HP introduces Indigo 6K+ digital press at Labelexpo Europe 2025

HP has unveiled the Indigo 6K+ digital press at Labelexpo Europe 2025. The company showcased its most advanced labels and packaging portfolio, delivering on its vision for nonstop digital printing with the new machine, along with the HP Indigo V12 with LEPx technology and the HP Indigo 200K.

Labelexpo Europe also marks a significant milestone as HP celebrated the installation of its 3,000th machine, an HP Indigo 6K+, at Dublin-based converter, Watershed Group. 

HP's latest announcements come at a crucial time for label and packaging converters who are facing rising costs, labor shortages, sustainability demands and the need for faster turnarounds across numerous SKUs. Sharing his thoughts on this, Noam Zilbershtain, vice president and general manager of HP Indigo, emphasized: 'HP Indigo is leading the rapidly evolving labels and packaging industry with nonstop digital printing, intelligent automation and AI-powered solutions. Our wide portfolio of presses, including the HP Indigo V12, HP Indigo 6K+ and HP Indigo 200K, are designed to meet various printing needs and empower customers to handle any demand at any scale.'

Designed for on-demand, nonstop, high-speed label production at 120 meters per minute, the HP Indigo V12 digital press brings digital strength to mid- and high-volume jobs with faster turnarounds, multi-SKU agility and uncompromising quality. According to the company, V12 continues to set new benchmarks for nonstop digital production, achieving monthly runs of 1 million linear meters at customer sites. Built to reduce labor, minimize reliance on analog hardware and boost efficiency, the press supports converters’ transformation to a more scalable, sustainable future.

'The HP Indigo V12 has fundamentally changed how we operate,' said Patrik Jenemark, CEO of Nordvalls. “It’s a great complement to traditional flexo; it has improved our operational efficiency. We’ve reduced setup times, minimized waste, and improved responsiveness across our production floor. The press has given us the flexibility to scale smarter, with fewer machines and greater output. Its impact on our business is positive, and investing in a second HP Indigo V12 was a natural progression in our digital transformation journey.'

Making its global debut at Labelexpo, the HP Indigo 6K+ digital press with its new SmartControlSystem is delivering on HP’s vision for nonstop digital printing with new levels of automation, robustness, and versatility. Designed to meet any market need, it supports a wide range of media, expansive color gamut and special inks, enabling converters to take on any job confidently. The new SmartControlSystem enhances uptime and reliability with advanced hardware and software that drive accurate scaling, diagnostics, and serviceability.

'We're proud to be a Beta site for the HP Indigo 6K+ and HP Indigo’s 3,000th digital press for labels and packaging worldwide,' said Kirwan Waters, director of Watershed. 'Investing in the HP Indigo 6K+ was a natural step for us as our demand for digital printing continues to grow. The press has strengthened our lead times, improved on-time delivery, and given us the flexibility to shift shorter runs to digital, freeing up capacity across the business. For our customers, that means better service, faster turnaround, and consistently high quality.'

With over 400 installations of HP flexible packaging presses globally, the HP Indigo 200K is the press that completes HP’s digital labels portfolio. With the add-on slitter, the HP Indigo 200K is offering high performance and versatility to support mid-web applications, such as large labels, shrink sleeves and flexible packaging.

To support broader application reach, converter flexibility and supply chain resilience, HP is expanding its in-line primer portfolio. New collaborations with Actega and Sun Chemical, alongside its longstanding relationship with Michelman, give HP Indigo users more choice, versatility, and competitiveness across applications.

In line with its global sustainability commitment, HP designs its industrial presses and supplies to reduce waste, energy, and material use. HP Indigo Digital ElectroInk has been recognized by the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) for meeting top recyclability standards, alongside compliance with regulations such as the French Mineral Oil regulation and PPWR. At Labelexpo Europe 2025, HP is also showcasing a low-impact booth, fully reusable and locally sourced, with signage printed using HP Latex technology on recyclable materials, and all waste managed through the event’s recycling program.