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continuous-feed · colour inkjet

Ricoh Pro VC60000

turn data into print.

Move personalised books, manuals and direct mail into high-volume digital production. The Pro VC60000 combines variable-data workflows, pigment inkjet and configurable drying for a broad mix of commercial applications.

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Ricoh Pro VC60000
Configuration shown may include optional equipment.
150 m/minat 600 × 600 dpi with high-speed option
40–250 g/m²at 120 m/min; narrower range at 150 m/min
520 mmmaximum paper width
1,200 × 1,200 dpiat 50 m/min
overview

continuous production. individual messages.

Bring variable text and colour images to roll-fed production. The Pro VC60000 supports the shift from static bulk print to personalised communications, books and other repeatable high-volume applications.

specifications & options

Check the technical details and equipment options for your workflow.

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applications

make every communication relevant.

Explore transactional documents, direct mail and publishing on a continuous web.

Personalised Hudson Rewards membership letter

statements, invoices & direct mail

Combine document data, branding and targeted messages in one print workflow. Establish record ordering, reconciliation and proof checks before a personalised run is released.

Stack of printed magazines and brochures

books & commercial publications

On-demand book sections and versioned publications can reduce the need to hold finished inventory. Plan the roll layout around cutting, folding and binding, with sufficient information to track sections through finishing.

inkjet quality

balance detail, colour and paper.

Choose the quality mode and media treatment for the application you intend to produce.

Dripping CMYK ink illustration

drop-on-demand imaging

Ricoh's variable-drop printheads and pigment ink support text and colour reproduction. The Australian specification lists up to 1,200 × 1,200 dpi at 50 m/min; the fastest mode is not the highest-resolution mode.

Fanned printed colour reference chart

paper and drying belong together

Evaluate the paper, ink coverage and dryer configuration as a complete system. A proof should include dense colour areas and the intended downstream handling, not just a light-coverage test page.

productivity

build a reliable roll-fed workflow.

Match processing, running speed and operator access to the production mix.

Pro VC60000 configured line with undercoater, base, dryer, exit and finishing callouts

speed with clear conditions

Ricoh Australia lists 120 m/min at 600 × 600 dpi, or 150 m/min with the high-speed option. The supported weight range changes from 40–250 g/m² at 120 m/min to 64–157 g/m² at 150 m/min.

Pro VC60000 TotalFlow job-management screen

complex files and variable data

A configured production controller handles the incoming data and print sequence. Check supported data streams, composition software and the method for recovering interrupted or rejected work before installation.

Operator replacing a Pro VC60000 ink cartridge with the drawer open

ink replacement during production

The Australian specification lists on-the-fly ink replacement and two 10-litre cartridges per colour. Include consumable access, maintenance and roll changes when planning operator tasks.

finishing & workflow

connect the web to the finished document.

Specify pre- and post-processing around the work, not as separate purchases.

Illustration: Paper web unwinding between two rolls.

from rolls to books or mail

Unwinding, rewinding, cutting, folding and inserting require a compatible production route. Decide where jobs will be separated, checked and collected, and how finishing will respond to a stopped or restarted run.

Application illustration; not a production sample.
Pro VC60000 partial line with unwind or feed equipment

plan the installation

Review the full equipment layout, utility requirements and access for maintenance. Agree how representative jobs will be tested from input file to the final document before the system enters routine production.

specifications

the details that matter.

Review the key figures and the listed equipment options for this system.

key specifications

Technology
Four-colour continuous-feed piezo inkjet
Line speed
120 m/min at 600 × 600 dpi; 150 m/min with high-speed option
Maximum resolution
1,200 × 1,200 dpi at 50 m/min
Paper width
165–520 mm
Media weight
40–250 g/m² at 120 m/min; 64–157 g/m² at 150 m/min

full specifications

Pro VC60000

Configuration
Device configuration
Base unit (2 units per configuration) 2 print engines per duplex system in I (inline) or L (left-angle) configuration A modular system comprises of the Entrance Unit and Main Unit which house the CMYK print heads and paper path, Standard Dryer Unit, and Exit Unit. Options Protector Coat Unit Undercoat Unit
Functions
Printing
Colour
Yes
Printer controller - optional
Ricoh TotalFlow R600A Digital Front End Note: The Ricoh TotalFlow R600A controller is a mandatory option.
Physical dimensions
Physical dimensions (WxDxH)—mainframe
4,920 x 2,369 x 2,195 mm—base unit (Entrance Unit/Main Unit/Dryer/Exit Unit)
Weight—mainframe
4,600 kg—base unit (Entrance Unit/Main Unit/Dryer/Exit Unit)
Media handling
Paper output configuration - 3rd Party
Pre- and post-processing Multiple partners provide a variety of unwind, rewind, cut, fold, dynamic perforation, vision systems and inline processing, including a solution for books
Supported media
Offset Uncoated/EP, Offset Coated, Inkjet Coated, Inkjet Treated
Maximum paper size
Length 101.6–1371.6 mm Width 165–520 mm
Media weight (g/m2)
40–250 at 120 m / 64–157 at 150 m
Paper path
Tight web Web width 520.7 mm Printable area 508 mm (non-printable area 2 mm from paper edges)
Print features
Print speed colour
4 colours, 2-bit, 2-up duplex 150 mpm / 2,020 A4/min at 600 x 600 dpi—High Speed Option 120 mpm / 1,616 A4/min at 600 x 600 dpi 100 mpm / 1,344 A4/min at 1,200 x 600 dpi 50 mpm / 672 A4/min at 1,200 x 1,200 dpi
Target volume
Up to 40 million A4 impressions/month
Printing technology
Piezo Drop-on-Demand, 1-pass 10 dual Ricoh printheads per colour Dynamic variable drop size at 2 bits/drop Dynamic Print-head Positioning
Ink type
Ricoh high-density, low-water content pigment ink On-the-fly replacement 2 x 10-litre polystyrene cartridges per colour
Printhead
Ricoh latest generation of Drop-on-Demand Piezo printhead 1-pass—10 x 1,200 dpi printhead modules per colour
Print resolution
Up to 1,200 x 1,200 dpi
Non-printable area
2 mm from paper edge
Environmental features
Safety standards
IEC60950-1 EN60950-1 (CE marking) EN60950-1 (TUV) IEC60950-1 (CB Scheme)
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standards
EN55022 Class A EN55024 (CE mark) AS/NZS CISPR22 (C-Tick mark)
Operating environment
Operating temperature 18 –24° C Operating humidity 40–60%

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