Fujifilm launches 12K Printbar System

Designed for easy integration of inkjet printer technology into existing production equipment, the 12K Printbar System offers 4-color process printing in a compact form that requires 21in (53 cm) of space in the print direction.

‘We designed the 12K Printbar System to help customers overcome the common challenge of space constraints and to make it easy to integrate with existing processes—all while opening new possibilities for the addition of digital print to existing assets,’ said Greg Balch, vice president and general manager of Fujifilm Integrated Inkjet Solutions group. ‘Our experience is that customers are seeking a fast, flexible, and reliable solution that can both improve their current inkjet production efficiency and enable the addition of inkjet for new applications.’

The 12K Printbar System is designed for fast startup and can reach a speed of 1,000 ft/min (305 m/min). Moreover, its compact size makes it a suitable add-on for a wide variety of markets that use numerous types of manufacturing equipment. It can add unique or batch variable text and graphics on direct mail, transactional print, and paper-based packaging, among other applications.

‘Fujifilm’s 12K Printbar System incorporates innovations such as ergonomic adjustment features and fluid control automation so that image quality remains consistent over time, minimizing cost and disruption by avoiding the need for ink conditioning additives,’ added Steve Atherton, senior manager of product management and marketing for the Fujifilm Integrated Inkjet Solutions business. ‘At Fujifilm, our goal is always sustained performance, so the print operator can focus on the print instead of the equipment.’