Xerox announces major print portfolio expansion Xerox has announced a major production print portfolio expansion, introducing three new press platforms and enhancements to its existing presses, including a new six-colour flagship press for graphic arts. The kit announcements were made as part of PRINTING United Expo 2026, with the new solutions being demonstrated live at the US print exhibition. The new additions to the portfolio include the Xerox Proficio Jet CS1100, a B3 cut-sheet inkjet press that delivers reported speeds of up to 300 images per minute. The CS1100 offers new Xerox-developed printheads and an ink formulation delivering a 1200 × 1200dpi resolution with two-bit variable-drop imaging designed for precise dot placement. A scalable drying architecture within the press supports media up to 350gm/sq m, including coated stocks. The platform has been developed to allow print providers to shift work including transactional and direct mail, graphic communications, and commercial print onto a single press without losing quality. Xerox also announced the Proficio Jet CF1200, an industrial continuous-feed inkjet press that delivers speeds of up to 525ft/min at 1200dpi within a compact 28ft footprint. The smallest 20” press in its class can reportedly handle between four million and 30 million letter or A4 impressions per month with the goal of helping high-volume print providers increase capacity, operate more efficiently, and protect margins. Rounding off the new presses is the Xerox Proficio PX700 FLX, a new graphic arts production press that offers calculated speeds of up to 120ppm and supports up to six colours inline at rated speed. A new Fluorescent Green specialty toner expands the colour gamut in comparison to previous models and can improve RGB accuracy when paired with Fluorescent Pink. The intelligent automation capabilities of the press have also been enhanced, helping reduce operator intervention and improve consistency. Terry Antinora, president of Global Production Print Services at Xerox, says: “We’re giving print providers a complete inkjet portfolio, embellishment, intelligent automation, and AI-powered tools that help them grow, differentiate, and win. Everything we’re launching is designed to improve customer profitability – not just increase print volume.” The Xerox Proficio PX300 and PX500 have also received feature updates, with the presses now enhanced with new ‘Beyond CMYK’ and fifth-colour options including Gold, Silver, and White to expand opportunities for metallic effects and printing on dark and transparent media. The Proficio PX300 now also features the Xerox PredictPrint Media Manager which uses AI-assisted cloud intelligence to simplify media setup and optimise colour stability. 15 www.printmonthly.co.uk November | December 2026 - Issue 363 By Jonathan Pert The Xerox Proficio Jet CS1100 offers new printheads and ink formulations with 1200dpi resolution and two-bit variable-drop imaging KIT & CONSUMABLES | NEWS Micropress invests in brand new Horizon iCE folder Micropress Printers has continued its equipment investments with the installation of a Horizon AFV-566FKT iCE folder from kit supplier, Intelligent Finishing Systems (IFS). The Horizon technology was chosen to enhance Micropress’ leaflet production capabilities, with the AFV-566FKT iCE able to enable faster changeovers thanks to a library of stored folds on its system. Ease of use features of the Horizon folder include an Auto Interval function that adjusts to the optimum production speed automatically, retainable knife fold stoppers to minimise stoppages, and automated adjustment of the hold-down roller on the knife fold section designed for smoother operation. The Horizon purchase follows Micropress’ investment in HEIDELBERG’s TH82-P Stahlfolder and StackStar C finishing and automation systems, which were added to further strengthen the company’s postpress capabilities. Horizon’s cloud-based iCE LiNK management system provides access to a dashboard that can report real-time production analysis, provide remote update capabilities, and notify about scheduled maintenance. AccurioLabel 400 press sold at at The Print Show Gloucestershire-based commercial printer, Cotswold Labels, has signed for a new Konica Minolta AccurioLabel 400 digital label press at The Print Show 2026 as part of significant investment in the company’s short‑ to medium-run and fast‑turnaround label production. Established in 2010 following the acquisition of Malmesbury Labels, Cotswold Labels supplies a range of specialist label products to customers in a number of sectors. The AccurioLabel 400 has been developed to bring advanced productivity, automation, and colour consistency to support label operations. As demand for shorter runs, faster delivery times, and premium print quality continues to rise, the business identified the press as the ideal next step in its digital transformation, having previously been impressed by the results of a AccurioLabel 230 and an AccurioLabel 190 press. The purchase was confirmed on the show floor of The Print Show 2026 [Pictured] James Cross, joint managing director at Micropress, with the Horizon AFV-566FKT iCE folder By Jonathan Pert By Jonathan Pert
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