Electronics For Imaging showcased its newest hybrid and flatbed LED inkjet printers at the ISA International Sign Expo in Las Vegas, from 23-25 April. EFI demonstrated the EFI VUTEk M3h hybrid and EFI Pro 30f+ flatbed LED printers designed to help sign and display producers grow their business with new capabilities and revenue streams.
This year’s ISA Sign Expo marked the worldwide debut of EFI’s new EFI Pro 30h+ hybrid flatbed/roll-to-roll printer.
“ISA Sign Expo is a staple show for our sign and display graphics customers, and we are delighted to once again be exhibiting and supporting the community,” said Todd Zimmerman, CRO of EFI. “We’re excited to showcase our latest digital inkjet solutions, including the new VUTEk M3h and Pro+ series printers, which deliver the versatility, image quality, and production-level performance our customers need to stay ahead in a competitive market. We’ll also have EFI experts on hand to meet with visitors, understand their unique needs, and recommend the right solutions to help them succeed.”
EFI VUTEk M3h offers step up to higher-volume printing
The 126-inch wide EFI VUTEk M3h hybrid flatbed/roll-fed UV LED printer is designed for print providers looking to make the move to higher-volume, production-level printing to reduce costs, take on more jobs, and turn them faster.
The versatile VUTEk M3h printer handles board, sheet, or rolled media up to two inches thick, giving sign businesses the opportunity to explore new materials and/or applications and differentiate their offering without compromising on print quality or productivity. Four colors plus white, multilayer printing up to five layers in a single pass, and its optional clear ink, give print providers the ability to produce higher-value applications, helping them to gain new customers, increase volume from existing ones, and improve profitability.
Another highlight at EFI’s booth was the new EFI Pro 30f+ flatbed printer, which builds on the legacy of its predecessor by offering even greater versatility and efficiency. This true flatbed printer features a large 120×80-inch printable area with bleed printing and can handle media up to four inches thick. The Pro 30f+ printer is equipped with EFI’s industry-leading white ink, up to five-layer printing in a single pass, optional clear ink, and new high-performance ProGraphics+ Series UV LED inks. The result is more capabilities to print a broader range of applications at a lower cost per print for users.
New EFI Pro 30h+ hybrid printer designed for business growth
Also at the ISA Sign Expo, EFI partner Nazdar SourceOne premiered the new, 126-inch-wide EFI Pro 30h+ hybrid printer. This versatile, production-level printer enables direct-to-board and roll-to-roll printing in one footprint, allowing print providers to produce a wider variety of high-margin applications faster and at a lower cost.
With production speeds up to 2,530 square feet per hour, native 5pL printheads, CMYK plus four channels of white, and resolutions up to 1200 dpi, the Pro 30h+ printer delivers outstanding image quality, saturated colors, and smooth gradients. Standard features like Continuous Board and dual-roll printing capabilities maximize throughput, while EFI’s energy-efficient LED curing and ProGraphics+ Series UV LED Inks with excellent adhesion and elongation offer more sustainable production.
EFI partner Reece Supply Company showed the 65-inch-wide EFI Pro 16h+ hybrid LED printer that delivers high-quality imaging at production-level speeds, raising the bar for entry-level, wide-format production-level printing.
