SignLink SignLinkMagazine printmonthly_signlink 10 email: editor@signlink.co.uk Issue 265 - June | July KIT & CONSUMABLES | NEWS FaberExposize installs UK first Agfa Jeti Condor QPS launches ColorJet Vulcan Hybrid 1800 Epson launches new industrial dye-sub printer Displayways Group purchases £1m+ stockpile of print equipment Agfa’s widest roll-to-roll inkjet press, the 5.2m Jeti Condor RTR5200, has officially touched down at Leeds-based wide-format printer, FaberExposize, in a debut installation for the UK. With its exhibition and entertainment print business reportedly expanding at pace, FaberExposize identified a gap in its fleet in the form of a lack of a dedicated 5m press that could handle multiple rolls simultaneously. Iain Clasper-Cotte, managing director at FaberExposize UK, explains: “We’ve been growing exponentially within exhibition and entertainment and many of our clients wanted 5m-wide prints as well as 3.2m. It was the only gap in our arsenal, and we wanted to fill it with a UV machine.” Capable of printing up to three rolls at once and reaching reported speeds of up to 672sq m/h, the Jeti Condor RTR5200 includes features such as clear fluid printing, high-opacity white ink, and in-line varnish designed to reduce the need for additional finishing. Clasper-Cotte continues: “We already have a lot of signage trade clients coming to us primarily for flags and smaller jobs, but this enables us to print the full remit of what a signage company might need. We can do flexface signage for instance, because we can put protective varnish over it.” The Condor was able to integrate into the company’s existing workflow, running on the same RIP system and requiring no new software. Within its first week on-site, the team was able to print three rolls on the press simultaneously. Wide-format print kit supplier, Quality Print Services (QPS), has announced the availability of the Vulcan Hybrid 1800, a newgeneration UV hybrid printer from manufacturer, ColorJet. QPS is the official distributor for ColorJet’s UV flatbed and soft signage printers in the UK, with the Vulcan Hybrid 1800 marking the latest addition to the range. With a maximum print width of 1.8m, the ColorJet Vulcan 1800 is engineered to address the rising demand for compact, versatile, and applicationdriven UV printing solutions. The new machine can print at speeds of up to 45sq m/hr in high production three-row CMYK mode. The Vulcan Hybrid 1800 is based around an advanced conveyor belt module designed to ensure smooth and stable handling of both flexible media and lightweight rigid boards up to 20mm thick. Additional features of the press include an ink level sensor to alert users to low ink ahead of time and on-board anti-crash and antistatic systems. Epson has announced the release of the SureColor SC-F20000, a new industrial dye-sublimation printer designed to help garment printers and other print service providers (PSPs) accelerate output while maintaining consistency. The SC-F20000 is Epson’s first dye-sublimation model equipped with eight PrecisionCore MicroTFP printheads, developed to deliver stable output through its printhead configuration. The SC-F20000 is also designed to support continuous printing with large-capacity 10L ink cartridges and automatic ‘Hot Swap’ ink switching capabilities. For operations running extended jobs and heavier media, Epson will also offer an optional Jumbo Roll solution, supporting highercapacity roll handling to suit demanding production schedules. The SC-F20000 has been calculated to offer print speeds of up to approximately 306sq m/h in fast settings, with a minimum resolution of 600dpi. UK display and graphics solutions provider, The Displayways Group, has completed a significant programme of investment and strategic development over the past 12 months. The Group has invested £1.1m in new production technology including the installation of a swissQprint Nyala 4, an EFI VUTEk M3h, a Mimaki JV330-160, and a Pirahna CNC routing machine. These investments are designed to complement the company’s existing wideformat printing and finishing factories and further strengthen its ability to deliver complex, high-quality visual solutions at scale. To support the installation of the Pirahna CNC, Displayways has also constructed a new dedicated production area at its South London headquarters with the aim of enhancing workflow efficiency and increasing overall production capacity. The Displayways Group provides visual consultancy, project management, and production services for signage, graphics, interiors, and live environments. Working in partnership with both creative agencies and brands, the company delivers visual projects across the UK and internationally. The Group has also expanded its strategic capabilities through the acquisition of graphic design provider, MGK Design, in December 2025. The SC-F20000 was shown on Stand C75 in Hall 3 of FESPA Global Print Expo 2026 New kit includes a swissQprint Nyala 4, an EFI VUTEk M3h, and a Mimaki JV330-160 The 5.2m Jeti Condor RTR5200 can print on three rolls at once The Vulcan Hybrid 1800 uses GREENGUARD Gold Certified UV inks By Jonathan Pert By Jonathan Pert By Jonathan Pert By Jonathan Pert
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