Digital printing, particularly new ink-jet solutions, stole the show.

By Mark Smith

The company unveiled the 19.7˝ Xeikon 3300 five-color label press version of its platform that also has a 1,200-dpi resolution and handles substrates from 40 to 350 gsm. The 1,200-dpi resolution capability is to become available as a field upgrade for the Xeikon 6000 and 5000plus.

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EFI previewed the VUTEk DS (digital screen) series flatbed UV ink-jet printer. This eight-color device prints 557 square meters per hour at 1,200 dpi with a maximum material format of 63x96˝ and 2˝ thickness. Epson also announced commercial availability of the Jetrion 4000 UV ink-jet label printing system and demonstrated the next generation of its Fiery front-end that integrates the Adobe PDF Print Engine.