Mortsel, Belgium – August 21, 2024 – At PRINTING United in Las Vegas (10-12 September), Agfa will highlight its latest automation solutions for inkjet print production. The new MAX Bots for the Tauro H3300 and the autoloader for the Onset Grizzly X3 HS are designed to boost efficiency, reduce labor costs, and ensure precision in high-volume printing. Additionally, several of Agfa’s latest inkjet printing solutions will make their North American debut, featuring advancements in speed, quality, and versatility.
“At Agfa, we’re dedicated to offering a portfolio of powerful, innovative solutions that meet every printing need,” says Deborah Hutcheson, Agfa’s Director of Strategic Business Development for Digital Print North America. “The MAX Bots and Grizzly Autoloader exemplify how automation can transform high-volume production, reducing costs and boosting efficiency. We look forward to discussing these advancements at Printing United and demonstrating how print service providers can make our inkjet printing beasts work for them.”
Agfa’s Printing United booth will focus on the following inkjet printing solutions:
Jeti Tauro H3300 UHS with MAX Bots – World Debut
The Tauro H3300 UHS will be shown in a new 7-color configuration (CMYKLmLcLk), significantly enhancing the smoothness of light pastel colors and improving gradient transitions. This setup delivers superior print quality, particularly for industries demanding ultra-high quality, such as cosmetics, while also achieving additional ink savings through Agfa’s Thin Ink Technology.
The 7-color configuration, the MAX Bots and the MAX Flex RTR have all been recognized with Pinnacle Awards, highlighting their innovative power.
Onset X3 HS with New Autoloader – World Debut
In addition to the new automation solutions, the following inkjet printers will be put in the spotlight
Jeti Condor RTR5200 – North American Debut
The Jeti Condor RTR5200 is a roll-to-roll inkjet printer with an impressive 205-inch wingspan, setting new standards for speed (up to 7,233 ft²/h) and image quality. It handles a variety of flexible substrates, supporting up to three rolls simultaneously. With field-upgradable light colors, white, and clear options, the Condor offers extensive design flexibility and multiple media handling solutions. It also features a range of automation options that streamline the entire printing and finishing process, enhancing efficiency.
Jeti Bronco H3300 – North American Debut
The Jeti Bronco H3300 is a powerful addition to Agfa’s high-end UV LED inkjet printers. With a width of 130 inches, this hybrid printer handles a variety of sign and display jobs in six colors plus white, with optional primer. Its independent dual-roll printing capability and continuous board feeding system make it a productive workhorse. Initially offered with two rows of print heads, the Bronco can be field-upgraded to a four-row version, making it a future-proof investment that enhances productivity and ROI.
Anapurna Ciervo H3200i LED
The Anapurna Ciervo H3200i LED is being commercially released at the expo. This 6-color + white hybrid printer, with a width of 126 inches, represents the evolution of the Anapurna family, which has been a staple in the industry for more than 20 years. The Ciervo is designed for versatility, tackling a wide range of print jobs with enhanced print quality and productivity – boasting a 70% increase in speed in Production Mode compared to its predecessor. Its continuous board feeding capability allows efficient printing on up to four boards simultaneously, making it ideal for printing companies looking for agility and performance.
Versatile and exceptional
Powerful software offering
All printers at the booth are driven by the latest version of Agfa’s Asanti workflow software, an all-in-one print production hub that automates the entire process, saving time and money. The software’s browser-based Production Dashboard provides insights into production metrics and interfaces with MIS/ERP systems for optimized operations. Complementary tools like StoreFront (web-to-print) and PrintTune (print standardization and monitoring) will also be demonstrated.
Experience Beastly Prints
Visitors to the Agfa booth can explore an inspiring range of inkjet print samples, as the printers will be running a variety of rigid and roll substrates, including corrugated, fabric and block-out banner materials. These samples highlight the versatility and exceptional print quality of Agfa’s printers.
Industrial Inkjet Expertise
Agfa’s industrial inkjet experts will also be present at the booth to discuss Agfa’s industrial printing solutions, including the SpeedSet Orca 1060 for the packaging market, the InterioJet for laminate décor paper printing, the Alussa for leather decoration, as well as Agfa’s UV- and water-based inks for dedicated industrial applications.