A New Chapter For Solvent Signage One Platform & Endless Possibilities
For over a decade, the solvent-signage market has been defined by a practical divide: on one side, robust, high-throughput platforms engineered for durable outdoor applications; on the other, fine-droplet systems optimised for high-resolution indoor graphics. Each addressed a distinct need, forcing print service providers (PSPs) to manage mixed fleets and accept trade-offs in speed, precision, and cost from job to job.
In 2023, 360DPI and Ricoh Printing Solutions Europe (RPSE) launched a joint initiative to transform the Indian solvent signage market. Early success with partners such as Digital Innovations sparked strong industry interest and paved the way for deeper collaboration with leaders in electronics, RIP software, and ink chemistry. The result is a next-generation solvent printing platform equipped with a specialised version of RICOH’s acclaimed Gen5 (MH54 Series) printhead—a breakthrough that unites precision, speed, and durability in one seamless solution. The result is a fully-integrated solution designed to deliver both the precision and image fidelity long demanded in signage printing, effectively bridging this long-standing gap.
However, breakthrough components alone are not enough; they require the vision and expertise of an OEM to transform them into real-world solutions. That’s where RPSE has leveraged the partners like Colors Digital India (CDI), AT Inks, Digital Innovations, Astrojet, and Sunriser Technologies with their great market experience. At Media Expo 2025 New Delhi, their new solvent platform will make its debut, combining precision, durability, and affordability in a single machine that sets a new benchmark for the entire market.
Collaboration at the foundation
At the heart of the entire system lies a special version of RICOH’s cutting-edge MH54XX Series Printhead—an industry benchmark for precision and performance. Engineered for excellence, it delivers ultra-fine droplet control and exceptional durability, ensuring vibrant, consistent output even in the most demanding production environments.
Driving this innovation is a next-generation electronics platform from 360DPI, RICOH’s trusted printhead partner in India. Purpose-built to unlock the full potential of the MH54XX Series for solvent signage, this advanced control system guarantees rock-solid stability and high-speed jetting without compromising accuracy—empowering PSPs to achieve flawless results at true production speeds.
Speaking with 360DPI’s Co-founder Abhishek Verma, he explains, “The Gen5 is a remarkable printhead, but it can only deliver its full potential when the drive electronics, waveform and inks are perfectly aligned. He continues, “That’s where our work at 360DPI comes in ensuring machine integration, stability and production reliability.”
On the software side, the system leverages ColorGate’s renowned Production Server 25—reimagined specifically for solvent workflows. This advanced RIP solution delivers unparalleled colour accuracy, seamless gradients, and consistent results across a wide range of substrates, ensuring every print meets the highest standards of quality.
Completing the ecosystem, AT Inks’ premium solvent formulations—enhanced with a custom-developed waveform—unlock maximum colour vibrancy, superior adhesion, and long-lasting durability. Together, these innovations create a powerful synergy that drives exceptional performance and stunning output. In InkJet the idiom is ‘it all starts with the fluid.’ AT Ink’s Managing Director Neerav Goswamy echoes that sentiment, “We didn’t just supply an ink, we worked with RICOH to produce something that tied the solution together.” He continues, “The printhead compatibility testing from RICOH and Waveforms from 360DPI make the jetting smoother, the colours richer, and the printhead lifetime longer”
This collaboration signifies that ‘Make in India’ isn’t just a tagline—it’s a call to arms for the printing industry to form close collaborations and utilise the broad capabilities in engineering that RPSE has seen in all its Indian partners. “The Indian market is extremely price sensitive, but it also demands quality,” tells Tejinder Singh, Director of Colors Digital India (CDI). “With this launch, we’re showing that print businesses don’t need to compromise—they can achieve both high-resolution indoor work and durable outdoor prints on one platform, without doubling their investment.”
This launch marks a significant milestone for the team RPSE and their partners. The results of this collaborative effort will be shown at Media Expo 2025 New Delhi which is scheduled to take place from October 3–5, 2025 at Bharat Mandapam (Paragati Maidan).
