Labelexpo Day 1: Screen says new SAI press takes labels to next level

Screen GP is launching its new Truepress Jet L350UV SAI inkjet system at Labelexpo, which will print multiple applications including labels of all types, folding cartons, and pouches.

Production speed has been raised significantly to 80 metres a minute. Speaking to Print21 at the show, Jack Malki, managing director of local distributor Jet Technologies said, “The Screen L350 SAI takes digital label printing to the next level. The high speed, its ability to be upgraded in the field, and the Screen precision quality add up to a compelling proposition.”

Screen says the new press features improved colour reproduction, more speed, and superior scalability that enables it to meet a wide variety of market needs. Applications include labels of all types, as well as a diverse range including folding carton boxes and pouches, according to Screen GP Australia managing director Peter Scott.

“The Truepress Jet L350UV SAI model represents the latest advances in the L350 series, which was introduced in 2014 and is now being run at printers around the world.

“The suffix SAI means stability, accuracy, and integration – with the word Sai also meaning colourful in Japanese. This is a major step for digital label production as additional slots for printheads are onboard, meaning orange, blue and white inks can be added to the wide-gamut CMYK inkset.

“Overall colour management has been developed in collaboration with CGS Publishing Technologies in Germany. These technologies provide a wider range of colour expression than was previously possible, increasing Pantone coverage and reducing colour differences with specific spot colours. CGS has been a leader in colour management for twenty years, with its Oris proofing systems enjoying considerable success in the ANZ region,” said Scott.

Four scalable variants of the L350 SAI will be available, including E for entry-level, S for Standard, and the flagship Z model for highest speed of 80 linear metres per hour; there will also be an LM version, using low-migration inks specifically for food packaging applications.

“We, and our dealer partner Jet Technologies, are excited about this latest evolution of the successful L350UV label press line.

“The features really respond to market requirements, and we can point to more than 150 presses shipped to customers worldwide, many of who have ordered a second or even a third machine. As with all Screen technologies, quality and integrity of the build is high, uptime is among the highest in the industry, and image quality is superb,” said Scott.