Rho 161 TS - Roll-to-roll UV Inkjet Printer for Traffic Sign Applications

The Durst Rho 161 TS is a “large format” 62-in. roll-to-roll UV-curable inkjet printer designed to print long-lasting traffic signs, for manufacturers of traffic signs. The Rho 161 TS is a further development of the Rho 160R printer and is escpecially developed for printing directly onto 3M High Intensity Prismatic Sheeting HIP 3930, 3M Diamond Grade Cubed Sheeting DG3 4090 and 3M Engineer Grade Sheeting 3290I media types and offers exceptional productivity, quality and flexibility. Designed for the use of 3M UV Ink Series 8800, the Rho 161 TS can print Traffic Signs, with a durability of up to 12 years MCS warranty, while meeting key requirements in terms of retro-reflectivity and color boxes and reducing significantly cycle time and production workflow steps.

Advantages of the Rho 161 TS
• Direct Digital UV Inkjet-Printing System for producing long lasting Highway Traffic signs & general
traffic signs
• Printer designed for printing onto 3M High Intensity Prismatic Sheeting HIP 3930, 3M Diamond Grade
Cubed Sheeting DG3 4090 and 3M Engineer Grade Sheeting 3290I media types
• Meeting the European Traffic standards, 3M CRYK inks are specifically developed to match the traffic sign
color boxes.
• 12 year 3M MCS warranty (durability, reflectivity, traffic colors) are provided when using 3M UV Ink Series 8800
• Reduced operating steps and higher flexibility with digital production workflow.
• Excellent print quality with a resolutuion of 400/600 dpi (addressable)
• High output speed – up to 65 m2/hr (700 sq ft/hr) in 2 Pass Mode at 400 dpi
• Easy Operation with Durst Rho 161 TS proprietary user software based on Linux
• High reliability and 24/7 unattended printing
• Fast media changing with minimum media waste
• Maximum printing width 157,5 cm (62 in.)
• Maximum printing length – limited by the roll length