HP Latex 570 Replacement Specifications Printing Technology • Multi-pass inkjet printing for high-quality graphics, which supports the following products and applications: • Banners • Vehicle wraps (ink technology must support sharp corner wrapping) • Wall murals • Canvas prints • Posters • Signs and displays • Backlit graphics • Textiles and soft signage (particularly polyester fabric) • Floor graphics • Backlit and window graphics (must support white ink) • Event and exhibit graphics • Capable of high-quality, durable prints suitable for both indoor and outdoor applications • All printed media must be able to be finished as soon as it comes off the printer, including lamination. Print Speed • Minimum print speed of 183 ft²/hour in Standard (8-pass) mode (or equivalent) Ink System • Utilizes an economical ink for higher volume prints • High-capacity ink cartridges for extended printing without interruption • Must include a white ink channel. • Ability to support other ink channels, like metallics, clear or specialty colors would be a bonus, but should not eliminate any viable bids. • Environmentally friendly and low-VOC inks, with no need to apply external ventilation Print Quality • Resolution of up to at least 1200 x 1200 dpi • Capability to handle high-color accuracy and consistency, specifically supportive of university brand colors (https://www.brandmarketing.iastate.edu/brand-elements/color-palette/) Media Handling • Supports a wide range of media types, including banners, self-adhesive vinyl's, films, fabrics, papers, wall coverings, canvas, synthetics, mesh, etc. o Supports wide range of profiles for optimum print quality on specific media • Supports media width up to 64 inches and industry standard roll cores. • User-friendly media loading and alignment • Must print roll-to-roll, or have some sort of take-up reel feature for long prints. Controller / Processing • Able to be controlled by ONYX Thrive RIP and Print Workflow • System should be able to notify users if there is need for paper, ink, and predictive parts replacement. • Mus process files quickly, with minimal delay. Supports Additional Features • Built-in spectrophotometer for color management • Automatic adjustments for skew, image registration and alignment • Must have a white ink channel • Supplier should provide all additional options and features in a line-item format.
