MGI Meteor DP8700 XL+

Multi-Substrate XL Digital Press for Paper, Plastics & Envelopes

The Meteor DP8700 XL+ is the latest of MGI’s line of versatile toner-based digital presses. Created for the key markets such as commercial printing, in-plants, plastic card manufacturers, book printers, photo printers, and many others, the Meteor DP8700 XL+ is faster and more precise thanks to a new thinner toner and more higher printing quality. An exclusive MGI feature allows to print up to 1200 mm (47'') long.

While it incorporates the key features that made the Meteor+ series the most versatile in the industry, including true multi-substrate capabilities for paper, plastics and envelopes, laser-safe prints, offset comparable output and no click charge, the Meteor DP8700 XL+ features a host of capabilities designed to maximize production and ease of operation.

Printing capabilities up to 330x1200mm and 400 Gsm

The Digital Press Meteor DP8700 XL+ opens you the doors to an even larger spectrum of profitable applications.
A truly an unique digital press that allows for a large choice of formats combined with a broad range of substrates and thicknesses now up to 400 Gsm.
Thanks to the various input systems, there is always a solution to handle the required substrate at hand:

• The auto-adjusting offset feeder table feeds substrates from 100x200mm up to the optional XL+ format of 330x1200 mm
• The pneumatic feeder allows to load 3000 sheets in the above formats and up to 400 Gsm/400µm.
• The two internal trays with a total paper capacity of 1500 sheets handle formats ranging from 140x182mm to 330x487mm
• The bypass is convenient way to load sheets from 100x148mm to 330x1200 mm and up to so envelopes at any time.
• The overall productivity allows for:
up to 4,260 A4 sheets per hour
or 2,280 A3 sheets per hour
or 1,200 330x650mm sheets per hour
and 600 330x1200mm sheets per hour

High Quality Output up to 3600 dpi/270 lpi

Resolution of up to 3600 dpi/270 lpi
3 new stochastic screens with anti-moiré feature.
18 traditional line screens to fit all types of jobs.
Screens in 130, 150, 170, 200 and 270 lpi. 
256 shades per color (8 bit).
Two different line screens within the same print job.

New XL+ Format up to 1200mm/47’’

A format once reserved solely for the offset world, the Meteor DP8700 XL+ can print sheets up to 1200mm (47’’) in length, the ONLY sheetfed production digital press with this capability. Print personalized banners, calendars, panoramic photographs, brochures, signage and more, all on-demand and in quantities as little as one.

Enhanced Print Registration

The new Meteor DP8700 XL+ includes new systems to deliver a more precise and automated print registration.
• The fully automated offset feeder table has a tolerance of ± 2/10°mm registration to all substrates loaded
• The new Automated Skew and Centering Adjustment (ASCA) system allows for on-the-fly registration. This involves several step motors and optical sensors and works without any operator involvement. The ASCA system is enabled for each printed side, allowing a very high and consistent registration for all automatic duplex jobs.

Intelligent Substrate Management

Dedicated touch screen with built-in substrate library which automatically adjusts all print settings inside the engine to optimize the printabillity of each paper, envelope and plastic. Maximize productivity by saving specific heat, Infrared and transfer settings for later recall.

New Toner

Includes green technologies
New formula with componants from the biomass. 
New denser dyes with smaller particules for a large gamut and more vibrant colors. 
New higher yield toner cartridges.

New Powerful EFI RIP

Delivering print almost 2.5 times faster than its predecessor, the new EFI Fiery FS100 Pro plateform is ideal for complex jobs with VDP, enhanced color management and workflow automation tools.

More Productivity with Digital Finisher Pro Inline module

DF PRO is a finishing solution that supports paper substrates up to 4260 pages per hour. So you can ensure a professional finish to your documents ranging from 375 mm width up to 1200 mm long (brochures, 5 fold, book cover) and a thickness of 90 to 400 gsm. The combination Meteor+ series and DF PRO is the optimal solution to maximize your productivity.
The DF PRO will allow you to cut (multi-sets), crease (binding) and perforate (detachable coupon) your work. With its 7 basic tools (horizontal and vertical cuts and horizontal perforations), and 3 interchangeable tools (positive or negative vertical creasing and vertical perforation) you can combine up to 10 functions in a single pass.
Find out more: MGI DF Pro

Efficient Envelope Production

Envelope production can be an instant game changer for your business. Whether you are printing high quality 4-Color logos on envelopes (supplementing an offset run), or printing variable data for direct mail applications, the Meteor DP8700 XL+ can bring in serious profits for your business. Go from the typical DL envelope all the way to the C5 envelopes with or w/o windows, all on demand. 

An ideal solution for short and medium run jobs, EnvelopeExpress Pro allows customers to easily integrate four-color process and fully personalized envelope (with variable data) printing capability into their digital portfolio. EnvelopeExpress Pro allows for continuous delivery of up to 400 envelopes at a time, maximizing output volume without interruption of the production cycle of up to 3000 envelopes per hour. 

Inline digital hot foiling capabilities

The Meteor DP8700 XL+ can accomodate MGI’s award-winning iFOIL module to create inline printing and hot foiling solutions that go far beyond a simple 5th or 6th color.
Find out more: MGI Meteor Unlimited Colors