26   Sign Update      ISSUE 190 MARCH 2020

    PRODUCT   Choice

Direct to substrate flatbed printers increase productivity

Astra Signs required a direct to substrates flatbed printer that would stand up to their heavy production requirements and emulate their high printing standards. To make sure the JETRIX LXi8 would achieve what they needed they embarked on three rounds of intense demonstrations and testing with Perfect Colours. Specific areas of interest were explored in terms of its flexibility and production capabilities. In particular, exploring its ability to integrate white and how well it delivered on its multi-layer printing function to emulate the very high standards that Astra strive and deliver to.  

The 3.2m JETRIX flatbed has been developed to deliver high production of speeds of up to 206sqm/hr alongside a host of other premium abilities. This includes delivering optimum printing results and its user friendly features including the dedicated JETRIX GUI (Graphical User Interface) which makes it easier to use by simplifying, optimising and automating as many steps as possible.     Astra was more than happy to purchase the LXi8 printer in close succession to the LXiR320.  

“After reviewing several other offers, these printers were the best fit for us both in terms of their productivity and their competitive price,” says managing director David Derbyshire. “They are being used for everything from bespoke branding to signage to direct to substrate. In fact, our capacity for direct to board printing has accelerated significantly since having the JETRIX LXi8. The combination of build quality, being easy to use and the excellent white printing in 8 colour means they truly are outstanding for their cost.” A view supported by Darren Walker, regional director northern territories at Perfect Colours, who says: “We’ve been working in partnership with Dave Derbyshire for quite a while. Building on their experience of the previous JETRIX we knew that the LXi8 was absolutely the right flatbed printer for Astra Signs. We firmly believed it would bring more work in for them due to its productivity and print capabilities. This is why we went through several rounds of demonstrations to truly showcase what the JETRIX LXi8 could do for them and prove that it was the best product for their business.”   www.inktec-europe.com

Capacity for direct to board printing has increased with the LX18

The 3.2m flatbed has been developed to deliver speeds of up to 206sqm/hr