Karibu 2
Versatile and uncompromising roll to roll printer
At swissQprint, quality is a keyword, and all their large format printers are equipped with unique technologies and functions. Their roll-to-roll model Karibu is no exception.
Karibu has always been efficient, reliable and versatile like no other roll-to-roll printer. Karibu 2 operates with the latest printhead technology, which provides unrivalled quality – with a resolution of up to 1350 dpi – as well as high productivity and reliability. At the same time, Karibu 2 is a sustainable choice with an ISO-certified energy-efficient LED system.
3400
mm
Max. print width
200
Kg
Max. roll weight
212
m2 / h
Max. productivity
9
Color channels
4-18
Print heads
CMYK
+ 5 extra colors
- CMYK, lc, lm, lk, Varnish, White, Neon, Orange
- Cassette system for easy roll change
- X control print mode for test printing
- 4 indicators show the status of the print job
- 136 vacuum channels can be opened and closed
- Single and dual roll
- Light box with 48 LED segments for backlit print
- Multi layer printing
Wide colour space
Karibu 2 has 9 colour channels, which can be set up according to desire and need. All 9 channels are fully configurable and can be set up with the CMYK colours, light colours, orange, white, two different neon colours: yellow and pink, and varnish.
The neon colours are one of the absolute highlights of swissQprint's inks, as these make it possible to print incredibly sharp neon colours that light up in UV light. This opens the doors to entirely new printing options.
If you add varnish, you can also give your prints a wide range of eye-catching effects. The transparent varnish can be applied to a print as a shiny cover or used in unique places to produce effect prints. Karibu 2 can therefore add an extra effect to many materials.
Streamlined printing process
swissQprint's Karibu 2 model is the obvious choice for companies that want a roll-to-roll printer with top-notch efficiency. Karibu has a print speed of up to 212 m2/h, equivalent to printing a tennis court area in just one hour.
Karibu 2 has a print area of up to 3400mm in width, allowing you to split the width and print on two rolls simultaneously.
The printer can also be configured for automatic double-sided printing. A camera in the printer reads QR codes, which are automatically printed next to the print. The codes tell the printer exactly where to print when printing on the back. It adjusts itself so that the print is placed precisely. Karibu handles this manual and time-consuming task and frees up capacity in production.
Karibu 2 minimizes faulty manufacture
One of the secrets behind swissQprint's great success is that their printers take errors into account to a great extent. Among other things, Karibu 2 is equipped with vacuum channels, which hold the material firmly during printing, thus ensuring a flawless result.
In addition, the printer is equipped with sensors that make it stop immediately if something gets in the way of the printheads, for example, if a material is too thick or if something gets in the way. However, it is not a disaster should the printer come to a standstill. Karibu resumes production from precisely the same place when it is restarted.
Finally, Karibu 2 is equipped with a cutting channel for the precise cutting of the material and a lightbox just behind the print area so that the finished print can be examined thoroughly while the printer is running.
Below you can meet two satisfied customers who speak out about why they believe Karibu is the right choice for them.