Zoned Vacuum Control
The bed is split into three independent zones. A 30 × 40 cm sheet does not require pulling vacuum across the whole table, so blower load and power draw follow the size of the job rather than the size of the machine.
MF-1216-R4 imagery in production
UV Flatbed Printers
Maven MF-1216 R4
A production bed that fits a small shop, real sheet output every shift
- Print Area
- 1200 × 1540 mm
- Print Head
- Ricoh Gen6 (5 pl)
- Print Speed
- 22–28 m²/h @4
- Ink Channels
- CMYK · Lc · Lm · W
Price on request
01 — OVERVIEW
The MF-1216 R4 is the step a shop takes when signage and sheet work turns into daily production: a 1200 × 1540 mm bed, 100 mm of print height and a Ricoh Gen6 array configurable from two to four heads that delivers 22–28 m²/h at four passes. Acrylic, foam PVC, composite panel and MDF all run on the same table. Three independent vacuum zones keep blower load in proportion to the job, and the white channel circulates continuously.
MavenFlow White Circulation
White ink circulates through the channel even when the machine is idle. Settled white pigment — and the head cleaning it causes — is the largest hidden cost in any shop running white.
AutoGap Height Sensor
Media height is measured automatically between 0 and 100 mm and the head gap is set from it. The anti-collision sensor halts the carriage the moment it touches a lifted sheet corner.
PinLock Registration Pins
Mechanical pins on the bed corner return every sheet to the same origin. On double-sided and repeat panel work, aligning the second side becomes a matter of pushing the sheet against the pins, not measuring it.
02 — TECHNICAL DATA
Specifications
| Mode | Pass | Speed |
|---|---|---|
| Production | 4 | 22–28 m²/h |
| Quality | 6 | 16–22 m²/h |
| High quality | 8 | 14–16 m²/h |
| Printing | |
|---|---|
| Print Area | 1200 × 1540 mm |
| Max Media Height | 100 mm |
| Max Media Weight | 50 kg/m2 |
| Print Resolution | 600 · 900 · 1200 dpi |
| Drop Volume | 5–35 pL |
| Printhead & Ink | |
| Print Head | Ricoh Gen6 (5 pl) |
| Head Count | 2–4 adet |
| Ink Channels | CMYK · Lc · Lm · W |
| Ink Type | UV LED |
| Ink Supply | 2 L toplu besleme, beyaz sirkülasyonlu |
| Ink Capacity | 2,000 ml |
| Ink Consumption | 10–30 ml/m2 |
| White Ink Circulation | yes |
| Mechanical | |
| Table / Bed | Bölgesel vakumlu alüminyum tabla |
| Vacuum Zones | 3 zones |
| Curing / Drying | 2 × hava soğutmalı LED-UV, 395 nm |
| Media Height Sensor | Otomatik malzeme yüksekliği ölçümü, 0–100 mm |
| Head Anti-Collision | Kafa çarpışma sensörü, otomatik duruş |
| Capping Station | Otomatik kafa koruma ve nemlendirme istasyonu |
| Head Cleaning | Yarı otomatik püskürtme + manuel silme |
| Power & Environment | |
| Power Supply | AC 220 V, 50/60 Hz, 3 faz |
| Power Consumption | 10 kW |
| Current | 45 A |
| Operating Environment | 20–28 °C / %40–60 BN |
| Max Temperature Gradient | 10 °C/sa |
| Software & Connectivity | |
| RIP Software | ONYX · Caldera · SAi Flexi |
| Supported File Formats | PDF · TIFF · EPS · PS · JPEG |
| Interface | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Physical | |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 3000 × 2300 × 1350 mm |
| Weight | 720 kg |
| Required Floor Area | 18 m2 |
Compatible Substrates
- Acrylic
- Foam PVC
- PVC
- Aluminium Composite
- Foam Board
- Glass
- Wood
- MDF
- Metal
03 — INSTALLATION
Installation Requirements
We publish this before the sale. A machine that will not fit through the door, or a supply that cannot carry it, is the most expensive surprise there is.
- Power
- Three-phase (380 V)
- Floor area
- 18 m²
- Ceiling height
- 3.0 m
- Crated size
- 3200 × 2500 × 1550 mm
- Ventilation
- Not required
- Compressed air
- 6 bar, 150 L/dk
Not included in the price
- Freight and insurance
- Forklift unloading
- Electrical infrastructure and three-phase panel
- Compressed air line
- Starter consumables kit
04 — QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
Two heads or four?
The lower end of the published 22–28 m²/h is a two-head machine, the upper end four. Speed is not really the deciding factor — white is. White needs a head of its own, so if you print white, four heads is effectively mandatory. Heads can be added later, but colour profiles have to be rebuilt afterwards.
Why is the Epson head configuration cheaper?
Because it is slower. The same chassis with Epson i3200-U1 heads runs about 15 m²/h at four passes against 22–28 m²/h for Ricoh Gen6. It makes sense as a low-volume, price-led entry, but if you plan to run two shifts the difference pays for itself inside a year.
Does this machine have a varnish channel?
No. The channels are used as CMYK + Lc + Lm + white; spot varnish, textured varnish and matt/gloss contrast work are outside this chassis. If you need a varnish channel, look at the MF-2513 R8.
Is three-phase power mandatory?
Yes — 220 V three-phase at 45 A, with a peak draw of 10 kW. Bringing the panel to the machine and preparing residual-current protection is your responsibility before installation; we walk through it together during the pre-install survey.
When is this the right choice over the MF-2513 R8?
When your daily rigid volume stays under 25 m² and your largest sheet fits inside 1200 × 1540 mm. If either condition breaks, the MF-1216 R4 becomes a bottleneck quickly: tiling a sheet because the bed is too short costs more than the speed difference ever will.
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