Xenons X3E UV

The Xenons X3E UV (often referred to as the X3E-640 UV) is a professional, large-format roll-to-roll plotter. It is an entry-level and production-grade device, designed for advertising agencies, commercial print shops and exhibition system manufacturers.

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Technical specification

Working Width	1600 mm (1.6 m)
Printhead Type	Supports from 1 to 4 modern Epson i3200 printheads
Colour Configuration	Standard configuration: CMYK + White (W) (optional clear varnish, light colours LcLm and fluorescent inks)
Maximum Printing Speed	Up to approx. 30–50 m²/h (depending on the printhead configuration and pass mode)
Maximum Resolution	Up to 2400 / 2880 DPI – ensuring photorealistic print quality
Software (RIP)	Supplied as standard with SAi FlexiPrint software, with Onyx or Caldera available as optional alternatives

Key features and technology

1. Eco-friendly and cost-efficient UV LED curing

Using LED lamps instead of traditional mercury lamps offers significant advantages:

Low process temperature: Enables printing on heat-sensitive materials such as thin films and flexible PVC stretch ceilings.
No warm-up time: The printer is ready to operate immediately after being switched on.
Long service life: LED lamps operate for thousands of hours without losing intensity.
No ozone emissions: The process is safer for both the operator and the environment.

2. Advanced white ink management

The machine supports advanced multi-layer printing, allowing ink to be applied in the following modes:

Pre-White: A white underbase printed beneath the colour layer, ideal for dark or transparent substrates.
Post-White: A white layer printed over the colour layer, suitable for reverse printing applications such as window graphics.
Sandwich White (Colour-White-Colour): Enables the production of double-sided, opaque prints on transparent films.

3. Printing precision and safety

Variable Dot technology: Producing droplets of different sizes, starting from 3.2 pl, ensures smooth tonal transitions and sharp edges.
Micro-feathering technology: An advanced dot-distribution algorithm eliminates banding and conceals minor media-feeding errors.
Anti-Crash system: Dedicated sensors protect the printheads against mechanical damage if the material becomes wrinkled or uneven.
Automatic cleaning station: An automated system simplifies daily printhead maintenance.

Applications and printing options

Thanks to UV LED technology, the printer performs exceptionally well with flexible and roll-fed media, such as:

Advertising banners, including both frontlit and backlit materials,
Self-adhesive, cast and window films, including adhesive-free static-cling films,
Photographic papers and poster media,
Wallpapers, photo wallpapers and canvas,
Mesh, polyester fabrics and leather-like materials.

The Xenons X3E UV is an excellent choice for companies looking to adopt UV technology without investing heavily in industrial machines from major brands. It offers a very strong quality-to-speed-to-price ratio, delivering excellent value for money. The white ink configuration also creates opportunities for high-margin jobs involving transparent and decorative materials.