Freedom With Toner Elsewhere in this market, Xeikon also has a number of products available and is well placed to offer advice and guidance to those seeking new solutions. Vice president of marketing Filip Weymans says while some consider toner to be an outdated technology with limited advancements, this perception is actually quite the opposite. “At Xeikon, we are constantly engaged in meet client expectations and stand out in a competitive market,” Basile says, adding: “As the efficiency of presses improves, upgrading can bring cost savings, better reliability, and improved environmental benefits. This can in turn provide long-term benefits including increasing productivity and positioning PSPs for growth and heightened customer satisfaction.” Among the latest products is the imagePRESS V1000, which was released last year as an addition to its imagePRESS V Series cut-sheet toner press line. To date, the imagePRESS V1000, has reached over 320 installations across EMEA. “One notable improvement in the V1000 is its transfer technology,” Basile says, adding: “This creates the optimal transport path for each sheet for every media during the printing process allowing for the production of premium applications like banners, brochures, and booklets. The press is modular and is available with a multi-drawer paper deck; the POD XL for holding up to 3,500 sheets of paper; and bypass trays to facilitate media flexibility.” To maintain colour quality, the imagePRESS V1000 includes a built-in spectrophotometric sensor for automated press calibration and adjustment, eliminating the need for offline quality checking. An optional Sensing Unit detects prints that do not meet registration or colour settings, and automatically adjusts and maintains these parameters throughout the print run. “With features such as these, the imagePRESS V1000 enables PSPs to tackle a wider variety of jobs and meet demanding deadlines,” Basile says, continuing:” By increasing productivity and incorporating automation for excellent print quality, we aim to free up operators' time to focus on value creation for clients and business development. “We’ve continued to build on this range and earlier this year launched the new imagePRESS V1350.” the development of innovative application toners that are specifically designed for various end-use applications,” Weymans says, adding: “Therefore, when printers are seeking a toner-based press, they should take into account the level of freedom they gain in terms of application versatility. This will ultimately equip them with the perfect tool to maintain a competitive edge.” Xeikon offers web-fed dry toner presses for both the graphic arts sector as well as for labels and packaging. Recognising that each segment has very specific needs, Weymans says, the manufacturer has developed application-tuned, high-quality toners to guarantee these are met cost-effectively and sustainably. “One of the latest breakthrough innovations is TITON toner technology, which has been developed for short-run paper-based flexible packaging,” Weymans says, adding: “Also suitable for labels, pouches, and lids, it presents the perfect combination of durable, food-safe, and recyclable digital print that surpasses any other technology available. The solution caters to the increasing demand for sustainability in flexible packaging, satisfying brand owner customers and printers alike.” At Labelexpo Europe 2023, Xeikon will launch CHEETAH 3.0, a next-generation technology that features a new ECO Toner created using over 60% high-grade recycled PET, helping to reduce the carbon footprint of the printing operation by 10%. Available for high-end presses in the CHEETAH Series – the Xeikon CX300 and CX500 – new ECO Toner is also food safe. Aside from labels, Weymans says Xeikon also continues to push into the wall deco market bringing the advantages of digital to a very traditional market. Several collaborations in this sector are leveraging Xeikon’s dry toner technology to bring customisation to wallpaper and decoration. One of these is Ahlstrom’s WallStar Digital Peel & Up customised wallpaper, which has been specifically designed to be printed on a Xeikon CX500. “With the design flexibility afforded by digital print in five colours, Xeikon’s dry toner technology delivers superior quality images, and importantly, complies with all regulations with regard to indoor emissions in the building industry,” Weymans says. While the choice of new machinery will ultimately come down to the PSP and their own needs and requirements, speaking with market specialists will certainly offer plenty of food for thought and inspiration as to what to look out for on presses. Identify what is most important to your business and customers and speak with manufacturers and suppliers to match these to the machine that will have the most impact on your production. 83 September / October 2023 - Issue 344 www.printmonthly.co.uk FOCUS ON / DIGITAL TONER-BASED PRESSES ▲ Carlotta Basile, production portfolio marketing manager at Canon EMEA ◄ Xeikon’s CX300 will be compatible with the manufacturer’s new CHEETAH 3.0 technology, due to launch at Labelexpo Europe 2023
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