HAMPSHIRE | UK – February 2024 – Adelco, a leading manufacturer of screen printing presses, recently announced the launch of the AD Hybrid Printer, a groundbreaking digital add-on designed to seamlessly integrate with the company’s Cyclone, Matrix Oval, and Ellipse Oval automatic screen printing presses. This hybrid system offers the combined benefits of screen and digital printing, opening doors to innovative garment decoration possibilities.
High-Speed, Eco-Friendly Printing:
- Produces A3/tabloid prints at an impressive rate of 350 per hour, utilizing sustainable inks for environmentally conscious production.
- Achieves the lowest ink cost per print when used in conjunction with a screen-printed base, maximizing efficiency and minimizing waste.
Superior Performance and Reliability:
- Employs industrial-grade Ricoh Gen 5 print heads for unparalleled stability, durability, and precision.
- Delivers complex designs quickly and efficiently, without the need for costly separations or screen manufacturing.
- Offers superb print accuracy of 0.05kps and features an ink sensor alarm and auto/manual ink supply for worry-free operation.
Unmatched Versatility:
- Combines digital printing with a wide range of special effects, including spot colors, high build, glitter, puff, flock, foil, and more – all on one machine.
- Available in standard four-color (CMYK) or six-color (CMYKRG) configurations for an expansive and accurate color gamut.
- Comes in three print size formats (45x50cm, 50x70cm, and 60x80cm) to cater to diverse printing needs.
Setting New Industry Standards:
“The AD Hybrid’s innovative approach combines the cost and opacity advantages of screen printing with the photographic quality of digital printing, all at a fraction of the cost of fully digital solutions,” according to Adelco. “This hybrid technology significantly reduces pre-press costs and set-up times, making even small, complex print jobs commercially viable and production much more efficient.”
Key Features and Benefits:
- A3/tabloid print size, 350 prints per hour
- Softest hand feel on the market
- Worldwide support network
- Environmentally friendly inks
- Industrial grade Ricoh print heads
- Standard (CMYK) or six-color (CMYKRG) options
- Three print size formats
- Built-in humidifier and ink recirculation system
- High accuracy (0.05kps) with ink sensor alarm
- Auto/manual ink supply
www.adelco.com