HP unveils its Color Inkjet Web Press Technology

Hewlett Packard (HP) has taken the high-speed inkjet capabilities to a new level by displaying its meter-wide full color HP Inkjet Web Press operating at 800 feet per minute, featuring new inks, print heads and glossy coated paper that support faster print speeds without reducing the quality of resultant image.

In addition to this, HP announced strong market acceptance of its new portfolio, including five beta customers for the HP Indigo 10000 Digital Press, the first B2-format sheet-fed HP press on the market and one of six new HP Indigo presses introduced in March. HP also has signed agreements with more than 70 print service providers (PSPs) for the new HP Indigo 5600 and 7600Digital Presses.

The higher-speed color capability of HP will be available in select systems or as an optional upgrade from next year.

The HP Inkjet Web Press technologies, which was first unveiled at drupa 2008, have helped users achieve significant advancements in publishing, production mail and other applications. The new HP T410, T360 and T230 Color Inkjet Web Presses feature new advanced inkjet print head technology and nanotechnology pigment inks, supporting higher speeds without affecting image quality.