Focus on Wide-Format Printers Fujifilm Acuity Triton
Consistency is crucial Soyang Hardware
Wide-format print remains one of the industry’s key growth areas, with all manner of work on offer to those in the sector. However, these opportunities come with heightened competition, with many talented print service providers (PSPs) competing for the most profitable and repeatable work. To secure these contracts and retain customers long term, consistency is critical. Delivering high-quality output first time, every time, is what separates reliable production partners from the rest. When print quality, speed or reliability begin to fall short, it is often a sign that your existing equipment is not meeting your demands, and it might be time to consider upgrading your printer. Soyang Hardware partners with several leading manufacturers in the wide-format print market, providing customers access to some of the most reliable and trusted brands in the industry. One of Soyang’s manufacturer partners, Fujifilm, used the 2025 FESPA Global Print Expo to add another solution to its portfolio of leading machines: the Fujifilm Acuity Triton with AQUAFUZE. Offering a maximum print width of 1.6m, this new, roll-to-roll printer uses the innovative AQUAFUZE water-based, UV ink
technology, and can print at 15m sq/hr in high-speed mode. For high-quality print work, the machine can still run as fast as 6m sq/hr. Importantly, the new ink technology provides excellent adhesion to a wide range of media without the need for a pre-coat primer or optimiser. Additional benefits include an ultra-reliable, low-temperature cure, a rapid start-up process with no excessive heat buildup, and lower energy consumption than more traditional water-based print systems on the market. With access to leading wide-format technologies and
experienced in-house team, Soyang Hardware is well positioned to support PSPs as they plan and invest in their next stage of wide format production
www.soyang.co.uk Epson Matching signage production needs SC-S7100SC-S7100
As sign and display producers face increasing pressure to deliver faster turnaround times, broader applications, and consistent colour quality – equipment choice is becoming more strategic. Print shops are looking for scalable platforms that can support everything from basic graphics to premium visual work without complicating production. In this context, clearly tiered printer ranges are gaining importance, enabling businesses to align investment with workflow demands and customer requirements. Epson’s current portfolio of 64in eco-solvent signage printers, including the SureColor SC-S8100, reflects this shift by offering sign makers a structured choice across print speed, quality, and applications. The SC-S8100 is the successor to the long-established SC-S80600 series, still widely adopted
by signage and graphics producers. Designed for high-volume environments, the SC-S8100 features a six-colour ink configuration (CMYK with light cyan and light magenta) for smooth tonal transitions and consistent colour reproduction. Epson’s PrecisionCore MicroTFP print head supports increased print speeds of up to 30% compared with the previous generation, depending on media type, helping businesses meet tighter deadlines without compromising output quality. Within Epson’s eco-solvent portfolio, the SC-S8100 sits between two complementary models. One is the SC-S7100 – developed from the proven SC-S40600 platform – a four-colour printer designed for everyday signage and graphics, with reliability, consistency, and cost control as central priorities. At the upper end is the SC-S9100, which targets more demanding creative work, supporting signage, POS, wallcoverings, and vehicle wraps. Its 11-colour ink set, including green, delivers a broader colour gamut, supported by Edge Print Pro software for workflow and colour management. Together, the SC-S7100, SC-S8100, and SC-S9100
form a tiered eco-solvent offering, enabling print service providers to select equipment aligned to production volumes, application mix, and quality expectations in an increasingly competitive signage market.
www.epson.co.uk
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