LFP - Large-Format-Printing
HP Bolsters Large-format Offerings with New Solutions and Awards
Wednesday 02. April 2008 - HP today announced an expanded portfolio of large-format printing technologies and solutions.
With the additions, HP is providing one of the broadest portfolios of large-format technologies and solutions in the industry for the production of almost any indoor or outdoor graphic application.
Highlights include:
HP included on FESPA Digitals Blue, innovator trail and Green, Planet-Friendly trails, winning one of only five Outstanding classifications awarded at the show.
New HP Latex Printing Technologies, designed with the environment in mind, that offer a compelling alternative for creating a wide variety of indoor and outdoor applications.
Five new super-wide format HP Scitex industrial printers, the result of the completed product integration of acquired NUR Macroprinters, Ltd.
One new HP Scitex and two new HP Designjet printers, as the result of the product integration of acquired MacDermid ColorSpan.
New large format photo and proofing paper portfolio.
FESPA Digital Print Award winners.
“HP is the only company with such a comprehensive portfolio of large-format solutions,” said Yariv Avisar, vice president and general manager, Large Format Printing Industrial Solutions, Imaging and Printing Group, HP. “We work to protect our customers investments by giving thorough sales advice, offering upgrade paths and providing additional service engineers and readily available parts to increase uptime. In addition, our continuous innovation and consultative customer relationships helps ensure that we offer market-leading products.”
This Spring HP celebrated the grand opening of its new 13,000-sq. metre manufacturing site in Caesarea, Israel. The new facility, combined with other production sites around the world reflects the strong end-user demand for signage solutions from HP. In 2007, HPs growth in wide format printing reached 19% while the market grew 14% over 2006.
A small drop with a big impact
Designed with the environment in mind, HP Latex Printing Technologies offer print service providers (PSPs) a compelling alternative to current large-format printing methods.
The new HP Latex Printing Technologies include water-based HP Latex Inks that produce odorless prints(1) and durable output with sharp, vivid image quality. These inks also enable broad application versatility, and working together with HP Wide Scan Printing Technology, provide high-productivity to enable PSPs to increase their print capacity and grow their business while reducing the total impact of printing on the environment.
HP Latex Inks offer durable, high-quality results on a broad range of HP and non-HP media, achieving display permanence up to three years unlaminated on outdoor prints.(2)
HP Wide Scan Printing Technology, based on printheads built with HP Scalable Printing Technology and HPs proprietary Optical Media Advance Sensor, work together with HP Latex Inks, making it possible to develop new printing systems that can achieve breakthrough print speeds.(3)
The first HP printers utilising HP Latex Printing Technologies will be announced at drupa in May. Price and availability will be disclosed at that time.
Powerful combination of UV and solvent offerings
The completed portfolio integration of NUR Macroprinters Ltd and MacDermid ColorSpan strengthens HPs offer to industrial print shops with a wide variety of UV and solvent-based printers. The latest products to join HPs widest-ever Graphic Arts portfolio include:
HP Scitex XP5300 Printer, formerly the NUR Expedio Revolution 5m, which can be seen on the HP stand, D20 – D30 – E65, offers a powerful combination of industry-leading print speeds(4) and high-quality UV inks. Ideal for outdoor signage or other outdoor applications, the HP Scitex XP5300 Printer prints at industrial speeds of up to 300 m2/hr (3,200 ft2/hr) in Billboard Mode using HP Specialty Billboard Scitex Ink, allowing fast drying and quick delivery.
HP Scitex XP5100 Printer, formerly the NUR Expedio 5000 combines the performance of traditional super-wide format printers with the media versatility, quality and speed of current UV ink printers. The device creates both indoor and outdoor applications at production speeds of up to 150 m2/hr (1,600 ft2/hr). The HP Scitex XP5100 Printer is featured with a multi-roll printing kit and vertical cutter for high versatility and productivity.
HP Scitex XP2700 Printer, formerly the NUR Expedio Inspiration, delivers high-quality output on both flexible and rigid media.(5) It delivers wide-format output at production print speeds of up to 110 m2/hr (1,200 ft2/hr)(6) and superior image quality of up to 800 x 635 dpi (1600 x 1270 dpi apparent) for high-volume industrial printers who want to enter new markets for indoor and outdoor applications.
HP Scitex XP2100 Printer, formerly the NUR Expedio 3200 combines the speed and versatility of an UV roll-to-roll printer with an optional easy-to-use flatbed module. Ideal for 3.2 m (10.5 ft) applications, the printer features an integrated inflatable collector and feeder as well as an optional multi-roll printing kit, allowing PSPs to deliver results more efficiently. The HP Scitex XP2100 Printer produces both indoor and outdoor applications at productive print speeds of up to 120 m2/hr (1,300 ft2/hr).
HP Scitex FB6100 Printer, formerly the NUR Tempo Q, is a high-volume flatbed industrial printer designed for industrial environments and providing 24/7 reliability backed by HP Support. The device is equipped with one of the largest flatbed imaging areas (3.2 x 2 m/10.5 x 6.5 ft) available and can easily convert from flatbed to a roll-fed printer.
HP Designjet H35000 Printer series, incorporating the HP Designjet H35100, formally the ColorSpan 5440uv and the HP Designjet H35500, formally the ColorSpan 4560uv. These cost-effective printers deliver high quality indoor and outdoor printed applications. The six-ink HP Designjet H35500 delivers high apparent image quality and exceptional results without sacrificing print speed. It allows PSPs to print on flexible roll-fed materials such as banner vinyl, adhesive vinyl, canvas, paper, and backlit film or to print directly on rigid material using UV-curable inks, at speeds up to 18 m2/hr (197 ft2/hr) and at up to 1800 dpi apparent. This hybrid UV printer easily converts from a roll-fed to a flatbed printer, minimising floor space.
HP Designjet H45000 Printer series, incorporates the HP Designjet H45500, formally the ColorSpan 5465uv, which can be seen on the HP stand, and the HP Designjet H45100, formally the ColorSpan 5445uv. These printers deliver the fast, high-quality output, which bolsters HPs portfolio of solutions for commercial PSPs who want to effectively produce durable outdoor and indoor signs, banners, point-of-purchase displays and posters with vivid colors on flexible and rigid media. Featuring HP Designjet 788 inks and variable drop-size printheads, they are designed to convert easily from a roll-fed to a flatbed printer, the devices print directly on rigid display boards or flexible media, with print speeds up to 36 m2/hour (388 ft2/hour).
HP Scitex FB910, formally the ColorSpan 9840uv, helps PSPs accommodate a greater range of customer requests and grow their business with unlimited versatility, an efficient workflow, and robust durability at fast print speeds. Featuring HP Scitex FB240 UV inks and innovatively designed to increase productivity and profitability, it achieves maximum print speeds of 74.3 m2/hr (811 ft2/hr).
Large Format Photo and Proofing Paper Portfolio
In March HP added three new papers (14 new products) to its large format media portfolio that are designed especially for PSPs and creatives. The HP Everyday Pigment Ink Photo Paper (235g/m²) for printing photorealistic images with rich detail and vibrant colours, is available in satin and gloss finishes and four different widths (24, 36, 42 and 60 inches); HP Premium Matte Photo Paper, (210g/m²) gives photographers versatility with their output by delivering vibrant, full colour graphics and photorealistic images, available in matte finish and two different widths (24 and 36 inches); the HP Premium Semi-gloss Proofing Paper (240g/m²) offers exceptional image stability with minimal colour shift after printing, available in A3+ cut sheets, 18-inch, 24-inch, and 42-inch roll widths.
HPs large format media portfolio now includes papers for a variety of uses including graphic design, professional photography, digital fine arts, prepress/proofing, and commercial and industrial printing. More information about HPs large format media portfolio is available at www.hp.com/go/designjet/supplies.
Other innovative products on the stand
On its stand HP will also be demonstrating the HP Scitex TJ8300 printer which enables users to target a broader set of applications, including indoor and outdoor displays, exhibition booth decorations, banners, and other digital and screen printing applications.
Notably, the printer will be on display with the Fotoba cutter, which offers increased productivity and ensures faster job turnarounds.
Additionally, the HP Scitex XL1500 DS dye sublimation solution can be seen on the Hilord booth J70. The HP Scitex XL1500 DS upgrade, now available for the HP Scitex XL1500, provides even greater differentiation and versatility in service offerings and opportunities for the expansion into new, high-growth textile markets, with minimal investment.
Fully automated flatbed capability
Also on the stand will be the HP Scitex FB6700 flatbed industrial digital inkjet press with GBC inline laminator, further extending the productivity and durability of rigid applications. The press brings the advantages of digital processes to rigid-media printing, making it ideal for the production of POP and POS displays, samples, short-run packages and exhibition stands.
Fully integrated in a single-system workflow that extends from substrate loading all the way to finishing, the machine is available with an in-line laminator which helps solve the finishing bottleneck, and enhances the look and extends the life of rigid applications printed on the HP Scitex FB6700.
Driving large format creativity
HP is changing the way graphic professionals create large format images. Graphic professionals can now create colour profiles in minutes instead of hours and obtain exact colour matches throughout the printing process.
The HP Designjet Z6100 Printer series with HP Vivera pigment inks delivers vivid, high-impact prints at maximum print speeds – all with HP’s remarkable level of intuitive colour management. The series is ideal for indoor and short-term outdoor banners and large format applications such as photos and fine art prints, drawings, maps and renders.
Available in 107cm and 152cm (42- and 60inch) models, the HP Designjet Z6100 Printer series delivers prints at amazing speeds over 93sqm/hr (1,000sqft/hr) on plain paper and 23.4sqm/hr (250sqft/hr) on photo paper, and features new HP Double Swath Technology for HP Designjets. In addition, the first-ever Optical Media Advance Sensor corrects banding and paper advance control, so the printer can print at higher speeds and across various environmental conditions without sacrificing image quality.
The Designjet Z series also offers break-through colour consistency with an embedded spectrophotometer, utilising Eye-One Color Technology from X-rite, to achieve consistent, accurate colour printer to printer and print to print.
Also on display is the HP Designjet 8000 series, a comprehensive and easy to use solution for traditional sign shops and screen printers looking to grow their businesses by expanding into outdoor signage markets, which offers a breakthrough price/performance combination and is ideal for a wide range of large format applications. It can produce a variety of signs and banners, printing10 m²/hr (107sqft/hr) of vivid, long-lasting colour output at 720 x 720dpi. The HP Designjet 8000sr model includes an ONYX SignEZ v.2 RIP for out-of-the-box productivity and colour management, HP support, and other accessories that simplify the implementation process.
FESPA Digital Print Awards
HP has continued its support of FESPA Digital as a corporate sponsor, in addition to its sponsorship of the Digital Print Awards for the second year running. The award winners gallery can be seen opposite the HP stand in the PalExpo for the duration of the show.
“There was a really high level of creative entries this year, and we were pleased to see that several HP customers won awards for their innovative applications. Atelier Spektrum, Monier 2000 and Rako Etiketten all won their categories with exceptional examples of digital printing,” said Avisar.