Focus on Inks & Varnish Fujifilm
Unveiling new capabilities
Barberan and Fujifilm recently unveiled the latest development in their strategic single-pass technology partnership, introducing a fully digital print solution for the Nautilus system with an integrated digital varnish capability. While single-pass productivity has long been part of Barberan’s DNA, bringing the technology into the graphics market meant overcoming two key challenges: supporting shorter production runs across a broader range of media and reducing the high-gloss finish traditionally associated with single-pass UV printing. Rather than relying on analogue primers and matte varnishes,
Fujifilm developed a new UV ink set that delivers broad substrate adhesion while reducing – and in many cases eliminating – the need for primers. The result is greater media flexibility, including the ability to print onto thinner papers than many existing single-pass platforms. Fujifilm also adapted its digital varnish expertise for single-pass production, developing a fully integrated satin-finish solution. The technology was first demonstrated at FESPA 2026 before being showcased to prospective customers during Barberan’s open house event. One market set to benefit is out-of-home advertising, where demand for localised and targeted campaigns continues to grow. Nautilus can produce more than 1,400 sheets measuring
Digital varnish sample
2,050x1,600mm/hr, with every sheet capable of carrying unique content. Combined with Barberan’s alignment conveyor technology, duplex printing can be achieved with registration accuracy of 0.1mm.
www.fujifilm.com
Epson Reducing bubbles with heat
print head technology, a next-generation inkjet printing advancement, developed by merging advanced thin-film piezo (TFP) technology, high-precision MEMS fabrication, and ultra-precision assembly. Epson’s PrecisionCore print heads are designed for high
Epson’s SC-S9100
There are two main ways of ejecting ink from a printer. The first is thermal technology, which uses a heater to heat the ink and form bubbles that cause the ink to be ejected. The other is piezo technology, which applies voltage to change the shape of piezoelectric elements, the mechanical motion of which ejects the ink. Micro Piezo print heads are extraordinarily durable
because they are not subjected to heat-induced functional deterioration. This technology is an innovative way to boost productivity
while mitigating environmental impacts and replaces analogue printing in every possible application. Advancements in piezo technology led to PrecisionCore
speed and image quality, achieving up to 40 million precise dots per second with astonishing ink placement accuracy
and fewer distortions and imperfections. PrecisionCore technology expands the possibilities of
inkjet printing from simple printing on paper to a wide range of fields, including even electronics and biotech applications. For signage businesses, this combination of precision,
durability and serviceability supports high-quality output across diverse media, helping printers respond efficiently to demanding production schedules and changing customer requirements without compromising reliability or productivity.
www.epson.co.uk
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