There is no sign of the digital print evolution slowing down, with the development of technology in this area of the market seemingly never ending. New machines are coming to market on a regular basis, complete with all manners of new features and techniques designed to help users improve and expand their output. Here, we speak with a group of the leading manufacturers in this sector to learn more about their latest launches and the benefits these new presses offer to print service providers (PSPs) that are seeking growth and opportunities across a range of markets. Adapt to Change First up is Canon, which recently announced the launch of the ProStream 3000 series, the next generation of its high-speed, web-fed inkjet presses for commercial print. Available in two models – the 80m per minute ProStream 3080 and the 133m per minute ProStream 3133 – the new series prints widths up to 558mm and page lengths up to 1,524mm. The new ProStream series can print up to 11,300 4/4 B2 sheets per hour or 1790 A4-size 4/4 impressions per minute, equating to 58 million A4 impressions per month, on a wide range of substrates and weights, including standard offset coated, uncoated, and inkjet-optimised papers up to 300gsm. “Built on the established ProStream technology platform, the new ProStream 3000 series delivers consistent offset print quality and brings a wider selection of substrates, including heavyweight paper, up to higher rated print speeds, enabling ultrafast digital production of a broader range of commercial print jobs,” says Stuart Rising, head of commercial print at Canon UK. Canon also announced a new release to the varioPRINT iX-series sheetfed inkjet press, which Rising says enables the varioPRINT iX2100 and iX3200 to deliver higher performance in terms of image quality, efficiency, and productivity. “The Canon varioPRINT iX-series sheetfed inkjet press has proven its value as a high-quality, highly reliable production system for its users, with 275 global orders and installations, and 30% of all varioPRINT iX users worldwide opting for a second press or more,” Rising says. “In addition, Canon remains the leading supplier of continuous feed technologies. This is driven by its wide portfolio, which also includes the market-leading ColorStream series with over 1,000 installations in Europe.” Offering general advice to those PSPs HIGH-SPEED GROWTH One of the most active areas of the industry, what are some of the latest developments with digital inkjet presses, and how can new technologies help print service providers grow? 57 FOCUS ON / DIGITAL INKJET PRESSES July / August 2023 - Issue 343 email: news@printmonthly.co.uk ▲ The Ricoh Pro VC70000 can produce output at speeds of up to 150m/minute
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