Direct-to-Substrate Flatbed UV Printers
Direct Jet 1014UV
Direct Jet 1024UV
UV printing doesn't have to be hard. Direct Color Systems® has mastered the art and science of UV LED ink and UV LED printing with this class-leading UV LED inkjet printer. And with refillable UV LED ink cartridges, it's proof positive that UV LED printing need not break the bank.
The Direct Jet 1014UV and 1024UV printers from Direct Color Systems® are unique offerings within the small-format UV LED flatbed market. These new UV LED printers are extremely versatile, offering large table sizes and height allowances at an economical price point. They produce incredibly crisp text and vibrant, full-color images with outstanding solvent and abrasion durability on a variety of substrates, from wood and stainless steel to ceramic tiles, plastics and glass.
The Direct Jet UV LED printers' white ink creates a very opaque image, allowing users to print onto virtually any colored substrate and produce amazing, bright colors with a white under base. The white ink is also extremely user friendly. It is stationed in cartridges on top of the print head, remaining in constant motion to correctly maintain the white pigment in suspension.
Contact DCS or your nearest Authorized Representative today for additional information, to receive custom samples or to schedule a demonstration.
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UV Printing Applications Include:
Signage | Name Badges & Photo IDs | Plaques & Awards
Custom Promotional Items & Giveaways
Injection-Molded Parts | OCR Text | Microchips
Dial Faces | Prints on Dark Substrates
And Much More!
Direct Jet 1014UV & 1024UV Features
- Optimized resolution of up to 5760 dpi
- UV LED 6-color ink set, including clear and white
- Maximum printable size 10" x 24" (254mm x 610mm) or 10" x 14" (254mm x 356mm)*
- Accepts substrate thickness up to 6" (152mm) or 4" (102mm)*
- Lead screw Y-axis motion control
- LED automatic head height adjustment
- Economical head replacement cost
- Wide variety of commercial and industrial applications
- Multisolve™ UV LED inks are very flexible and won't crack or flake off from even the most flexible vinyl substrates
- Made in the USA
* Model dependent
Printing Cycle Times
Full bed printing.
| DPI | Print Size | Print Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1440 x 1440 | 10" x 24" (254mm x 610mm) | 5 minutes 16 seconds |
| 1440 x 1440 | 10" x 14" (254mm x 356mm) | 3 minutes 9 seconds |
| 1440 x 1440 | 10" x 8" (254mm x 203mm) | 2 minutes 15 seconds |
Cycle times represented above have been printed and timed using bi-directional print modes but are good faith estimates only. The data represents printing times only and does not include any RIP processing time. Actual times may vary based on computer speed, memory, etc.
Specifications – Direct Jet 1014UV & 1024UV Printers
| Imaging Process | On-demand inkjet (Micro Piezo) 8-channel head with 180 nozzles/inch/channel |
|---|---|
| Resolution | Draft Modes1: 360 x 360, 360 x 720 Production Modes2: 720 x 720, 720 x 1440, 1440 x 1440, 1440 x 2880, 1440 x 5760 dpi |
| Min./Max. Ink Droplet Size | 1.5 picoliters / 21 picoliters |
| Ink Colors | Y, M, C, K, Cl, Cl, W, W (Cl=Clear, W=White) |
| Ink Supply | Individual 14ml refillable cartridges with intelli-smart technology Available with Multisolve™ LED UV IR2 pigmented UV-stable inks in 200ml and 500 ml bottles |
| Print Speed3 | 2.25 minutes to produce a bi-directional 8" x 10" (203mm x 254mm) image at 1440 x 1440 dpi |
| Print Direction | Uni- and Bi-Directional |
| Maximum Print Size | 1014UV: 10" x 14" (254mm x 355mm) 1024UV: 10" x 24" (254mm x 610mm) |
| Maximum Substrate Size | 1014UV: 13" x 14" (330mm x 355mm) 1024UV: 13" x 25" (330mm x 635mm) |
| Maximum Substrate Weight | 10 lbs. (4.5 kg); heavier weights possible with special order requirements |
| Z-Axis (Depth/Thickness Control) | 1014UV: 4" (101mm) Automatic LED sensing technology 1024UV: 6" (152mm) Automatic LED sensing technology |
| Media | Prints to a variety of substrates4 using the DCS Multisolve LED UV IR2 ink set, including (but not limited to) plastic, glass, wood, ceramic, stainless steel, etc.5 |
| Control Panel | 8-button membrane switch |
| 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 | 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz., 4 A auto switching |
| Operating Temperature | 60°F to 85°F (16°C to 29°C) |
| Humidity | Non-condensing 20%-80% |
| Dimensions | 1014UV: Depth 33" (838mm) x Height 23" (584mm) x Width 38" (965mm) 1024UV: Depth 33" (838mm) x Height 23" (584mm) x Width 48" (1219mm) |
| Weight | 1014UV: 148 lbs. (67kg) 1024UV: 179 lbs. (81kg) |
| Agency Listings | FCC, CE and BV pending |
| Warranty | Printer: 1-year limited warranty |
| Options | Color Byte Rip Pro software and accessories |
| Inks & Media | Available through Direct Color Systems and authorized distributors |
1 Substrate Dependant. 2 Substrate Dependant. 3 Print times may vary dependant on computer configuration. 4 All substrates should be tested for image receptivity, with final acceptance and suitability determined by the customer. 5 Some materials may require the use of a chemical wipe prior to printing to promote adhesion. 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.
Note about white ink: White ink contains Titanium Dioxide, which will settle out of the ink over a period of time. If the printer has been resting for 6 hours or more, DCS recommends that the white ink cartridge be removed, shaken and reinstalled to ensure that the white pigment is properly mixed back into the ink before use.
UV LED Light Caution: You are dealing with an LED UV light source that may harm your health. Do not look directly into the UV light source or expose your hand or any part of your body/skin directly to the UV LED light source.
UV Ink Caution: LED UV inks contain mild skin irritants in their liquid form. Always wear safety goggles and gloves when handling the liquid LED UV ink. There may be some VOCs emitted from the uncured inks during and after the printing process that could slightly irritate the nose, eyes and throat. If the printer is running in a small confined area, the VOCs could build up and increase the irritation. DCS strongly recommends that the printer be operated in a well ventilated area to keep the VOCs to a minimum.