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OKI Europe gets creative with new Pro Series graphic arts printers

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New unique range of professional, A3+ digital graphic arts printers, offer commercial print quality for proofing, light production on-demand printing 

Egham – OKI Europe Ltd has introduced a new range of commercial-standard Pro Series printers that feature unique in-built digital graphic arts technology.  These new graphic arts printers are based on innovative technology that challenge traditional printing processes, opening up new opportunities and on-demand revenue streams for creative businesses and print houses. 

Ideal for light production and graphic arts use and with a low upfront cost, the Pro Series range of printers delivers outstanding print quality, faster time to market and a lower cost-per-page (cpp).  Combining fast, efficient production capabilities with outstanding, commercial quality, digital colour printing the Pro Series range is perfect for graphic arts and creative businesses looking to offer more to their customers.

“Comprising vibrant four and five-colour technology and innovative printing processes, the new Pro Series from OKI offers print houses and creative firms the flexibility to take creative printing to a whole new level while also improving their own business performance,” says Guy Boxall, Senior Product Manager, OKI Europe.

The Pro Series printers from OKI Europe are primarily targeted at sectors producing creative designs as well as those with a volume print requirement, including print houses, advertising, design and other creative agencies. Each printer in the Pro Series range is designed to help save money, with high-capacity consumables reducing user intervention and contributing to a lower cost cpp. 

High-resolution printing of up to 1,200 x 1,200dpi, high-print speeds of up to 50ppm and unrivalled media handling capability with a choice of media up to 360gsm set the Pro Series apart in the market as an ideal solution for on-demand graphic arts printing and light production, with fast turnaround and outstanding results.

The first printers launched in the new Pro Series range are the Pro9431, Pro9541 and Pro9542 A3 colour printers. With high print speeds of up to 50 ppm, the Pro9431 combines brilliant four-colour High Definition CMYK printing with award-winning digital LED technology and ProQ Multi-level technology. 

The innovative OKI technology used in the revolutionary Pro9541 offers the option of printing the full range of process colours with the addition of a fifth spot colour in either white or clear gloss. Meanwhile, the Pro9542 digital LED A3 5 colour printer, uniquely delivers high density white-under printing in a single pass, for stand-out results on a wide range of materials including coloured and transparent media.

“The new Pro Series is unique in combining innovative OKI creative technology with advanced, high-impact colour quality and cost-saving features,” adds Boxall “As well as opening the door to both new creative and commercial printing opportunities, creative agencies and print houses also have the option to commit to a set cost and number of prints per month ensuring predictable pricing and controllable monthly outgoings, with no unexpected costs.”