifications – DIrect Jet 2-17 Inkjet Printer
| Imaging Process | On-demand inkjet (Micro Piezo) |
|---|---|
| Resolution | Draft Modes1: 360 x 720, 720 x 720, 720 x 1440 Production Modes2: 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, Cl, Cl (LM=Light Magenta, LC=Light Cyan, Cl=Clear) |
| Ink Supply | Individual re-fillable cartridges with intelli-smart technology Available with either Multisolve™ IR4 or Multisolve™ IR93 bulk ink sets |
| Print Speed4 | 2.25 minutes to produce a 8" x 10" (203mm x 254mm) image at 1440 x 1440 dpi 4 minutes to produce a 13" x 14" (330mm x 356mm) image at 1440 x 1440 dpi 5 minutes, 25 seconds to produce a 13" x 17" (330mm x 432mm) image at 1440 x 1440 dpi |
| Print Direction | Uni- and Bi-Directional |
| Maximum Print Size | 13" x 17" (330mm x 432mm) |
| Maximum Substrate Size | 13.25" x 19" (337mm x 483mm) |
| Maximum Substrate Weight | 10 lbs (4.5 kg); heavier weights possible with special order requirements |
| Z-Axis (Depth/Thickness Control) | 2" (50mm) manual control with LED sensing technology |
| Media | Prints to a variety of substrates5 including plastic, metal, wood, stone, glass, InkMark™, etc. using the DCS Multisolve™ IR4 dye-based ink set. It will print to InkMark only using the DCS Multisolve IR9 ink set. |
| Control Panel | 3-button |
| Interface | Hi-speed USB 2.0 |
| Windows® Operating System | XP, Vista and Windows 7 (32 & 64 bit) |
| System Requirements | CPU of >2GHz, >2GB RAM, 40 GB free hard disk space and two available USB 2.0 ports |
| Power Source | 90-120 VAC, 50-60 Hz., 1 A or 200-240 VAX, 50-60 Hz., 1 A |
| Operating Temperature | 60°F to 85°F (16°C to 29°C) |
| Humidity | Non-condensing 20%-80% |
| Dimensions | Depth 26" (660mm) x Height 20" (508mm) x Width 36" (914mm) |
| Weight | 110 lbs. (50 kg) |
| Agency Listings | FCC, CE and BV pending |
| Warranty | Printer: 1-year limited warranty |
| Options | Color Byte RIP software and accessories |
| Multisolve™ Inks & Substrates | Available through Direct Color Systems and authorized distributors Click here for Multisolve™ Ink information. Click here for information on blank substrates supplied by DCS. |
1 Substrate Dependant. 2 Substrate Dependant. 3 IR9 inks are recommended for use with the InkMark™ product line only. 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 In instances where higher levels of durability are required, pre- or post-treatments may be used. 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.