Fujifilm (Hall 8b, stand A25) is demonstrating its XR-1200F developer waste reduction and water re-use system at drupa 2012.

The XR-1200F is designed to reduce pre-press developer waste and water use and is compatible with Brillia HD LH-PJE/PLE/PXE lo-chem plates that have been processed using Fujifilm developer.

It works by taking the waste chemistry from the processor and splitting it into concentrated waste and distilled water, which can then be plumbed straight back into the water tank in the processor.

Fujifilm European marketing communications manager Graham Leeson said the XR-1200F could reduce waste chemistry by 70%-90% on top of the 70%-80% reduction enabled by the ZAC processor.

"For high-volume plate users, the addition of this product will help further reduce their processing costs," he added. "And it will help firms with ISO 14001 to achieve the required annual reduction in their environmental impact."

Fujifilm announced the XR-1200F in February as part of its "Design for Environment" strategy to reduce the impact of its products on the environment. It has already sold 1,200 units in Japan.

The manufacturer is now looking to roll the launch out in Europe and the US, with commercial availability in both regions expected in the coming quarter.

The XR-1200F is based on "low pressure/low temperature distillation" using a heat pump system that has been developed from technologies already used in the ZAC processor.

Fujifilm said that in addition to helping printers reduce waste volume and water consumption, the XR-1200F can also cut the cost of waste treatment and reduce the CO2 emissions generated by the transport and incineration of waste.

Fujifilm says the XR-1200F will help firms with ISO 14001 to achieve their environmental targets