Vanguard Digital Unveils New Flatbed Printer at PRINTING United

Vanguard Digital Printing Systems, a Durst Group Company, continues its commitment to offering innovative products to its customers with the unveiling of its brand-new, hyper-productive flatbed printer at the 2026 PRINTING United Expo.

The New Cumberland Flatbed Printer | Credit: Vanguard Digital

The Cumberland combines exceptional productivity, outstanding image quality and incredible versatility to help print providers take on more work and turn jobs faster. From signage and displays to packaging, décor and industrial applications, Cumberland offers advanced automation, easy and quick media handling and reliable performance, increasing production capacity and unlocking new opportunities in today’s fast and demanding market.

“Cumberland is yet another step forward in Vanguard’s ‘Productivity Redefined’ evolution,” said Jim Peterson, Founding Partner and COO of Vanguard Digital. “We understand that our customers are constantly looking for ways to produce more, improve efficiency and take on new opportunities, all while reducing costs and risks. Cumberland was designed around those needs, combining robust features for speed and automation with the flexibility to adapt as needs change. We’re very excited to have a printer as powerful as this in our portfolio, and we know our customers will feel the same way.”

There are several elements of Cumberland that make it a powerful solution for print service providers (PSPs), but some of the key features include:

• HyperVQ, Vanguard’s newly developed Printhead Array engineered specifically for Cumberland, with up to three rows of Kyocera printheads for exceptional productivity and image quality
• Print speeds of up to 6,588 sq. ft./hr. and 164 boards per hour
• Completely redesigned control software interface for more intuitive operation, faster job setup and improved production efficiency
• Multi-board Mode for high-efficiency printing across multiple boards
• CMYK with optional White + Varnish ink channels for expanded application potential
• Magnetic linear drive control on both the X and Y axes for precise dot placement at high print speeds
• Variable-drop technology and 4 picoliter drop sizes for improved color gradients and smoothing capability
• Digitally controlled, nine-zone vacuum system for efficient hold-down and easy transitions between jobs
• Can be paired with Durst’s Produce Automate — Vanguard Edition RIP solution to further streamline job preparation, automation and output
• Optional Harpeth Automation System integration

Like the entire Vanguard portfolio, Cumberland is designed to be upgradeable, giving customers the ability to invest in what they need today while providing a clear path to greater capability and productivity tomorrow. Together, these features create a powerful production platform designed to help print service providers increase throughput, improve efficiency, and take on new opportunities.

Named after the Cumberland River that has shaped and carved Tennessee’s landscape, Cumberland reflects the strength, persistence and forward movement embodied by Vanguard Digital.