Signmaster Systems will now sell the EFI Wide Format series of UV-curable printers in the UK, it has been announced. Formerly known as Rastek, the range includes the T1000 flat-bed, the R3225 3.2m roll-to-roll machine and the H652 hybrid, which will take a 'prominent position' in the company's Shropshire showroom.

The H652 handles substrates up to 65" (162.6cm) wide and produces CMYK plus white at 'photographic' quality using variable drop greyscale print-heads. In its highest resolution setting, EFI says the machine will achieve 7.43sq m/hr at 600dpi, switching to 42.27sq m/hr at 300dpi in Express mode. A vacuum belt drive is used to ensure stable transportation for both rigid and flexible media.

"We thought carefully about what we could offer customers to evolve their business and drive top-line revenue while reducing costs," comments Phil George, managing director. "Having access to EFI's Wide Format printer line means we will have more opportunities to help their businesses reach new levels of competitiveness, profitability and growth."

EFI's wide-format printers will sit alongside options from Mimaki and Roland at Signmaster, plus Rollover laminators and a range of consumables. Visitors are invited to attend an open day at its premises on October 2nd and 3rd.