Industrial Monochrome Production

Designed for demanding production environments, the Kirin 660 HD combines high productivity with the flexibility required for modern digital printing. The system is ideally suited for book production, educational publishing, examination papers, manuals, business documents and other high-volume monochrome applications.

Its Single-Pass architecture enables continuous production at speeds of up to 200 m/min while maintaining consistent print quality throughout long production runs. For Print-on-Demand environments, the system supports efficient short-run manufacturing and allows production to be paused and resumed with minimal waste, improving overall operational efficiency.

The Kirin 660 HD provides a cost-effective alternative to conventional monochrome printing technologies for medium and short-run production, helping print providers improve productivity while maintaining consistent output quality.

Industrial Printhead Technology

At the heart of the Kirin 660 HD are industrial piezoelectric ceramic recirculating printheads designed for continuous high-speed operation. With a firing frequency of up to 80 kHz, 5,116 nozzles and variable droplet sizes of 2 pl and 4 pl, the system delivers precise image reproduction, sharp text quality and excellent detail retention.

The recirculating ink architecture helps maintain stable printhead performance by improving ink flow throughout production. This contributes to greater reliability, reduced maintenance requirements and consistent print quality during extended operating cycles.

High-Performance Pigment Ink

The Kirin 660 HD uses specially formulated water-based pigment ink developed for industrial monochrome printing. The ink delivers high optical density and excellent readability while supporting fast drying performance across a wide range of book, digital and speciality papers.

Its low-moisture formulation, combined with an efficient Infrared (IR) and Hot Air drying system, helps reduce drying requirements, minimise ink penetration into the substrate and improve overall production efficiency. The pigment-based formulation also provides excellent durability and long-term stability for demanding publishing and document applications.

The combination of industrial printheads, high-performance pigment ink and an integrated drying system contributes to lower ink consumption, efficient drying and dependable production performance.

Stable Web Handling and Production Reliability

Reliable web transport is essential for high-speed digital printing. The Kirin 660 HD incorporates multiple technologies designed to ensure stable paper handling and accurate print registration throughout the production process.

Advanced tension control systems continuously regulate web movement, while automatic web guiding and alignment correction technologies help maintain precise positioning at high production speeds. A dedicated web reversing mechanism supports stable duplex production, and the servo-controlled transport architecture ensures smooth and consistent operation across a wide range of job types.

Combined with a rigid industrial frame design, these technologies contribute to long-term production stability and dependable performance in demanding industrial environments.

Software and Workflow Integration

The Kirin 660 HD incorporates a professional digital workflow environment designed to streamline production from file preparation through final output. Advanced RIP processing ensures accurate interpretation of PDF files while maintaining image quality and production efficiency.

The system supports variable-data printing, including serial numbering, barcode generation, QR code production and personalised document printing. Integrated job management and parameter control functions help simplify repeat orders and maintain production consistency across different applications.

Optional Inline Finishing System

For fully integrated production environments, the Kirin 660 HD can be equipped with an optional inline cutting and stacking system. The finishing module connects directly to the printing system, creating an integrated production line from roll-fed printing to finished sheet output.

The system supports vertical and horizontal cutting, automatic sheet separation and stacking, with inline cutting speeds of up to 120 m/min. By reducing manual handling and intermediate processing steps, the optional finishing solution helps increase productivity and shorten turnaround times.

Flexible Production Configurations

The Kirin 660 HD is available in both roll-to-roll and roll-to-sheet configurations, allowing the system to be tailored to different production requirements.

The standard roll-to-roll configuration provides a highly efficient solution for continuous production environments, while the optional roll-to-sheet configuration combines printing, cutting and stacking in a single integrated production process ready for downstream finishing operations.

Applications

The Kirin 660 HD is designed for industrial monochrome printing applications requiring high productivity, consistent quality and cost-effective operation. Typical applications include books, educational publications, examination papers, manuals, business documents, newspapers, periodicals and Print-on-Demand production.

Its combination of industrial Single-Pass technology, high-speed operation and flexible production configurations makes the system a powerful solution for modern digital print manufacturing.