Overview
A perfect match for close-view applications
- Seven picoliter drop size for high-definition image quality and superb transitions, vignettes, skin tones, and shadows
- Powerful LED curing technology
- Optional white, optional light colors (lc, lm, lk)
- Resolution up to true 1200 dpi
- Precise and sharp small size text
- Advanced multi-roll capabilities
- Optional inline finishing system for all-in-one printing, slitting, and collecting
- Versatile media handling capabilities to support a variety of flexible and rigid media
- Industry-leading 3M™ MCS™ Warranty when printing with co-branded EFI and 3M™ UV inks on 3M™ flexible media¹
- Single-operator loading system
- Unique roll loader for up to 300% better media utilization — only 15.7 in (40 cm) of wasted material on every roll loading
- Ink-saving modes
- Carriage height adjustment and optional wrinkle analyzer
- Media saving wizard for revolutionary media stock management
- Optional Mobile operator station with touch screen for maximum convenience
- Supports a rich collection of Optional features that turn the Quantum 3 into an all-in-one multi-purpose printer
- 3.5 meter width
¹ The 3M™ MCS™ Warranty backs graphics printed with the EFI Quantum 3 printer on select 3M flexible media and printed and applied according to 3M Product and Instruction Bulletins. This warranty lasts up to five years on EFI co-branded inks that have a shelf life of 15 months.
Features
- 7 pL drop size
- LED curing technology
- Resolution up to true 1200 dpi
- High-definition image quality and superb transitions, vignettes, skin tones, and shadows
- Precise and sharp small size text
- EFI™ Quantum 3 3M™ SuperRange UV Ink with 3M™ MCS™ Warranty¹
- 3.5 meter width
- Supports the rich collection of Optional features and software that turn the EFI Quantum 5 into an all-in-one multi-purpose printer, including:
- Inline finishing for cutting and slitting
- Automatic backlit printing
- White printing
- Light colors: lc, lm, lk
- Automatic blockout printing
- Wrinkle analyzer
- ID backprint
- Heavy roll loader
- iPhone application
- Vacuum plate for printing on thin sheets and rigid media in a selection of sizes
¹ The 3M™ MCS™ Warranty backs graphics printed with 3M™ co-branded ink and select 3M™ flexible media, printed and applied according to 3M™ product and instruction bulletins. See www.3Mgraphics.com/warranties to register and for more details.
Specs
Printing technology
- Piezo drop-on-demand inkjet technology
- Print heads with inherent 7 pL drop size
- Up to 1200 dpi true resolution
- Colors: C, M, Y, K. Optional LC, LM, LK and white
Media/Handling
- Handles a wide variety of flexible and rigid substrates: up to 138 in (350 cm) max printing width
- Roll-to-roll, free-fall, and multi-roll (2 rolls of 63 in/1.6 m)
- 300% better media utilization — only 15.7 in (40 cm) is wasted on each roll loading
- Optional Vacuum Plate for thin sheets and rigid media up to 0.43 in (11 mm) thick
- Optional Jumbo-roll handling system enables working with large media rolls up to 1,653 lbs (750 kg) for continuous, unattended work
Productivity
- Production: up to 2,314 ft2 (215 m2) per hour
- Quick and easy media loading
- Fast roll-to-roll flatbed switching
- Easy loading and printing in roll-to-roll mode
EFI™ - 3M™ SuperRange XF Inks
- LED-curable UV inks
- Smaller dot gain
- Wide color gamut
- Environmentally friendly
- Superb durability
Environmental considerations
- Compressed air: 95 psi (6.5 bar) airfl ow of 4 cf/m (110 L/min), dry and clean air only (not included)
- Operating temperature: 68 °F to 86 °F (20 °C to 30 °C)
- Humidity:
- Standard range: 30% - 80% (non condensing)
- Optimal range: 50% - 80% (non condensing) - Machine weight: 9,656 lbs (4,380 kg); crated — 12,742 lbs (5,780 kg)
- Height: 82 in (210 cm)
- Width: 264 in (670 cm)
- Depth: 53 in (135 cm)
- Electrical: 230/380 VAC 3 Phase+N+PE 32 Amp 50/60 Hz
- Printing consumption: 1.8 kW, Peak consumption: 4.7 kW - Chiller: Cooling capacity 3.6 kW – required for LED UV curing (included)
Fiery digital front end
Applications
Point-of-Purchase Graphics