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Agfa Launches Jeti Mira with UV LED and 3D Lens

Agfa Graphics has introduced an upgrade of the Jeti Mira to include UV LED curing technology and an enhanced varnish option to produce 3D prints. The printing system now also integrates with PrintSphere, through Agfa’s Asanti software.

The Jeti Mira is a moving-gantry flatbed printer featuring up to 2.69 metre-wide prints, print and prepare functionality, a dockable roll-to-roll option, two table versions, speed (up to 231 m²/hr), six colours (white color standard), pigmented UV inks and two rows of Ricoh inkjet print heads. The latest printer upgrade also includes UV LED curing technology.
 
“Equipped with UV LED lamps for the curing process, the Jeti Mira comes with a number of economical, ecological and business-generating benefits,” said Reinhilde Alaert, Marketing Product Manager, Sign & Display High-End, Agfa Graphics. “LEDs have minimal heat output, for example, which allows for a broader scope of print applications. They also ensure very stable bi-directional calibration, high productivity, significant power savings and consistent output over the lifetime of the system. This all leads to a greater ROI.”

Leveraging LED technology, Agfa Graphics’ UV LED inks can print on heat-sensitive substrates such as thin slides, self-adhesive sheets and stretchable PVC materials. Agfa explains its UV inks hold a wide colour gamut and colour vibrancy in both indoor and outdoor applications, while their high pigment load and Asanti’s colour management tools provide low ink consumption. “At SGIA this year, Jeti Mira was the recipient of a Product of the Year Award, thanks to its high printing quality and low ink consumption, which makes it stand out from the competition,” said Alaert.
 
The Jeti Mira is driven by Agfa’s wide-format workflow software Asanti, which controls the printing process from prepress to production and finishing. New to Asanti is the optional integration with PrintSphere – Agfa’s cloud-based service for production automation, file sharing and safe data storage. PrintSphere offers a standardized way for print service providers to automate their workflows and facilitate data exchange.
 
The Jeti Mira can now also expand into new applications with 3D lens printing technology, using a combination of printed lenses composed of UV-curable varnish and image manipulations. “With this new potential to generate stunning 3D effects, the Jeti Mira is truly a versatile printing revelation,” said Alaert.