Allwin C8 Solvent Printer (8× Konica KM512i 30PL, 3.3m) – Overview
The Allwin C8 is the machine lakhs of Indian flex printers know by heart: a 3.3-metre roll-to-roll solvent printer running 8 Konica Minolta KM512i 30PL heads at up to 280 m²/h (about 3010 sqft/hr) in production mode. Built-in movable media fixing keeps rolls from wandering, the eco-solvent-style pinch-roller assembly lays down perfectly stitched panels, and the intelligent infrared drying system starts and stops automatically with the print. A standard negative-pressure ink system, reflective photoelectric sensor for black banner media and head anti-collision protection make it a genuinely low-fuss daily production platform.
The AW-C8-512I-8H runs daily production on flex banners, vinyl hoardings, backlit film & displays, one-way vision film, window film, SAV/PVC banner, wall & building wraps, fabric (solvent base), vehicle wraps and outdoor advertising cloth. Solvent prints are waterproof and UV-stable for long outdoor life, and the machine’s service ecosystem is supported across India.
Key Features
- 8 × Konica Minolta KM512i 30PL industrial heads (4-head option available)
- Up to 280 m²/h (≈3010 sqft/hr) 2-pass production; 180 m²/h balanced 3-pass
- Standard negative-pressure ink supply – continuous printing without nozzle dropout
- Intelligent infrared drying – IR lamps auto open/close with print start & stop
- Built-in movable media-fixing feed structure prevents material deviation
- Eco-style pinch-roller assembly – precise panel combination, stronger drying fan
- Reflective photoelectric switch – prints cleanly on black banner / black-back media
- Print-head anti-collision system prevents head damage during printing
Print Speed (C8 · KM512i-30PL, 8 heads · official ALLWIN data)
| Print Mode | Output Speed |
|---|---|
| 2 pass, 360×360 dpi | 280 m²/h (≈3010 sqft/hr) |
| 3 pass, 360×540 dpi | 180 m²/h (≈1935 sqft/hr) |
| 2 pass, 480×360 dpi | 240 m²/h (≈2580 sqft/hr) |
| 3 pass, 480×540 dpi | 140 m²/h (≈1505 sqft/hr) |
| 4 pass, 480×720 dpi | 110 m²/h (≈1185 sqft/hr) |
Speeds are manufacturer test-condition figures; real output varies with media, RIP settings and pass count. Rows marked (class) are platform-class figures confirmed at order time.
Technical Specifications
| Model | Allwin C8 (C8-512i) – 8-head configuration |
| Printing Technology | Drop-on-demand, piezo electric inkjet |
| Print Heads | 8 × Konica Minolta KM512i 30PL (4-head option) |
| Print Width | 3300 mm |
| Media | Flex, frontlit, backlit, vinyl/SAV, mesh, black-back banner, paper, fabrics |
| Ink | Solvent inks, 4 colours CMYK; continuous bulk supply with multi-filtration |
| Drying & Heating | Intelligent infrared heater + high-power heater fans |
| Ink Delivery | Standard negative-pressure system; per-colour air-pressure cleaning |
| Rail & Drive | Full-length dual guide rails; high-speed AC servo |
| RIP Software | UltraPrint / MainTop / PhotoPrint / PrintFactory |
| Power | AC 220V / 60A / 50Hz – machine max power 9095W (printing 1145W + IR 4200W + heaters 3750W) |
| Body Size / Weight | 4700 × 1030 × 1570 mm / Net 875 kg, Gross 975 kg |
| Operating Environment | 20–30 °C, 20–80% RH |
Applications
Typical work: flex banners, vinyl hoardings, backlit film & displays, one-way vision film, window film, SAV/PVC banner, wall & building wraps, fabric (solvent base), vehicle wraps and outdoor advertising cloth. The machine is at home in flex printing units, signage fabricators, advertising agencies, event & exhibition graphics workshops and outdoor media houses.
Why Buy from Unified Engineering Dynamics?
- Genuine ALLWIN machines – current-configuration from ALLWIN / Zhejiang Yurong, China’s premier Konica-head printer maker, supplied with full warranty support and genuine Konica heads.
- Complete installation & training – on-site setup, RIP software installation, media profiling and operator training included.
- After-sales support – trained service engineers, genuine Konica print heads and spare parts in stock, remote diagnostics.
- Consumables supply – matched flex solvent inks, cleaning solution and spares available from our Printing Inks and Printer Spare Parts range.
Need the latest price, a demo print or an EMI quotation? Contact our team today – we reply within one working day with a detailed offer including installation and ink start-up kit options.

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