DigiCoater Brochure..pdf

Health & Safety
The DigiCoater is manufactured to CE specification by C&J Inc. The system uses UV
varnishes and washes which must be used in line with health & safety data sheets.
Morgana Systems Ltd has investigated various fluids and is recommending those
detailed overleaf. They must therefore be used and disposed of in line with the
instructions and users should wear the appropriate safety equipment i.e. gloves.
The UV lamp used in the DigiCoater produces ozone. It is therefore STRONGLY
RECOMMENDED that the unit is vented to the outside. A 16.5’ flexible pipe is
included in the price of the DigiCoater. Should the distance to the outside be more
than 16.5’ an additional fan and piping will be required. Morgana Systems Ltd do
not supply these items or fit the supplied venting.
An alternative to outside venting is an ozone elimination unit.
DigiCoater Brochure Ver001 USA Oct 2008
SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions
Weight
Made by C & J and distributed by Morgana Systems Ltd
L 52 x W 37 x H 50 inches
1260 lbs
Power requirement 30 amp 220/240v
Maximum speed (feet per minute) 25 - 98
Maximum coating width
20 inches
Maximum coating length
30 inches
Maximum paper weight 120lbs cover stock +
Coating thickness
6 - 14 microns
Coating technology
100% UV curable
Coating capacity 4 x 6.8l
Available finishes
Gloss/Matt/Linen
Cleaning
Fully automatic
DigiCoater Configurations
Product
Digicoater 20R-2
Morgana Jogger
Morgana 8000 Sheet Feeder
3909 Upland Way, Marietta, GA 30066, Georgia, USA
Tel: 866 463 5060 Fax: 770 565 6163
www.morganausa.com
email: morganausa@comcast.net
Description
20” width 2 roller system
17.7 x 25 inches
17.7 x 25 inches suction feed
900-701 Roller Guard Safety guard
Options/Parts
20” UV Lamp
20” IR Lamp
Smooth, Textured or Mesh Rollers
Silicon Roller (Blue)
Primer Tank Upgrade (if ordered with machine)
Primer Tank Upgrade (on site upgrade includes 2 new rollers)
Available consumables
Varnishes and Washes
Ultra Matt UV Varnish
High Gloss UV Varnish
Biograph (EPDM Safe) UV Wash
Primer
Qty
5 litres
5 litres
5 litres
5 litres
As part of our continued product improvement plan, specifications and information published here are subject to change without notice.
All specifications are dependent on application, type of stock and print engine used. Specifications quoted were measured on uncoated
and unprinted stock.
p r o d u c t b r o c h u r e
DIGITAL FINISHING FOR DIGITAL PRINTERS
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NEW
NEW
DigiCoater

Morgana Systems Ltd is pleased to announce the
release of the DigiCoater, the world’s first fully
automatic micro format UV coater and Primer suitable
for both Digital and Litho printed work. Compatible
print technologies include photo, ink jet, toner based
digital presses, and Litho presses.
Background
A varnish is a liquid coating applied to a printed surface (for example the outside of
a presentation folder) to add a clear glossy, matt, satin, or neutral finish.
Varnishing, also referred to as Coating or Sealing, can be carried out ‘online’. The
varnish is applied directly (within seconds) after the ink is put on the paper, or
‘offline’ by a separate machine, some time after printing.
There are various kinds of varnish that can be applied to printing, but all share some
common characteristics:
A varnish increases colour absorption and speeds up the drying process.
By 'locking in' in the ink under a protective coat, the varnish helps to prevent
the ink rubbing off when the paper is subjected to handling.
Varnishes are used most frequently and successfully on coated papers.
Why UV Varnish?
UV Varnishing
Ultra Violet (UV) Varnishing is a process for achieving a striking type of coating on
printed material. Requiring the use of special Ultraviolet drying machinery, a UV
coating is like a deluxe version of the non-UV varnishes, with the varnish appearing
noticeably richer and more luxurious.
A UV varnish can be applied as either an all-over coating, or as a spot varnish:
Please note that the DigiCoater is not able to “Spot Varnish”
UV Varnishing a document protects it against scratching and enhances the image
Creates a great first impression of the document and the printer
Instantly raises the interest level of the recipient
Adds to the drama and punch of the message
Increases the perceived value of the product
Makes the printing more likely to be read and kept
Compact footprint
Fully automatic operation
Dual path coating stations
Can be used to prime printing stock
Variable coating thickness
Multiple supply tanks with auto wash
Sheet weight 120lbs cover stock +
Filtered recirculation system
Variable speed to 98 feet pm
Adjustable scraper blade
Enclosed system for dust free prints
Adjustable jogger
20 inch widths (17.7 inch from feeder)
Fully adjustable air feeder
The World’s First Fully
Automated Micro Format UV
Coater and Primer Coating
System
The DigiCoater is the World’s First Fully Automated Micro Format UV Coater and
Primer Coating System that also has the ability to apply both an aqueous primer
(for uncoated media to be printed) and a post print UV protective coating from the
same device. All this in the footprint of less than half that of traditional devices.
The DigiCoater is compatible with most print technologies including liquid ink and
toner based digital engines, photo, ink jet, conventional litho digital and more…
Multifunctional
The DigiCoater does the job of three machines in one. Coating, priming and curing.
Its patented Primer Coating & IR Curing Station, solves printing media consistency
issues. Now you can primer-coat unique uncoated media to give superior and
consistent printing results, cut down on set up times and limit colour correcting to
a minimum. Once printed, you can apply a UV protective coating in either hi-gloss
or matt.
The design of the DigiCoater allows both matt and gloss to be available for
immediate use at all times. Alternatively, 2 different textures can be available at
all times i.e. smooth and linen. This unique feature greatly improves productivity
and reduces waste.
The universal feeder can be used to feed other finishing devices such as laminators
or ink jet printers.
Please note that when the priming station is fitted only one coating station is
available.
Latest Technology
The DigiCoater uses an innovative touch screen interface to monitor and control
every action from roller position to
coating selection and flow.
Easy To Use
Simple one-finger operation. Never
before has operation of a UV Coater
been so easy. The intelligent touch
screen interface allows you to
control every aspect of production
from start to finish. Variable data
fields allow you to precisely control
throughput speed. Select from
primer, coating station and which
coating tanks to use. Clean ups are fully automatic with cleaning and drain times
specified through the touch screen control panel.
Types of Varnish
Gloss Varnish
A gloss varnish is often used to enhance the appearance of documents, brochures or
flyers, as the coating reflects back the light and makes colours appear richer and
more vivid. A gloss coating can add impact to the print, especially in sales or
promotional material, where optimum presentation of images is important.
Matt Varnish
A matt varnish gives the printed surface a non-glossy, smooth look. This type of seal
is sometimes used to ‘soften’ the appearance of a printed image. Small text in a
leaflet or booklet can be easier to read on a surface coated with matt vanish as the
coating scatters the light and reduces glare.
Textured UV Varnish
A textured UV varnish allows the designer to create a special effect on the printed
surface. This technique can also be used to reinforce the tactile properties of the
product that is being depicted i.e., the effect of linen finish paper.
Coverage
Coverage is dependent on the thickness of the coating and the absorption of the
stock being used. Test results show coverage between 250 and 800 17 x 11” sheets
per litre of coating solution.
Why use substrate primers
Primers are coatings applied to substrates to achieve maximum printing
performance. High quality digital printing requires substrates to have high levels of
chemical and physical consistency. Most synthetic substrates can be upgraded to
such levels with the application of substrate primers.
Primers can be applied to suitable substrates at the client site to reduce costs and
increase substrate diversity. A variety of Flexo and Gravure coating machines can
be used for this purpose.
Substrate primers improve ElectroInk transfer, fixing and adhesion. They also
maximize the life span of press consumables, like the PIP foil and machine blanket.