Truepress 344

Details

High quality and throughput

All the capabilities of a traditional offset press and more

Excellent print quality

The Truepress 344 is a unique digital press using the traditional wet offset printing process to create high-quality prints on a wide range of substrates.
In addition, the first generation digital dot ensures that optimal image quality is transferred directly to the plate, ensuring high color quality in print and registration. All of the features of the Truepress 344 are designed to suit the on-demand printer without compromising print quality or limiting the types of substrates that can be used.

Great productivity through better imaging

 Job changeover is a fully automated process. Plates are imaged simultaneously, blankets are cleaned, the feeder unit is set and ink ducts are calibrated using the printing image data.
In just over five minutes the press is ready to start the next job.
TrueFit Advance minimizes run-up time, so optimum print quality is reached with fewer waste sheets.
With high running speeds of up to 7,000 sheets per hour, the number of jobs per working day is exceptionally high.

Variable plate support

The Truepress 344 makes it easy for a single designated plate to be replaced with a new one. The most typical example of this would be replacing just the black plate, so that the text information is altered for a language variation. In such a case, the user is assured of accurate registration and fit.

Easy maintenance

The Truepress 344 requires less time and effort for standard maintenance, thanks to automated cleaning of blankets, plate cylinders, and dampening solution rollers.
In addition, the twin printing tower design gives the operator fast and easy access to all areas of the press.

Optimised running costs

Compared to other digital presses, a number of factors make the Truepress 344 unique in its cost of operation.
Printing with standard inks and paper, plus the use of chemical-free plate processing, provides a low consumable cost.
Coupled with the potentially high number of jobs per workday, this ensures that the cost per job at run lengths of 100 to 5,000 sheets is very competitive.

Environmentally and ecologically safe

In addition to the obvious benefits of cost savings, shorter processing times and safety, reducing the use of corrosive chemicals creates a safer working environment and complies with stricter government regulations.

Compact and robust design

Quality is a critical feature of the Truepress 344.
Built on a 4.5 cm (1.7") thick metal frame, the machine's sturdiness reflects the quality of manufacturing.
From the inking and dampening train to the transfer and cylinder units and the on-press imaging unit, all aspects of the Truepress 344 were designed with stability and durability in mind, providing reliability and performance comparable to any other high-quality press.

IR drying unit

Fitted with an optional inline IR drying unit, the Truepress 344 can attain a faster turnaround time for verso printing or finishing.
Depending on the type of substrate or ink coverage, the IR dryer can be a key asset in providing an ondemand service.

Automation

Easy operation through advanced automation and quality control systems

Easy setup and consistent quality control with TrueFit Advance

TrueFit Advance is an automatic print quality management system that provides real-time analysis of ink levels that is operated through an easy-to-use touch screen located at the delivery end of the press.
Calibrated to the data from the printing image data, the system cross-references the original file data to provide accurate setup. Thereafter, TrueFit Advance scans and analyzes printing data every six sheets.
Based on the analyses, it assists in adjusting ink keys and water dampening supply levels to ensure consistent quality from the beginning to the end of the print run.
TrueFit Advance can also store job data from a previous job, making it possible to recall the data and get a repeat job up and running in less time.

Operating the press

The Truepress 344 is designed so that one operator can manage the entire operation from workflow to printing. Advanced automation means that operation is efficient and easy, enabling press operators of varying skill levels to achieve consistently high-quality results.

Automatic paper positioning

In addition to its other advanced automation systems, the Truepress 344 features a new automatic paper positioning adjustment system that makes for easier operation.
The operator simply enters the paper thickness, type, and size on the central command console, and the system calculates the adjustments specific to the substrate characteristics.

Shorter makeready and startup

Fast job changeover is a key feature of this print-on-demand press. The printing image data is analyzed by the system to automatically preset ink keys for each new job. Optimum run quality is attained with fewer waste sheets.

Color density management using target image areas

The color density management scanner measures representative points across the image automatically, or the operator can use a touch screen to manually override the selection in order to choose whichever points he wishes.
The scanned image data is fed back to the control unit and analyzed for ink and water adjustment.
This unique color management system ensures high quality and consistency of output.

Easy control of dampening solution

TrueFit Advance measures a unique data control strip to assess the required amount of water to maintain the optimum balance of ink and water. The unique algorithm calculates and automatically adjusts dampening solution levels as necessary. This system assists the operator in maintaining stability and ease of operation.

Truepress working with TrueFit Advance

Traditional ink density management

The operator extracts sheets at points in time (A, B, and C) during printing. The measured density is compared with the target density.

• At A, the density is too high, so it must be reduced.
• At B, the density matches the target.
• At C, the density is too low, and must be increased.

The ink keys are adjusted as necessary at each point in time. Unfortunately, measuring a single sheet that has been pulled from the press does not provide information about trends in ink density.
For example, if a sheet were pulled and measured at time B', the operator would make settings to decrease density, despite the fact that the density is already decreasing, since the instantaneous density at time B' is too high.
This would drive the density even lower by time C'.

Ink density management with TrueFit Advance

TrueFit Advance's color management differs greatly from manual operation of traditional ink density management, which involves arbitrary timing of density measurement and relies on the intuition of the operator. TrueFit Advance monitors the ink and dampening solution levels regularly and in real time, while taking into account the historical measurements to evaluate trends over time. This assists in the appropriate timing for adjustments and results in highly accurate and consistent ink density control.

As simple as a network printer

Superior results with 1-bit TIFF

The Truepress 344 is independent of the upfront workflow as it accepts 1-bit TIFFs as input data.
1-bit TIFF data is ideal for four-color printing separations, since it assures that output will match the intent of the designer, including the fonts and image resolution.

Compatible with the reliable Trueflow system

Screen's Trueflow, which has received rave reviews for its CtP workflow, has recently introduced a new entry-level model: Trueflow Rite TP.
In addition to handling the latest PDF files, Trueflow Rite TP can output 1-bit TIFF, making it the ideal RIP for a workflow that includes the Truepress 344. Of course, any other RIP that creates 1-bit TIFFs can be used with the Truepress 344 as well.

Increased efficiency with JDF

JDF is also supported in the Truepress 344 workflow.
JDF is a format that allows various instructions related to a printing job to be transmitted to the appropriate processes.
JDF data can be used to reduce print setup times and paper spoilage.

Options

The Truepress 344 can be equipped with several optional systems that increase productivity and quality.
Screening: Spekta 2 AM/FM hybrid screening is a widely acclaimed quality screening that produces outstanding quality.
As a key element of Screen's success in CtP technology, Spekta 2 offers Truepress 344 users this unique screening to provide even higher quality results.

The ideal solution for your business

The Truepress 344 has a wide appeal for a variety of printing segments.

The Truepress 344 is an offset press that offers digital processing of everything from platemaking to printing in a single, high cost-performance unit. It offers all the advantages of digital printing, and is flexible enough for a wide variety of uses.
For example, this powerful production tool can be used to create everything from direct mailing materials to CD and DVD jackets, tickets, leaflets, catalogs, and printed art.
Its use of traditional printing methods provides the superior quality of wet offset printing, and its high-speed output enables high productivity, making it flexible enough to meet a wide variety of customer needs.
The Truepress 344 is ideal for today's world of multi-use, short turnaround, small lot printing.
It has the potential to open up a whole new world of opportunities for everyone from printing companies, platemaking companies, and print shops to universities, government and public institutions, and industry companies.