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Chapter 1:
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Gerber Solara ion
V
™, an outdoor-durable, UV-cured ink jet
printer. The Gerber Solara ion’s versatile printing methods allow shops to meet diverse
customer needs. The printer has a generous flatbed which accommodates large jobs with ease. It
can print on rigid materials such as foam board, corrugated plastic, polycarbonate, expanded
PVC, aluminum, or MDO, as well as flexible materials such as banner, vinyl, and backlit. In
addition, you have the option of printing full-bleed.
If you have chosen to add a roll-to-roll option, the printer can accommodate flexible materials
such as banner, vinyl, and backlit. In addition the roll-to-roll option expands the length of the
flatbed to 120" (3m/304.8cm).
The Gerber Solara ion
produces all kinds of durable, outdoor or indoor graphics on a wide
variety of materials which meet the following standards:
Maximum rigid or roll material width is 64" (1.6m/162.6cm).
Maximum rigid material thickness is 1" (25.4mm).
Maximum rigid material length for the roll-to-roll configuration is 120" (3m/304.8cm).
Maximum rigid material length for the flatbed-only configuration is 100"
(2.5m/254cm).
Maximum rolled material thickness is 0.030" (0.76mm).
Minimum rolled material width is 24" (61cm).
Minimum sheet size is 12" x 12" (30.5cm x 30.5cm).
The Gerber Solara ion printheads use multiple-drop technology to provide vivid colors and an
expanded color gamut. The printer has several print modes to maximize throughput or quality.
The printing rate varies based on the selected print mode and the chosen material profile (as
determined by the RIP software).
Gerber’s exclusive GerberCAT™ ultraviolet ink set includes four colors - Cyan, Magenta,
Yellow, and Black, which achieve an outstanding color gamut and brilliant hues. The cationic
inks are cured using Gerber's proprietary Cold Fire Cure™ technology. This low energy, low
temperature cure creates a mechanical bond between the ink and the substrate, providing better
abrasion resistance and eliminating adhesion loss which can occur with vinyl graphics. The
low-temperature cure also greatly expands the range of materials that can be printed by the
Gerber Solara ion. Heat sensitive plastic, vinyl, fabric, and paper-based materials can be printed
using Gerber's Cold Fire Cure and GerberCAT inks without concern over ink adhesion or
material damage.
The Gerber Solara ion inkjet printer is part of Gerber’s Matched Technology System™ which
provides users with a complete, integrated solution from start-to-finish.
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