The Arizona 480 GT and 480 XT machines, which are available now, offer table bed sizes of 1.25m x 2.5m and 2.5 x 3.05m respectively.

Both models come equipped with eight independent ink channels, a setup the manufacturer claims to combine the ability to print quality output at speed.

The first four ink channels are configured for CMYK production while the fifth and sixth channels can be used to print a varnish and white or to lay down a double white layer.

This feature doubles the opacity of the white ink layer in a single pass, which is suitable for the production of backlit and industrial applications.

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Océ has assigned channels seven and eight for cyan and magenta output, a setup it has named CM2.

According to the manufacturer, this additional nozzle capacity enables the 480 GT and 480 XT models to print in a production mode that offers similar output levels to high quality modes in the Arizona range.

Equally, the production mode is nearly 25% faster than the same mode on models such as the Arizona 360GT that can print at 22.2sqm an hour in production operation.

Product manager Steven Badger told ProPrint he was very excited by the release of the Arizona 480 flatbed series.

“Designed with eight independent ink channels, including varnish, these new models offer more versatility for applications. They give the ability to print a higher print quality with greater productivity,” he said.

This article originally appeared at printweek.com

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