Xeikon`s PX2200 and PX3300 UV inkjet presses aim to set new standards in label printing. With their launch, the company has announced version 2.0 of its Panther UV inkjet technology. The new presses, which replace the existing PX3000 and PX2000, feature advancement in two areas – applications and building blocks – to digitalize print manufacturing.

Xeikon’s new robust substrate handles technology featuring a new splice table, web detection capability and cooled roller at the curing section. This makes it possible to print high-quality labels on a wider choice of substrates, including clear-on-clear facestock, which requires a high-quality opaque white to make the design stand out. Both presses can be configured with a fifth print station for white ink and can print on a wide range of self-adhesive media in addition to clear-on-clear, including coated paper, vinyl, PP, PE, PET, and metalized materials.

The presses leverage the advantages of dedicated PantherCure UV inks, which meet the demands from brand owners for high-gloss, durable labels with high scuff resistance. The Panther DuraCure UV technology produces high-gloss effects and stands out across a wide colour gamut while delivering long-term durability for multiple applications.

Driven by the powerful Xeikon X-800 digital front end (DFE), the new Panther UV inkjet presses offer high and consistent print quality in combination with high productivity. The cloud connectivity is achieved through the X-800, providing access to both machine data and job data, for example ink consumption and printing time. The latest generation of X-800 shall enable unique applications on the Panther series, such as haptic printing.