Xeikon launches 7-color label press

The Xeikon PX30000 UV inkjet has been introduced as a cost-effective and fast time-to-market technology for short to medium run flexo jobs, enabling production of a wide range of labels, including the glossy tactile look, featuring optimum durability and high levels of resistance against scuffing and scratching.

The press is designed to appeal in particular to label printers working in the high-end markets of health and beauty, chemicals and premium beers.

‘The addition of this high-end, digital production label press is an important step in the Xeikon strategy,’ said Filip Weymans, VP of marketing at Xeikon. ‘Adding the PX30000 to our portfolio enhances the Xeikon offering that already was the most comprehensive in the market. Label printing companies can now opt for a dry toner press or an inkjet press, for an entry-level technology or a fully geared high-end production press, from a 5-color engine up to a 7-color engine. We are convinced that the appropriate and ideal choice a printing customer makes depends on their business strategy and their choice of end-use applications.’

‘We are recognized as a go-to trusted advisor and solutions provider. Throughout the years, Xeikon has developed a suite of the most relevant services available, supporting its customers in developing and selling new applications, helping them with the integration of digital printing within their existing environments, and also assisting them in automating their complete label production.

‘Apart from integration capabilities, the X-800 workflow enables further automation for complete label production. Making use of its intelligent imposition algorithms to position the labels on the web can help reduce costs by optimizing production times. There are no challenges too great for this powerful workflow – even the most demanding variable data jobs or labels where the track and trace functionality is required – Xeikon's X-800 workflow is unsurpassed,’ added Weymans.

The PX30000 offers an impressive range of capabilities and features including an Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) that can be optimized using the available Xeikon Premium Services.

The new press is driven by Xeikon’s X-800 workflow, which can be integrated into any existing workflow environment. It has extended color gamut capability and it is available in two configurations: 6 or 7-color and full color management controls.

The new press operates at a maximum speed of 70m/min (229ft/min), uses opaque white, and can accommodate substrates up to 340mm (13,4in) wide.

‘The addition of the Xeikon PX30000 high-end label press to our portfolio immediately gives Xeikon a broader reach. We are committed to our vision of a digital future for Labels and Packaging. We are the only company dedicated to a true consultative approach, offering both dry toner and inkjet technologies and therefore the most comprehensive choice of digital solutions,’ concluded Weymans.

Xeikon’s PX30000 is now available for demonstration at Xeikon’s Global Innovation Center and is commercially available in Europe and North America.