Actual News about
Large
Format Printing
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Distributor: CREACT, Hamburg
Published
by: Neun Punkt GbR, Hamburg
2001-07-19
Dear readers,
for direct contacts – face to face – we all
hope to see you at the VISCOM show, where we will organize some very
interesting presentations. Please see further information at the end of this
newsletter.
Have a nice summer time and don’t forget to use
the LFP-Newsletter as your communication forum.
Headlines
1. Colorspan
starts shipping the new 12-head printer
2. Dr. Graphix introduced new high performed
substrates
3. Hunt Graphics introduce new Film
4. EPSON's New Large-Format Media offers new
application capabilities
5. Mimaki
introduces new Printer
6. Sihl
refreshes it's inkjet product line
8. "Try Before U Buy" at ENCAD
9. Mesh Tex-Outdoor – 3P-Product of the year
11. "Photo Art Board" – new at
Hahnemühle
12. BJ-W9000
– CANONs new way.
13. Arizona 180 – Gretags best in sales
14. First
VUTEK 3360 EC installed at Image Options
16. Aurelon today announced the release of
DeskCheck version 1.5.
17. Hunt just anounced a new member to
their laminator family
18. Display
Graphics and Art Industries Closer Together
19. FlightCheck Classic 4.0 for Mac Released
20. Big Systems offers big quantities of original ink
bottels at a special price
21. LightJet
430 Voted DPI Year 2001 Product of the Year
22. VisCom 2001, we tell you who will speak
Colorspan starts shipping
the new 12-head printer
The
new 12-head high speed printer from ColorSpan, the DisplayMaker Mach 12, began shipping
in June. 20 units were shipped to end-users in the EMEA countries including
Germany, UK, Italy, Spain, Greece, Netherlands, Russia, Denmark, Norway,
Algeria and Saudi Arabia. The DisplayMaker Mach 12 was 
unveiled
at CeBIT and is designed to set new standards in the wide-format
photo-realistic printing industry from a technical and operational perspective,
as the award-winning DisplayMaker Series XII did 2 years ago. The DisplayMaker
Mach 12 can print an A0 size output in 2 minutes (37.1 m2/hr). Product
highlights include: - Large capacity ink reservoirs (960ml) that can be changed
without interrupting printing - Extended printhead life - Lower cost of
production - Enhanced Automation Eye using 2 image sensors for calibration
functions - Automatic head height adjustment for media versatility (up to 12mm)
- Tilt-up carriage assembly for easy access to printheads For further
information connect to www.colorspan.com Attached are the company logo, product
logo and product image in JPEG (300dpi) format.
More: www.colorspan.com
Dr. Graphix
introduced new high performed substrates
Dr Graphix Imaging is pleased to announce the official launch of TR51 6.5 mil. The NEW substrate provides the same unparalleled brilliant color, scratch resistant image and tear resistance of TR51 7 mil, but with a surface finish which is half way between TR51 7 mil Gloss & Satin. The 6.5 mil version also comes with a slightly textured surface. These properties enable acceptance of TR51 6.5 mil in an even wider range of applications and display locations, enabling further elimination of lamination, where it is used to achieve particular light reflective properties.
TR51 6.5 mil performs identically to TR51 7 mil across a wide range of applications, and offers the advantages of still better translucency and light diffusion when used in backlit applications. Furthermore the 0.5 mil reduction in base calliper provides a substantial price advantage.
Although there is only 0.5 mil difference in calliper, TR51 6.5 mil is actually 50% of the physical weight of TR51 7 mil. The real advantage here is that transportation costs can be substantially cut, particularly if goods need to be air freighted for any reason.
More: www.drgraphix.com
Hunt Graphics
introduce new Film
Hunt Graphics just announced the replacement of their well known Optimount. New will be the Optimount "Ulta" which provides better protection against UVA & UVB and has a solvent based glue so that it is perfect for outdoor application.
More: www.hunt-corp.com
EPSON's New
Large-Format Media offers new application capabilities
EPSON
just introduced 2 new banner media. The new Tyvek as well as the new Polyester
Banner is available in 24", 36" and 44". These media are
designed to use with pigmented inks and will allow durability, flexibility and
stability.
More: www.epson.de
The Mimaki JV4 is the first new large format printer with Firewire-Interface. This high speed interface is really need due to fact that a huge amount of data has to be transferred to the printer to realize 26 qm/h when printed with 360 dpi. The maximum resolution is 1440 dpi. The printer also provides variable dot size so the output is really "photo realistic".
The Mimaki JV4 owns 6 piezo print heads 2 color channel each. Mimaki delivers their new JV4 in 3 sizes from 1,32 m to 1,80 m. it's also designed to produce screen print films.
More: www.nbn.de
Sihl refreshes it's inkjet
product line
San Jose, CA, Sihl USA is pruning it's inkjet media line to make way for new and exciting
digital imaging media. A decision has been made to terminate a number of inkjet products to allow for future growth. A lot of products will be replaced by new innovative new media.
Sihl USA is scheduled to release new products every quarter. Their next new product release will be October 2001. If you are interested in receiving a new product release package please contact the Sihl USA marketing department.
More: www.sihl.com
Beside their precision flad bett cutting plotters Zünd, the well known Swiss company now also provides large format printers. Different to other large format printers, Zünd's new line will work with UV drying ink technology.
So it is possible to print on a lot of uncoated media for indoor as well as for outdoor use. Thickness of the media can go up to 40 mm. Width can be up to 2,15 m. The resolution is 360 dpi. So Zund will introduce a real universal printer at Viscom. Come and see.
More: www.zund.com
There
is no more secret and no more wast of money and wast of time because "try
before you buy". You can do with Encad NovaJet 750 and 850 in your real
environment. Encad pays you a set of ink and media. There is another offer
for NovaJet PRO, PROe and 500 owners.
They can purchase original Encad inks at a very spezial price. Please check
whether this offer is available in your country. Contact your local dealer or
distributor and ask for "Try before U buy".
More: www.encad.com
Mesh Tex-Outdoor –
3P-Produc of the year
3P-Inktextiles just introduced a new high tech textile media. "Based on the experience of several years, we are proud to introduce this great, easy to handle and very stable media" said Thomas Poetz, CEO of 3P-Inktextile AG. Mesh-Tex-Outdoor is as simple as use paper, maybe easier, no finishing is needed. Some independent labs has tested this media. They couln't recognize any significant quality loss. So Mesh Tex-Outdoor iss the real first choice for banner outdoor application.
More: www.3p-inktextiles.com
You just started the large format business? Or you are in for a long time but your equipment is still the equipment you bought in the early days? There is no money available for new investments?
If your answers are YES, ILFORD has the answer for you.
"Ilfoplus – the clever deal". The idea behind: Ilford will payback the leasing rates for your new equipment if you order a certain amount of media. In addition to this you get the full Ilfort support on application, handling, etc. A Clever deal.
More www.ilford.com
"Photo
Art Board" – new at Hahnemühle
"The Hahnemühle Collection Digital Fine Art" got a new member: Hahnemühle Photo Art Board 1,3 mm.
This board makes any additional coating obsolete. When the print once is done the board and be framed or directly used as a display. Photo Art board is a very resistant once design for long life. Three surfaces are available: "Smooth", "Toskana" and "Torchon".
More: www.s-und-s.de
To often long runs can't be done with an ink jet printer due to fact that the printer runs out of ink in an uncontrollable manner. The result, first you find strips and later white paper. So you only produce waste. This can't happen with the Canon BJ-W9000. The reason is that this printer owns 650 ml of ink per color. Even these containers can be changed while the printer is running. That productivity, that's the new way Canon is going. The printheads have 3 chips which 256 nozzles each.
More: www.canon.de
Arizona 180 – Gretags
best in sales
The Gretag Professional Imaging Division formerly known as Raster Graphics just announced that their model Arizona 180 is the most sold printer outdoor applications.
Using 3M inks the Arizona prints direct on nearly any media including self adhesive films, banners, vinyl, etc..The costa, especially if only short runs are demanded are nearby the cost for screen printing. So a real good deal and the reason why the Arizona is so successful and well accepted in the market place.
More: www.raster.de
First VUTEK 3360 EC installed
at Image Options
MEREDITH, NH– VUTEk, the leading manufacturer of super-wide format digital ink-jet printers, announces the first US based installation of its new 3360 EC at Image Options of California. Its new VUTEk eight-colour digital ink-jet super-wide printer, has proved so successful that Image Options is currently installing a second system.
VUTEk's UltraVu 3360 EC, is the ideal solution for high-quality production printing, for a wide variety of applications including long-term outdoor graphics, wall murals, P-O-P advertising, banners and signage, posters, bus wraps, transit shelters, stage graphics, vehicle graphics, backlit displays, exhibition graphics and many more.
Prior to its VUTEk installations, Image Options found that it was increasingly producing graphics requiring custom fitting - it quickly realised the business potential of bringing it in house. Today, 90% of Image Options business comes from other trade printers.
More: www.vutek.com
HP
introduced 6 new members of the premium family and 2 new media for use with
UV-inks.
There is a brand new canvas with a wonderful natural look, a self adhesive vinyl, a Tyvek coated banner medium, a very heavy paper and last but not least a glossy and a satin photo paper.
For use with UV inks HP introduced a new backlit film called Colorlucent Backlit and a very robust high glossy paper. Of course for testing HP offers demo rolls. Please contact your local dealer for more and detailed info.
More: www.hewlett-packard.de
Aurelon today
announced the release of DeskCheck version 1.5.
DeskCheck is a cross-platform PostScript and PDF RIP incorporating Aurelon's breakthrough nColor Engine™. Aurelon's nColor Engine™ technology utilizes the accurate spectral measurement of color to deliver a precise proofing system that requires no prior color expertise. Aurelon DeskCheck was awarded the Seybold Hot Pick for hot new technology to debut at Seybold Boston 2000.
The latest version of DeskCheck is based upon a native PDF engine and incorporates ICC compatibility. Changes include better typeface preview in ScreenCheck and direct printing from ScreenCheck to a networked DeskCheck RIP; faster processing on the Windows platform; better handling of light tones in proofing mode and perfect color matching using RGB ICC profiles. It is now possible to preview the CMYK separations of any PS or PDF file in high resolution and print composite or each channel separately.
Aurelon DeskCheck includes ScreenCheck, a soft-proofing application that gives the confidence to know that what is seen on screen is truly what one sees in print. With ScreenCheck it is possible to detect output problems before a single piece of film is burned or a drop of ink hits paper - all from the desktop. Most important features: Preview a PDF or PostScript-interpreted file on screen and view overprints, transparency effects & separations; expose hidden file elements and easily send jobs to DeskCheck. Select an output profile for soft proofing and use input color profiles for any single RGB or CMYK object in a job.
Demo versions and background information can be found at
www.aurelon.com.
Hunt just
anounced a new member to their laminator family
the SEAL "Image 6500" which will replace the SEAL Image 6100. The 6500 provides a lamination width of 1.550 m
More: www.hunt-corp.com
Display Graphics and Art
Industries Closer Together
Océ Imaging Supplies has announced the expansion of its display graphics ink jet product line with Océ 15 oz. Canvas and Océ 90 lb. Art Paper. The new Canvas achieves an "oil painting" appearance for art and photographic portrait reproductions and its high durability is well suited for banners and hanging displays. The new Art Paper provides customers with the look and feel of paper used for watercolor painting, while maintaining tear resistance.
More: www.
FlightCheck Classic
4.0 for Mac Released
SANTA ANA, California June 29, 2001 -- Today Markzware has announced the release of FlightCheck CLASSIC v4.0 for the Macintosh. FlightCheck, which set the standard in the publishing industry for preflighting, ignites with robust features offering added support for Microsoft Word files and greater depth and flexibility in the Ground Control settings. New features are displayed at Markzware's homepage.
FlightCheck CLASSIC v4.0 is available on Mac PPC/68K and is $399 MSRP. The upgrade to FlightCheck CLASSIC v4.0 from any former version is $99. Customers may qualify for a free upgrade if their purchase of FlightCheck was made on or after April 1, 2001 by registering their current product and providing proof of purchase.
http://www.markzware.com
Big Systems offers big
quantities of original ink bottels at a special price
Big Systems is offering large quantities (as in thousands) of Encad GS ink 500ml bottles without cartridge. These are the regular Encad brand inks, GS for the NovaJet II, III, IV, Croma24, Pro, Pro E or 500 series (300 dpi) in 500 ML bottles. Price is $20 each (list for a 1000ml bottle from Encad is $80 so this is a 50% savings. Big Systems would love to get rid of their stock and help out fellow Encad users or dealers get some ink cheaply. Users can use them to refill their reservoirs as long as their current cartridge is still printing fine, dealers can use them as promo items, giveaways, for sample making, etc.
Visa, MC, or A/E or ship COD are accepted.
More: www.bigsys.com
LightJet 430 Voted DPI Year 2001
Product of the Year
Gretag Professional Imaging's LightJet 430 has won the "DPI Year 2001 Product of the Year" Output Devices category in a competition sponsored by the Digital Printing & Imaging Association (DPI). Announcement of this year's winners came during the Association's ninth Annual Conference & Exhibit, held in Atlanta, Georgia from April 5 to 7.
The LightJet 430 - a wide format photo laser printer produced by Gretag Professional Imaging - took top place in the Output Devices category. The product images up to 430 square feet or 40 square meters in one hour. Even at this speed, the LightJet doesn't compromise on quality, maintaining an apparent resolution of 4,000 dpi.
Evaluation of entries was made during the Conference, and winners were chosen by industry peers (DPI members). Winners received their trophies at an Awards Luncheon on April 6.
Founded in 1992, DPI has defined its mission as: to serve as the leading global forum for the advancement of the digital printing industry, through the success of its members. To that end, DPI will: (1) Provide information, education and support for the production, marketing and use of digital graphics in large format and related processes; (2) Promote the awareness and use of the industry's products and services; and (3) Foster and contribute to progress and excellence in digital imaging solutions.
More: www.dpia.org.
VisCom 2001, we tell you who will
speak
To
provide the highest possible value to the visitors of the VISCOM fair in Düsseldorf,
end of August, Reed, offers a free of charge congress and presentation program.
A lot of well known and high dedicated person will present what's new in the
industry and where visitors should have a look.
Of course most of these presentations will be done in German, but due to fact that nearly all presenters are multilingual and in the international business, there is the chance for everyone to get additional information. Please prepare your agenda, starting times will be find on the homepage mentioned below:
Large Format Basics, what you need and how all part will fit. This presentation will be done in German the first day. Once a day a short version will be done in English too. This presentation will be done by Wolfgang Hey, Creact Congress, who is in the business since more than 10 years. But Wolfgang will also talk about the way LFP and large format presentation in total will go, electronic paper and other new ideas.
Finishing, the important step to the final product, will be done in German and English by Giel Klinkers from GBC ProTech and by Frans Vandenbos, Hunt Graphics. Both know all tricks and needs.
The big result is the topic Jens Muschal, Metocolor will talk about. Jens will introduce the XXL market place, the printers, the technologies and the opportunities. If you like to know how a project must be handled and some great examples you should attend the speech of Miki Lazar, Mnur.
XXL the fascination is his headline. Miki is one of the early users and trappers. He is one of the experienced guys in the industry and it's great to listen to him again and again.
All you need to produce quality prints quickly will be answered by Fritz Haas from Encad and Kamal Ayoub, Colorspan.
Long experience in ink textile manufacturing made Thomas Poetz, 3P the first choice to talk about Special Media – special look – special awareness. Especially Thomas' new media mesh tex outdoor is worth to look at.
All the software tools you need will be shown and discussed by Thomas Degenfeld, ONYX Graphics. If you are user of PosterShop or you have the feeling you need it, come and listen to the number one world wide.
Colormangement in the large format area, what you need and how to do, these questions will be answered by Reinhard Necas from INIMAP.
Last but not least Martin Bruijniks from Tepede will help you on your way to find the right ink, the right media, durability and more. If you are looking for neutral information and maybe looking for an independent provider you should attend his session.
For accurate dates you should go to:
More: www.viscom-messe.de
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