AGFA launches expanded and rebranded inkjet range

Tom Cloots VP of Global Sales Agfa Inkjet

"We are thrilled to unveil our transformed and enhanced inkjet printer portfolio, where proven wide-format inkjet technology meets the power of three brand-new beasts,” says Arnaud Calleja, Vice-President Digital Printing Solutions at Agfa. “Our overarching ‘Powerful by Nature’ portfolio theme emphasizes that the performance of our printers stems from the way they have been designed. Whatever environment a printing company operates in, whatever its markets or applications, whether seeking high productivity, quality or versatility, there’s an Agfa printer that will deliver impressive results and give their business a boost.”

When asked by Image Magazine what this will mean for the Australian market, Tom Cloots, VP of Global Sales Agfa Inkjet, observes, “The new products launched today take our range to the next level, enabling us to provide a solution for every application. All of the products released here at FESPA today will be available in the Australian market through our recently announced partnership with Smartech. We are excited about the appointment of  Smartech as our dealer in Australia as they have a lot of knowledge and have a strong presence in each state, enabling them to  support our customers all over Australia more than ever before.”

Jeti Condor RTR5200 HS

The Jeti Condor RTR5200 is the latest addition to Agfa’s inkjet printer lineup. This roll-to-roll inkjet printer with a 5.2-meter wingspan has a speed of up to 672 m²/h.  

The Condor handles a wide variety of flexible substrates at up to three rolls simultaneously. It is field-upgradable with light colours and features white and varnish for increased design and application options. The printer also features multiple media handling solutions for large and heavy rolls.

Jeti Bronco H3300 S

With the hybrid Jeti Bronco H3300, Agfa has built on the proven reliability of the Tauro, This 3.3 m high-end UV LED inkjet printer prints a variety of sign & display jobs in six colours plus white, with optional primer. Continuous board feeding enhances productivity efficiency even more, whereas independent dual-roll printing allows for the simultaneous printing of differently sized rolls or diverse media. 

In the first stage, the Bronco will be available with two rows of print heads. However, its is field-upgradable to a four-row version, making it an investment that will boost printing companies’ productivity and ROI.

Anapurna Ciervo H3200

Since the introduction of the first Anapurna over 20 years ago, the family has kept evolving. The new 3.2 hybrid Ciervo is a perfect fit for printing companies that are looking for a versatile printer to tackle a wide range of print jobs.  

The Ciervo brings enhanced print quality and a much higher productivity than its predecessor – boasting an almost 70% increase in printing speed in Production Mode. The continuous board feeding capacity enables efficient printing on rigid materials, at up to four boards simultaneously. 

Additional Workflow Power 

All printers are seamlessly driven by Agfa’s Asanti workflow software, a unique all-in-one print production hub that automates the entire print production process, saving time and money. The browser-based Production Dashboard offers insights into production time, ink and media usage, and interfaces seamlessly with MIS/ERP systems for optimized quotes and post-calculations. Asanti carries the G7® System Certification from Idealliance, confirming the ability to ensure uniform color reproduction across varied printing processes and substrates.