The manufacturer said the machine, which will be distributed in the UK by Friedheim International, was developed to offer faster makereadies, rather than just out and out production speed, and was perfect for short print runs.

Sales manager Stuart Bamford said: "It is a new model that fills the gap between the B30 and the T800 automatic. It will be on show at Ipex and helping produce the Ipex Daily."

Reduced set-up times are down to the automation of key functions, including rollers and buckle plates.

It also includes the Vario-Control System, which has been designed to meet the needs of digital output, as well as litho.