Agfa Graphics to Demo Wide-format Print Engine, Media and more at CONSAC Imagemakers 2014

Sept. 18, 2014 – A wide-format inkjet printing system, media, workflow and more will be on display at the Agfa Graphics booth (#342) during CONSAC Imagemakers, the Sign Association of Canada's National Tradeshow. CONSAC Imagemakers is being held September 19th and 20th, 2014 at the International Centre in Mississauga, ON.

Attendees to the show can see the Anapurna M2540 FB, which was designed for printing on rigid substrates. The six-colour plus white Anapurna M2540 FB features a powerful, two-zone vacuum bed for swift removal of finished prints and moving of heavy substrates, helping print service providers (PSPs) save time for greater overall efficiency.

With a maximum print speed of 484 ft2/hr, the Anapurna M2540 FB can print on 8.3' x 5' substrates up to 1.77″ thick. The system's eleven retractable register pins simplify quick and accurate positioning, particularly when working on double-sided jobs.

The Anapurna M2540 FB can accommodate various applications, including niche output such as promotional goods and gifts, coasters and DVDs. The printer's industrial design features ionizer elements to prevent the build-up of electrostatic charge on the media which can affect droplet control and subsequent precision ink lay-down. To protect the print-heads from hitting the media, shuttle safety sensors are positioned on both sides of the print carriage, thus eliminating unwanted strikes.

“It is important these days for PSPs to be versatile and nimble in the products that they offer to their customer base. With a system like the Anapurna M2540 FB, and the various media options Agfa Graphics offers, PSPs can please their current client base and attract new clients into the fold, without sacrificing quality,” said Ruben Silva, Managing Director, Agfa Graphics Canada.

In addition to the Anapurna M2540 FB, attendees can also see the Kongsberg V24cutting table that handles the widest range of materials and applications along with an assortment of Duratex Flexible Media.

Agfa Graphics is in booth #342 during CONSAC Imagemakers, being held September 19th and 20th, 2014 at the International Centre in Mississauga, ON. For more information, visit www.sac-ace.ca/consac.

About Agfa
The Agfa-Gevaert Group is one of the world's leading companies in imaging and information technology. Agfa develops, manufactures and markets analog and digital systems for the printing industry (Agfa Graphics), for the healthcare sector (Agfa Healthcare), and for specific industrial applications (Agfa Materials). Agfa is headquartered in Mortsel, Belgium. The company is present in 40 countries and has agents in another 100 countries around the globe. The Agfa-Gevaert Group achieved a turnover of 2,865 million euros in 2013. Please visit us at www.agfa.com.

About Agfa Graphics
Agfa Graphics offers integrated prepress solutions to the printing industry. These solutions comprise consumables, hardware, software and services for production workflow, project and color management.

Agfa Graphics is a worldwide leader with its computer-to-plate and digital proofing systems for commercial and packaging printing and the newspaper publishing markets.

Agfa Graphics is rapidly developing its position in the new segments of industrial inkjet with comprehensive solutions for various applications such as documents, posters, banners, signage, displays, labels and packaging materials. Its experience in both imaging and emulsion technology has provided the expertise required for developing a complete assortment of high-quality inks. Please visit us at www.agfagraphics.com.

About Pitman, An Agfa Company
Pitman, An Agfa Company, collaborates with world class manufacturers to provide a diverse offering of the most advanced solutions for the prepress, pressroom, wide format, newspaper, packaging and commercial printing industries.

Pitman reinforces its customer-focused approach by providing the market with an unmatched distribution network, expert specialists, and unparalleled service excellence.

Together, Agfa Graphics and Pitman deliver integrated and complete solutions tailored to the ever-changing needs of the graphic communications industry, enabling businesses to produce powerful messages and be more profitable. Please visit us at: www.agfapitman.com.