Digital Print Innovations (DPI) is a new provider of printers, inks, consumables, software and service to wide-format producers in the UK and Ireland. The company will take over existing supply contracts as it becomes the exclusive distributor for MTL and WP Digital UV-curable printing solutions.

Vista System International has launched a Beta version of its technical site, created to help clients and end users better understand its modular curved frame technology (MCFT). It is designed to provide the tools needed to quote, order and install Vista-based products.

London-based Colouration has a strong footprint in producing retail and store displays for the fragrance and cosmetics industry. In the quest for quality, creativity and speed, it has become the first company in the UK to install a high speed Océ Arizona 550 GT UV flatbed printer. 

Océ claims this, its latest Arizona UV flatbed, is the fastest yet. Printing at twice the speed of other Arizona models, it can produce more than 40m2 of high quality printing per hour, with prints suitable for closely-viewed signage and point of purchase thanks to Océ’s VariaDot imaging technology.

HP Scitex has always been a big name in the super-wide format market and its latest machine, the FB7500, has been specifically designed to target the screen market. Developed to offer high efficiency, this machine features three-quarter automated loading, reducing loading time between sheets by up to 85 per cent. HP Scitex X2 piezoelectric printheads also maximise uptime as they are easily accessible for replacement or calibration without the need for a service call.

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Grapo Technologies has announced strong demand for its Manta wide format UV flatbed printer with a white ink option.

Sales director, Branislav Oravec, said: “With seven units already sold since Fespa, we are looking forward to ongoing success with this new option. Also, four-color Manta printers in the field can easily be upgraded to include the white ink option.”

Roland DG has announced the new 64in VersaCAMM VS-640. Available in three configurations, this printer/cutter delivers new application potential with metallic ink. The printer is also available configured to print dual CMYK and as a Hi-Fi colour printer with light cyan and light magenta, plus white ink.