Monday, 13 Apr 2015 16:05 GMT

AGFA unveil brand new flatbed beasts at ISA

Agfa Graphics has introduced its new UV inkjet systems in a double world first at the International Sign Association’s (ISA) Sign Expo in Las Vegas.

The Jeti Tauro and the Jeti Mira, unveiled during a recent press conference, are designed for the high-end wide-format sign and display printing market.

"We promised a series of new state-of-the-art products in the course of 2015 and we are happy to deliver," says Dominiek Arnout, vice president of inkjet at Agfa Graphics. He adds: "We truly believe the market will embrace these two new systems that make ultimate use of our dedicated ink technology and our tailored sign and display workflow. Our Matched Component Approach guarantees that every component yields the best possible result."

The Jeti Tauro is a hybrid UV inkjet system measuring 2.5m, with 32 printheads for six colours. The new model also offers optional semi or full media load/unload automation, and is created for high productivity printing, both for rigid and flexible materials.

The Jeti Mira is a flatbed, available in two table versions: 2.7 x 1.6m and 2.7 x 3.2m. Both versions boast moving gantries, Print and Prepare mode, and a new ink temperature control. There is now added feature integration in the wide-format workflow Asanti 2.0, and a split vacuum table with six vacuum zones to cut down on vacuum masking.
 
The Agfa Jeti Mira flatbed printer is a new benchmark for quality and productivity in the sector








We promised a series of new state-of-the-art products in the course of 2015 and we are happy to deliver”



As well as these models, Agfa revealed its new UV inks designed for improved flexibility and able to withstand tough outdoor conditions, particularly resistant to colour fading. The inks are compatible with all Agfa inkjet printers.  Both the Tauro and the Mira use ‘thin ink layer’ technology, allowing Agfa’s UV-curable inks to print with ‘the lowest ink consumption per sqm in the industry’.

The new Asanti 2.0 comes with updates such as the option to print white on transparent substrates, and includes comprehensive integration of file handling, colour management, and preflighting, all of which help reduce the risk of error and boosting the system’s productivity.

Going forward, Agfa has pledged to continue investing in the sign and display industry, making a commitment to manufacture professional and comprehensive system solutions for each major segment of the UV market. It promises to build on its proven track record in prepress and inkjet, and its end-to-end control over its system components.

It has also revealed there will be more new products launched before year end, and that LED curing is firmly on the agenda.

The European debut for the Jeti Tauro and Jeti Mira will be at FESPA 2015, displaying alongside the Anapurna M3200i, first seen at Sign and Digital UK last month, as well as new automation options for the Anapurna M2500i.

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