HP indigo 18k digital press || Smart Printing Solutions Ltd.

HP Indigo 18K Digital Press is a state-of-the-art B2 sheetfed digital printing solution designed for versatility and exceptional print quality. Leveraging HP Indigo’s renowned Liquid Electrophotography (LEP) technology, it produces prints with a premium, offset-like appearance. This press excels in delivering consistent and precise results across a broad spectrum of applications, from commercial printing to packaging and specialty projects. With compatibility for over 2,000 certified substrates, the HP Indigo 18K supports a wide array of materials, including paper, synthetic options, folding cartons, and specialty media. It accommodates substrates up to 550 microns in thickness, making it ideal for demanding applications like folding cartons and packaging. Additionally, its ability to work with environmentally sustainable materials makes it a responsible choice for modern businesses. The press features seven color stations, enabling it to reproduce a wide color gamut and achieve 97% of the PANTONE® spectrum. Specialty inks, including metallic and fluorescent options, expand creative possibilities, while the press delivers outstanding consistency for branding and high-quality print runs. Advanced automation and artificial intelligence tools streamline workflows, reducing downtime and waste. Features like automated defect detection ensure smooth operations with minimal intervention. Its intuitive interface enhances usability, offering operators real-time notifications, visual guidance, and seamless integration into production environments. Built on the legacy of HP Indigo’s best-selling B2 platform, the 18K Digital Press combines robust reliability with cutting-edge innovation. It is well-suited for businesses seeking to elevate their print offerings with unparalleled quality, efficiency, and versatility.

Feature	Description
Printing Technology	HP Indigo ElectroInk Liquid Electrophotography (LEP) technology.
Print Resolution	1200 x 1200 dpi, offering superior print quality with fine details and sharpness.
Print Speed	Up to 18,000 sheets per hour (sph), providing extremely fast production.
Media Compatibility	Supports a wide range of media, including paper, synthetics, plastics, and self-adhesive labels.
Media Size	Supports media sizes up to 20.9 x 29.5 inches (530 x 749 mm), ideal for larger print formats.
Color Capabilities	Supports up to 7 ink stations, with the ability to use specialty inks (e.g., white, silver, and fluorescent).
Applications	Perfect for commercial printing, flexible packaging, labels, folding cartons, and photo books.
Print Engine	Full-color, single-pass printing with exceptional consistency and quality throughout each print run.
Workflow Automation	Integrated with HP PrintOS for advanced workflow management, monitoring, and remote diagnostics.
Finishing Options	Includes a range of inline finishing options, such as cutting, folding, and binding, for end-to-end production.
Environmental Features	ENERGY STAR certified with reduced power consumption compared to traditional offset printing.
Software Compatibility	Compatible with various industry-standard print management software, including digital workflows for seamless integration.
User Interface	Advanced touchscreen interface for easy navigation, real-time monitoring, and job management.
Maintenance	Self-calibration and advanced diagnostics for low maintenance, along with remote troubleshooting and error reporting.
Print Capacity	Designed for high-volume print jobs, making it ideal for high-demand production environments.

Technical Specifications

Printing speed	3450 sheets per hour 4/0; 4600 sheets per hour in EPM 3/0; 1725 sheets per hour 4/4; 4600 sheets per hour 1/1 (monochrome)
Image resolution HP Indigo 18K HP Digital Press HP Indigo 18K HD Digital Press	812 dpi at 8-bit, writing system addressability: 812 dpi (virtual 2438 x 2438 dpi) 1625 dpi (virtual 4876 x 4876 dpi) RIP: 812 dpi at 8-bit
“ Fine line RIP” image resolution (option) for HD only	Addressability: 1625 dpi (virtual 4876 x 4876 dpi) RIP: 1625 dpi at 8-bit full pipeline
Line screens HP Indigo 18K Digital Press HP Indigo 18K HD Digital Press	175, 180m, 180EPM, HMF-200 LPI 175, 230, 250 LPI
Sheet size	Maximum sheet size: 29.5 x 20.81 in (750 x 530mm) (In-house cutting: 29.527 x 20.866 in) Minimum sheet size: 20.1 x 11.7 in (510 x 297mm) for simplex; 20.1 x 13 in (510 x 330) for duplex
Image size	29.1 x 20.1 in (740 x 510mm) maximum
Paper weight	Uncoated media: 50 lb text to 150 lb (70-400 gsm) cover. Coated media: 60 lb text to 150 lb (90-400 gsm) cover; Thickness 3-18 pt. (75-450 microns); Thick substrate kit up to 24 pt. (up to 600 microns)
Feeder	Palette feeder 33.4 in (850 mm) of media. Drawer feeder: Two or four drawers (option), each with 11.8 in (300 mm) of media
Stacker	Main stacking tray with 33.4 in (850 mm) stack height supporting offset jogging
Print servers (DFE)	PrintOS Production Pro for Commercial
Press dimensions	Length: 320 in (8000 mm); Width: 185 in (4700 mm); Height: 94 in (2400 mm)
Press weight HP Indigo 18K Digital Press HP Indigo 18K HD Digital Press	24,250 lb (11,000 Kg) 24,470 lb (11,100 Kg)
Cloud connectivity	Via HP PrintOS

HP Indigo ElectroInks

Standard 4-color printing	Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Black
5-color printing	Use the 5th ink station
HP IndiChrome 6-color printing	Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black, Orange, and Violet
HP IndiChrome Plus 7-color printing	Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black, Orange, Violet, and Green
Specialty inks	Premium White, Light Cyan, Light Magenta, Fluorescent Pink, Vivid Pink, Vivid Green, Transparent, Digital ink Primer (DIP), Invisible Yellow
HP IndiChrome off-press spot inks	HP IndiChrome Ink Mixing Service for spot color creation using CMYK as well as Orange, Violet, Green, Reflex Blue, Rhodamine Red, Bright Yellow, and Transparent
PANTONE® colors	Supports PANTONE PLUS®, PANTONE MATCHING SYSTEM®, and PANTONE Goe™ HP Professional PANTONE Emulation Technology using CMYK on-press; HP IndiChrome on-press; HP IndiChrome Plus on-press; HP IndiChrome off-press for achieving up to 97% of the PANTONE® color range

Options

Print server (DFE)	PrintOS Production Pro for Commercial
Expanded color capabilities	6 or 7 ink stations
Auto Alert Agent	Enables on-press quality alert system, Inline print quality inspection system, automatically discard defective sheets
One Shot process kit	Enables printing on synthetics, metalized and canvas using HP Indigo One Shot technology
HD Imaging	812 dpi at 8-bit, writing system addressability: 1625 dpi (virtual 4876 x 4876 dpi)
Fine line RIP	1625 dpi at 8-bit full pipeline (HD Imaging is pre-requisite for this option)
Thick Substrate Kit	Supports media up to 600 microns thick**
Clear media printing	Supports printing on clear substrates***
5 input source feeder	Additional two drawers that connect to the existing two drawers and pile
In-line finishing connector	Allows in-line connectivity to verity of Indigo’s finishing partners
Dual X-align	Align sheets to both operator and non-operator side