ON THE ROAD -- German Tour Opens Printers' Eyes Wide

On the other hand, the 10-color perfector has more mechanical parts that can lead to issues with wear, cleaning and maintenance, Uhlig says. "I see a good future for large-format presses."

In a special presentation for the U.S. printers, Ralf Sammeck, president and CEO of KBA North America, pointed out that the parent company is the oldest press manufacturer in the world and is still family owned. The first "KBA" press was manufactured in 1814, even though the company wasn't officially founded until 1817.