Agfa Graphics' Jeti Tauro H3300 UV-LED Inkjet Printing System Makes North America Debut at 2018 SGIA Expo

The Jeti Tauro H3300 LED will have the SGIA Expo floor all abuzz during its North America debut in booths #1460 and #1561. The Product of the Year award-winner in the "Roll-to-Roll UV (Over 80 Inches)" category offers impressive productivity at top quality with cutting-edge automation. The Jeti Tauro H3300 LED is the only UV inkjet system to support single or dual master rolls for uninterrupted, unattended printing.  Jeti Tauro H3300 LED embodies "Extreme Productivity and Extreme Quality" which is Agfa Graphics theme at SGIA 2018. Vibrant, smooth and detailed images print at exceptional speeds which is the hallmark of the Jeti Tauro H3300 LED. This hybrid boasts four levels of automation to choose from, so PSPs can configure the engine to their specific needs; manual loading and unloading, master roll-to-roll, semi-automation, and full automation. Featuring outstanding resolution of 635 x 1200 dpi in all print modes, Jeti Tauro H3300 LED produces prints up to 130 inches wide (3.3 m) at speeds up to 4,676 ft²/h (453 m2/h).  "We designed the Jeti Tauro H3300 LED for 'Extreme Productivity and Extreme Quality' in combination with our 'Thin Ink Technology' to deliver the lowest cost of ownership," says Deborah Hutcheson, Director of Marketing, Agfa Graphics North America. "With the new Tauro H3300 LED there is no sacrificing speed for quality." The Agfa Graphics booths will showcase two additional SGIA Product of the Year award winners; the Jeti Mira, which won in both UV Flatbed + White ($200,000-$500,000) and UV Flatbed ($200,000-$500,000) categories; and the Anapurna H3200i LED which won in the UV Hybrid ($100,000-$500,000) category.

• Jeti Mira HS RTR (with varnish) - This powerful moving-gantry flatbed printer offers optimal flexibility. A roll-to-roll option attaches to the front, reducing media waste. Its new linear drive system further improves drop positioning and image quality Jeti Mira's 'Print & Prepare' function allows non-stop printing. With speeds up to 2,669 ft²/hr (248 m²/hr), Jeti Mira produces industry-leading print quality in six colors (CMYKLcLm) and white with optional (3D) varnish or primer.
• Anapurna H3200i LED - The 3.2m hybrid Anapurna H3200i LED is ideal for a variety of uncoated rigid media and roll media applications. The 6-color engine includes a white ink function that creates possibilities to print on transparent material for backlit applications or to print white as a spot color. Anapurna H3200i LED produces pre-, sandwich- and post-white in one run, saving time and improving efficiency. An optional dual roll is available. A solid, robust design sustains higher workloads.
• Asanti, a workflow hub that simplifies the production process, will drive Agfa Graphics UV inkjet systems. The Asanti kiosk at the SGIA booth will also demonstrate Asanti StoreFront and PrintSphere wide format software tools that saves time and money while increasing efficiency.

At the SGIA Expo, Agfa is also launching a new fabric line that meets the quality and value standards of today's discerning print buyers. Duratex fabrics offer woven and knit materials that provide rich, brilliant color reproduction. Sturdy and lightweight, these washable textiles are easy to handle and transport, are reusable and can be folded.  Agfa Graphics will also showcase its inkjet applications expertise with the Application Cube and Inspiration Zone:

• The Application Cube uses colorful, dynamic graphics to provide inspiration and educate attendees about the possibilities of UV inkjet. A variety of real-life examples provide creative inkjet output.
• The Inspiration Zone features 13 creative samples of Extreme Productivity and Extreme Quality. All the artwork showcases different techniques to achieve the UV inkjet "Wow" factor including dimensional printing, 3D Lens printing, second surface printing, plus more.

To see Agfa Graphics' complete 2018 SGIA Expo presentation visit booths #1460 and #1561 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, October 18-20, 2018. About Agfa The Agfa-Gevaert Group is one of the world's leading companies in imaging and information technology. Agfa develops, manufactures and markets analogue and digital systems for the printing industry (Agfa Graphics), for the healthcare sector (Agfa HealthCare), and for specific industrial applications (Agfa Specialty Products). Agfa is headquartered in Mortsel, Belgium. The company is present in 40 countries and has agents in another 100 countries around the globe. The Agfa-Gevaert Group achieved a turnover of 2,443 million euros in 2017. www.agfa.com About Agfa Graphics Agfa Graphics is a leading supplier to the printing industry, offering innovative and reliable solutions: Commercial, newspaper and packaging printers around the globe count on us for the most extensive range of integrated solutions, from computer-to-plate systems with digital offset plates over color management and workflow optimization software to pressroom chemicals. Our sustainable innovations offer printing companies benefits in terms of ecology, economy, and extra convenience-or ECO³. We supply sign & display printing companies with a range of highly productive and versatile wide-format inkjet printers and dedicated inks, in addition to workflow software, cutting machines and inkjet media. Agfa Graphics develops high-performance inkjet inks & fluids for various industrial inkjet printing systems and applications, enabling industrial manufacturers to integrate print into their existing production processes. Agfa Graphics. We Embody Print. www.agfagraphics.com   About Agfa Graphics North America Agfa Graphics North America collaborates with world class manufacturers to provide a diverse offering of the most advanced solutions for the prepress, pressroom, wide-format, newspaper, packaging and commercial printing industries. Agfa reinforces its customer-focused approach by providing the market with an unmatched distribution network, expert specialists, and unparalleled service excellence. Agfa Graphics North America delivers integrated and complete solutions tailored to the ever-changing needs of the graphic communications industry, enabling businesses to produce powerful messages and be more profitable. Please visit us at agfagraphics.us.