RF84 – 8′ x 4′
Fluid Color RF84
8′ × 4′ industrial flatbed production powered by Ricoh Gen6 printheads with speeds up to 44 boards per hour.
The Fluid Color RF84 is an industrial LED UV flatbed printer designed for high-volume direct-to-substrate production. With Ricoh Gen6 printhead technology, a 98.42 × 48.03-inch print area, water-cooled LED UV curing, and production speeds up to 44 standard 4 × 8-foot boards per hour, the RF84 combines speed, print quality, and rigid-media versatility in a robust production platform.
Full 4′ × 8′ Flatbed Production
The RF84 is designed around one of the most common sheet sizes in rigid graphics production. Its 98.42 × 48.03-inch print area accommodates standard 4 × 8-foot boards while providing the industrial features needed for dependable day-to-day production.
With Ricoh Gen6 industrial printheads, independently controlled vacuum zones, automatic media thickness measurement, and configurations supporting up to 18 printheads, the RF84 provides a flexible platform for demanding direct-to-substrate applications.
Up to 44 Boards Per Hour
The RF84 is designed for production environments where board throughput matters. Express mode reaches up to 44 standard 4 × 8-foot boards per hour.
Outdoor mode delivers production speeds up to 23 boards per hour, while Quality mode reaches up to 11 boards per hour.
Built Around 4′ × 8′ Board Production
The RF84 combines a full 4 × 8-foot-class printing area, industrial flatbed construction, powerful vacuum control, and UV LED curing to support high-quality direct printing on rigid substrates.
8′ × 4′ Print Area
A 98.42 × 48.03-inch print area is designed to accommodate standard 4 × 8-foot rigid sheets.
Up to 3.93″ Thick
Print directly onto rigid substrates up to 100 mm, or 3.93 inches, thick.
Pin Registration
A simple pin registration system assists with consistent media positioning on the flatbed.
Powered by Ricoh Gen6 Printheads
The RF84 uses industrial Ricoh Gen6 printhead technology with configurations ranging from 2 to as many as 18 printheads. Double-row and triple-row configurations allow the printer to be configured around production speed, ink requirements, and application needs.
2–18 Ricoh Gen6 Printheads
Configure the RF84 from 2 printheads up to 18 industrial Ricoh Gen6 printheads.
Double & Triple Row Configurations
Flexible printhead architecture supports a range of production configurations.
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 requires precise media placement, strong vacuum hold-down, and protection for the print system. The RF84 incorporates production-focused features designed to support consistent output across full-size rigid sheets.
Independently Controlled Vacuum Zones
Independently controlled vacuum zones maximize substrate hold-down power during printing.
Pin Registration System
Simple registration pins assist with repeatable positioning of rigid media on the print bed.
Automatic Thickness Measurement
Automatically measures media thickness to simplify setup across different rigid substrates.
Vacuum Pump Silencers
Silencers on the powerful vacuum pumps help reduce operating noise during production.
Printhead Crash Protection
Crash bars help protect the printheads from potential substrate strikes.
Static Suppression
Integrated static suppression helps support consistent print performance across challenging media.
More Than Standard CMYK
The RF84 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 RF84 combines full-size board capability, Ricoh Gen6 printhead technology, and direct-to-substrate production for a broad range of commercial graphics applications.
Signage
Produce indoor and outdoor signage directly to full-size rigid sheets.
Display Graphics
Create retail displays, POP graphics, exhibition panels, and promotional graphics.
4′ × 8′ Panels
Print directly onto standard 4 × 8-foot rigid sheets and panels.
Specialty Printing
Optional white and varnish expand specialty direct-print applications.
Production Boards
Automatic print-cycle capability helps maximize throughput on repeated board jobs.
RF84 Specifications
Key production specifications for the Fluid Color RF84.
Why Choose the RF84?
The RF84 combines full 4 × 8-foot board capability, Ricoh Gen6 industrial printhead technology, powerful vacuum control, and high production speeds in an industrial LED UV flatbed platform.
✓ Up to 44 4 × 8-foot boards per hour
✓ 98.42 × 48.03-inch print area
✓ Ricoh Gen6 industrial printheads
✓ 2–18 printhead configurations
✓ Double- and triple-row configurations
✓ Up to 1200 × 2400 DPI addressability
✓ CMYK with optional white and varnish
✓ Maximum substrate thickness of 3.93 inches
✓ Independently controlled vacuum zones
✓ Vacuum pump silencers
✓ Pin registration system
✓ 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
Full-Size Board Production. Industrial Performance.
Talk with Fluid Color about how the RF84 can add high-volume 4 × 8-foot flatbed production, Ricoh Gen6 printhead technology, and flexible direct-to-substrate printing to your operation.
