ABDick 9995 Series Two-Tower Offset Presses
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The ABDick 9995 Series are reliable, true two-color offset presses equipped with an array of features that simplify operation and increase productivity while consistently delivering high quality spot, multi- and process color output.
This series is available in four configurations: 9995, 9995A, 9995-ICS and 9995A-ICS. Each features two easily accessible individual printing heads which can be operated independently for single color work or simultaneously for two-color applications.
Centralized Controls
Ease of use and operator comfort are assured with lever-free operation. Push-button controls are concentrated at the delivery side which minimizes operator movement to allow more time for focusing on print quality. Printing unit selection, press speed, number of prints and the dampening solution supply volume can all be set at the delivery side. An additional control panel at the feeder furthers convenience and productivity.
After make-ready operations, the operator starts printing by simply pushing the production button which activates pumps, paper feed and the gradual acceleration to the desired press speed. Inking and switching the water form roller on and off are also done simply by pushing buttons.
The handy paper size change button reduces make-ready time and paper waste when changing stock sizes. One touch feeds a single sheet which automatically stops at both the feeder and delivery sections, allowing quick set-up and easy resetting of the paper guides.
V-Shaped, 5-Cylinder Design
The printing heads feature a V-shaped, five-cylinder configuration. The design incorporates two plate cylinders and two blanket cylinders. Separate blanket cylinders prevent ink migration for consistent color throughout the run. A common double-surface impression cylinder allows both colors to be printed without a gripper change, ensuring excellent registration.
Double sprung grippers are used on the paper feed drum and impression cylinders. A separate transfer cylinder promotes accurate paper registration. Even during high speed printing and heavy solid printing, precise registration accuracy is maintained.
Semi-automatic Plate Inserter on ‘A’ Models
Both the 9995A and 9995A-ICS presses feature a semi-automatic plate insertion system for better plate handling and more simplified, accurate operation. Printers who turn around many multi-color or short-run jobs will find this to be an excellent time-saving feature.
With less intervention required by the operator, and no tools needed for changing plates, make-ready times and paper waste are greatly reduced. Metal or polyester plates are loaded semi-automatically by a pneumatic system which ensures reliability and precision. An operator can start printing with the touch of a button at the control panel, and perfect registration is more easily achieved.
Manual Plate Clamps
Our 9995 and 9995-ICS models feature manual, straight-edge plate clamps. Positioning pins locate the printing plate into the proper position, allowing the operator to quickly and accurately mount plates. A two-position lever ensures that the spring tension in the plate clamp system is optimal for either metal or polyester plates which is helpful in preventing plate stretch.
Feeder & Delivery Systems
The universal feeder accommodates a wide range of printing jobs – from postcards and envelopes to full brochures. Feed guides are easily adjusted and incorporate rear blowers for reliability. The system features micro-adjustment for small movements in paper stocks. A static eliminator bar in the feeder minimizes problems caused by static electricity in dry environments.
Multiple sensors monitor paper travel. When a paper jam or double sheet is detected, the press shuts down automatically, and an LCD displays indicate the source of paper trouble. Mechanical doubles detection is standard; optional electronic detectors are self-calibrating and require less operator intervention.
The pre-piling feature enhances productivity by allowing paper to be preloaded while the machine continues to run. It’s ready to go again when the last sheet of the first stack is fed.
A chain delivery with automatically lowering, roll-away paper platforms is featured on the 9995s. A capacity of 17.3" (440 mm) lets the operator unload less often during long runs. When the delivery table limit is reached, a switch automatically shuts off paper feed so the stack does not overload. An optional universal pile board can be used for different stock sizes and promotes easier and faster setup.
Easy Adjustments for Excellent Registration
Dial-type image adjustment provides precise vertical (±20 mm, ±.79") and lateral (±2 mm, ±.079") control of the print image position which significantly reduces the time and effort required for registration. Lateral adjustments can be made on-the-fly for increased productivity.
A unique sheet skewing device further enhances registration capabilities. The operator can make diagonal micro adjustments (up to ±0.5 mm) quickly without stopping the press.
Continuous Motorized Film Dampening System
A continuous motorized film dampening system is featured on the 9995 Series for excellent fountain solution control in running a variety of printing plates. A 6-roller configuration, including a motor-driven fountain roller, forms an optimal water film on the plate surface from the start of printing. This flexible system enables precise regulation of dampening solution supply volume to match paper stock, ink, plate materials and environmental conditions for excellent printed results.
Switching between two modes of pre-wet cycles supplies the proper water film thickness to match the plate material – metal or polyester – delivering stable quality from the start of printing. The pre-wet switch lets the operator apply quick bursts of additional moisture to the plate surface on demand. This is helpful during setup, starting up when running silver plate material and for cleaning up plates quickly.
Moisture level sensors monitor dampening solution, and when necessary, automatically shuts off the dampener motor and paper feed and lights an indicator. Moisture rollers can be run at a slow speed for setting metering roller squeeze and unit maintenance.
The 9995A and 9995A-ICS include a chiller/recirculator that delivers full performance from the dampening system and makes it particularly suited to ctp polyester plates and longer runs. The 9995 and 9995-ICS come with a recirculator as standard with the chiller/recirculator as an available option.
ABDick 9995 Inking Systems
The 9995 Series features a 16-roller inking system, including three ink form rollers of differing diameters, that provides superior screen quality and the capability to print large, dense solids.
This system features ink ductor roller shut off. In automatic mode, the ink ductor roller operates only while printing. When the ‘on’ button is depressed, it operates continuously. The drop-down ink fountain and ink roller cleanup device allow fast, easy cleaning. Ink form rollers can be released if idle to increase roller life and prevent flat spots on roller surfaces.
ABDick offers a choice of either the Ink Control System on the 9995-ICS and 9995A-ICS or the Segmented Lever-Actuated Ink Fountains on the 9995 and 9995A. Both systems are designed to simplify operation, increase productivity and ensure consistent ink balance and color tones during the run.
IVS and IKE Software options facilitate greater workflow efficiency by estimating the ink fountain key settings for newly designed print jobs. And, they do it before a single sheet has been run through the press which reduces make-ready time.
Ink Control System (ICS) - The integrated Ink Control System (on ICS models) provides remote control over automated ink fountain keys from a stand-alone, delivery-side console. The operator simply ‘punches in’ the ink feed rate for the precise coverage needed for the image.
ICS cuts the time and effort required for ink zone adjustment resulting in quicker, more efficient make ready. It also reduces the labor involved with the continual observation and adjustment of ink densities during press runs. Once optimal ink values for a job are obtained, those settings can be stored on a 3-1/2" floppy disk for easy retrieval and fast setup for future reprints. This factory-installed system works in conjunction with the optional IVS software.
Segmented Lever-Actuated Ink Fountains - 9995 and 9995A presses are equipped with segmented lever-actuated ink fountains. Split segments are laser cut into the ink blade so that each region operates independently against the fountain roll. This results in more precise ink control.
Calibrated setting numbers provide a good starting place for ink densities. Graduated levers make it possible to quickly profile the current ink supply; and by raising or lowering the levers, fine adjustments can be made to the flow of ink for better color control and image consistency. This system interfaces with optional IKE software for ABDick DPM platesetters.
Software Automates Ink Fountain Key Settings - Ink Volume Setter (IVS) and Ink Key Estimator (IKE) are software options designed to get the best coverage using the least amount of ink – promoting a high quality image with less set-off and faster drying times.
Both IVS and IKE analyze the light and dark areas in each process color separation of a job, and based on the image data, estimates the appropriate settings for each ink key region.
IVS software delivers the digital data via a floppy disk to the ICSconsole which then automatically sets the ink fountain keys to the corresponding levels. IVS can be installed on a DPM RIP or a stand-alone RIP workstation.
With IKE, the data is delivered on a printout, which the operator uses as a guide while manually setting ink keys on the segmented lever-actuated ink fountain. If adjustments are made during the run, the new values can be noted and saved with the job information allowing quick, consistent re-runs. IKE, which works only on a DPM RIP, also determines the optimal ink fountain roller sweep (duration ink is applied) that controls the overall ink densities.