Go green with HP Designjet L Series Latex Printers’ water-based inkjet inks now available in Sri Lan

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HP recently announced that ‘HP Latex Inks’ are the first water-based inkjet inks to achieve the ‘Sustainable Product Certification’ from UL Environment, a business unit of Underwriters Laboratories (UL).

Certification under the UL Environmental Standard for Sustainability for Printing Inks (UL2801) (1) demonstrates that an ink that meets a range of stringent criteria related to both human health and environmental considerations.

UL is a global independent safety science company. Its Environment business works to advance global sustainability, environmental health and safety. It hopes to achieve this by supporting the development of environmentally preferable products, services and organizations.

In an event held recently held in Colombo HP together with Ninehearts to educated Sri Lanka signage and display print service providers and customers on advantages of Latex Technology and how they can go green by using latex water base ink in both their signage and display printing requirements.

Speaking at the occasion Mr. Jack Zhao/ Latex Media Solution Engineer/ Hewlett-Packard Information Technology R&D (Shanghai) explained on how the HP’s Latex printing technology enables high quality prints on a broader range of media and substrates, thus making it ideal for a large variety of applications suitable for both outdoor and indoor use..

Another speaker, Dickson Poon/ Regional Business Development Manager/ Graphics Solutions Business, HP Southeast Asia, also shared on the key benefits of using prints from HP’s Latex Ink Technology. “Asbothconsumers and companies seek environmentally conscious printingoptions, print service providers are looking for new ways to demonstrate their commitmentto sustainability. With HP water-based Latex inks meeting the UL sustainability standard, weare helping our customers gain a competitive edge with a certification that is both recognizedand trusted worldwide.”

Ms Wong Lu Yee, Sales Development Manager/ Graphics Solutions Business, HP Southeast Asia, further added that HP Latex Ink printed on HP PVC-Free Wallpaper are GREENGUARD Children and Schools Certified. This solution produces odorless Wallpaper, ideal for residential, healthcare, restaurants and other sensitive environments, as well as helps improve the work environment.