KOMORI IGAS2011 Special site -Exhibition Corner-

OffsetOnDemand is a totally new system that provides a competitive edge with ultra-short runs and quick turnaround work while maintaining the high printing quality and the high productivity of offset printing. Moreover, the system shortens makeready times, slashes paper waste, and condenses all printing processes.

In the Main Theater, Komori will present demonstrations of OffsetOnDemand running on the new Lithrone G40P (eight-color 40-inch perfector with H-UV) and the Lithrone S26 (four-color 26-inch press with H-UV). Fully finished products will be produced during this demonstration by means of the ultra-fast KHS-AI-driven start-up that reaches stable densities within 20 sheets. The printed work that has been instantly dried by H-UV will be passed immediately to postpress for cutting, folding and saddle-stitching. Color management is a vital element in OffsetOnDemand, and both presses will be linked to the Komori Color Management System.
The new Lithrone G40P is equipped with many new systems and devices, including the new A-APC (Asynchronous Automatic Plate-changing), a fully automatic plate-changer that changes all plates simultaneously, and the PQA-S, which will inspect print quality and control densities on both sides of the sheets. On the operation console there is the PDC-SX and the large-scale KID.

Products on exhibit

■LITHRONE S26 (Four-color H-UV-equipped 26-inch sheetfed offset press)
■LITHRONE G40P (Eight-color H-UV-equipped 40-inch perfecting sheetfed offset press) NEW
・ PQA-S (Print Quality Assessment System for Sheetfed)
・ PDC-SX (Print Density Control-Spectrophotometer) NEW
・ KID (Komori Info-Service Display) NEW

The Komori H-UV System is an innovative UV curing system that uses a UV lamp developed with Komori know-how and high-sensitivity UV ink. With just one lamp mounted in the delivery, this system offers high print quality and reliability as well as excellent economic and eco-friendly performance.

A Lithrone G40 (six-color 40-inch offset press with coater and H-UV) will highlight packaging and other special printing applications on the Komori stand. Configured with a coater unit and the H-UV system, the demonstration will show fast curing of heavy stock and compatibility with a wide range of printing substrates. We will also showcase many printing samples produced on this machine in advance. The six-color Lithrone G40 will also be equipped with Full-APC (fully automatic plate-changer) with a short plate-changing sequence for the fastest possible plate changing. Inspection for printing defects will be performed by a high-resolution type PQA-S that utilizes two cameras. The operation console will feature PDC-SX, which also measures special colors – a frequent need in package printing – to inspect and maintain the highest printing quality.

Products on exhibit

■LITHRONE G40 (Six-color H-UV-equipped 40-inch sheetfed offset press with coater) NEW
・ PQA-S (Print Quality Assessment System for Sheetfed)
・ PDC-SX (Print Density Control-Spectrophotometer) NEW
・ KID (Komori Info-Service Display) NEW

2The four-color Lithrone G40, which debuted in April 2011, and the four-color Enthrone 26P, which debuts at this IGAS, are easy-to-use machines that offer high quality and outstanding performance.

The Lithrone S40 — the world-renowned flagship press

of the Komori Lithrone line since its debut in 2002 — has been transformed into the Lithrone G40. Equipped with the KHS-AI integrated control system as a standard specification, the Lithrone G40 meets today’s needs for fast turnaround times, production of many different printed items, short runs, and low cost. With stable productivity at the maximum printing speed of 16,500 sheets per hour, this press is an ultra-high performance machine that fulfills tomorrow's demands for automation and standardization. The model at this show will be equipped with Semi-APC.

The well-known Enthrone Series of presses, which adhere to the Komori tradition of high print quality and advanced technology, is now available as a perfector press. This new Enthrone is based on a cylinder arrangement of double-size impression and transfer cylinders and offers competence with a wide range of printed items and short runs as well as very stable performance. In addition, the Enthrone 26P provides an operator-side stepless construction and a compact design that accommodates confined installation spaces. Equipped with the PDC-SE, the capability of this nimble perfector is certain to impress.

Service that Satisfies Our Customers Komori service is taking a variety of initiatives to ensure customers receive service that is high in quality and consistent. One of these is the introduction of a training system for service representatives. This is part of efforts to improve the technical abilities of each individual service representative. Komori aims to ensure that service representatives are trusted and appreciated by our customers.

Komori Service will exhibit a large number of retrofittable products developed from the perspective of five points – increased productivity, higher print quality, stable machine performance, prevention of damage, and reduced paper waste. In addition to preventive maintenance, explanations of parts and service support will also be provided. This exhibition will also see the introduction of Komori-brand printing materials. Presentations will also be made via K-Live Station. By all means, please stop by.

Main items on exhibit in this area

・Natural-light LED lighting for the PQC
・Water pan special insulation coating
・Earthquake countermeasures
・CF card adaptor
・Sale of consumables and materials

At Komori, ‘green’ symbolizes the coexistence of people, the environment, and nature. A mutually beneficial balance among these three elements ensures a bright future — this is the thinking behind Komori’s green concept. Based on this green concept, Komori strives for balance among people, the environment and machines and also develops eco-friendly printing presses. Panels that illustrate Komori’s engagement with the environment by showing the actual status of the production environment and products will be shown.

The Three Pillars of the Green Concept

The green concept has three pillars: clean (prevention of pollution),saving (conservation of resources) and safety. By implementing these three pillars, Komori has shaped the printing press of the future. Indeed, Komori has developed a printing press that reduces paper waste, saves energy, improves the work environment and reduces noise.

Clean: Preventing pollution

For the printing process
　Reduced use of consumables and lubricants
For the plant environment

　Low VOC emissions

Saving: Resource conservation

For energy
　Reduced power consumption (reduced CO2 emissions)
For printing waste
　Reduced paper and ink consumption

Safety

For pressroom workers
　Ergonomic press design
Press preventive maintenance
　Enhanced self diagnostic functions

Komori’s System Series web offset presses, which hold a solid share of the Japanese market, will be introduced by videos that document case studies of users who have installed these presses. In addition, the inline presses for packaging that are produced by Komori-Chambon in France will also be presented. Presentations will also be made via K-Live Station.

Banknotes issued by the Bank of Japan, which are printed on Komori printing presses, have a reputation throughout the global finance industry as being the most difficult currency in the world to counterfeit. Komori currency and security presses are exported to many countries. The Komori booth at IGAS will feature a panel display explaining currency counterfeiting prevention technologies and showing currency presses for overseas markets.

The Print Gallery will display samples printed with H-UV-equipped presses and provide explanations of the printing method and the technical background. Be sure to take a look.