Case study from Papergraphics

Papergraphics, reseller for HPs new latex R-series, helped introduce the R2000 machine at Dundee-printer, Tayprint.

  With high production speeds of between 45 and 100 square-meters per hour, paired with quality print-output, the R2000 is the first 2.5m latex printer that offers the flexibility to print across a range of different substrate types; both roll-fed, flexible media, and rigid substrates up to 50mm thick on the flat-bed, without having to compromise on quality.   The lack of odour from the latex inks also offers conscientious printers an improved working environment for production teams, which, coupled with the cost-savings on the comprehensive service contract and warranty package offered with this machine, helped make it a straight-forward purchase decision for Tayprint.   James Miller of Tayprint says “The aim behind the investment was to increase the efficiency and remove onerous repair bills that we were experiencing on our incumbent UVC and solvent machines. The step up in quality and the all-in maintenance package ensures an increase in business and a stable fixed cost.”   Tayprint’s origins lie in traditional screen printing, but have grown with technology developments, scaling their business over the years to incorporate digital print, to become one of the UK’s leading trade printers. With over 40 years large format print experience to offer, alongside the investment the business has made in the latest technology, including this new HP R2000 printer, Tayprint now has the ability to offer an even more versatile and quality range of trade print services. James continues, “The challenges have been the transition to a new ink system and learning the idiosyncrasies of Latex ink across all the family of new machines, but assists in our drive to reduce waste, apply better time and resource management and build a greener profile. Eliminating the cost and aggravation in disposing of inks and ink polluted plastic bottles, replacing it with HP's recycle program is a big step in the right direction.”   With further developments in the pipeline, Tayprint are continuing to work with Papergraphics to deliver their plans. “The advice and support from [Papergraphics] was brilliant – they were here throughout installation and setup to ensure we were completely supported, and were fully up-and-running with our new machine as quickly as possible, including profiling all of our relevant medias.” comments James.   Papergraphics’ success in promoting HP’s new R2000 machine continues, as a second and third printer have been installed during March; one at PressOn, located near Chatham, and one at JKN Digital located in Preston. Both purchase-decisions reflect these successful printers’ continuing desire to further increase quality and productivity, as well as improve their environmental credentials by working towards producing more sustainable print-output.   Parties interested in viewing the new HP R2000 in-action are welcome to undertake a demonstration at either PressOn’s production facilities, just outside of Chatham, Kent, or JKN Digital’s facilities in Preston, Lancashire.