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SelectSet Avantra 25E Drum Imagesetter

Agfa's SelectSet Avantra 25E puts advanced drum technology within reach of newspaper and prepress operations that need an affordable, quality imagesetter in a convenient 18 x 25" format. The Avantra 25E offers the productivity and reliability that have made Avantra the premier family of drum imagesetters in the industry. And while the Avantra 25E is tailored to meet your needs today, it's also upgradeable to a SelectSet Avantra 25 for even higher quality.

With the SelectSet Avantra 25E, you get an 18 x 25" format imagesetter--ideal for any single page or 2-up job, such as newspapers, brochures, newsletters, and even magazines. OptiSpot technology ensures a perfect spot size at the popular 1200 and 1800 dpi levels, resulting in dot placement and fidelity so accurate, that you can tackle higher-quality PostScript color jobs. The system's built-in productivity features allow you to output more jobs in less time. Optional DualSupply cassettes double your media supply or allow you to keep two media types ready at all times. And with SelectSet Avantra 25E's ease of use, any member of your staff can operate the system with minimal training.

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Features:

  • Exceptional output at resolutions of 1200, 1800, and 2400 dpi, with maximum screen ruling of 200 lpi.

  • Repeatability: plus or minus 0.2 mils (5 microns) over eight consecutive 18 x 25" outputs.

  • Modular design and optional features let you configure an imagesetter that's right for you today, and flexible enough to grow with your business in the future.

  • Outputs film, paper, or polyester plate materials with equal accuracy using Agfa's advanced OptiFocus feature, which automatically adjusts the optics for superior imaging, without any operator intervention.

  • IntelliTrack, a self-propelled direct drive carriage that provides unequaled pixel placement precision and repeatability.

  • FlexMedia option provides a choice of five standard media widths or define your own--from 12" to 18" (30.48 to 45.72 cm).

  • User definable punch registration system to simplify the prepress process.

  • An optional on-line processing system that provides an integrated bridge built right into the imagesetter's cover.

  • DualSupply cassette option lets you mix and match media without having to stop and change cassettes.

  • User-friendly touch-screen control panel that aids operation using illustrative icons.


    Configurations:

    • 18 x 25" (457 x 635 mm) format, including user-definable head and tail punch registration system.







Product Specifications: SelectSet Avantra 25E Drum Imagesetter

Imaging TechnologyInternal drum, 180 degrees
Maximum Image Area17.7 x 25" (449 x 635 mm)
Imaging SystemVisible red laser diode (650 micrometer wavelength)
Resolutions and
Corresponding Spot Sizes
1,200 dpi (472 dots/cm) at 20 microns
1,800 dpi (708 dots/cm) at 15 microns
2,400 dpi (945 dots/cm) at 15 microns

Repeatability*plus or minus 0.2 mil (5 microns) over 8 consecutive 18 x 25" (457 x 635) outputs
Maximum Imaging Speeds1,200 dpi--417 sq. in./ 2688 cm2 per minute
1,800 dpi--278 sq. in./ 1742 cm2 per minute
2,400 dpi--208 sq. in./ 1344 cm2 per minute
Maximum Imaging Speeds at Full Area1,200 dpi--1:05
1,800 dpi--1:37
2,400 dpi--2:10
Maximum Line Screen200 lpi (78 lines/cm)
Screening Technologies SupportedAgfa Balanced Screening
Adobe Accurate Screens
Standard PostScript RT Screening
Physical DimensionsWidth: 47" (119 cm)
Height: 48" (121 cm)
Depth: 29" (73 cm)
Weight: 750 pounds (340 kg)
EnvironmentalTemperature: 64 degrees - 84 degrees F
(18 degrees - 29 degrees C)
Relative Humidity: 45% - 55% non-condensing
Electrical Requirements110/230 V, 50/60 Hz, 300 W
Media SizesPage Widths:
12" (30.48 cm)
13.3" (33.78 cm)
14" (35.58 cm)
16" (40.64 cm)
18" (45.72 cm)
User definable from 12" (30.48 cm) minimum up to 18" (45.72 mm) maximum with FlexMedia
Media ThicknessOptiFocus feature automatically adjusts depth of focus to accomodate media thickness from 4 to 8 mils (0.10 mm - 0.20mm)
DualSupply CapabilityOptional
Media PackagesDaylight-loading rolls 250' (76.2 m) at 4 mils (0.10 mm) thickness
Punch Registration SystemChoice between Stoesser or Bacher Control 2000 systems featuring head and tail punches
System OptionsAvantra 25 OLP on-line processing system
  • Width: 47" (119 cm)
  • Height: 48" (121 cm)
  • Depth: 52" (132 cm)
  • Weight: 750 (340 kg)

    DualSupply cassettes

    FlexMedia including:

  • OptiFocus
  • Customizable media width

    Choice between Stoesser or Bacher 2000 system featuring head and tail punches

    User-definable punch registration

  • * Assumes non-condensing environmental conditions of 70 degrees F/21 degrees C and 50% relative humidity

    1 inch = 2.54 cm / 25.4 mm
    1 mil = one-thousandth of an inch
    1 mil = 0.025 mm
    1 micron = 0.001 mm
    1 mil = 25 micron
    1 lb = 0.454 kg


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