Advanced Automated Systems Enable Efficient Job Changeover
Semiautomatic Plate Changer Semi-RPC
The Semi-RPC allows plates to be changed quickly and accurately. The operator merely sets the plate on the positioning pins and presses the button. The Semi-RPC does not need the leading edge or tail edge of the plate to be bent.
Fully Automatic Plate Changer Full-RPC (option)
The Full-RPC, both plate mounting and plate removal are automatically performed on all printing units in sequence with single button operation, freeing the operator from all plate changing work. The Full-RPC takes only about 4 minutes and 30 seconds to change the plates on an 8-color press, and eliminates human error for greater plate changing accuracy.
Fully Automatic Simultaneous Plate Changer (option)
The "Full-RPC" conventional fully automatic plate changer ejects the used plates and then inserts the new plates one by one sequentially. Compared to this, the new "Smart-RPC" switches the phase of all plate cylinders to the same position, and then changes the plates simultaneously on all printing units. Thanks to this new system, plate changing can now be performed approx. 2 minutes even though it takes approx. 5 minutes using the conventional Full-RPC for the 928P (convertible 8-color perfector).
Automatic Cleaning Devices
Automatic blanket cleaning device (option), Automatic ink roller cleaning device (option)
Automatic Preset System for Convenient Job Changeover
The 920 series allows the operator to enter preset values for paper size and thickness using the touch-panel display of the PCS-G. The positions of the feeder and delivery section guides and pull side guide can be preset*.
*The pull side guide preset system comes as standard equipment. Paper size preset and impression pressure preset systems are available as options.
RYOBI-matic-D Continuous Dampening System with Hickey Removing Function (option)
The RYOBI-matic-D substantially reduces hickeys on plates by adopting a drive mechanism for the water form roller that creates a rotational speed difference between the water form roller and plate cylinder.
Inline Varnish Coating Boosts Productivity and Adds Value
Inline Coating System
An aqueous or UV varnish coating can be processed inline using a retractable coating unit. When the varnish coating system is not being used, the entire coating cylinder and anilox roller can be easily slid upward at the touch of a button to prevent marking.
Creating the Ideal Digital Workflow Enables Total Control of Printing Quality and Productivity
Management System for Printing Presses [Print Job Manager] (option)
The Print Job Manager connects RYOBI printing presses in a network to perform centralized production schedule management by optimally assigning job data to each press. It also gathers real time information on operating status and automatically generates productivity assessment data for each press. The Print Job Manager is a powerful support tool for printing companies who want to boost productivity.
MIS Connection Software (for CIP4-JDF) (option)
MIS connection software for CIP4-JDF enables real-time exchange using the CIP4-JDF data format for sharing job direction data and production data between the MIS and printing control system. MIS connection software and CIP4-JDF-compatible digital workflow streamline printing company operations by improving productivity and integrating the workflow from sales to production and management.
Image Area Calculating Software [Ink Volume Setter/PPC Server III] (option)
Ink Volume Setter uses PostScript data created on Macintosh computers to calculate the image area ratio for each ink fountain key on a RYOBI printing press, while PPC Server III uses CIP3/CIP4 (PPF) files created with CIP3/CIP4 (PPF)-compatible software on a PostScript RIP. The calculated data is loaded via a USB flash memory or through a network into a Printing Control System connected to a RYOBI printing press. The system then converts the data into the opening degree of each ink fountain key.
Automatic Convertible Perfecting Device Boosts Productivity
Automatic Convertible Perfecting Device Boosts Productivity
Switching between straight printing and perfecting can be performed remotely from the PCS-G. Various perfecting device settings switch automatically to match the paper size. These include the open/close timing of the grippers on the storage drum and turning drum, the position of the paper tail edge suction mechanism*, and the phase of the turning drum and storage drum.
*paper tail edge suction ON/OFF switching is manual depending on the paper width.