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Issue 17 — Field Notes
UV FlatbedNew · 2026

TheZentra XVII.A flatbed built on purpose.

An industrial UV LED flatbed engineered for signage, packaging, décor and hard industrial substrates. Ricoh Gen6 heads print sub-picolitre detail on glass, wood, metal, acrylic and ceramic — up to 100 mm thick.

Heads
Gen6
Ricoh industrial
Bed
2500×1300
millimetres
Warranty
24 mo
global service
ZENTRA XVII UV flatbed printer with Ricoh Gen6 printheads
X-Axis Gantry
CALIBRATED · ±0.002 mm
Live in demo lab
C M Y K plus White plus Varnish, printed in one pass
  • Ricoh Gen6 · Industrial-grade printheads
  • Up to 45 m² / hr production speed
  • CMYK + White + Varnish in one pass
  • 2500 × 1300 mm print bed
  • Media thickness up to 100 mm
  • 24-month machine warranty
  • 24 × 7 remote support
  • Ricoh Gen6 · Industrial-grade printheads
  • Up to 45 m² / hr production speed
  • CMYK + White + Varnish in one pass
  • 2500 × 1300 mm print bed
  • Media thickness up to 100 mm
  • 24-month machine warranty
  • 24 × 7 remote support
02 / Highlights

Every subsystem, on purpose.

Nine engineering decisions that separate the ZENTRA XVII from a generic flatbed — tuned for uptime, colour fidelity, and finishes that win repeat business.

  • 01

    Ricoh Gen6 Printheads

    Industrial variable-drop heads from 7 pl for razor-sharp detail and rich shadow density.

    Drop size · 7 pl
  • 02

    45 m²/hr Throughput

    Production mode built to turn a print floor into a profit engine — without sacrificing colour.

    Duty cycle · 24/7
  • 03

    CMYK + White + Varnish

    Multi-layer printing with opaque white and gloss varnish in a single, aligned pass.

    One-pass registration
  • 04

    Cool UV LED Curing

    Cold-cure LED lamps print on heat-sensitive media — ACP, PVC, thin film — with zero warp.

    Energy · −40% vs arc
  • 05

    2500 × 1300 mm Bed

    Large-format flatbed with vacuum zoning accepts substrates up to 100 mm thick, 80 kg.

    Payload · 80 kg
  • 06

    Anti-Collision Sensing

    Laser height sensor and anti-collision guard keep heads safe on uneven and 3D substrates.

    Tolerance · ±0.05 mm
  • 07

    Neg-Ion Static Kill

    Ionising bar neutralises static for dust-free prints on glass, acrylic and film.

    Ionisation · dual bar
  • 08

    24-Month Warranty

    Global service network, remote diagnostics and a 24-month machine warranty as standard.

    Uptime SLA · 99.2%
  • 09

    Universal Substrate

    Glass, wood, tile, acrylic, metal, leather, PVC, ceramic — one machine, endless markets.

    Substrates · 12+
03 / Specifications

Every number, honestly published.

No hidden footnotes. The full technical sheet for the ZENTRA XVII is below — need a printed brochure or a custom head configuration? Our engineers will tailor a quote.

Print Area
2500 × 1300mm
Production Speed
45m² / hr
Resolution
1440dpi max
ZENTRA XVII technical specifications
01ModelZENTRA XVII
02Print TechnologyUV LED Curable Flatbed
03PrintheadsRicoh Gen6 (industrial)
04Head Configuration4 / 6 / 8 heads (configurable)
05Ink ConfigurationCMYK + White + Varnish
06Max Print Area2500 × 1300 mm
07Max Media Thickness100 mm
08Max Media Weight80 kg
09Resolution600 / 900 / 1200 / 1440 dpi
10Production SpeedUp to 45 m² / hr
11Ink Drop SizeVariable, from 7 pl
12Curing SystemHigh-power UV LED (water-cooled)
13Vacuum BedMulti-zone with foot-pedal control
14Height SensorLaser auto-height & anti-collision
15Static EliminationIonising negative-ion bar
16InterfaceGigabit Ethernet + USB 3.0
17RIP SoftwarePhotoprint / Maintop / Onyx compatible
18PowerAC 220 V ± 10%, 50/60 Hz, 6 kW
19Operating Environment20–30 °C, 40–70% RH
20Machine Dimensions4260 × 2260 × 1450 mm
21Machine Weight≈ 1600 kg
04 / Applications

One machine. Ten revenue streams.

From backlit signage to ceramic art, the ZENTRA XVII replaces three specialty printers on your floor — and opens categories you're not touching yet.

Rigid & backlit01

Signage & Displays

Explore
Interior panels02

Glass & Décor

Explore
Short-run03

Packaging Prototypes

Explore
Metal & tools04

Industrial Marking

Explore
Acrylic & wood05

Awards & Trophies

Explore
Personalisation06

Phone Cases & Gifts

Explore
Wall & floor art07

Ceramic Tiles

Explore
Fashion & auto08

Leather & Textile

Explore
05 / Support & Warranty

Buy a machine. Gain a partner.

When you invest in a ZENTRA XVII, you're backed by a service organisation obsessed with your uptime — from unboxing to year ten.

  • 24-Month Machine Warranty

    Bumper-to-bumper coverage on mechanical and electronic components.

  • 6-Month Printhead Warranty

    Ricoh Gen6 printheads covered under manufacturer warranty.

  • 24 × 7 Remote Support

    Diagnostics, RIP guidance and firmware updates over encrypted VPN.

  • On-Site Installation

    Certified engineers install, calibrate and colour-profile at your facility.

  • Operator Training

    3-day hands-on training and a lifetime access knowledge base.

  • 48-Hour SLA

    Guaranteed engineer callback within 48 hours for critical incidents.

06 / Book a Demo

See the ZENTRA XVII print live.

Bring us your substrate. We'll print your artwork on it — on camera, in our demo lab, or at your facility.

  • Live demo with your own artwork
  • Cost-per-print analysis for your job mix
  • Financing & lease options walkthrough
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