The release marks the first collaboration for MS with JK Group for inks and Caldera for RIPs. All three companies are part of the Dover Corporation. All three units (the 4320, 4180 and 3180) will begin shipping next month.

The 4320 runs at a top speed, in high speed mode, of 289sqm/hr, with the 4180 at 202sqm/hr and 3180 at 124sqm/hr in the same mode. The machines’ dye-sublimation JK Group inks are uniquely formulated for their Kyocera print heads, with the 4180 and 4320 running either four or eight channels, and the 3180 running four.

The machines are suitable for a number of products, including flags, banners, wraps, POS displays and backlit signage. Printing can be carried out direct-to-fabric or onto paper transfer.

MS Printing Solutions vice president of sales and marketing Joseph Dawson said: “This is the first collaboration of the three companies to bring a soft signage solution to the market. It’s extremely fast and has some really interesting colours so we are very excited to see this go to market.”

Dawson added that he was impressed with the new Caldera RIP feature, which can rip files directly to the computer and store them there, significantly boosting productivity.