39 Issue 256 - December 2024 / January 2025 email: editor@signlink.co.uk WIDE-FORMAT PRINT KIT PT.2 WIDEN YOUR SCOPE While this year’s FESPA and drupa proved to be major launch platforms for new wide-format print kit, manufacturers have continued to roll out new solutions to the market. We take a look at some of the latest innovations in this sector There is seemingly no stopping the runaway train that is wide-format print. While those in this market continue to benefit from a healthy supply of new work, be it posters, banners, or other applications, manufacturers are keeping their finger on the pulse of the sector by rolling out new solutions to help their own customers keep up with demand. This year has been no different with key industry events such as FESPA Global Print Expo and drupa serving as catalysts for new launches. However, the work did not stop in the first half of the year, with even more kit being rolled out in the months that followed. Here, we take a look at just some of the new wide-format print technologies that have been introduced to the market in recent weeks and months and analyse how these developments can help further the success of print businesses active in this sector. European Debut While FESPA and drupa were the main international attractions this year, for print service providers (PSPs) in the UK, there was only one place to see the latest print technologies all under one roof – The Print Show. The event ran from September 17th to 19th at the NEC and once again played host to some of the leading names in wide-format print, along with their distribution partners. One exhibitor that used The Print Show to launch new technology was Hybrid Services, the exclusive UK and Ireland distributor of Mimaki machinery. Highlights on the Hybrid stand included the new Mimaki CJV200 Series and Mimaki TS330-3200DS – both of which were being shown in Europe for the first time. Featuring the same print engine as the 330 Series high production models, the CJV200 Series is a new range of entrylevel solvent integrated printer/cutters. It boasts a top practical print speed of 17sq m/hr and has a number of special features including an ink saving function that reduces ink consumption, a quicker printhead cleaning time, and Mimaki’s Dot Adjustment System (DAS), which automatically completes bi-directional print and media feed adjustments. The CJV200 Series also uses Mimaki's
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