Arrow Digital Installs EFI VUTEk h3 in New Demo Center: A Game-Changer for Premium Printing
Boost your business to new heights with the new installation of the EFI VUTEk h3 Superwide Hybrid Inkjet printer at Arrow Digital’s New Demo / Experience Center. This cutting-edge technology is set to redefine how businesses approach digital printing, seamlessly combining premium quality, unmatched efficiency, sustainability, and cost savings to meet the ever-evolving demands of the market.
The EFI VUTEk h3 is equipped with four or eight color modes, plus white, powered by Ricoh Gen 5 printheads, it combines exceptional precision and speed to deliver stunning detail with remarkable clarity and vibrancy. Its advanced 7-picoliter droplet size ensures smooth gradients, seamless color transitions, and vivid outputs, all while maintaining low operational costs. This sets a new benchmark for print quality and efficiency.
Designed with a hybrid roll/flatbed platform, the EFI VUTEk h3 handles an extensive range of materials, including flexible and rigid substrates up to 126 inches wide and 2 inches thick. It excels in delivering multi-layer printing and supports up to nine layers in a single pass, opening endless opportunities for applications such as luxury signage, backlit displays, and textured graphics. Particularly noteworthy is its ability to execute white and clear ink applications with precision, catering to high-margin markets where flawless finishes are essential.
Beyond its impressive print capabilities, the EFI VUTEk h3 is a cost-saving and eco-friendly innovation. Its integrated LED “cool cure” technology reduces energy consumption by up to 82% compared to traditional systems, significantly lowering operational costs while extending the range of compatible substrates. This breakthrough technology empowers businesses to venture into more innovative and profitable printing opportunities while maintaining sustainability.
The VUTEk h series platform is designed for maximum efficiency and precision, featuring ImageEdge technology for quick and seamless printhead replacement, automated table and carriage alignment, and a camera-based vision system for subpixel alignment, printhead density balancing, and step and bi-directional setup. Its innovative, modular drop-in ink delivery system minimizes ink waste while enabling fill-while-printing functionality, ensuring continuous productivity.
The EFI VUTEk h series also boasts a significantly enhanced user interface, with intuitive touch-screen control monitors positioned on both the input and delivery sides. These printers are part of EFI’s fully integrated ecosystem, delivering world-class production workflow automation and production management. Paired with the latest EFI Fiery proServer Premium digital front end (DFE), the system offers faster RIPing speeds along with advanced color management and screening capabilities for superior results. The EFI VUTEk h3 printer delivers a maximum speed of 2800 ft²/hr. or 74 boards/hr. It is field-upgradable to the EFI VUTEk h5 model, enhancing performance to speeds of up to 4700 ft²/hr. or 109 boards/hr.
Sharing his enthusiasm, Sam Patel, CEO & Managing Director of Arrow Digital, stated: “The installation of the EFI VUTEk h3 reaffirms our dedication to providing state-of-the-art printing solutions for our customers. This printer is a game-changer for businesses seeking to enhance productivity and create standout applications such as Dual Day/Night Backlit, Enhanced Day/Night Backlit, MaxColor Backlit, and textured printing—all while significantly reducing print costs. Its advanced features and exceptional efficiency ensure our clients remain at the forefront of an ever-evolving industry.
Arrow Digital is renowned for its world-class service and support, ensuring seamless integration of new technologies into your operations. Our team of experts provides comprehensive training, proactive maintenance, and tailored guidance, enabling you to maximize the value of your investment.
The EFI VUTEk h3 is the ultimate solution for brands aiming to expand their portfolio with diverse, high-quality applications and achieve unprecedented levels of success. Explore this and many other cutting-edge technologies at the Arrow Demo Center in Ahmedabad – a state-of-the-art facility showcasing a diverse range of digital printers and finishers. Here, you can experience solutions designed to meet all your printing and finishing needs with unmatched efficiency and performance.