The New Year is off to a flying start for South Korean manufacturer InkTec as it launches three new Jetrix printers to add to its range of roll-to-roll LED-UV flatbed printers.
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| The new 1.9m wide InkTec LXiR190 |
Building on the technology of its popular KX6 and KX7 models, InkTec has added the eight-channel LXi6 and LXi7 LED-UV flatbed printers.
“These high performance printers have been designed and developed to deliver high efficiency and will come equipped with more advanced systems than their previous counterparts, including a smarter GUI. The stronger vacuum combined with functional and vibrant ink make them easy and convenient to use,” says a press release.
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| The new InkTec LXi6 |
The smaller LXi6 takes media up to 2.5 x 1.28m and the LXi7 extends the media size up to 2.5 x 3.06m, with both offering an optional enhanced roll-to-roll option. Capable of top speeds of 78sqm/hr with a maximum resolution of 1,080 dpi. Both are being pitched as a mid-range LED-UV flatbed printer for printers looking to enter wide-format or upgrade current equipment.
Their launch will be followed in February by the 1.9m wide LXiR190, which builds on the success of the larger LXiR320 but is a narrower version. InkTec have taken the decision to adopt this more unusual width so that the printer can easily use two 914mm rolls at once, which will result in a doubling of production speed. It prints at a maximum resolution of 720 x 1,440 dpi and up to speeds of 45sqm/hr, which means the machine will be perfect for many roll based applications including banners, graphics, wall coverings and textiles. The Jetrix LXiR190 is also economically priced to encourage demand from solvent printers wanting to move to UV.
The new InkTec printers will be officially launched at Sign and Digital UK, NEC Birmingham on stand G20 2nd – 4th April 2019.
“These newest machines encompass everything that is great about the introduction of LED technology,” says Ben Woodruff, head of Jetrix Sales. “They are more environmentally friendly, more efficient to run, eliminate the need for frequent lamp replacement and more importantly create cost savings.
InkTec has an ink supply subsidiary at 9/27 Township Drive, Burleigh Heads, Gold Coast. InkTec Australia provides water-based dye and pigment inks that are compatible with different printers, including Mimaki, Epson, Mutoh, Roland, HP, Brother and Canon.
