Konica Minolta launches JETvarnish 3D Web 400

Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) has unveiled the JETvarnish 3D Web 400, a new digital embellishment machine designed to help label converters achieve premium finishes in a single, efficient digital workflow. The system supports faster product launches, more agile design changes and stronger shelf differentiation for brand owners. 

Available now, the JETvarnish 3D Web 400 is the latest generation of roll-to-roll digital embellishment press from MGI Digital Technology. It enables single-pass spot UV varnishing and hot foil stamping, using a 100 percent digital process, on a wide range of substrates and for offset, flexo, toner or inkjet printing. It meets the most varied requirements for short, medium and long runs by enhancing labels with digital spot UV varnish and hot foil stamping in fixed or variable data, flat or 3D. 

From a brand owner’s perspective, this supports faster, more agile product launches while enhancing shelf impact and overall brand perception. Consistent, high-quality digital embellishment enables brands to respond quickly to market demands, introduce new designs with confidence, and differentiate more effectively at the point of sale. The result is reduced time-to-market and labels that strengthen brand recognition and perceived value, without the constraints of traditional finishing processes. 

With its modular concept, the JETvarnish 3D Web 400 is available in six configurations – with one or two print engines, with or without hot foil unit, and with or without an inline semi-rotary die cutting unit – to suit all needs and budgets. Controlled by a simple and intuitive interface that can be replicated on a digital table, the JETvarnish 3D Web 400 enables operators to perform complex finishing operations that cannot be achieved with conventional technologies. Its MGI Connect software suite integrates cost calculation, predictive maintenance and a realistic visualisation of the embellishment effect. 

With its 100 percent digital integration and unified workflow and real-time monitoring, the JETvarnish 3D Web 400 can deliver the benefits of Factory 5.0 for optimum quality productivity. 

Key features of the JETvarnish 3D Web 400 include unique online 3D and augmented reality proofing, enabling customers to remotely visualize the real impact of digital embellishment on their project. 

AIS Scanner controlled by artificial intelligence ensures perfect on-the-fly registration. 

In addition to the application of a regular spot UV varnish in the first printer unit, there is an option to apply a special varnish in the second printer unit that does not adhere to hot foil. This combination enables varnishing and foiling in a single pass. 

It offers print speed of up to 42m a minute on roll widths from 200mm up to 350mm width, which can optionally be extended to 420mm. The machine comes with small footprint and low power consumption reducing CO2 emissions.  

Automatic on-the-fly makeready to eliminate waste, optimizing raw material consumption. This system makes it easy to run back-to-back prints one after the other. An automatic cleaning system that takes just 10 minutes a day. 

Toshi Uemura, head of industrial print business, Konica Minolta Business Solutions Europe, said: ‘With this groundbreaking technology that enables single-pass spot UV varnishing and hot foil stamping using a 100 percent digital process, the JETvarnish 3D Web 400 is another example of how we help printers, converters and brand owners to rethink possibilities and maximize efficiencies. The launch is a manifestation of our dedication to pioneering digital transformation, fostering resilience, and contributing to the sustainability of the printing industry, especially as the era of print Industry 5.0 comes to life.’