New Hybrid Printing Capabilities with the EFI VUTEk h+ Series
Electronics For Imaging, Inc. (EFI) has announced the new EFI VUTEk® h3+ and VUTEk h5+ hybrid flatbed/roll-fed LED printers, designed to boost productivity, print quality, and media handling. The upgraded VUTEk h+ series builds on the high-performance VUTEk h platform, incorporating advanced features to meet the demands of high-volume, superwide-format printing in signs and display graphics.
Key Improvements and Green Technology
Todd Zimmerman, EFI’s SVP/GM of Display Graphics & OEM Ink, highlighted that the VUTEk h+ series enhances ease of use and supports environmentally friendly LED technology. Key upgrades include improved media handling, with a double-strength vacuum table for handling both thicker and thin materials, and new media hold-down rollers for stability.
Customizable Color Configurations
VUTEk h+ series offers several color configurations, such as:
CMYKcmyk + White + Clear
CMYK x 2 + 2 White
CMYK x 2 + Clear
These configurations now include UltraClear Coat and Endura Clear inks, offering decorative and protective finishes in gloss or matte.
Innovative Gloss+ Print Mode and Thermoformable Inks
The series also introduces Gloss+, a software feature for adding gloss effects to prints without clear ink. Additionally, new LED-curable Thermo-formable inks, compatible with VUTEk h+ printers, are ideal for heat-formed applications due to their excellent elongation and adhesion properties.
Future Enhancements and Upgrades for Existing Users
More updates, including double-sided printing capabilities for block-out applications, are expected soon. Current VUTEk h3 and h5 owners can upgrade their units to enjoy many of these new features.
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