In the ongoing drupa 2012 in Dusseldorf, Ricoh is demonstrating a prototype of ‘the future of large format inkjet technology for the graphic arts market. The Ricoh Pro L4000 series features the next-generation of Ricoh’s piezo-electric print heads with durable latex ink in seven colours; CMYK, light cyan, light magenta and white. It offers extensive media support on a range of substrates and is ideal for the environmentally conscious buyer of printed signage, point of purchase and indoor and outdoor display.
The aqueous nature of the latex ink means that is has a low environmental impact, while the introduction of a white ink means that print buyers can optimise colour vividness on transparent or coloured materials. Print clients will benefit from brilliant colour on all substrates when ordering signage, branded materials and marketing collateral. The print service provider can fulfil client needs quickly and efficiently – avoiding time consuming steps such as foils or cut-outs — to produce highly vibrant and crisp whites. Productivity is further enhanced with an output speed of up to 18.1 m2 per hour, compatible with a wide range of substrates such as PVC, tarpaulin, synthetic paper, coated-paper, non-coated paper, textiles and more.
