Epson highlights premium quality digital label printing at LabelExpo 2013

Epson has a major presence at LabelExpo 2013 (booth 9H50) where it will launch the innovative SurePress L-6034VW single-pass digital label press, demonstrate the versatile SurePress L-4033AW digital label press and show sophisticated digital proofing and prototyping for a variety of packaging applications.

The SurePress L-6034VW was first shown as a prototype at drupa 2012 and is the first Epson product to use LED-curable UV ink. Designed to handle both shortand medium-run jobs this innovative press is capable of printing on a wide range of film and paper substrates.​ The press receives its global launch at Labelexpo Europe where more details will be revealed.

Epson will also demonstrate the successful and versatile SurePress L-4033AW press printing high-value, high-quality labels for premium products. This seven-colour SurePress L-4033AW inkjet digital label press with white ink delivers excellent print quality and accurate colour reproduction on a wide variety of standard label substrates, including clear and metallic materials. Using Epson SurePress AQ ink set with Green, Orange and White inks, the press delivers precise colour matching and accurate reproduction of spot and specialty colours. The easy-to use and efficient SurePress L-4033AW gives print firms and label converters the ability to print short to medium volumes of premium quality labels on-demand. 

Epson is taking part in the LabelExpo Europe Inkjet Trail where visitors can compare a selection of the same labels printed on the same range of substrates but on a variety of different presses around the show. As part of this initiative, Epson will print specific food, pharmaceutical or industrial labels each day on the SurePress L-4033AW press. Further details can be found at: http://www.labelexpo-europe.com/inkjet-trail.

Duncan Ferguson, Director Pro Graphics, Epson Europe, says: “At LabelExpo we will show our strong commitment to developing a range of professional label presses that enable companies to grow their business and access lucrative new markets with confidence. Our presses are designed and built to the highest standards of Epson engineering and use Epson Micro Piezo printheads and dedicated Epson ink sets to deliver the very best combination of quality, productivity and reliability.”