At an elaborate launch in Beijing this week, HP launched their latest heavyweight press for those serious about production workflows, the Scitex FB10000.
The machine will be on show at FESPA in London and will be available on November 1st this year.
The company also utilised the event to announce the Latex 3000 printer as well as the rebranding of the whole Latex range which we have already announced in Wide Format Online magazine.
This is what HP had to say about the FB10000: The HP Scitex FB10000 Industrial Press delivers high quality and industrial productivity at the same time with dynamic dot size control. Using HDR printing technology, the HP Scitex FB10000 Industrial Press combines 16 gray-level printing with the ability to produce 1,000 B1 sheets in less than two hours.(9) These features let printing companies achieve the quality and speed required by traditional offset applications while addressing growing demand for short runs, quick turnarounds and variable content.
The HP Scitex FB10000 Industrial Press will enable digital printing companies to capture part of the 6.8 billion square meter page opportunity in the retail graphics and corrugated display markets.
With the HP Scitex FB10000 Industrial Press, printing companies can now meet peak demand with print capacity up to 625 m2/hour(11) and direct-to-board printing. HP Scitex HDR Printing Technology provides precision control over colour and tone for clarity of image detail, producing prints with the highest dynamic range. HDR uses combinations of light and dark inks and three drop volumes, achieving the quality required for high-impact graphics.
The new press also delivers unmatched media versatility, including acrylics and polypropylene as well as flexible and rigid media. New HP HDR240 Scitex Inks achieve excellent adhesion on a wide media range at high productivity and comply with ISO proofing standards, helping customers match colours between digital and analogue processes. Furthermore, upgradeability is built into HP Scitex HDR Printing Technology, allowing customers to protect their investment.
The HP Scitex Print Care proactive maintenance scheduler, along with automated diagnostics and alerts, helps HP Scitex and Latex customers keep their printers running smoothly. Additionally, bundled HP On-site Uptime Parts Kits, HP Ramp-up Service and HP Customer Care Programs help assure the productivity and profitability.
HP Scitex and Latex customers can now also select RIPs based on leading new solutions from Onyx and GMG. HP Scitex Onyx Thrive 211 RIP Software combines accurate, predictable results with the new web-based Thrive Production Manager and scalability for all HP Scitex and Latex printers. GMG ProductionSuite for HP Scitex and HP Latex products offers a customized software bundle for HP users to optimize their print production workflow. Customers have control from file to output with accurate colour reproduction and faster preprint file handling.
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