The HP Scitex 9000 industrial press

 

The HP Scitex 9000 industrial press and HP HDR245 Scitex Ink were announced at Fespa and will provide sign and display print service providers (PSPs) with the ability to capture industrial production speeds at an entry level investment.

Mid volume PSPs face a gap in the market, requiring faster production speeds than what entry level equipment can deliver but at a lower cost of ownership than high end industrial presses. With the new HP Scitex 9000 Industrial Press and HP HDR245 Scitex Inks, the company is expanding its high dynamic range (HDR) portfolio and reinventing the mid volume industrial category by making high quality production at speed even more affordable.

‘Sign and display PSPs are constantly challenged with finding the right printing solutions that fit both their business needs and budget,’ said Xavier Garcia, vice president and general manager, Large Format Printing, HP. ‘The new HP Scitex 9000 Industrial Press and HP HDR245 Scitex Inks enable more customers to take advantage of the quality and productivity of HP Scitex HDR printing technology for higher value jobs, while offering a clear upgrade path for customers as their printing needs evolve over time.’

The press provides up to 90 beds/hour engine speed. With its manual media handling, productivity is operator dependent and can reach up to 60 beds/hour. Reaching up to a 500,000 sqm per year duty cycle, the press enables customers to print a range of applications, including point of purchase signs and displays. Additionally, the press is upgradeable, allowing customers to scale production according to their quality and productivity needs as their businesses grow.

New HP HDR245 Scitex Inks offer cost effective production on flexible as well as rigid and select plastic medias, providing higher quality at faster speeds.The new low odour inks enable longer runs with minimal maintenance intervention and can eliminate the need for additional protective overcoats due to their flexibility and surface durability, ultimately reducing production times as well as operational costs.HP HDR245 Scitex Inks provide a wide colour gamut with up to 86% pantone coverage and print longevity of up to two years outdoors.

The HP Scitex 9000 Industrial Press will be commercially available from 1 June 2016.