Leading manufacturer of digital printing and production technologies, Durst Group celebrated the official launch of P5 SMP, the new Super Multi-Pass solution, together with customers from around the world at its site in Lienz, Austria, on November 6, 2025. With this system, Durst introduces a printing solution distinguished by exceptional versatility and performance.
The P5 SMP is a hybrid LED multi-pass inkjet system with a printing width of 3.5 meters, designed for both board and roll printing. Based on the proven P5 platform, it provides a powerful alternative to conventional single-pass systems.
In the Lienz Demo Centre, visitors experienced live how quickly a complete material change can be performed on the P5 SMP. The P5 SMP handles both roll and board materials up to 70 mm thick. Currently, two formats can be loaded simultaneously; in its final stage, up to four formats will be possible. The system targets the Sign & Display, POP/POS, corrugated packaging, and display, as well as the industrial décor printing markets.
Another highlight is the “DSA – Digital Substrate Alignment” system, providing precise digital image registration with an accuracy of ±0.25 mm. This feature is particularly valuable for double-sided printing, ensuring perfect front-to-back alignment and accurate registration for guillotine and die-cut processes. Additionally, the “Automated Corrugated System” ensures high production safety, especially in corrugated printing. The material is continuously and automatically kept flat, preventing edge lifting and reliably avoiding material collisions.
Depending on the application, the P5 SMP can control up to ten colour channels – for example, to extend the colour gamut with process colours (orange and violet), use light colours for smoother gradients, or apply white as a base for overprinting. The inks are cured using LED technology, and print quality can be adjusted through resolution levels of 700 × 1200 dpi and 900 × 1200 dpi.
The maximum productivity of the P5 SMP is 1,940 m²/h or 340 boards per hour (format 3.2 × 1.6 meters). Even in the fully automated version, the required space is only about 160 m², a clear testament to its compact design. Furthermore, the P5 SMP is delivered with Durst Workflow and Durst Analytics software packages – tools that continuously enhance production efficiency.
