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Case study: Revoria Press PC1120

PrintUp

Case study

PrintUp Expands Product Offering with Revoria PC1120 Installation

PrintUp

Poland

Revoria Press PC1120

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Highlights

  • Business Overview: PrintUp, an online Polish calendar print business founded in 2018, benefits from the expertise of parent company Interak, a long-time Fujifilm customer with over 30 years of experience in commercial printing.
  • Revoria Press PC1120 Investment: In August 2024, PrintUp enhanced its capabilities by installing the Revoria Press PC1120, expanding its product offering to include specialised calendars, leaflets, business cards, brochures, and catalogues.
  • Product & Market Expansion: The new press allows PrintUp to create complex, personalised projects with unique features like glossy or matte foils and vibrant metallic colours, enabling them to enter new markets such as packaging and fashion.
  • Sustainability Focus: PrintUp chose the Revoria Press PC1120 for its low-energy toners and waste minimisation features, aligning with the company’s commitment to both high quality production and environmental responsibility.

The Revoria Press PC1120 brings exciting new opportunities to our business, enabling us to broaden our product offering while improving production efficiency.

Piotr Fortuniak, Digital Department & Project Manager | PrintUp

PrintUp, an online Polish calendar print business founded in 2018, has enhanced its capabilities, following the installation of a Revoria Press PC1120 in August 2024. While the PrintUp brand is relatively young, it is backed by over 30 years of experience, as it is owned and was launched by established commercial Polish print house, Interak. A long-term Fujifilm customer, Interak was one of the earliest adopters of Fujifilm’s Jet Press 540W roll-fed inkjet printing system around a decade ago, with the press still in full use today. Combining forward-thinking modernism with decades of experience, PrintUp offers its international client base service of the highest standard. In addition to calendars, PrintUp also produces leaflets, business cards, brochures, and catalogues.

Piotr Fortuniak, Digital Department & Project Manager at PrintUp, comments “The Revoria Press PC1120 brings exciting new opportunities to our business, enabling us to broaden our product offering while improving production efficiency. We are using the PC1120 to produce a wide range of calendars, including three-part and single-part options, with refinements such as glossy foil, matte foil, or matte foil with selective varnish”.

“We believe that success comes from both a skilled team and investing in the best technology. This investment allows us to create more complex, creative projects, which is especially important for calendar production, where functionality and aesthetics go hand in hand. We will also use the machine to produce leaflets, business cards, brochures, and catalogues”.

“The ability to print in special colours truly captivates our customers.” comments Piotr. “Personalisation is key in our industry, and the Revoria Press PC1120 enables us to offer customers truly unique calendars that stand out. The shimmering metallics are particularly eye-catching and the pink colour offers superb vibrancy. Additionally, we can now match a wider range of Pantone colours, which is particularly appealing to the packaging and fashion industries – and is enabling us to enter new markets.”

Sustainability was another important factor in PrintUp’s decision to invest in the Revoria Press PC1120. “Fujifilm is known for providing solutions that combine quality with environmental responsibility.” said Piotr. “The use of low-energy toners and waste minimisation demonstrate this, and this aligned perfectly with our mission, as investments we make need to not only improve our product quality but also be environmentally responsible”.

Mark Lawn, Head of POD Solutions, Fujifilm Europe added, “It’s inspiring to see PrintUp embrace innovation through their investment in the Revoria Press PC1120. This installation underscores the company’s forward-thinking approach, combining the advanced technology of the PC1120 with their own value-added services to deliver exceptional quality and service. This not only ensures customer satisfaction but also supports the continued growth of their business.”

Revoria Press PC1120

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Jet Press 1160CFG

Next generation inkjet press for commercial web applications

Jet Press – setting new standards

Groundbreaking digital inkjet web press

The Jet Press 1160CFG features a unique paper stabiliser unit to ensure high coverage print is delivered with consistent 1200 dpi quality at up to 160 metres per minute

Up to

160 metre

per minute
4 colour

CMYK

printing
High coverage

1200 x 1200 dpi

quality
Wide

64 to 250 g

paper weights

Why Jet Press 1160CFG?

Achieve 1200dpi quality at print speeds up to 160 m/min

Unique paper stabiliser unit optimises quality and speed

1200 x 1200 dpi quality at 80 m/min even on 250g coated stock

1. Unwinder
2. Tension controller
3. Edge guide
4. Paper Stabiliser Unit
5. Printhead unit
6. Dryer
7. Sub-Drying Unit
9. Rewinder (Optional)
8. Control panel
10. Ink Pack Cart
Slack Web Unit (Optional)

Fujifilm has applied its market-leading technologies in the Asia Pacific region to introduce the Jet Press 1160CFG – a groundbreaking inkjet press setting new standards for commercial web applications.

Groundbreaking new digital inkjet press for commercial web applications

The Jet Press 1160CFG features a unique paper stabiliser unit that maximises print quality at high speeds, expands the range of printable applications, and minimises wavy sheets, particularly prevelant with the printing of books on coated stocks with high ink coverage.

A new standard in digital print quality

The key to the Jet Press 1160CFG’s advanced capability is a unique Paper Stabiliser Unit that ensures high coverage, 1200dpi quality print is delivered with consistent high quality and reliability.

This unique technology eliminates the two major challenges associated with water-based inkjet technologies used in high speed presses:
• Controlling the behaviour of a range of paper types
• Effective drying of inkjet printed paper

Advanced Paper Stabiliser Unit

Paper is often the most difficult variable in the printing process to control. It can react differently depending on the local humidity, temperature and other outside factors.

The Paper Stabiliser Unit is not a pre-coat or priming station. There are no consumables to apply, replenish or pay for. The paper stabiliser does exactly that, eliminating the stress and shocks that paper normally experiences in other inkjet presses.

Precisely controlled heating and cooling of the paper before printing conditions the paper for a smooth, stress-free progression through the press, to give the best possible printed result.

Before entering the imaging section, the paper goes through a pre-drying process which minimises rapid paper expansion and contraction within the press. The paper stabiliser helps to reduce paper curling and misalignment, ensuring a smooth and stable paper feed, thereby increasing registration accuracy, improving print quality and reducing waste.

The benefits of paper stabilisation:

 

Multiple benefits of paper stabilisation

The Jet Press 1160CFG won’t shrink away from a challenge

The paper stabiliser reduces the cycle of paper shrinking and swelling with each round of printing and drying. Dimensional stability is dramatically improved leading to accurate and reliable front to back registration.

Early intervention from the paper stabiliser reduces the stresses and strains on the paper as it is printed. Swelling and shrinking is eliminated improving the condition of the paper throughout the print process.

Minimise wavy sheets and books

The chance of producing wavy books is reduced too. This is essential for high quality print on coated stocks with higher ink coverage, which are the most susceptible to waviness. The phenomenon of swelling and shrinking is even more pronounced between areas of heavy ink coverage and non-image areas. The stresses of heating and cooling, wet and dry, are significantly reduced with the Jet Press 1160CFG, leading to flatter sheets and books. Less stress means flatter books.

Stabilised paper, represented by the green line, swells and shrinks less as it carries less moisture overall from the start of printing the first side, to the end of drying the back side.

Media flexibility

The Jet Press 1160CFG paper stabiliser helps expand media compatibility including common offset stocks. You can also print on both thinner and thicker stocks, meaning you can take advantage of current paper stocks, simplifying inventory and reducing costs.

Prints beautifully on offset coated paper

The newly developed aqueous pigment ink prints beautifully on both coated and uncoated paper without a primer. By reducing moisture levels before printing, the Jet Press creates a less volatile environment for the paper with

lower changes in temperature and moisture content. Paper stabilisation reduces issues at the time of printing and down the line during post processing and finishing.

 

Avoid dirty guide rollers and print white spots

 

Without the paper stabiliser, ink can attack the paper coating by penetrating deep into the paper base. This leads to a weak surface that can be picked off the sheet making guide rollers dirty and leaving white spots in the print.

Stabilised paper has a more robust surface, avoiding white spots and providing better rub resistance of the finished print.

 

 

Key scenarios where the Jet Press 1160CFG may fit in your business

You need to produce short to medium run, high quality colour books, journals, brochures and catalogues

The Jet Press 1160CFG has the quality and speed to produce high quality publications on light to heavyweight stocks. Its unique features overcome the common challenges facing other, less capable high speed inkjet presses.

You need to fulfil direct mail campaigns in medium to high volumes on quality stocks

Direct mail is changing to compete in an ever-more challenging communications environment. As campaigns become more creative and targeted, the Jet Press 1160CFG has the capability to run higher quality mail pieces at higher speed with greater consistency.

You need to move jobs away from analogue processes that are less capable and efficient

Offset printing presses are ideally suited to long run, static jobs but are increasingly being used for short to medium run work. Presses become stacked with inefficient work leaving little time for the jobs that pay. Jobs moved to the Jet Press 1160CFG can be produced on the same paper stocks at comparable quality using technologies exclusive to Fujifilm.

Fujifilm is ideally placed to maximise the benefits of this exclusive system with:
• A heritage in inkjet printing over the last 25 years.
• A long history of continuous inkjet printing, with the highest market share for the supply and service of these presses in the Asia Pacific region.
• A deep understanding of the print industry with over 90 years experience – from the supply of offset plates and film to the latest digital technologies.

Control colour with cloud-based colour management

Deliver high quality, consistent and accurate colour output while optimising workflow efficiency and productivity.

XMF ColorPath, Fujifilm’s cloud-based colour management system, allows printers to create optimised colour profiles and calibrations to print to various standards, and provides tools to ensure that over time the standards are continually adhered to, all while achieving superior print results and meeting the demanding requirements of today’s print market.

Manage and monitor colour performance

The key to good colour management is the creation of accurate device link colour profiles, the ability to easily print to ISO standards, and above all to have a system that makes it easy to check and verify that standards are continuously being met. All of this and more is achieved with XMF ColorPath, Fujifilm’s cloud-based colour management solution. Optimised curve data and ICC profiles can be quickly and easily created in the cloud and deployed for everyday production within XMF Workflow.

Key features
• Cloud-based colour management
• Align offset and digital presses to ISO or G7 standards
• Optimise ink usage while maintaining conformance to ISO and G7 standards
• Create optimised colour profiles to allow for GRACoL and FOGRA standard proofing
• Verify if digital proofs and prints are within the tolerance limits of industry standards
G7® and GRACoL® are trademarks of Idealliance Control your colour.

Working towards a more sustainable future

The Jet Press 1160CFG can replace traditional offset production for a variety of print jobs, therefore bringing the sustainability benefits of digital printing to a wider range of print production.

The many environmental benefits of digital print are well documented, including the elimination of make-ready waste between jobs, the removal of the plate production process, the requirement for fewer press chemicals, and smaller stock holdings due to the on-demand nature of digital print.

Folding carton packaging

A press that combines high quality and high speed

The Jet Press 1160CFG has two modes relating to speed and quality. A High Quality (HQ) mode running at a 1200 x 1200 dpi resolution and a High Performance (HP) mode with a print resolution of 1200×600 dpi.

Fujifilm hybrid ink technology, optimised for continuous feed printing

The Jet Press 1160CFG, combined with Fujifilm’s hybrid ink, can print in both quality modes without the need for a primer. The patented hybrid ink formulation controls ink penetration, surface tension and coagulation to print at high speed with rapid drying, resulting in sharper dots and reducing strike through.

High definition and even dot shape for a better print result

Reducing moisture content during paper stabilisation improves dot shape and reduces graininess. The end result is higher productivity and a winning combination of better quality print, at higher resolutions, and at faster speeds.

Lower show through, the difference is striking

Another benefit of lower moisture content in the paper is reduced strike through on thinner paper stock. With less moisture due to the paper stabiliser, the ink stays nearer to the surface of the paper. Less penetration of the ink into the coating and paper fibres means lower show through.

This principle of early paper stabilisation with the Jet Press 1160CFG is far more effective than heated air or rollers alone during later stages of the print process. The result is a combination of high quality print and high production speeds with a consistency and efficiency not seen before in this type of press.

Consistent print that lasts

Great print needs to stay great and creating robust, long-lasting images needs great science. The Jet Press 1160CFG combines Fujifilm’s renowned hybrid ink chemistry and the unique physics of the paper stabiliser to bring outstanding print durability to high-speed inkjet.

Many presses printing high resolution on coated stocks need to slow down to 50 metres per minute or less. When paper is stabilised on the Jet Press 1160CFG, lower moisture content means the paper surface can withstand more power and run at higher speeds.

Image quality can suffer when jetting onto paper that has not been stabilised and moisture content is high. If the surface tension in the ink is disturbed by microscopic moisture elements in the paper, uneven dot shapes will make images appear grainy and text will be poorly defined too.

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Find more details and key specifications in the Jet Press 1160CFG product brochure, available for download now.

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Case study: Acuity Prime, Revoria Press PC1120 & Revoria Press EC1100

Ballyprint & Impro Printing

Case study

Ballyprint and Impro Printing expand capabilities with multiple Fujifilm technology investments

Ballyprint & Impro Printing

Ballymena, Northern Ireland & Belfast, Northern Ireland

Acuity Prime, Revoria Press PC1120 & Revoria Press EC1100

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Highlights

  • Company Growth: Ballyprint, founded in 2009 in Ballymena, Northern Ireland, has expanded into a leading commercial printing company serving diverse sectors, with a team of 10 professionals.
  • Fujifilm Acuity Prime Investment: Ballyprint became the first company in Ireland to install the Fujifilm Acuity Prime in April 2024, chosen for its speed, energy efficiency, and reduced ink consumption.
  • Operational Improvements: The Acuity Prime has improved job turnaround times by 45%, decreased energy and ink consumption, and helped meet tight deadlines, improving operational efficiency.
  • Expansion with Revoria Press PC1120: In August 2024, Ballyprint installed the Revoria Press PC1120, expanding its capabilities with superior print quality and the ability to produce vibrant colours and metallic finishes.
  • Acquisition of Impro Printing: Ballyprint acquired Impro Printing in 2022, and the installation of the Revoria Press EC1100 in 2024 supports their growth strategy, increasing capacity for digital print services.

Jobs that previously took days to complete can now be turned around in a matter of hours, thanks to the Acuity Prime’s efficiency

Aaron Klewchuk, Business Owner | Ballyprint and Impro Printing

Ballyprint, which began as a small copy shop in Ballymena, Northern Ireland in 2009, has grown into a dynamic commercial printing company, serving sectors including the financial, pharmaceutical, creative and marketing industries. With a team of ten dedicated professionals, Ballyprint is committed to delivering high-end print solutions ranging from small format to large format projects.

Ballyprint became the first company anywhere in Ireland to invest in the Fujifilm Acuity Prime when it was installed in April 2024. The Fujifilm flatbed was selected after a thorough evaluation of the alternatives, with Fujifilm’s reputation for innovative technology a decisive factor in the decision, combined with the Acuity Prime’s speed, energy efficiency, and reduced ink consumption.

Trusted Fujifilm sales partner in Northern Ireland, Alphagraphic Inks, played a crucial role in facilitating the deal and ensuring a seamless installation process. Its partnership with Fujifilm has been instrumental in bringing the cutting-edge Acuity Prime to Ballyprint, marking a new era of enhanced printing capabilities and customer satisfaction.

Business owner, Aaron Klewchuk, comments, “Fujifilm’s Acuity Prime stood out due to its superior design and the company’s ongoing R&D efforts. The ability to print on a wide range of materials, including PVC-free options, paper boards and more has already broadened our service offerings and improved our production processes.”

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The installation of the Acuity Prime has already provided significant benefits to the company. Klewchuk adds: “Jobs that previously took days to complete can now be turned around in a matter of hours, thanks to the Acuity Prime’s efficiency. This improvement has been particularly crucial in meeting the tight deadlines often demanded by clients, especially for large format printing projects.”

“Our previous machine was nearly fifteen years old, and the upgrade to the Acuity Prime has been transformative,” Klewchuk continues. “The speed of the new machine is at least 45% faster, and the energy and ink consumption have both significantly decreased. This has not only improved our turnaround times but also reduced our operational costs.”

In August 2024, Ballyprint continued to expand its capabilities with the installation of the Revoria Press PC1120, a toner press known for its superior print quality and versatility. “With our previous machine, we saw an opportunity to serve the creative market with metallic finishes and speciality colours,” says Klewchuk. “With the Revoria Press PC1120, we’re taking it a step further. Its ability to print vivid colours like fluorescent pink, along with improved handling of synthetic materials, allows us to offer even more to our clients, especially those in the creative industries.”

And the Fujifilm investments did not end there. Belfast-based Impro Printing, a B2 commercial print company acquired by Klewchuk in 2022 to prevent it from going into liquidation, has also benefited from the partnership with Fujifilm. As part of a broader effort to revive and expand Impro Printing’s business, the installation of the Revoria Press EC1100 in September 2024 is expected to support the company’s growing demand for digital print services and enhance service offerings across both businesses.

Klewchuk explains: “Impro Printing has been a crucial part of our growth strategy. Since acquiring the company, we’ve witnessed great success, and we’re on track to continue that momentum. The addition of the Revoria EC1100 allows us to keep up with the increased volume of digital work while complementing our sheet-fed litho services. It’s a versatile machine that can handle a wide range of jobs, ensuring we can meet the growing demands of our clients.”

Both Ballyprint and Impro Printing’s investments are a testament to their strong partnership with Fujifilm. Aaron adds: “We chose Fujifilm not just for their machines but for the people behind the brand. The support and service we’ve received from the Fujifilm team have been second to none. Their roadmap for growth in the UK aligns perfectly with our vision for the future.”

Looking ahead, Ballyprint and Impro Printing are poised for further growth and expansion, leveraging these new technologies to stay ahead of industry trends. “With Fujifilm as a partner, we’re confident that we can continue to push boundaries and deliver exceptional value to our clients,” Klewchuk concludes.

Andy Kent, General Manager, Fujifilm Graphic Communications, UK & Ireland adds: “We’re delighted to be partnering with Ballyprint and Impro Printing. Their decision to invest in the Acuity Prime, Revoria Press PC1120 and EC1100 underscores their commitment to quality and innovation. As the first company in Ireland to adopt these technologies, they’re setting a new standard for excellence in the commercial print sector, and we look forward to supporting them on their journey.”

Acuity Prime, Revoria Press PC1120 and Revoria Press EC1100

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Case study: Jet Press 750HSM and Revoria Press PC1120

Fink Druck

Case study

Fink Group GmbH makes double Fujifilm investment to boost print quality and uptime

Fink Group

Pfullingen, Germany

Jet Press 750S High Speed Model

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The Jet Press has enabled us to produce shorter runs with superior quality compared to both digital and offset presses.

Martin Fink, CEO | Fink Group

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Highlights

  • Leading print company based in Pfullingen, Germany, has made significant investments in both toner and inkjet Fujifilm digital print technology.
  • The digital print solutions include recent installations of Fujifilm’s Jet Press 750S High Speed Model and Revoria Press PC1120.
  • The Jet Press 750S HSM was installed in March 2024 and has already transformed Fink Group’s production capabilities due to shorter runs with superior quality.
  • Fink Group’s investment in the Jet Press 750S HSM aligns with its longstanding commitment to sustainability, not only bettering the environment, but also the safety of their employees.
  • The Revoria Press PC1120 will enhance Fink Group’s flexibility with features like white, gold and silver printing capabilities, along with long banner and small format options.
  • The presses will streamline the company’s workflows and offer unparalleled print quality, enabling them to cater to diverse market demands.

Founded in 1959, Fink Group has grown into a leading printing company based in Pfullingen, Germany. With 56 employees onsite and over 200 employees in Baden-Württemberg, the company is renowned for its diverse range of high quality printing services. Fink Group produces magazines, brochures, folding cartons, packaging for food, mailings, postcards, business cards and calendars. Additionally, the company produce a weekly newspaper, handmade leather notebooks and vibrant calendars.

The Jet Press 750S HSM was installed in March 2024 and has already transformed Fink Group’s production capabilities. Known for its ultra-high print quality and remarkable efficiency, the Jet Press has set new benchmarks in digital printing. “The Jet Press has enabled us to produce shorter runs with superior quality compared to both digital and offset presses,” said Martin Fink, CEO of Fink Group. “The prints are free from artifacts, stripes and cloudy colour fields, ensuring our products meet the highest standards.”

Fink Group’s investment in the Jet Press 750S HSM aligns with its longstanding commitment to sustainability. The water-based inks used in the Jet Press are free from hazardous materials, promoting a safer work environment and more eco-friendly production. Additionally, the machine’s innovative design allows Fink Group to repurpose warm air from the printing process to heat other production areas, maximising energy efficiency.

“The water-based inks in the Jet Press 750S HSM are not only better for the environment, but they also ensure the safety of our employees,” Martin Fink added. “This investment reflects our dedication to sustainability and responsible production practices.”

Fink Group is dedicated to sustainable practices, sourcing materials locally within a 100km radius and aiming to produce compostable print products. This commitment is further reinforced using water-based inks in the Jet Press, which are safer for the environment and employees.

Complementing the Jet Press 750S HSM, Fink Group’s investment in the Revoria Press PC1120 will enhance Fink Group’s flexibility with features like white, gold and silver printing capabilities, along with long banner and small format options. Together, these presses will streamline workflows and offer unparalleled print quality, enabling Fink Group to cater to diverse market demands.

The new printing solutions have also opened doors to new markets, attracting clients from various industries including fashion, automotive, photography, and art galleries. “The stunning print quality has helped us secure new customers with high expectations, such as media agencies and fashion designers,” noted Martin Fink. “The Jet Press allows us to deliver unparalleled detail and colour accuracy, setting us apart from competitors.”

As a family-owned business in its third generation, Fink Group continues to prioritise social responsibility and sustainability. “My grandfather established this business with a focus on weekly newspapers, my father expanded it to B2B, and now I am steering it towards sustainability and high quality printing,” said Martin Fink. “Our investments reflect our dedication to creating a healthier and more human business for future generations.”

Close and attentive support from Fujifilm ensured swift installation and integration of both machines. “The Fujifilm team worked seamlessly to ensure the installation was completed. I never thought that in such a small timeline Fujifilm could act so fast and do such an excellent job,” Fink added. “Their dedication and efficiency have been nothing short of amazing.”

Taro Aoki, Head of Digital Press Solutions at Fujifilm, commented, “We are thrilled to partner with Fink Group and support their journey towards high quality and sustainable printing. The Jet Press 750S HSM is designed to meet the rigorous demands of modern print businesses, and we are confident it will help Fink Group achieve their ambitious goals. With the installation of the Revoria Press PC1120 as well, we look forward to a longstanding partnership.”

 

 

Jet Press 750S High Speed Model

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Revoria Press EC2100

Next generation 4 and 5 colour mid-range printers.

Next generation printers

It’s time to elevate your print

The Revoria Press EC2100 & EC2100S printers incorporate a range of advanced technologies for groundbreaking performance, quality and application versatility. The Revoria EC2100S also heros a fifth colour to print wider colour gamuts and speciality effects, to help you stand out in an increasingly demanding market.

Up to

100ppm

A4 CMYK
Up to

5 colours

52g to 400g

media weights
Maximum

330 x 1300mm

media size

Why Revoria Press EC2100 & EC2100S?

5 colours for a wider colour gamut and speciality effects to help you stand out.

200 patented new technologies for industry-leading application versatility.

Groundbreaking productivity, quality and performance in a mid-range press.

Welcome to 5UPER COLOUR from Revoria. Two new, mid-range presses that combine a fifth colour with outstanding performance to help you stand out in an increasingly demanding market.

Industry-leading, mid-range printers with advanced colour capability and performance

The Revoria EC2100 & EC2100S bring next generation performance and the benefits of 5 colour printing to help you differentiate your business.

Superb benchmark print quality

Super EA-Eco toner

With Super EA-Eco toner, particle sizes have been reduced to be the smallest in the industry, with the toner particle shape standardised to enable the super-sharp rendering of detailed characters and fine lines.

In addition, gradations, halftones and midtones are reproduced more smoothly and dot shapes more faithfully, delivering exceptional print quality.

LED printhead

The Revoria Press EC2100 & EC2100S benefit from a high resolution LED printhead, which produces incredible, high definition print:

2400 x 2400 dpi LED printhead
Delivers high resolution output for sharp lines and images, enabling high-definition printing.

Space saving, power saving
The size of the LED printhead has been reduced to 1/12 of the size of the previous generation VCSEL-ROS used previously. Since there is no motor, it consumes little power, makes no noise, and means image reproduction is incredibly stable.

High image quality
In order to achieve the high image quality required for production printers, we have improved and further evolved the development and transfer unit and associated technologies.

Real time, intelligent print optimisation

The Revoria Press EC2100 & EC2100S incorporate an optional Smart Monitoring Gate D1 which monitors the colour and front to back registration of print jobs as they are being printed.

Maximised productivity and printing uptime

Top-speed printing of 100 ppm with all paper weights

The Revoria Press EC2100 & EC2100S are capable of printing up to 100ppm A4 CMYK, and up to 55ppm for A3 CMYK. This speed is achieved for all media weights of between 52g and 400g.

New Bias Transfer Belt

The use of a new Bias Transfer Belt (BTB) system instead of the conventional Bias Transfer Roll (BTR) ensures paper transport is more stable, and therefore reliable, and allows a wider range of applications to be printed. The new system automatically adjusts the nip pressure according to the thickness of the paper, improving the transfer of toner. This mechanism is new in the Revoria EC2100 & EC2100S and produces superior print quality, particularly on embossed paper.

Load switching mechanism at the lead edge

Fujifilm has equipped the EC2100 & EC2100S with a flywheel that provides an inertial force to the transfer belt roll for stable driving. The rotation of the flywheel and inertial force suppress the vibration of the transfer belt, enabling stable transfer of media even for heavyweight paper.

New developer technology

Deterioration of the developer is one of the reasons why print quality can be unstable over a period of time. In conventional horizontal marking modules, some of the developing material that has been used once can find its way back to the development roll again, potentially affecting the print quality.

In the new vertical development system used in the EC2100 & EC2100S, the condition of the developer material is refreshed before it is fed back to the development roll. In this way all the developer used is always perfectly conditioned and fresh, which is why the Revoria EC2100 & EC2100S print so beautifully over time, and particularly on thick, rough and embossed papers.

Industry-leading paper handling capabilities

A range of advanced marking technologies have been introduced in the Revoria Press EC2100 & EC2100S that have improved paper handling capabilities, extending the variety of applications that can be printed, and increasing machine uptime across a wide variety of substrates.

Embossed paper, rough paper, thick paper
The newly developed Advanced Single Layer Belt (A-SLB), secondary transfer load switching mechanism, and toner condition stabilisation technology, have greatly improved the transfer of toner to embossed and thick paper.

Plain paper, rough paper
By improving both image formation and image transfer technologies, we have improved the print quality achievable on plain and rough paper. In addition, we have developed an optimal transfer electric field stabilisation technology for each paper type, improving the ability to print uniform densities.

Thick paper, envelopes
Two new paper transfer technologies result in industry-leading paper handling capabilities for thick paper and envelopes. Both these new technologies mean thick paper and envelopes are can be printed wrinkle-free consistently:

• New secondary transfer load switching mechanism changes the pressure to hold the paper according to the paper thickness
• New transfer torque variable mechanism stabilises the paper feed

Thin paper
The use of a belt-type transfer device, rather than roll-type, improves the versatility of printing on thin paper.

Postcards
By blocking the area outside the paper path with a shutter, the paper adsorption is enhanced and the stability of handling postcards through the printer is improved.

Additional paper handling technologies

Static Eliminator
• The optional Static Eliminator D1 provides a remarkable static elimination effect on a wide range of media, including single-layer film, synthetic paper, water-resistant paper, and tack paper.
• The charge can be adjusted from 0 to 99, and can also be set while the press is running.

Real-time curl correction
• A compact, built-in decurler judges and automatically corrects the paper curl caused by the type of paper or the image density, one page at a time in real time. High quality output with stable paper travel and curl suppression is possible.
• The optional Interface Decurler Module D1 offers easy additional curl correction steps, saving the time required for curl adjustments where the printing media is changing frequently.

Air Suction Feeder

The optional Air Suction Feeder improves the feed performance of paper with a lot of paper dust, pre-printed paper using powder, paper with an uneven texture, and coated paper. A stable and high-speed feed is achieved for various paper types, from lightweight to heavyweight, small-sized paper and banner sheets.

The shuttle head draws up the paper strongly using a small amount of air, separating and delivering each sheet reliably. The active head avoids friction on the paper surface, which can be a problem with other suction feeding technologies.

Steps towards more sustainable printing

The Revoria Press EC2100 & EC2100S are equipped with a number of energy saving features, for example the LED printhead and Super EA-Eco toner, to minimise energy consumption during printing.

The printers have also received ‘Superior De-inkability’ certification from the renowned industry-body INGEDE, meaning toner can be easily removed from print produced by the presses. This ensures that any printed output can be more easily recycled, further enhancing the sustainability credentials of the presses.

The print outputs of the Revoria Press EC2100 & EC2100S were tested according to INGEDE Method 11 and assessed according to the ‘Assessment of Printed Product Recyclability – De-inkability Score’ (EPRC 2017).

The total score is 100/100 achievable points

Space-saving design

The Revoria Press EC2100 & EC2100S incorporate a completely new ‘Vertical Development System’, along with an ultra-compact LED printhead. The result is a 5 colour press which is the same size as its 4 colour predecessor, the Revoria Press EC1100.

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Differentiate your business with added value print

The Revoria EC2100 & EC2100S allow you to provide higher quality, added value print by utilising the speciality toners as a fifth colour, together with CMYK. These speciality toners can be printed as an overlay to CMYK, and can all be easily and quickly replaced by the user.

The value of pink toner

Expanding the colour gamut

With CMYK + pink, the colour gamut of red and blue tones are expanded, and more vivid colours can be printed. In particular, vivid oranges and blue-violets that could not be reproduced by CMYK alone can be printed. It also means it is possible to produce print that more closely matches RGB colour.

In addition, turning on the “Use Specialty Toner in RGB Simulation” function will print pink, orange and purple colours brighter and more vivid, bringing thecolours even closer to those displayed in RGB on a monitor.

 

For improving skin tones

Skin tones of any hue are smoother with noticeably reduced grain when you add pink toner to the mix. In addition, a unique feature in Revoria Flow “Use Pink Toner to Brighten Up” allows skin tones to be printed more vividly and beautifully.

The value of clear toner

A clear toner allows you to highlight specific areas of print with a perfectly registered varnish-like effect, to add an extra dimension to produce creative, personalised print. It can also add a touch of luxury to subtle patterns and backgrounds too, and also brighten up images printed in CMYK.

Embellishments can be created, such as glossy or textured designs, and the clear toner can also be used for watermarks and background designs where there is a requirement to make them more difficult to copy. Clear toner can also be integrated with CMYK print as well, to achieve a shine integrated with CMYK (a smoother effect) as well as a varnish-type effect.

More information

Find more details and key specifications in the Revoria EC2100 product brochure, available for download now.

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Revoria Press SC285

Next generation 4 and 5 colour mid-range printers.

Next generation printers

It’s time to elevate your print

The Revoria Press SC285 & SC285S printers incorporate a range of advanced technologies for groundbreaking performance, quality and application versatility. The Revoria SC285S also heros a fifth colour to print wider colour gamuts and speciality effects, to help you stand out in an increasingly demanding market.

Up to

85ppm

A4 CMYK
Up to

5 colours

52g to 400g

media weights
Maximum

330 x 1300mm

media size

Why Revoria Press SC285 & SC285S?

5 colours for a wider colour gamut and speciality effects to help you stand out.

200 patented new technologies for industry-leading application versatility.

Groundbreaking productivity, quality and performance in a mid-range press.

Welcome to 5UPER COLOUR from Revoria. Two new, mid-range presses that combine a fifth colour with outstanding performance to help you stand out in an increasingly demanding market.

Industry-leading, mid-range printers with advanced colour capability and performance

The Revoria SC285 & SC285S bring next generation performance and the benefits of 5 colour printing to help you differentiate your business.

Superb benchmark print quality

Super EA-Eco toner

With Super EA-Eco toner, particle sizes have been reduced to be the smallest in the industry, with the toner particle shape standardised to enable the super-sharp rendering of detailed characters and fine lines.

In addition, gradations, halftones and midtones are reproduced more smoothly and dot shapes more faithfully, delivering exceptional print quality.

LED printhead

The Revoria Press SC285 & SC285S benefit from a high resolution LED printhead, which produces incredible, high definition print:

2400 x 2400 dpi LED printhead
Delivers high resolution output for sharp lines and images, enabling high-definition printing.

Space saving, power saving
The size of the LED printhead has been reduced to 1/12 of the size of the previous generation VCSEL-ROS used previously. Since there is no motor, it consumes little power, makes no noise, and means image reproduction is incredibly stable.

High image quality
In order to achieve the high image quality required for production printers, we have improved and further evolved the development and transfer unit and associated technologies.

Real time, intelligent print optimisation

The Revoria Press SC285 & SC285S incorporate an optional Smart Monitoring Gate D1 which monitors the colour and front to back registration of print jobs as they are being printed.

Maximised productivity and printing uptime

Top-speed printing of 85 ppm with all paper weights

The Revoria Press SC285 & SC285S are capable of printing up to 85ppm A4 CMYK, and up to 47ppm for A3 CMYK. This speed is achieved for all media weights of between 52g and 400g.

New Bias Transfer Belt

The use of a new Bias Transfer Belt (BTB) system instead of the conventional Bias Transfer Roll (BTR) ensures paper transport is more stable, and therefore reliable, and allows a wider range of applications to be printed. The new system automatically adjusts the nip pressure according to the thickness of the paper, improving the transfer of toner. This mechanism is new in the Revoria SC285 & SC285S and produces superior print quality, particularly on embossed paper.

Load switching mechanism at the lead edge

Fujifilm has equipped the SC285 & SC285S with a flywheel that provides an inertial force to the transfer belt roll for stable driving. The rotation of the flywheel and inertial force suppress the vibration of the transfer belt, enabling stable transfer of media even for heavyweight paper.

New developer technology

Deterioration of the developer is one of the reasons why print quality can be unstable over a period of time. In conventional horizontal marking modules, some of the developing material that has been used once can find its way back to the development roll again, potentially affecting the print quality.

In the new vertical development system used in the SC285 & SC285S, the condition of the developer material is refreshed before it is fed back to the development roll. In this way all the developer used is always perfectly conditioned and fresh, which is why the Revoria SC285 & SC285S print so beautifully over time, and particularly on thick, rough and embossed papers.

Industry-leading paper handling capabilities

A range of advanced marking technologies have been introduced in the Revoria Press SC285 & SC285S that have improved paper handling capabilities, extending the variety of applications that can be printed, and increasing machine uptime across a wide variety of substrates.

Embossed paper, rough paper, thick paper
The newly developed Advanced Single Layer Belt (A-SLB), secondary transfer load switching mechanism, and toner condition stabilisation technology, have greatly improved the transfer of toner to embossed and thick paper.

Plain paper, rough paper
By improving both image formation and image transfer technologies, we have improved the print quality achievable on plain and rough paper. In addition, we have developed an optimal transfer electric field stabilisation technology for each paper type, improving the ability to print uniform densities.

Thick paper, envelopes
Two new paper transfer technologies result in industry-leading paper handling capabilities for thick paper and envelopes. Both these new technologies mean thick paper and envelopes are can be printed wrinkle-free consistently:

• New secondary transfer load switching mechanism changes the pressure to hold the paper according to the paper thickness
• New transfer torque variable mechanism stabilises the paper feed

Thin paper
The use of a belt-type transfer device, rather than roll-type, improves the versatility of printing on thin paper.

Postcards
By blocking the area outside the paper path with a shutter, the paper adsorption is enhanced and the stability of handling postcards through the printer is improved.

Additional paper handling technologies

Static Eliminator
• The optional Static Eliminator D1 provides a remarkable static elimination effect on a wide range of media, including single-layer film, synthetic paper, water-resistant paper, and tack paper.
• The charge can be adjusted from 0 to 99, and can also be set while the press is running.

Real-time curl correction
• A compact, built-in decurler judges and automatically corrects the paper curl caused by the type of paper or the image density, one page at a time in real time. High quality output with stable paper travel and curl suppression is possible.
• The optional Interface Decurler Module D1 offers easy additional curl correction steps, saving the time required for curl adjustments where the printing media is changing frequently.

Air Suction Feeder

The optional Air Suction Feeder improves the feed performance of paper with a lot of paper dust, pre-printed paper using powder, paper with an uneven texture, and coated paper. A stable and high-speed feed is achieved for various paper types, from lightweight to heavyweight, small-sized paper and banner sheets.

The shuttle head draws up the paper strongly using a small amount of air, separating and delivering each sheet reliably. The active head avoids friction on the paper surface, which can be a problem with other suction feeding technologies.

Steps towards more sustainable printing

The Revoria Press SC285 & SC285S are equipped with a number of energy saving features, for example the LED printhead and Super EA-Eco toner, to minimise energy consumption during printing.

The printers have also received ‘Superior De-inkability’ certification from the renowned industry-body INGEDE, meaning toner can be easily removed from print produced by the presses. This ensures that any printed output can be more easily recycled, further enhancing the sustainability credentials of the presses.

The print outputs of the Revoria Press SC285 & SC285S were tested according to INGEDE Method 11 and assessed according to the ‘Assessment of Printed Product Recyclability – De-inkability Score’ (EPRC 2017).

The total score is 100/100 achievable points

Space-saving design

The Revoria Press SC285 & SC285S incorporate a completely new ‘Vertical Development System’, along with an ultra-compact LED printhead. The result is a 5 colour press which is the same size as its 4 colour predecessor, the Revoria Press SC180/170.

Colour matching previous print jobs

Revoria Flow incorporates a new feature called User Image Colour Matching (UICM) which can be used to match the colours of a previous print job, even if it was printed on another press. This applies even if you do not know the previous print settings or output conditions, allowing you to reprint jobs that are a colour match.

This is possible because the Revoria Press SC285 & SC285S incorporate a scanning unit that can be used to scan a previous job. Revoria Flow then creates a CMYK device link profile and allocates it to the job.

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Differentiate your business with added value print

The Revoria SC285 & SC285S allow you to provide higher quality, added value print by utilising the speciality toners as a fifth colour, together with CMYK. These speciality toners can be printed as an overlay to CMYK, and can all be easily and quickly replaced by the user.

The value of pink toner

Expanding the colour gamut

With CMYK + pink, the colour gamut of red and blue tones are expanded, and more vivid colours can be printed. In particular, vivid oranges and blue-violets that could not be reproduced by CMYK alone can be printed. It also means it is possible to produce print that more closely matches RGB colour.

In addition, turning on the “Use Specialty Toner in RGB Simulation” function will print pink, orange and purple colours brighter and more vivid, bringing thecolours even closer to those displayed in RGB on a monitor.

 

For improving skin tones

Skin tones of any hue are smoother with noticeably reduced grain when you add pink toner to the mix. In addition, a unique feature in Revoria Flow “Use Pink Toner to Brighten Up” allows skin tones to be printed more vividly and beautifully.

The value of clear toner

A clear toner allows you to highlight specific areas of print with a perfectly registered varnish-like effect, to add an extra dimension to produce creative, personalised print. It can also add a touch of luxury to subtle patterns and backgrounds too, and also brighten up images printed in CMYK.

Embellishments can be created, such as glossy or textured designs, and the clear toner can also be used for watermarks and background designs where there is a requirement to make them more difficult to copy. Clear toner can also be integrated with CMYK print as well, to achieve a shine integrated with CMYK (a smoother effect) as well as a varnish-type effect.

More information

Find more details and key specifications in the Revoria SC285 product brochure, available for download now.

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Case study: Jet Press 750S High Speed Model

Grafiche Arrara

Case study

Grafiche Arrara celebrates 100th Anniversary with Fujifilm Jet Press 750S High Speed Model installation

Grafiche Arrara

Abbiategrasso, Italy

Jet Press 750S High Speed Model

Reading time: 5 minutes

Highlights

  • Based near Milan, Italy, Grafiche Arrara is a distinguished printing company, with a legacy dating back to 1923.
  • The Fujifilm Jet Press 750S installation is not Grafiche Arrara’s first experience working Fujifilm, a testament to their trust in Fujifilm’s technology and support.
  • The installation of the Fujifilm Jet Press 750S High Speed Model is a significant milestone that aligns seamlessly with their impressive century-long commitment to innovation and sustained growth.
  • Six months on from the installation, Fabio Peviani – CEO of Grafiche Arrara, would highly recommend the Jet Press 750S High Speed Model due to its outstanding print quality, reduced cost and productvity benefits.
  • The integration of the Jet Press 750S High Speed Model, marks a step into commercial inkjet technology for Grafiche Arrara. It has significantly improved their overall production efficiency, speeding up the printing of jobs that previously required plate making, offset start-ups, and external processing.

“Six months on from the installation, we would highly recommend the Jet Press 750S High Speed Model. Its outstanding print quality and the reduced costs it offers were key advantages of the Jet Press, compared to competitor machines”.

Fabio Peviani | Grafiche Arrara

Based near Milan, Italy, Grafiche Arrara is a distinguished printing company, with a legacy dating back to 1923. With a dedicated team of 11 professionals, the company specialises in an extensive array of products, such as business cards, brochures, postcards, large format printing and direct printing on rigid media. The company also offers graphic design services beyond print production. Grafiche Arrara invested in a Jet Press 750S High Speed Model in June 2023, as the company celebrated its 100th anniversary, marking a proactive step towards digitisation, resulting in multiple benefits.

Fabio Peviani, CEO of Grafiche Arrara comments: “The decision to invest in the Fujifilm Jet Press 750S High Speed Model was prompted by our quest for revitalisation, recognising the transformative potential of replacing old equipment with cutting-edge technology.”

The installation is not Grafiche Arrara’s first experience working Fujifilm, having previously invested in an Acuity LED 1600, a testament to their trust in Fujifilm’s technology and support.

Mr. Peviani comments: “The integration of the Jet Press 750S High Speed Model, marks a step into commercial inkjet technology for us. It has significantly improved our overall production efficiency, speeding up the printing of jobs that previously required plate making, offset start-ups, and external processing.”

“Six months on from the installation, we would highly recommend the Jet Press 750S High Speed Model. Its outstanding print quality and the reduced costs it offers were key advantages of the Jet Press, compared to competitor machines”.

Mr. Peviani comments: “Customer feedback reflects high satisfaction with the quality of products produced by the Jet Press 750S High Speed Model. Customers have not been able to distinguish the difference, compared to offset, at all.”

Recognising the persistent challenges in the industry, including competition from online printing and the need for increased print speeds, Grafiche Arrara asserts that its new machine and collaboration with Fujifilm will effectively tackle these issues.

Mr. Peviani adds: “Along with the Jet Press 750S High Speed Model, our relationship with Fujifilm helps us to attract new customers, deliver superior, highly productive, high quality print, and increases our competitiveness in the industry. We know that we can tackle such challenges confidently and continue growing as a company.”

Taro Aoki, Head of Digital Press Solutions, Fujifilm Europe comments: “The installation of the Fujifilm Jet Press 750S High Speed Model by Grafiche Arrara is a significant milestone that aligns seamlessly with their impressive century-long commitment to innovation and sustained growth. We at Fujifilm are not just providers of cutting-edge technology; we are proud partners in Grafiche Arrara’s journey towards enhancing its printing capabilities. This partnership underscores our shared vision for pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in print technology and empowering businesses to thrive in a dynamic market. We look forward to continued collaboration and success with Grafiche Arrara as they enter a new era of efficiency and excellence.”

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Case study: Revoria PC1120

VAL PG

Case study

VAL PG enhances print capabilities with Fujifilm’s Revoria Press PC1120 and Superia ZX plates

VAL PG

Nantes, France

Revoria Press PC1120 and Superia ZX plates

Reading time: 4 minutes

Highlights

  • The French business, based in Nantes, is renowned for catering to diverse clientele across various industries such as boating, furniture, textiles and tourism.
  • The investments in Fujifilm’s Revoria Press PC1120 and Superia ZX plates are enabling the print company to continue to deliver short, high quality print runs.
  • The Revoria Press PC1120 was chosen because of its high production capability and versatile varnish and textured finish options.
  • The investments have not only strengthened operational efficiency but also cultivated a new and positive relationship, characterised by clear communication, reliability, and trust.
  • While digital volumes are on the rise, the Revoria Press, in conjunction with other equipment and their partnership with Fujifilm, is helping navigate challenges.

 

 

We wholeheartedly recommend the Revoria Press PC1120. Since investing in it, we have been so impressed with the collaboration that we have also invested in Fujifilm Superia ZX plates, which have been in use since August 2023.

Yann Madec | VAL PG

Based in Nantes, France, VAL PG is a printing company with 22 employees and a legacy dating back to 1968. Renowned for catering to diverse clientele across various industries such as boating, furniture, textiles and tourism, the investments are enabling the print company to continue to deliver high quality and short print runs, covering a range of applications such as fact sheets, brochures, poster books, and covers for sheet-fed offset work.

VAL PG’s investment decision was finalised in late June 2023, with a seamless installation process taking place in August 2023. Since then, the Revoria Press PC1120 has strengthened the team’s capabilities significantly.

VAL PG were introduced to the Revoria Press PC1120 during the 2022 Revoria launch ceremony in France, complemented by insights from industry contacts, notably Joaquim Ventura, Fujifilm France’s Graphics Director.

Yann Madec, the owner of VAL PG, comments: “Our previous toner machine was being terminated, which meant the consumable costs would have been significantly higher. Therefore, we were on the search for a replacement. The Revoria Press PC1120 appealed to us due to its advanced features, including its high production capability compared to other systems and versatile varnish options, including selective and textured options.

“The decision to opt for the full configuration, including additional colours such as white, pink, gold, and silver, set the Revoria press apart from other machines we considered during the evaluation stage.”

In addressing the challenges faced by printing businesses, VAL PG has witnessed the decline in sheet-fed offset volumes. While digital volumes are on the rise, the Revoria Press, in conjunction with other equipment and their partnership with Fujifilm, is helping navigate these challenges.

Yann comments: “We wholeheartedly recommend the Revoria Press PC1120. Since investing in it, we have been so impressed with the collaboration that we have also invested in Fujifilm Superia ZX plates, which have been in use since August 2023. These investments have not only strengthened our operational efficiency but also cultivated a new and positive relationship, characterised by clear communication, reliability, and trust.”

Taro Aoki, Head of Digital Press Solutions, Fujifilm Graphic Communications Europe comments: “We are thrilled to witness VAL PG’s seamless integration of the Revoria Press PC1120 and Fujifilm plates into their printing repertoire. This strategic move aligns with our commitment to delivering cutting-edge digital press solutions. We look forward to continuing our collaborative journey with VAL PG and supporting their endeavours for printing excellence.”

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Case study: Revoria Press PC1120

EA Printing

Case study

EA Printing looks to the future with Fujifilm Revoria Press PC1120 investment

EA Printing

Leicestershire, UK

Revoria Press PC1120

Reading time: 5 minutes

In Fujifilm, we now have the support of a tight-knit, knowledgeable and highly professional team to help us.

Matt Saulsbury | EA Printing

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Highlights

  • EA Printing invests in Revoria Press PC1120 enabling them to increase their print offering to customers.
  • Co-owner, Matt Saulsbury, sees the digital press investment and partnership with Fujifilm as positive steps for the future for the company.
  • The digital printing company works with a huge number of major UK and global brands offering a wide range of services.
  • The press features an advanced print engine with 10 colours, including gold, silver, white, pink & clear, easily configurable in six stations.
  • Aside from the special colours, EA Printing has noticed an improvement in productivity and quality compared to their previous press.
  • EA Printing is planning open days for creative agencies to come and see the creative potential of the special colours and effects they can now offer.

A small company in terms of size, Leicestershire-based EA Printing works with a huge number of major UK and global brands, both directly and through creative agencies. Offering a wide range of services, from digital print, to wide format, letterpress, die cutting, embossing and debossing, EA Printing specialises in complex, conceptual work that its customers find hard to get done elsewhere. Needing to replace an end-of-life toner device, the very hands-on business owners Matt Saulsbury and David Kennedy considered a range of options, before opting for the Revoria Press PC1120.

Saulsbury comments: “We’d never dealt with Fujifilm before, because until recently they haven’t been directly involved in the toner market in the UK. Though of course, as everyone knows, Fujifilm-made digital toner presses have been around for a long time, and we’d been using one ourselves for a number of years. I’d always been very impressed with the technology, so when I started seeing a few articles in the trade press about Fujifilm entering the toner market directly in the UK, I was interested. I know the quality of their products and I liked the idea of working with them directly.

“Ultimately it was a visit from a Fujifilm wide format sales rep that really got the ball rolling. He came to talk to us about wide format, but we quickly got talking about Revoria, and it all went from there.

“We did consider a few other options, including sticking with our existing supplier, but ultimately we decided that we needed to take the opportunity to invest in something that was going to help us differentiate our offering and grow our business, rather than just stand still and keep doing what we had been doing. When we’d decided that, the choice was obvious.”

EA Printing’s Revoria Press PC1120 was installed in late December 2023 and was put straight to work from early January. “It was incredibly busy right away,” Saulsbury continues. “Even before we were fully trained up on how to use it, we had jobs coming in. We really liked the fact that it had a white ink option, with all the requests we get now for printing on dark or coloured board. We’d also immediately seen the potential for the gold and silver ink options to win us high value work with metallic effects. But, somewhat to our surprise, the biggest advantage so far has been the pink ink – which has already won us some greeting cards work. The creative agency sourcing the greetings cards needed a print supplier who could produce fluorescent colours, and the florescent pink we can achieve on the PC1120 was exactly right for what they needed.

“The other advantage of the pink, from a much more practical point of view, is that we can now match far more pantone colours than we could before. We’re always getting customers bringing slightly unusual colours to us and asking if we can match them. With the pink, we can do that far more now than we could before.”

With so much more the company can now offer, EA Printing is planning some open days for creative agencies to come and see the creative potential of the special colours and effects now on offer. Aside from the special colours, Saulsbury also notes the improved productivity and quality they’re noticing compared with their previous press.

“The quality has surprised me.” Saulsbury confesses. “I knew it was a step up from what we had before – but hadn’t expected that step up to be as big as it has. We’ve really noticed it and we’ve had customers remark on it as well. “It’s also a lot faster than what we had before, which is particularly noticeable when we’re crunching through longer run print jobs. Then there’s the long sheet format option, which we can also duplex print from a high capacity tray. Taken altogether, it all adds up to a massive productivity boost.”

In a challenging market, Saulsbury is confident about his own company’s prospects and sees his new investment and partnership with Fujifilm as positive steps in facing that future.

 

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Case study: Jet Press 750S HSM, Revoria PC1120, Revoria E1 Series

Impress Print Services

Case study

Impress Print Services expands capabilities and enhances efficiency with triple investment in Fujifilm digital print solutions

Impress Print Services

Walton-on-Thames, UK

Jet Press 750S HSM, Revoria Press PC1120, Revoria E1 Series

Reading time: 5 minutes

The Fujifilm machines do what we need them to do straight away, with minimal downtime, enhancing our overall business productivity and efficiency.

Michael Kille | Impress Print Services

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Highlights

  • Leading UK print company expands capabilities and enhances operational efficiency with combined investment.
  • The digital print solutions include Fujifilm’s Jet Press 750S High Speed Model, Revoria Press PC1120 and Revoria Press E1 Series.
  • The new presses have propelled Impress into new markets, such as short-run packaging (through the Jet Press), and enabled it to bring previously outsourced B1 litho work in-house (through the Revoria presses).
  • Impress is a business that prioritises sustainability – when considering the investment, Impress placed huge importance on the overall environmental credentials of the new machines.
  • The special colours on the Revoria PC1120 have really helped them retain certain types of work and Impress Print Services are delighted with the quality and productivity of the monochrome Revoria E1.

Leading UK print company expands capabilities and enhances operational efficiency with combined investment in Fujifilm’s Jet Press 750S High Speed Model, Revoria Press PC1120 and Revoria Press E1 Series. Based in Walton-on-Thames, UK, Impress is a family owned business that has grown into an award-winning print business with a reputation for quality and sustainability. Over the course of more than three decades, Impress has delivered marketing materials for a diverse clientele, including both end-users and creative agencies.

After one of the company’s previous digital machines reached end of life, the team at Impress were exploring various options in the market. Michael Kille, Managing Director, Impress Print Services, comments: “The quality produced on our previous digital machine was good, but there were productivity issues. Now, the Fujifilm machines do what we need them to do straight away, with minimal downtime, enhancing our overall business productivity and efficiency. Furthermore, our production capabilities and our value offering have been significantly enhanced through the addition of B2 digital, which complements our litho offering.

“Additionally,” Kille continues. “The special colours on the Revoria PC1120 have really helped us to retain certain types of work that would previously have been B1 litho printed, and we’re delighted with the quality and productivity of the monochrome Revoria E1.”

The new presses have propelled Impress into new markets, such as short-run packaging (through the Jet Press), and enabled it to bring previously outsourced B1 litho work in-house (through the Revoria presses).

Impress is a business that prioritises sustainability; as evidenced through their commitment to recycling materials; their ongoing sustainability programme, and the harnessing of solar power for their own energy needs. When considering the investment, Impress placed huge importance on the overall environmental credentials of the new machines.

Michael comments: “Since installing the Fujifilm machines, we’ve seen a significant reduction in power usage. In particular, with the efficiencies created by the Jet Press 750S, its B2 capability and enhanced productivity, coupled with the lack of breakdowns and smooth workflow, our waste and downtime has reduced and output has significantly increased.”

He concludes: “It’s been a fantastic experience working with Fujifilm through the sales and installation process, and they are always responsive when providing ongoing support. They are truly one of the top suppliers in the industry. Thanks to Fujifilm, we now have the best in inkjet and the best in toner, and a business that runs more productively and effectively than ever before.”

Taro Aoki, Head of Digital Press Solutions, Fujifilm Graphic Communications Europe comments: “Fujifilm is unique in the market in offering the best of both toner and inkjet solutions and it’s always particularly rewarding to partner with businesses who recognise the enormous potential of the combination of these new technologies. But our market-leading technologies are only half of the story. We’re equally proud of the service we provide after installation as we help businesses to develop and grow. This bold investment from Impress is just the beginning, we look forward to working with them in the months and years to come as they grow their offering and their business and bring the benefits of best-in-class-toner and inkjet technology to their own customers.”

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