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Digital Equipment Evaluation Report
ColorPainter™ H3-104s from OKI Sept. 2015
Description of MachineThe ColorPainter™ H3-104s from OKI* is a 104” printer using industrial piezo printheads and high-viscosity ink with a smart user-friendly interface, which allows printer communication using Twitter and e-mail to monitor the printer with your PC. Low odor Eco-Solvent SX ink in CMYKLcLmGy,LGy. Some of the features include Dynamic Dot Printing (DDP) technology to control and optimize dot size and density, Smart Nozzle Mapping technology to allow re-mapping of clogged nozzles, Smart Pass 4 technology to eliminate banding and significantly reduce graininess in halftone areas. New automatic print adjustment feature with optical sen-sors to perform both media advance and bi-directional position ad-justment. The ColorPainter™ H3-104s from OKI comes with a set of 1.5 L reloadable ink cartridges to eliminate cartridge recycling and landfill waste.
*The wide-format printing group of Seiko Instruments (SII) joined OKI on October 1, 2015.
SpecificationsHeight: 60 in. (1513 mm)Width: 162 in. (4126 mm)Depth: 54 in. (1366 mm)Weight (w/stand): 1,322 lbs. (600 kg)Country of Manufacture: Japan
Print Width/Print DimensionsMax Print Width: 103.6 in. (2632 mm)Max Print Length: Limited by roll lengthMax media roll weight 264 lbs. (120 kg)Roll outer diameter (maximum) 13.8 in. (350 mm)Max Media Thickness (for printing): 27.6 mil (0.7 mm)Media Core Sizes 3”
Number of ColorsLow-odor eco-solvent SX Ink (CMYKLcLmGrayLGray)
Printing Resolutions/Modes360x360 dpi Max Speed360x540 dpi High speed540x540 dpi Normal720x720 dpi High quality900x900 dpi Max quality
Operating Environment/ConnectivityAmbient temp.: 15° to 30° C (59° to 86° F)Max. humidity: 30-70% RH, non-condensingUSB 2.0
Media Heating SystemPre-heater 15° to 55° C (59° to 131° F)Print heater 15° to 55° C (59° to 131° F)Post-heater 15° to 70° C (59° to 158° F)
Features• Automatic Tension Control• CP Manager Software• Smart Nozzle Mapping Technology• Smart Pass4 Technology• Double-sided printing support• Post-production blower and integrated heater• Automatic Bi-Directional Adjustment• Reloadable Ink cartridges• Automatic Media Advance Adjustment
Activities for Standard Routine MaintenanceUser cleaning 1x a day 2 minutes (appx.)Printhead recovery/ Nozzle check 1x a day 8 minutes (appx.)
RIP Availability/CompatibilityNo RIP shipped with printer, EFI, SA International, Onyx, and Cal-dera all support this printer.
Ink Capacity and Cost (MSRP)1.5 L $300.00 (USD)
Options and Cost (MSRP)• Mesh Print ink tray $3499.00 (USD)• Exhaust Attachment $105.00 (USD)• Foot switch $1,529.00 (USD)• Tensioner $2,999.00 (USD)• Filter Kit $259.00 (USD)• Offset loading kit $407.00 (USD)
Print HeadIndustrial Drop-on demand, piezo-electric print head 508 nozzles per printhead (8 printheads)Replacement cost (out of warranty) Call Authorized Dealer
Power and Venting RequirementsPower is 200 to 240 VAC +/- 10%Power consumption is Printer 1440W / Heater 2880W or less
Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail PriceColorPainter™ H3-104s from OKI $ (USD)
Digital Equipment Evaluation Report
ColorPainter™ H3-104s from OKI Sept. 2015
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CMYK
185C 300C 512C 375C 7548C 165C 102C 297C
Arial 6 pt
Arial 12 pt
Arial 18 pt
Arial 6 pt
Arial 12 pt
Arial 18 pt
Arial 6 pt
Arial 12 pt
Arial 18 pt
Arial 6 pt
Arial 12 pt
Arial 18 pt
Arial 6 pt
Arial 12 pt
Arial 18 pt
Neutral gray (50% Cyan, 40% Magenta, and 40% Yellow)100% Cyan, 100% Magenta, 100%Yellow, and 100% BlackAlso used for Cross Hatch Adhesion test with UV inks
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0 HC HR SC R G B100 100 100100 100x3
Tucanna ColorWedge “Quick Check”
75 50 25 185C 287C 343C
Arial 6 pt
Arial 12 pt
Arial 18 pt
Arial 6 pt
Arial 12 pt
Arial 18 pt
Arial 6 pt
Arial 12 pt
Arial 18 pt
90 75 50 25 10 0 H HC HR SC S 100x3 R G B
100 90 75 50 25 10 100 90 75 50 25
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12647-5 Screen Print Control Wedge 2010 5 5
5 5 90 75 50 25 10 0 H HC HR SC S 100x3 R G B
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12647-5 Screen Print Control Wedge 2010 5 5
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Print Quality TestsThe SGIA test image was printed on the ColorPainter™ H3-104s from OKI using 3M™ Controltac™ Graphic Film IJ180 printed at 900x900 dpi. RGB input profile set to Adobe RGB (1998) and CMYK input profile set to GRACol2006_Coated1 using Onyx RIP. The Rendering intent was set to Relative Colorimetric. An SGIA control print using an Epson 7800 with semi-matte proofing media and validated with Color*Metrix ProofPass software was used for the spectral evaluation comparisons -- measurements are taken in the areas that are designated with the circled numbers and compared in the column at the right.
Objective measurements (taken from ColorPainter H3-104s from Oki)#1 Pantone Spot Colors* ∆EPantone 185C 6.23Pantone 300C 3.42Pantone 512C 0.51Pantone 375C 4.10Pantone 7548C 6.47Pantone 165C 8.63Pantone 102C 2.86Pantone 297C 4.77*All spot colors above were measured from the SGIA test image printed by the ColorPainter™ H3-104s and using an X-Rite Exact
with the following measurement conditions: D50/2°, CIE ∆E 2000, and M1. The paper was measured before all measurements were taken (see paper values under Gamut and Density).
#2 Neutral Gray DensityCyan density of 0.57; Magenta density of 0.56; and Yellow density of 0.55. Neutral gray was created by mixing 50% Cyan, 40% Magenta, and 40% Yellow. In the density measurements above, a neutral gray would typically measure CMY at 0.52, if a color above is off by more than 0.02 from the 0.52 you may be able to see a color cast.
Ink UsageThe SGIA test image was printed and the RIP reported a total of 4.46 ml of ink was used.
Spectral Evaluations (L*a*b* comparison)#3 Control Print ColorPainter H3-104sL*30.29 a*6.15 b*-47.98 L*32.05 a*2.37 b*-47.21#4 Control Print ColorPainter H3-104sL*51.95 a*65.71 b*34.51 L*51.03 a*61.95 b*28.10#5 Control Print ColorPainter H3-104sL*91.29 a*6.03 b*5.47 L*89.96 a*3.06 b*3.07#6 Control Print ColorPainter H3-104sL*71.73 a*22.60 b*34.87 L*69.76 a*19.92 b*28.12
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Digital Equipment Evaluation Report
ColorPainter™ H3-104s from OKI Sept. 2015
Gamut and Density2D Gamut Comparison with Adobe® RGB and Coated GRACol2006 (known industry specifications). ColorPainter™ H3-104s gamut built by printing the IT8.7-4 CMYK Random test chart on 3M™ Controltac™ IJ180 at 900x900 dpi using the Onyx RIP with the Rendering intent set to Relative Colorimetric. The paper white was measured at L*94.78, a*-1.21, b*-0.57. For reference purposes The L* value represents a white value in darkness and lightness. The higher the number, the whiter the paper. The a* value represents no cast on the green/red axis, and the b* value represents no cast on the blue/yellow axis.
The color managed gamut shows how this model printer ships to the end-user with the RIP software and color management settings determined by the manufacturer and described above.
The second gamut image is with color management turned off to show the overall gamut available with this printer.
For density readings, the initial ink limiting chart was measured to test the overall density available before any color management. The density readings are: Cyan 2.67Magenta 2.06Yellow 1.20Black 2.68
Print Speeds for Bi-Directional PrintingThe SGIA test image was run across the width of the printer for an image size of 96” x 64” or 42.7 f². Model tested had CMYKLcLmGyLGy.
Resolution pass/drop size time to print Speed in f²*360x360 dpi (4 pass) 4 min. 11 sec. 612 f²/hour360x360 dpi (6 pass) 6 min. 40 sec. 385 f²/hour*square feet per hour
Visual Evaluation of 6 pt. typeThis image is from a 10x digital microscope. The test results are from an individual printer that has been calibrated as directed by the manufacturer and run by an expert operator. The images are 6 pt. yellow type on a Cyan and Magenta background (Blue), 6 pt. Cyan type on a Magenta and Yellow background (Red), 6 pt. yellow type on a Cyan and Yellow background (Green), and finally a knock-out from Pantone Process black ink.
Cross hatch from print registration mark shown CMYK on white background and then the Bas Relief dot structure using the 20x digital microscope.
Print Repeatibility and UniformityA Tucanna Color Wedge RapidCheck® Idealliance® Strip 1.0 was printed across the width of the print area (in this case over 60”) and multiple LAB readings are taken at the right, center, and far left to compute ∆E values across the width of the print area.
The 100% Magenta, 100% Cyan, and 100% Yellow were used for this calculation and the ∆E across the width is shown below. Eight (8) measurements were taken to show any difference across sheet.100% Cyan patch ∆E averaged 0.72100% Magenta patch ∆E averaged 0.31100% Yellow patch ∆E averaged 0.60
Less than 2 is excellent and these are less than 1.
Adobe RGB(1998)
Seiko Color Painter H3-104s from Okino color management
Seiko Color Painter H3-104s from Okiw/color management
Coated GRACol 2006(black line)
100 100 25 100 10 90 5 75 P 50 100 5 75 10 50 5 90 90 25 75 SC 50 75 25 HR 10 90 5 CMY100 H MY HC CY 25 CM 10 S 50RapidCheck® Idealliance® Strip - 1.0 - www.tucanna.com
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Service/Warranty PackageThe ColorPainter™ H3-104s from OKI comes with a one-year limited warranty that includes printheads. Service is performed by factory-trained service technicians from your local ColorPainter distributor, so service is fast, local, and effective.
Training and SupportOKI offers comprehensive support for all ColorPainter printers through factory-trained authorized distributors and backed by our OKI experienced technical team.
For More Information:OKI Data Americas Wide Format Division2067 Wineridge Place, Suite CEscondido, CA [email protected]
ColorPainter™ is a trademark of OKI Data Infotech Corporation.
SGIA10015 Main StreetFairfax, VA 22031 [email protected]
Digital Equipment Evaluation Reports are produced by the Spe-cialty Graphic Imaging Association in order to provide an objective comparison tool for companies utilizing wide-format digital imaging equipment. Equipment is evaluated in controlled conditions using a qualified operator and a representative of SGIA, who works as an objective observer and recorder of findings.
A special thanks to X-rite for providing the i1 Pro2 Spectrophoto-meter, and the Exact Spectrophotometer for taking the necessary measurements in these evaluations. Also thank you to Tucanna software for their RapidCheck® software and the Tucanna Color Wedge for the Repeatibility test and to Color*Metrix for the use of ProofPass verification software, which was used to validate the Epson 7800 reference print.
If you have questions about this report or any of the data, please e-mail [email protected] and reference ColorPainter H3-104s from OKI in the subject line.
Prices listed in this report are subject to change.
