HP Latex Flatbed Printers

What is an HP latex flatbed printer?

The HP latex R printer series is a flatbed printer solution that can accommodate both rigid and flexible applications. HP’s R series flatbed printers use water as a carrier for latex resin to print on a wide range of materials with heat technology for fast drying time, allowing for a wide range of quality projects to be produced efficiently and ready-to-use.

What ink does an HP latex flatbed printer use?

Latex printers use water-based ink with latex polymers. To support high quality and durable prints, this ink is light-fade resistant, scratch resistant, and chemical resistant. They are also non-flammable, non-combustible, contain zero hazardous air pollutants and don’t require special ventilation.

SMARTECH offers a range of compatible HP latex inks. Purchase through our e-store or contact us to connect with your local expert.

What materials can be used with an HP latex flatbed printer?

HP Latex printers can print on a wide range of materials with durable, scratch resistant results. Compatible substrates include paper, cardboard, self-adhesive vinyl, aluminum panels, fabric, canvas, PVC banners, foam board, wallpaper and more.

SMARTECH offers a range of compatible print materials. Purchase through our e-store or contact us to connect with your local expert.

How fast is an HP latex flatbed printer?

Speed will vary between models, however as a reference, the HP Latex R2000 Plus can print high quality at speeds of 43 m² per hour (463 ft² per hour). In addition to print speed, latex ink is quick to dry and ready-for-use straight off the output tray allowing for same-day project turnaround.

How sustainable are latex printers?

HP latex machines and their inks are certified eco-friendly and energy efficient, making them a sustainable printer choice. HP latex inks are UL ECOLOGO and UL GREENGUARD Gold certified, meeting a range of environmental performance standards and human health criteria. HP latex printers are also ENERGY STAR accredited for their energy efficiency.  

To assess if a HP latex printer meets your sustainability goals, all HP latex printers can be assessed with the Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT).

How quickly does latex printing dry?

Printed materials with HP latex ink dry the instant they leave the output tray; ready to laminate or for same day delivery.

Is latex ink suitable for outdoor projectors?

Latex ink is durable both indoors and outdoors.

Is latex ink durable?

Latex ink is extremely durable, light-fade resistant, scratch and abrasion resistant.

How can I find out more about HP’s Latex Printer solutions?

Contact our team at SMARTECH Business Systems for expert advice on our range of HP latex printers, compatible consumables and other solutions.

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