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HP shows expanded portfolio at FESPA

HP Latex 3100 is ideal for large sign and display PSPs
 

At FESPA 2015, HP has unveiled the HP Latex 3500 and 3100 printers, boosting its proven HP Latex Technology portfolio, and has announced the expansion of its digital corrugated offering with the HP Scitex 17000 corrugated press. These new solutions help sign and display print service providers (PSPs) and corrugated converters increase productivity and workflow efficiency.

New HP Latex models boost productivity

Ideal for standardised workflows, the new 3.2-metre HP Latex 3500 printer handles high-volume, dedicated application production, boosting productivity and helping to reduce production costs. With heavy-duty roll handling up to 300 kg and 10 litre ink supplies, the printer enables more unattended operation such as overnight printing. Additionally, dual-roll split spindles offer easier, safer handling of oversized rolls; in-line slitters reduce bottlenecks in finishing; and built-in LED lights support on-the-fly proofing.

Delivering high image quality for a variety of indoor and outdoor applications, the HP Latex 3100 printer is ideal for large sign and display PSPs with a diverse service offering. Printing indoor quality at speeds up to 77 m2/hr, the printer can handle peaks in production and deliver on short turnaround times without sacrificing quality.

“PSPs are increasingly faced with complex jobs and shorter lead times, stretching existing equipment to meet client demand,” said Xavier Garcia, vice president and general manager, Large-Format Sign and Display Division, HP. “The new HP Latex printers further establish HP’s industrial Latex portfolio, delivering a new level of productivity and operational efficiency to help our customers fulfil even the most demanding high-volume sign and display print jobs.”

Helping customers increase unattended operation with remote monitoring and print status alerts, the new HP Latex printers are both compatible with the HP Latex Mobile application with expanded functionality including metrics reporting and extended language support. The new Printer Status Beacon also helps operators stay up-to-date on job statuses and unexpected downtime from anywhere on the production floor.

The HP Latex 3000 Printer series is also JDF-enabled, a standard language that allows data to pass between different systems to simplify data exchange and collection, helping PSPs reduce labour costs and increase profitability through automation.

Widely recognised as the industry´s most comprehensive finished graphics warranty, the 3M MCS Warranty duration is expanding for HP Latex inks, now offering a six year warranty for film lamination. 3M is also introducing a new UV clear coat for third-generation HP Latex inks that features a five year warranty when used with 3M premium solutions. The 3M UV Clear Coat is expected to be available beginning September 2015.

The HP Latex 3100 and 3500 printers and complementary HP Latex mobile app are expected to be available worldwide starting August, along with a new bright white, FSC-certified HP Premium Poster Paper for use with HP Latex printers.   

Cost-effective corrugated packaging printing

Helping converters address market demand for shorter runs and faster turnaround times, the new HP Scitex 17000 corrugated press, powered by HP Scitex HDR Printing Technology, can increase digital print productivity for cost-effective corrugated packaging printing.

The new press features the recently introduced HP Scitex Corrugated Grip and HP HDR230 Scitex inks and prints at speeds of up to 1,000m2/hr for economical, high-volume production of industrial-grade corrugated boards. Prints made with the HP HDR230 Scitex inks on a representative coated media have been independently certified as having good deinkability.

HP is also introducing the HP Smart Uptime Kit for HP Scitex presses, a cloud-based inventory management system enabling customers to log parts, track usage and extract reports for increased production uptime and productivity.

The HP Scitex 17000 Corrugated Press is expected to be available worldwide starting  August 1.

 
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