Epson, HP and Hybrid Services (Mimaki) among the leading printer manufacturers showing new technologies on their stands
With just seven weeks to go until The Print Show and the co-located The Sign Show open their doors, exhibitors have begun to announce details of the technologies that they will be showcasing across the two events.
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Taking place from September 23rd to 25th in Hall 3 of the NEC in Birmingham, The Print Show and The Sign Show will welcome thousands of visitors from all corners of the print and sign-making markets. With attendees able to pass freely between the two events, this will allow them to explore the very latest developments in print and signage. Register here.
The Print Show is a key launch platform for new solutions. Some exhibitors will be using the event and co-located The Sign Show to roll out their latest technologies in the UK. Visitors can get a first-hand look at the very latest in key areas such as wide-format print and finishing.
HP to demo new HP Latex R530
Among those set to showcase new technology is HP, which will showcase its new HP Latex R530 all-in-one printer for the first time in the UK at The Sign Show. A versatile, all-in-one printer, the machine can print in high quality across a wide range of applications, including both indoor and outdoor signage.
Also on show will be the HP Latex 630W and 830W: both designed for high productivity and efficiency, delivering vibrant colours and sharp details. In addition, HP will demonstrate its HP DesignJet XL3800 large-format solution, as well as the HP DesignJet Z9+Pro.
“HP is excited to announce its participation in The Print Show and The Sign Show, where we will be showcasing its latest advancements in print technology,” said Colin Easton, UK&I Large Format Print Channel Manager at HP. “We are proud to showcase its commitment to excellence and innovation through a number of experiences at its stand at the NEC.”
Epson lines up SureColor showcase
Another manufacturer set to display new machinery is Epson, which is making its return to The Print Show in 2025. Highlights on the Epson stand include the SC-S9100, the brand-new eco-solvent replacement to the successful S80600.
Also on display will be the SC-R5000, which offers accurate, colour consistent, quick-drying and scratch-resistant prints; as well as the SC-V7000, Epson’s first UV large-format printer that measures 4 x 8ft and features a 10-colour ink set; and the SC-V2000, another new machine with a 10-colour inkset, including white and varnish, and allows users to produce application on a A3 sized UV print bed. Other highlights include the SC-G6000 roll-to-roll solution and SC-T5200DM aqueous printer.
Phil McMullin, head of sales for commercial and industrial at Epson UK, said: “The show is turning into THE marketplace for any print company looking to invest in bigger kit, especially UV flatbed technology. We also know that Brits don’t travel in numbers to FESPA and DRUPA, so it’s imperative we have a relevant, vibrant trade event to service the UK print industry.”
Hybrid Services to display new Mimaki printer
Meanwhile, Hybrid Services, the exclusive distributor for Mimaki in the UK and Ireland, has will use its stand at The Sign Show for the UK and Irish launch of the Mimaki UJV300DTF-75.
A compact, UV DTF printer, Hybrid says the machine enables the easy creation of premium decals, bespoke branding and personalisation. Key attributes the ability to print on film at a resolution of up to 1200dpi, while it runs in six colours and can print at widths of up to 640mm.
Andy Gregory, sales director at Hybrid Services, said: “The Sign Show is a timely and important addition to the exhibition calendar. It gives the signage industry its own dedicated space while still benefiting from the crossover with The Print Show. We’re proud to be backing the event from day one – and excited to be bringing headline technology like the UJV300DTF-75 to the UK and Ireland market for the first time.”