Tau Series
TAU RSC PRINTING SYSTEMS
ADVANCED SOLUTIONS FOR DIGITAL LABEL PRINTING AND HYBRID INTEGRATION
The Tau RSC platform sets the benchmark in industrial digital UV inkjet label printing. Tau RSC printers combine best-in-class print quality and productivity, highest uptime that results in competitive TCO. Thanks to its outstanding performance, the Tau RSC platform is a game changer in short run production and transferring medium/long run flexo jobs to digital. From Pixel to Output, We Keep You Printing.
RESOLUTION
UP TO
1200
DPI @ 2 PL
SPEED
UP TO
80
M/MIN
COLOR
PANTONE COVERAGE UP TO
95%
CMYK OVG WITH DE00<2
APPLICATIONS
With the printing quality and ink performance provided by the Tau RSC printers, converters are able to cover multiple applications with one printing system in a flexible and economic way, having a choice between RSC and RSC Low Migration ink to address dedicated applications. Thanks to its outstanding performance in productivity and print quality, especially the Tau RSCi is a game changer in transferring flexo jobs onto a digital press platform.
TAU RSC 340 E
EVOLVES YOUR BUSINESS
Equipped with latest RSC technology, the Tau 340 RSC E combines best in class print quality with an economic investment. Fully upgradable to an 8 color Tau 340 RSC with a print speed of 80 m/min guarantees that future increased production capacity requirements are covered.
Customers can choose between the Tau RSC UV inks and Tau RSC Low Migration UV inks.
Technical Specifications
Print Head | Dimatix Samba |
Print resolution – native | 1,200 x 1,200 dpi |
Minimum drop size – Greyscale levels | 2 pl – 3 levels: 2 – 4 – 6 pl |
Print speed | 52 m/min (170 ft/min), upgradeable to 80 m/min (262 ft/min) |
Print width | 244mm (9.6 in), 338 mm (13.3 inch) |
Inks | Tau RSC UV ink |
Loading capacity | Roll diameter max. 680 mm (26.7 inch), max. 120 kg (264 lbs) |
Substrate width | Min. 165 mm (6.5 inch) – max. 350 mm (13.7 inch) |
Substrate thickness | 100 µm to 500 µm. With chill roller: *20 µm to 500 µm |
Substrate type | Coated and uncoated, supported and unsupported substrates. Paper, white and transparent film, PP, PE, PVC, PET, BOPP, * only aluminum foil and PET |
TAU 340 RSC
BOOSTS YOUR BUSINESS
The benchmark in productivity and flexibility is the Tau 340 RSC with a real print speed of 262ft/min, a native resolution of 1.200×1.200 dpi and up to 8 color stations. Customers achieve flexo like productivity in a 24/7 environment, where even challenging label designs with small negative text or skin tones are being produced with competitive TCO.
With the Tau RSC UV inks the press prints labels for various applications: industrial, oil and electronic labels, cosmetics, toiletries and bodycare, wine and spirits, stickers, tubes, commercial labels and many more.
Technical Specifications
Print Head | Dimatix Samba |
Print resolution – native | 1,200 x 1,200 dpi |
Minimum drop size – Greyscale levels | 2 pl – 3 levels: 2 – 4 – 6 pl |
Maximum print speed | 80 m/min (262 ft/min) |
Print width | 338 mm (13.3 inch) |
Inks | Tau RSC UV ink |
Loading capacity | Roll diameter max. 680 mm (26.7 inch), max. 120 kg (264 lbs) |
Substrate width | Min. 165 mm (6.5 inch) – max. 350 mm (13.7 inch) |
Substrate thickness | 100 µm to 500 µm. With chill roller: *20 µm to 500 µm |
Substrate type | Coated and uncoated, supported and unsupported substrates. Paper, white and transparent film, PP, PE, PVC, PET, BOPP, * only aluminum foil and PET |
TAU RSCi
INNOVATES YOUR BUSINESS
Innovation for an industrial level of productivity. The Tau RSCi is available in printing widths of 330, 420 or 510 mm the printer is designed to take over mid-to long run jobs but is also able to produce short-run jobs in the most economic way.
The user-friendly design including jumbo winders and roll lifts allows fast roll changes and good accessibility to print heads, UV-lamps and transport rollers. The integrated large inspection table provides space for visual inspection. The Tau RSCi is equipped by default with a chill roller to guarantee maximum material and application flexibility.
Technical Specifications
Print Head | Dimatix Samba |
Print resolution – native | 1,200 x 1,200 dpi |
Minimum drop size – Greyscale levels | 2 pl – 3 levels: 2 – 4 – 6 pl |
Maximum print speed | 100 m/min (328ft/min). 80 m/min (262 ft/min) @ full resolution |
Print width | Max. 330 mm (13 inch), 420 mm (16.5 inch), 510 mm (20 inch) |
Inks | Tau RSC UV ink |
Loading capacity | Roll diameter max. 1,016 mm (40 inch), max. 450 kg (992 lbs) |
Substrate width | Min. 200 mm (7.9 inch) – max. 350/430/520 mm (13.7/17/20.5 inch)** |
Substrate thickness | *20 µm to 500 µm |
Substrate type | Coated and uncoated, supported and unsupported substrates. Paper, white and transparent film, PP, PE, PVC, PET, BOPP, * only aluminum foil and PET |
Special Features
BEST IN CLASS PRINT HEAD: DIMATIX SAMBA G3L
- durable design based on MEMS print head technology
- full 1200 x 1200 dpi resolution
- 2 pl minimum drop size for smooth gradients and absolute sharpness
- automated nozzle compensation for increased press uptime and reduced service costs
- Tau RSC UV inks
- BS5609 and UL compliance achieved, excellent light fastness and heat resistance for outdoor applications
- Tau RSC Low Migration UV inks for food and pharmaceutical applications reduced service costs
AUTOMATIC PRINT HEAD CLEANING
- reduces time for daily maintenance
- ensures high up time
- closed and protected print engine for maximum printing stability
- heating and cooling of Tau RSC inks to maintain color consistency
PROPRIETARY ELECTRONICS
- ensures highest productivity
- allows to print variable data at 80 m/min with all colors
- in-house manufacturing of key components
- designed for 24/7 operation
Durst offers dedicated ink systems for the RSC platform to cover a wide range of applications. Durst’s development approach and exclusive partnerships with world-leading ink companies, including in-house application and weathering tests, ensures maximum system stability.
All ink systems and production batches are continuously monitored under the strictest laboratory conditions in order to provide optimum performance for users.
- Large color space
- High system stability
- Broad application diversity
- High pigmentation
- Low ink consumption
- Additional process colors
TAU RSC UV INK
With the launch of Tau 330 RSC label press, the new ink set Tau RSC UV ink has been introduced. During development the focus was on excellent flow characteristics and high edge sharpness.
TAU RSC LOW MIGRATION UV INK
The new Tau RSC Low Migration inks have been developed specially for applications in the food, beverage, cosmetics and pharmaceutical markets.
DURST SOFTWARE ECOSYSTEM
All Tau printers are equipped with Durst Workflow Label new software solution and the monitoring tool Durst Analytics. This turns the printer into a production unit from day one.
To integrate e-commerce businesses, Durst offers a scalable solution for B2C and B2 with Durst Smart Shop. All Durst software can be modularly extended and managed with a web-based user interface.
DURST SOFTWARE MODULES
SMART SHOP
Durst Smart Shop is an innovative online shop system for the complete handling of your print and internet orders. Offer and sell your products and printing services on the internet.
The Durst Smart Shop has all the essential functions of a web shop, enhanced by advanced calculations, realistic 3D previews and the use of print-specific attributes in the product configuration.
WORKFLOW LABEL
Durst Workflow Label is a browser- based prepress and print production solution combining data, output preparation and color management to ensure efficient production with optimal results in the shortest possible time.
A smart and simple solution to manage the print production. Easy data management combined with proven technology for color management and ripping takes your productivity to a new level
ANALYTICS
Durst Analytics helps to increase transparency of your production output and to monitor your printing systems. Easily determine your material, ink usage and productivity all at a glance.
A web-based dashboard for your daily production figures such as print job statistics and productivity. Monitoring of the current status of the printing system and critical issues prevent downtime and enable faster reaction times for trouble shooting and support.
SOFTWARE FEATURES
PRECISE INK COST ANALYSIS
When print data is uploaded, a complete check and normalization of the data, as well as an exact calculation of ink consumption for the print file, is carried out. The configuration can be done by the user. Whether the production is cheaper only with CMYK, or by using additional process colors, can be calculated immediately.
EXACT COLOR RENDITION
Using material-specific or customer-specific colors, Durst Workflow Label always ensures perfect reproduction also of standardized colors.
HIGH-SPEED RIPPING
Latest improvements have increased the rip speed, especially for heavy variable data jobs. The Harlequin Host Renderer, which is now included with every Durst Workflow Label solution, reduces the ripping time tremendously. In addition, a high-performance workstation with 12 cores further improves the performance.
DURST ANALYTICS
By generating statistics for a defined period, the user can also identify opportunities in the internal workflow to make further improvements in process efficiency.
GRID CHART & COLORBOOK
Spot colors can be set to a specific system, substrate, customer or just a print item to allow easy management of spot colors and specific optimization. With a Grid Chart, all spot colors can be adjusted to fit requirements of your customer. Color books, including all Pantone colors, can be printed by the operator directly out of the Durst Workflow Label.
COLOR MATCHING ON DEMAND
You can automatically adjust any defined spot color using a photospectrometer to ensure a best possible match to your existing proof.