Technology Focus: Aqueous, Durable Aqueous, Latex, and Resin Printers
And of course, if you are looking for a flatbed printer, HP has a latex printer that will fit that bill as well. This allows a PSP to grow its print offering without introducing a different ink technology into the mix, which can be a challenge when color matching. HP introduced its latex flatbed printer in 2018. A couple unique features are ink curing at a lower temperature and the introduction of the Latex Overcoat as its own channel, which can be turned off to offer maximum adhesion with lamination or post-coating. Another unique aspect of the latex flatbed is white ink that can be taken out when not in use — instantly — and replaced when needed for an “on-demand solution.”
Ray assists association members with information on digital printing as well as digital equipment, materials, and vendor referrals. He oversees training and certification workshops at PRINTING United Alliance. Ray is project manager for both the PDAA Certification program and the PRINTING United Alliance Digital Color Professional Certification program and is an instructor for the Color Management Boot Camps as well as a G7 expert. Ray regularly contributes to the Association's Journal and won the 2016 Swormstedt Award for Best in Class writing in the Digital Printing category. Ray was inducted into the Academy of Screen and Digital Printing Technologies (ASDPT) in 2020. He also works with SkillsUSA to conduct the National Competition for Graphics Imaging Sublimation. Outside of work, Ray enjoys biking, international cuisine and spending time with his three fantastic grandkids.
