The purchase follows the firm's search for a laminator suitable for digital print. "Fuser oils in toners used in many of today's printers can prevent adhesion," said Encapital managing director Fin Hegarty.

"Combined with heavy coverage and the curl and wave in the paper, digital can be a nightmare.'' The Proteus overcomes these issues in conjunction with D&K's SuperStick film.

The sub-50,000 B2 Proteus, capable of 3,000sph, was bought from D&K's stand and delivered the day after the show ended.