The flatbed digital printer is part of a wider package supplied by Fujifilm, which includes Uvijet OL inks and a fully automated handling system.
DS Smith is the first packaging company in the world to place an order for the complete offering, which will enable it to produce a range of single and double-sided corrugated display and packaging applications, at a productivity of over 500m2 per hour.
David Atchinson, display manufacturing manager at DS Smith, said: “The fully automated handling system will maximise productivity and allow our operators, after starting the run, to focus their attention elsewhere as the print job is running.
“We were also very impressed to see how effectively the system handles single or double sided print, enabling a wide variety of board types to be perfectly printed while being held flat on the table.”
Atchinson added: “Exceptional print quality, production speed and reliability were other key drivers when we reviewed the various offerings. Fujifilm’s solution was the only one that easily ticked all these boxes for us. Finally, the Uvijet OL low odour ink will allow maximum functionality, delivering a superb gloss with excellent finishing properties.”
