Epson has unveiled an adaptation kit for borderless printing on its Stylus Pro GS6000 64in printer, which it claims is a first in the eco-solvent wide-format sector.

Epson is pitching the enhancement at companies that are producing applications for the interior signage and POS market such as window graphics and customised wallpapers.
 
The borderless kit increased the GS6000’s capabilities, enabling printing without borders at widths from 11.8in (300mm) up to 62.5in (1,590mm).

It is available now for ￡1799, is an optional extra on new machines and available as an on-site upgrade for existing GS6000 customers.

Martin Johns, business development manager for pro-graphics at Epson UK, said the adaptation involves fitting a new platen to the GS6000, which allows variable positioning of recessed porous pads to catch the overprinted ink on either side of the media roll.

He said: "A set of spacers for these pads accommodates popular media widths, including standard wallpaper sizes. An adjustable pressure roller allows for the use of both textured and smooth media types without causing edge curling.

"In addition, the kit includes a user guide that explains how to set the spacers and pressure rollers and adjust image sizing and other print software parameters to use the borderless option correctly."

The Epson Stylus Pro GS6000 can attain printing resolutions of up to 1440 x 440dpi and has a smallest droplet sized of 3.7 picolitres. It prints at speeds of up to 25 square metres per hour using Epson's Variable-sized, Ink Droplet and MicroWeave half-toning technologies.

It delivers fast-drying, scratch-resistant prints that are water and UV resistant for up to one and a half years without lamination.