Tapley Signs has installed an HP Latex R530 to strengthen production capabilities and replace legacy hardware.
Tapley Signs has announced the installation of an HP Latex R530 printer at its Dublin facility. The family-run business took delivery of the machine in July 2025, marking the first installation of this specific model in Ireland.
Established in 2004, Tapley Signs specialises in manufacturing and installing graphics. The company offers a broad portfolio including in-store graphics, window and floor applications, and large-scale banners. Previously, the business relied on an HP Scitex FB550 for the majority of its print production. After nearly a decade of service from the Scitex machine, the team elected to upgrade its equipment to a newer solution early in 2025.
The company purchased the HP Latex R530 from approved HP partner NTI Diatec. This acquisition represents Tapley Signs’ first investment in HP Latex technology. Anthony Tapley, Joint Managing Director at Tapley Signs, comments on the decision: “We had the HP Scitex FB550 for nearly 10 years and loved it. We had been looking for the past few years for a similar alternative and couldn’t find anything until the HP Latex R530 was launched, and it was a no brainer to change over.”
The HP Latex R530 prints at a maximum speed of 24sq m/hr in indoor mode. It handles materials up to 1.6m wide and substrates up to 5cm thick. The machine features white ink capabilities and the ability to print up to five layers of colour simultaneously. The system uses water-based HP Latex Inks, which the manufacturer states offer environmental benefits over UV and solvent alternatives due to their chemical composition. Users also gain access to HP’s Sustainability Amplifier software to monitor environmental performance.
Since the installation, Tapley Signs has utilised the machine for various applications. These include printed boards, in-store point-of-sale magnets, double-sided cards, and illuminated lightboxes. The team has also successfully completed projects printed directly onto carpet, demonstrating the printer’s versatility across rigid and flexible media.
Anthony Tapley adds: “We do not know what HP Latex technology will bring us in terms of new opportunities, but we are very open to future possibilities. At the minute, we are happy with the machines we have but are open to purchasing more HP Latex machines in the future.”