Banner on KM 6501/5501

[alev]

Hello,
we are considering a new machine, and we are stuck between the Km 5501 and the X700..
One of the things that can make us go with the Km could be it's ability to print banner (up to 13"x47")

Is anyone using a 5501/6501 for prints larger than a3+ ?
Does it need the creo controller to do this ? Is it reliable ?

Thanks

 

[Digital Press Guy]

While many of the KM models will print banners, to the best of my knowledge neither the C6501 nor C5501 will support banner printing. This is not a function of what RIP you have as I remember the issue it has to with physical limitations of the imaging unit.

I could be wrong on this as I've been away from KM products for a while. But I'd strongly suggest you see one print banners before buying based on that capability.

Good Luck.

 

[X33]

where would you get a sheet of paper that is 13"x47"?

 

[Mark]

I don't see how the KM 6501 could print 47"!

 

[alev]

@X33 ..i don't need to print 13x47, but 13x27.5 (33x70cm) is quite common for posters here in europe

@Mark
the km sales rep told us that "it should be possible" but didn't give us any further detail or cost..
I also found this post that confirm that the machine is actually capable of printing banners:
http://printplanet.com/forums/digital-printing-discussion/16355-questions-km-c6501

but what I would like is some real feedback from someone who is actualy using the machine to print this kind of jobs.. anybody out there?

Thanks

 

[UberTech]

I have seen a creo patch to enable banner printing but it would seem they jumped the gun a bit as KM have not released the firmware to enable this! In any case you will not be able to use any finishing options or a PF unit. So you are restricted to a LCT and catch tray when the appropriate firmware is released.

 

[GregNac19]

Why don't you look at a Xerox phaser printer like the 7760 that can handle banners.
Phaser 7760 Color Laser Printer for Tabloid Graphics Design Applications

 

[resolute]

I just bought an Oce CS665 - esentially a 6501 -- it took some effort and pushing with Oce - but we located the softswitch to allow for long paper.

It works fine. There are no problems what so ever with it. We limited outselves to 13 x 40 paper (as we can get 26 x 40 sheets and cut in 1/2) -- but the primary application was newsletters at a 11 x 25.5 trimmed size (3 Panel)

I havent had the machine that long that we have experienced any problems with it yet. That is all I can report.

 

[Kevin H]

I just bought an Oce CS665 - esentially a 6501 -- it took some effort and pushing with Oce - but we located the softswitch to allow for long paper.

It works fine. There are no problems what so ever with it. We limited outselves to 13 x 40 paper (as we can get 26 x 40 sheets and cut in 1/2) -- but the primary application was newsletters at a 11 x 25.5 trimmed size (3 Panel)

I havent had the machine that long that we have experienced any problems with it yet. That is all I can report.

Just wondering if you are running a Creo or Fiery???

 

[UberTech]

This seems to only be for IC-408 or creo.

 

[resolute]

Actually it works on all the rips. The machine needs to be softswitch set to do have this functionality - it has nothing to do with the RIP. I wish I knew what the setting was... I will ask the tech if he is willing to tell me -- and then I can post it.

 

[UberTech]

I beg to differ Bizhub Konica Minolta

 

[CS665]

What part of the country are you in? I have customers in my area who have asked me about this. I would like to get in contact with the support people in your area to learn this work around.

 

[grouimaging]

I would like banner info also

I would like banner info also

I would like to get the info regarding this "softswitch" what would allow the KM6501 to print a 11x25.5inch print. This would be a pain if you can't do that with the finishing equipment still in place. I have a saddlestitch unit on both of my machines.

I hope you can post how this is done soon. thanks.