Durst Launches P5 SMP: A Versatile Super Multi-Pass Solution for Large Format Printing

Durst Group celebrated the official launch of the 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 maximum production capacity reaches five million square meters per year.

The P5 SMP is a hybrid LED multi-pass inkjet system with a printing width of 3.5m, designed for both board and roll printing. Based on the proven P5 platform, it provides a powerful alternative to conventional single-pass systems. The P5 SMP was first unveiled at drupa 2024. For the field test, Durst partnered with ARIAN GmbH from Gleisdorf, Austria – a demanding collaborator that defines itself as a service provider for POS campaigns and acts as a global full-service provider.

In the Lienz Demo Center, visitors experienced live how quickly a complete material change can be performed on the P5 SMP. The system targets the Sign & Display, POP/POS, corrugated packaging and display, as well as industrial décor printing markets. 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.

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 color channels – for example, to extend the color gamut with process colors (orange and violet), use light colors 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.