Epson and GM offer end-to-end label production capability

This collaboration provides an integrated, productive and streamlined label printing and finishing capability to meet high volume label production demands. It is ideal for label converters looking to improve operational efficiency for longer print runs while maintaining the versatility needed for shorter print jobs.  

 

New in-line connection options available for the SurePress L-6534VW include:  

 

Jumbo unwinder – the GM LUW500 minimizes operator intervention. The unwind module is fully synchronized to the press with stepless electronic tension setting, roll pick up from the floor and an easy-to-use graphic touch screen.  

 

Inspection system – Available from AVT or BST, inspection systems provide additional support for process control and quality assurance where necessary, to meet specific production demands.  

 

In-line finisher– The GM DC330 finisher for high-speed production, can be operated as a fully integrated in-line converter or off-line for flexible finishing options.  

 

Marc Tinkler, head of product marketing, Commercial and Industrial Printing at Epson Europe, commented: ‘The addition of these connection options means we can offer our customers an even more productive solution for streamlined end-to-end, high volume label production. We’ve worked in collaboration with GM for over a decade and we are pleased that our partnership offers increasingly innovative, time-saving solutions that increase productivity.’  

 

The SurePress L-6534VW digital inkjet label press prints at speeds up to 50m/min. Its key features include built-in reliability and stability functions. UV LED pinning between colors enables sharp text and smooth vignettes.  

 

Nozzle Verification Technology detects blocked nozzles and performs automatic head cleaning. The press supports a wide range of paper and film label substrates between 80 and 320 microns in thickness, with a printable width of 330mm. Standard configuration includes corona treater, web cleaner, white ink, digital varnish, and an additional UV curing unit. Print heads, inks and web control system are developed, manufactured and serviced by Epson.   

 

Remote demonstrations of the full configuration will be available from an Epson facility. The SurePress L-6534VW in-line connection options will be available from June 2021.