Konica Minolta accelerates label production with new JETvarnish 3D Web 400

By enabling premium finishes in a single, efficient digital workflow, the system supports faster product launches, more agile design changes, and stronger shelf differentiation for brand owners.

Konica Minolta said it enables single-pass spot UV varnishing and hot foil stamping, using a 100% digital process, on a wide range of substrates, and for offset, flexo, toner or inkjet printing.

Key features include:

• Unique online 3D and augmented reality proofing solution, enabling customers to remotely visualise the real impact of digital embellishment on their project.
• AIS Scanner controlled by artificial intelligence ensures perfect on-the-fly registration.
• In addition to the application of a regular spot UV varnish in the first printer unit, there is an option to apply a special varnish in the second printer unit that does not adhere to hot foil. This combination enables varnishing and foiling in a single pass.
• Print speed of up to 42 m/m on roll widths from 200 mm up to 350 mm width, which can optionally be extended to 420 mm.
• Small footprint and low power consumption reducing CO2 emissions.
• Automatic on-the-fly makeready to eliminate waste, optimizing raw material consumption. This system makes it easy to run back-to-back prints one after the other.
• An automatic cleaning system that takes just 10 minutes a day.