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HP Inkjet Web Press uses scalable inkjet technology to print the equivalent of 2,600 letter-size ppm with a monthly duty cycle of 70 million impressions. The 36´´ wide device should be commercially available in 2009. Beta testing is set to commence soon at O'Neil Data Systems and Taylor Corp. More  hp.com/go/graphicarts

Fujifilm Jet Press 720 Inkjet Press enables fast printing on large sheets (maximum print size: 28.4×20.5´´) at 1200-dpi resolution using water-based inks—image quality is comparable to offset, Fuji says. A single-pass inkjet method features wide piezo heads developed by the firm's Dimatix subsidiary. Output speed: approx. 180 ppm (A4 size equivalent). More  fujifilmgs.com

Ryobi 1050 Series marks the press-maker's entry into the 40´´ market. These models (6-color shown) feature double-diameter cylinder print mechanisms. The presses can run commercial work as well as package and label printing. Commercial availability is expected mid-2009.  More  ryobi.xpedx.com

Xerox ConceptColor 220 doubles iGen3 speed and productivity. It's the fastest, full-color, cut-sheet digital press ever shown publicly, says Xerox. By integrating two print engines inline, it prints 220 ppm—approaching monthly volume of 7 million pages—and features front and back color matching.  More xerox.com/digital-printing

Gandinnovations Jeti 3324 Solvent RTR (Roll-to-Roll), with 24 Spectra printheads, is the fastest 10´10´´ grand-format printer on the market, says the company. True 600 dpi (1200 apparent) and 6-color printing suit the device for billboards, building and vehicle wraps. 3M performance guarantee when printed with the firm's branded solvent inks.  More  gandinnovations.com

Screen TruepressJet 2500UV operates as flatbed or roll-fed, handling rigid substrates up to 98.4´´ wide. At 300 dpi, it prints up to 726 sq.ft. per hour. See it at the annual Graph Expo print show in Chicago, October 26-29.  More  screenusa.com

Agfa :M-Press high-speed, flatbed inkjet printer, co-developed with Thieme, features a 64-head shuttle. The device combines Agfa's competence in digital imaging and inkjet technology with Thieme's design and manufacturing expertise in screen printing equipment. agfa.com and thieme-products.com

Xerox 8254E Color Wide Format Printer can run as fast as 143 sq.ft/hr. at resolutions up to 1440 dpi—and is compatible with a range of coated and uncoated media as wide as 54´´. It uses less eco-solvent ink due to interweaving print technology, dynamic variable dot size technology, and piezo-electric drop-on-demand inkjet heads. xerox.com/digital-printing

HP Designjet L65500 is the first of a new category of speedy, large-format signage printers with HP Latex Inks and scalable inkjet technology that reduce environmental impact and offer broad outdoor/indoor applications. More  hp.com/go/graphicarts