Featuring Graphium, a UV Inkjet
Press, and Clarity Water Washable Flexo Plates, North America Corporation,
Graphic Systems Division is gearing-up for Labelexpo 2014, and will demonstrate
these label printing innovations within their “What’s Changing” themed
booth.
Graphium, a versatile UV digital
inkjet press, is specifically designed for labels, packaging, and specialty
print; its unique design provides the ultimate versatility and functionality
while incorporating inkjet, flexographic printing, and finishing, all in one.
At Fujifilm booth # 5621
attendees will experience the Graphium digital press with inline flexo print a
variety of ‘fit to purpose’ label applications. Each day at the show, Fujifilm
will demonstrate hourly how this hybrid system can print digital CMYK, under
white, over white, flexo spot colors and varnish by adding up to six flexo
stations. The daily demonstrations will also feature high quality Clarity Water
Washable Flexo Plates, along with the bright, vibrant color of Fujifilm UV
Flexo and Waterbase Flexo inks.
“The direction that packaging is
taking in terms of customization and shorter runs requires a solution that
incorporates printing and finishing inline,” said Terry Amerine, business
development manager - Specialty Media & Equipment, FUJIFILM North America
Corporation, Graphic Systems Division. “Graphium addresses this need, and will
enable Fujifilm to change minds about how the printing for labels and packaging
is done.”
The Graphium hybrid UV inkjet
press on the show floor will be running the new Clarity Water Washable Flexo
Plates. Capable of printing up to 200 lpi with a true flat top dot, and with a
processing time of just 30 minutes, Clarity
is three times faster than solvent systems, one and half time faster
than thermal, and 25% faster than competitive water wash plates.
“Clarity flexo plates are an
industry changing technology, advancing image quality while eliminating
solvents and thermal processing,” said Jon Fultz, business development manager
–Packaging, FUJIFILM North America Corporation, Graphic Systems Division.
“Adding flexo plates and offering platesetters through our new agreement with
Esko, along with our industry leading flexo inks and also the Graphium hybrid
inkjet press, this truly demonstrates our commitment to be the leading supplier
in the packaging industry.”
Graphium is driven by Fujifilm
XMF Workflow. XMF is an end-to-end workflow system based on JDF specifications
and Adobe APPE technology. With tighter integration, XMF and Graphium work
together to produce jobs quicker and easier. XMF’s productivity has an advanced
approval tool to help accelerate the proofing process, and it also supports a
hybrid workflow to control both offset and digital printing.
“We will demonstrate software
solutions that meet customer needs for everything from design to proof, and RIP
and print," said Jason Kammes, business development manager - Workflow and
Xerox product solutions, FUJIFILM North America Corporation, Graphic Systems
Division.
Fujifilm is out to change how you
print labels and packaging. Forever.
