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 materials.
The 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. 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 colour registration is accurate even for long pages, 2-up impositions, and extra spot colours.
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.
| Specifications: | |
| 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 colour separations, nominal 610mm (24") in length |
| Interface | SCSI to Panther RIP or to Laserbus adaptor |
| Footprint size | 53" x 28" |
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Cassette capacities
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. 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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