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HP Expands Wide-Format Latex-Printer Family with New Models

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On September 19th, HP Inc. announced new additions to its wide-format latex printer family, the Latex 630 series.

HP’s wide-format latex printers use latex color inks, and are designed for commercial printing, for instance, for printing graphics output, signs, decor, and even vehicle wraps – such as the vehicle wraps for motorcycles shown in the photo above.

The new Latex 630 includes four models:

  • The HP Latex 630 and HP Latex 630 W, the latter of which provides white ink printing. functionality.
  • The HP Latex 630 and 630 W Print & Cut, which give customers the option of upgrading to a dual-device solution, with print and cut functionality.

Latex 630 features include:

  • An automated front-loading system and simple, fast load and unload workflows.
  • Easy re-prints with in-printer storage of up to 10 GB.
  • HP Pixel Control Technology and new print-head architecture for sharper small text, all at standard speeds of 14m (150ft) per hour.
  • Software as standard – SAi RIP solution provided out of the box.

For more information on HP Latex printers and the new models, visit the company here.

HP PrintOS Design & eCommerce Solution

As part of its focus on helping print service providers (PSPs) improve productivity and grow their business, HP also announced HP PrintOS Design & eCommerce – an intuitive web-to-print solution that’s said to save time with simplified print application design capabilities, efficient production paths, and step-by-step guidance on how PSPs can integrate it with an existing e-commerce store.

“We spend a lot of time listening to print providers about what they need to grow, and one key area was evolving their e-commerce capabilities and better connecting the front and back-ends of their business,” explained Daniel Martinez, general manager for HP Large Format. “HP Print OS Design & eCommerce is our response, giving PSPs a quick and easy way to enhance their online shop, as well as new ways to process orders and automate jobs.”

The Design & eCommerce solution will be available in select countries within HP’s PrintOS suite to subscribers of the HP Professional Print Service Plan (PPSP) Plus tier, making the PPSP offering more appealing to small and mid-size PSPs. HP says its Professional Print Service Plans are designed to enable business agility, maximize uptime, and to provide learning opportunities and support.

For more information about HP Print OS Design & eCommerce and HP Professional Print Service Plans, visit here.

Availability

The HP Latex 630, HP Latex 630 W, HP Latex 630 Print & Cut Plus, and HP Latex 630 W Print & Cut Plus are now available in major markets globally.

The HP Print OS Design & eCommerce solution is expected to be available in November in the UK, Spain, Australia and New Zealand.

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