Printing Innovation Asia Issue 9 2019
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Océ FLXfinish technology also enables printing on porous media, such as uncoated papers, wallpaper as well as soft signage materials such as textiles and silicon-edged graphics. Each ink droplet is ‘fixed’ immediately on jetting, which prevents absorption buy the substrate. Ink Flexibility In addition, the Océ Colorado 1650 works with a new version of Canon UVgel ink. The ink is designed for maximum flexibility by increasing the ‘stretchability’ of each cured ink droplet. This results in output optimal for applications that require cutting, bending, creasing and folding without
risk of cracking, such as in soft signage. At the Canon booth at Pack Print – which held the theme “FUEL EMOTION WITH PRINT” – this feature was demonstrated with a Volkswagen pop-up display. A smooth wraparound was printed across its body, and no cracks were visible due to the flexibility of the ink. The new 64” production printer builds on the productivity, output quality, automation and media versatility of its predecessor, the Océ Colorado 1640. There are over 800 1640 printers worldwide since its release.
The Colorado Series features exact positioning, which allows for near perfect registration. This feature would be useful for double-sided printing and ‘inside out’ printing of media with the printable surface facing in to boosting productivity and versatility. “By delivering consistently great quality, our large format graphics roll-to-roll and workflow solutions are helping print service providers to achieve operational excellence and extend their capabilities to new exciting applications. This allows them to focus their resources and energies on creating value for customers that will translate to sustainable business growth,” said Ford.