Croatian manufacturer Azon has released a new cost-effective wide format printer for small print shops and those looking to diversify.

As a UV LED flatbed hybrid, the Azon Mason can print on substrates including wood, canvas, ceramic tiles, and plastics up to 100m thick with a print area of 590x700mm.

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Tom Ralph, managing director of Australian distributor Graph-Pak, says the machine’s versatility and $50,000 price tag will give printers great return on investment.

“It is ideal for signage, canvas, Screen, pad and photography printers, and well as promotional products, as well as small digital and offset print shops and mum and dad home operators due to its entry-level pricing,” he says.

“It does not have much competition in the market in its price range, with as its hybrid size and configuration offer a tonne of bonus options.”

Mason comes with four colours plus white printing in one pass at 1440dpi from a specially designed bulk ink tanks with an ink monitoring sensor to increase printing capacity.

Ralph says the Mason will be available in Australia in December.

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