RF53 – 5′ x 3′
Fluid Color RF53
Compact industrial flatbed production powered by Ricoh Gen6 printheads at speeds up to 405 square feet per hour.
The Fluid Color RF53 is a compact industrial LED UV flatbed printer designed for direct-to-substrate production. With Ricoh Gen6 printhead technology, a 62.99 × 39.37-inch print area, water-cooled LED UV curing, and production speeds up to 405 square feet per hour, the RF53 provides a versatile production platform for rigid signage, displays, specialty graphics, and other direct-print applications.
Compact Flatbed. Industrial Capability.
The RF53 gives print providers a compact flatbed platform for direct printing onto rigid materials while maintaining the industrial features needed for reliable production.
With a 62.99 × 39.37-inch print area, Ricoh Gen6 industrial printheads, independently controlled vacuum zones, automatic media thickness measurement, and production speeds reaching 405 square feet per hour, the RF53 delivers a strong combination of size, versatility, and production capability.
Up to 405 Square Feet Per Hour
The RF53 provides multiple production modes so operators can balance throughput and image quality based on the requirements of each job. Express-mode production reaches up to 405 square feet per hour.
Outdoor mode reaches up to 257 square feet per hour, while Quality mode delivers up to 119 square feet per hour.
Built for Rigid-Media Printing
The RF53 combines industrial flatbed construction, precision media positioning, and UV LED curing to support direct printing onto a broad range of rigid substrates.
5′ × 3′ Class Print Area
A 62.99 × 39.37-inch print area provides a versatile platform for signs, displays, panels, and specialty rigid-media work.
Up to 3.93″ Thick
Print directly onto substrates up to 100 mm, or 3.93 inches, thick.
Pin Registration
A simple pin registration system helps operators position rigid media consistently on the flatbed.
Powered by Ricoh Gen6 Printheads
The RF53 uses industrial Ricoh Gen6 printhead technology with configurations from 2 to 4 printheads in a single-row architecture. The platform combines dependable industrial inkjet technology with production-focused flatbed design.
2–4 Ricoh Gen6 Printheads
Configure the RF53 with 2 to 4 industrial Ricoh Gen6 printheads.
Single-Row Architecture
The RF53 uses a single-row printhead configuration designed around its compact flatbed format.
Up to 1200 × 2400 DPI
High addressability supports detailed graphics and professional production-quality output.
Built for Accurate Flatbed Production
Reliable direct-to-substrate production depends on accurate media placement, strong vacuum hold-down, and protection for the print system. The RF53 incorporates production-focused features designed to simplify setup and support consistent output.
Independently Controlled Vacuum Zones
Independently controlled vacuum zones maximize substrate hold-down power during printing.
Pin Registration System
Simple registration pins help provide repeatable positioning of rigid media on the print bed.
Automatic Thickness Measurement
Automatically measures media thickness to simplify setup when moving between different substrates.
Static Suppression
Integrated static suppression helps maintain consistent print performance across challenging media.
Printhead Crash Protection
Crash bars help protect the printheads from potential substrate strikes during production.
TopJet Print Controller
Easy-to-use print control supports efficient day-to-day production operation.
More Than Standard CMYK
The RF53 uses VOC-free UV-curable inks with CMYK plus optional white and varnish, along with water-cooled LED curing technology for a broad range of direct-to-substrate applications.
Optional White Ink
Add white ink capability for specialty graphics, transparent materials, and colored substrates.
Optional Varnish
Optional varnish expands specialty printing possibilities for decorative and enhanced applications.
Water-Cooled LED Curing
Industrial water-cooled LED lamps provide efficient UV curing across production applications.
Built for Versatile Flatbed Production
The RF53 combines a compact footprint, Ricoh Gen6 printhead technology, and direct-to-substrate capability for a broad range of rigid-media applications.
Signage
Produce indoor and outdoor rigid signage directly to board substrates.
Display Graphics
Create retail displays, POP graphics, exhibit panels, and promotional graphics.
Panels
Print directly to rigid panels and sheet materials up to 3.93 inches thick.
Specialty Printing
Optional white and varnish expand specialty direct-print applications.
Short-Run Production
Automatic print-cycle capability helps maximize throughput on repeated rigid-media jobs.
RF53 Specifications
Key production specifications for the Fluid Color RF53.
Why Choose the RF53?
The RF53 combines Ricoh Gen6 industrial printhead technology, a compact flatbed footprint, rigid-media control, and UV LED curing in an industrial direct-to-substrate production platform.
- Print speeds up to 405 square feet per hour
- 62.99 × 39.37-inch print area
- Ricoh Gen6 industrial printheads
- 2–4 printhead single-row configuration
- Up to 1200 × 2400 DPI addressability
- CMYK with optional white and varnish
- Maximum substrate thickness of 3.93 inches
- Independently controlled vacuum zones
- Pin registration system for media positioning
- Automatic media thickness measurement
- Automatic print-cycle printing
- Water-cooled LED UV curing
- Static suppression and printhead crash protection
- Caldera, ONYX, and third-party RIP compatibility
- 3-year parts / 1-year labor warranty
Compact Footprint. Industrial Flatbed Production.
Talk with Fluid Color about how the RF53 can add Ricoh Gen6 flatbed production, direct-to-substrate capability, and flexible rigid-media printing to your operation.
