Discover SGK’s Latest Leap in Print Technology: Introducing the HP Indigo 15K Digital Press

PITTSBURGH, PA. August 12, 2024 – Through ongoing investments in our business and relentless pursuit of cutting-edge print technologies, we are excited to unveil the latest addition to our lineup: the HP Indigo 15K digital press. This press marks a substantial advancement in the field of printing, and here’s a glimpse into how.

The Benefits
Transitioning from the HP Indigo 5600 to the HP Indigo 15K signifies a significant evolution in digital printing technology. The advancements and benefits of implementing the new press include:

1. Enhanced Performance: The HP Indigo 15K offers improved speed and efficiency, allowing for faster turnaround times and increased productivity.
2. Higher Print Quality: With enhanced resolution and color accuracy, the 15K delivers superior print quality, making it suitable for a wider range of applications including high-end marketing materials and packaging.
3. Expanded Capabilities: New features such as expanded substrate options and specialty inks enable more creative and versatile printing solutions.
4. Environmental Sustainability: The 15K incorporates eco-friendly technologies, reducing waste and energy consumption while maintaining high standards of print output.
5. Operational Efficiency: Increased output resulting from enhanced production efficiency, nearly doubling the maximum sheet size to 29.5” x 20.8”.
6. Color Gamut: The 7 color channels enhance our capability to reproduce an extended OGV (orange, green, violet) color spectrum. Also offering the flexibility to use bright opaque white, true spot colors, and a range of specialty options such as invisible yellow, fluorescents, and gloss clears.

In essence, the transition to the HP Indigo 15K represents a leap forward in print technology, offering advanced capabilities that meet the evolving needs of the printing industry while maintaining high standards of quality and sustainability.

In with the NEW
Our partnership with HP places our print business at a distinct advantage in the market. HP consistently ensures our team is informed about the latest advancements in industry technology, and selecting the HP Indigo 15K digital press was a natural choice for our innovative investment.

Ongoing Offerings
Implementing this new press into our facility allows SGK to advance our offerings by enhancing our capabilities while continuing to deliver the key services that our clients value. Key offerings that will persist with the implementation of the new press include SGK’s G7 certification, the utilization of HP’s base ink set, leveraging the HP Indigo platform, and maintaining offset press quality standards.

1. The new press will achieve G7 color certification at both the press and facility levels, aligning seamlessly with our current color standards across all print equipment and technologies.
2. Utilizing the same base ink set as the HP Indigo 5600 ensures our team maintains utmost confidence in ink variables such as adhesion, priming needs, cracking, color gamut, and post-press coating requirements.
3. Remaining within the HP Indigo platform ensures our operators, trained to levels 1 and 2, are well-prepared to maximize its capabilities.
4. The press offers offset-quality advantages in digital print with a print resolution of 812 dpi (2438 x 2438).

Not only can we print at lightning speed with the exceptional quality of our new press, but we also ensure each piece is finished to the highest standards. Stay tuned for upcoming advancements in finishing at SGK later this year!

Interested in learning more about how we can advance your current print experience with our new digital press? Contact us here to speak to a member of our team.