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Built on the technological advantages of M&R’s Processor In-Line Multi-Color UV Print/Cure System and the new Switchback UV Curing System, the Advantage expands M&R’s patented reflector technology by increasing lamp output to 400 watts and adding infinitely variable adjustment. Advantage’s unique reflector system is able to use three interchangeable lamp types (Gallium, Mercury Vapor and Iron). The change of lamp type is automatically recognized by Advantage. Operators do not have to be trained to change settings or move jumpers. It’s as simple as changing a bulb. And because of the reflector’s design, when a jobs requires the curing power of only one lamp, a different bulb can be set up in the other reflector. This allows operators to switch repeatedly between substrates requiring different light sources by doing nothing more than activating the proper lamp. The ability to easily select the proper lamp and fine tune wattage reduces the chance that print speeds will have to be reduced to achieve proper curing.

These curing features—400 watt output, infinite wattage adjustment, interchangeable lamps, simplified lamp setup, and dual reflector versatility—speed setup operations, minimize operator skill requirements and bring the best technology available to bear on each substrate type at the fastest speeds possible.  

Advantage’s wide range of features, from the standard up-front microprocessor controls at master control and at each station to the optional Total Recall package complete the design for speed and simplicity in this 21st Century press.

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Bulb Management:
change of bulb type requires no corresponding change of jumpers or settings

• elapsed digital time meter monitors bulb life
• hinged bulb access for easy maintenance
• infinitely adjustable UV bulbs adapt to both heat-sensitive and heat -receptive stock

Bulb Types:

• Mercury Vapor (standard)
• Gallium
• Iron

Color Capacity: 1-8 colors (4 colors standard) Construction:

• rigid steel construction
• print heads maintain machine registration with four-post locking
• motors are maintenance-free servo

Control Center:

• cycle speed adjustable from control panel
• digital keypad with alphanumeric display
• digital microprocessor includes self-diagnostics
• flood / non flood setting leaves screen flooded or un-flooded after print cycle
• head up/down settings allow press to cycle without printing
• production speed monitor for more accurate job costing
• programming and prompts in plain language
• stroke adjustment electronically controlled
• up-front microprocessor controls at master 
  control and at each station

Curing:
separate controls feature two independent UV lamps at each print station 

UV Heads are independently controlled to deliver maximum adjustment and flexibility

UV Settings are continuously adjustable from 100-400 watts per inch
Cycle Rates: 6-color rates approach 700 cycles per hour
Electrical Controls: UL listed
Sprint 2000’s solid-state control center features a fuzzy logic microprocessor.

• two-stage pedal independently controls press and vacuum
• allows hands-free single cycle printing

Index System: sophisticated servo-driven indexer insures accurate, smooth travel
Ink Dip System: retrieval system keeps ink in print area (Patent #5,649,479)

Off-Contact Settings: 

• adjustable
• screen leveling system
• tool-free, four corner off-contact settings allow quick and accurate screen placement at all four corners
• zero off-contact capability offers greater control over print quality

Peel: electronically driven peel featuring flat flood for sharper images with less dot gain.
Print Carriage:

• dynamic braking to keep print carriage out of printing area
• heavy duty ‘chatter-free’ design
• independent drives for print carriage and head lift
  

Print Size Available: 38” x 50” (97 x 127 cm) maximum image size

Registration:

• in-line indexing table maintains excellent registration throughout printing and curing cycles
• master frame with adjustable holder accommodates a wide variety of screen sizes
• micro-registration adjustments and visual guides allow quick and easy set-up
• patented locator system assures high tolerance printing

Screen Management

• easy access assured by high ‘lift-n-lock’ carriage
• pneumatic clamps securely lock frame in place
• screen holders are adjustable to accommodate a wide variety of screen sizes
• screen loading is magazine style for fast 
• screen changes

Sheet Locator System: fast, accurate production from above-table sheet guides
Squeegee/Floodbar: 

• adjustable pneumatic squeegee pressure equalizer maintains uniform pressure across length of squeegee
• calibrated independent and micro-adjustable pressure settings
• electronic speed and length settings
• independent print / flood speed controls
• park position allows easier squeegee / flood bar installation and removal
• pneumatic squeegee / floodbar air locks (includes tool-free angle adjustment)
• pressure and angle adjustments independently set for superior print quality
• tool-free squeegee / floodbar adjustment

Substrates:

• substrates from ultra-thin polyethylene to heavy board stock up to 1” (1.9 cm) thick are handled with ease (Advantage can handle even thicker substrates; contact M&R for details)
• substrate loading station is adjustable

Vacuum Bed:

• 1-3/4” (4.45 cm) thick all-aluminum with heavy gauge construction
• computer-drilled anodized aluminum bed, engineered to stay flat
• vacuum track holds substrates securely during print and high-speed transport operations

Service: 24-hour hotline
Training: access to M&R’s Training Center
Warranty: One-year limited

Products manufactured by M & R Printing Equipment Inc. are offered with limited warranties against defects in materials and workmanship. If M & R Sales and Service, Inc. receives notice of such defects during the warranty period, M & R at their opinion, may repair or replace products which prove to be defective. This warranty extends to the first Buyer only and terminates if the products are transferred or sold to another entity.

Although every effort has been made to provide accurate specifications, M& R Printing Equipment Inc. does not assume any liability for damages, whether consequential or incidental, that may result from the use or misuse of the indicated specifications. M & R Printing Equipment encourages the use of a licensed electrician for the installation of electrical service to this equipment.

M & R Printing Equipment reserves the right to alter specifications in the manufacture of its products.

It is understood and agreed that Seller's liability for any equipment whether liability in contract, in tort, under any warranty, in negligence, in strict liability or otherwise shall not exceed the return of the amount of the purchase price paid by Buyer. Not withstanding the foregoing provision, under no circumstances shall Seller be liable for special, indirect or consequential damages. The price stated for the equipment is a consideration in limiting Seller's liability. No action regardless of form, arising out of the transactions under this Agreement may be brought by Buyer more than one (1) year after the cause of action has occurred. Our warranty as specified is exclusive and no other warranty, whether written or oral, is expressed or implied. M & R specifically disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.