Epson SurePress L4533AW vs. HP Indigo 6900
Posted by BK on 19th Jun 2019
Epson and HP offer other models of their label presses. The Epson SurePress L4533AW and the HP Indigo 6900 are packed with features. Here’s how these two digital label presses compare.
| Epson SurePress L4533AW | HP Indigo 6900 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price range | $276,795 | Million dollar range |
| Technology | Epson MicroPiezo Inkjet Technology | HP Liquid Electrophotography |
| Ink type |
Epson SurePress AQ
inks; industrial quality, water based, resin coated pigment ink system; Cyan,
Magenta, Yellow, Black (Standard or Matte),
Orange, Green, White (L-4533AW) |
HP Indigo ElectroInk; CMYK; IndiChrome 6- or 7-process color; additional process colors include 3 whites, fade resistant colors, florescent pink, silver, off-press spot inks, and invisible (security) inks |
| Media type |
13.14-inch width;
standard self-adhesive label stock and film (no pre-coating required);
semi-gloss, gloss and matte
paper stock, clear and metallic films (L-4533AW), BOPP, PET, and Yupo |
13.39-inch web width; label stock, paper, films, and paper board |
| Print quality | 720 dpi | 812 dpi |
| Color gamut | Wide range of colors thanks to its 7-color ink set | Supports PANTONE PLUS®, PANTONE MATCHING SYSTEM®, PANTONE Goe™ |
| Speed | 5 meters per minute (16 feet per minute) | Up to 98 ft per min in 4-color mode |
| Press Dimensions | 12.43' x 6.06' x 6.6' | 19’ x 12.9’ x12.9’ |
| Uses | Prime labels and packaging; clear and metallized films; short- to mid-run production | Labels, shrink sleeves, and packaging; large production runs |
| Best for | Mid-sized manufacturers, commercial printing facilities, and converters | Large manufacturers and converters with high volume requirements |
| Maintenance and operation | In-line maintenance; simple, automated operation |
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