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| Ultara
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The Ultara 36
imagesetting system is a workhorse for high volume and
tight deadline production of documents up to 360mm (14.2
inches) wide. Recording at any of 10 resolutions up
to 1200 dpcm (3048 dpi), with speeds up to over 135.4cm
(53 inches) per minute, the Ultara 36 system creates
high quality images on film, RC paper, or paper or polyester
based plate mate-rials. |
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Ultara 36 system includes two internal Page Buffer drives.
These ensure data flow for constant speed imaging and
allow the system to literally run nonstop when a steady
stream of pages are available. It can be equipped with
Multiport Option to accept input from up to four Panther
RIPs. Because each RIP interfaces via a SCSI-2 interface,
systems of multiple Rips and recorders can be configured
to operate on a next available basis without an external
multiplexer. The Ultara 36 is supplied with one PantherRIP
III. Alternatively the Ultara 36 can be installed on
any Laserbus system allowing it to be driven by RipExpress
or PrintExpress . |
| The
Ultara 36 imagesetter has a repeatability specification
of ±25µm (0.001") over eight platesup to 61cm (24 inches)
deep, so color registration is accurate even for long
pages, 2-up impositions, and extra spot colors. |
| Equipped
with high-capacity supply and take-up cassettes, the
Ultara 36 system requires little operator attention.
Media is automatically cut when the take-up cassette
is full -- but never in the middle of a page! For even
more automated operation, an Ultara 36recorder can optionally
be interfaced to an online processor. |
| Technical
Specifications |
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| Exposure
principle |
Exposure onto
moving film driven by a capstan controlled transport. |
| Maximum exposure
format |
14.2 inches wide
(360mm) x any depth limited only by page buffer
size |
| Material widths |
8"(203mm), 12"(305mm),
13.3"(338mm), 14" (355mm) and 15" (381mm) |
| Light source |
Visible red laser
diode (670 nm) |
| Photo material |
Red sensitive film,
paper or polyester plate up to 0.008" thick. |
| Resolutions and
imaging speed |
900 dpi..........53.3"/min
1016 dpi........47.2"/min
1200 dpi........40"/min
1270 dpi........37.8"/min
1524 dpi........31.5"/min
1800 dpi........26.7"/min
2032 dpi........23.6"/min
2400 dpi........20"/min
2540 dpi.........18.9"/min
3048 dpi.........15.7"/min |
| Laser spot size |
Continuously variable
from 16µm at 2400 dpi to 30µm at 900 dpi |
| Positioning accuracy |
+/- 102 µm (0.004")
over 24" depth |
| Repeatability |
± 25µm (0.001") typical
over 8 contiguous color separations, nominal 610mm
(24") in length |
| Interface |
SCSI to Panther
RIP or to Laserbus adaptor |
| Footprint size |
53" x 28" |
| Cassette capacities |
Supply:
Up to 75m (246') paper, film, or plate material
(depending upon media type and vendor packaging
configurations). Adjustable for use with media
widths: 203mm (8"), 305mm (12"), and 338mm (13.3"),
356mm (14") and 381 (15"). A special cassette
is required for 15" media.
Take-up:
up to 15.2m (50') for 102µm (0.004") thickness
film or paper (plate material capacity may vary).
A separate cassette is required for each media
width: 203mm (8"), 305mm (12"), 338mm (13.3")
356mm (14") and 381 (15") One 356mm (14") media
cassette is included. |
| Cassette capacities
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Optional take-up cassette
for 178/203µm (0.007"/0.008") thick film or direct-to-plate
media (approximately 6.1m (20') capacity; varies
with media type). A separate cassette is required
for each media width. |
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