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The HP Scitex XL1500 digital printing system provides a full solution for almost any super-wide format need. It offers easy switching between four, six, and eight colors; long-lasting vibrant color; fine text; zero gap between files; and a high quality-to-speed ratio. Printing in high-quality or draft mode, in almost any size, format or media, the HP Scitex XL1500 enables you to produce virtually any close- or long-viewing application, enabling a particularly fast ROI. Applications include: indoor, outdoor, backlit signage; flexface billboards, banners, posters, building coverings, vehicle graphics, double-sided applications, pop-up displays, and truck curtains; and textiles, including carpets, wallpaper, and theater drops. |
High-performance dedicated RIP
Onyx® PosterShop® RIP, a leading RIP for four, six and eight-color systems, is optimized for the HP Scitex XL1500. Optimized features include: |
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Enhanced color management — control saturation, gray levels, and color replacement. |
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Improved productivity — "work in parallel" option enables a file to undergo RIP while the operator works on the next file. |
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High ease of use. |
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Wide support for image formats. |
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Maximum productivity
Numerous features and options boost productivity, enabling a high quality-to-speed ratio. Now you can meet tight deadlines and still achieve the high quality your customers demand. |
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Load file while printing — quickly transition between jobs by loading the next file while the current job is printing. |
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Print at high speed (new!) — draft mode printing at up to 124 sqm/hr (1,333 sqft/hr) is suitable for many long-viewing applications. |
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Multi-roll printing — save time and cost by printing on up to three rolls simultaneously. |
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Free-fall option — the printed substrate flows down or is collected on a secondary bar, so you can save time by cutting and preparing one print while the next one is being printed. |
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Skip white possibility — saves time on low print-coverage applications. |
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Superb quality in multiple modes
Optimized selection of modes for high quality or high production, from draft to high quality. |
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Easily switch between four, six or eight colors according to the needs of the job. |
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Maximum resolution of up to 370 x 740 dpi. |
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HP Supertext enables high clarity on small and fine text. |
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High media versatility
Enjoy the freedom to print on almost any media, from standard to high-profit. |
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Any width and any length, in virtually any thickness. |
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Large variety of recommended media. |
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Integrated drying system
Strong, versatile, and fully controllable drying mechanism based on infrared devices enables different heating levels, so you can balance application and media needs with efficient electricity consumption. |
Advanced, user-friendly software
Front-end software designed to improve your workflow and enable precise, high-quality printing on every job. |
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Superb ease of use — enhanced by a robust workflow and intuitive graphical user interface (GUI). |
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Enhanced productivity and control — features include background loading of files, tile, crop files, media tracking, queue and archive, file info. |
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Quality enhancers — flip files for backlit jobs, color correction tools, unique close-viewing screening option, precision split curves. |
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Print head carriage
Advanced head carriage structure, with 32 print heads, provides high fire frequency and enables high-quality results. |
Backlit and double-sided printing
Prints backlit and double-sided applications with accurate registration between both sides. |
Eight dedicated ink colors
Dedicated HP Scitex XL300 Supreme inks enable optimized usage of your printer and consistent production. |
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Extend color gamut. |
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Enhanced image quality — special dark/light ink reservoir structure ensures minimum graininess, maximum natural color, and highly accurate registration. |
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| SPECIFICATIONS |
| Technology |
| Drop-on-demand, piezoelectric inkjet |
| 8-color: C,M,Y,K, LC,LM,LY,LK process |
| Switchable between 4, 6 and 8-color process¹ |
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| Resolution (max) |
| 370x740 dpi² |
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| Print size (max) |
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| HP Scitex XL1500 5 meters — 5 m / 16.4 ft |
| HP Scitex XL1500 3 meters — 3.2 m / 10.5 ft |
| HP Scitex XL1500 2 meters — 2.2 m / 7.2 ft |
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| media roll |
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| Speeds (max) |
| HP Scitex XL1500 5 meters — 124 sqm/hr / 1,333 sqft/hr |
| HP Scitex XL1500 3 meters — 118 sqm/hr / 1268 sqft/hr |
| HP Scitex XL1500 2 meters — 105 sqm/hr / 1129 sqft/hr |
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| Media |
| Width (max): |
| HP Scitex XL1500 5 meters — 5.2m / 17ft |
| HP Scitex XL1500 3 meters — 3.4m / 11.2ft |
| HP Scitex XL1500 2 meters — 2.4m / 7.9ft |
| Handling: Roll-to-roll or roll-to-sheet printing |
| Types: Self-adhesive vinyl, PVC, mesh, fabrics, flexface banner, paper, and more. |
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| Ink |
| HP Scitex XL300 Supreme. |
| Pigment and solvent-based. Supreme ink is UV-durable for up to two years³ |
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| RIP |
| Onyx® PosterShop® dedicated RIP |
| Input: |
| All popular graphic file formats, including: EPS, PostScript level 3 and PDF |
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| TIFF PPI: resolution 23 dpi |
| TIFF bitmap (pre-separated): resolution 46-370 dpi |
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| Control station |
| Interface: Network (Ethernet, TCP/IP), CD |
| Hardware:Pentium IV, 512Mb RAM, 3.2GHz, 36GB hard disk, 15in. flat screen, network card |
| Software: Dedicated HP Scitex XL1500 software, Windows 2000 compatible |
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| Operating requirements |
| Electrical Voltage: 220-240V, 3Ph, 50/60Hz, 63A per phase/ 110-120V, 3Ph, 60Hz, 63A per phase |
| Power consumption: 30 KVA (max) |
| Air pressure: 6 - 8 atm |
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| Operating environment |
| Temperature: 20 - 25°C /68 - 77°F |
| Humidity: 40 - 70% non-condensing |
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| Physical characteristics |
| Size (HWD): |
| HP Scitex XL1500 5 meters — 2 x 6.5 x 1.5m / 6.7 x 21.3 x 4.9ft |
| HP Scitex XL1500 3 meters — 2 x 4.7 x 1.5m / 6.7 x 15.4 x 4.9ft |
| HP Scitex XL1500 2 meters — 2 x 3.6 x 1.5m / 6.7 x 11.8 x 4.9ft |
| Weight (net): |
| HP Scitex XL1500 5 meters — 3,700kg / 8,222lbs |
| HP Scitex XL1500 3 meters — 2,900kg / 6,444lbs |
| HP Scitex XL1500 2 meters — 2,300kg / 5,111lbs |
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| Special features |
| Switch between four, six and eight colors and back |
| Load file while printing |
| Sample mode — sharp eight-point text |
| Multi-roll handling |
| Backlit and double-sided printing |
| Skip white |
| HP Supertext |
| Zero gap between files |
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| * Only available in HP Scitex XL1500 3m |
| ** Apparent in XL quality mode and sample mode |
| *** According to standard ASTM-D2565-99 |
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