970 8-UP+ Flagship
Sheetfed Offset Press
The Leading 8-UP Sheetfed Offset Press in North America
The RMGT 970 brings 8-UP+ productivity, advanced automation, and single pressman operation together in one highly efficient press platform. Built for today’s demand for shorter runs, faster turnaround, and lower operating costs, the 970 helps printers move more sellable work through the shop with greater speed and consistency.
8-UP+ Size Format
A larger sheet format helps printers produce more work per run and increase overall pressroom capacity.
ASAP Automation
Advanced automated makeready functions help reduce setup time and keep short-run work moving efficiently.
Single Pressman Operation
Advanced automation reduces hands-on makeready and production tasks, helping one pressman operate the RMGT 970 efficiently while maintaining consistent output.
Faster Turnaround & Higher Throughput
Efficient makereadies, LED Curing capability, and advanced automation help move jobs from press to finishing faster while producing more sellable work per shift.
8-UP+ Size Format
The 8 UP+ RMGT 970 produces jobs like 9” X 12” booklets, and many other applications, on the same size sheet that a 40” press would run.
8-UP+ Sheet Size
Since 2005, the RMGT 9 Series has defined the 8-UP market by providing a cost-efficient bridge between digital devices and 40-inch presses for direct mail, 16-page signatures, and short-run packaging.
Lower Operating Costs. Smaller Footprint.
Compared with a B1-size press, the RMGT 970 uses lower-cost plates and less power, helping reduce operating expenses. Its compact footprint also creates a more comfortable pressroom and makes better use of available floor space.
Straight from the paper house to the presses
The 8-UP+ RMGT 970XL will now produce jobs like 9” X 12” booklets and a wide range of other applications using the same sheet format commonly run on a 40-inch press.
ASAP Automation
Automated Smart Assist Printing increases press operating rates for continuous printing of short-run work
One Touch. One Streamlined Makeready Process.
With one touch, ASAP manages the entire makeready sequence—from ink and paper presetting, cleaning, and plate changes to test-print verification, register and ink-density adjustment, and full-sheet inspection. The system completes each step autonomously, without requiring the pressman to pull a sheet.
Real-Time Visibility. Simplified Press Control.
Network cameras and touchscreen monitors give the pressman a clear view of sheet transport, job progress, density results, and safety status. Feeder and delivery settings, adjustments, diagnostics, and daily operations are managed directly from the touchscreens, while Press Information Edge can connect production data with the printer’s ERP system.*
*Optional equipment and configurations.
Faster, More Consistent Color Control
SpectroDrive and SpectroJet measure printed color bars, compare solid and halftone densities with target values, and calculate the necessary ink corrections. The system then adjusts the ink fountain keys automatically, giving operators faster, more accurate color control while reducing sheet waste and maintaining consistent print quality.*
*Optional equipment.
Five Quality Controls. One Automated System.
PQS-D (I+C+R) detects print defects, tracks density and adjusts the ink keys, and corrects register without requiring the pressman to pull a sheet. New Die-Cutting Inspection Frame Setting² focuses inspection on critical areas, while Master Check²,*³ compares captured images with RIP TIFF or PDF data to catch plate mounting errors and missing or garbled characters early.
*¹ Optional configuration combining the PQS-D (C) and PQS-D (R) with the PQS-D (I).
*² Optional software that expands the PQS-D quality inspection function.
*³ Defect inspection with this function has performance limitations. Please contact your sales representative for details.
One Touch. One Streamlined Makeready Process.
Automated Smart Assist Printing enables nonstop production across multiple jobs with the touch of a button. It automates ink presetting, blanket cleaning, plate changes, test printing, register and density adjustment, and production printing. With PQS-D, quality inspection and corrections happen automatically without pulling sample sheets. The result is highly efficient job changeover for short-run printing, with visual verification available when required.
*¹ Option
*² Automated Smart Assist Printing requires the following optional devices:
- Automatic blanket cleaning device
- Impression pressure presetting device
- PQS-D (I+C+R)
- FPC fully automatic plate changing system or Smart-FPC fully automatic simultaneous plate changing system
- PDS-E SpectroDrive/SpectroJet
- Press Information Display or Press Information Edge
- PPC server III or Ink Volume Setter
- Tape inserter
Single Pressman Operation with ASAP & Speed Productivity Boost
Single pressman operation has long helped RMGT 8-UP users improve profitability and flexibility. With the RMGT 970, advanced automation reduces per-shift staffing costs and makes the 9 Series approach to manufacturing even more viable for today’s pressroom.
Smart Make-Ready function
The RMGT 970 streamlines job changeover with Smart Make-Ready, automatically handling blanket cleaning, plate changes, preset inking, and test printing. Simultaneous blanket cleaning and ink presetting, a benderless plate clamp, and predictive density control further reduce setup time, helping shops move quickly and efficiently from one short-run job to the next.
Automatic Plate Changing System
Compared with a B1-size press, On the 970PF, the Simul Changer changes plates across every printing unit simultaneously in about one minute, regardless of press configuration. This reduces downtime and keeps short-run perfecting jobs moving through frequent changeovers. Four plate-changing systems are available, each using a benderless plate clamp to eliminate plate bending.*
*SPC is standard. Smart-FPC and FPC are optional. Simul Changer is optional for the 970PF convertible perfector and is not available on straight presses.
Predictive Density control system
Predictive density control* delivers faster color with less waste by automatically measuring printed color bars and adjusting ink density to reach target values quickly. This reduces waste during job changeover while maintaining stable, consistent print quality.
Base ink volume control and feeder air presetting help the RMGT 970 transition quickly between jobs, images, and paper stocks. Automatic ink and airflow adjustments shorten makeready, while saved presets improve accuracy and efficiency on repeat jobs.**
*Using a PDS-E SpectroDrive/SpectroJet printing density control system and a PQS-D printing quality control system.
**Feeder air presetting is optional.
Faster Turnaround & Higher Throughput
Efficient makereadies, LED Curing capability, and advanced automation help move jobs from press to finishing faster while producing more sellable work per shift.
High-Value Printing with Efficient LED-UV Curing
A coating unit combined with flexible LED-UV or UV curing configurations expands production into high-value applications, including metallized paper, film substrates, white ink, UV varnishes, and chemical embossing.
The LED-UV curing unit uses about 63% of the power consumed by a conventional UV lamp system and switches on and off instantly to reduce standby energy use. It produces no ozone, generates significantly less heat, and requires no spray powder, helping protect substrates while maintaining a cleaner, more efficient pressroom.
One-Pass High Speed Perfecting
The RMGT 970 produces high-quality double-sided work in one pass at speeds up to 15,000 sheets per hour. Advanced sheet-turning technology securely controls each sheet for precise perfecting, while touchscreen operation switches the press between straight printing and perfecting in less than two minutes.
High Value-Added Printing
Varnish coatings, special colors, and the ability to print on non-absorbent materials expand production from commercial work to short-run packaging. The retractable chamber coating unit applies a wide range of aqueous and UV varnishes, then retracts to allow preparation for the next job while printing continues.
Flexible Curing for Specialty Applications
LED and UV Curing units can be positioned at the delivery or over the impression cylinder to match specific production needs. Combined with a coating unit, this flexible configuration supports high-value applications including white ink on metallized paper, film printing, UV varnishes, and chemical embossing.
From Commercial Print to Light Packaging
Skeleton Transfer Cylinder Specification Adds Versatility to the RMGT 970. The optional skeleton transfer cylinder handles substrates up to 0.8 mm thick, expanding production capabilities from flyers, brochures, and posters to book covers, cards, and light packaging.*
Improved Heavy-Stock Feeding and Register Precision
Updates to the feeder board and infeed sections improve heavy-stock performance, while a pneumatic push-pull side lay increases pulling force and maintains precise registration on thicker substrates.*
Reliable, Scratch-Free Sheet Transfer
The skeleton transfer cylinder keeps its surface away from the image area to help prevent scratches. Three preset air-management systems provide stable, reliable sheet transfer across a wide range of substrate sizes and thicknesses.**
*Available on straight presses only.
**Included with the skeleton transfer cylinder specification.
RMGT 970 Customer Stories
The RMGT 970 in Action
Technology meets Profitability
In today’s print industry, speed, efficiency, and versatility are critical to staying competitive. RMGT presses with LED Curing helps printers increase capacity, accelerate turnaround, and deliver consistent, high-quality results across a wide range of commercial, direct mail, packaging, and specialty print applications.
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| Specification | 970ST-2/970PF-2 | 970ST-4/970PF-4 | 970ST-5/970PF-5 | 970ST-6/970PF-6 | 970PF-8 | 970PF-10 | |
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| Number of printing units | 2 (2/0, 1/1) | 4 (4/0, 2/2) | 5 (5/0, 4/1) 5 (5/0, 3/2) |
6 (6/0, 5/1) 6 (6/0, 4/2) |
8 (8/0, 4/4) | 10 (10/0, 5/5) | |
| Cylinder arrangement of the convertible perfecting device | Double/double/single-diameter perfecting mechanism | ||||||
| Max. sheet size | 650 × 965 mm (25.59″ × 38″) | ||||||
| Min. sheet size |
970ST (straight press): 290 × 410 mm (11.42″ × 16.14″) 970PF (convertible perfector): [straight printing] 290 × 410 mm (11.42″ × 16.14″) [perfecting] 370 × 410 mm (14.57″ × 16.14″) |
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| Max. printing area |
970ST (straight press): 640 × 930 mm (25.20″ × 36.61″) 970PF (convertible perfector): [straight printing] 640 × 930 mm (25.20″ × 36.61″) [perfecting] 630 × 930 mm (24.80″ × 36.61″) |
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| Paper thickness*1 |
970ST (straight press): 0.04–0.6 mm (0.0016″–0.024″) 970PF (convertible perfector): 0.04–0.5 mm (0.0016″–0.020″)*2 |
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| Max. printing speed*3 |
970ST (straight press): 16,000 S.P.H. 970PF (convertible perfector): 15,000 S.P.H. (2-, 4-, 5-, 6-, 8-color), 13,000 S.P.H. (10-color)*2 |
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| Plate size | 700 × 945 mm (27.56″ × 37.20″) [positioning pin pitch: 780 mm (30.71″)] Plate thickness (cylinder packing total): 0.48 mm (0.019″) | ||||||
| Blanket size | 800 × 955 mm (31.50″ × 37.60″) | ||||||
| Feeder/delivery pile capacity | Feeder: 1,100 mm (43.31″) Delivery: 1,100 mm (43.31″) (includes pallet height for both the feeder and delivery pile) | ||||||
| Number of rollers | Ink rollers: 19 (form rollers: 4) /unit Water rollers: 4 (form roller: 1) /unit | ||||||
| Non printing area | 10 ± 1 mm (0.39″ ± 0.039″) | ||||||
| Dimensions | Length*4 | 6,380 mm (20′11″) / 7,051 mm (23′2″) |
8,350 mm (27′5″) / 9,021 mm (29′7″) |
9,335 mm (30′8″) / 10,006 mm (32′10″) |
10,320 mm (33′10″) / 10,991 mm (36′1″) |
12,960 mm (42′6″) | 14,930 mm (49′) |
| Width | 3,098 mm (10′2″) | 3,453 mm (11′4″) | |||||
| Height | 2,011 mm (6′7″) | ||||||
*1 Printing paper thickness may vary according to paper stock. *2 For both straight printing and perfecting.
*3 The local conditions, ink and printing plate type, and the printing quality required will affect the maximum printing speed.
*4 The indicated length is for a standard delivery press (chain gripper delivery) without a coating unit and does not include peripheral devices. Please contact an RMGT dealer or representative for detailed information on dimensions and weight for other press types.
RMGT Success Stories
We are producing at about half the cost, and our margins are still good, This press has exceeded our expectations by far. All the great things that we heard about it prior to 2020 have been validated.
The RMGT is my dream machine... better than any other machine in the market, and buying it is one of the best decisions I've ever made!
The bigger, 25” x 38” sheet size has more ‘real estate’ and lends itself to this type of work, We can go 6-up [on a sheet] for the millions of 12x12” scrapbook pages we print annually on both coated and uncoated paper. Our customers love the crisp LED print we produce on uncoated jobs.
The RMGT Difference
Lower Labor Costs
RMGT automation helps reduce the manual steps required throughout makeready and production, allowing press crews to operate more efficiently while maintaining consistent output.
Faster Makereadies
On select RMGT models, advanced automation systems like ASAP can handle key makeready steps, from presetting and plate changing to register and density adjustment, helping shops reach production faster with less operator intervention.
Accelerated Turnaround
With instant LED Curing and efficient makeready automation, RMGT presses help reduce waiting time between printing and finishing so jobs can move through the shop faster.
Higher Profitability
With efficient operation, faster setup, and increased throughput, RMGT presses help printers reduce costs and produce more sellable work per shift.