Noritsu Koki Co., Ltd. is pleased to announce the release of the D701, an environment-friendly compact dry minilab that, as a pioneer for new dry minilab solutions, is the ideal product for progressive printing businesses.

The D701 uses a 6 gradation per-dot dye inkjet system with precise dot control to produce vivid prints with a smooth portrayal of a wide range of colors.

The D701 can produce high quality prints in sizes up to 254 x 914mm (10 x 36 inches), with excellent lightfastness and glossiness that is sure to please even die-hard silver halide print fans. It can be used for low or mid volume print services or as a supplementary printer for retail outlets with QSS minilabs installed. By connecting operation software and consumer terminals to the D701, you can obtain the same functionality and easily provide the same services as QSS systems. Regarding D701 consumables, ink and paper will be sold exclusively by Noritsu Koki.

D701 features
       
1. Friendly to the environment
The D701 does not use any chemicals, nor does it produce any waste solution. The absence of chemicals makes it not only environment-friendly but also user-friendly, as it can be installed almost anywhere and is easy to provide maintenance for.
 
2. Newly developed inkjet system - 4 colors, 6 gradations per dot*
This new dry printer employs a 4 color dye ink system with 6 gradations per dot to produce vivid colors, and it also uses a new technology that adjusts the size of the dots when they are ejected onto the paper. This enables the individual dots to be output in 5 different sizes, which allows for a range of 6 gradations per dot including the no dot (white) variation. The result is high quality prints with fine gradations.　　　　

* Inkjet technology was provided by Seiko Epson Corporation.
         
3. Long lasting colors
Prints made with conventional dye ink tend to fade quickly, but the new ink used in the D701 has an improved molecular structure so it is able to withstand light and ozone, thus producing prints that boast excellent image permanence.
       
4. Compact design
The footprint of the D701 is a mere 0.43 square meters (including the RIP PC). The RIP PC can also be separated from the printer, in which case the footprint of the printer is only 0.35 square meters. Furthermore, if the optional Double Stack Cabinet is used, you can install two printers in the footprint of one.
       
5. Prints up to 254 x 914mm (10 x 36 inches)*
This printer can produce photos in sizes ranging from 3R all the way up to 254 x 914mm (10 x 36 inches), enabling a wide variety of print services.

*   A paper width of 203mm or 254mm is required for prints with an advance length that exceeds 457mm.
　 The maximum advance length for print widths of 127mm and 152mm is 457mm.
       
6. A capacity of approximately 650 prints per hour for the 4R (152 x 102mm) print size
In addition to its high capacity for 4R prints, the D701 also provides a capacity of approximately 250 prints per hour for 203 x 254mm (8x10 inch) prints and approximately 195 prints per hour for 254 x 305mm (10 x 12 inch) prints. This high capacity across the board makes the D701 a suitable solution for low to mid volume shops.
       
7. Print sorter unit (Option)
The print sorter unit, which holds up to 8 orders, enhances workflow efficiency.
       
8. Supports sheet paper
In addition to roll paper, the D701 also supports sheet paper ranging in size from 127 x 200 mm to 216 x 297mm. When setting both roll paper and sheet paper, it is possible to automatically switch between output from these two paper types.
       
The following features are also available with Noritsu Koki’s QSS minilabs. These features expand the possibilities of the D701 and enable its users to print with the same operations as QSS minilabs.

9. Operation software “EZ Controller” (sold separately)
The EZ Controller gives you the ability to easily perform many important functions such as PJP, order management, and value-added print creation.
       
10.“AccuSmart™” image processing technology employed
Noritsu Koki’s AccuSmart™ technology enables you to easily portray the natural beauty of the scene as viewed by the photographer when the picture is taken. This advanced technology not only provides superb quality for well photographed images, it also applies appropriate correction to less-than-perfect shots, resulting in extremely high quality prints regardless of the image source.
       
11. A selection of film scanners to choose from (film scanners sold separately)
With the D701, you have three new film scanners to choose from. The HS-1800 supports a wide variety of film including 120, and the LS-600/LS-1100 support only 135 and IX240 film. You can also choose not to add a scanner, and instead use the D701 as a stand-alone printer.
       
12. An array of options
The D701 supports the MD-2 Unit, QSS-Kids, Bravo II/Rimage CD writers, DVD writing and many other options to provide a scalable system that allows you to add new services as needed.

For product specifications you may click here to download a PDF format brochure of D701 courtesy of Noritsu America.

The specifications, information, and the appearance of the product herein are subject to change without notice.
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