The recently launched Xerox 8080 digital press will be available for order taking in August, on foot of which, the first Irish installs may take place in September.

The 8080 is the latest addition to the Xerox Docucolor range of digital production engines, and according to the launch press release it features a low gloss dry ink, offering a smooth, matt-like finish that creates the look and feel of a document produced on Offset.

The new Xerox offering also comes with a range of 'Productivity Apps' to simplify the most common print jobs with ready-to-use templates.

Apps range from job ticketing and personalisation to prepress operations, allowing printers to significantly increase the number of jobs completed daily. Each app comes with software from the FreeFlow Digital Workflow Collection and on-site support to help users reach maximum productivity fast.

With a production speed of 80ppm on a range of stock weights up to 300gsm the Xerox 8080 is available with a variety of finishing options, including bookletmaking and calendar production.

Commenting on the launch, Kevin O'Donnell, Graphic Communications Marketing Manager, Xerox UK. Technology said   "Our focus is to help customers produce more jobs, reduce costs and grow their business. The DocuColor 8080 was built with this in mind,"