GERBER EDGE® FX™
Overview
The GERBER EDGE production system is a matched system that includes the GERBER EDGE FX thermal transfer printer, Gerber OMEGA™ software, Gerber 15″ sprocket plotters, more than 30 EDGE READY™ materials and substrates, more than 75 GerberColor™ foils, and Gerber service and support.
Features
- Resolution – 300, 600 or 1200 dpi on material axis (1200 dpi requires OMEGA 4.0 or later and EDGE FX firmware update). 300 dpi on head axis.
- True spot color printing – GerberColor Foils – Save time and generate better quality graphics with dedicated spot colors.
- GerberColor Spectratone Color Matching – Lets you create over 3700 pure, vibrant colors.
- Advanced Foil System – Smart GerberGauge™ RFID technology tracks exact foil usage.
- Process and specialty colors – In addition to spot colors, Gerber process, metal and fluorescent foils allow you to create full color images.
- Durable output – 3 to 5 years outdoors without lamination.
- EDGE READY™ materials – Fully compatible with Gerber OMEGA design software and a wide range of permanent, removable, semi-rigid substrates.
- Matched Technology System™ is fully compatible with Gerber OMEGA™ design and output software and 15″ EDGE-compatible Gerber sprocket-feed contour cutters, adding value to output and saving time.
- Patented punch pattern – Provides superior accuracy which reduces material shifting, cut time and waste due to cut errors. Enables long unattended runs of up to 50 yards without loss of accuracy.
- Easy material loading – Load material onto the sprocket wheels for quick, accurate and unattended material feed.
- Easy maintenance – Unlike solvent printers, no “wake up” or “put to bed” routines are required. EDGE resin-based foils create no mess and are ready to go immediately.
- Small footprint – The EDGE FX print-to-cut system requires limited shop space allowing you to get started quickly and inexpensively.
- Intuitive user interface – Easy for your staff to learn and operate.
Specifications
| Printing Technology | Thermal transfer, tuned, and optimized. |
| Colors | Over 75 color foils available. |
| Color Types | Spot, Process, Transparent, Medal, LT Heat Transfer, Special Effects and Finishing Series |
| Resolution | 300, 600 or 1200 dpi on material axis (1200 dpi requires OMEGA 4.0 or later and EDGE FX firmware update); 300 dpi on head axis |
| Material Feed | Patented sprocket feed. |
| Material Width | 15″ (38 cm) punched media |
| Max. Printing Width | 11.8″ (30 cm) Larger output sizes are automatically paneled and can be easily assembled into larger graphics. |
| Overall Size | 36″ (w) x 18″ (h) x 17″ (d) |
| Weight | 82 lb. |
| Production Capacity | Base Speed up to 60″ per minute per color at 300 dpi 1 Color = 290 ft2/hr 4 Color = 60 ft2/hr Higher resolutions are slower. |
| Foil set | GerberColor™ FX foil family and caddy. Not compatible with ColorSet™ foils. |
| Outdoor Durability | 3 to 5 years without lamination in most applications. |
| Communication Port | Ethernet TCP/IP |
| Power Requirements | 100-240 VAC +/- 10%, 47-63 Hz, 10 A |
| Operating Temperature | 68-78° F |
| Operating Humidity | 50-60% relative humidity, non-condensing |
| Venting | No special ventilation required. |
| Materials & Substrates | EDGE READY™ materials consisting of cast and calendered vinyl, magnetic, reflective, temporary & changeable films, Lexan®-based films, polyester label stock, and more. |
| Included Accessories |
– Power cable (14.5′)
– CAT 5 cross-over Ethernet cable – Thermal print head cleaning kit – Replacement foil squeegee – Replacement material squeegees (2) – Foil caddy
– Roll holder – 10 yard roll of material – 15 meter foil insert |
