g37g37p Brochure2019
g37g37p Brochure2019
g37g37p Brochure2019
2019 02K MP
Introduction
37" OFFSET PRINTING PRESS An A1-size machine, the Lithrone G37 addresses the critical needs of short turnarounds, many different
printed products, and short runs at a low cost. The Lithrone G37 combines both functionality and a good
design, and is a highly functional printing press that includes the basic performance of the Lithrone G series.
A compact press that can produce A1-size products, the Lithrone G37 offers a 640 x 940 mm maximum
sheet size. Capable of printing sheets up to 37 inches in width, this press has the power to address the full
The Power to Meet Diverse Needs with Outstanding Performance span of requirements in the publishing and commercial printing segments. Since color management can be
implemented by including a color bar on sheets with 8-up A4 or American letter size impositions, this machine
The Lithrone G37: The New Standard in 37-inch Printing Presses is ideal for producing high page-count products with excellent print quality. Perfect for printing items in the
international standard A1 poster size, plus total flexibility in layout criteria such as bindery register marks.
Even in package printing, this press handles sheet thicknesses up to 0.8 mm and configured in 6 or 7
colors with in-line coater to flexibly deliver high added-value printing for packaging, labels, and cards,
and aims directly at higher earnings. The 15,000 sheets per hour maximum printing speed and stable
operation afforded by press automated systems with KHS-AI at their core make the Lithrone G37 the
ultimate high technology machine for outstanding productivity and consistent bottom-line performance.
Contents
Dimensions Meet a Wide Range of Needs Quality and Reliability in an Eco-friendly and Economical Innovative
5 High Quality UV Curing system
Designed to Deliver Outstanding Print Quality 14 Print Management Solutions
6 High Performance Short-Run and Fast-Turnaround Printing
KHS-AI — The Solution to Today's Printing Needs 16 Package Solutions
8 Short Makeready Strategic Press for High Value Added Packaging
Photo: GL-437 Short Makeready for Future Needs 18 Custom Configurations
* Model in photograph includes optional specifications. Custom Configurations and Lineup
10 Perfector
Stable One-Pass Printing Affords High Performance and Profitability 19 Specifications
12 Fast-Curing H-UV Printing Even for Double-Sided Printing Specifications
Multi-Flexibility High Quality
Dimensions Meet a Wide Range of Needs Designed to Deliver Outstanding Print Quality
Maximum sheet size accommodates everything up to A1 and 37-inch sheet width. Komori pursues high print quality to meet high-level printing needs. Thanks to high reproducibility and highly precise
printing expression distinguished by excellent inking and distribution along with beautiful coloring, the Lithrone G37
Maximum sheet size of 640 x 940 mm. Capable of printing sheets up to 37 inches in width, the Lithrone G37 has
shows its exceptional capabilities in meeting printing needs that are growing ever more diverse and sophisticated. The
the power to address the full range of requirements in the publishing and commercial printing segments.
printing units employ the ideal array of ink and dampening rollers determined by computer analysis to maintain the
Maximum printing area allows use of a color bar even on 8-up A4 impositions. optimum balance of ink and water and perform high quality printing. The new Komorimatic continuous dampening
Maximum printing area of 620 x 930 mm accommodates the simultaneous printing of a color bar with 8-up A4 or system is equipped with a special roller on the low rider. Moreover, Komori’s unbounded insistence on quality, through
American letter size impositions. May be equipped with PDC-SX* or PDC-SG* (Spectral Print Density Control) for improvement of dot reproduction for example, enables unsurpassed high print quality. The sheet transport system
producing high quality products with large page counts. ensures the highest print quality through attention to every detail – from the stable sheet feeding of the suction tape
feeder and the air side lay used in the feeder for improved operability to the delivery equipped with an aerodynamic
gripper shaft. The new strategic partner for the future, ready to meet all needs with consistent print quality.
Max. sheet size: 940 mm
Max. printing area: 930 mm
Max. printing area: 620 mm
Max. sheet size: 640 mm
• Can also be equipped with the PDC-SX* Spectral Print Density Control. Sucker box Komorimatic
Incorporation of a sucker box that provides extremely stable high- Provides a consistent supply of dampening solution directly to
speed feeding ensures consistent feeding performance across the the plate, thus ensuring high quality printing with the minimum
full range of sheet thicknesses — from ultra-thin to thick sheets. necessary amount of water. The new Komorimatic, starting from
the new vibrating dampening rider roller, provides a stable ink
film. An environmentally responsible solution, the system is also
* Option suited to non-alcohol printing.
The Lithrone G37 embodies the development concepts of the Lithrone G series — high-speed stability, high print High Precision Preset Function (Self-Learning Function)
quality, suitability to short runs, mechanical reliability, solid environmental credentials and enhanced production
Paper waste at print start-up is reduced to an absolute
efficiency. Equipped with a new feeder and delivery, this press offers a maximum printing speed of 15,000 sheets minimum, makeready time is shortened, and resources
per hour and stable high-speed operation over its sheet thickness range of 0.04–0.6 mm†. The new feeder and are substantially saved by automatically analyzing and Komori sheetfed offset press
delivery ensure high-speed stability. calibrating preset data and optimizing color matching
Equipped with the KHS-AI system, the PDC-SX Spectral Print Density Control-SX* and the PQA-S Print Quality according to changes in the machine, the printing
Changes in
Assessment system* for sheetfed presses, the Lithrone G37 maintains high print quality with today’s less environment and printing materials. environment
experienced operators. The press has improved operability and maintenance thanks to the adoption of low Paper grade
Paper size
operating-side steps, the underneath positioning of impression cylinder cleaning systems, and the new Printing
materials Fold specification
operating panel at the front of the delivery. Automatic calibration using update results
† 0.06–0.8 mm capability (gripper pad adjustment necessary with sheet thickness of 0.5 mm or more) by optional specification.
KHS-AI Integrated Control System: Evolving to support higher productivity and print quality Komori web offset press
KHS is an innovative productivity enhancement system developed to reduce job changeover time and paper waste to an Smart Sequence
absolute minimum by using job data from the MIS-linked KP-Connect Pro and preset data from PCC, which is linked to the CTP
Smart Sequence is the ultimate short makeready system, allowing the main makeready processes from the end of one job to
workflow. The system that evolved KHS even further is KHS-AI (KHS with a self-learning function). Linked to the optional PDC-
the start of the next job to be started with just the touch of a button. Virtually the entire makeready process is accomplished
SG or PDC-SX, color matching is optimized by constant analysis and automatic compensation of the image area ratio and ink
automatically and seamlessly. This reduces operator workload as well as greatly reducing changeover time and improving
key openings matched to the machine condition, the printing environment and changes in the printing materials. In addition,
productivity and print quality.
KHS-AI manages the operating record, status history and maintenance data of the press. The system includes a self-diagnostic
function for troubleshooting. The system also supports a remote diagnostic function for immediate response in an emergency.
Smart Sequence Operation Flow
• The optional ink roller cooling system is necessary to maximize KHS-AI performance.
Self-Diagnostics
In addition to managing the operating record, this
function provides graphs of trend data to assist in
understanding the press status. It also informs the
operator of press maintenance conditions. By providing
a self-diagnostic to prevent the occurrence of problems,
the system also helps to minimize press down time.
* Option * Option
High Performance
Short Makeready
In today’s intensely competitive business climate, to open up new markets by increasing productivity, becoming more Exceptional job changeover performance even with heavy stock
cost competitive and offering advantageous services, the printing press must be multifunctional, flexible and loaded Handles paper thicknesses from 0.04 mm to 0.6 mm†. Equipped with the benderless Full-APC (Fully Automatic
with advanced automation systems. The Lithrone G37 is generously equipped with cutting-edge short makeready Plate Changer)*, the press changes four plates in three minutes and completes job changeover in an astounding
systems. eight minutes. With its highly efficient maximum printing speed of 15,000 sph, the Lithrone G37 makes available
Komori’s benderless Semi-APC (Semi-Automatic Plate Changer) or Full-APC (Fully Automatic Plate Changer) improves the functionality and operability required to smoothly meet the needs of short turnaround and short- and
plate register accuracy and significantly reduces makeready time. Blanket washing and impression cylinder and ink roller medium-run work, which is continuously growing as a share of the market.
cleaning are fully automated, operated with just the touch of a button. The sheet thickness preset function enables sheet Further, combining the standard KHS-AI integrated control system with PDC-SX* or PDC-SG* (Spectral Print
thickness adjustment to be performed by just inputting a digital value, and transfer cylinder gripper pad adjustment is Density Control) enables both print standardization by means of digital control and very quick print start-up.
not necessary†. In addition, the sheet size preset function lightens the operator workload and dramatically shortens the
time required before first sheet inspection after a makeready. Moreover, the high-speed print start-up function shortens
test printing time, reduces paper waste and raises productivity and efficiency.
As difficult jobs, short run jobs and short turnarounds increase, the Lithrone G37 delivers world-class performance,
accurately and efficiently.
† 0.06–0.8 mm capable (gripper pad adjustment necessary with sheet thickness of 0.5 mm or more) with the use of an optional extra. Flow of job changeover from thin to thick paper (four colors, no change in sheet size)
† 0.06–0.8 mm capable (gripper pad adjustment necessary with sheet thickness of 0.5 mm or more) with the use of an optional extra.
Benderless clamp
The benderless clamp used with the Automatic plate changer eliminates
the need to bend the plates, making plate discharge and feeding more
efficient. The flat plate clamping also improves plate registration accuracy
and reduces preparation time. Storing plates for reprints is much easier
without a tail bend, making reprint orders easy to handle.
* Option
* Option • Figures show Komori measurements under specific conditions. No warranty is implied.
Short Makeready
Perfector
Photo: GL-837P+PQA-S
* Model in photograph includes optional specifications.
The Lithrone G37P is a compact perfector that enables high-quality, single and double-sided printing in one
pass and straight multicolor printing in one machine. By achieving a high-speed perfecting cylinder, high
quality printing is possible at a maximum printing speed of 15,000 sheets per hour and with a sheet thickness
range of 0.04 to 0.45 mm during both single and double-sided printing.
The paper perfecting unit consists of a cylinder layout of double-sized - double-sized - single-sized cylinders on Fully Automated Perfecting
a transfer cylinder, suction cylinder, and a perfecting cylinder to enable highly stable perfecting printing. This Changeover Function
allows for stable sheet transfer that is smooth and stress-free for all types of printing jobs. The perfecting unit The fully automated perfecting changeover
eliminates marking and smearing through the flattening of the perfecting cylinder surface. function can be enabled by just selecting single-
Quick changeover through the automated changeover function reduces human error. Furthermore, mechanical side/double-side on the touchpanel and
damage and errors can be prevented in the short time that changeover issues occur through the Perfecting entering the paper size. Changeover completes
Changeover Error Recovery Guidance System, which also lessens press down time. Additionally, marking and Double-sized - double-sized - single-sized cylinder alignment in approximately 2 minutes and 20 seconds.
smearing issues can also be prevented in the delivery unit by using Komori's unique sheet transfer technology
Compared to a single-sized - double-sized - single-sized cylinder technique,
built into the Lithrone G series.
high performance perfecting printing is possible for which sheet transfer
is stable and marking and smearing rarely occur even in double-sided
printing.
Perfector
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Perfector H-UV / H-UV L (LED) Solutions
Fast-Curing H-UV Printing Even for Double-Sided Printing Quality and Reliability in an Eco-friendly and
Economical Innovative UV Curing System
The Lithrone G37P is easily adapted for an H-UV lamp or H-UV L (LED) module mounted in the delivery and on H-UV / H-UV L (LED) — Innovative UV Curing System
top of the suction cylinder at the perfector enabling highly efficient curing on both sides of the sheet. Since H-UV*
the sheets are flash cured antimarking ceramic jackets on the impression cylinders after the perfector are not The Komori H-UV System is an innovative UV curing system
required. Print has the same high quality on both the front and back side of the sheet. that uses a UV lamp developed with Komori know-how and
high-sensitivity UV ink. With just one lamp mounted in the
delivery, this system offers high print quality and reliability as
well as excellent economic and eco-friendly performance.
H-UV L (LED)
Eco-friendly
"Double - double - single"
cylinder alignment Environmentally Friendly Effective Space Utilization
Contributes tremendously to a better environment inside the
Allows a Color Bar on 8-up A4 Impositions Even on Double-Sided Prints printing plant because it does not discharge ozone, does not
Installation space is minimal and no area is needed to place
printed items that have not yet dried.
The maximum printing area of 620 x 930 mm on the Lithrone G37 perfector is the same as that of the single-sided Lithrone use powder and is nearly odorless.
G37 press. This size accommodates the simultaneous printing of a color bar with 8-up A4-size impositions even on double-
sided prints. The press' color bar scanner is equipped with the tracking sensor function, so center color bars*1 can be scanned High Efficiency with Komori Total Support
automatically along with register marks for automatic color registration.
Komori total support helps maintain high print quality, reduction of common print problems and reduced costs
H-UV/H-UV L (LED) printing enables imposition for both front and back sides in the same manner as a single-sided press to support
since all K-Supply brand consumables are supplied by Komori. For quality control, it is essential to adjust machine
a wide-range of needs. Printing with oil based ink requires a blank column from gripper edge to tail with a width of 10 mm for the
conditions to meet changes in the environment and variations due to aging. Komori uses its know-how as a press
suction wheel in the middle of the back side.
manufacturer to ensure quality control by not only supplying materials but also through recommending and
H-UV / H-UV L (LED) printing For oil printing providing machine maintenance.
Front (first print), center color bars Back (first print)
Max. sheet size:940 mm Max. sheet size:940 mm
Max. printing area:930 mm Max. printing area:930 mm The Ideal High Performance Ink for H-UV Printing
H-UV / H-UV L (LED) Ink is the ideal Komori standard ink for H-UV printing
that was developed with the know-how gained through the sale of H-UV
systems.
Max. printing area:620 mm
Main Features
(1) Beneficial in preventing cracking during folding.
(2) Ink misting has been reduced, ensuring clean conditions.
(3) Paper peeling and edge picking are constrained.
(4) The problem of ink backing away from the fountain roller in long runs
has been mitigated.
(5) Sharp dot shapes and minimal feathering.
10 mm
H-UV / H-UV L (LED) printing does not require a blank space Printing with oil based ink requires a blank space
in the middle of the sheet with a width of 10 mm
*1 Center color bars available when UV/ H-UV/ H-UV (LED) are installed.
* Option
* Option
Perfector H-UV / H-UV L (LED) Solutions
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Print Management Solutions
Series Series
High-precision preset Color management/automatic register adjustment Quality inspection
Smart sequence Smart feedback Color control/automatic register adjustment
Parallel makeready PDF comparator system
Photo: GL-637+C+PQA-S
* Model in photograph includes optional specifications.
IR/UV dryer equipped in horizontal position just after upswing in extended delivery, providing powerful support for
enhanced glossiness through improved varnish leveling. Also, delivery maintenance is exceptionally easy. Handling of
non-absorbent substrates is enabled by the intermediate curing of the interdeck UV curing unit, significantly broadening
job prospects.
Package Solutions
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Custom Configurations Specifications
*1 Transfer cylinder gripper pad adjustment is necessary when the printing paper is thicker than 0.5 mm.
Note:
Komori reserves the right to change specifications on products listed in this catalog without notice to improve reliability, functionality, and/or design. Komori is not liable for
the use of this product outside of the prescribed safety regulations and precautions. The technical information in this catalog explains the general operation of the product and
does not constitute a guarantee or license of rights possessed by Komori or a third party.
*Availability of the Custom Configurations and Lineup shown above may vary depending on area, please contact sales for further details. The photographs in this catalog include some special specifications. Figures in specifications are valid as of January 2019. Photographs are subject to change at a later date.