Speedmaster CD 74

The future-oriented press for top quality

and versatility in medium size.
Contents
Speedmaster CD 74

4 Exceptional Versatility
6 The Prinect CP2000 Center
8 The Preset Feeder
10 The Printing Unit
12 Smart Sheet Travel
14 Inside View of the Press
16 Press Configurations
17 Technical Data
18 Perfecting Device
20 Coating and Drying
22 The Preset Delivery and its Options
24 Peripherals
26 Long Perfecting Presses
27 Special Applications
29 The Speedmaster CD 74 in the Workflow
31 Heidelberg Solutions
4 Speedmaster CD 74 Exceptional Versatility

The Speedmaster CD 74 • Up to 18,000 sheets

per hour combined with exceptional versatility.

With up to 18,000 sheets per hour in straight printing the

Speedmaster CD 74 is the ideal machine for highest productivity
requirements.

Whether you print commercial jobs, labels or high- That is why the Speedmaster CD 74 straight-printing
quality folding boxes, the success or failure of your busi- models are optionally available with 18,000 sheets per
ness depends on its speed and flexibility. As a result of hour to allow a fast and cost-effective production of long
increasing differentiation of products and target groups, runs.
runs are getting shorter and job changes more frequent. The Speedmaster CD 74 is available in two formats:
This is where medium-size presses really offer cost C-format 53 cm x 74 cm (20.87 in x 29.13 in) and F-format
advantages – they’re quick to set up and provide stable 60.5 cm x 74 cm (23.82 in x 29.13 in), with or without
production conditions. Not least the Speedmaster® CD 74 perfecting device. Perfector models from four to ten
which is setting a new performance class in its format. colors, with optional coating system and extended
Automated makeready and easy-to-control sheet delivery, offer you new sales opportunities in medium-
travel make the Speedmaster CD 74 an extremely user- size applications. Now you can produce exceptional
friendly press for a broad range of substrates from flimsy print products highly productively and cost-effectively
papers to stiff board and plastic sheets. whatever your order profile.
Industrial packaging printers running multiple shifts
have a particular need for a robust press able to handle
long runs at top speed.
6 Speedmaster CD 74 The Prinect CP2000 Center

Prinect • Digital integration of the Speedmaster

CD 74 into your production and business pro-
cesses maximizes your efficiency.

Prinect CP2000 Center - productivity at the push of a

An investment in a Speedmaster button
CD 74 is also an investment in The Prinect CP2000 Center press control system combines
Prinect and a sound future. productivity and user-friendliness at the highest level.
Prinect is a modular workflow management system All Speedmaster CD 74 functions are controlled
whose components can be combined into an integrated centrally via the touchscreen monitor. The color display
workflow stretching from management to production can be adjusted in height and tilt. Its ergonomic design
and from prepress and press to postpress. creates an optimum work area for reaching straightfor-
The finely tuned interaction of the various Prinect ward decisions and user-friendly operation. Important
components boosts the efficiency of production work- press functions, e.g. remote control of color and register,
flows, offers greater process transparency and thus automatic washup devices and control of Star compo-
accelerates the entire job flow. Prinect thus makes a nents using CANopen technology are quickly monitored
major contribution to helping companies realize their on the Prinect CP2000 Center and are operated quickly
full potential for rationalization and optimization, thus and precisely.
enhancing printshop performance and boosting profit The Color Fast Solution software package accelerates
margins. production after makeready and interruptions and
ensures greater reliability. When there are sizeable
changes in the volume of ink applied, automatic follow-
up and adjustment of dampening solution quantities
achieves a constant ink-water balance and stable print
quality.

Integration into the networked printshop

The Speedmaster CD 74 can be integrated seamlessly into
your printshop’s automated workflows using additional
The Prinect CP2000 Center puts high-tech Prinect CP2000 Center software modules.
squarely in your hands.

Increased productivity
The ever shorter runs typical of production today mean
the proportion of time devoted to makeready is increasing.
The prime priority is therefore to increase productivity
by reducing job throughput times. The first step towards
achieving an integrated workflow is ensuring the avail-
ability of presetting data. The Prinect MetaDimension® RIP
supplies the Speedmaster CD 74 with ink zone presettings
via the Prinect Prepress Interface. The printer at the
Prinect CP2000 Center receives the required PPF files and
a preview online. This ensures the right job is selected.
While the current job is still being printed, the next one
can be prepared for production.
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With its unique “Plate on Demand” function, printers You thus have a complete overview of the current job
are able to automatically image a new plate without any status during all phases of job processing. At all times you
special prepress knowledge simply by pressing a key on can identify the job’s progress and status in the workflow.
the Prinect CP2000 Center. This means that production This gives you greater transparency in real time, thus
can continue even if prepress is unmanned during the enabling you to respond quickly to changes. The result –
night shift and a plate is defective. enhanced customer relationship management thanks to
rapid response times, greater precision and faster
Constant print quality information on delivery times and job status.
Achieving true color is always a key challenge. Proof and Prinect also ensures effective cost control. Each job is
print need to be matched quickly. And it’s important to evaluated, and the results are presented in a clear and
respond immediately to any fluctuations in color. Prinect simple format. This gives you reliable figures, so that you
supports powerful calibration, profile generation and can measure your profitability at all times – data that is
monitoring modules to ensure fast inking-up. invaluable for successfully managing a printshop.
To optimize press presetting, the Prinect CP2000
Center allows you to adapt the ink zone openings of the
printing units to the specific production parameters. The
special feature of the Prinect solution: The calculation of
the correct ink presetting takes into account both the ink
coverage values and the influence of the paper, ink and
coloring standard. Consequently, the characteristic curve
is selected and a result close to the OK sheet is achieved
even after the first proof.
The Prinect Image Control® color measuring system
serves as an interface between prepress and press and
assists with setup and monitoring of the production run.
The current job is always compared to the reference
value. If the dot gain changes as a result of a new ink, this
is identified during the measurement process and this
information is immediately sent to prepress in order to
adapt characteristic curves and profiles. This matches
the next set of plates to the changed printing conditions.
For the time, proof, plate and print are integrated in an The whole press is controlled centrally and
end-to-end color cycle that leads reliably to the desired quickly via the touchscreen.

coloring.

Greater transparency
The Prinect CP2000 Center allows you to integrate the
press into the printshop’s administrative and business
management processes – from costing and planning to
logging of production data.
Thanks to integration with the Prinect Pressroom
Manager, the press operator is provided with job-related
data such as job number, customer name and run length
in the form of an electronic job ticket. This information
remains consistent throughout the business and pro-
duction processes, thereby eliminating the need to make
multiple entries, a process that is both error-prone and
time-consuming.
8 Speedmaster CD 74 The Preset Feeder

The Preset Feeder • Easier, faster, more reliable

job changes and sheet travel.

The Speedmaster CD 74 is equipped with a generously precisely to the new sheet size. The blast air for the
configured Preset feeder as standard, thereby ensuring carrier-air and sheet-separation blowers is set to the new
absolute quality from the outset. printing stock by characteristic curves and with speed
compensation. Use of the patented lifting sucker concept
Innovative suction head obviates the need for any further settings. This ensures
The innovative suction head technology of the that even piles that are less exact can be processed quickly
Speedmaster CD 74 combines straightforward operation and reliably.
with minimal changeover input and exceptional stability Pile scanning sensors and side lays can be adjusted
in the production run. It also features exceptional design automatically and flexibly to the paper size. Automatic
and only a small number of setting elements. The fact functions keep the pile centered and reliably control
that the air supply has been integrated into the suction sheet feeding.
head means there is no need for a complex tubing system, The optional pile height sensor regulates the
thereby giving the user an optimum overview. This boosts optimum height between the suction head and the front
production speed and adds stability. edge of the pile. Settings are kept to a minimum even
After the printing stock and formats for the particular with critical printing stock thicknesses.
job have been entered on the Prinect CP2000 Center, the
suction head and all other sheet guide elements adjust

The supply of blast air to the suction head is speed-compensated

and is controlled by characteristic curves governed by the printing
stock thickness.
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The innovative suction head combines straightforward

operation with minimal changeover.

Central suction tape

The central suction tape guides all stocks dependably to
the front and side lays without a rake, thus eliminating
the need to make additional adjustments. The side lay is
pneumatically controlled and very gentle on the sheets.
To meet the special requirements of printing on board
and to keep the latter as flat as possible, sheets are only
subjected to minimal bending in the feeder. The front lay
guard automatically adjusts to thicker, stiff materials.

Sheet monitoring
All settings are based on the paper thicknesses and size
entered on the Prinect CP2000 Center. Corrections to the
sheet arrival time are carried out in the production run The feeder of the Speedmaster CD 74 is clearly organized
without any need for manual intervention. The stream and quick to set up.

control and the double sheet detector integrated into the

pull lay ensure that multiple sheets are detected reliably.
10 Speedmaster CD 74 The Printing Unit

The Printing Unit • Exceptional print quality and

high value retention.

The rapid-response inking units of the Speedmaster CD 74 deliver

the OK sheet quickly and reliably.

The printing units of the Speedmaster CD 74 deliver high Inking and dampening unit
manufacturing precision, one of the key features of Costs are cut first and foremost by reductions in make-
Heidelberg presses. They are very quiet in operation and ready times and avoiding waste. This is supported by the
ensure exceptionally high quality results. Double-size perfect interplay of the fast-response inking units of the
impression cylinders are ideal for printing on stiffer Speedmaster CD 74 and the Color Fast Solution software.
stocks. All plate, blanket, and impression cylinders are The press responds immediately to inking and
chromium-plated as standard, thereby ensuring the dampening changes, thereby delivering the OK sheet in
presses maintain a high resale value. the absolute minimum of time.
Whether settings relate to washup programs, inking Because the Speedmaster CD 74 was specially
zones or register, all these printing unit functions can be developed for high-quality commercial and packaging
performed easily via the ergonomic touchscreen of the printing, Heidelberg’s engineers were unwilling to
Prinect CP2000 Center. compromise where print quality and the stability of ink
feed are concerned.
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The geometric conditions in the inking unit are Automatic washup devices
exceptional – the movements of the ink distributors help The standard features of the Speedmaster CD 74 also
ensure consistent inking. At the same time, the system include programmable washup devices for the blanket
has the flexibility to adapt to different situations. cylinder and inking unit. Programmable impression
Standard features of the Speedmaster CD 74 include the cylinder washup devices are additionally available. The
short-path inking unit option for forms with particularly blanket and impression cylinders each have their own
light inking, a “zero oscillation function”, and separation system complete with washup cloth and can therefore be
of roller groups during stoppages to cut down on waste washed simultaneously. Automatic forward and back-
when resuming production. ward inching of the cloth rolls enables cost-effective use
The speed-compensated Alcolor® continuous-film of the washup cloth and excellent washing results. The
dampening system delivers a stable ink-water balance. particularly maintenance-friendly washup devices are
The even dampening film ensures consistently high print easy to reach and thereby maintain productivity at a high
quality over the entire run. The Vario function, which is level.
standard for Speedmaster CD 74 models, removes dirt
particles from the printing plate.

Slide-in systems for blanket and impression

cylinder washup devices
12 Speedmaster CD 74 Smart Sheet Travel

Smart Sheet Travel • The innovative AirTransfer

technology. For fast, reliable sheet travel.

The AirTransfer system with Venturi technology

ensures top print quality.
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It is remarkably quick and easy to set sheet travel on the

Speedmaster CD 74. The process is fully automatic and
speed-dependent. Stock thickness and sheet size are
entered on the Prinect CP2000 Center. This information
is used to define virtually all the parameters for air-
supported sheet guidance – from the suction head and
AirTransfer system between the printing units to the
delivery – based on the printing stock thickness.
The automatic sheet arrival control monitors the
optimum time for the sheet to arrive at the front lays.
The front lay guard is moved to the right height and
angle for the particular stock thickness. The AirTransfer
system, featuring patented Venturi technology, optimally
transfers sheets between the double-size impression
cylinders of the printing units. Patented sheet guide
plates in the delivery guide the printed sheet gently to
the delivery pile on a cushion of air. And that’s not all, Variable AirTransfer system with
swing-out drum shells.
the elements of the sheet brake in the delivery can be
adjusted laterally using a motor drive while the press is
running.
Sheet distance control
The automatic sheet distance control ensures produc-
tion remains free of marks and scratches for even the
trickiest printing stocks and motifs in perfecting mode.
The ultrasonic sensor integrated in the delivery of the
long perfectors keeps the sheet at the optimum distance
to the sheet guide plate. It takes into account various
printing stock thicknesses, volumes of ink and changing
production speeds – giving you top quality and produc-
tivity even with 5/5 print products.

Sheet guide plates with Integrated ultrasonic sensor for

patented Venturi technology. sheet distance control.
14 Speedmaster CD 74 Inside View of the Press

Speedmaster CD 74 – the technology in detail

The innovative technology and unrivaled flexibility of the color press. It can also be supplied with coating system,
Speedmaster CD 74 make it the medium-size press of the extended delivery and UV technology.
future. The perfecting model is available as a four- to ten-

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1 The new suction head delivering reduced setup times 5 The double-size impression cylinders together with the
through simplified, automatic setting is available with AirTransfer system ensure reliable sheet travel with top
a pile-height sensor. print quality and maximum press speed.

2 The Preset feeder adjusts automatically to format and 6 Sheet travel with the AirTransfer system between the
printing stock changes, and minimizes makeready printing units adjusts automatically to the printing stock
times. Automatic sheet arrival control and misaligned thicknesses entered on the Prinect CP2000 Center.
sheet correction ensure reliable sheet travel.
7 The convertible perfecting device delivers the high
3 The feed table with central suction tape enables fast perfecting quality expected of a Speedmaster, and does
job changes with minimal user input. so for both thin papers and thick, stiff materials.

4 The inking and dampening units of the Speedmaster 8 The short-path inking mode facilitates printing of motifs
CD 74 respond immediately to inking and dampening with low ink consumption.
changes, thanks to Color Fast Solution software.
9 The variable AirTransfer system in between the printing
units downstream of the perfecting device has drum
shells that fold out automatically to allow fast and
effective adjustment to the relevant printing require-
ments.
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10 The InkLine/InkLine Direct ink feed system from 14 The air-supported sprocket wheel shaft ensures reliable
Heidelberg for automatically filling and monitoring sheet travel, even with demanding print jobs. A sheet
the level of ink in the ink fountain. distance control with ultrasonic sensors ensures - on
long perfectors - that production is free of markings
11 Washup devices for blanket and impression cylinders and scratches.
cut makeready times.
15 The DryStar dryer systems with infrared, hot-air and
12 The impression cylinders downstream of the perfecting circulating-air modules are optimally tuned to sheet
device are equipped with PerfectJacket Plus for travel.
maximum perfecting quality.
16 The extended delivery makes for optimum drying. The
13 The coating system has remotely adjustable lateral, slide-in dryers are very easy to clean. The sheets can be
circumferential and diagonal registers to save time and monitored visually during production.
reduce startup waste. It can also be fitted with a
chamber doctor blade system. 17 The Preset delivery ensures precise pile building at
maximum press speed. The sheet brake has remotely
adjustable brake elements.
 Press Configurations Speedmaster CD 74 16

Press configurations for Speedmaster CD 74

CD 74-4 CD 74-5 CD 74-6 CD 74-8 CD 74-10

CD 74-4-P CD 74-5-P CD 74-6-P CD 74-8-P CD 74-10-P

Equipment
C-format 530 mm x 740 mm (20.87 in x 29.13 in) • • • • •
F-format 605 mm x 740 mm (23.82 in x 29.13 in) • • • • •
Prinect CP2000 Center with remote ink control • • • • •
Prinect Image Control ° ° ° ° °
Preset feeder • • • • •
Non-stop device for feeder and/or delivery ° ° ° ° °
Add-on preloading device ° ° ° ° °
Alcolor Vario continuous dampening system • • • • •
HydroStar* central dampening solution supply • • •
CombiStar combination unit for dampening solution ° ° ° • •
preparation and inking unit temperature control*
InkLine*/InkLine Direct* – automated ink feed system ° ° ° ° °
Program-controlled inking roller washup device • • • • •
Autoplate • • • • •
Prinect Auto Register ° ° ° ° °
Perfecting device with automatic changeover** • • • • •
TransferJacket Plus for reversing drums**/drum shells** • • • • •
PerfectJacket Plus, exchangeable impression cylinder jackets • • • • •
after the perfecting device**
Program-controlled blanket washup device • • • • •
Program-controlled impression cylinder washup device ° ° ° ° °
AirTransfer, air-supported sheet guidance • • • • •
between the printing units
Variable AirTransfer, air-supported sheet guidance • • • • •
with fold-out drum shells between the printing units
after the perfecting device**
Preset high-pile delivery with slide-in dryer option • • • • •
DryStar Ink* ° ° ° ° °
StaticStar (anti-static device) ° ° ° ° °

° Optional • Standard * Optionally available as CANopen version ** On perfector presses

The combination of individual features may differ from country to country.

Since 1954, the Industrie Forum Hannover (Deutschland) has been presenting The Federal Award for Product Design is the most prestigious German design order,
products with the annual iF design award. This competition is one of the most and is presented every two years by Rat für Formgebung/German Design Council
important design contests in the world, receiving over 1,800 entries from 30 countries on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology. In order to receive
each year. The international top designers on the panel of judges don’t just select the a nomination, a product must already have won a German design award. Awards
prizewinners – they also put their names behind the particular status of iF and the iF go to products which are outstanding because of their design idea, utility, long-
label, which is a recognized quality symbol. lasting performance and intelligent overall concept.
 Technical Data Speedmaster CD 74 17

Coating system

CD 74-4+L CD 74-5+L CD 74-6+L CD 74-8+L CD 74-10+L

CD 74-4-P+L CD 74-5-P+L CD 74-6-P+L CD 74-8-P+L CD 74-10-P+L

Equipment
Two-roller coating system • • • • •
Chamber doctor blade system with one screen roller ° ° ° ° °
Combi coating unit (two-roller and chamber ° ° ° ° °
doctor blade system)
Remotely adjustable lateral, circumferential and • • • • •
diagonal registers
Standard delivery with 1 slide-in dryer option • • • • •
Extended delivery (160 cm/63.0 in) with 3 slide-in dryer options ° ° ° ° °
Extended delivery (240 cm/94.5 in) with 4 slide-in dryer options, ° ° ° ° °
only for straight printing models in combination with UV
DryStar Combination for extended delivery* ° ° ° ° °
(standard with double-coating systems)
Double-coating system (two coating units with one ° ° ° ° °
intermediate unit) with DryStar Combination**

° Option • Standard * Optionally available as CANopen version ** Not in the case of perfector presses
The combination of individual features may differ from country to country.

Speedmaster CD 74
Press Coating form cylinder
Width 3.31 m (130.47 in) Coating blanket 700 mm x 772 mm
Width of press and peripherals 4.62 m (181.89 in) (27.56 in x 30.39 in)
with open doors Max. coating area 585 mm x 740 mm
Height (without InkLine) 1.94 m (76.38 in) (23.03 in x 29.13 in)

Height (raised press without InkLine) 2.49 m (98.03 in) Coating form cylinder undercut 3.2 mm (0.13 in)

Sheet Distance from leading edge of 47.6 mm (1.87 in)

coating plate to start of coating
Min. sheet size in straight printing 210 mm x 350 mm
(8.27 in x 13.78 in) Plates

Min. sheet size in perfecting 340 mm x 350 mm Plate size F-format 660 mm x 745 mm
printing F-format (13.39 in x 13.78 in) (25.98 in x 29.33 in)

Min. sheet size in perfecting 300 mm x 350 mm Plate size C-format 605 mm x 745 mm
printing C-format (11.81 in x 13.78 in) (23.82 in x 29.33 in)

Max. sheet size F-format 605 mm x 740 mm Coating plate size F-format 680 mm x 750 mm
(23.82 in x 29.13 in) (26.77 in x 29.53 in)

Max. sheet size C-format 530 mm x 740 mm Coating plate size C-format 680 mm x 750 mm
(20.87 in x 29.13 in) (26.77 in x 29.53 in)

Max. print format F-format 585 mm x 740 mm Thickness 0.3 mm (0.012 in)
(23.03 in x 29.13 in) Blanket cylinder
Max. print format C-format 510 mm x 740 mm Blanket cylinder undercut 2.3 mm (0.091 in)
(20.08 in x 29.13 in) Length x width of (metal-edged) 700 mm x 772 mm
Printing stock thickness 0.03 mm – 0.8 mm blanket (27.56 in x 30.39 in)
(0.0012 in – 0.031 in) Thickness 1.95 mm (0.077 in)
Gripper margin 8 mm – 10 mm Size of packing sheet 620 mm x 750 mm
(0.31 in – 0.39 in) (24.41 in x 29.53 in)
Plate cylinder Pile
Undercut plate cylinder 0.15 mm (0.006 in) Feeder (gross) 1,120 mm (44.09 in)
Distance from leading edge of 43 mm (1.69 in) Delivery (gross) 1,120 mm (44.09 in)
plate to start of printing, F-format
Raised press (gross) + 550 mm (21.65 in)
Distance from leading edge of 59.5 mm (2.34 in)
plate to start of printing, C-format Speed
Max. print speed 15,000 sph
Option for straight-printing presses 18,000 sph

Technical data can vary according to job, ink, printing stock and other factors.
18 Speedmaster CD 74 Perfecting Device

Perfecting Device • There are two sides to

maximum cost-efficiency: Front and back.

The Speedmaster CD 74 with perfecting device

after the second printing unit.

A new dimension in perfecting printing Additional suction channels integrated in the middle
The Speedmaster CD 74 is also available with an optional shells of the storage drum ensure that the sheet is
fully automatic convertible perfecting device. A broad properly supported. They apply suction to the sheet over
spectrum of substrates can be printed in both C- and F- its entire length, preventing any waves from forming.
formats – from thin paper to thick board or plastic. What This new system ensures than even stiff substrates lie flat
is more, both sides can be printed in a single pass. Giving on the storage drum – an important reason for the high
you high flexibility and productivity. register accuracy of sheet reversal.
Perfecting presses are ideal for industrial commercial The downstream single-size reversing drum is
printshops working with a wide range of printing stocks. eccentric and key to ensuring top print quality.
Packaging and label applications using perfecting print-
ing are also ideal candidates for these Speedmaster CD 74
models.

Three-drum perfecting device for smooth sheet travel

Like straight printing models, Speedmaster CD 74 per-
fectors also need to be flexible in accommodating
different printing stocks. The proven sheet-reversing
principle from Heidelberg® using three drums was
selected as the basis for adapting the perfecting device Double-size transfer and storage drums
to thicker printing stocks. and single-size reversing drum.

A double-size transfer drum takes the sheet from the

impression cylinder. It is fitted with two variable, auto-
matically extendable shells to ensure optimum sheet
travel irrespective of the printing stock thickness in
question. This drum transfers the sheet to the double-size
storage drum.
The proven rotary sucker system tightens the print
sheet on the storage drum in both lateral and circumfer-
ential directions – and ensures perfect register accuracy
on the reverse side too.
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This convertible perfecting system allows sheets up to Impression cylinder after the perfecting device
0.8 mm (0.031 in) thick to be processed either in perfect- The Speedmaster CD 74 with perfecting device uses
ing or in straight printing mode. PerfectJacket Plus on the impression cylinders to
This makes the Speedmaster CD 74 with perfecting maximize print quality in perfecting mode.
device not just an outstanding perfecting press, but also These PerfectJacket Plus consist of high-grade steel
one that offers all the usual advantages of a Speedmaster with an extremely durable titanium compound and a
CD 74 in pure straight printing applications. Flexibility silicon-based, ink-repellent surface. They enable thicker
and versatility allow full press utilization with a wide ink layers in perfecting mode and simplify the cleaning
range of jobs and printing stocks. process. These benefits quickly pay dividends with tricky
The perfecting device is changed over fully automati- commercial printing jobs.
cally at the push of a button on the Prinect CP2000
Center. Press configurations tailored to practical needs
The Speedmaster CD 74 perfecting models are available
Variable AirTransfer system in various configurations that enable you to find the
The AirTransfer system is a key feature of Smart Sheet precise solution to your needs. This not only gives you
Travel, the virtually contact-, mark- and scratch-free sheet the means to create products that are a cut above the
guidance system of the Speedmaster CD 74. The function- rest, but also the flexibility and productivity you need to
ality of the AirTransfer system has been augmented in maximize your cost-effectiveness whatever your job
the new perfecting models. profile.
When the press is changed over to perfecting printing,
the shells automatically unfold after the perfecting
device to support the sheet while it is being transferred
from one printing unit to the next. Depending on the
printing stock and the motif, the operator simply touches
a button on the control panel to fold the shells back up
again if they are not required. The shells are also
equipped with TransferJacket Plus which prevents ink
buildup.
This variable geometry in the sheet transfer process
downstream of the perfecting device allows the operator Speedmaster CD 74 with convertible
to adapt the press to best suit the printing job, thereby perfecting device

ensuring end-to-end productivity of the very highest

level.
20 Speedmaster CD 74 Coating and Drying

Coating and Drying • Stunning results with

high-quality, cost-effective print products.

The variable coating system of the Speedmaster CD 74 them to the job specifications. The chamber doctor blade
provides the perfect solution for every coating applica- system is especially good for even application of coatings,
tion, ensuring compelling results every time. DryStar® e.g. metallic and fine spot coatings.
dryer versions also deliver optimum drying results Screen rollers with different screen rulings can be
for a wide range of applications to allow faster finishing, used to change the amount of coating applied.
thereby shortening throughput times and boosting For Speedmaster CD 74 coating systems, circumferen-
productivity. tial, lateral and diagonal registers can be controlled
remotely from the Prinect CP2000 Center.
A flexible coating system
The coating is applied in the coating unit using the two-
roller or chamber doctor blade system. The two systems
can be interchanged quickly, making it easy to adjust

Chamber doctor blade system with screen roller.

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The dryer modules in the delivery of the Speedmaster CD 74 are finely

tuned to sheet travel and readily accessible for cleaning.

A harmonized dryer concept the side panel let the operator monitor sheet travel when
A Speedmaster CD 74 with coating system can be fitted a dryer is switched on, so corrective action can be taken
with several delivery versions. Depending on require- if any problems arise. For Speedmaster CD 74 models
ments, configurations with extensions of 1.6 m (63.0 in) without a coating system, the DryStar Ink infrared dryer
or 2.4 m (94.5 in) are available. The excellent drying is available.
results achieved with the DryStar Combination dryer in
the extended delivery, which includes infrared, hot-air
and circulated-air modules, lets you capitalize on the
press’ potential for maximizing productivity. Water-
cooled sheet guide plates prevent the delivery from
overheating. The dryer modules pull out on the side,
making them easily accessible for cleaning. Windows in
22 Speedmaster CD 74 The Preset Delivery and its Options

The Preset Delivery and its Options •

For maximum output with paper and board.

Preset delivery with 160 cm (63.0 in) extension for optimal drying.

The Preset high-pile delivery The delivery extended by 1.6 m (63.0 in) is ideal for
In the Speedmaster CD 74, each sheet printed on both presses with coating systems and regular inline coating at
sides is transported to the delivery pile free of any mark- high production speeds. With three slide-in dryer options,
ing or scratches. This is done on a cushion of air created the extended delivery is optimally suited to the DryStar
by the patented Venturi sheet guide plates and the care- Combination dryer. Additional delivery options featuring
fully tuned DryStar dryers. This means that the delivery infrared, hot-air or UV dryers are available for special
can be precisely adjusted to accommodate a wide range of applications.
possible printing stocks. Thanks to the optional non-stop
or hurdle delivery, the operator can respond flexibly to
different types of print run or printing stock. The pile
can be removed from the delivery on three sides, which is
particularly advantageous in cramped conditions.
The Preset high-pile delivery ensures maximum pro-
duction speeds and is standard on all Speedmaster CD 74
models. It is fitted with a slot to accommodate a DryStar
Ink dryer.
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Thanks to the delivery monitor, the printer always has an overview of the
key press functions and delivery pile.

Preset functions and delivery monitor The delivery monitor displays the most important
The delivery is preset on the Prinect CP2000 Center. You functions in plain view of the operator – from format
only need to enter the sheet size once. The rear stops, settings and the vacuum setting for the sheet brake to the
sheet joggers and sheet brake are then set automatically. dampening solution feed rate. The operator has a direct
At the press of a button, the elements of the sheet brake view of the effects of his settings, and can adjust them at
can be shifted laterally to the most favorable position in any time. This makes working with the press both easy
the non-printing area. This function is particularly useful and efficient.
in perfecting mode.
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Star Gallery • The full range of supplies.

Compact, low maintenance, noise-reduced
and perfectly tuned to the Speedmaster CD 74
and its sheet travel.

AirStar
(suction and blast air supply)

CombiStar
(inking unit temperature control
and dampening solution supply)

InkLine/InkLine Direct
(ink supply)

CoatingStar
(coating supply)

PowderStar
(powder application)

DryStar
(drying)

ScrollStar
(compressed-air supply)

The Star System reinforces the enormous productivity and the high level
of automation of the Speedmaster CD 74.

Star System from Heidelberg monitored and controlled from the central touchscreen
The Star System from Heidelberg reinforces the immense on the Prinect CP2000 Center, which enhances user
productivity and high degree of automation of the convenience and also means that there is no longer any
Speedmaster CD 74. All the peripherals in the above need to carry out time-consuming checks on the
example are individually tuned to the Speedmaster CD 74. peripherals themselves. CANopen also allows presetting,
Heidelberg is the world’s first manufacturer to offer logging of operating data, and remote servicing of
both printing presses and peripherals from a single peripherals.
source. The Star System encompasses the complete Detailed information about the individual Star
system solution – including everything from dryer and components can be found in our “Speedmaster Star
powder spray devices to the dampening solution supply. System. Printing in 12-Star Quality” brochure.
All units are developed directly by Heidelberg or in
close cooperation with well-known suppliers. Installation
and maintenance are carried out by Heidelberg’s
renowned service network.
An intelligent operating concept is part and parcel of
a fully-integrated solution. Heidelberg therefore equips
many of its Star components with proven, future-focused
CANopen technology. This allows the Star units to be
26 Speedmaster CD 74 Long Perfecting Presses

The Speedmaster CD 74 • Your key to greater

cost-effectiveness.

One Pass Productivity - the Speedmaster CD 74 with perfecting device allows you to
print a broad range of materials on both sides in a single pass.

Heidelberg developed the Speedmaster CD 74 specifically One Pass Productivity

for quality commercial and packaging printers. This is The Speedmaster CD 74 offers numerous advantages in
because many jobs are often printed on presses that are just a single pass – either with or without perfecting
simply too big and, consequently, too expensive. Today’s device. Even special print jobs benefit from One Pass
markets are moving towards small format print products Productivity from Heidelberg.
such as covers, greetings cards and postcards which The Speedmaster CD 74 flexibly accommodates a very
increasingly are being printed on both sides in four or five wide range of printing stocks, thereby ensuring high
colors. Long perfectors quickly pay off thanks to press utilization. Thanks to its standard preset functions,
One Pass Productivity. it can be quickly set up for changing formats. The use of
The Speedmaster CD 74 is setting a new benchmark in automated solutions make it particularly cost-effective.
its format class in terms of performance and quality. It It saves on time and cuts waste, helping to reduce pro-
is the ideal press for handling multi-up jobs or jobs with duction costs. This makes the Speedmaster CD 74 the
short to medium runs cost-effectively and minimizing perfect press, in particular for commercial printshops
makeready times and waste. Packaging printers benefit and mixed businesses handling a very wide range of jobs
by being able to expand their portfolios and raise pro- including labels and packaging.
ductivity. The coating system and its inline protective
coating gives label printers new options to broaden their
portfolio and increase production.
Thanks to the optional perfecting device and extended
delivery, the Speedmaster CD 74 achieves unrivalled levels
of versatility and productivity, making it highly cost-
effective for every print job. It is available in two formats
and is therefore perfect for different areas of application
and production structures. But that’s not all. The
Speedmaster CD 74 F-format supports a greater print area
to maximize your productivity.
 Special Applications Speedmaster CD 74 27

Inline Finishing • Makes all the difference to your

profitability.

The trend towards surface finished print products is available as both straight-printing and perfecting presses.
becoming increasingly dynamic. Companies wanting to They can also be equipped with UV interdeck dryers, UV
stand out from their competitors must be able to offer perfecting deck dryer and coating system.
services that stand out too. This inevitably increases the Exceptional productivity, user friendliness and tech-
requirements that medium-size presses need to satisfy. nical reliability are the key criteria for producing special
UV printing in particular offers you a whole spectrum of applications with UV technology on a Speedmaster CD 74.
opportunities to guide your business to a successful Speedmaster CD 74 straight-printing models with
future. two coating systems and one or two intermediate dryer
The Speedmaster CD 74 allows you to respond to this stations also enhance the range of applications of this
trend flexibly and cost-effectively. Glossy and metallic versatile press series.
effects add value to products in both high-quality Further information about special applications on
commercial printing and the packaging and label the Speedmaster CD 74 can be found in the “Speedmaster
printing markets. UV inks/coatings and double-coating CD 74 Special Effects” brochure.
technology have a key role to play in this regard.

New benchmark
Heidelberg can offer users the Speedmaster CD 74 with
fully integrated UV technology and DryStar UV dryer.
These UV models offer flexible configuration and are

The Speedmaster CD 74 Duo with coating units before and

after the printing units for special high-quality surface finishing
applications.
 The Speedmaster CD 74 in the Workflow Speedmaster CD 74 29

Modular Solutions from Heidelberg

Production workflows are becoming more and more com- Prinect Integration System
plex and demanding. No two jobs are alike. Customers The JDF-based Prinect Integration System combines the
are calling for better quality and greater value. Heidelberg prepress workflow solution Prinect Printready System
is therefore committed to a modular solution concept – and the Prinect Pressroom Manager with the Management
from prepress to postpress, from the single product right Information System (MIS) and, as a subordinate process
through to the entire workflow. Our aim is to provide control system, brings together all the departments of a
each customer with a tailor-made solution to meet his printshop.
particular needs. Our concept focuses on solutions, while
closeness to the customer is our governing principle. Prinect SignaStation
Impositioning and sheet assembly are key steps in the
Prinect Prinance print preparation stage. The new version of Prinect
Prinect Prinance – the professional Management Infor- Signa Station is guaranteed to impress with its easy-to-
mation System for printing companies – supports all understand tools, intuitive user interface and reliable
steps from estimating through job handling to invoicing impositioning concept in which the folded sheet and
and follow-up costing. Thanks to open interfaces with print sheet are separated from each other.
other Prinect products, Prinect Prinance enables seamless
process integration. It bundles the information flow to Prinect MetaDimension
production and back. This greatly supports the efforts This RIP and workflow solution from Heidelberg signifi-
needed for cultivating and extending customer relation- cantly enhances the productivity of PDF workflows: with
ships, and for boosting the efficiency and effectiveness files that are smaller and easier to manage, improved
of costing, production preparations and planning, job stability, and unrivaled speed.
handling, and decision-making at the management level.

Proofer Suprasetter 74

Prinect
Auto Register

Prinect
Signa Station

Prinect Prinect
MetaDimension MetaShooter

Prinect
Remote Access Prinect
Printready System

Prinect
Integration System

Prinect Prinance
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Prinect MetaShooter POLAR Compucut

Prinect MetaShooter is a made-to-measure solution that Compucut is a software for externally creating cutting
provides the user with a whole range of benefits. Prinect programs for POLAR high-speed cutters.
MetaShooter uses the reliable TIFF-B data format, the
format used for storing the imposed and screened sheet. POLAR 115
While Prinect MetaDimension is able to generate any POLAR 115 is the right high-speed cutter for sizes around
number of bitmaps when disengaged from the imaging 65 x 92 cm (25.59 x 36.22 in) suitable for a wide range of
unit, Prinect MetaShooter can output the TIFF-B bitmaps materials (paper, card board, card stock and plastic sheet)
generated by the RIP to the connected recorders. up to a cutting width of 115 cm (45.28 in).

Suprasetter 74 Prinect FCS 100

The Suprasetter 74 works with Thermal Laser Technology This production and information system is the central
developed entirely by Heidelberg. It offers maximum module for seamlessly integrating processes in the
flexibility with regard to productivity, plate handling, and Prinect Workflow Management System – from prepress
diecutting in four-page format. Equipped with a Single to finishing.
Cassette Loader or Multi Cassette Loader, it enables fully
automated, efficient platemaking. Stahlfolder TH
The Stahlfolder TH series buckle plate folders are profes-
Prinect Pressroom Manager sional machines for top productivity and flexibility.
The Prinect Pressroom Manager is the first pressroom New automation features and a user-friendly operating
management system worldwide which is entirely JDF- concept enable shorter makeready times. Together with
based and able to administer and control all the data full CIP4-JDF-based workflow integration, it maximizes
required for print production. This system provides each throughput.
department with exactly those data it requires, i. e. the
job and production data are transmitted directly to the Stitchmaster ST 350
pressroom manager’s office, the person in charge of the The Stitchmaster® ST 350 is the professional model for
print job or to the printing press. medium to long runs. It boasts outstanding flexibility,
operator-friendliness and consistently reliable production.

Speedmaster CD 74 Stitchmaster ST 350

POLAR Pile Turner

Stahlfolder TH

Prinect Prinect POLAR 115

CP2000 Center Image Control

P-Net/Compucut

Prinect Prinect FCS 100

Pressroom Manager
 Heidelberg Solutions Speedmaster CD 74 31

Heidelberg understands its customers’ needs •

We employ innovative technologies to drive
progress in the print media industry.

Only Heidelberg supplies genuinely integrated, open Extensive training offerings round out the Heidelberg
solutions to the print media industry. From prepress portfolio of solutions. Our Print Media Academy, an
data management all the way to finishing, we deliver international forum for communication and industry
forward-looking technology for every stage of the knowledge, with branches around the world, offers
production process. Heidelberg’s software and services management seminars and technically oriented product
help customers optimize processes and print quality. training.
We also sell consumables in many countries to enable With 250 customer centers around the globe,
customers to consistently achieve best results and Heidelberg operates the print media industry’s most
reliable production. extensive service network. Our services cover the entire
We understand that our customers’ profitability workflow, and high-quality original Heidelberg Service
depends on optimizing two factors: equipment and Parts are delivered quickly to destinations anywhere in
overall workflow. That is why we developed Prinect, the world.
a seamless workflow management system that gives
printers greater efficiency and transparency to speed
job turnaround.

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69115 Heidelberg
Germany
Phone +49-62 21-92-00
Fax +49-62 21-92-69 99
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Publishing Information
Printed in: 02/06
Photographs: Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG
Platemaking: CtP
Printing: Speedmaster
Finishing: Stahlfolder, Stitchmaster
Fonts: Heidelberg Gothic, Heidelberg Antiqua
Printed in Germany

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