Iridesse Colour Digital Production Press – Xerox

The Xerox Iridesse is the digital production press dedicated to special effects: creative print shops, premium packaging agencies, brand and luxury media specialists, as well as individuals or clients who want to add a genuine “wow” factor to every printed page. At 120 A4 pages per minute, it is sized for a recommended volume of 225,000 to 475,000 impressions per month, with a maximum cycle of 2,250,000 — driven by the Fiery-powered EX-P 6 server, with an optional IPDS software licence available for transactional clients.

Its signature is colour beyond CMYK: the press accommodates up to two additional specialty toner stations, for a total of six colours printed in a single pass, at rated speed, with perfect registration between them. Metallic gold and silver toners create iridescent palettes; white, fluorescent pink and clear toners — the latter low-gloss for textured media — deliver visual effects few presses can reproduce, on coloured or transparent stocks. Automation rests on the Full Width Array, exclusive to Xerox, which speeds up production start-up, and on PredictPrint Media Manager cloud software, which eliminates trial-and-error media setup. The Mixed Media Xceleration feature optimises mixed-media runs, and the Ultra HD 2400 x 2400 dpi resolution with 10-bit RIP processing, powered by Color FLX technology, guarantees offset-grade images — fine detail, smooth gradients, crisp text — even on high-impact jobs. On the media side, the press covers a wide spectrum, from 52 to 400 gsm, with extra-long formats up to 330 x 1200 mm via XLS high-capacity feeders and the Plockmatic MPS XL stacking module, and inline finishing reaching full-bleed booklets in A4 landscape on XLS sheets.

Compared with the iGen 5, its catalogue neighbour, the logic splits clearly: the iGen 5 targets volume, with speeds up to 150 ppm and recommendations up to 1,000,000 pages per month, paired with an extended PANTONE palette or one special effect at a time. The Iridesse focuses on visual effect: up to two specialty stations combinable simultaneously — gold and silver together, for instance — for metallic and iridescent results the iGen 5 does not offer, over a wider range toward lighter stocks. Volume and brand colours: iGen 5; packaging, covers and premium media with combined effects: Iridesse. Our advisers will size it with you based on your applications.

At D&O Partners, the Iridesse is available for purchase or leasing, with site study, installation and Fiery server configuration by our certified technicians, across Belgium. Our maintenance contracts include on-site support and consumables delivered within 48 hours — specialty toners included. ENERGY STAR certified, the Iridesse fits into responsible operations. Request a quote or a demonstration: we’ll talk creative applications, actual volumes and return on investment.

FAQ:

What is the difference between the Iridesse and the iGen 5?
The iGen 5 targets volume (up to 150 ppm and 1,000,000 recommended pages per month) with an extended PANTONE palette or one effect at a time. The Iridesse focuses on visual effect: up to two specialty toner stations combinable at once — gold and silver together, for instance — for metallic and iridescent results, at 120 ppm and 225,000 to 475,000 recommended impressions per month.

How many colours can the Iridesse print in a single pass?
Up to six: standard CMYK plus two specialty toner stations chosen from gold, silver, white, fluorescent pink and low-gloss clear — all printed in a single pass, at rated speed, with perfect registration between colours.

What volume is the Iridesse recommended for?
From 225,000 to 475,000 impressions per month in recommended use, with a maximum cycle of 2,250,000. Our certified technicians will validate the sizing based on your applications and actual volumes.

What media can the Iridesse print on?
A wide spectrum, from 52 to 400 gsm — coated, uncoated, textured, dark, transparent, synthetic and polyester —, with extra-long formats up to 330 x 1200 mm and inline finishing up to full-bleed booklets.