Flatbed Series
The Fluid Color flatbed printers are reliable, high-speed LED curable flatbed printers. Fluid Color offers more size, configurations, and printhead options than other companies, creating a printer that fits your business needs.
Ricoh Gen6 Print Heads
RF105 / RF84 HG "High Gantry" / RF84 / RF53
                                        RF53
                                    5’ x 3’ LED Flatbed for size-restricted customers. Small size, big possibilities with Ricoh Gen6 printheads.
                                        RF84
                                    Our most popular flatbed size. 4’ x 8’ LED Flatbed with linear rail and Ricoh Gen6 printheads.
                                        RF84 HG "High Gantry"
                                    The RF84 with a 19.68" Z-Axis print height. 4’ x 8’ LED Flatbed with linear rail and Ricoh Gen6 printheads.
                                        RF105
                                    10’ x 5’ LED Flatbed printer with Ricoh Gen6 printheads that fits all your production needs and has great standard features.
Kyocera Print Heads
ZF105 / ZF84
                                        ZF84
                                    Picture above, description below Our most popular flatbed size. 4’ x 8’ LED Flatbed with symmetrical Kyocera printheads.
                                        ZF105
                                    10’ x 5’ LED Flatbed printer with symmetrical Kyocera printheads for the fastest speeds.
All our flatbeds come with the following.
- Greyscale technology for optimal quality.
 - Reliable though simplicity.
 - Linear Magnetic Rail System for increased speed, reliability, and drop placement accuracy.
 - 3.93” maximum Z-Axis print height on most models, and 19.68" on the RF84 HG model.
 - LED Curable inks specifically designed for Fluid Color.
 - Fluid Color has more color configurations to fit any printing needs.
 - Works with Onyx and Caldera.
 - Water-cooled LED lamps with 395nm wavelength.
 - Full bleed capability.
 - Mechanical Registration Pins for added reliability and consistent accuracy.
 - No need for compressed air on Fluid Color flatbed printers.
 - Crash Bars for increased reliability and safety.
 - Integrated Static Reduction Systems for reduced static when printing.
 - Vacuum System that provides maximum holding power.
 - Multiple Zone vacuum table for added versatility.
 - Advanced nozzle open time for increased productivity and less nozzle cleaning.
 - Automatic media height detection.
 - Warranty: Printer – 3 years parts and 1-year labor, labor by an authorized dealer. Computer/ Software – 1-year parts and labor, labor provided by an authorized dealer. PC / Controller – 1-year parts. Printheads - from manufacturer’s defects for 1 yr. Head strikes and operator errors do not cover damaged print heads.
 
Flatbed Datasheet
| Model | RF53 | RF84 (RF84 HG) | RF105 | ZF84 | ZF105 | ||||||
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| Printhead | Ricoh Gen6 | Ricoh Gen6 | Ricoh Gen6 | Kyocera | Kyocera | ||||||
| Number of Printheads | 2-4 (Single row)  | 
2 up to 12 (Triple Row)  | 
2 up to 12 (Triple Row)  | 
4-10 (DR, Symmetrical Array)  | 
4-10 (DR, Symmetrical Array)  | 
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| Print Speeds | 2p-Express up to 405 sq ft/hr 6p-Outdoor up to 257 sq ft/hr 12p-Quality up to 119 sq ft/hr  | 
2p-Express up to 44 boards/hr 6p-Outdoor up to 15 boards/hr 12p-Quality up to 11 boards/hr  | 
2p-Express up to 44 boards/hr 6p-Outdoor up to 15 boards/hr 12p-Quality up to 11 boards/hr  | 
2p-Express up to 60+ boards/hr 6p-Outdoor up to 35 boards/hr 12p-Quality up to 19 boards/hr  | 
2p-Express up to 60+ boards/hr 6p-Outdoor up to 35 boards/hr 12p-Quality up to 19 boards/hr  | 
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| Addressability | up to 1200 x 2400 dpi | up to 3600 dpi | |||||||||
| Print Area | 1.6 m x 1 m (62.99 in x 39.37 in)  | 
2.5 m x 1.22 m (98.42 in x 48.03 in)  | 
3.1 m x 1.6 m (122.04 in x 62.99 in)  | 
2.5 m x 1.22 m (98.42 in x 48.03 in)  | 
3.1 m x 1.6 m (122.04 in x 62.99 in)  | 
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| Max Thickness | 100mm (3.93 in), RF84 HG 500mm (16.98 in) | ||||||||||
| Ink Technology | UV-Curable Inks, Eco-friendly (VOC free) | ||||||||||
| Ink Set | CMYK+Optional White & Varnish | CMYK+Optional White | |||||||||
