• Punched, plate-ready film and 4 colour polyester plates for virtually all B2 or 30" format presses
• 3-roll magazine holds up to 600 feet of film and pliable plate material
• Cast iron internal drum ensures accuracy and repeatability
• Designed for unattended operation - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
• High quality output at all resolutions - 1270, 2540, 3175, 3969 and 5080 dpi
  

The ImageMaker Mercur consists of an image setter and a PS-Link RIP for PostScript™ output. It provides PostScript users with output to film and polyester plates - output that meets the highest professional standards of speed, productivity and quality in the graphic arts industry.

The sophisticated architecture and a screening technology of the ImageMaker Mercur allows high quality out put of line art, text and halftone 4-colour images at 1270, 2540, 3175, 3969 or 5080 dpi. It operates in full daylight.

ImageMaker Mercur

Technical Specifications

RIP
The full range of PS-Link RIPs.
Please ask for details

Exposure
Technology:
Internal drum (i.e. film is stationary during exposure)
Format: - 320 x 762 mm (24.4 x 30.0")
Max speed:
- 1270 dpi: 567 sq in/min
- 2540 dpi: 283 sq in/min
- 3175 dpi: 113 sq in/min
- 3969 dpi: 91 sq in/min
- 5080 dpi: 71 sq in/min

Light Source
Helium Neon Laser (635 nm)
Addressability:
- 1270/2540/3175/3969 dpi
Laser spot size:
- 26/13/10/8 µm
Screen ruling:
- 15-400 lines/cm (37-1000 lpi)

Laser Diode (Infra-red light, 780 nm) (optional) Addressability:
- 1270/2540/3175 dpi
Laser spot size:
- 26/13/10 µm
Screen ruling:
- 15-400 lines/cm (37-1000 lpi)

Argon Ion Laser (488 nm) (optional) Addressability:
- 1270/2540/3175/3969/5080 dpi
Laser spot size:
- 26/13/10/8 µm
Screen ruling:
- 15-400 lines/cm (37-1000 lpi)

Film hold-down:
- Vacuum
Climate control:
- Built-in fan unit or climate control system
Register system:
- Customer-specified register systems (optional)
Film unload:
- To an on-line film processor

Mechanical accuracy of exposure
Overall accuracy: ± 15 µm (0.6 mil)
Repeatability: ± 5 µm (0.2 mil)

Film transport
Automatic loading, punching, cutting, and unloading of exposed material to an on-line film processor.

Photographic material
Antistatic film, paper and polyester plate.
Format:
- min size 400 x 500 mm (15.8 x 19.7")
- max size 620 x 762 mm (24.4 x 30")
Curl:
- 0 to 6 ANSI/ASC PH 1.29-85
Capacity of film magazine:
- Stores up to 3 rolls of film or polyester plate.
Capacity of media rolls:
- 60 metres / 200 feet (0.10 mm / 4 mil)
- 30 metres / 100 feet (0.18 mm / 7 mil)

Operator Console
The ImageMaker is operated from a PC with Purup-Eskofot Control software which features status display for jobs being exposed, as well as status of the ImageMaker Mercur, ie calibration, statistical features.

Options for Imagesetter
- Built-on climate control
- On-line processor
- Laser diode, 780 nm
- Argon Ion Laser
- Customer-specified register system

Power
110-120/208-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz,
2 or 3 phase.
Power supply hold-up time: 20 msec
Consumption: max. 3.2 KVA

Operating Environment
ImageMaker Mercur operates in full daylight.
Room temperature with built-in climate control in the ImageMaker Mercur:
- 15-35°C (59-95°F)
Humidity: 20-80% RH, non-condensing, max. 17g water/kg air
Room temperature without built-on climate control in the ImageMaker Mercur:
- 20°C ±2°C (68°F ±3.6°F)
Humidity: 50% RH, non-condensing

Acoustic noise
Max 55 dBA

Safety
CE UL, FDA approved.

Physical Dimensions
Height: 1400 mm (55.1")
Width: 1720 mm (67.6")
Depth: 750 mm (29.5")
Weight: 100 kg (2400 lbs)
(standard configuration)

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