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Actual News about Large Format Printing

2001-03-21

Dear readers,

 

End this month CeBIT will open it’s doors and will show thousands of new products and services. Even if it is not a dedicated sign nor a dedicated digital printing show, most of the leading suppliers will be found in the fairground.

 

Mainly they are gathered in hall 22 but you also will find some in hall 7 as well as in hall 1. Of course, you will find the products done by digital printers all over the show.

 

For those of you looking for a real dedicated sign, printing and publishing show, we recommend to visit VISCOM end of August in Düsseldorf.

 

But now join us on our tour at CeBIT. In the enclosed pages we have collected  information and announcements dedicated to large format.

 

Headlines

 

1. DisplayMaker Mach12 - a new Colorspan                      10. dpi will meet in Atlanta, April 2001

2. BESTAcademy opened its doors                                     11. Postershop 5.5. w/Service Pack1

3. Colorado 4.0 now available                                              12. PressVu™ redefines the value of versatility

4. New UltraVu™ 3360 EC from VUTEk                            13. ORION – a new printer

5. ENCAD – High Quality Prints With 8 Colors                 14. CAMMJET produces nearly original repros

6. New SEAL high-volume wide-format laminator              15. VISCOM opens end of August, Düsseldorf

7. XES introduced new piezo printer                                   16. The Big Picture Conference & Exhibition

8. New Centurion - a new product from GBC                      17. NEO InkJet offers new LFP Inkjet Materials

9. Sihl introduced new film for pop up displays

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DisplayMaker Mach12 - a new printer from Colorspan

Just announced that they will show a revolutionary new printer at CeBit. The DisplayMaker Mach12 is designed to set new standards in the wide-format-realistic printing industry from a technical and operational perspective as the award-winning DisplayMaker Series XII did 2 years ago.

 

Recently MacDermid Colorspan has for the sixth consecutive year won first place awards in the Digital Imaging Marketing Association (DIMA) "printer  shootout", held annually at the Photo Marketing Association (PMA) spring convention and trade show. First prize honors were awarded to ColorSpan for ist entries in wide-format, medium format and small format inkjet printing, defined by the contest rules as over 36", 17" to 35", and 11" or less, respectively.

 

Winning products were selected by DIMA members voting on 108 entries of an identical contest file printed by 28 participating companies. Voters were asked to make their choice on the basis of quality, production and price information supplied with each entry.

 

This year's file was the most challenging yet. It contains many colorful images, 12 Pantone© swatches, some gray patches and a solid black background in an 83 Mb RGB TIFF. The file was perfect for demonstrating the superior quality for which our printing systems are known."

CeBIT: hall 22, booth 25

More: www.colorspan.com

 

 

BESTAcademy opened its doors

Basic training courses about color management, courses about calibration of the entire workflow and courses about  special problems in the prepress and printing environment can be booked now at the BestAcademy in Krefeld.

The offerings will help newcomers as well as well educated prepress people to understand the process and increase productivity and knowledge.

 

BestAcademy is a department of BestColor GmbH which is one of the industry leading software supplier for proofing and printing systems

CeBIT: hall 7, booth A14 and hall 22, booth B34

More: www.best-academy.com

 

 

Colorado 4.0 now available

SCP announced these days the release of version 4.0 of the large format product line: Colorado, Colorado Pro and Alaska.

This new version support for the first time direct web access. New scanners and printer drivers for 6 and 8 color printers are also included.

CeBIT: hall 07, booth C30 and hall 22, booth B28

More: www.scp.de

 

 

New UltraVu™ 3360 EC from VUTEk

There will be no XXL printers be shown at CeBIT but due to fact that XXL is a very important factor in the lfp business too, we like to show related information in this lfp-Newsletter release too.

New UltraVu™ 3360 EC from VUTEk delivers the best in speed and colour

VUTEk has announced the launch of the UltraVu™ 3360 EC superwide format, eight-channel digital press. The UltraVu™ 3360 EC is the first superwide, eight-colour printer that is PANTONE® Hexachrome® capable for paper, vinyl, mesh and pressure-sensitive materials. 

To support customer requirements for application versatility, VUTEk has designed the UltraVu 3360 EC to be configured in two different ways.  The first is a four-color configuration that uses two channels per color (CMYK) for high-speed printing.  Second is an eight-colour configuration that utilises one channel per colour (CMYK plus light cyan, light magenta, orange and green) for significantly enhanced image quality.

More: www.vutek.com

 

 

ENCAD – High Quality Prints With 8 Colors

ENCAD just informed all Novajet 850 users that 8-Color sets (Octachrom and Ultra-Fi) are available now. These ink sets realize a new step in image quality of large format printing by increasing the gamut by 20%. The increased quality can be seen in images where precise colors especially for red, orange, green and skin tones are needed. 

CeBIT: hall 22, booth A36

More: www.encad.com

 

 

New SEAL high-volume wide-format laminator

Hunt, a world leader in image and print finishing systems, will launch its new SEAL^® Image^® 6500 laminator at CeBIT, hall 1, booth 9a4. Designed primarily for photolabs and finishing houses with high volumes of work, the SEAL Image 6500 is a dual heated laminator providing experienced operators with independent control of pressure, speed and temperature. Capable of producing a diverse range of indoor and outdoor applications up to 1550mm (61ins) wide, this state-of-the-art laminator will effortlessly process hot and cold materials in combination with a variety of media including inkjet, electrostatic, photographic up to 1549mm (60ins) wide. 

For low volume, first time laminator users, Hunt will also demonstrate the ProSEAL™ desktop laminator launched at last year’s show. For new commercial entrants who require a combination of high level professional finishing with ease-of-use for mounting, laminating and encapsulating images to produce a complete range of indoor applications, another machine on Hunt’s stand will be its SEAL 44 Ultra. 

To meet the requirements of print finishers producing outdoor signs, Hunt’s AquaSEAL™ AS 1600 roll-to-roll liquid laminator will also be on display.

In addition to hardware, an extensive range of consumables to produce indoor displays will also be on show.

CeBIT: hall 1, booth 9a4.

More:

 

 

XES introduced new piezo printer

The ColorgrafX X2 excels in a high-volume environment. It has been developed with the unique demands of the print for pay graphic arts and corporate in-house marketplace in mind. A full range of speed-maximizing, downtime-reducing features - including the unique ability to produce sellable prints even in productivity mode - deliver the ultimate in high volume performance.

High-speed prints: In 720 dpi and 360 dpi modes, 6 colors at 130 to 431 sq. ft. per hour.

Virtually eliminates the appearance of 'banding' with supported RIP software even at productivity mode: PixelCorrect™ is an industry unique patent pending technology that enables sellable quality images in all printing modes.

Instant drying oil-based ink: XES piezoelectric inkjet technology uses oil-based inks that eliminate drying time and smudging allowing you and your customers to walk away with instantly dry prints.

Multiple on-line media rolls: No need to physically change media between jobs, with multiple rolls you save time and profits with the press of a button. What's more, the ColorgrafX X2 can print in widths up to 54” wide and up to 300 ft in length.

Piezoelectric for Quality and Versatility

ColorgrafX X2 features piezoelectric inkjet technology, to provide exceptionally crisp and durable prints. Pigmented oil-based ink ensures instant drying, water resistant, UV stable prints for enhanced image durability. X2 UV inks with ColorgrafX inkjet media and recommended laminate types will provide vivid images for up to 3 years outdoors and 10+ years indoors.

X2 will be delivered with ONYX Postershop or alternative solutions.

more: http://www.xes.com

 

 

New Centurion - a new product from GBC

 

Designed especially for high volume wider format jobs, Centurion cuts set-up times and speeds lamination process.

GBC Films Group Europe is introducing new features of its Centurion lamination system, one of the fastest one-sided wide-format lamination machines on the market today. The new Centurion offers an exceptionally speedy and easy to use laminating solution with a host of features that automate and streamline set-up, management, and operation.

GBC Films Group has incorporated a range of enhancements into the new Centurion that ensure consistently high quality output, even as production times are reduced and ease of use is increased. Capable of laminating various types of media at speeds up to 85m/minute (maximum media size: 102cm x 120cm), the system features an all new user interface with an LCD panel that guides the operator and speeds the entire lamination process.

GBC Films Group also offers the Genesis and Voyager laminating products to the print-industry, looking for a high-quality laminating solution, durability and cost effectiveness.

Both systems offer one-sided lamination and can use PET, OPP and LAY FLAT film and can laminate paper with a format up to 76 x 102cm and a weight from 115gsm to 350gsm. Designed to deliver high-quality output, the chrome-laminating roller is water heated for flexible and precise temperature control. A high-precision separator knife, activated by a pneumatic cylinder, permits extended product life and can be run in-line with the laminator for continuous sheet-to-sheet running. The GBC systems are easy to operate and the decurl bar ensures decurling of sheets for flat finished products.

GBC also announced joint venture with Neschen for offering special films and media for lfp finishing.

CeBIT: hall 1, booth 7d12

More: www.gbcfilm.com

 

 

Sihl introduced new film for pop up displays

 

Finally, the right answer for durable pop-up display graphics.  3878 is a 10 mil pearl white polyester film with a dead opaque pigmented

backside.  Intended for use with dye based inks, 3878's high capacity ink receptor produces the most vibrant and light stable images imaginable.  Since it is single component construction, (the gray block out pigment is impregnated into the 10 mil polyester) there is no possibility of tunneling.  A wide variety of low cost pressure sensitive overlaminates can be used to produce matte, satin, or gloss pop-up displays.

CeBIT: hall 22, booth D30

More: www.sihlusa.com

 

 

DPI will meet in Atlanta, April 2001

This years meeting will take place at AmericasMart, Atlanta, Georgia, USA, April 4-8.

Like the years before, this conference is user driven and will offer speeches and seminar for dedicated large format providers.

More: www.dpia.org

 

 

Postershop 5.5. w/Service Pack1 - new on CeBIT

Right in time for the CeBIT  ONYX Graphics, a subsidery of GRETAG IMAGING, announced PosterShop 5.5 w/Service Pack 1.

It is the SAME as PosterShop 5.5 with the following minor bug fixes and additions:

Allows to do upgrades from 4.5 and 5.0

Includes HP 5000 fix and all UV media profiles

Includes FabriJet printer and profile

For the Roland FJ-500, 720 dpi mode that is non-variable dots was added

It should work with all existing ink configurations. Resolutions lists as 721dpi

Improved printing speed for many copy/tiles jobs

Improved separation routine for CMYKOG, CMYKOG and CMYKOGB processing. This increases color gamut for these primary color configurations.

Includes Korean translation.

Includes improved Czech translation.

Includes newer Asian language translations, where first character of some strings were missing. This applies to Japanese, Chinese Traditional and Chinese Simplified.

Fixes for Black Generation tool so user points are saved.

Fixed printing of Blue ink in light ink areas when using CMYKOGB & CMYKOB primary color setups.

Fix for Morisawa font issue.

Fix for X-Rite 504 issue where values with some 504 devices weren't read correctly.

Fixed problem with PostScript Frequency and Angle changes crashing PostScript RIP (Preview or Process) when using Metric measurements.

Fix for data wrap issue that was observed with the Roland FJ-500 on prints longer than 6 feet.

Fixed minor issue where WinConnect did not install on some Japanese systems.

Fix to Xerox Xpress PrintInst file to include ink configuration to the printer file for each media.

Included fix for KV Color problem in common print that stopped printing on some systems

PosterShop as the leading lfp-RIP solution will be shown in various booths all over the fair ground mainly of course in the GRETAG IMAGING booth in hall 22.

CeBIT: hall 22, booth C44

More: www.onyxgfx.com

 

 

PressVu™ redefines the value of versatility

VUTEk also introduced PressVu™, the first industrial-strength digital inkjet printer capable of printing on both rigid and flexible substrates.  Because of its unique design features, PressVu is capable of transforming short-run jobs from time-consuming, costly propositions into viable, efficient and lucrative business opportunities.  PressVu was specifically engineered so that setup and changeover from one job to another – particularly from rigid to flexible substrates -- can be accomplished in a matter of seconds, instead of hours compared to more traditional printing methods. PressVu handles sheet or continuous-feed substrates up to 72-inches (183 cm) wide and prints at a true 360 dpi resolution at 800 square feet per hour for most production requirements.

More: www.vutek.com

 

 

ORION  - a new printer for outdoor application

ORION is a new piezo based inkjet printer. while it is using the well known 3M special outdoor inks it is able to print direct to film for all applications. ORION will print up to 2.8 sm per hour with a maximum width of 157 cm in brillant colors.

More: www.brunner-folien.de

 

 

CAMMJET produces nearly original repros

Roland CAMMJET – is the tool for computer controlled cutting and printing. The resolution is 1440 dpi and the gamut of 6 colors guarantee highest quality for all kind of reproductions. The max. size for printing and cutting is 1346 mm.

More: www.bitcon-gmbh.de

 

 

VISCOM opens end of August, Düsseldorf

Please note already that VISCOM, dedicated show for publishing technologies will take place end of August in Düsseldorf. Special events, speeches and seminars will add value and make a visit worth for all digital printing service providers, publishers, screen printers, etc.

More:www.viscom-messe.de

 

 

The Big Picture Conference & Exhibition

ST Publications Inc. announced today that The Big Picture Conference & Exhibition will take on a new direction for 2001.  As an expansion of The Big Picture magazine, the conference provides a common ground where designers, producers and buyers of digital prints can meet, learn, and exchange ideas.

Now in its sixth year, The Big Picture Conference & Exhibition will be held October 10–13, 2001, at the Tampa Convention Center in Tampa, Florida. The educational program is organized and planned by the editors of The Big Picture magazine. An expert faculty of independent trainers, experienced technicians and owners of some of the nations’ most progressive digital service bureaus will reveal practical ways to reduce costs, streamline workflows and generate new business.  The exhibition hall will bring together leading manufacturers and vendors of digital printing equipment, software, supplies and display products to allow attendees a first-hand look at the latest technology and applications and provide networking opportunities with hundreds of high-volume printers, print-for-pay providers, graphics buyers, and specifiers.  For current news and updates on The Big Picture Conference & Exhibition 2001, please visit the newly redesigned bigpicture.net.

More: www.bigpicture.net and  www.stpubs.com

 

 

NEO InkJet offers new LFP Inkjet Materials

By the end of March NEO InkJet Innovation offers new media for InkJet-printers. The product line includes InkJet Fabric:

Poly Georgette (with liner paper)

Poly Silk Soft (with liner paper)

Indoor Cotton Twill (new version with liner paper)

Indoor Cotton Pop (new version with liner paper)

 

In addition NEO InkJet offers a new synthetic film called “WP Synthetic Film Adhesive” as well as a set of dye-based inks

Use for Thermal and Piezo Technology respectively

Bulk package available

Bottle for Encad NovaJet series

Compatible catridges for Piezo technology (Rolland, Mimaki, Mutho, Epson)

Refill Pack for HP DesignJet series 4 and 6 Color (medium color available)

Soon NEO will release Waterproof Glossy Paper, Waterproof Glossy Film, Digital TexDesign Fabric(paper backed) and Pigmented In

more: neoinkjet.com

 

 

Following list will show companies you should visit if you are looking for news and/or special information:

 

Name                                      Hall  /  Booth               Products                     

GBC                                       H 1      7 d 12              lamination systems

Canon                                     H 1      5 b 2                new ink jet lfp-printers

Classen-Papertronics               H 1      6 k 11              special media for lfp

OCE                                       H 1      1 d 1                complete systems for lfp

HUNT Graphics                      H 1      9 a 4                lamination systems

EFI                                         H 1      7 n 5                hardware RIPs for lfp

Colorbus                                 H 1      4 f 4                 hardware RIPs for lfp

KONICA                               H 1      2 g 2                new lfp ink jet printers

EPSON                                  H 7      A 14                lfp printers

F.I.R.S.T by Compudif            H 7      D 22                lfp outdoor system for vinyl printing

In Lab                                     H 7      A05                 inks for ink jet printers

In Tec                                     H 7      D 50                inks for ink jet printers

JetFill                                      H 7      D 13                inks for ink jet printers

JR Inkjet                                 H 7      C 10                inks for ink jet printers

Mitsubishi HiTec Paper            H 7      B 29                Media for ink jet printers

SEIKO                                   H 7      B 29                new piezo ink jet printer

Xerox Engineering                   H 21    C 59                the new XPress X2 piezo ink jet printer

AGFA                                     H 22    C 28                complete systems for proofing and printing

Arcwright                                H 22    C 34                special films for lfp

Basys                                      H 22    B 45                additional equipment for printers

Best Color                               H 22    C 35                special software for proofing and lfp

Contex Scanning Technol.        H 22    B 36                large format scanners

dataplot                                   H 22    A 28                distributor of various printers, RIPs and media

Dicojet                                    H 22    A 46                special UV-inks for lfp printers

ENCAD                                  H 22    A 36                manufacturer of various range of lfp printers

GRETAG                                H 22    C 44                the RasterGraphics systems and printers

Hewlett Packard                      H 22    C 35                manufacturer of various range of lfp printers

Ilford Imaging                          H 22    C 36                systems and media for lfp

Image Technologies                 H 22    B 26                RIPs for lfp

Kisters                                    H 22    C 35                wide format scanning systems, RIP systems

Kodak                                    H 22    B 34                systems and media for lfp

Lyson                                      H 22    A 45                very special inks for lfp printers

MacDermid ColorSpan           H 22    C 25                manufacturer of various range of lfp printers

Macron                                   H 22    B 36                distributor of various printers, RIPs and media

Medacom                                H 22    A 44                wide format scanning systems, RIP systems

Mutoh                                     H 22    D 35                manufacturer of various range of lfp printers

R. Rauch                                 H 22    B 46                media for lfp

Regulus                                   H 22    A 35                special media for lfp

Roland                                    H 22    D 36                manufacturer of various range of lfp printers

Schleicher&Schüll                    H 22    D 22                media for lfp

SCP Software                         H 22    B 28                wide format scanning and printing systems

Sihl                                          H 22    D 30                systems and media for lfp

TEPEDE Graphics                   H 22    C 45                special media for lfp

VIDAR Systems                      H 22    B 28                manufacturer of wide format scanners

Zanders Feinpapiere                H 22    A 25                media for lfp

3P-Inkjet Textiles                    H 22    D 45                textile media for lfp

 

 

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