HP Latex 315 (54 inch /1.37m) Large Format Printer

MANUFACTURER INFORMATION

HP Latex proprietary technology provides innovation in versatility, flexibility and durability, driving the transformation of the industry and expanding applications to the interior decoration market. Introduced in 2009 as a result of over ten years of research, development, and investment, thousands of HP Latex Ink systems are now employed worldwide and have printed more than 35 million square meters. HP Latex offers the versatility to cover applications including retail and outdoor advertising, event and exhibition graphics, vehicle graphics and interior decoration. The water-based formulation of HP Latex Inks meets high environmental standards that improve the work environment and meet customers’ environmental objectives for indoor displays and wall coverings.

HP Latex proprietary technology makes it possible to obtain high quality at production speeds at no extra cost compared to solvent printing technology. Versatility of media, including coated and uncoated substrates deliver odourless prints and do not require ventilation, moving the industry to healthier printing. The smooth, flexible ink layer is ideal for stretching and framing canvases. User replaceable printheads maintain image quality over the life of the printer. Scalable printhead technology enables a range of products with speeds ideal for low to medium volume printing. Delivery times are shortened; prints come out completely dry, and can be laminated immediately. Maintenance is reduced with HP water-based Latex Inks, which do not require daily manual cleaning and printers can be turned off overnight, on weekends, or longer. The HP Latex 300 Series printers are third generation technology.

HP Latex Ink Cartridges feature built-in electronic intelligence that communicates ink colour, remaining ink quantity and other information for the printer. HP Latex Inks are water-based inks that combine the best characteristics of solvent inks and water-based inks. Water give HP Latex inks the high surface tension, low viscosity and energetic vapour bubble that are ideal for use in thermal HP inkjet printheads. Composed of more than 60% water, HP Latex Inks offer important benefits to commercial and industrial production environments – water produces no VOCs (volatile organic compounds), requires no special handling, and is non-toxic, non-flammable and non-combustible. Humectants, wetting agents and additives are used to obtain required performance characteristics for an ink.

The HP Latex 315 Printer features a print zone, located on the printer platen under the scanning carriage. Here heaters evaporate some of the water, allowing the concentrated humectants and wetting agents to soften the surface of uncoated vinyl for better adhesion of the colourant layer. Remaining liquids in the ink film are evaporated by curing zone dryers to produce a completely dry and odourless print that can be immediately handled, stored, shipped or displayed indoors. The HP Optimizer interacts with HP Latex Inks to rapidly immobilize pigments on the surface of the print and achieve high image quality at high productivity.

Environmental Certifications and Eco Labels Overview:

Since 1992, HP focuses on specific environment impacts through its Design for Environment (DfE) program. DfE is an engineering perspective where the environmentally related characteristics of a product, process, or facility are optimized. Together, HP’s environmental stewards and product designers consider impact on the design of every product and solution, from the smallest ink cartridges to entire data centres. HP Latex Printing Technologies provide many opportunities to reduce and recycle. Below are the certifications for the HP Latex 315 Printer, HP 831 Latex Ink Cartridges, and selected HP Media.

EL ECOLOGO Certification to UL 2801 demonstrates that HP Latex Inks meet a range of stringent criteria related to human health and environmental conditions. UL GREENGUARD GOLD Certification to UL 2818 means HP Latex products are certified to GREENGUARD standards for low chemical emissions into indoor air during product usage. HP Wall Art printed on HP PVC-free wall paper and other prints on HP PVC-free wall paper printed with HP Latex Inks meet AgBB criteria for health-related evaluation of VOC (volatile organic compounds) emissions of indoor building product. Rated A+ per Emissions dans l’air interieur refers to the level of emission of volatile substances in indoor air posing health risks if inhaled. Eco Mark Certification Number 14142007 is for the HP 831 Latex Ink Cartridges, certified by the Eco mark Office of Japan Environment Association. Energy Star qualified means the HP Latex 115 Print and Cut Solution meets strict energy efficiency guidelines without sacrificing performance and are EPEAT registered. Additionally, other certifications for some medias/textiles include EN22 standards for wash ability and colourfastness and Euro Class Standard Class B4 for flame retardant and CE Mark Type II (ASTMF793) compliant for durability characteristics.

HP printing materials are designed together with HP Latex Inks and HP Latex printers provide optimal image quality, consistency, and reliability. These include HP PVC-free Wall Paper (FSC and UL GREENGUARD GOLD Certified), HP Permanent Gloss Adhesive Vinyl (REACH compliant), HP Backlit Polyester Film (recyclable), and HP Premium Satin Canvas.