PRINT SHOW 2026
At the event, there were plenty of live demonstrations, with many companies showing the best of what their printers can do, whether it was large format printing, textured printing or printing stickers or designs onto a myriad of media. Launches Some of the big names at The Print Show took the opportunity to launch new products or give new models their public debut. For instance, Mimaki showcased three new UV flatbed printers: the large-format JFX220-2515, and the small-format UJF200 Series (UJF200-3042 and UJF200-6042). These models have been developed to make advanced UV printing easier to operate and more accessible to print service providers, the new products combine simplified workflows and increased automation to support more efficient, productive print operations. Elsewhere, Konica Minolta Business Solutions (UK) Ltd showcased the capabilities of its AccurioPress C14010S series production press through a collaboration with artist Greg Horn, whose works have appeared on the cover of Marvel, DC and Star Wars comic books. Visitors had the opportunity to claim one of 300 limited-edition artworks made for The Print Show. Each piece was printed on the AccurioPress C14010S series installed at Konica Minolta’s Client Engagement Centre Meanwhile, CMYUK took the largest stand in the show’s history, allowing it to showcase a range of leading kit, including the EFI VUTEk M3h 3.2m wide UV LED hybrid printer. Epson also had a large presence at the show, and debuted three new solutions, which aim to help businesses break into new markets. On the stand was the SureColor V4000, a compact A1+ UV flatbed printer designed for precise promotional and industrial printing, as well as the SureColor G9000, which is
aimed at the growing direct-to-film sector or high-volume commercial garment decoration and textile transfers. Fujifilm also showcased its range of Revoria production presses – including the new Revoria PC2120 and Fujifilm’s ‘This Changes Everything’ campaign – as well as the ApeosPro C810 press; Revoria PressReady workflow software; and the Acuity Triton wide format printer, featuring Fujifilm’s water-based, UV-curable AQUAFUZE ink technology.
Visitors saw how Fujifilm’s print and workflow technologies can help printers ‘Make More’, from taking on more applications and adding value through speciality colours, to improving efficiency through automation. Fujifilm’s SUPER COLOUR capabilities extend print beyond standard CMYK, with additional colours and effects for more distinctive applications. Knowledge transfer The Print Show again had an engaging series of speaker sessions, with experts from across the sector imparting their knowledge on a range of issues that were relevant to delegates. For instance, Ben Large, head of cyber and CISO at Cybit talked about how to precent cyber attacks and avoid supply chain shocks – something that is becoming increasingly relevant with the advances in AI. AI was a recurring theme in the sessions,
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