swissQprint has introduced new options to broaden the range of applications for its large format printers, including orange ink to expand the colour gamut and varnish for the Karibu roll to roll printer.
“The orange can be used as a combination with process colours or directly as a spot colour,” says the company. “Its colour values are essentially the same as Pantone 021, a fresh, bright orange. The new orange complements standard ink sets for swissQprint LED flatbed printers and the Karibu roll to roll printer.”
Varnish printing on roll media
swissQprint has also developed a flexible varnish for its Karibu printer.
“Users can apply partial coats and optional multiple layers to create appealing visual and tactile effects that accentuate patterns on wallpaper, for example, or produce elegant lacquer lettering on dark roll media. A varnish coating overprinted on process inks makes the ink layer more resistant to water and solvents – practical for printed products that see regular cleaning.
“Of course, the varnish can also fully cover the process layer to provide surface gloss and an easy means of sealing. In addition to fending off water and solvents, this also improves abrasion and scuff resistance.
“Digital print service providers around the world appreciate the versatility offered by swissQprint flatbed and roll to roll printers. Now they have yet more possibilities on hand to offer customers high-quality, effective printed products.”
"Like all other swissQprint colour channels, the orange and varnish channels can be retrofitted or reequipped on existing LED printers at any time. This means existing customers can also benefit from the new possibilities."
swissQprint, based in Kriessern, Switzerland, develops and manufactures digital printing systems.
Contact Australian distributor Pozitive for details.
