Konica Minolta launches JETvarnish 3D Web 400 embellishment press

Konica Minolta Business Solutions USA has launched its latest embellishment press.

The JETvarnish 3D Web 400, a 100 percent web-fed digital embellishment machine, integrates spot UV coating, hot foil stamping and variable data printing in a single pass. The new finishing device is the only single-pass spot-UV and hot foil embellishment reel-to-reel system available in the market.

'Konica Minolta was ahead of its time in this space when it launched digital embellishment years ago. We now offer a full lineup of embellishment devices to produce attention-getting materials that also raise profit margins,' said Frank Mallozzi, president, IPP, Konica Minolta. 'The fact that embellishments can be created at a production level of one is also impressive, and makes experimenting and testing creative concepts easier and more affordable, all because digital production significantly reduces labor and setup costs.'

Tailored for the needs of the self-adhesive label and flexible packaging sectors, the JETvarnish 3D Web 400 enables converters and printers to reduce customers’ time-to-market while transforming the impact of their labels and packaging on the shelf in full compliance with their environmental strategies. The new model is print process agnostic, with the ability to embellish offset, flexo, toner and almost any print method.

The JETvarnish 3D Web 400 meets short-, medium- and long-run requirements by enhancing printed production with digital spot UV varnish and hot foil stamping in fixed or variable data, flat or embossed, facilitating multi-runs and versioning. It can also be optionally equipped with a flexo unit and a semi-rotary die cutter, which will be available shortly after launch.

'We received some incredibly positive feedback during demonstrations at Labelexpo Americas, with a great deal of excitement over its unique features, and attendees calling the single-pass ability a complete game changer,' Mallozzi said. 'The JETvarnish 3D Web 400 provides real value for our clients, enriching print, customization and personalization. With speeds up to 42 meters per minute, it is more productive than earlier models and accommodates uncoated materials along with coated and synthetics.'