Product Description - AGFA Avantra 36/44 Service Manual

Avantra 36/44 Service Manual

Product Description

The Avantra 36 and 44 are members of the Avantra family of high-end laser
based PostScript image recorders. They build upon the Avantra 20/25 advanced
capabilities and add new features. The Avantra 36/44 line is especially designed
for users requiring large format output, such as packaging and posters. Both
systems support the high quality imaging requirements needed for CristalRaster.
Standard Equipment
The Avantra contains the following standard equipment:
• Punch system
• head and tail
• Stoesser, Bacher, or Bacher Plate
• Multiple media supply capability
• allows two different (or same) media to be on line within the engine at
the same time
• Flex media
• automatically adjusts focus for the selected media thickness
• user-definable media widths
Advanced Features
In addition to the advanced design features of the 20/25, the 36/44 has:
• EasyLoad media handling, which allows the convenient loading of large
format supply cassettes.
• Vacuum system, which aids in keeping the media tight against the drum for
optimum image quality.
• Integrated on-line processor with bridge/buffer/crane (optional).
Options
Options include:
• On-line bridge buffer
• bridge is contained within the engine
• buffer is a separate unit attached to the back of the imagesetter, which
allows a full page to be buffered while imaging the next page
• crane for loading and unloading off-line cassettes
• standard cassette can be easily used if a problem with the bridge/
buffer is encountered
• Custom punches
• Easyload media handling cart
xx Introduction