It was originally announced at Ipex last April and was slated for delivery by the end of last year.

Were taking care to make sure we have a good product, said Creo corporate vice president ink-jet printing Brad Palmer. Were just making sure everything is nailed down.

There is one beta site in the UK with another machine going in next week, followed by three more by the end of August.

Creo has also formed a partnership with German proofing RIP firm GMG.

The first fruits of the venture are a co-branded front-end to drive the Veris.

Creo will sell the front-end for the Veris direct in the UK. GMGs UK dealer, Turning Point Technologies, will not sell the Veris.