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HP launches hybrid R530 Bagel’s digital
laminator
Latex printer & new software Bagel Systems has unveiled
Spanish manufacturer

the Digifav B3, a new double-
sided thermal digital lamina-
HP has launched a new The machine, he tor engineered for the B3
Latex hybrid printer capable explained, has been
of handling rigid substrates designed for easy onboard- format. Distributed in the
at its annual Amplify confer- ing “so that pretty much any UK by Duplo UK, the Digifav
ence in Nashville. Unveiled operator can learn the ropes B3 is designed to blend speed
alongside HP’s new in a few hours”, with the with performance, with pro-
Production Hub software, duction rates of up to 2,000
part of its PrintOS suite, the goal to help smaller print sheets per hour (SRA3).
new HP Latex R530 is billed service providers (PSPs) to Capable of handling sheets
as an “all-in-one” device that compete on a “much in weights from 130-450gsm
can handle flexible and rigid broader range of applica- and with a minimum format
substrates – allowing print- tions”, like rigid acrylics, of 210x297mm through to a
ers to do away with ‘print The R530 features roll-away tables that can help save space metals, and wood. “It’s a maximum of 380x700mm,
and mount’ techniques and the firm’s 800-series Latex after seeing significant really great way for PSPs to the Digifav B3 features an
target high-value jobs at a roll-to-roll models that are growth in the rigid applica- differentiate themselves,
lower cost. looking to break into direct tion market. bring value to their custom- advanced digital hot foil
The new printer, due to printing on rigid substrates. “It’s a revolutionary prod- stamping capability, with its
start shipping on 23 April, Daniel Martinez, general uct, and probably one of the ers, and up their brand pres- integrated multifunctional
has been designed as a stan- manager of HP’s large for- most significant launches ence,” he said. Digital Hot-Stamp Module.
dalone model in HP’s Latex mat division, told Printweek we’ve had in the Latex space A key feature of the new The system also introduces
line-up, acting as a potential that HP had decided to in many years – so we’re machine is its wheel-away spot matt and spot super
upgrade for printers using develop the hybrid machine extremely excited,” he said. tables for rigid materials. gloss varnish effects.
Konica Minolta unveils inline Epson unveils new

print and laminate option signage printer

Konica Minolta has Epson has unveiled the
unveiled what it claims is new SureColor S7100 wide-
the world’s first inline fin- format signage printer.
isher to offer lamination Building upon the popularity
directly after the print pro- of its SC-S40600, which has
cess. The GBC CL-401 achieved over 11,000 units in
inline laminator, which is The SureColor S7100
available immediately, global sales, the manufac- 360 to 400.
offers new production and turer said the SC-S7100 was
finishing versatility for a designed with a strong It also features Nozzle
number of AccurioPress CL-401 can produce completed laminated documents in easy step emphasis on reliability, pro- Verification Technology
presses, according to automatic detection of film Minolta said. ductivity, ease of use, and (NVT), an automated nozzle
Konica Minolta. types and sizes. The manu- The CL-401 lets direct, “exceptional” print quality. condition detection system
Built by GBC and availa- facturer said the addition of two-side, application, as A four-colour eco solvent
ble exclusively through an Inline Trimming Unit well as the option to lami- printer that can handle that alerts users to any issues,
Konica Minolta Business TU-510 would deliver full nate only one side of a media from 300mm to boasts larger 800ml ink
Solutions, it can be speci- end-to-end inline produc- graphic, making it suitable 1.626m, the SureColor packs, and a robust media
fied from new or retrofitted tion, replacing the labour for producing decals and S7100 features an upgraded feeding system that Epson
to the C4070, C4080, and cost intensive process adhesive decorations. It can
C7090, and C7100 of finishing offline, for handle paper weights from PrecisionCore Micro TFP said ensured accurate media
75-300gsm and a wide
AccurioPress models. faster turnaround times. range of different paper printhead, measuring 1.33 handling and would reduce
Konica Minolta said users Production is made faster sizes from A4, A3, and inches wide, which Epson potential damage through
of the CL-401 would be able still through the introduc- SRA4 to SRA3, meaning it said enabled faster printing, enhanced tension control
to produce high-quality tion of a cold lamination can be used for posters and and an expanded print width
completed laminated docu- process that eliminates menus, flyers, covers, and in a single-pass, increasing and a reinforced media feed
ments in one easy step, with warm-up time, Konica more. the number of nozzles from roller.
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