IIJ will unveil the latest applications for the new i-series heads, which operate at three times the speed of the firm’s standard models.

The four-colour Colourprint 142i receives its worldwide launch. IIJ managing director John Corrall said applications for the unit, which can print at up to 75m/min at 360x720dpi, include direct product decoration.

"We’re doing an awful lot of that, and also security printing using specialist inks from Luminescence. We’ve taken the trouble to do the work to get these security inks going on it."

Also new is the XYPrint 200, which comes with an A4-size vacuum chuck. This boasts high accuracy with a repeatability of one micron. "It’s ideal for people looking to design inkjet into their processes, using inkjet as a manufacturing tool," Corrall added.

IIJ plans to demonstrate the versatility of the XYPrint 200 by printing onto unusual objects during drupa, such as plastic light switches and edge printing on to sticky note pads. "We might find some other fun things to print on to, too!" added Corrall.