The underlying utility of PrecisionCore inkjet printing becomes more apparent with every passing year. The unique Epson imaging system powers printers across the widest range of applications from wide format to labels to fabric printing. At the company’s PacPrint stand visitors were treated to a master class in how to leverage the latest printing technology into real world applications.
A Technology HotPick was always on the cards for Epson if for no other reason than to acknowledge the industry leading efficiency of its PrecisionCore inkjet heads. The patented Piezo technology is being utilized across the entire range of Epson engines delivering unbeatable value and quality. From fabrics to photos, labels to posters the same high standard of colour quality and productive output is redefining printers’ expectations.
The compact show stand had something for everyone with brightly printed posters rolling out into the aisles. The SureColor S60600 and SureColor S80600 signage posters were hard to miss while the company’s signature photo quality desktop printers, the SureColor P5070 and the new SureColor P800 were able to demonstrate why the Epson marque remains the default choice of professional photographers when it comes to printing out photos.
Faced with such a plenitude of technology nominations for the HotPick, the newly released digital label SurePress L-6034VW finally took the prize. First time shown at an Australian show, the UV-ink press is significantly faster than previous models at up to 15 mpm. It comes with a five-colour ink set that incorporates high-opacity white ink. A digital varnish can be applied with a selectable matte or gloss finish, on a spot basis or as a full sheet wash.
Quality repro is assured by a sophisticated pinning of inks with LED partial curing lights. This ensures consistent and predictable imaging with minimal media alteration.
Terry Crawford, business development manager for professional print at Epson, was well pleased with the HotPick for the SurePress L-6034VW. “We think it’s the type of machine that label convertors want. It’s quite unique and delivers a high-quality result,” he said.