Calisto enters digital press market

The latest supplier to launch a UV inkjet-based digital press is One Solution. The Calisto digital narrow web press incorporates a single pass print engine claimed to offer resolutions up to 952dpi using 16000 nozzles. Variable drop technology allows for seven different drop sizes of between 6 and 42 picoliters with eight gray scales.

The press is equipped with an optional corona unit for better adhesion of inks on a wide range of substrates. UV curing is carried out in a water-cooled, nitrogen inerted environment to allow printing on very thin and heat sensitive materials. The web transport system is adapted to apply minimum tension to these materials.

The press has two configurations: the Calisto 8000 with a print width of 14cm and the Calisto 16000, printing to a 28cm width. Both models print at speeds up to 24 meters/minute. The 8000 model can be upgraded to the 16000. The press control software allows variable data printing.