XEIKON 8800 with Hunkeler Unwinder and Hunkeler Web Sheeter

ROLL-FED DIGITAL PRODUCTION PRESS WITH HUNKELER UW6-C UNWINDER AND WEB SHEETER

A major advantage of this particular installation is the combination of the Xeikon digital printing press with professional Hunkeler roll handling and sheeting equipment, creating a complete and highly efficient roll-to-sheet digital production line.

The machine is currently in production and has a documented total web length of approximately 26.9 million metres and an A3 counter of approximately 90.6 million impressions.

MACHINE RATING

FGT Machine Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐☆☆ 8/10

A strong and professionally configured digital production system combining high-quality Xeikon dry-toner printing technology with industrial Hunkeler unwinding and sheeting equipment.

The rating recognises the considerable added value of the complete roll-to-sheet configuration, professional Hunkeler paper handling, 1,200 dpi print technology, variable-data capability and current production status. The year of manufacture and total production volume are taken into consideration when assessing the overall rating.

MACHINE DETAILS

• Manufacturer: Xeikon
• Model: Xeikon 8800
• Series: 8000 Series
• Year of manufacture: 2014
• Technology: Dry toner electrophotographic digital printing
• Application: Commercial and document printing
• Configuration: Roll-to-sheet production line
• Total Web Length: 26,906,984 m
• A3 Counter: 90,595,906 A3 impressions
• Production status: In Production
• Machine rating: 8/10
• Availability: Upon agreement
• Inspection: Possible upon appointment

COMPLETE MACHINE CONFIGURATION

• Xeikon 8800 Digital Printing Press
• Hunkeler UW6-C Unwinder
• Type / Identification: UW6-C / 7199
• Hunkeler Web Sheeter
• Professional roll-to-sheet production configuration
• Digital front-end / workflow configuration subject to final confirmation
• Further accessories according to actual machine inventory

XEIKON DIGITAL PRINTING TECHNOLOGY

The Xeikon 8000 Series uses professional dry-toner electrophotographic digital printing technology, designed for high-quality commercial and document production.

• Dry toner digital printing technology
• Print resolution: 1,200 dpi
• Professional full-colour production
• Variable-data printing capability
• No conventional printing plates required
• Digital job changes without conventional press make-ready
• Suitable for short, medium and variable production runs
• Designed for professional continuous-feed digital production

COLOUR SYSTEM

Depending on the installed configuration, the Xeikon QA-P toner platform supports a broad range of digital colour possibilities.

• CMYK production
• Additional specialty colours depending on installed configuration
• Potential support for White
• Potential support for Red, Green, Blue and Orange
• Clear and specialty toner possibilities depending on system setup
• Custom spot-colour capabilities depending on configuration

The exact installed colour configuration of this particular Xeikon 8800 should be confirmed prior to final sale.

PRINT QUALITY

High-Resolution Digital Production – 1,200 dpi

The Xeikon dry-toner platform provides professional reproduction of demanding commercial and variable-data print applications.

• Fine text
• Detailed graphics
• High-quality images
• Variable data
• Personalised documents
• Barcodes
• Transactional documents
• Direct-mail applications
• Versioned and customised print products

HUNKELER UW6-C UNWINDER

The production line is equipped with a professional:

HUNKELER UW6-C – Reference / No. 7199

The Hunkeler unwinder provides the industrial roll-feeding section required for continuous high-volume digital production.

• Professional industrial roll handling
• Controlled continuous web feeding
• Stable paper-web handling
• Designed for high-volume digital production environments
• Integration with the Xeikon digital printing system
• Professional basis for continuous roll-fed production

HUNKELER WEB SHEETER

The configuration additionally includes a Hunkeler Web Sheeter, allowing the digitally printed web to be converted directly into sheets after printing.

COMPLETE ROLL-TO-SHEET DIGITAL PRODUCTION

• Printing directly from roll
• Automatic downstream sheeting
• Reduced manual material handling
• Efficient production of commercial print products
• Suitable for subsequent offline finishing
• Integrated roll-to-sheet workflow

The precise model and technical specification of the installed Hunkeler sheeter should be confirmed from the machine identification plate.

WHY THIS XEIKON 8800?

✔ Complete Roll-to-Sheet Production Solution
The combination of Xeikon 8800 + Hunkeler UW6-C + Hunkeler Web Sheeter provides significantly more value than purchasing only a standalone digital printing engine. The complete line allows roll feeding, digital printing and downstream sheeting within one integrated production workflow.

✔ High-Quality 1,200 dpi Digital Printing
The Xeikon 8000 Series provides professional 1,200 dpi dry-toner print quality, making the system suitable for demanding commercial, document and variable-data applications.

✔ Strong Variable-Data Capability
Digital production makes the system especially suitable for applications involving individualisation, personalisation, versioning and database-driven print production.

Typical applications include:

• Individualised content
• Personalised documents
• Versioned print products
• Database-driven printing
• Transactional applications
• Direct mail
• Print-on-demand

✔ No Conventional Printing Plates
Digital printing eliminates plate-making and conventional press make-ready. This is particularly advantageous for short production runs, frequent job changes, multiple versions and personalised printing.

✔ Professional Hunkeler Paper Handling
The Hunkeler unwinder and sheeting equipment transform the Xeikon into a complete industrial production solution and provide professional paper handling before and after the digital printing process.

✔ Currently in Production
The machine is currently operating in production. For a prospective purchaser, this provides the possibility – subject to arrangement – to inspect the system under operating conditions and evaluate the actual print and production performance.

✔ Documented Production Counters
The documented production data provides additional transparency regarding the historical utilisation of the machine.

• Total Web Length: 26,906,984 m
• A3 Counter: 90,595,906 impressions

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS

• Commercial digital printing
• Direct mail
• Transactional printing
• Transpromotional printing
• Personalised documents
• Variable-data applications
• Manuals
• Books and publication production
• Brochures
• Print-on-demand
• Short and medium production runs
• Versioned print products

FGT MACHINE RATING – 8/10 ⭐

• ✔ Professional Xeikon industrial digital production platform
• ✔ High-quality 1,200 dpi dry-toner printing technology
• ✔ Strong variable-data and personalised-print capability
• ✔ Complete roll-fed production configuration
• ✔ Professional Hunkeler UW6-C unwinder included
• ✔ Hunkeler Web Sheeter included
• ✔ Complete roll-to-sheet workflow represents significant added value
• ✔ Machine is currently in production
• ✔ Documented total web length and A3 counter provide production transparency
• ✔ Particularly interesting for commercial, document and variable-data production
• ➜ Rating takes the 2014 year of manufacture and existing production volume into consideration while recognising the excellent overall configuration

FGT – WE HELP YOU FROM PURCHASE TO PRODUCTION

Purchasing a complete digital production line requires considerably more coordination than purchasing an individual printing engine. FGT Graphic Machinery can support you throughout the complete project.

• ✔ Machine inspection and technical evaluation
• ✔ Verification of counters and installed configuration
• ✔ Production demonstration upon arrangement
• ✔ Coordination of Xeikon and Hunkeler equipment dismantling
• ✔ Professional de-installation
• ✔ Loading and transport preparation
• ✔ Worldwide shipping and logistics organisation
• ✔ Export documentation and customs handling
• ✔ Coordination between seller, technicians, transport companies and buyer
• ✔ Installation and commissioning support upon request
• ✔ Technical support through experienced specialists and partners

WHY WORK WITH FGT GRAPHIC MACHINERY?

FGT Graphic Machinery is an internationally experienced specialist in used printing, label and converting equipment.

Our objective is not simply to supply a machine. We coordinate the complete project and act as the link between seller, buyer, technicians and logistics partners.

By working with FGT, customers benefit from:

• ✔ Professional technical evaluation of used digital printing equipment
• ✔ Transparent communication between buyer and seller
• ✔ Organisation of machine inspections and production demonstrations
• ✔ Coordination of professional de-installation and loading
• ✔ Worldwide transport and logistics organisation
• ✔ Export documentation and customs handling
• ✔ Installation and commissioning support upon request
• ✔ Technical support through experienced specialists and partners
• ✔ Coordination of complete production-line relocations
• ✔ Worldwide customer and partner network in more than 80 countries

FGT provides a complete project solution – from the first technical discussion and machine inspection through professional dismantling, loading and worldwide transportation to installation and successful production start-up at the buyer’s facility.