Agfa launches flatbed Anapurna M2540 FB
The latest addition to Agfa Graphics’ Anapurna family of wide-format UV-curable inkjet printers is a dedicated flatbed engine featuring quick-change vacuum bed technology, six colours (CMYKLcLm) and white ink. Agfa said it is priced to attract entry-level purchasers as well as established users switching to the latest UV technology.
With a maximum print speed of 45m2/hour, the Anapurna M2540 FB can print sizes up to 2.54 x 1.54m, with substrates up to 4.5cm in thickness and 80kg in weight. The machine’s eleven retractable register pins simplify quick and accurate positioning, particularly when working on double-sided jobs.
The large-format printer has been designed to accommodate small as well as large applications, addresses the growing demand for niche output such as the production of promotional goods and gifts.
"When we designed and engineered the Anapurna M2540 FB, we made sure that it features everything a user needs when working with rigid substrates," said Willy Van Dromme, director of marketing, wide-format at Agfa Graphics. "The result is a dedicated flatbed printer for companies who want to print all sizes of applications up to a maximum of 2.54m width. With the same low ink consumption of 8.1ml/m2 as the Anapurna M2050, it delivers class leading low ink costs per m2."
The Anapurna M2540 FB’s vacuum bed incorporates two zones each containing four switchable compartments, complemented by a reverse airflow function for swift removal of finished prints and moving of heavy substrates. Ioniser elements prevent the build-up of electrostatic charge on the media which can affect droplet control and subsequent precision ink lay-down. And to protect the printheads from hitting the media, shuttle safety sensors are positioned on both sides of the print carriage.