St. Paul, Minn. based Midwest Sign & Screen Printing Supply Co. has announced that Gerber Scientific’s new Solara ion has been added to its product offerings. The Gerber Solara ion is a roll-to-roll and flatbed printer designed for durable, vivid outdoor graphics. Equipped with GerberCAT Cationic Inks, the ion offers vibrant colors, a greater adhesion to the substrate, an expanded color gamut and flexibility to print fleet graphics.
The Cold Fire Cure system uses low energy curing technology, enabling users to print on a broader range of substrates. The Gerber Solara ion is expected to be available by May 2008, premiering as an affordable, fully functional, outdoor-durable wide-format UV ink jet printer.