Its resolution is currently 600 dpi (although this may be improved). Offset inks cannot be used (too thick) but any flexo or gravure ink is OK. More details at:

http://www.beyond-print.de/site/content/en/channel_news/news_1225.html

I’ve pulled together some information about the technology from the Web and posted it on beyond-print:

http://beyond-print.de/site/content/en/channel_news/news_1216.html

I followed up with Interprint, asking three broad questions about the technology. In response to the email I sent, I received the replies below from Gerhard Hochstein, Chief Technology Officer at Interprint, which provide some additional basic information.

1. Is this a continuously-variable technology (like inkjet and toner devices), or is it designed to create short runs of an unchanging image (like “direct-imaging” offset presses)?

G.H .: It is a continuosly variable technology.

2. Could this technology be adapted to broader print markets, or is it limited to decorative and label applications?

G.H.: The machine will be designed to work for every application with flexible materials; Target markets may be packaging, wallpaper, gift wrap …; technical concept for printing on non-flexible mateials is existing as well, although we will not build a machine for those applications in the first project phase.

3. Can you tell me something about how this technology works?

G.H.: Please refer to website http://www.aurentum.de; Aurentum is our Know-How-Partner. You will find more detailed information on the LaserSonic-Technology here.

Note also that Interprint now has their own English translation of the press release up on their site. It is at:
http://www.interprint.de/en/news/index-111.html
It contains no new information.

It prints at 15.7 feet per minute now.

In the near future ii is going to be 6.25 time faster or 98 feet per minute.

This technology looks to be virtually maintenance free.

No more worries about how to recycle paper substrates using this technology.

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