Space requirements

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Dimensions
A B C D E F G
mm 1,003 988 1,060 778 922 348 2,063
inches 39.5 38.9 41.8 30.7 36.3 13.7 81.3

Note: The above diagrams show the Katana 5000R series with optional inline processor.

KATANA 5040R/5055R specifications

Model name FT-R 5040R FT-R 5055R
Exposure system Flatbed imaging system, 635 nm laser diode, polygon mirror
Resolutions 1,000/1,200/1,500/1,800/2,400/3,000 dpi
Registration accuracy ±25 microns (±1 mil) on overlaying sheets (film)
±50 microns (±2 mil)* on overlaying sheets (flexible plates)
Media types He-Ne sensitive film or paper, flexible plates
Media widths Film and paper: Film and paper:
254 mm (10") 305 mm (12") 254 mm (10") 305 mm (12")
355 mm (14") 406 mm (16") 355 mm (14") 406 mm (16")
Flexible plate: 457 mm (18") 508 mm (20")
From 254 to 406 mm (10" to 16"), 558 mm (22") 609 mm (24")
in 1 mm increments Flexible plate:
From 254 to 615 mm (10" to 24.2"),
in 1 mm increments
Max. imaging width 398 mm (15.6") Film and paper: 575 mm (22.6")**
Flexible plate: 556 mm (21.8")**
Media roll length 61 m (200')
Media output To output cassette or inline processor
Output cassette capacity 15 m (49.2')
Compatible RIPs HQ-510PM, HQ-510PC, Trueflow Rite
I/F change Fast-PIF
Weight 200 kg (440 lbs.)
Power requirements Single phase 100 V to 120 V, 0.4 kW, or single phase 200 V to 240 V, 0.4 kW
Environment Operating: 18 to 28°C (64.4 to 82.4°F), 50 to 70%RH
Down Time: 15 to 33°C(59.0 to 91.4°F), 30 to 80%RH
Storage: 0 to 50°C(32.0 to 122.0°F), 10 to 80%RH
Punch unit (optional) Stoesser, Bacher, Protocol, Western Lithotech, Screen, and other pin systems
Inline processor (optional) LD-M1060
* Registration accuracy is guaranteed only for flexible plates wider than 508 mm (20").
** Image quality can only be guaranteed for images up to a width of 550 mm (21.6").

Notes on achieving register accuracy

1. Proper register accuracy is only possible if all four plates are output under the same conditions (temperature, humidity).
2. Proper register accuracy is only possible for plates where the length of the plate in the secondary scanning direction is less than 1.4
times the length of plate in the primary scanning direction.
3. Register accuracy is based on the center register mark.
4. Register accuracy requires that all the plates used are consistent in width.

No.205-077E Printed in Japan 03-10 040FSM(R3-6)

KATANA 5040R/5055R
High-end Imagesetter
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Innovation & Reliability

 The Efficiency and Beauty of a Japanese Longsword
THE JAPANESE LONGSWORD, COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE KATANA, IS A MASTERPIECE OF SWORDMAKING, FAMED FOR ITS

BALANCE, STRENGTH, AND ELEGANCE. DAINIPPON SCREEN HAS RECENTLY DEVELOPED A MASTERLY PAIR OF IMAGESETTERS

INSPIRED BY THE BEAUTY AND EFFICIENCY OF THE JAPANESE KATANA. COMBINING THE SPEED DEMANDED FOR TODAY’S TIGHT

DEADLINES WITH OUTPUT THAT, LIKE THE JAPANESE KATANA, IS A WORK OF ART, THE NEW KATANA 5000R SERIES

IMAGESETTERS ARE THE PERFECT ANSWER TO TODAY’S PREPRESS NEEDS.

THE KATANA 5000R SERIES IMAGESETTERS OFFER REMARKABLE REPEATABILITY – THE KIND OF REPEATABILITY REQUIRED

FOR HIGH-QUALITY OUTPUT. WHAT’S MORE, THIS REPEATABILITY IS AVAILABLE AT AMAZING SPEEDS, MAKING THE NEW

KATANAS TWO OF THE FASTEST IMAGESETTERS IN THE WORLD. WITH EXPOSURE WIDTHS OF UP TO 575 MM (22.6") FOR THE B2

FORMAT KATANA 5055R AND 398 MM (15.6") FOR THE B3 FORMAT KATANA 5040R, THE KATANA SERIES IMAGESETTERS MAKE IT

EASY TO OUTPUT JUST ABOUT ANY 2-PAGE OR 4-PAGE JOB QUICKLY AND ACCURATELY.

THE KATANA 5000R SERIES IMAGESETTERS CAN OUTPUT SEVERAL TYPES OF MEDIA, INCLUDING FILM, PAPER, AND FLEXIBLE

PLATES. WITH THEIR SUPERIOR REGISTRATION ACCURACY AND SIX DIFFERENT IMAGING RESOLUTIONS, THE NEW KATANA 5000R

SERIES IMAGESETTERS ARE IDEAL FOR INEXPENSIVE, FAST, AND HIGH-QUALITY OUTPUT ONTO A VARIETY OF MEDIA.

Advanced film transport for high-quality output

Perfect for any use

SUPERIOR REGISTRATION ACCURACY imagesetters offer a remarkable registration accuracy of ±25 microns (±1 mil)
The Katana 5040R and Katana 5055R’s improved film transport system assures for four continuous separations. This makes it easy to get high-quality four-color
consistent media placement. Thanks to this new system, the Katana 5000R series printed output every time.

In fact, the Katana’s superior registration is more than adequate even for The imaging system consists of a spinning five-facet polygon mirror that
difficult tasks, such as quad output onto a single film. In quad output, all transmits the imaging beam through an fθ lens before allowing the beam
four colors are output onto a single sheet of media. Quad output saves to reach the media. The maximum
both time and materials, spinning speed of the polygon
but requires much greater mirror is 14,400 rpm, which
registration accuracy than translates across the five facets into
standard four-film C Y an effective spin rate of 72,000
four-color output. Thanks to rpm, achieved without the usual
the Katana 5000R series accompanying problems of mirror
imagesetters’ superior vibration and image deterioration.
imaging and film transport K M The fθ lens is shaped so that it
systems, registration is narrows the beam to a small point,
good enough even for preventing distortion of the image
high-quality quad output. even at the edges of the media.
Exceptional quality and productivity
Cutting-edge data transmission and imaging technology

Even higher speed output Superior imaging system

Fast transmission and reception The Katanas’ imaging system employs a five-facet polygon mirror that reflects a
capabilities, enhanced by precision laser diode beam through a specially designed f θ lens to narrow the
Tail Head Gravity Roller Discharge Roller
advanced dedicated buffering punch punch beam and project it onto an exact point. This precise imaging system, paired
technology, support continuous To with the Katanas’ superior transport system, helps these units image at a quality
Cutter Processor
imaging by assuring that data is Gravity Roller Main Roller rivaling that of internal drum imagesetters, even at high resolutions and line
transmitted to the imagesetter rulings. Best of all, with the Katana 5000R series, the resulting high repeatabili-
with a minimum of delay. Front slack Rear slack ty and accuracy is available on a variety of media at high speed.
Constant
stretch

Uniform tension
across material width
Film prevents film distortion
and snaking.

A system you can tailor to your needs

Versatile and customizable

A variety of punch formats Optional LD-M1060 processor

The Katana 5000R series feature a wide variety of punch formats, including The LD-M1060 processor is specially designed for inline use with the Katana
optional tail punch support. Punch formats include Screen, Stoesser, Protocol, 5000 series imagesetters. A compact unit, it keeps the imagesetter/processor’s
Bacher, and Western Lithotech. Custom punch formats can also be supported. combined footprint down even further thanks to its bridgeless design.
On-site punch system installation is available, so users can choose to change The processor’s internal tank is
punch formats even after the 20% deeper than those of
unit has been installed. Internal similar models, making a longer
punch systems take the effort transport stroke possible. The
out of registration punching, extra length helps the processor
reducing the strain on keep up with the Katana series
oper-ators and increasing imagesetters’extremely high
productivity even further. imaging speeds. Furthermore,
the LD-M1060’s advanced
processor tank design reduces
chemical evaporation to provide
A choice of output media more stable processing quality. Processor LD-M1060
The Katana 5000R series support media from 10 to 24 inches wide* and can
output to a variety of media, including film, RC paper, and flexible plates**. High-speed RIPs for better productivity
Flexible plates make it easy to get fast, high-quality four-color plate output right The Katana 5000R series are compatible with all of Dainippon Screen’s advanced
from the Katana 5000R series imagesetters. The superior repeatability and RIPs. The imagesetters’ Fast-PIF data interface assures great productivity no
registration accuracy of the Katana 5000R series imagesetters assure high quality matter what RIP is used. With the combination of Screen's high-quality RIPs and
no matter what the media, and flexible plate support makes it easy to create a the Katana 5000R series imagesetters, it’s easy to get high-quality, full-color A4
fully digital prepress production workflow by turning the Katana 5000R series 2-up or 4-up output.
imagesetters into entry-level CTP output devices. The Harlequin ScriptWorks-based HQ-510 RIPs feature PostScript®3™
compatibility and drive the Katana
* 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, and 24 inch widths are available for the Katana 5055R; 10, 12, 14, and 16 series efficiently. Trueflow Rite is
inch widths are available for the Katana 5040R. an advanced workflow system
** Flexible plates can be set in 1 mm based on the latest core technol-
increments from a minimum of 254 ogy from Adobe. Both the HQ-
mm (10") to a maximum of 615 mm 510 RIPs and Trueflow support
(24.2"). PDF 1.5 input.

Software RIP HQ-510PC

Space requirements

C G
B D E F

A
Dimensions
A B C D E F G
mm 1,003 988 1,060 778 922 348 2,063
inches 39.5 38.9 41.8 30.7 36.3 13.7 81.3

Note: The above diagrams show the Katana 5000R series with optional inline processor.

KATANA 5040R/5055R specifications

Model name FT-R 5040R FT-R 5055R
Exposure system Flatbed imaging system, 635 nm laser diode, polygon mirror
Resolutions 1,000/1,200/1,500/1,800/2,400/3,000 dpi
Registration accuracy ±25 microns (±1 mil) on overlaying sheets (film)
±50 microns (±2 mil)* on overlaying sheets (flexible plates)
Media types He-Ne sensitive film or paper, flexible plates
Media widths Film and paper: Film and paper:
254 mm (10") 305 mm (12") 254 mm (10") 305 mm (12")
355 mm (14") 406 mm (16") 355 mm (14") 406 mm (16")
Flexible plate: 457 mm (18") 508 mm (20")
From 254 to 406 mm (10" to 16"), 558 mm (22") 609 mm (24")
in 1 mm increments Flexible plate:
From 254 to 615 mm (10" to 24.2"),
in 1 mm increments
Max. imaging width 398 mm (15.6") Film and paper: 575 mm (22.6")**
Flexible plate: 556 mm (21.8")**
Media roll length 61 m (200')
Media output To output cassette or inline processor
Output cassette capacity 15 m (49.2')
Compatible RIPs HQ-510PM, HQ-510PC, Trueflow Rite
I/F change Fast-PIF
Weight 200 kg (440 lbs.)
Power requirements Single phase 100 V to 120 V, 0.4 kW, or single phase 200 V to 240 V, 0.4 kW
Environment Operating: 18 to 28°C (64.4 to 82.4°F), 50 to 70%RH
Down Time: 15 to 33°C(59.0 to 91.4°F), 30 to 80%RH
Storage: 0 to 50°C(32.0 to 122.0°F), 10 to 80%RH
Punch unit (optional) Stoesser, Bacher, Protocol, Western Lithotech, Screen, and other pin systems
Inline processor (optional) LD-M1060
* Registration accuracy is guaranteed only for flexible plates wider than 508 mm (20").
** Image quality can only be guaranteed for images up to a width of 550 mm (21.6").

Notes on achieving register accuracy

1. Proper register accuracy is only possible if all four plates are output under the same conditions (temperature, humidity).
2. Proper register accuracy is only possible for plates where the length of the plate in the secondary scanning direction is less than 1.4
times the length of plate in the primary scanning direction.
3. Register accuracy is based on the center register mark.
4. Register accuracy requires that all the plates used are consistent in width.

No.205-077A Printed in Japan 03-10 000FSM(R3-6)

KATANA 5040R/5055R
High-end Imagesetter
CTF