Seiko has announced that its ColorPainter H2 Series printers and GX 3M inkset are now part of the 3M MCS Warranty Programme, which guarantees the intended life of a finished graphic.

Available in the UK through Colourgen, the ColorPainter104" H2-104S and the 74" H2-74S can print in either eight- and four-colour configurations at maximum speeds of up to 100sqm an hour.

GX 3M inks are "vibrant, flexible, inks" designed for use in the H2 Series printers and are suitable for use in production on 3M branded opaque, translucent and reflective graphic films.

Suitable applications include fleet and vehicle graphics, indoor and outdoor signs, as well as promotional graphics.

Colourgen product marketing manager Melanie Enser said: "It’s a great testament to the Seiko II ColorPainter H2 Series that 3M have included this printer with GX inks in their prestigious MCS Warranty Programme.

"It is something that every manufacturer wants and gives end users another solid reason to purchase this excellent printer."
Last month Seiko launched what it claimed were the world's first mild solvent fluorescent inks.

Distributed in the UK by Colourgen, the new Neon Yellow and Neon Pink inks are compatible with the Seiko's ColorPainter W-54S and 64S wide-format printers.

Available now, the two inks have been optimised to work with the manufacturer's ColorPainter GX inkset and can work as spot colours or as part of the CMYK process.