Publish date: 24.04.25

If you’ve landed on this article, you’re probably weighing the differences between these two industry-leading devices. We’ll break down what they have in common, highlight the key differences, explore where each one shines—and ultimately, share our verdict on which might be the better fit for your needs.

The Fujifilm Revoria Press PC1120 and the Xerox Iridesse Production Press are flagship digital production colour presses built for commercial print providers who demand both high throughput and premium-quality output. Both platforms offer 6-colour dry toner or ink printing, advanced media handling, and support for speciality effects, making them competitive choices in a market that increasingly values both speed and creativity. However, differences in engine architecture, colour application strategy, workflow integration, and embellishment capabilities make them suited for slightly different print professionals.

From an engineering standpoint, the Revoria PC1120 is built around Fujifilm’s proprietary dry toner engine, developed in-house following the company’s split from Fuji Xerox. It delivers native 2400 × 2400 dpi resolution and prints at up to 120 A4 ppm, matching the rated speed of the Xerox Iridesse. Its ultra-fine toner particles and 10-bit colour processing support rich, smooth gradients, especially when utilising Fujifilm’s standout Pink toner. The Iridesse, developed by Xerox with technology rooted in years of experience in the digital press sector, also outputs at 2400 × 2400 dpi and 120 ppm. It features Xerox’s low-melt EA toner and Colour FLX Technology, which allows metallics and clear varnish to be applied both under and over CMYK in a single pass.

Where the Revoria excels is in its colour gamut expansion, driven by this Pink toner. This addition significantly enhances vibrancy in photographic applications, particularly in skin tones, floral imagery, and fashion-related materials. The Revoria also supports speciality colours like Gold, Silver, White, and Clear, and offers automation in colour calibration and registration through its Revoria Flow DFE. Combined with its workflow tools and compatibility with EFI Fiery RIPs, the system is suited for short-run packaging, educational materials, and variable data printing (VDP) jobs where colour consistency and fast job turnaround are key.

On the other hand, the Xerox Iridesse is engineered for maximum embellishment flexibility and high-end, premium finishing. Its hallmark is the ability to layer metallic and clear effects in a single pass with precision, making it ideal for applications such as luxury direct mail, high-end catalogues, premium labels, and event stationery. The press supports White toner as both an underlay and overlay, allowing for opaque, vibrant printing on dark or coloured media—something particularly valuable in retail and packaging prototypes. Integration with FreeFlow Core and EFI Fiery EX-P workflows gives the Iridesse powerful automation options for imposition, job ticketing, and colour management, while compatibility with XMPie enables complex personalised print campaigns with rich graphical elements.

On top of its already impressive embellishment features, the Xerox Iridesse offers a Fluorescent Pink dry ink as an optional enhancement, further expanding its creative potential. This can be used to create eye-catching highlights, or bold design accents that glow under UV or bright sunlight. This addition empowers designers to push creative boundaries even further, enabling vibrant, standout pieces for advertising, packaging, and event collateral. Combined with Iridesse’s ability to layer these effects seamlessly with metallics, clear varnish, and standard CMYK, this Fluorescent Pink Ink opens new doors for delivering truly differentiated, high-impact print applications.

Both presses support a wide range of media weights from 52 to 400 gsm and offer long-sheet printing up to 1,200 mm, opening doors to six-panel brochures, gatefolds, and custom signage. Each platform includes full finishing suites—booklet-making, creasing, folding, and trimming—making them suitable for inline finishing workflows. Substrate compatibility includes coated and uncoated stocks, synthetics, and textured media, and both devices are modular and field-upgradable to accommodate evolving business needs.

In terms of deployment numbers globally, the Revoria is gaining traction in Asia-Pacific and emerging markets, with growing interest in EMEA and North America. It’s priced to appeal to print providers looking to break into higher-value colour work without overextending their capital budget. The Iridesse, by contrast, has a more established footprint in North America and Europe, supported by Xerox’s mature service infrastructure and extensive partner network. Combined with world-class support services, its positioning leans slightly more premium, reflecting its robust feature set and embellishment engine.

The final weigh-in

Both the Fujifilm Revoria PC1120 and the Xerox Iridesse are exceptional digital presses capable of producing stunning colour work across a wide variety of substrates and formats. The Revoria stands out for its colour gamut capabilities and efficient job automation, especially in photo-intensive and short-run commercial applications. However, the Xerox Iridesse ultimately holds the edge for businesses prioritising embellishment, creative metallic layering, and high-margin speciality printing. With more mature workflow integrations, advanced layering control, and broad global support, the Iridesse positions itself as a more complete solution for businesses aiming to differentiate through premium effects and the very highest quality output.

If your print business is expanding into high-value, design-driven applications, and embellishment is part of your strategic growth, the Xerox Iridesse may offer the more compelling long-term ROI and future-proofing through its platform feature sets.

Turn your business into a print powerhouse

As a Xerox Platinum Concessionaire, Xeretec offers comprehensive consultancy services that help customers fully leverage the press’s advanced capabilities—from colour management and workflow optimisation to embellishment strategy and ROI tracking. Our team of specialists provides tailored onboarding, support for operator training, and ongoing technical support to ensure smooth integration into existing production environments. With a deep understanding of the Iridesse platform and the commercial print market in the UK&I, we can help print providers unlock new revenue streams and maximise the value of their investment.

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