Tanto 6120
O U T P U T
TANTO 6120
High-end imagesetter
Quality
HIGH-SPEED EIGHT-UP WITH SUPERIOR QUALITY
Reliability
Slash the time barrier
microns helps assure that images are recorded
Productivity
The Tanto 6120’s imaging speed is the key
clearly and crisply even at the highest resolutions,
ingredient in a total recipe for high throughput.
while spot size variability helps optimize image
The Tanto 6120 is a high-
For a media size of 810 x 1,120 mm
quality at each resolution setting.
end, external-drum, 8-up
(31.8” x 44.1”) at 2400 dpi without punching,
* Available only with TaigaSPACE
it can comfortably output 20 flats per hour.
imagesetter that lets you
Even when equipped with an automatic, inter-
High precision
consistently get more jobs
nal punching option, it will still output 17
The Tanto 6120’s advanced external drum
done in less time. It can han-
flats per hour of three-pin punched film in
design delivers extremely high precision imag-
perfect register. To achieve this impressive
dle media sizes up to 838 x
ing. This design allows the high-powered LED
speed, a high-power LED array simultaneously
imaging head to be positioned extremely close
1,145 mm (33” x 45”) and
images a 120 channel-wide swath while the
to the media. It can always place spots from a
has six resolution settings
drum spins at up to 510 rpm. What's more, it
position perpendicular to, and at a constant,
between 1,200 and 4,000
can receive data at a full 16 MB/sec through
short distance from, the media. This assures
its F-PIF (fast PIF) interface, which further
consistent spot addressability. The Tanto 6120 is
dpi. It can be used to image
enhances its throughput capabilities.
so accurate that it excels even at difficult tasks
six different sizes of positive
like outputting multiple separations of a single
and negative films, as well as
Choice of formats and resolutions
page on the same sheet of media. This is made
RC paper and polyester
The Tanto 6120’s maximum media size of
possible by preventing film distortion with a
838 x 1,145 mm (33” x 45”) supports 8-up out-
low-stress
CTP plates. Its media han-
put with plenty of room to spare, while the mini-
loading sys-
dling system is second to
C
Y
mum media size of 610 x 830 mm (24” x 32.7”)
tem that puts
none. It has an easy-to-use
is suitable for A2 or 4-up output. It has six imag-
minimal ten-
touchscreen interface and is
ing resolutions, 1200, 2000, 2400, 3000, 3500*,
sion onto the
K
M
and 4000 dpi, offering a full array of choices for
media during
supported by a range of
output quality. The minimum spot size of 6.35
loading.
workflow options including
multiple internal punch-
blocks and an inline proces-
RELIABLE,VERSATILE MEDIA HANDLING
sor, as well as a range of
high-powered RIPs.
Multiple imaging choices
Reliable media handling system
The Tanto 6120 can image positive and
The Tanto 6120’s efficient and highly reli-
negative films, RC (resin coated) paper, and
able media handling system assures rapid and
polyester plates. The optional take-up cassette
consistent throughput. An autoloading func-
enables two media flows on the same unit. For
tion makes media handling easy. Once the
example, you could decide to output film to
media is inserted into the magazine, everything
the inline processor, while outputting flexible
from feeding out and cutting the material to
polyester plates to the take-up cassette for later
output can be done automatically in a full day-
processing. With this configuration, a single
light environment. An optional second supply
Tanto 6120 imagesetter can output several
magazine and optional internal punch system
media sizes or media types just by selecting the
further reduce the need for operator interven-
appropriate supply magazine for the job.
tion. On the media output end, a slack zone
between the drum and the outlet to the inline
Easy to use GUI
processor prevents bottlenecks between devices.
Media
The touchscreen interface makes the Tanto
Rollers
6120 easy to set up and operate. It shows
options for output conditions, the type of media
Magazine 1
that is loaded and
Magazine 2
the selected image
Minimum stress on
media, maximum
sizes—it can even
throughput. Dual
relay messages from
magazine, auto
the processor.
media switching.
Slack zone cuts
Drum
idle time.
OPTIONS TO FIT YOUR WORKFLOW
Automatic internal punching
Dual magazine system
that prevents stray chemical vapor from drift-
Punching can be done automatically before
The Tanto 6120 is equipped with a dual
ing from the processor into the imagesetter and
imaging with an internal register punch system.
magazine system (the second supply magazine
adversely affecting film quality.
Punch blocks from Stoesser, Bacher, Protocol,
is optional), which increases efficiency in a
Grapho Metronik, and Screen are available,
variety of ways. If both supply magazines are
Get the most out of the
covering the full range of sizes. Stoesser config-
loaded with the same size film, the unit uses
urations of up to 9 pins can be selected, and
the contents of each sequentially. With a dif-
Tanto 6120 with high-pow-
Stoesser tail-punching is available for the
ferent size of film loaded in each, there is no
ered RIPs
largest supported media sizes, 838 x 1,145 mm
need to stop and reload between jobs. Film,
Screen has a range of RIP’ing solutions to
(33" x 45"), and 838 x 1,030 mm (33" x
RC paper or polyester plates can be loaded in
drive the Tanto 6120. In addition to the
40.5"). All punch blocks can be retrofitted or
either cassette, to be used as needed for each
Harlequin-based HQ-510 series RIPs, there is
replaced in the field, which means the Tanto
job. The unit keeps track of the kind and
the advanced, network production system
6120 can be reconfigured as needed to support
amount of media loaded into it. The dual sup-
Trueflow, as well as the acclaimed workflow
various presses.
ply magazine configuration improves overall
automation system TaigaSPACE. All these offer
efficiency and makes the selection and use of
rastering speeds that help make the most of the
photosensitive media easier.
Tanto 6120’s lighting-fast 8-up imaging capa-
bilities, and all support the 16 MB/sec F-PIF
interface, which provides double the data trans-
mission rate of standard PIF.
If you want quality, stability and speed in
your workflow, Tanto 6120 is the solution.
Punch system
Inline processor
The optional inline processor is a compact
Imaging accelerator board
unit, which helps keep the imagesetter/proces-
for punch alignment
sor’s combined footprint down due to its
This option helps maintain the speed of spi-
bridgeless design. The advanced processor tank
ral mode imaging when you want to use auto-
design reduces chemical evaporation to provide
matic internal punching. You can use this option
more stable processing and reduced chemical
to make sure you get both the maximum imag-
consumption. What’s more, the Tanto 6120’s
ing speed and maximum registration accuracy.
link to the processor features a new air curtain
Space Requirements
D
E
B
C
Dimensions
A
B
C
mm
1,100
830
1,024
inches
43.3
32.7
40.4
A
D
E
mm
1,854
1,650
inches
73.0
65.0
Tanto 6120 with optional inline processor.
Technical Specifications
Model name
Tanto 6120 (DT-R 6120)
Exposure system
External drum
Light source
120 channel, high-power LED array (660 nm)
Resolutions
1,200, 2,000, 2,400, 3,000, 3,500*, 4,000 dpi
Repeatability
±5 microns (±0.2 mil)
Spot size
Variable: 6.35 microns at 4,000 dpi; 21.17 microns at 1,200 dpi
Exposure speed
Up to 14,508 sq.cm/min (2,248 sq.in./min) at 1,200 dpi
Drum speed
270, 420 or 510 rpm
Compatible RIPs
HQ-510PM and PC, T-RIP600, Trueflow
RIP interface
F-PIF
Weight
Basic: 490 kg (1,078 lbs.) Fully equipped: 520 kg (1,144 lbs.)
Environment
Operating: 18–28°C (64.4–82.4°F), 50–70% RH
Down time: 15–33°C (59.0–91.4°F), 30–80% RH
Storage: 10–40°C (50–104°F), 10–80% RH
Power requirements
Single phase 200-230 V 0.9 kW (including blower)
Inline Processor
* Only available with TaigaSPACE.
LD-M1090
Output Sizes
Media sizes
Image sizes
Film/RC paper
33 inch
838 mm (33.0") x 1,145 mm (45.0")
810 mm (31.9") x 1,120 mm (44.1")*
838 mm (33.0") x 1,030 mm (40.5")
810 mm (31.9") x 1,005 mm (39.6")*
31.5 inch
800 mm (31.5") x 1,030 mm (40.5")
772 mm (30.4") x 1,005 mm (39.6")
28 inch
711 mm (28.0") x 1,030 mm (40.5")
701 mm (27.6") x 1,005 mm (39.6")**
26 inch
660 mm (26.0") x 830 mm (32.7")
650 mm (25.6") x 805 mm (31.7")**
660 mm (26.0") x 830 mm (32.7")
632 mm (24.9") x 805 mm (31.7")
24 inch
610 mm (24.0") x 830 mm (32.7")
582 mm (22.9") x 805 mm (31.7")
Polyester plate
31.5 inch
800 mm (31.5") x 1,030 mm (40.5")
772 mm (30.4") x 1,005 mm (39.6")
* When tail punching is used, the imageable width of 810 mm (31.9") is reduced to 793 mm (31.2").
** Punching is not available for these image sizes.
Options
Punches
B1, A1, B2, A2 size internal punch blocks
Stoesser (B1 tail-punch also available), Bacher, Bacher USA, Protocol, Screen, Grapho Metronik
For punching
Imaging accelerator board
Processor
LD-M1090 inline processor
Take-up cassette
Take-up cassette to receive film, RC paper, or polyester CTP plate material
Supply magazine
Second supply magazine
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