XES ColorgrafX X2 Color Ink Jet Printer

The fastest path to sellable color prints

Setting new performance standards

A unique package of specially developed technologies enables the XES ColorgrafX X2 to set
new industry benchmarks in performance and functionality. All of these features add up to
provide you with the fastest, high quality prints available in the industry today.

Designed with productivity in mind

The ColorgrafX X2 excels in a high-volume environment. It has been developed with the
unique demands of the print for pay graphic arts and corporate in-house marketplace in
mind. A full range of speed-maximizing, downtime-reducing features - including the unique
ability to produce sellable prints even in productivity mode - deliver the ultimate in high
volume performance.

High-speed prints: In 720 dpi and 360 dpi modes, 6 colors at 130 to 431 sq. ft. per
hour.

Virtually eliminates the appearance of 'banding' with supported RIP

software even at productivity mode: PixelCorrect is an industry unique patent
pending technology that enables sellable quality images in all printing modes.

Instant drying oil-based ink: XES piezoelectric inkjet technology uses oil-based
inks that eliminate drying time and smudging allowing you and your customers to
walk away with instantly dry prints.

Multiple on-line media rolls: No need to physically change media between jobs,
with multiple rolls you save time and profits with the press of a button. What's more,
the ColorgrafX X2 can print in widths up to 54 wide and up to 300 ft in length.

Piezoelectric for Quality and Versatility

ColorgrafX X2 features piezoelectric inkjet technology, to provide exceptionally crisp and

durable prints. Pigmented oil-based ink ensures instant drying, water resistant, UV stable
prints for enhanced image durability. X2 UV inks with ColorgrafX inkjet media and
recommended laminate types will provide vivid images for up to 3 years outdoors and 10+
years indoors.
An intelligent printing solution

The ColorgrafX X2 printer has been developed with every detail to ensure user friendly
operation and time savings.

Real time feedback monitoring for media roll usage

Automatic intelligent ink head self-calibration processes
Maintenance reducing features such as paper feed correction and auto-cleaning
permanent heads

Key Features

UNIQUE instant drying inks accelerate turn-around time

UNIQUE multiple on-line media rolls increase productivity
Durable, smudge-proof, water-resistant images
Your choice of RIPs: NTX 2.0 RIP or Onyx Postershop 5.0
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ColorgrafX X2 printing speed
Printing Mode Throughput
Productivity 431 sq. ft./hour
Normal 260 sq. ft./hour
Quality 130 sq. ft./hour
Resolution 720 x 720 dpi or 360 x 360 dpi
XES Digital Inks
Pigmented oil-based inks available in six colors (black,
cyan, light cyan, magenta, light magenta, yellow)
Dries instantly, resists smudging
UV and water resistant inks for indoor/outdoor use
Color gamut meets the specification for Web Offset
Printing (SWOP)
Ink capacity 500 ml bottles
XES Media
Presentation Paper, 360 & 720 dpi
Reinforced Paper, 360 dpi
Line Art Paper, 360 dpi
White Matte Film, 360 dpi
Backlit Film, 720 dpi
Pressure Sensitive Vinyl (PSV), 360 dpi
Polyester Cloth and Canvas, 360 dpi
Photobase Paper, 360 dpi
Please contact your XES supplies sales representative at
1-800-538-6468, or visit our web site for the most current
selection of XES media
Electrical requirements
Voltage 100V - 10% to 240V +6%
Frequency 47 to 63 Hz
Capacity 10A or more
Power 300 Watts
Operating 18-30C; 30-70% RH
environment
Interface SCSI-2 host adapter and cable
required for PC and selected Apple
Macintosh systems
Dimensions 77 (W) x 23.7 (D) x 46 (H)
Weight: 529 Ibs (without media &
ink)
Certifications IEC950, EN60950, UL, CSA, CE, FCC
Software ColorgrafX X2 is supported by the
NTX 2.0 RIP with PostScript level 3
support and Onyx Postershop 5.0
software RIP. Please call for new
solution availability.