Durst Rho 161 TS User Manual

Roll to Roll UV Inkjet-Printer 

for Traffic Sign Applications  

Durst introduces the new, compact high speed direct digital UV 

printing system for long-lasting traffic sign production, designed 

for manufacturers of traffic signs. The Rho 161 TS is a further 

development of the Rho 160R printer and is escpecially developed 

for printing directly onto 3M High Intensity Prismatic Sheeting HIP 

3930 and 3M Diamond Grade Cubed Sheeting DG3 4090 media 

types and offers exceptional productivity, quality and flexibility.

Designed for the use of 3M UV Ink Series 8800, the Rho 161 TS 

can print Traffic Signs, with a durability of up to 12 years 

MCS warranty, while meeting key requirements in terms of 

retro-reflectivity and color boxes and reducing significantly cycle 

time and production workflow steps.   

• Direct Digital UV Inkjet-Printing System for producing long lasting Highway Traffic signs & general 

   traffic signs

• Printer designed for printing onto 3M High Intensity Prismatic Sheeting HIP 3930 and 3M Diamond Grade

   Cubed Sheeting DG3 4090 media types

• Meeting the European Traffic standards, 3M CRYK inks are specifically developed to match the traffic sign 

   color boxes. 

• 12 year 3M MCS warranty (durability, reflectivity, traffic colors) are provided when using 3M UV Ink Series 8800

• Reduced operating steps and higher flexibility with digital production workflow.

• Excellent print quality with a resolutuion of 400/600 dpi (addressable) 

• High output speed – up to 65 m

2

/hr (700 sq ft/hr) in 2 Pass Mode at 400 dpi

• Easy Operation with Durst Rho 161 TS proprietary user software based on Linux 

• High reliability and 24/7 unattended printing

• Fast media changing with minimum media waste

• Maximum printing width 157,5 cm (62 in.)  

• Maximum printing length – limited by the roll length