FB-950 proves to be jewel in the crown for Pink Panther

Pink Panther is an eight-year-old company specialising in the exhibitions, signage and short-run, quick turnround digital market. Jon Stephens, managing director, said of the decision to buy the new large-format flatbed machine: "The HP brand name was important and we were impressed by the quality of the FB-950 shown at the demonstration. It's a full colour machine that complements our wide-format portfolio and gives us a tool to print on any substrate up to 50mm thick including Foamex, banner materials, polypropylene and even doors."

The company looked at a broad range of options over a 24 month period before coming down in favour of the FB-950. It can handle media up to 2.5 m wide and to almost any length in sheets or rolls.

"It is very easy to switch between different substrates and the set up time is minimal," said Stephens. "The Rip and software are very user friendly and we are going to find the roll-to-roll mechanism very useful. It arms us to keep ahead of our competitors in terms of capability but also quality. Its maximum running speed is 80m2/hr but we are happy to run it at the slower production mode for 80% of our work."

Pink Panther praises the touchscreen controlled HP unit, where changing ink and running and switching jobs is easy, and is equally pleased with the service and support provided by PaperCo.

"PaperCo held our hand throughout the installation as the machine was new technology for our staff. The service levels and the training have been good throughout," added Stephens. ?

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