Sihl AG has developed new media for HP latex ink, designed to reduce the adverse health and environmental impact of printing with solvent inks.

The Germany-based company has developed new wet-strength poster papers that can be used with eco-friendlier latex inks and the HP Design-Jet Latex printer series (L65500, L25500, LX600 and LX800). 
 
The multi-purpose Post-2-Cure Papers (125, 180 and blueback 125) linked to HP's new latex inks and print technology enable digital service providers to produce weather and water resistant prints compatible with results from real solvent inks.

‘This new technology is an important development landmark for the digital imaging print market. The challenge has been to deliver an alternative technology alongside UV curing, a system which has some question marks, and solvents, which have also had question marks for a long time,’ said Stefan Bruch, product manager, Sihl. ‘This really is 'next generation' technology. Our papers, in conjunction with HP print and latex ink expertise, can now produce prints that are less damaging to health and the environment, but still guarantee high quality and productivity.’

Added Bruch, ‘These wet-strength, bright white poster papers are particularly recommended for the billboard sector. This is a great application for small print studios too. If they use a latex machine they can print water resistant finished products but they can also use water ink compatible media or solvent ink compatible media, this means complete versatility from one printer.’

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