The manufacturer said the latest generation of its water-based Latex large-format printers “are designed to deliver high-impact print quality, enhance productivity and costs” for small and medium-sized print companies “while continuing to differentiate with a sustainability edge”.

With a print resolution up to 1,200x1,200dpi, the maximum print speed on the Latex 730 is 1,130sqft/hr (105sqm/hr) in one-pass Max Speed mode.

Also; 334sqft/hr in four-pass High Speed mode, 226sqft/hr in six-pass Production Fast mode, 183sqft/hr in eight-pass Production Quality, Textiles and Backlits mode, 172sqft/hr in 12-pass High Saturation mode, and 129sqft/hr in 14-pass High Saturation Backlits and Textiles mode.

Also capable of achieving a print resolution up to 1,200x1,200dpi, the maximum print speed on the faster Latex 830 is 1,313sqft/hr (122sqm/hr) in one-pass Max Speed mode.

The Latex 830's additional speed options are: 388sqft/hr in four-pass High Speed mode, 269sqft/hr in six-pass Production Fast mode, 215sqft/hr in eight-pass ProductionQuality, Textiles and Backlits mode, 183sqft/hr in 12-pass High Saturation mode, and 151sqft/hr in 14-pass High Saturation Backlits and Textiles mode.

Latex 730 W and Latex 830 W models that each add two white printheads to the core eight (including seven HP Latex printheads and one HP Latex Optimizer) of the 730 and 830 models are also available and have different print speeds.

The new machines feature the latest generation of inks and printhead architecture, and the new digital colour pipeline, HP Pixel Control.

Enabling users to deliver a more robust and consistent image quality at a lower number of passes, HP said Pixel Control would allow users to print uniform solid colours and greater detail.

Additionally, enhanced colour consistency and the ability to create colour profiles with the HP Embedded Spectrophotometer was said to enable users to confidently repeat print jobs across various media types without compromising quality.

Equipped with HP Latex ink and universal user-replaceable HP Latex printheads to deliver sharp 4-point text, HP said users could print a wide range of applications with the new printers, including branded campaigns, décor, and titled graphics, and would also be able to benefit from automated double-sided printing.

When used with the recently unveiled HP PrintOS Production Hub software, HP said customers could further enhance their operations by simplifying print workflows, order management, and remote production from a centralised, real-time platform.

The printers also boast spindle-less front-loading to facilitate quick and easy media loading, and a new output platen that minimises material waste by allowing tighter media control of each print job.

HP further stated: “Users can also optimise inventory management with the new universal printheads and a new long-life maintenance cartridge with an extended lifespan by at least 50%.

“The HP Latex 830 is enhanced to further reduce running costs, featuring three-litre HP ink cartridges that can be replaced without halting operations.”

Daniel Martinez, global head and general manager of HP Large Format Business, said: “With the new HP Latex 730 and HP Latex 830 series, the beauty is on the inside.

“It’s the key things that really make a difference, from our new colour pipeline HP Pixel Control to the new output platen that enables PSPs [print service providers] to print from the leading edge, we’re bringing innovation in this new series to deliver unrivalled quality, enhanced production and sustainability.”

The HP Latex 730 and 830 join the Latex 630 as EPEAT Climate+ registered printers. They use water-based, odourless, and UL Ecologo-certified HP Latex inks, low emissions, and are compatible with fibre-based recyclable media.

The Sustainability Amplifier program software, meanwhile, is said to offer self-assessment tools, personalised recommendations, and “expert-developed best practices” to improve users’ environmental impact. Plastic waste can be reduced with returnable supplies, including the new maintenance cartridge, via HP Planet Partners.

The Latex 730 and 830 printers will be available worldwide starting from 5 May.

HP also revealed that the Latex R530 printer, which was unveiled at HP Amplify last month and is capable of handling both rigid and flexible media, is generally available starting today, while the HP PrintOS Production Hub will be globally available starting from 20 May.