It will produce up to 180m2 per hour and be capable of photo-realistic graphics for close up viewing. Using UV-cured inks means it will also be able to print onto almost any substrate, which the firm claimed would reduce operating costs.

"This new superwide printer, in our opinion, has the potential to revolutionise the wide-format and superwide printing marketplace, " said Nur chief executive David Amir.

It will enter beta testing later this year, and is expected to be commercially available before the end of the year.

The firm has also added a white ink option to its Tempo flatbed UV-cured machine and a lower cost version of the Tempo.

The Tempo L is a slower four-colour only version of the firm's Tempo, which can be upgraded to the full specification.

It will cost 234,000 (350,000).

"We can now offer a UV-curable flatbed to customer who cannot invest in a high-end Tempo, or who do not yet have a need for its production volume capabilities," said director of marketing Itay Shalit.

Productivity is 50m2 per hour for the Tempo L, compared to a maximum of 82m2 per hour for the Tempo. It has the same 3.2x2m print size. The roll-to-roll feature of the Tempo is an optional extra.

Story by Barney Cox