AGFA DEBUTS THREE NEW POWER BEASTS AT FESPA 2024
AGFA DEBUTS THREE NEW POWER BEASTS AT FESPA 2024
Global leader in imaging and printing solutions, Agfa has unveiled three brand new inkjet printers at its Hall 1 Booth A20 stand during the ongoing FESPA Global Sign Expo in Amsterdam (19-22 March 2024) The Netherlands.
Under the baseline ‘Powerful by Nature’, Agfa presented the three new inkjet printers making their debut at an exclusive press conference attended by WHERE To Print to include:
Jeti Condor RTR5200 HS
This roll-to-roll inkjet printer with an impressive 5.2-meter wingspan sets the standard for both speed (up to 672 m²/h) and image quality in the roll-to-roll printer market. The Condor handles a wide variety of flexible substrates at up to three rolls simultaneously. It is field-upgradable with light colours and features white and varnish for increased design and application options. The printer also soars high above its competitors thanks to its multiple media handling solutions for large and heavy rolls, and its extensive range of money-, labour- and floor-saving options that automate the complete printing and finishing process on the fly.
Jeti Bronco H3300 S
With the hybrid Jeti Bronco H3300, Agfa adds another power horse to its assortment. Building on the proven reliability of the Tauro hard- and software, this swift 3.3 m high-end UV LED inkjet printer prints a variety of sign and display jobs in six colours plus white, with optional primer. Continuous board feeding enhances productivity efficiency even more, whereas independent dual-roll printing allows for the simultaneous printing of differently sized rolls or diverse media.
In the first stage, the Bronco will be available with two rows of print heads. However, its horsepower is field-upgradable to a four-row version, making it an investment that will boost printing companies’ productivity and ROI and let them saddle up for future success.
Anapurna Ciervo H3200
Since the introduction of the first Anapurna over 20 years ago, the family has kept evolving. The new 3.2 hybrid Ciervo approaches any printing job with great agility, ready for whatever crosses its path, and thus proves a perfect fit for printing companies that are looking for a versatile printer to tackle a wide range of print jobs.
The Ciervo brings enhanced print quality and a much higher productivity than its predecessor – boasting an almost 70% increase in printing speed in Production Mode. The continuous board feeding capacity enables efficient printing on rigid materials, at up to four boards simultaneously.
…PRESENTS EXPANDED AND REBRANDED INKJET PRINTER PORTFOLIO: A BEAST FOR EVERY NEED
To confirm Agfa’s unbridled power in latest inkjet printing solutions, the firm is also showcasing two of its other beasts at FESPA which according to Arnaud Calleja, Vice-President Digital Printing Solutions: “Our overarching ‘Powerful by Nature’ portfolio theme emphasizes that the performance of our printers stems from the way they have been designed. Whatever environment a printing company operates in, whatever its markets or applications, whether seeking high productivity, quality or versatility, there's an Agfa printer that will deliver impressive results and give their business a boost.” Consequently, the two rebranded and expanded inkjet printers are:
Onset Grizzly X3 HS
The imposing Onset Grizzly X3 HS is an extremely high-speed flatbed inkjet press that combines heavy-duty operations with outstanding print quality. With a speed of up to 1450 m²/h, fast set-up and multiple automation options – including loading/unloading robots – it lets printing companies roar through workloads in a cost-efficient way and get their claws into high-volume graphics and packaging jobs.
The Grizzly runs on Agfa’s GREENGUARD Gold-certified inks, characterized by their excellent print quality, wide color gamut and low print consumption thanks to Agfa’s patented Thin Ink Layer technology. With the newly developed white print mode, the Onset applies white ink 40% faster compared to using non-Agfa ink.
Jeti Tauro H3300 UHS
Arguably its fastest hybrid wide-format inkjet printer yet, Jeti Tauro H3300 UHS rugged reliability enables 24/7 print production of superior quality at up to 3.3 m wide and 905 m²/h, while its multiple automation options boost production efficiency even more.
Capable of printing corrugated cardboard in one pass, as well as applying varnish, the Tauro H3300 is ideal for both packaging and display needs. With its versatile configurations, this sturdy beast unleashes fierce performance, allowing printing companies to charge ahead with primal force.
Additional Workflow Power
All printers are seamlessly driven by Agfa’s Asanti workflow software, a unique all-in-one print production hub that automates the entire print production process, saving time and money. The browser-based Production Dashboard offers insights into production time, ink and media usage, and interfaces seamlessly with MIS/ERP systems for optimized quotes and post-calculations. Asanti carries the G7® System Certification from Idealliance, confirming the ability to ensure uniform color reproduction across varied printing processes and substrates. In addition to Asanti, complementary tools like StoreFront (web-to-print) and PrintTune (print standardization and monitoring) are being demonstrated at FESPA with Agfa’s industrial inkjet experts, also available at the booth (Hall 1 Booth A20) to discuss special UV- and water-based inks for dedicated industrial applications, as well as its comprehensive industrial printing solutions using water-based inks: the InterioJet (laminate décor paper printing), the Alussa (leather decoration), and the high-speed SpeedSet Orca 1060 for the packaging market, which was officially introduced to the market late last year.