HP has just launched the HP Indigo 6K+ Digital Press and will be running live demos of the press at Labelexpo Europe, where attendees can see first-hand how this future-ready platform helps businesses scale with confidence.
The Indigo 6K+ Digital Press is built on the industry-leading HP Indigo 6K Digital Press. The new HP Indigo 6K+ sets the benchmark for versatility in digital label production as it introduces innovative advancements in AI-powered tools, automation, scalability, and press robustness.
Operated by the new SmartControlSystem, which has been designed to improve diagnostics, uptime and press reliability for enhanced robustness, it efficiently manages short- to medium-volume label production with intelligent automation and exceptional precision. With the new integrated system, converters can produce more jobs per shift while minimising waste and reducing unplanned maintenance interruptions.
A suite of automation and AI-powered tools powers the HP Indigo 6K+ with optimised production efficiency through solutions such as the HP PrintOS Suite, Automatic Alert Agent 2.0 (AAA 2.0), HP Spot Master, and HP Nio. The latest innovations empower operators with real time insights, shorter setup, intuitive troubleshooting, and automated colour management.
With a wide substrate range and support for complex applications such as smart labels with brand protection features and data-driven design tools, the HP Indigo 6K+ also empowers converters to diversify into new markets.
Built for high-mix job baskets, this press elevates versality by enabling converters to seamlessly switch between jobs without sacrificing time or quality. From pressure-sensitive labels to shrink sleeves, in-mold labels (IML), wrap-arounds, laminated tubes, flexible packaging, and folding carton, the press unlocks new opportunities in virtually any label vertical.
Featuring seven ink stations and spot colours, the HP Indigo 6K+ covers up to 97 per cent of the colour gamut and the industry’s broadest range of specialty inks – including Silver ElectroInk, Invisible and Fade-Resistant inks, and a comprehensive White ink portfolio.
Enabling a shorter job setup and execution also means the HP indigo 6K+ reduces media-related CO₂ emissions per job by up to 20 per cent and cuts media waste. This new digital press enables production with a wide range of substrates that can contain recycled and renewable materials and helps converters to produce sustainable labels.
“This press is designed to help converters confidently say ‘yes’ to any label job today and in the future. With intelligent automation, embedded AI, advanced diagnostics, and a proven digital platform at its core, the HP Indigo 6K+ opens up infinite opportunities for growth,” HP Indigo vice-president and general manager Noam Zilbershtain said.
HP’s beta customers have reported “great satisfaction” with the ability of the HP Indigo 6K+ to increase robustness and productivity and deliver unmatched quality and versatility.
“At Geostick, we are constantly striving to stay ahead of the market by integrating cutting-edge digital print solutions into our operations,” Geostick production manager Tom Schouten said.
“As one of the early adopters of the original HP Indigo 6K, we’ve seen firsthand how HP Indigo technology continually evolves to meet the demands of more and more modern production floors.
“With the HP Indigo 6K+, we’re now experiencing even greater image stability along with advancements in troubleshooting that have streamlined maintenance and reduced downtime.”
HP Indigo is distributed by Currie Group in A/NZ.
