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Digital Equipment Evaluation Report

CET Color Q5-500h UV Hybrid Printer Oct. 2015

Description of MachineThe CET Color Q5-500h UV Hybrid printer utilizes the latest Ricoh Gen5 Printhead with variable dot, true greyscale imaging with 7, 14, and 21 pl dots at a native resolution of 600 dpi. No VOC UV inks require no special ventilation. 98” (2.5m) x roll length maxi-mum media area. Printer has a 4-zone vacuum system, UV Curing lamps, and auto height detection system for media up to 2” (50 mm) thick. Printer has optional front and rear extension tables to facilitate printing on rigid media up to 2.25” (57 mm) thick.

SpecificationsHeight: 52 in. (1321 mm)Width: 189 in. (4800 mm)Depth: 39 in. (991 mm)Weight (w/stand): 2645 lbs. (1200 kg)Country of Manufacture: China and US

Print Width/Print DimensionsMax Print Width: 98 in. (2.5 m)Max Print Length: Limited by roll lengthMax media roll weight 200 lbs. (91 kg)Roll outer diameter (maximum) 8.7 in. (220 mm)Max Media Thickness (for printing): 2.25” (57 mm)

Number of ColorsCMYK+W; CMYKx2+W

Printing Resolutions/Modes600x600 dpi, 600x900 dpi, 600x1200 dpi, 1200x1200 dpi

Operating Environment/ConnectivityAmbient temp.: 20° to 30° C (68° to 86° F)Max. humidity: 40-70% RH, non-condensingEthernet

Features• Vacuum Belt-Driven System• Retractable Alignment Bar• On Board Control Module• Auto Height Detection System• 4-Zone Vacuum System• Power Vacuum & Lamp Switches

Activities for Standard Routine MaintenanceClean and wipe print heads 2x a day and every four hrs.

RIP Availability/CompatibilityOnyx, Caldera, or SAI.

Ink Capacity and Cost (MSRP)Holds 3L, comes in 1 L bottles $220.00 (USD) MSRP

Options and Cost (MSRP)• Front and Rear Extension tables $3,995.00 (USD) MSRP• UV LED Lamps upgrade $25,000.00 (USD)

Print HeadRicoh Gen5, piezo-electric print head 1280 nozzles per printhead (4 printheads max)Replacement cost (out of warranty) Call Manufacturer

Power and Venting RequirementsPower is 2 separate single phase 220 VAC +/- 10% @ 30 ampPower consumption is Printer 1440W / Heater 2880W

Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail PriceCET Color Q5-500h UV Hybrid $97,195.00 (USD)Price can differ depending on print head configuration.

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Spot

CMYK

185C 300C 512C 375C 7548C 165C 102C 297C

Arial 6 pt

Arial 12 pt

Arial 18 pt

Arial 6 pt

Arial 12 pt

Arial 18 pt

Arial 6 pt

Arial 12 pt

Arial 18 pt

Arial 6 pt

Arial 12 pt

Arial 18 pt

Arial 6 pt

Arial 12 pt

Arial 18 pt

Neutral gray (50% Cyan, 40% Magenta, and 40% Yellow)100% Cyan, 100% Magenta, 100%Yellow, and 100% BlackAlso used for Cross Hatch Adhesion test with UV inks

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0 HC HR SC R G B100 100 100100 100x3

Tucanna ColorWedge “Quick Check”

75 50 25 185C 287C 343C

Arial 6 pt

Arial 12 pt

Arial 18 pt

Arial 6 pt

Arial 12 pt

Arial 18 pt

Arial 6 pt

Arial 12 pt

Arial 18 pt

90 75 50 25 10 0 H HC HR SC S 100x3 R G B

100 90 75 50 25 10 100 90 75 50 25

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12647-5 Screen Print Control Wedge 2010 5 5

5 5 90 75 50 25 10 0 H HC HR SC S 100x3 R G B

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12647-5 Screen Print Control Wedge 2010 5 5

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Print Quality TestsThe SGIA test image was printed on the CET Color Q5-500h using a matte banner material printed at 600x900 dpi. RGB input profile set to Adobe RGB (1998) and CMYK input profile set to GRA-Col2006_Coated1 using Onyx RIP. The Rendering intent was set to Relative Colorimetric. An SGIA control print using an Epson 7800 with semi-matte proofing media and validated with Color*Metrix ProofPass software was used for the spectral evaluation compari-sons -- measurements are taken in the areas that are designated with the circled numbers and compared in the column at the right.

Objective measurements (taken from CET Color Q5-500h)#1 Pantone Spot Colors* ∆EPantone 185C 6.62Pantone 300C 4.00Pantone 512C 4.31Pantone 375C 8.77Pantone 7548C 8.52Pantone 165C 8.63Pantone 102C 7.24Pantone 297C 4.20*All spot colors above were measured from the SGIA test image printed by the CET Color Q5-500h and using an X-Rite Exact with the following measurement conditions: D50/2°, CIE ∆E 2000,

and M1. The paper was measured before all measurements were taken (see paper values under Gamut and Density).

#2 Neutral Gray DensityCyan density of 0.62; Magenta density of 0.63; and Yellow density of 0.58. Neutral gray was created by mixing 50% Cyan, 40% Magenta, and 40% Yellow. In the density measurements above, a neutral gray would typically measure CMY at 0.52, if a color above is off by more than 0.02 from the 0.52 you may be able to see a color cast.

Ink UsageNot reported.

Spectral Evaluations (L*a*b* comparison)#3 Control Print CET Color Q5-500hL*30.29 a*6.15 b*-47.98 L*29.50 a*7.72 b*-49.54#4 Control Print CET Color Q5-500hL*51.95 a*65.71 b*34.51 L*47.06 a*62.76 b*31.89#5 Control Print CET Color Q5-500hL*91.29 a*6.03 b*5.47 L*85.80 a*5.28 b*-1.30#6 Control Print CET Color Q5-500hL*71.73 a*22.60 b*34.87 L*65.94 a*24.45 b*28.97

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Digital Equipment Evaluation Report

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Gamut and Density2D Gamut Comparison with Adobe® RGB and Coated GRACol2006 (known industry specifications). CET Color Q5-500h gamut built by printing the IT8.7-4 CMYK Random test chart on a matte banner material at 600x900 dpi using the Onyx RIP with the Rendering intent set to Relative Colorimetric and input targets set to AdobeRGB and GRACol2006_Coated1. The paper white was measured at L*90.82, a*-0.08, b*-5.36. For reference purposes The L* value represents a white value in darkness and lightness. The higher the number, the whiter the paper. The a* value repre-sents no cast on the green/red axis, and the b* value represents a cast on the blue/yellow axis giving the paper a slight bluish cast.

The color managed gamut shows how this model printer ships to the end-user with the RIP software and color management settings determined by the manufacturer and described above.

The second gamut image is with color management turned off to show the overall gamut available with this printer.

For density readings, the initial ink limiting chart was measured to test the overall density available before any color management. The density readings are: Cyan 1.94Magenta 2.03Yellow 1.15Black 1.63

Print Speeds for Bi-Directional PrintingThe SGIA test image was run across the width of the media for an image size of 96” x 48” or 32 f².

Resolution pass/drop size time to print Speed in f²*600x600 dpi (2 pass) 2 min. 16 sec. 847 f²/hour600x900 dpi (9 pass) 7 min. 42 sec. 269 f²/hour*square feet per hour

Visual Evaluation of 6 pt. typeThis image is from a 10x digital microscope. The test results are from an individual printer that has been calibrated as directed by the manufacturer and run by an expert operator. The images are 6 pt. yellow type on a Cyan and Magenta background (Blue), 6 pt. Cyan type on a Magenta and Yellow background (Red), 6 pt. yellow type on a Cyan and Yellow background (Green), and finally a knock-out from Pantone Process black ink.

Cross hatch from print registration mark shown CMYK on white background and then the Bas Relief dot structure using the 20x digital microscope.

Print Repeatibility and UniformityA Tucanna Color Wedge RapidCheck® Idealliance® Strip 1.0 was printed across the width of the print area (in this case over 60”) and multiple LAB readings are taken at the right, center, and far left to compute ∆E values across the width of the print area.

The 100% Magenta, 100% Cyan, and 100% Yellow were used for this calculation and the ∆E across the width is shown below. Eight (8) measurements were taken to show any difference across sheet.100% Cyan patch ∆E averaged 0.27100% Magenta patch ∆E averaged 0.45100% Yellow patch ∆E averaged 0.17

Less than 2 is excellent and these are less than 1.

Adobe RGB(1998)

CET Color Q5-500h Hybridno color management

CET Color Q5-500h Hybridw/color management

Coated GRACol 2006(black line)

100 100 25 100 10 90 5 75 P 50 100 5 75 10 50 5 90 90 25 75 SC 50 75 25 HR 10 90 5 CMY100 H MY HC CY 25 CM 10 S 50RapidCheck® Idealliance® Strip - 1.0 - www.tucanna.com

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Service/Warranty PackageThe CET Color Q5-500h comes with a 1-year limited warranty that does not include printheads. Service is performed by factory-trained service technicians from your local CET distributor (or a CET technician), so service is fast, local, and effective.

Training and SupportCET Color offers comprehensive support for all printers through factory-trained authorized distributors and backed by our CET Color experienced technical team.

For More Information:CET Color4450 Commerce Dr., SWAtlanta, GA 30336404-228-1259sales@cetcolor.comcetcolor.com

SGIA10015 Main StreetFairfax, VA 22031 USA888-385-3588sgia@sgia.orgSGIA.org

Digital Equipment Evaluation Reports are produced by the Spe-cialty Graphic Imaging Association in order to provide an objective comparison tool for companies utilizing wide-format digital imaging equipment. Equipment is evaluated in controlled conditions using a qualified operator and a representative of SGIA, who works as an objective observer and recorder of findings.

A special thanks to X-rite for providing the i1 Pro2 Spectrophoto-meter, and the Exact Spectrophotometer for taking the necessary measurements in these evaluations. Also thank you to Tucanna software for their RapidCheck® software and the Tucanna Color Wedge for the Repeatibility test and to Color*Metrix for the use of ProofPass verification software, which was used to validate the Epson 7800 reference print.

If you have questions about this report or any of the data, please e-mail sgia@sgia.org and reference CET Color Q5-500h in the subject line.

Prices listed in this report are subject to change.