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3400
mm
Max. print width
200
kg
Max. roll weight
212
m²/h
Max. productivity
9
Colour channels
4–18
Print heads
CMYK
+ 5 extra colours
- CMYK, lc, lm, lk, Varnish, White, Neon, Orange
- Cassette system for easy roll change
- X control print mode for test printing
- 4 indicators show the status of the print job
- 136 vacuum channels can be opened and closed
- Single and dual roll
- Light box with 48 LED segments for backlit print
- Multi layer printing
The multitalented roll-to-roll UV wide format printer
Exceptional features make this roll-to-roll printer the epitome of efficiency and ease of use. Karibu 2 processes virtually any roll material, accurately and reliably, with impeccable print quality on wide-format substrates.
At swissQprint, quality is a keyword. All our large-format and grand format printers include unique technologies and functions, and the roll-to-roll model Karibu 2 is no exception.
Karibu 2 has always been efficient, reliable and versatile like no other roll-to-roll printer. It operates with the latest printhead technology, delivering up to 1350 dpi resolution, high productivity and unwavering reliability.
At the same time, Karibu 2 gives you a competitive edge in roll-to-roll UV wide format printing while remaining a sustainable choice with its ISO-certified, energy-efficient LED system.
DOWNLOAD BROCHUREKaribu 2 Basics
LED technology – High on media diversity, low on costs
Tip Switch Vacuum – Powerful, efficient and operator-friendly
The patented Tip Switch Vacuum makes vacuum control child’s play! Control 136 segments at the touch of a finger – fast and effortlessly. Between rolls too, if you are using the dual roll option.
Safety – For people and printing processes
State-of-the-art safety. Should something or someone breach the light curtain, the print head carriage slows down to warn as well as protect the operator. Meanwhile, printing continues. There is no loss of time or material.
The Crash Sensor Technology helps prevent damage and rejects, say if the material thickness was entered incorrectly or corners on the material are sticking up.
Despite all precautions, there has been a material crash, and on the final few metres? It’s not the end of the world. Via the output software, the operator can resume printing at the exact point where it stopped – and saves the day.
Cassette system – Change rolls simply and fast
Do you process numerous different jobs with all manner of materials every day? The swissQprint cassette system makes roll changes highly efficient.
Any roll is loaded and ready to print within minutes, following just a few simple steps. Changing from one job to the next is equally fast, no matter how different they may be.
Certified energy efficiency – 2.2 kWh average power consumption
swissQprint LED systems are all proven to be highly energy efficient (Fogra ISO 20690:2018). As an owner, you can not only reckon with low operating costs but also look forward to conserving valuable resources.
The swissQprint UV LED large format printers consume an average of 2.2 kilowatt-hours of electricity, exactly the same as an average kettle.
Status indicator – Total oversight, all the time and from any angle
The operator can keep an eye on Karibu from anywhere in the room, thanks to two status indicators at each end of the print beam. Bar displays light up in various colours to communicate the machine status and printing progress.
Anti-static – Precise droplet positioning, crisp print image
The material and the environment together generate an electrostatic charge. Antistatic units on the machine neutralise it, so that the tiny ink droplets land exactly where they should and produce an impeccable overall image.
Karibu 2 Options
9 colour channels – Configurable according to your needs
You have complete freedom to assemble your colour palette the way you need it today. And to adapt it when the situation changes. There are 9 colour channels available, each one individually configurable.
- CMYK
- Light magenta, light cyan and light black
- White
- Effect varnish
- Orange
- Neon yellow and neon pink
36-Month SwissQprint Warranty
Enjoy total peace of mind with an industry-leading 3-year manufacturer warranty. Swiss precision and reliability, guaranteed.
Learn MoreKaribu 2 Applications
Backlits – Prints that also impress when illuminated from behind
Karibu is a specialist at producing backlit prints. Especially since this roll to roll printer – like all swissQprint machines – is a champion at precise droplet positioning. In addition, it offers high-resolution print modes in various increments.
The Karibu roll to roll printer has a Light Box right next to the printing area. This enables immediate quality control of backlit prints and instant optimisations – with minimal loss of time and material.
Mesh and full bleed printing – Without setting up and cleaning
A Mesh Kit comes integrated with the Karibu print bed. Before starting production on permeable substrates or a full bleed job, the user sends the print beam from the standard to the mesh position. All it takes is a mouse click, then printing can begin. The Mesh Kit contains two rolls of paper that absorb excess ink.
So mesh and full bleed jobs are just as easy and quickly handled as any other.
Varnish printing – Rich visual and haptic embellishment
The flexible effect varnish specially developed for roll to roll printing provides added enhancement:
- Printed selectively or overall
- Applied thinly or in layers
- With a matt or glossy finish
It produces visual and tactile experiences. On wallpaper, wall art, stretched textiles and a whole lot more.
Haptic printing – Experience another dimension
Make printed products palpable and visually even more appealing: Think of wallpaper with relief ornamentation, stretched textiles or a poster with a raised varnish finish. This multisensory experience alters how we perceive images and interact with them.
Multilayer – Multiple ink layers printed exactly on top of each other
Whether mirrored, identical or different, Karibu prints multilayer designs on transparent media with accurate registration. No chance of bleed-through, because all layers print in one go:
- Overprint (image + white)
- Underprint (white + image)
- Day & night (image, white, image)
- Five-layer (image, white, blocker, white, image)
White – Essential for printing on transparent media
White puts media in the scene: as base, intermediate or top layer on transparent films, or as spot colour on coloured and dark substrates.
Neon – There is nothing more attention-grabbing
Neon yellow, neon pink, neon orange and neon green printed with UV inks deliver dazzling posters, backlits, wristbands, installations and signage. Fluorescent under black light, they keep your message glowing in any environment.
Looking for inspiration? Discover boundless creativity
Our customers’ ingenuity never ceases to amaze us. How they express their creativity with our large format printers makes an impressive demonstration of how incredibly versatile the machines are. See for yourself! Visit the Application Gallery.
Our roll to roll printers operate in all kinds of industries and application areas. Take inspiration! Application areas.
Designed & Manufactured in Switzerland
Swiss engineering at its finest – every SwissQprint machine is developed, produced, and perfected in Switzerland for unrivaled quality, precision, and longevity.
Learn MoreCompare Karibu 2 vs Karibu S
 Karibu 2 |
 Karibu S |
|
|---|---|---|
| Print Roll Width | 3400 mm | 3400 mm |
| Dual-Roll Option | 2 × 1626 mm | 2 × 1626 mm |
| Print Heads | up to 18 | up to 18 |
| Colours | ||
| Colour channels | maximum 9 | maximum 9 |
| Print heads per channel | 1 or 2 | 2 |
| Light cyan, magenta, black | ✔ | |
| White | ✔ | ✔ |
| Varnish | ✔ | |
| Orange | ✔ | |
| Neon yellow, neon pink | ✔ | |
| Resolution | ||
| Addressable resolution | up to 1350 dpi | up to 1080 dpi |
| Visual resolution | up to 2540 dpi | up to 2160 dpi |
| Print Modes | ||
| Top Speed | 212 m²/h | 330 m²/h |
| Production Speed | 110 m²/h | 163 m²/h |
| Quality Mode | 75 m²/h | 94 m²/h |
| Fine Art Mode | 17 m²/h | 64 m²/h |
| Currently Viewing | View Karibu S | |
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