Vanguard announces Natchez UV-LED flatbed digital printer

Vanguard Natchez

Vanguard Digital Printing Systems, a Durst Group Company, debuted a new UV-LED printer, Natchez.

Natchez was engineered with the most challenging substrates in mind, from wood to corrugated boards, the company said. With the ability to add up to three rows of Kyocera 4pl variable-drop printheads, Natchez offers speeds up to 3,875 sq. ft./hr. and resolutions up to 1800 dpi. Combined with an enhanced vacuum table, machined to a flatness of ±50 microns, Natchez delivers precise dot placement and perfect registration from print to print.

“The Natchez embodies the spirit of growth and innovation that Vanguard Digital stands for,” said Jim Peterson, Founder and COO of Vanguard Digital. “We pride ourselves on listening to our customers, and our adaptability to current industry trends and demands. With this, we have designed a workhorse printer that not only tackles tough substrates but does so with remarkable efficiency and sustainability. The Natchez, as well as our other technological advances, is a direct reflection of our dedication to pushing print technology further, and our commitment to our partners to help them achieve, grow and produce more.”

Key features of Natchez include:

• Enhanced vacuum table with 127,000 1/8th-inch holes for superior media stability
• Turbo 5-horsepower blower motor for maximum substrate hold-down
• Dual-zone vacuum system for simultaneous setup and printing
• Magnetic linear drive control for precise drop placement for sharper lines and text
• Optional White + Varnish ink channels in addition to CMYK channels for expanded application versatility
• Eco-friendly LED curing system for energy savings and reduced consumables
• Available in two models, the Natchez 300 and Natchez 3220

The VIPA inks used in the Natchez printer are UL GREENGUARD Gold certified and meet stringent low chemical and VOC emission standards. Products with this certification are proven to contribute to healthier indoor air quality by emitting extremely low levels of thousands of chemicals, making them ideal for printed materials in sensitive environments like nurseries, schools, and healthcare facilities.