Durst to show latest launch at Sign & Digital

Wide-format press manufacturer Durst will be showing its latest machine, Omega 1, at this year's Sign and Digital UK.

The Omega 1 is an entry-level machine, aimed at sign makers, graphic display companies, screen printers, photolabs and studios.

It is a continuation of the Rho line, but the production level and price have been set for entry-level customers.

The machine is capable of handling fine art printing, with a resolution of 1,728dpi and features greyscale printing technology and a large colour gamut.

It can print on a wide range of substrates, including Kappa, Forex, acrylic and wood up to a thickness of 5cm.

According to Durst, the machine has also been designed to take up the minimum floor space, but will print up to 160cm wide at a speed of 35m per hour.

Also featuring at the show will be its Rho 320R roll-to-roll UV inkjet printer. The machine is designed to produce products including lightbox displays, illuminated posters, window graphics, POP displays and advertising textiles.