EFI has doubled the maximum resolution of its Jetrion 4900 digital label printing and finishing line, as well as increasing the number of flexo substrates it can handle without special coatings or overlaminating.
The new top resolution is 720 dpi, up from 360 dpi available on the system’s launch at Labelexpo at September (although the greyscale Xaar 1001 heads were said to give resolution equivalent to 1000 dpi). The new high res mode is available for existing 4900 installations.
Both the Jetrion 4900 label production line and the print-only 4830 model are now compatible with additional stocks from 3M, Avery Dennison, Flexcon, Raflatac, Ritrama, Spinnaker and Wausau.
‘Since its introduction, the EFI Jetrion 4900 has proven to be so successful that we have healthy demand from users around the world wanting to benefit from the surge in variable label content and shorter, more flexible runs,’ said Sean Skelly, vice president and general manager of EFI Jetrion.
‘Offering a higher output resolution option and adding more printable stocks to the machine’s capabilities are certain to appeal to all present and future users who want to expand the use of digital printing and benefit from high quality results with the convenience of a fully digital workflow.’
EFI also recently disclosed a 93% increase in ink volume sales to Jetrion users in Q1 2012, compared with the same quarter last year. It said this shows there is strong growth in its 4900 customers’ digital business. It said that many users are experiencing cost savings of more than $1000 a day (about £650) as well easy migration of work that was previously handled by flexo printing.
The Jetrion 4900 offers fully integrated narrow web printing and finishing and is intended for short and medium run digitally label jobs. It uses CMYK plus highly opaque white UV curable inks for durable output which is resistant to heat, cold and chemicals. Finishing features include high powered dual lasers for die-cutting, slitting and back-scoring.
Contact: www.efi.com
