The MediaMaster was launched at the ISA show in Orlando, Florida, running with a Vutek GS3200 printer.

It can handle boards up to 1.6x3.2m and includes the ability to load multiple smaller boards across the printer's 3.2m-wide bed to maximise productivity.

The system also includes a cart to transfer printed sheets from the delivery of the printer to subsequent post-press processes.

By reducing the amount of manual materials loading and unloading, Vutek claims that the MediaMaster makes it possible for a single operator to run two printers at a time.

It also believes the addition of automated materials handling will increase the migration of screen printed work to digital.

EFI's development of materials handling for its fastest machines follows on from similar moves by Inca, Durst and HP.