HP (www.hp.com) announced new enhancements to its HP Scitex FB7600 printer. The features include new print modes for higher speeds when producing small text, barcodes, and fine details, which can increase productivity by up to 20%, the company reports. In addition, new workflow improvements allow for easier media loading, reducing setup time, and allowing users to print without interruption.

Also receiving an upgrade was the HP Scitex TJ8600 printer, which now offers a new P-O-P print mode with enhanced image quality designed for printing text, barcodes, and fine details, such as QR codes for P-O-P signage applications. In addition, the press is now compatible with 20-pt. thick substrates such as styrene.