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Free Webinar: Timothy Mitchell Shows You How Latex Can Get You Some Green
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Free Webinar: Timothy Mitchell Shows You How Latex Can Get You Some Green

Join us Thursday, Mar. 31, at 11 a.m. ET, as Timothy Mitchell takes a closer look at the HP Latex printers.

He will show you how to deliver high-quality applications same-day, in widths up to 64 inches, all while keeping costs low. HP production printers and water-based HP Latex Inks ensure rich blacks and glossy results—and all prints emerge dry, odor-free, and ready to use.

See why print service providers are raving about the new HP Latex printers that produce the whitest white in the industry*. Offer your clients a quick turnaround while offering a broad range of applications such as stickers, customized clothing, or window graphics.

From floor graphics and vehicle graphics to social barriers and outdoor displays, HP Latex solutions provide an extensive range of applications to diversify your portfolio and push your productivity to a whole new level.

You will save $1,800 on an HP Latex 315 Print & Cut Bundle or $2,800 on an HP Latex 335 Print & Cut Bundle when you attend.

Sign up online or call one of our printer specialists at 800-453-9538 for additional information.

*Produce the highest value jobs with the HP Latex 800 W Printer and white ink. Whitest white based on ISO/DIS 23498 compared to competitive alternatives using solvent and UV technologies under $50,000 as of May 2020.

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Four-Part Series: Consistent Color on the HP Latex 700 and 800 Series

In the closing segment to our four-part series, Timothy Mitchell finishes his overview of the technology improvements made in the HP Latex 700 and 800 printers. He dug into the new printheads, the new inks, and white ink in the W versions in the previous editions.

In the video above, Mitchell delves into the quality at 4- and 6-pass, the importance of the homogenous print zone, and other improvements like the rotary cutter and upgraded take-up reel system.

Speed and Consistency

With the reconfigured printheads, reduced picolitre size, and modular ink, this family of HP printers can produce stunning images at 4-pass. “This is 4-pass, which is about 334 sq ft/hr. The color pop, speed, everything looks gorgeous on this canvas,” says Mitchell. “I can do it on banner or canvas all day long at 250-334 sq ft/hr., and the colors look fantastic. This is absolutely a testament to how good the technology is.”

Homogenous Print Zone

The significance of the homogenous print zone is a stable print temperature for consistent and accurate color, no matter the external temperature. Whether you’re printing during January in New England or August in Florida, the homogenous print zone will help you achieve consistent graphics from print to print. “It uses just a little bit of temperature in the print zone so that whenever you’re printing, everything that goes through that print zone is exactly the same temperature, which is very important for color consistency,” says Mitchell.

Miscellaneous Upgrades

  • One-year subscription to both ONYX and Flexi
  • New rotary cutter – fast, accurate, and it won’t dull
  • Improved take-up reel
  • Rebuilt platen, edge guards, and ink collectors

Throughout the video, Mitchell talks about a few more of his favorite products on latex technology, including HP Removable Adhesive Fabric and HP Prime Gloss Air GP, and why they work so well on these printers.

Over these four sessions, Mitchell has provided information on what’s new and improved in the HP Latex 700 W and 800 W printers; now, you can take a closer look at them in The LexJet Experience. If you have questions, contact a LexJet printer specialist at 800-453-9538.

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Free Webinar: Join Timothy Mitchell to Discover How Latex Can be Your Perfect Match
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Free Webinar: Join Timothy Mitchell to Discover How Latex Can be Your Perfect Match

Join us Thursday, Feb. 24, at 11 a.m. ET, as Timothy Mitchell takes a closer look at the HP Latex printers.

He will show you how to deliver high-quality applications same-day, in widths up to 64 inches, all while keeping costs low. HP production printers and water-based HP Latex Inks ensure rich blacks and glossy results—and all prints emerge dry, odor-free, and ready to use.

See why print service providers are raving about the new HP Latex printers that produce the whitest white in the industry*. Offer your clients a quick turnaround while offering a broad range of applications such as stickers, customized clothing, or window graphics.

From floor graphics and vehicle graphics to social barriers and outdoor displays, HP Latex solutions provide an extensive range of applications to diversify your portfolio and push your productivity to a whole new level.

You will save $1,800 on an HP Latex 315 Print & Cut Bundle or $2,800 on an HP Latex 335 Print & Cut Bundle when you attend.

Sign up online or call one of our printer specialists at 800-453-9538 for additional information.

*Produce the highest value jobs with the HP Latex 800 W Printer and white ink. Whitest white based on ISO/DIS 23498 compared to competitive alternatives using solvent and UV technologies under $50,000 as of May 2020.

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Four-Part Series: HP Latex 700 W & 800 W. Why Does the “W” Matter?

Previously in this series, Timothy Mitchell discussed how the 800 series differs from the 700 and how the ink and printheads differ compared to previous generations of HP Latex printers. Now, he takes a closer look at the new white ink in the Latex 700 W and 800 W printers.

White ink technology differs from CMYK because it is made from crushed titanium rather than color pigments. If not properly maintained, the white ink can clog. The new HP printers have a system that keeps the white ink continuously circulating. “White ink cannot sit idle so what we have is constant circulation,” says Mitchell. “The whole process [microcirculation] is designed to get white on demand and have no waste or very little waste. The white printheads stay in their rotational chamber until you’re ready to print again.”

It’s not just the microcirculation that makes the HP white ink so popular; it’s also the versatility and vibrance of the output. According to Mitchell, there’s nothing as simple or bright on the market right now. “The white ink is incredibly easy to use; the brilliance is so outrageous. They are flexible and elastic,” he says.

There are several options for printing with white ink. In the video above, Mitchell details over- and under-flood coats, spot color, and 3- and 5-layer printing. He also discusses how to lay down different amounts of white ink depending on what type of graphics you are printing. One of his favorite products for W series printers is HP Matte Polymeric Overlaminate. “HP has the Matte Polymeric Overlaminate as well as the Gloss. You can use them as a laminate, or you can print on them,” says Mitchell. “They both work beautifully and are an absolute ‘go to’ for me on this printer.”

Now that you’ve learned about the white ink in the HP Latex 700 W and 800 W printers, you can take a closer look at them in The LexJet Experience. If you have questions, contact a LexJet printer specialist at 800-453-9538.

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Four-Part Series: Temperature, Printhead, and Ink Improvements in the HP Latex 700 and 800 Series

In the first part of our four-part series, Latex expert Timothy Mitchell discussed the differences between the Latex 700 and 800 Series. In part two, he talks about some improvements over previous generations of latex printers.

In the video above, Mitchell takes you deeper into the technology improvements in these four new printers. These improvements can decrease your turn-around time and enhance your output from curing temperature to printheads to modular ink.

Curing Temperature:

With previous generations of latex printers, it was nearly impossible to use heat-sensitive media like polyester, polypropylene, or even paper. Printing on these media was possible by reducing the temperature and amount of ink and slowing the speed. But in doing so, the colors lost vibrancy, and the graphics took longer to produce.

With the curing temperatures lower – from 230° F to 195° F – you don’t have to decrease speed or ink levels, resulting in better saturation and warp-free graphics. “These printers, because they are running at such a lower temperature, it’s like an entire shift,” says Mitchell. “Everything I run is now going through the printer faster and at a lower temperature. As a result, I can put more ink down, and there’s no sacrifice in quality.”

Printheads:

HP made several improvements to the new printheads. There are now 3000 nozzles instead of 2112, meaning if there are clogs or low-performing nozzles, other nozzles will pick up the slack. The size of the drop is now 10 picolitres rather than 12. That means better dot placement for fine text and shading. Mitchell explains that other improvements include an elliptical shape nozzle and microcirculation to improve the performance of the ink.

“It’s a smaller drop, better drop accuracy with the elliptical nozzle, the printhead is user-replaceable, inexpensive, durable, and water-based,” he says. “The printheads are completely new, and they complement this new printer wonderfully.”

Modular Ink:

The new modular ink system has three components: the optimizer, increased pigments, and the overcoat. The optimizer – which keeps everything fixed to the media – has always been an essential part of HP’s ink and has not changed. The increased pigment gives this generation of printers an extensive color gamut.

The third component is the overcoat. The overcoat was part of the ink with the 300/500 series printers. But now, the overcoat has its own printhead and can be turned on or off, depending on the application. As Mitchell explains, “If you’re using a laminate workflow – cold lam or liquid lam – you turn the overcoat off. It will give you a better bond between the laminate and material.”

Now that you’ve learned some of the HP Latex 700 and 800 Series improvements, take a closer look at the printers in The LexJet Experience or contact a LexJet printer specialist at 800-453-9538. And, stay tuned for the final two installments of our four-part series. And, stay tuned for the final two installments of our four-part series.

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Four-Part Series: Differences Between HP Latex 700 and 800 Series

Recently, we asked Timothy Mitchell to take a closer look at the new HP Latex 700 and 800 Series printers. In this four-part series, he will walk you through the differences between the two series, the innovative ink and printhead system, the new white ink, and he will walk you through the general printer information for all four printers.

Here is a quick overview of the technology behind the new printers. According to Mitchell, this generation is not about making modifications and changing the name. These printers are continuing to build on HP’s success with latex technology. “Almost every part of the printer has been adjusted, improved, updated, and innovated. It’s a new latex introduction,” says Mitchell. “But it still retains the hallmarks of latex: water-based ink, environmentally friendly, and safe for the user.”

Ink Cartridges:

The 800/800 W have 3-liter boxes and a reservoir tank, while the 700/700 W have 1-liter boxes with no reserve. Why does this matter? You get a lower cost per liter and a longer run time. “If you run out of ink in the box, it [the printer] will automatically switch over to the reserve tank,” says Mitchell. “It’s virtually impossible for you to run out of ink while unattended.”

The 1-liter inks in the 700/700 W series is an upgrade over the 775 mL of previous generations, but without the reservoir tank, it is possible to run out of ink if you are doing extended or unattended runs.

Speed:

While both series are faster than previous models, the 800/800 W is about 15% faster than its counterpart. So why are these printers faster than other generations? According to Mitchell, it’s due to the lower curing temperature. “Instead of printing at 230° F or 240° F, I’m going to be printing at 200° F or less, with more speed,” he says. “So, the prints are coming through quicker and at a lower temperature. More speed and more impact with less thermal deformation.”

Status Beacon:

One very noticeable difference between these two series is the flashing status beacon, a green/yellow/red light on the 800/800 W. Much like a traffic light, this multi-colored light will let you know if the printer is idle (solid green), working (flashing green), needs attention (flashing yellow), or completely stopped and something is wrong (flashing red). The beacon is an excellent way for production managers to run several printers and quickly identify any troubles with the fleet.

These are just a few of the differences. Be sure to click on the video above to learn more about the Latex 800 and 800 W from the 700 and 700 W and check out the HP printers in The LexJet Experience. Check back over the next few days to catch the rest of our four-part series.

 

If you still have questions, give us a call at 800-453-9538, and our printer specialists will be happy to help.

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