The highlight of Grapo Technologies’ FESPA presence is the debut of the new Gemini flatbed UV printer.
In addition to the Shark we ahve already announced, Grapo are launching the Gemini with speeds of up to 90 square meters per hour, the new Gemini also offers double the speed of previous generation Manta printers when printing with white ink, at 15 to 30 square meters per hour. This new printer features CMYK, white ink and environmentally friendly UV 
printing. Gemini is ideal for screen printers seeking to move to more efficient digital technologies as well as digital sign printers wishing to migrate their operations away from less environmentally friendly solvent printing solutions. Offset and flexo printers can also effectively use Gemini for the cost-effective production of short-run samples and/or to diversify their product offerings. In addition to its fast speeds, Gemini offers:
10 Xaar 1001 printing heads with a unique Through-Flow™ system and variable drop sizes from 6 to 42 picolitres for grayscale printing Single-pass printing of CMYK, white ink and CMYK, unique in the industry and especially important when printing on transparent substrates, such as acrylics, where images must be displayed on both sides Very high quality printing of skin tones and higher quality flat colours Energy-efficient operation Ability to print on a wide range of substrates, from irregularly shaped items, wood and glass to all types of plastic, vinyl and paper materials
“Our strategy has been and continues to be to partner with world-class suppliers in the manufacture of our printers,” added Kralik. “Both our Shark and Gemini printers use Xaar print heads, Fuji Sericol inks and the Caldera RIP. Close co-operation with these and other market leaders increases the potential and performance of Grapo Technologies UV printing systems, making them much more affordable for the global market.”
Orders will be taken at FESPA for the Gemini, which will be commercially available in August 2010. Gemini comes with a two-year warranty, another industry innovation, along with the utmost in professional experienced service and maintenance support.
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