LFP - Large-Format-Printing
Matan Digital Printers introduces the Barak product line of UV, Hybrid Super-wide Format digital printers to North America, at the ISA Sign Expo 2008, on March 27 – 29, 2008 in Orlando, Florida
Tuesday 25. March 2008 - Matan, the original innovator of the Super-wide Format (SWF) digital printing industry, introduces the Barak product line of 16ft and 11.4ft (5m & 3.5m), UV, Hybrid, SWF digital printers. Following the successful launch to Latin America at GOA, Matan will launch the Barak to North America at the ISA Sign Expo 2008, in Orlando, Florida, Booth #152, on March 27-29, 2008.
“The intense competition in the North American Super-wide Format market is causing print shops to seek new solutions that will improve their bottom line, and at the same time, enhance their quality and production capacities, and adhere to their responsibility to the environment” says Hanan Yosefi, Matan’s President & CEO. “The Barak line features an ultimate solution; offering high-quality printing, fast production speeds, outstanding ink coverage and excellent media versatility – or, as we call it the all-in-one solution that answers these challenging demands” he adds.
The Barak launch will take place at Matan’s Booth #152, on March 27th, with continuous live demonstrations, starting at 02:30 PM. They will show this unique 16ft machine’s excellent printing capabilities and its patented hybrid mechanism that enables fast and easy switching between flexible and rigid media.
The Barak Product line
Barak is a SWF digital printer, using UV-curable inks, designed to bring an all-in-one solution to the market. Available in 16ft or 11.4ft widths, the Barak is easy to operate and guarantees a low total cost of ownership.
This printer offers the following benefits to the end-user:
High Performance: Barak incorporates leading print-head technology featuring 30 picoliter drop size to achieve high-quality output. Its wide color gamut and flexible inks enable the Barak to target a wide variety of demanding applications. The low ink consumption with coverage of up to 1940 sqft/liter (180 sqm/liter) on average, and the excellent throughput of more than 1830 sqft/hr (170 sqm/hour) meet the performance requirements of the most advanced print shop.
Versatility: The Barak is the only 16ft wide UV-printer in the market that handles both flexible and rigid materials, either coated or uncoated. Its optional Multi-roll feature enables the Barak to print simultaneously on up to 3 rolls, making it the perfect solution for printing in demanding production environments.
Ease of use: The Barak product line implements Matan’s user-friendly approach in both the mechanical and software design, assuring an easy, fast and intuitive workflow.
Environment Friendly: In line with Matans environment friendly philosophy, the Barak line uses UV inks that minimize site preparation requirements, ventilating and disposal.
Low Cost of Ownership: The Barak offers a competitive total cost of ownership, thanks to low running costs and fast return on investment (ROI).
Matan USA, based in up-state NY, is currently supporting large install base of printers, nationwide. During the last few quarters Matan USA enhanced its operation capabilities with experienced personnel to stand with the Barak product line requirements.
In addition, Matan is co-exhibiting with Mikkelsen Graphic Engineering in Booth #2358, where the flagship of its Thermal Transfer product line – the Matan SprinG³, will be demonstrated throughout the show.
The SprinG³ is an industrial 12 inch (30cm), Roll-to-Roll digital printer, designed for fast, durable, short runs with vivid colors for Labels, Decals, Membranes, Traffic and other Signs.
In addition, printed samples of tags, labels and different signs will be available on-site to illustrate the printer’s unique output on a wide variety of media.