Fujifilm launched the second generation, Uvistar II at FESPA Digital 2011.
Claimed to be the most cost efficient super wide format printer in is class and suitable for those companies specialising in display POP and outdoor advertising markets.
Launched in 2010, the Uvistar produces speeds in excess of 350m2/hour, and on substrates up to 5m wide.
Uvistar II has been designed more for the growing demands of indoor applications, where viewing distances tend to be closer, and rigid materials are more commonly used.
Parallel drop size (PDS) is a new feature of the Uvistar II, it enables an increase in print quality without compromising on speed or ink coverage whilst allowing users to print the current drop size of 40pl together with smaller, 20pl drops. The large drops provide coverage, while small drops enable fine details, all without a reduction in print speed.
Other improvements to the design include: printhead heating to make the resulting ink density more uniform; and the ability to print both flexible and rigid substrates double-sided through changes to the mechanics and the addition of linear motors, all without loss in production.
“We are delighted to be able to introduce the next generation of Uvistar at FESPA Digital,” comments Tudor Morgan, group marketing manager, wide format at Fujifilm. “Just over a year ago our first generation series went on sale and has been incredibly successful in a short space of time. Now we want to broaden the reach for environmentally friendly, super-wide format print not only for outdoor applications but also indoor. The very simple interface allows for very fast changeover from roll-to-roll to flatbed, better meeting the needs of indoor applications.”
A major advantage of the Uvistar II platform is that it can print on many different substrates, flexible and rigid, in combination with Fujifilm’s Uvijet QK inks, producing an end result that is more environmentally friendly and cost effective, and opening up new revenue streams for customers.
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