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Company: CREACT, Spain; editor in chief: Susanne Aschoff
Wednesday, 25. May 2005
here you
will find something about interesting innovations and news about Large Format
Printing.
1) FESPA 2005 - F uture of Global
Imaging
Only a few days and the the FESPA 2005 will open its dors. FESPA has confirmed that this year’s show in Munich has completely sold out and with 500 exhibitors covering 27,000 square meters of stand space across four halls, the in-house organization team is expecting it to be the biggest and best FESPA ever. “These are ground breaking numbers compared to the previous show in Madrid,” says FESPA exhibitions director Frazer Chesterman. “With such an impressive line-up of industry leading exhibitors and a host of new initiatives incorporated to enhance the visitor experience, we are expecting around 30,000 visitors from across the globe.” FESPA has made sure that visitors to the show are able make the most out of their investment in time and money by providing an on-line catalogue. On the FESPA 2005 website www.fespa2005.com they are able to create a shopping list of companies they would like to see by searching alphabetically through the exhibitor list and scrolling through by product sector, company name or country. This is a useful tool to help plan and prioritize before the show, as visitors are able to download floor plans and create a personal agenda for printing out and taken along to the show. Visitors and exhibitors internationally recognize FESPA as the number one show for the screen and large format digital printing marketplace. The exhibition offers the perfect opportunity to see the very latest technologies and services available in this fast changing arena and a such, several major players will be using FESPA as the launch platform to introduce cutting edge new products into the market place.
More information: www.fespa2005.com
Sincerely
Yours
Susanne
Aschoff
2) Mutoh: World Premiere at FESPA
Mutoh Europe
will make its first appearance at FESPA to show its latest developments in the
field of sign cutting and wide-format piezo inkjet printing. In World Premiere,
Mutoh Europe will feature following new products at FESPA. Spitfire 100"
Mild Solvent Printer, tuned for Mutoh's Spitfire mild solvent inks, the
Spitfire 100 direct-to-vinyl printer features a completely new hardware design.
The unit incorporates 8 drop-on-demand piezo heads and 16 ink slots. Spitfire
100 offers a media width of 260 cm. Also new is the Viper TX Direct Textile
Printer, Viper TX will mark Mutoh's entry into the niche market of direct
textile printing. The new Viper TX 65" and 90" printers are an
addition to Mutoh's existing series of dye sublimation printers. Viper TX is
targeted at various direct textile printing applications on non-stretch
textiles, from sample creation to small lot production. The units feature an
ink gutter with drain for printing on open textiles and an additional cylinder
for tensioning fabric during printing.
FESPA:
hall B2, booth 625
More information: www.mutoh.be
3) NUR: New modular NUR Tempo and NUR Expedio
NUR
Macroprinters is showcasing UV-curable inkjet printing systems at the NUR
Europe booth on FESPA. Screen printers and wide-format digital print service
providers attending the show have the opportunity to see live demonstrations of
the new, modular NUR TempoT flatbed inkjet press equipped with options such as
white ink and spot colours, and the NUR ExpedioT 5000 superwide UV-inkjet press
running both superwide and multi-roll applications. NUR has expanded the number
of options and configurations available for its popular NUR Tempo flatbed
inkjet press, making it a modular and truly expandable machine. FESPA: hall B2, booth 525
More information: www.nur.com
4) Infiniti with new product range at FESPA
Infiniti Europe is introducing its new
product range, called GenerationX, at FESPA. The product program is build
around 4 product lines: Xplorer, Xpert, Xterius and Xtream. The Xplorer 33 the
company launched on the market at the beginning of 2005. This heavy-duty
solvent printer with eight Spectra Nova JA heads is using two times four
colors. The Xpert 32 is a 3.2 m super wide format printer with four Spectra heads,
and has been further redesigned on the previous 3340EC model. The Xterius line
bases around the new Xaar head XJ126-300. The Xterius line is available in
multiple head configurations such as 2xCMYK, 3x CMYK, or two times six colors.
The product line starts with an entry-level model in 1.5 m with four heads, and
other models are available in 1.6 m, 1.8 m, 2.5 m and 3.2 m. With the new
heads, a maximum resolution is 300 x 400 dpi and a finer drop of 50 pl is also
used to gain extra quality. The Xterius 16UV is Infiniti’s new entry level UV
printer with a roll-to-roll and semi-flatbed solution. The Xtream product line
is a new one build around the Minolta-Konica Heads with 512 nozzles. The first
product launched at FESPA 2005, is the Xtream 23s. This is a six color
mild-solvent printer with resolution up to a true 720 dpi with a printing width
of 2.28 m. FESPA: hall B1, booth 650
More information:
www.infiniti-europe.com
5) GRAPO: New Model Octopus X4-360 BIG
GRAPO introduced new model Octopus X4-360 BIG at the exhibition Reklama 2005 in Prague. Customers visiting the exposition were impressed by its printing quality and its trouble-free performance. The printer can be used only for print on flexible materials up to 3550 mm width. Deliveries of the first orders will begin at the end of May. In addition, at GRAPO's stand you could see the first prototype of a new flatbed printer Octopus X4-360 FLAT. GRAPO suppose that the first sales should begin in autumn this year. In the following months you can see the technically improved new version of the Octopus X4-360. The Octopus printer will be exhibited by Grapo's distributors at ExpoGrafica 2005 in Rome, PacPrint 2005 in Melbourne and FESPA in Munich. For more informations see at GRAPO´s webpage the section Trade Shows Shedule.
FESPA:
by Colormy, hall B1, booth 461 and Bedigital, hall B2, booth 510
More information: www.grapo.com
6) Scitex: New Digital Printing System
Scitex Vision launchend its super-performing range of inkjet
printers, the Scitex Vision XLjet Premium. This Super-Performing Super-Wide
Digital Printing System is builded on the success of the XLjet series. The
Scitex Vision XLjet Premium features higher frequency print heads, and combines
high performance with high productivity. Available in 2.2m, 3.2m and 5m widths,
the Scitex Vision XLjet Premium can easily switch between 4, 6 and 8 color
production at a high-quality output speed of 60 sqm/hr or run in draft mode
(suitable for applications viewed at a long distance) at 124 sqm/h. Other
enhanced production features include Load File While Printing, multi-roll
printing, and optional free-fall output. However, it is the ability of the
XLjet Premium to achieve sharp, up-close quality images, pinpoint registration,
and easily legible small and fine text as well as run at top speeds that places
the XLjet in a class of its own. The dedicated Onyx PosterShop RIP has
specially optimized features for the XLjet Premium, including new screening and
dedicated resolution settings. These features, including the new printing modes
and more efficient workflow mean that operating the XLjet Premium is easy to
learn and job handling is faster. FESPA: hall B2, booth
230
More
information: www.scitexvision.com
The Swiss based Spühl AG will show two of
its UV inkjet printers at FESPA – the SPÜHLvirtu RS and the new SPÜHLvirtu MT,
a printer exclusively for printing roll-to-roll of paper, folio, and textile.
Visitors there can see the new and endless possibilities for users of previous,
conventional printing techniques. One of these possibilities is to print in
white. Whether who wants to overprint or underprint white with 100 percent
covering power or perhaps actually use it as a spot color instead, this
printing systems can get the job done. White printing is done inline, so the material
does not need to be set up all over again. Who ever want to overprint or
underprint in white, can simply marking the entire surface by using the
corresponding option on the service module and the second pass starts
automatically. Who wants to use white as a spot color, it is actually possible
to dispose of it in a single process step. Spühl’s technical solution provides
the assurance that a covering power comparable to conventional print methods
(e.g. screen printing) will be achieved on all printable materials. FESPA: hall B2, booth 550
More information: www.spuhl.ch
8) Matan: New products at FESPA
Matan Digital Printers will exhibit at FESPA the Matan SpringPro a
professional label and decal printer, the Matan SprinterB a wide format printer
for window graphic applications, POP, signs and other high durability
applications. Matan will also exhibit its most recent developments and
accessories in its inkjet wide and super wide format product line. The Matan
JetSet i Series utilizing Hitachi inkjet technology is available in both 2.5
and 3.2 meters (8 or 10 ft), 6 colors, 600 dpi apparent, multi roll, backlit
features and includes supreme inks from Matan. The new accessories presented at
FESPA include a jumbo media roll feeder & media collector for an efficient
finishing process for superior performance in production environments. In
addition Matan will also exhibit the Matan SpringPro an industrial printer
aimed for label and decal applications. The SpringPro found its way into the
screen, digital and flexo printing markets. The Matan SpringPro utilizes up to
six colors including many spot colors, opaque white, metallic silver and gold
and many more. In addition the Matan SpringPro prints variable data and prints
on pre-printed reels from other printing platforms. The Matan SpringPro is
complimented with a digital finishing system for a total converting process. FESPA, hall B2, booth 426
More information: www.matanprinters.com
9) ColorSpan:
DisplayMaker 98sx and 72uvr
The DisplayMaker 98sx accommodates media up to 250 cm (98") wide. An optional set of roller tables is available for feeding rigid flat sheets up to 6,35 mm thick. The 98sx prints at speeds up to 65 sqm per hour at 600 x 300 dpi and up to 40,7 sqm per hour in 600 x 600 dpi. DisplayMaker 98sx uses sixteen 600 dpi Micro-Quad piezo-electric printheads and ColorSpan's SolaChrome-HR solvent pigmented inks to produce high-quality POP displays, outdoor-durable signs, banners, vehicle graphics and much more on inexpensive uncoated media. The self-cleaning printhead service station uses an on-board solvent cleaning solution to ensure the printer is available to print on demand. ColorSpan's Automation Eye technology uses an on-board image sensor and built-in spectrophotometer to automate the setup and calibration steps critical for achieving and maintaining print quality, while extending the useful life of the printheads. The DisplayMaker 72uvr is a flatbed / roll-fed hybrid, piezo-electric UV inkjet printer. The printer offers the ability to print on rigid sheets or flexible roll up to 185 cm wide. Designed around sixteen 600 dpi piezo-electric printheads, the 72uvr delivers true 600 x 600 dpi quality at print speeds up to 37,2 sqm/h. When configured for printing rigid materials, two 91 cm x 190 cm roller tables are attached to the front and rear of the printer to accommodate sheets up to 152 cm in length. The tables can easily be removed for printing of roll-to-roll flexible media. With its ability to print directly onto rigid display materials the DisplayMaker 72uvr is ideal for signmakers and print-for-pay service providers that produce indoor and outdoor POP and exhibit displays. FESPA: hall B2, booth 145
More information: www.colorspan.com
10) Seiko I Infotech unveils the
ColorPainter 100S
Seiko I Infotech announced that it will introduce a new 100-inch, six-color solvent inkjet printer named the "Colorpainter™ 100S" at the upcoming FESPA. The ColorPainter 100S offers many of the features and functions of the company's other solvent printer, the popular ColorPainter™ 64S, including the same advanced six-color solvent EG-outdoor Ink™ set, (EG stands for expanded gamut). But the ColorPainter 100S offers several distinct improvements and new features: media support for rolls up to 110 kg, a new 540 x 720 dpi, 4-pass, bi-directional print mode that offers 20 sqm/h speed with superb color density, mesh media printing without liner, double-side printing and double-roll sideby-side printing. The ColorPainter 100S grand-format printer features 6 industrial piezo-electric heads, with 512 nozzles each, (for a total of 3,072 nozzles). It boasts speeds of up to 30 sqm/h, a true resolution of 720 DPI, and the capability to print onto uncoated media up to 104" (264 cm) wide. Seiko I Infotech, Inc. has tested and confirmed basic compatibility with leading media manufactures of vinyl, banner, mesh, and textiles. All major RIP software manufacturers have expressed support for the new printer, and will release products supporting the ColorPainter 100S prior to the products expected shipping date of June 20th (for list of these partners please check the Seiko I Infotech website prior to its release date).
FESPA: hall B2, booth
347
More information: www.seiko-i.com
11) Océ demonstrates global competence
Océ will
exhibit on FESPA digital large format printing solutions for visual
communications. The company will have live demonstrations on the booth setting
innovative trends covering a large variety of large format indoor and outdoor
advertising. A special highlight on the Océ booth will be the introduction of
the new Océ CS6100. The brand new Océ CS6100 is a reel-fed printing system that
covers a maximal printing width of 2.5 metres. Using solvent inks and offering
a resolution of 720 dpi users can profit from an extensive application range.
At a print speed of 18 sqm/h the system is suitable for trade show
installations, art prints or production of PoS materials. At FESPA, Océ Display
Graphics Systems will meet a challenge: The virtual bicycle trade chain
Cyclewerks needs complete equipment for its stores as well as accompanying
outdoor advertising. It is necessary to produce CI conformable posters, back-lights,
PoS displays, banners, materials for shop window decoration, traffic
advertising and many more. One of the application highlights is the production
of a three-dimensional Cyclewerks logo that is required for lighted advertising
in the shop. Here, the flat bed system Océ Arizona T220 VF prints with special
solvent-based inks onto polystyrol panels. Two object halves are produced
through thermo deform with deep drawing system. Afterwards, with the help of a
light source the two halves can be put together to a 3D-object. In comparison
to traditional production processes several work steps can be saved. It does
not take an hour to produce a stunning lighted advertising object. On the Océ
booth, the Océ workflow- and RIP software editions Onyx Postershop and Onyx
Productionhouse control all digital processes. Also exhibited on the booth:
vital components of each Océ all-in-one solution: inks and printing media from
Océ Imaging Supplies.
FESPA: Halle
B2, Stand 250
Mehr Informationen:
www.oce.com
12) Zünd shows PRINT+CUT for perfect creation
The Zünd Systemtechnik AG will show the new PRINT+CUT combination.
Whether a graphic is given a shape, makes use of an extraordinary material or
uses white ink as a design element, the Zünd UVjet printer and flatbed cutter
series offer a wide range of new opportunities. The complete print and cut
concept will show how various printed material can be contour cut, trim cut or
cut in any other required shape. New opportunities, a higher impact of
marketing material as well as time and cost savings are possible with a camera
guided registration and a Zund cutter. The digital cutting process can be
utilised with any print process, whether it is screen printing or any type of
digital printing. The concept shown consists of the wide range of Zünd flatbed
cutters, able to kiss-cut, through cut, crease or route a variety of media and
the UVjet range of flatbed printers, printing on virtually any flexible or
rigid material up to 100 mm thick and 2,5 m wide. Numerous new design options
are offered by the possibility of printing with white ink. White ink can be
applied as a spot colour while printing the process colours or separately
before or after the process colours.
FESPA: hall B2, booth
215 and Seminar on the 3rd of June at 14:00 in Hall 2
More information: www.zund.com
13) Multiplot: brand-new d.gen – textile printer
A visit on the Multiplot–FESPA-fair-booth will be very interesting
for the line of digital textile business. The korean manufacturer d.gen (Taeil
Systems) will present a brand-new textile printer on this global event. This
professional digital textile printer combines two print carriages in one and is
named "d.gen 7474 TX". The inkjet-printer can boost up the maximum
printing speed to 60 sqm/hour. The maximum resolution is 1440 dpi. The d.gen
7474 TX produces with all waterbased inks (sublimation, disperse, pigment,
reactive and acid inks). The material runs over a self-adhesive belt. One
design is printed by both carriages simultaneously. It produces within a few
hours high end quality for fashion industry, home furnishing and decorative
fabric market using, like garments, curtains, beddings, art walls and cushions.
Samples are printed in a short time and with lower costs. FESPA: hall B1, booth 348
More information: www.multiplot.de
14) Zimmer: individual logo mats with Chromojet-MP
The Chromojet-MP was developed to
print mats with special customer designs. Materials printed with the
Chromojet-MP can include all kinds of logos, but also finely detailed news and
designs can be realized in bright colours. Printing jobs from one piece are
similarly cost-effectively printable like those that require medium amounts.
Application areas of printed mats span store entrances, offices, companies,
sport arenas, exhibitions and even private homes. A large variety of messages
like advertisements, greetings, security tips, motivation, quality etc. can now
be positioned completely fresh. The motto is: „There is no way around!” Little
required space, easy handling and only one operator speak in favour of this
unique printing device. Zimmer, a worldwide leading company in carpet- and
textile printing systems, offers worldwide service. On FESPA, Zimmer for the
first time will exhibit the improved Chromojet MP featuring higher resolution.
In live demonstrations, that will take place several times during the day at
the Zimmer booth, interested parties can convince themselves about the
Chromojet MP’s high quality printing results. FESPA:
hall B2, booth 422
More
information: www.zimmer-austria.com
15) Encad NovaJet 1000i on Show at FESPA
Encad will be showing the NovaJet 1000i wide-format printer at FESPA 2005. Encad will exhibit the award winning NJ1000i in partnership with Tepede. With two NovaJet 1000i printers on show - one running pigment ink and the other dye, visitors to the stand will be able to experience first-hand the outstanding performance of Encad's flagship wide-format printer. The NovaJet 1000i, designed to specifications compiled from extensive customer input sessions, uses a number of innovations to improve speed, image quality, reliability and ease of use. To see the NovaJet 1000i in action, visit Encad at FESPA on the Tepede stand 646 in hall B1.
More information: www.encad.com
Innovative digital printing
solutions are in the focus of HP’s exhibition on FESPA. Trade visitors can
experience how special demands of screen printing – both web-fed offset and
Sheet-fed offset – can be met thanks to HP Indigo digital printing systems and
HP large format printing solutions. Amongst others, HP Indigo will show a
membrane switch application as well as PoS materials and packaging production,
that are further processed with Esko-Graphics and MGE solutions. Furthermore,
visitors can see web-based printing of signs and membrane switches which are
punched with a Klemm digital laser device. Together with the Munich office provider
Kaut-Bullinger & Co, drawing technology/CAD, HP will also present current
large format printing solutions. Highlight on the HP booth will be the new HP
Designjet 90GP – a photo printing solution designed for professional
photographers and graphic designers who are dependent on realistic and light
resistant printing results. The new HP Designjet 90GP is equipped with HP
Professional Color technologies realizing prints that are characterized by
especially constant and precise colour reproduction. A HP Colorimeter is
integrated in order to be able to align RGB-CMYK profiles on the monitor. In
addition, HP will exhibit the HP Designjet 5500UV dedicated for productive
poster printing and durable outdoor printing applications and the highly
productive HP Designjet 4000PS. This system has been especially designed for
architects, engineers, CAD professionals and GIS users who all set a high value
on precise lines, professional printing quality and fast production speed.
Thanks to double printing head technology and 1,048 nozzles. FESPA: hall B2, booth 220
More
information: www.hp.com
17) EPSON sets standards in LFP
EPSON presents a new series of professional LFP inkjet printers. All devices in the line-up feature Epson UltracChrome K3 ink technology for color, mono printing, and digital proofs. The devices the company named: Epson Stylus Pro 4800, Epson Stylus Pro 7800, and Epson Stylus Pro 9800. The Pro 7800 and Pro 9800 are available as of autumn 2005. The Epson Stylus Pro 4800 is available as of June 2005. The new printer offers flexible paper management from DIN A3+ format up to DIN B0+ via cut sheet and roll paper function. It has Epson Micro Piezo technology and Epson Variable sized droplet Technology, 8-color ink set UltraChrome K3 for outstanding results. But there is more: Epson also has launched new series for 4-color LFP inkjet printing – named Epson Stylus Pro 4400, Epson Stylus Pro 7400, and Epson Stylus Pro 9400. With this new line-up, Epson focuses primarily on design professionals working in the POS, advertising media, CAD and GIS sectors. All devices in the line-up feature Epson UltraChrome ink technology for color and monochrome printing. Thus, Epson has developed devices, which set new standards in high-quality digital LFP print quality and speed. Furthermore, the Epson printer series supports manifold print media including cardboard up to 1.5 mm thick and formats from DIN A2 to DIN B0+. All three devices are available as of autumn 2005, and all six models feature the new Epson ink system for professional mono, color and fine art printing as well as the digital proof sector with the new Epson UltraChrome K3 ink technology. This ink integrates a total of nine color ink cartridges featuring three black inks including the new, so-called Light Light Black ink. As hitherto, UltraChrome K3 ink technology deploys specialized black ink for matte print media (Matte Black) in addition to standard Photo Black. The Epson Stylus Pro 4800 will be presented at FESPA, booth of Rauch hall B1, booth 731; booth of ColorGATE hall B2, booth 349.
More information: www.epson.com
18) TEPEDE international strategy
High quality prints on matched media produced by fast RIP solutions,
high production printers specified for the chosen application, with the back up
of TEPEDE's highly trained and committed team. TEPEDE's specialists will be
available at FESPA to help you. In the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany, TEPEDE
can demonstrate the benefits of strong partnerships with Xerox Wide Format,
Kodak/Encad, Mutoh, GBC and Caldera. For the last two years TEPEDE's east
European subsidiaries have focused on media for digital printing only. Since
the beginning of this year, TEPEDE's companies in Croatia, Hungaria, Slovakia,
Czech, and Bulgaria have extended their market expertise to supplying complete
digital printing solutions. TEPEDE will allocate specific days for each country.
Please visit TEPEDE.com to see which dates your country will be represented.
For all international visitors, experienced personnel from their export team
will be available for the duration of FESPA. Also at FESPA, TEPEDE, an
exclusive partner for several European countries will shown a new powerful
version 7 of Caldera including "print and cut" workflow, EZmedia,
CostProof and Nest-O-Matic and present the new Mutoh Spitfire.
FESPA: hall B1, booth
645
More information: www.tepede.com
19) Scanvec Amiable: PhotoPRINT V4.6v2
available
Scanvec Amiable Europe announces the availability of the PhotoPRINT
Family V4.6v2 professional Digital Printing solutions. This new release,
available in all major European languages, offers highly productive, revenue
increasing features and functionalities that bring new fields of opportunities.
Due to the certified Adobe® PostScript® Level 3 interpreter, a selectable color
management engine and Spot Color Matching with licensed PANTONE libraries,
highest possible output quality is ensured as well as compatibility with all
popular file-formats. The PhotoPRINT Family V4.6v2 comes standard with
extensive driver support for all popular large/wide format printers and even
offers Two Printer Simulation, allowing pre-production proofing. PhotoPRINT
Family V4.6v2 also excels in the "Contour Cutting" arena: use any
combination of printer and vinyl cutter, to create your own Virtual Hybrid Device
for Print&Cut jobs and easily expand your business opportunities using a
proven workflow approach, now even includes barcode support for the Mutoh
Ultima cutters. The PhotoPRINT Family V4.6v2 adds driver-and ICC-profile
support for new output devices from ColorSpan, DGI, Infiniti, Mimaki, Mutoh,
Roland and others, all included with each product as standard. Existing
PhotoPRINT 4 Family users can update to this new release
"free-of-charge". This new PhotoPRINT Family V4.6v2 will be, next to
new FlexiFamily V7.6v2 release, among the professional solutions for the
Signmaking-, Screenprinting- and LFP-markets on display at the Scanvec Amiable
Europe booth.
FESPA: hall B2, booth 428
More
information: info@scanvecamiable.be
Caldera Graphics will show at FESPA its new Version 7, delivering work-saving capabilities for sign and repro users. V7 is a major upgrade, providing EasyMedia, VisualCUT, Nest-O-Matik and RIP while RIP. V7 will offer a brand new interface to Caldera customers. Users can process all their jobs with the same solution, from scanning to printing and the finishing of the document. Something about the Caldera Graphics solutions: The “Copy” range is made of an integrated desktop for Scan-to-Print and File-to-Print. Based on an architecture created for the processing of very large files, it is the perfect answer to the productivity constraints of photo labs, architects or communication agencies. The “Copy” range has in standard a Step&Repeat function allowing duplicating a print while optimizing the space on the paper. The automatically organized prints avoid media wastage. The “Visual” range is a series of professional large format printing servers. VisualRIP is a client/server solution for processing and large format color printing. The RIP is multi-task, and multi-peripheral, and can handle and process data from all platforms and all types of graphic applications. VisualRIP+ allows using tiling and nesting features. It offers task automation with workflow and hotfolders.
FESPA: hall B2, booth
347 with Seiko I Infotech
More information: www.caldera.fr
21) ColorGATE: Version 4 of SCREENGATE
At FESPA, ColorGATE, a leading supplier for color management and
printing software solutions (RIPs), presents new solutions, such as the brand
new Version 4 of SCREENGATE – a follow-up solution for SCREEN&SIGN3 as well
as PRODUCTIONSERVER4. Some of the focus points will be the new developments
within the universal production solution PRODUCTIONSERVER4, as well as the
launch of Version 4 of the screen-printing solution SCREENGATE4. Together with
its sales partners, ColorGATE will show its full portfolio of production
solutions for the screen-printing and sign and imaging markets. The popular
solution SCREEN&SIGN3 is modified in its fourth version by SCREENGATE4. The
company has designed it to help printers by simplifying the change from
analogue to alternative solutions for generation of screen-printing films. If,
next to the output of screen-printing films, large format inkjet images are
output, PRODUCTIONSERVER4 with its new screen module is the solution “of Choice”.
The Server contains multiple new features in its fourth version to help the
user simplify the daily work as well as enhance their efficiency. The universal
solution supports manufacturer spanning all current printing systems.
FESPA: hall B2, booth
349
More information: www.colorgate.com
The German software developer will show its large-format file-to-print solutionRIP, SCP´s professional software for printing digitil files on large format printers in color and black/white. Supporting all relevant raster file formats, as well as Postscript/PDF/EPS and HPGL, DaylightRIP iseminently suited for use in both print-for-pay and print-for-useenvironments within the Graphic Arts, Photography, GIS and CAD marketsegments. Being very easy to operate, DaylightRIP enables any user to create anefficient workflow with best productivity, and to generate excellent print quality. DaylightRIP is a Windows-based solution, which has a PPD (=Postscript Printer Definition) driver to enable Mac users to print their files directly from their workstation, through the network, to the RIP server. SCP will exhibit at Seiko I Infotech booth 347 in hall B2.
More
information: www.scp.de
23) AIT: FESPA outing for Shiraz V 6.1
Since AIT’s transformation of the RIP into a comprehensive
multi-server, multi-user display print tool in autumn 2003, Shiraz V6.1 is the
first new software release. The company will demonstrate it at FESPA driving a
selection of solvent and dye ink printers, including the latest models from
Canon, Encad, Epson, HP, Mimaki, and Seiko. Shiraz V6.1 sets a new standard in display
print functionality, extends significantly the RIP’s benefits for professional
photographers, and makes it user-friendlier for those operating in a Mac
environment. For Mac aficionados, the company has added a Mac OS X port monitor
to simplify the server/printer interface, whilst for photographers they have
incorporated on-the-fly preview of corrections, an easy-to-use color curve
control for color adjustments and the automatic fit of images to a given page
size. Shiraz V6.1 is available on Mac, Linux, and Windows platforms and is
being launched with profiles and drivers for all current models of large-format
dye and solvent printers. It is supplied by AIT on a DVD, which incorporates a
training video giving easy step-by-step instruction on setting up and operating
the software. FESPA: hall B1, booth 571
More information: www.applied-image.com
24) Wasatch: SoftRIP Version 5.1.3
Wasatch Computer Technology has announced
the release of Wasatch SoftRIP Version 5.1.3. This engineering release of
SoftRIP adds new security controls as well as a variety of incremental
improvements such as a center on media checkbox and recently released printer
drivers. With Version 5.1.3 Wasatch continues the drive to improve user print
quality with Precision Stochastic Screens (PSS) by retiring Digital Mezzotint
from SoftRIP menus. PSS dramatically improves both print quality and RIP speed.
It eliminates the possibility of “stairstepping” or “rainbowing” in the
printing of subtle gradations, and improves the reproduction of all grays.
Users of older imaging configurations based on Digital Mezzotint will still be
able to use these configurations with no problem. Users creating new profiles
will note that Digital Mezzotint no longer appears in the half toning window
unless a special registration code is entered, contact Wasatch Sales for
details. Users with a current service contract are eligible for free upgrade as
long as they request the software before the end of their contract. Upgrades
from previous versions will be charged standard upgrade pricing and as always
technical support is free for 90 days following paid upgrade. FESPA: hall 2, booth 632
More information: www.wasatchinc.com
In June 2005, Onyx® Graphics and the Graphic Intelligence Agency are
offering a full day of RIP & Colormanagement training, which focuses on
improving the speed and efficiency of your digital printing output. If you want
to make the best use of all features and controls of Onyx products and if you
want accurate and predictable color and if you are spending too much time and
wasting media on each job, then register today. Vienna 7.6.2005 | Rotterdam
9.6.2005 | Berlin 14.6.2005 | London 17.6.2005 | Stockholm 21.6.2005 | Munich
21.6.2005 | Frankfurt 23.6.2005 | Dusseldorf 28.6.2005 | Zurich 30.6.2005.
Visit http://www.graphintel.com/onyxpert/ for the full agenda, venue
information and registration.
More information: www.onyxgfx.com
26) Regulus shows a number of novelties
The German
based Regulus GmbH presents a series of new inkjet media at this year's FESPA.
The coating company having many years of experience in the development of
inkjet products has succeeded in creating several new ink receptive coatings
with unique properties. With the first member of the so-called
"Power-Sol" series of products Regulus reacts to the increasing
demand of special media for printers using true solvent or "eco"
solvent inks. Not all printing substrates can be used without a coating and the
conventional coatings for water based inks do not meet the requirements in
terms of durability and price. At the Regulus booth a white, glossy polyester
film will be displayed, which overcomes these limitations. More products for
solvent based inks are in preparation. The range of products for water based
inkjet systems will also become remarkably wider: amongst other novelties there
is a new backlit film named "Dialux" for users demanding high
durability and the widest possible colour gamut, especially with pigmented
inks. In addition the "Power-Gloss" series of self-adhesive vinyls
has been re-designed. They are available in white and in clear and deliver
brilliant print results with pigmented inks as well as with dye based inks.
Short drying times and good scratch resistance has been the main focus of the
new coating formulation. These features are crucial to a trouble-free
production process on the user's side. FESPA: hall B2,
booth 200
More information: www.regulus.de
27) Heytex surprises with fascinating products
Julius Heywinkel – a specialist of weaving and coating – will
surprise with stunning products at FESPA. One of them they call it “Print &
Stick” – the easy way to display! This brand new top-quality product, a self-adhesive
frontlit, comes up to all market requirements and persuades of its inspiring
charm. Here some product benefits: pre-eminent printing properties (for digital
printing with UV- and solvent inks), reusable material; no adhesive residue on
the background, consistent, resistant quality, easy, user-friendly handling.
The weight is approximately 480 g/qm; widths are 91,4 cm and 124 cm, others on
request. The material is polyester fabric with PVC-coating. Another new product
is the heytex digitex serie – the elegant solution for indoor applications.
Digitex stands for light weight materials with textile features (texture
surface), which are very suitable for digital as well as ink-jet printing and
best for indoor applications. The new developments of the heytex digitex series
are “Deco light”, “Deco”, “Spinnaker”, and “Opaque”. The third new product is
the heytex frontlit light – for silk-screen printers. Its weight is
approximately 450 g/qm and the width is up to 500 cm (other widths on request).
The company has developed it for large format in- and outdoor applications;
objects like posters or displays, at conventions, exhibitions and fairs, and
more.
FESPA: hall B2, booth 302
More information: heywinkel-textil@heytex.com
28) InteliCoat: More firsts at FESPA 2005
InteliCoat Technologies has announced it will be launching more
'first in inkjet media' products at FESPA. New products include Magic® POS-PRO
printable block-out polyester film and Magic SBL-7SIJ backlit film for solvent
inkjet printers. Magic® POS-PRO 200 is a 200 micron printable block-out
polyester film, which is ideal for high quality indoor applications. These
include high quality promotional roll-up applications, trade show graphics and
point of sale applications. The product delivers high image quality and
durability and has a universal matte banner / outdoor coating. In addition,
POS-PRO 200 can be finished with InteliCoat's unique DMFTP-Fluorex® Transfer
Protector as well as hot and cold laminates. Magic POS-PRO is also available in
a 350 micron version, ideal for expandable, 'nomadic' pop-up displays. An
additional 260 micron version provides increased flexibility for wrapping
around corners and edges of pop-up displays. Also new is Magic® SBL-7SIJ, a 7
mil backlit film compatible with all leading Solvent Ink Jet printers. Designed
to be printed on its front surface, SBL-7SIJ works both for reflective and
backlit displays. SBL-7SIJ offers a bright white printing surface and water
resistant coating with maximum ink density, vivid colours and outstanding image
resolution. The Magic Backlit Film is an ideal solution for short-run, indoor /
outdoor backlit signage and prints at a fraction of the cost of traditional
methods. InteliCoat will also be launching further new products to be announced
at the exhibition itself. FESPA: hall B2, booth 415
More
information: www.intelicoat.com
29) Mitsubishi´s FC 1675 Clearfilm – A "Clear" Case
More flexibility in pre-press? – A
"clear" case for FC 1675, the specially coated transparent
Inkjet-Polyester film from Mitsubishi HiTec Paper. With FC 1675 you are able to
create screen and offset printing templates with professional quality. With its
excellent flatness and register accuracy, FC 1675 is ideally suited for colour
separations as well as for line and half tone reproductions. Thanks to its
universal compatibility with all common pigmented inks, densities of Dmax >
3.5 are easily achievable. A remarkably short drying time together with
excellent line sharpness and high dot accuracy round off the advantages of FC
1675. FC 1675 is available in all standard sheet sizes and in reel widths up to
60" (152,4cm). For further queries, more detailed information or sample
needs please refer to their website.
More information: www.jetscript.com and
e-mail: mailto:info@jetscript.de
30) Kodak announces nine new products
Encad, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Eastman Kodak Company, has announced an exciting expansion of its KODAK Wide Format Media portfolio. Leveraging Kodak’s technology and imaging expertise, the company introduces eight new media comprising its new production line and a revolutionary new Universal Backlit Film/8mil. All nine new products deliver Kodak’s trademark quality, and consistency, and are supported by the Performance Guarantee. Utilizing a KODAK DURATRANS display material style base, this truly universal backlit film is compatible with thermal and piezo printers, and dye and pigment inks. The heavy 8 mil front print backlit provide exceptional color saturation. Further material in the new production line is the KODAK Production Print Backlit Film/7 mil. It offers vivid colors and an exceptional white point for vibrant short-term front print backlit applications. The Reverse Print Backlit Film/5 mil provides excellent dye image quality with stunning color saturation. Moreover, the Self-Adhesive Poly Poster Plus/6 mil offers a high tensile strength adhesive ensuring a permanent bond to various substrate types for a variety of applications. Available in Glossy and Satin finishes with HP UV compatibility, an exceptional white point, and high ink capacity for excellent saturation. Further new products are the removable Vinyl/6 mil, Poly Poster Plus/8 mil and last but not least, the photographic Papers/170g, replacing the existing economy Photo Paper 160 g. All these new media are available now.
More information: www.kodakmedia.com
31) Brett Martin: ICC Proflling for board materials
Brett Martin is launching ICC profiling on its full range of signage
substrates. Michael Lackner, marketing manager for Durst, comments, "Brett
Martin is the first rigid substrate manufacturer to offer ICC profiling which
will allow Rho users to reproduce colours precisely on its entire Foamalux foam
PVC range." The tested Brett Martin board material range also performed
well in the normed cross hatch adhesion test (EN ISO 2409), particularly Marlon
FSX Longlife solid polycarbonate and Marcryl FS solid extruded acrylic, which
achieved a rating of 0, the best result attainable, with Rho Rigid Inks. The
ICC profiles initially apply to Durst Rho machines and will be available to all
Durst Rho customers via the Rho Community Intranet. Brett Martin is aiming to
provide ICC profiling on the Foamalux range for all major direct to substrate
printers, as part of its on-going programme of research and development of
premium quality substrates for the printing industry.
More
information: www.brettmartin.com
ATPColor, a Italian company leader in the
solvent and UV market, in the forthcoming FESPA will show solutions with water
based ink especially for the textile market: F series for Flag and banner with
calender online, M series able to print 3 T-shirt in one shot and T Series for
knitted fabrics with adhesive belt. All the printers are made to rich the most
exigent customers: high speed highly reliable. FESPA:
hall B1, booth 250
More
information: www.atpcolor.com
33) Megaink unveiled its NOMESS
Megaink, based in Prague, Czech Republic, and Full Spectrum Inks in
Fort Lauderdale/FL, has announced the release of its unique and innovative
NOMESS externally mounted continuous ink supply (bulk feed) system for Roland,
Mimaki and Mutoh wide-format digital printers. NOMESS, which stands for
“Nonstop Megaink External Supply System” is a unique and novel approach that
ups the ante for wide format bulk in systems. The NOMESS is awaiting patent
approval in the US and Europe. Recent attendees at the ISA show in Las Vegas
got a peek at two of these units and commented on their unique design and
elegant simplicity. The NOMESS system users can install on the Roland SC, SP
and SJ series machines, the Mimaki JV3 and the Mutoh Falcon
OutdoorII/RockHopperII line of solvent printers. One of the most attractive
features of the NOMESS system is that it uses Megaink’s own 1-liter inkbottles.
The system is innovative yet extremely simply to install and extremely simply
to use. Technical innovations make this system trouble-free and easy to use on
a day-to-day basis.
FESPA: hall B2, booth
150
More information: www.megaink.biz
34) STAEDTLER Ink Jet sets the table at the FESPA
STAEDTLER Ink Jet will demonstrate the
versatility of its water-based Lumocolor Jet Inks under the motto "opulent
fare". All the materials to be found at a banquet, such as serviettes,
glasses, ceramics, metals, tiles, mirrors, etc., have been printed with the
Technoplot ULTRASONIC System and the specially adapted Lumocolor Jet Inks.
Visitors will be welcomed to STAEDTLER Ink Jet with a live presentation of this
system, which forms an ideal complement to silk-screen printing for small
print-runs. FESPA: hall B2, booth 411
More information: www.staedtler-inkjet.com
35) BARBIERI: Spectrophotometer for the LFP sector
BARBIERI electronic as manufacturer of color measuring units has found a solution for Color Management in the Large Format Printing sector. As a result of intensive research and development the new spectrophotometer Spectro LFP was born. All the experience and know-how of the extremely successful models Spectro 100xy and Spectro 50xy has been incorporated in this new product. This new unit with automatic reflection and transmission measuring system has been developed in order to be able to measure heavy and thick materials. Thanks to these features all materials printed on large format inkjet-printers can be measured automatically. The corresponding materials are papers, vinyl, textiles, cardboards, plastic plates, gypsum plates, wood, glass, stone and ceramics plates. To be able to measure all these different media, the Spectro LFP has an adjustable measuring aperture from 2 to 6 mm. Thanks to his capability to measure spectral data in both reflection and transmission mode it's finally possible to create ICC-profiles also for transparent media. The Spectro LFP convinces due to his versatility, precision and speed. Thanks to Color Management from BARBIERI electronic as well as to the Spectro LFP you are now in a position to offer to your customers color fidelity on all kind of materials.
More
information: www.BARBIERIelectronic.com
36) Colourgen announces: ArtMaster available
Colourgen is a UK’s leading specialist
distributor of large format digital color printing solutions, consumables, and
bespoke software, engineering, and support services. The company now has
announced an exclusive distribution agreement with Fo2PiX for its ArtMaster and
ArtMasterPro range of image enhancing software. These applications allow art
enthusiasts as well as professional takers and makers to create stunning
artwork from standard digital photography in an easy to use and powerful software
environment. Fo2PiX’s ArtMasterPro and ArtMaster combine several patented
technologies with a deep understanding of how to produce software that makes
the creation of fine art accessible to everyone. Both ArtMasterPro and
ArtMaster include ground-braking processes. In the case of ArtMaster, the user
has access to approximately 300 of the 700+ sources via pre-installed
ArtWizards. In ArtMasterPro, all 700+ sources are available to the user along
with the ability to record ArtWizards and so this software delivers a high
value-added solution for professional image takers and makers and helps them
win back lost revenues in what has become a highly competitive marketplace.
More information: www.colourgen.com
37) TIPA Award for GretagMacbeth
The European “Oscar” for the photo and imaging industry, the Technical Image Press Association (TIPA) award, joins the extensive series of awards and accolades Eye-One solutions have received since its introduction. GretagMacbeth, a worldwide technology leader in color management and measurement solutions, has received the TIPA award for their renowned Eye-One series color management solutions. 2005 is the first time that the jury has honored a color management category. The TIPA Jury comments: Color management is a major issue for digital photography, but in the past, the complexity and expense has prevented many professionals from developing a true understanding of the subject. With the modular Eye-One product line, GretagMacbeth addresses this issue. The Eye-One Display 2 colorimeter offers an excellent, affordable entry-level solution for calibrating laptops, flat panel and CRT monitors, and the advanced Eye-One Photo package comes with a spectrophotometer device for both emissive (monitors) and reflective (print) measuring. The Eye-One Match software for Mac and PC combines ease-of-use and sophisticated functionality. Its underlying technology bases on GretagMacbeth’s professional level ProfileMaker technology.
More information:
www.gretagmacbeth.com
Under the agreement, Caldera Graphics will provide ICC media profiles to customers using DHJ media products in wide format printers driven by Caldera software packages, making it easier for customers to use the combination for digital printing applications. Caldera Graphics will provide significant support, including its on-site demonstration capabilities and a strong support on shows. DHJ will concentrate on driving uptake of the Caldera Graphics award-winning range of solutions. This expanded partnership demonstrates the commitment both DHJ and Caldera Graphics have to the advancement of digital printing. Customers of DHJ and Caldera can be sure that their complete production solution will be helpful and dedicated to their specific needs. Caldera Graphics counts several thousand customers worldwide and have been broadly adopted in the reprographic and screen printing markets. There are many success stories that testify there is a need in the sign, banner, and billboard market for production-oriented solutions. DHJ International is a dynamic and modern company specialized in the transformation of all textile bases, the aim being to confer special qualities to these bases so as to modify their properties, aspect and/or hand. DHJ is able to transform all textile bases in varied areas.
More
information: www.caldera.fr
EFI announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire privately held VUTEk, Inc. for approximately $281 million in cash. EFI expects the transaction to close early in the third quarter of 2005, subject to regulatory approval. They expected the acquisition is to be immediately accretive upon closing, adding approximately $ 72 million in revenue and $ 0.11 in pro forma diluted earnings per share in the second half of 2005. The company expects second half GAAP results to include acquisition related charges in an amount to be determined upon completion of the customary valuation exercise.
More information: www.efi.com
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