Phoenix-based BP Graphics recently added an HP Scitex FB7500 printer as part of its transition from analog screen-printing work to digital print technologies. The large-volume shop—which already owns 11 HP Scitex printers—is also working to streamline its color management systems across its digital production platforms and is a beta user of the new version of ColorServer Suite, from GMG GmbH & Co., that is customized for use with HP Scitex printers.
The new printer and color management software offer a number of benefits that can substantially improve productivity at BP Graphics. With its 65” x 126” media capacity and print speeds that reach 5,380 sq.ft./hr., the HP Scitex FB7500 printer effectively produces longer-run jobs—work that the company previously completed using an analog screen printer.
“The HP Scitex FB7500 Printer’s biggest advantage for us is its ability to do short runs as well as long runs, using one operator instead of two –all on a device that offers excellent quality on the same substrates we use on our screen printer,” said Curt Carpenter, president, BP Graphics.
BP Graphics has recently transitioned longer-run jobs that were once considered analog-only to digital printing, such as a recent job for 500 point-of-purchase standees that were efficiently produced, with more accurate proofing, on the HP Scitex FB7500.