AZON MATRIX L UV-LED direct printer

The newest member of the Azon UV-LED printer family is the large format flatbed MATRIX series:

  • large print area 22.4″ x 47.2″ (57×120 cm)
  • for objects up to 8″ height
  • prints color and white simultaneously
  • full or partial gloss lacquer coating
  • textured, raised printing
  • ADA-compliant braille printing
  • plug&play ROTAX round printing unit for cylindrical and even cone objects

Description

Azon MATRIX represents only wide-format UV-curable inkjet flatbed printer on the market with the ability to print up to 8″ in height.

Prints directly onto any type of material like PET, ABS, polycarbonate, TPU, wood, stone, glass, canvas, ceramic, aluminum, and leather. Azon MATRIX represents an ideal solution for gaining profit from lower running costs. Capable of robust industrial printing demands including heavy, rigid materials and high-quality volume printing requirements (USB drives, smartphone cases, lighters, pens etc.) Azon MATRIX is covering a wide variety of business printing applications. With long-lasting, highly energy-efficient UV LED lamp curing system instantly and efficiently adheres ink to any kind of substrates. Its robust bed, smart vacuum table, Full-featured Azon RIP software and UV TurboJet ink technology ensure a perfect result on each and every print.

Reliable and compatible system

Azon MATRIX series features a monoblock structure with electronic components built securely into the body of the machine. This unique monoblock design allows for simple installation and the flexibility for the system to be relocated to a multitude of locations. Precision lead screw feature provides high reliability and repeatability that increase performance and accuracy. Thanks to the use of ball bearings between the rail and the block, it is possible for a linear guideway to achieve extremely precise linear movement. Its aluminum frame reduces vibration and adds supporting strength, while its zoned vacuum bed holds media steady to ensure stable printing. Reduced operator interventions guarantee improved productivity.

Capabilities for handling a wide range of applications

With 2880 dpi resolution Azon MATRIX prints near photographic image quality on versatile substrates and expands possibilities to more personal and creative applications ensuring a high productivity and perfect result on printing. Azon MATRIX prints on practically any rigid and sheet material and it focuses both on functional communication with creative applications. Therefore it can be highly usable in different industries with a request for high-quality volume printing like leather industry, tradeshow graphics, interior decorations, sign industry, furniture industry etc. Dual security mode for automatic media thickness detection and head protection secure print head from damages before print starts while powerful zoned vacuum system keeps material flat and allows printing on soft and thin materials with remarkable precision. Enhanced media presets included for added convenience will open doors to endless business areas.

Efficient ink system model

Always striving to meet versatile requests of our customers, Azon MATRIX comes with 500 ml bulk-ink system. In order to maintain accurate high-quality printing even during long production runs, Azonprinter incorporated six specially designed bulk ink tanks with monitoring sensors which are built to meet the demands of high volume operations.  Each tank holds 500 ml of ink which is extremely easy to handle and remove.  Azon’s unique automated ink recirculation system circulates the white ink in the machine on every start up and shut down of the machine to prevent the ink settling. Ink tanks can be refilled from ink bottles, ink waste is minimized and you can print continuously without interruptions. In addition, this system controls the discharge of white ink, reducing ink waste and eliminating manual maintenance.

New vibrant and colorful UV TurboJet inks

To meet customers’ business requirements, ink configuration comes in CYMK+2x White + 2x Clear. New UV TurboJet ink available for the new Azon MATRIX are improving the quality of print dramatically. Vibrant and colorful prints can be expected on any type of material: stone, glass, wood, plastic, and canvas regardless for indoor or outdoor use. The versatility of white ink as a base for high-density CMYK layer delivers unusual and creative textures on all materials. 

Advanced AZON RIP software for unique special effects

Full-featured Azon RIP software is offering different features, tools and add-ons like printing up to 5 layers in inline mode depending on resolution, fading and changing the number of used nozzles, creating emboss or raised print up to 2mm allowing customers to print any ADA- compliant and Braille script standard requested. Azon RIP allows users to instantly choose the proper settings for their most popular applications which dramatically increase the printer’s productivity and overall performance.

Rotax adapter for cylindrical printing

The possibilities of digital printing have now been doubled with a specially designed rotary adapter. Rotax allows printing on a vast range of cylindrical objects with a diameter ranging from 41 mm to 127 mm and height up to 279 mm. Print on cylindrical and cone objects such as beer and wine glasses, cups, candles, tube, cans, tanks, vases, awards and much more. Rotax makes cylindrical printing efficient and precise by delivering both white and full-color prints.

Additional information

Max print area

22.4" x 47.2" (57×120 cm)

Max media thickness

7.9" (20 cm)

Printing technology

piezo inkjet technology (8 ink channels with 180 nozzles each)

Printing resolution

up to 2,880 dpi x 1,440 dpi

Printing speed

up to 43 sqft/h

Ink capacity per color

17.9 fl.oz. (500 ml) bottle, refillable

Ink configuration

CMYK WW GG, CMYK WWWW and other options available

Ink curing

UV-LED (adjustable)

Included with printer

White ink circulation, automatic height adjustment, ink tank sensors, starter kit with ink, cleaning materials and accessories

Optional items

– ROTAX round printing unit for cylindrical and cone objects
– Vacuum table with vacuum pump

Software

AZON RIP

OS

Windows 7 Professional and higher

Connection

Ethernet

Power

110 V, 50/60 Hz

Dimensions

52" x 87" x 44" (133 x 221 x 112 cm)

Weights

770 lbs. (350 kg)