Mark Andy has launched Digital Pro Plus, a new version of its Digital Pro series, which uses the flexo platform as a base for short to medium run digital printing that combines dry toner with optional flexo and in-line finishing options.
DPro Plus builds on the success of Digital One and Digital Pro, which have seen more than 300 installations worldwide since their launch in 2016. By combining a proven digital toner engine with Mark Andy’s 77 years of web handling expertise, DPro Plus has been developed to offer label converters a unique investment opportunity to grow their business organically and in an affordable way in response to changes in customer demand.
The new press has a standard web width of 13in (330mm), and a 1,200 x 2,400 print resolution, equivalent to 3,600 DPI. Capable of production speeds up to 76 ft/min (23 m/min) on a variety of substrates from paper to supported films and foil, the compact design of DPro Plus gives it a small footprint, designed to fit into crowded production floor.
‘Digital Pro Plus is an affordable and versatile digital hybrid with expandable capabilities to suit changes in market demand, from roll-to-roll to a fully configured single-pass print and finishing line,’ commented Ben Luly, newly appointed product manager for digital presses at Mark Andy.
‘We genuinely see it as a clear roadmap for growth as its capability can be scaled up as and when required. It’s the right press for high-quality CMYK printing roll-to-roll but is easily and affordably upgradeable to a full-scale inline production tool that can include flexo printing before and after the digital unit, cold foil, lamination, semi-rotary die cutting, slitting, scoring, sheeting, and delivery onto a stack conveyor – it really is a great all-rounder,’ added Luly.
With no clean room requirement DPro Plus is suitable for a variety of prime pressure-sensitive labels for the food, beverage, industrial, craft goods, health and beauty sectors amongst others.
Its variable data capability is suited to today’s increasing demand for the shorter runs, more personalization and versioning.
‘Perhaps, best of all, it’s a Mark Andy product with all the benefits that brings to the narrow web sector. This includes service plans, a global network of support and parts, technical expertise in all aspects of printing and converting, and a 24/7 helpline if you ever need it, as well as the availability of all consumables through Mark Andy Print Products (MAPP). We have the most extensive portfolio of narrow web technology on the market and the knowhow to match – that’s why I’m confident that DPro Plus will be a winner,’ concluded Luly.
