Agfa Graphics to Demonstrate New Products and Solutions at drupa (03.04.08)

Agfa Graphics has announced its line-up of new products and solutions that will be on display at the Agfa stand (Hall 8a – B63) during drupa. Made at its pre-drupa press event in Belgium, the announcements include additions to its Anapurna family of inkjet printers namely the Anapurna XLS, Anapurna Mv and the Anapurna M4f.

The new Anapurna XLS is designed to provide photographic quality at high-production speeds . It comes in a choice of speeds and claims top-quality printing with highly saturated, wide gamut colors in the medium, large and extra-large formats (up to 250cm). It also allows borderless printing and has the capability for dual board printing.

The printer outputs photo quality images at resolutions of 1440dpi enabling reproduction of very fine text and line art. The system incorporates many unique design features for advanced operator support, automated maintenance, calibration and remote diagnostics. This printer is built around Agfa’s unique Universal Print Head (UPH) technology and the Anapurna XLS ink is developed for optimum jetting reliability, image quality and adhesion to a wide variety of industry-standard media. It will be available to the market immediately after the show.

The Anapurna Mv will offer the image quality of the popular Anapurna M, but can additionally add a spot of flood varnish to further improve printed materials’ cosmetic appearance.

The Anapurna M4f also has the same robust design as the M. It has four CMYK printheads and is positioned as a rigid printer only with roll-to-roll as an option. The M4f is the entry level UV-ink printer of Agfa’s Anapurna range

Both the Anapurna Mv and M4f have a maximum media width of 160cm. They use state-of-the art 14 picoliter printheads and Agfa-made UV-curable Anapurna ink to make photo-quality UV technology available to graphic screen printing and sign making shops at an affordable investment cost.

The entire Anapurna family, including the XLS , Mv and M4f, delivers exceptional results for indoor and outdoor applications on uncoated rigid media, such as corrugated boards, rigid plastics, exhibition panels, stage graphics and advertising panels, as well as roll media such as film, vinyl and paper, canvas and banners.

Agfa’s industrial inkjet line includes both the Anapurna and Dotrix families, as well as the M-Press. The Dotrix range, which will also be shown at drupa, comprises single-pass high-speed digital presses for promotional, label and package printing.

The M-Press is a high-speed flatbed inkjet press that uses Agfa’s expertise in digital imaging and inkjet technology and Thieme’s expertise in media handling and screen printing. The M-Press is fully automated, provides very accurate reproduction of full and spot colour images, and uses both rigid and flexible substrates.

Agfa also announced Apogee Suite solutions that are designed to meet the needs of all stakeholders in the printing and publishing process, including print buyers, content owners, designers, prepress managers, and production coordinators. It integrates all content, proofing, output, connectivity and other integral elements through one comprehensive suite.

Contact: www.agfa.com

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