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Thursday, 23. September 2004
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1) Crest Engineering at photokina 2004
At the upcoming photokina in hall 14.1, booth D 011, Crest Engineering will exhibit their new machines. During the exhibition you can see how the Heavy Duty Board Cutter works. This machine is necessary for flat bed printing. The machine is capable of cutting the toughest materials like 10mm Forex, acrylic and glass fast, clean and accurate. The machine can handle materials with a length of 320 cm. Also on display is the Heavy Duty Roll Loader. This machine makes it possible for only one person to handle heavy rolls safely, efficiently and accurately onto the printer. Next to this Heavy Duty line, the whole new laminating range can be seen.
More information: www.crest.nl
2) Onyx -Integration of PANTONE® Color Libraries
Onyx Graphics, a leader in large format digital printing solutions,
is pleased to announce the addition of PANTONE® color libraries to all standard
Onyx® 6.0 Workflow products. This added capability offers Onyx users a fully
automated PANTONE Color function, which saves operators time by eliminating
manual input of color definitions, thereby reducing inaccuracies in the final output
and increasing efficiency of the printing process. The libraries are available
now at no cost to registered Onyx 6.0 users via the free AutoUpdate system.
With PANTONE Color definitions incorporated into your Onyx 6.0 RIP, you can
easily process PostScript or PDF print jobs containing named PANTONE spot
colors. The Onyx RIP will automatically match output to the PANTONE Colors as
closely as is possible on each profiled media. The PANTONE Color capability
extends to all printers supported by standard Onyx 6.0. The update for PANTONE
Color capability is available now at no cost to registered users of Onyx
Graphics standard workflow products including Onyx RIPCenterTM, Onyx
PosterShop®, and Onyx ProductionHouseTM Version 6.0. The PANTONE Color
Libraries are not available for any OEM or co-branded versions. Onyx users can
access the free update via the on-line AutoUpdate System. For more information
contact you local distributor or come and see Onyx products at several
international tradeshows http://www.onyxgfx.com/tradeshow.pl?type=International
More
information: www.onyxgfx.com
3) Noritsu presents Mytis-1 at photokina
The enterprise Noritsu Koki, based near Osaka/Japan, will unveil its new large format printer Mytis-1 to a broad public at photokina in hall 14.1, booth G 21/J 10. The most prominent features of the Mytis-1 are the high quality, the tear resistance, and weather ability of the large size prints when placed outdoor. All operations can be done in a one-step process. Mytis is an abbreviation for "Multi – Yield Transfer Inkjet System". It consists of three units connected with each other: the inkjet printer, the heating unit, and the loop-station, which serves as interim memory. Mytis-1 uses a proprietary method for creating prints. The fluorine layer protects the surface of Mytis-1-prints like a plastic wrap, so there is no need for lamination after the printing operation. This is possible because of a special material like a film that is available in various kinds. At the beginning, Noritsu Deutschland offers two kinds of White Vision Film, matte and glossy, and as third variant an opaque Backlit Vision in rolls. A wide variety of different sizes is available. The maximum print size is 1230 mm allowing a white margin of 5 mm on each side. The lowest advance length is 600 mm when setting the automatic mode and 200 mm when using the manual mode. The system Mytis-1 is equipped with Epson piezo printing heads. Two sets of six different colors are necessary to run the system.
More
information: www.Noritsu.de
4) GMP presents new cold laminating machines
Just in time for photokina GMP launched the new Excelam Cold
Laminating machines in hall 14.1, booth E 011.
Supplementary to the 1.4 m and 1.6 m wide machines GMP now presents the Excelam
Q-Cold 880 with 88 cm working width and the Excelam Q-1120 RS with 1.1 m
working width. Either for the photographer, who is going to protect, improve or
mount his digital prints, or the advertising technical, who wants to protect
his banners against destruction, with this machines GMP offers, together with
the GMP laminating films, the professional solution. In addition, GMP presents
especially for the protection of digital photoprints the cold film Pronex
Sparkler, a casted PVC foil in 75 mic
and 125 mic thickness with pearl – sparkler -
surface for finishing and improving the printout and for protection
against fingerprints and light-reflection. Laboratory tests have shown that
this foil causes no color shifts or color fading. The laminating film is
suitable for indoor- and outdoor use.
More
informationen: www.gmp-germany.de
5) The DisplayMaker 72s at photokina
The DisplayMaker 72s is a high-speed, low-cost solvent inkjet printer designed for productivity and profitability. The DisplayMaker 72s is a 185 cm (72 inch) production printer that produces extremely durable, high-quality output for outdoor and indoor applications. Using solvent pigmented inks on inexpensive uncoated media, the DisplayMaker 72s lets you print great-looking output. In addition, the DisplayMaker 72s includes outstanding automated features to ensure print quality and enhance your productivity. ColorSpan will display its DisplayMaker 72s on the Sihl Direct stand in hall 14.1, booth D 025 / E 030 and on the 3P stand in hall 14.1, booth E 021.
More
information: www.colorspan.com
6) Zünd together with Sihl Direct at photokina
Zünd Systemtechnik AG presents, together with Sihl Direct in hall 14.1, booth D 25/E 30, the new large format
printer UVjet 250-Combi and the UVjet 215-Plus. The UVjet 250-Combi is a new
development with a maximum print width of 2500 mm. A special material handling
system ensures precise printing on uncoated rigid materials up to 100 mm thick
as well as wrinkle free roll-to-roll operations. It can be configured for 4 or
6 colour printing, and offers a white ink option. The print-speed is 20-40
sqm/h, depending on print modus. The UVjet 215-Plus bases on the proven UVjet
215-C, now also as 6-colour printer and with newly designed print engine. This
upgrade can increase the print-speed up to 50%. The UVjet 215-Plus also prints
on rigid and flexible materials up to 2150 mm wide and 40 mm thick. Together
with these new flatbed printers Zünd presents a complete digital workflow for
printing and cutting. For this the established Zünd flatbed plotter family is
used. The cutters are ideal for finishing printed boards, sheets or rolled
materials. The optical vision system I-Cut ensures always perfect contour or
trim cut, reducing manual labour in the finishing process.
More
information: www.zund.com
7) HP large format printing at photokina 2004
This year HP is displaying its products and solutions at photokina
under the theme "You + HP – Experience More". The focus of HP's
presentation in hall 3, stand L20/L28 is on the
digital photography and imaging workflow. In addition to displaying many new
consumer products HP is again teaming up with partner companies to present
interesting large format printing solutions for professional users. HP has
divided the world of digital photography and photo printing into four realms of
"Experience". Under the theme "Experience Speed" the
Nürnberg-based company Mendel has chosen the world of Formula I to demonstrate
the blazing speed of the Designjet 5500PS and new Posterjet RIP 7.0 in turning
out photos of the BMW Williams Boliden. Mediatronics will employ an HP
Designjet 5500PS and OnyxRIP to illustrate the advantages of print-on-demand
solutions printed on special media such as HP Hahnemühle paper. Under
"Experience Art" photokina visitors can see for themselves just how
deceptively real photo reproductions can be thanks to professional printing
systems and perfectly matched printing inks and media. Through the exquisite
works of artist Christian Popkes visitors can also see how professional
photographers create their printouts. Other highlights include a Photo Kiosk as
well as large format printouts of professional-quality portrait photos by the
Cologne-based company Colormy using Photo-RIP Colorgate and a cutter from
Fotoba Digitrim. The Berlin-based company Macron will also be displaying
proof-quality printouts created with DesignerRIP 4.0 from EFI as well as
realistic UV photo prints produced with the Jack-the-RIP Version 3.0. At the HP
stand professional photographers can observe the entire workflow of an integrated
photo studio as well as printing and scanning solutions for professional image
enlargement. An iQsmart1TM scanner from Creo and Designjet 5500 will be used to
produce sharp printouts in the same quality as the original pictures.
More
information: www.hp.com
8) Eisfeld Datentechnik presents PosterJet 7
At photokina the german-based company Eisfeld Datentechnik will present the new and completely rewritten PosterJet version 7. This new version of the high performance software RIP PosterJet can be seen at the Canon booth E38/F33 in hall 2.2 and the HP booth L20/L28 in hall 3.1. PosterJet 7 offers various new features and functions that provide a never before seen level of quality, flexibility, efficiency and speed. PosterJet contains a new intelligent linearization and convinces with a professional Client /Server architecture. This modern software design enables users to print jobs from a single workstation as well as from an arbitrary PC within the network. In every PosterJet 7 version are already five fully functional clients included. PosterJet 7 can easily be extended with more client applications if needed. Also the color management was crucially improved in the version 7. Without any special knowledge users can always obtain an optimal, color-accurate printing quality. Easy profiling of own media and the effortless construction of special ICC profiles is now just a few mouse clicks away. PosterJet 7 is supporting the complete range of professional large-format-printer from HP and Canon.
More
information www.posterjet.com
9) Epson with Live Photo Studio at photokina
The Epson stand's professional printing and graphics section comprises two photo studios. Renowned professional photographers such as Trix Hildebrand, Hen van Kooten and Friedrun Reinhold demonstrate portrait techniques and more in the studio for professional portrait photography. The famous Dutch photographer Hans Van Ommeren provides enthusiasts with the opportunity to experience the most significant steps of commercial digital workflows in the high-end fine art studio for commercial prints. Colour management workflow for photographers, professional scanning and the creation of albums, as well as scan-to-print solutions will also be demonstrated in detail in the photo studios. Visit Epson in hall 3.1, booth J 050.
More
information: www.epson.de
10) Gandinnovations at photokina
Gandinnovations will present at photokina the Jeti 5000 (5 meter
printer) and the Jeti 3150 UV (Flatbed printer). The Jeti 5000 is equiped with
18 Spectra printheads. The sturdy and reliable build allows users to do five
meter graphics with ease and consistency. This printer delievers high-quality
six-color, 600 dpi graphics. Visitors can see it perform in hall 14.1, booth E 018. In addition, Gandinnovations
presents the Jeti 3150 UV flatbed printer that uses 24 Spectra printheads. It
is a flatbed printer for high production graphics, producing a 1.5 m x 3 m
panel at the highest or best 6-color, 600-dpi-quality in nine minutes. Users
can also change to four colors and print the same 1.5 m x 3 m panel in five
minutes. Large, bulky or heavy materials load and unload with ease as the bed
is easily accessible and go into place accurately with built in stops that pop
up in between prints. Heavy or light materials and even corrugated paper stay
in place with state of the art vacuum table for perfect print results. The head
can move up 5 cm to print thicker materials. The Jeti 3150 is ready for
installation in early November 04 as beta sites are being installed. The Jeti
3150 will also have a white and clear varnish option ready for final release in
November 04.
More
information: www.gandinnovations.com
11) GBC presents Talon 64
GBC Films Group Europe presents at photokina at the Tepede-booth F 042 in hall 14.1 the Talon 64 and a new range of innovative inkjet printable media for the professional wide-format laminating market. The Talon 64 is extremely versatile, has a maximum working width of 1,55 m, and matches the needs of mid-range production shops. The machine includes the newly designed easy to use “MasterDial” control panel. Various unwind and rewinds enable unlimited applications on this machine. The new "Uniwind" system allows the top unwind and rewind-shafts and the bottom rewind shaft to be engaged, disengaged or driven in either direction by the flip of a switch from the operator to accommodate a multitude of web-ups. The Talon 64 includes independently controlled upper and lower heaters to run thermal and PSA film easily at the same time. The new innovative wide format SecurFilm is both an inkjet and protective all-in-one laminating film. SecurFilm eliminates at least one step in the production process. AccuShield, introduced end of 2003, is a liquid coating alternative with UV resistance, adhering to media without the need for trimming. GBC developed this solution for finishing the output of eco-solvent printers (up to 160 cm), where the volumes to laminate are too small to invest in a stand-alone liquid laminator.
More information: www.gbcfilm.com
12) Multiplot introduces TX 740 C
With a focus on digital textile printing Multiplot shows five new
printers of the South-Korean manufacturer d.gen at photokina in hall 14.1, booth A 009. Highlight is the new TX 740
Polaris, the first flag-printer with an included heat fixation unit. There is
no more need for steaming or heat fixations with calander. The TX 740 C prints
in a width of 187 cm and has an output of 24 sqm per hour. In addition,
Multiplot presents the next highlight with the d.gen TX Herakles with print
cover for elastic and thin fabrics, such as Lycra or silk. This printer is
available in widths of 187 cm and 260 cm and prints with maximum speed up to 45
sqm/h. The resolution of maximal 1440 dpi secures highest quality. The TX
Herakles is suitable for all textile inks. Multiplot introduces also the new
Roland SJ 1000 (260 cm) for sublimation printing together with the new sublimation
paper JetCol Highspeed in a width of 257 cm. Booth printer and paper in
cooperation with the new HeatJet Industry (320cm) is an excellent combination
for printing on polyster fabrics. The speed of 450 sqm/h is fast enough for any
printer.
More information:
www.multiplot.de
13) SEAL: New vinyls and films
SEAL Graphics, has enlarged its vinyl range with the addition of three new products. The company will demonstrate it at photokina in hall 14.1, booth F 24. Each one is a white 80-micron monomeric vinyl that SEAL Graphics has developed for use with solvent printers, which do not require an inkjet coating. Suitable for short-term outdoor applications, two of the vinyls are available as a matte and a gloss finish with a permanent clear adhesive. The third is a gloss with a permanent gray adhesive. The company reveals also at photokina an addition to its affordable indoor laminate range. It is an 80-micron film, called Print Shield Base Sandtex. SEAL Graphics has developed it specifically for short-term POS applications in high traffic areas. The film provides basic protection against dirt and abrasion, and it enables a non-reflective textured finish for display graphics. Print Shield Base Sandtex is available in five widths up to 1540 mm and is suitable for use with both photographic and digital media. It uses a water-based adhesive for use in cold, pressure-sensitive laminating processes and is compatible with all SEAL machines.
More information: www.Sealgraphics.com
14) InteliCoat: Full range at photokina
InteliCoat Technologies exhibits at photokina its full range of
Magic media in hall 14.1, booth F 16. The company demonstrates also – and this is
for the first time – its Magic Mainstream range of media. These products
enhance and build up InteliCoat's Magic collection. Visitors to photokina can
also see the Magiclée family of substrates for the fine art reproduction and
professional/high end photographic markets. This Magiclée family includes
"Torino" inkjet stretch cotton/polyester blend canvas for dye and
pigment printers, "Verona" matte textured digital fine art paper,
"Firenze" matte presentation paper, "Sienna" instant dry
photobase paper, and "MuralPro" wall covering substrate for fine art
applications. InteliCoat looks currently to expand its network of resellers and
distributors for these products. As far as the Magic Mainstream range is
concerned, they are products, which include media that are compatible with
pigment and dye water-based inks for HP, Epson and the manufacturers of other
thermal and piezo inkjet printers. Users of the Magic Mainstream product range
can display outdoors without lamination.
More
information: www.magicinkjet.com
15) Alcan: New KAPA°plast format
Alcan Composites scores well in the market segment of rigid substrates with a wide range of easy-to-handle indoor and outdoor boards available in the field of lightweight, rigid foam and aluminum composite materials. Now the company launched a new KAPA°plast lightweight format. It is a high-quality polyurethane foam core, which is extremely rigid, warp-resistant and suitable for the use of solvent-based inks. Beside a much improved ink adhesion, the primer coat also guarantees a faster absorption of the UV-hardening inks at high printing speeds. The use of brilliant white cellulose as the base paper for the PE-coated cellucarton sandwich structure makes the colors of the precision printing appear glossier while lending them more expression. The result is a visibly finer, sharper image, which has convinced both professional traders and numerous LFP printing machine manufacturers visiting the drupa exhibition. Due to the popular request and responded to calls from dealers and LFP users, Alcan Kapa GmbH added the maxi standard size of 3,050 x 1,530 mm board in thicknesses of 5 mm and 10 mm to the company's multi-format KAPA°plast range and is available right now. The Alcan Composites Group will present its branded boards at photokina in a dual role: as proven mounting boards and preferred direct printable sheets in hall 14.1, booth E 028.
More
information: www.alcankapa.com
16) Continental Grafix: New film-width
Nearly 96 per cent of the self-adhesive window films are supplied in
a width of 54 inch. However, it seems that the applications and motives have
become bigger as Continental Grafix had to reject several inquiries for large
sizes. Therefore, the company offers for the "one-way-vision"
products a new width of its self-adhesive window films. This media is now
available in 60-inch width. The 60-inch material is perforated with 1540 hole
pattern – 1.5 mm hole size with 40 per cent open area. This is also the most
demanded perforation pattern because it shows 20 per cent more printable area
with unchanged visibility compared to many other mainstream products. It
creates more intense images and brighter colors. Fine text and details are
clearly visible at close distance. On demand, it is also possible to supply the
new width with the perforation pattern 1550 (50 per cent open area). As a
matter of course, it is still possible to choose between a paper liner or a
polyester liner version for the backing. Material in the new width is available
as of mid-October from the warehouse in Germany. Because of using the same base
material, the two ABG numbers for films (with and without laminate) for
transportation advertising apply are valid to the new width.
More
information: www.continentalgrafix.com
17) Mitsubishi: HiTec Paper at photokina
“Mitsubishi HiTec Paper – Your partner in printing Media” so it is named when the doors of photokina 2004 are open once again. Over all six days of the fair the Mitsubishi customers and prospective customers are invited to hall 14.1, booth B 028 to get their own impression of Bielefeld’s production of specialty coated inkjet media. The highlight of the company’s booth is a realistic photo studio, which demonstrates to the visitors the easy workflow from taking the original photo to the printout of the finishing product on an inkjet printer.
More information: www.jetscript.de
18) Classical charm with 3P
3P InkJet Textiles Corporation introduces Portrait Canvas at
photokina and SGIA 2004. 3P's latest development satisfies the requirements of
the Professional Photographic and Fine Art markets. The prints become classical
charm with 3P. Customers can print the matte coated canvas with its weight of
10 oz/yd2 and 19,7 mil with any standard large format printer using aqueous
inks such as Epson, HP, Kodak and Canon. The user of pigment-based ink printers
has the benefit of long durability when using this special material. The
bright-white fabric ensures the maximum image quality with vivid colors and
genuine reproduction. Different digital artists were provided with Portrait
Canvas for pretesting. They complimented 3P's Portrait Canvas on the exact
coloring and high-resolution image quality. It has fast dry times and precise
stretching quality. The classical surface and touch of Portrait Canvas is
especially suitable for producing fine art prints, classic originals, portrait
photographs and art reproductions. Portrait Canvas is available in width 17 to
72 inches. The roll length is 40 feet. On request lengths up to 3200 feet are
available. 3P InkJet Textiles Corporation demonstrates the excellent quality
output of Portrait Canvas with the Epson Stylus Pro 7600 including UltraChrome
ink technology at photokina in hall 14.1, booth
E021/023 and in Minneapolis/USA (October 6-9, 2004) at SGIA 2004, booth 2839.
More
information: www.3p-inktextiles.com
19) Fuji Hunt on display
At this year's photokina in hall 5.1, booth G 018, Fuji Hunt takes chance to present the extended range of new and upgraded products and services which the company has introduced of late. Along with established lines such as the Oasis Pro quality control system and the range of high grade photochemistry and media products, all of which have been fully updated to take account of the latest developments in the parallel worlds of digital and analogue imaging, recently introduced items will be on show together with some new products. The line-up by the company's Digital Solutions division will include the EPSON Stylus Pro 4000 digital printer and other large format EPSON models, the GreenBox starter kit and ImageHunter Advanced Printing System. Fuji Hunt Professional Media is constantly being progressed to respond to customers' comments and requests, so some new additions to the comprehensive range will be demonstrated on the stand - especially in the highly successful Fine Art collection.
More
information: www.fujihunt.com
20) STAEDTLER Ink Jet presents a world novelty
At photokina in hall 14.1, booth E 050, STAEDTLER Ink Jet will present a new sensation in ink development - Lumocolor Jet, a water-based piezo ink for printing on almost all surfaces. For the first time the new Lumocolor Jet inks for piezo pinters will be presented to the public under the motto "print on whatever you like". The new generation of STAEDTLER inks which can be used not only on synthetics but also on metal, glass and plywood will undergo the ultimate test at the photokina. According to "trust the luck is good – a test printout is better" they will print on every material that any customer brings to the STAEDTLER booth. Another world novelty is a new bulk feed system for piezo printers under the motto "Get a P.I.L.S. – forget about the nightshift". The special feature of this bulk solution is a Permanent Ink Level System in the ink tank and a huge amount of ink that guarantees unsupervised printing the whole night long. Of course, users of HP and Encad large format printers can also expect innovations.
More information:
www.staedtler-inkjet.com
21) Mutoh's super wide Phoenix
At VisCom Europe recently held in Paris, Mutoh presented its new
super wide-format (3.3 meters) printer concept, called Phoenix. This Printer is
Mutoh's first super wide-format digital inkjet product. They developed it as an
industrial high-volume printer. Target markets are flexible and rigid outdoor
signage (eco-solvent, solvent, UV) and direct textile printing. The machine
offers maximum media and print widths of 3.3 meters, with maximum roll weights
of 200 kg. It incorporates a motorized 10 kg-head carriage for multiple print
heads, bulk ink supply and for additional curing equipment. The Mutoh Phoenix
is equipped with sophisticated media movement technology, i.e. a special
single-operator media loading system. The unit also offers an active sensorized
tension bar system for flawless media tracking and straight winding of printed
media. Depending on the application, the platform offers the possibility to
incorporate different media heating and cooling features – contact heating, IR
heating, and fan bank – as well as a removable gutter. Mutoh's approach for the
development of the Phoenix 3.3 meter printer platform was to build a
multi-functional printer platform, capable of accommodating multiple head
technologies and a modular ink supply system. Phoenix allows serving a host of
market niches with short development lead-time, such as sign, soft signage,
textile printing photography, and others.
More
information: www.mutoh.be
22) Spandex unveiled Gerber XRT2500
Visitors to the Spandex booth at VisCom in Paris could experience it in action: The new Gerber XRT2500 2.5-meter printer. The large format inkjet printer targets high-volume heavy-duty users, yet it is priced so that even small and mid-size companies can afford it. Heavy materials load easily thanks to the Gerber XRT2500’s pneumatic support system, and its automated operation software enables unattended production. Spandex has shown other inkjet in addition to the Gerber XRT2500 at VisCom. The company has long put print-cut at the core of its hardware portfolio with the ever-popular Gerber Edge. Now the print-cut concept goes the extra mile to embrace inkjet. A 46-inch Jetster printer collaborates with the Gerber P2C cutting plotter to deliver a versatile print-cut system. Spandex, a subsidiary of Gerber Scientific Inc., is also a very well known after-market distributor of consumables for major brands that feature in the company’s portfolio. The expanding digital range benefits from the same quality presentation and production technologies. Spandex specializes in the marketing, sales, distribution, and support of digital printing, cutting and routing. The company serves more than 31,000 customers in more than 15 countries.
More information: www.spandex.com
23) Scitex expanses its XLjet 3+ range
Scitex Vision announced the expansion of its XLjet 3+ range of printers. The Scitex Vision three-meter printer is now available in four and six colors as well as in the existing eight-color version. Additionally, upgrades from four to six colors, and six to eight colors are possible, extending both the versatility of the printer and its working life. These new models complete the XLjet+ three-meter range of inkjet printers. Designed to extend the superior capabilities of the existing Vision XLjet+ 8C printer, the new 4C and 6C models provide cost-effective solutions for companies entering the market or expanding their services. The XLjet+ series is available in widths of two, three and five meters, enabling printers to offer their customers high quality print with a versatility level of substrates. Substrates suited to XLjet+ printers range from indoor applications where high print quality is required, including double-sided and backlit applications, to billboards, floor and window graphics, and vehicle wraps. At VisCom in Paris recently Scitex Vision launched the new printers. In addition, the Company showed the Scitex Vision GOjet for the first time in Europe along with the Scitex Vision XLjet 5+.
More information: www.scitexvision.com
24) MegaInk offers Orange & Green ink
MegaInk, based in the Czech Republic, has launched new revolutionary
Orange and Green solvent-based inks. It is an addition to the Companies
existing line of premium inks for the Mimaki JV3, Roland EX Pro II, and Mutoh
Rockhopper II wide format line of printers. MegaInk offers the Orange &
Green solvent-based inks for piezo electric wide format digital printing
systems, where is the need for high quality, color matching and special color's
reproduction. The new MegaInk Orange & Green inks represent a quantum leap
in the development and manufacturing of solvent-based inks for high-quality
wide-format printers. Orange & Green inks provide a much wider color gamut
and spectrum – near the RGB color space. The printing of special or spot colors
can now be achieved with much greater ease with the MegaInk Orange & Green
inks.
More
information: www.megaink.biz
25) Neolt presented the NeoltJet UV at VisCom in Paris
Neolt, a leading supplier of wide-format inkjet printing systems, laminators and trimmers, recently introduced its new line of UV plotters made in Italy: the NeoltJet UV printer. With its photo-realistic image quality and the excellent printing speed of about 20 sqm/h the NeoltJet UV is available in three different sizes 1.8, 2.5, and 3.2 meters. All three models print directly on flexible and rigid materials even on rolls in one unit. The new high-speed print modes give users the ability to choose an output speed and quality combination that matches the price/performance requirements of each job. The Neolt UV plotter is faster, more flexible and even more productive than before. This addition to the super-wide format market is an eight heads four-color plotter, designed for both large and small scale printing houses and sign shops specialized in outdoor super-wide format applications. The NeoltJet UV is ideal for billboards, banners, and wall mural production; it can load up to 5 cm rigid material, driven by a user-friendly interface and powered with ColorGATE RIP.
More information: www.neolt.it
26) Improved durability and larger color choice
The intermediate monomeric vinyl MACmark 8300 Pro Series with permanent adhesive now offers more possibilities to converters. The durability has been increased from 3-4 years to 4-5 years and 20 matt as well as 20 glossy colours have been added to offer a 104 colour pallet to designers and converters. New shades include delicate and trendy colours such as apricot, lavender and almond. The well known high quality films of the intermediate 8300 Pro Series are used for medium term applications such as city beautification, information or decorative panels, exhibition booths or vehicle marking. The new MACmark 8300 Pro Series can be ordered from MACtac authorized distributors as of September 2004.
More information:
www.mactac-europe.com
27) Ferrari® presented Sign-It® at VisCom in Paris
Sign-It®, a Ferrari® innovation, is an adhesive textile that can be adjusted for many times. It is user-friendly, economical and is easily printed on. Sign-It® is universal. It can take all types of printing to ensure limitless creativity. Sign-It® is compatible with most printing techniques and thanks to its leight-weight it can be used to design large areas. Sign-It® is flexible, it rolls up compactly and is easily transported and stored. Using an exclusive Ferrari® patented process, it is extremely stable, outstandingly smooth and unrivalled for strength. Sign-It® always sticks perfectly, whether on small or large areas and doesn't trap any air-bubbles. Applied simply by hand, Sign-It® sticks immediately to almost all the smooth surfaces and won't blister. It allows you to create large highly attractive areas to ensure maximum impact and perfect message visibility. Sign-It®Aqua 4697, has a matt finish and a weight of 450g/sqm. It is available in widths of 91.4 and 127 cm and ideal for Aqueous inks, oils and ecosolvents. Sign-It® Solvent 4696, has a glossy finish and a weight of 550g/sqm. Available in 137,2 cm, it is ideal for Solvent inks.
More information: www.ferrari-textiles.com
28) The new SPÜHLvirtu RS25-BASIC
The SPÜHLvirtu RS25-BASIC is a new flatbed printer. It can process rigid materials (boards, dibond, glass, wood, metal, etc.) of up to 75 mm thickness. The standard version works with four colors and is optionally available with six colors or with four colors and white. The maximum printable width corresponds to 2.5 meters. The printing unit has 36 piezo printheads by Spectra, permitting outputs in high-speed mode up to 150 sqm/h, at a resolution of 300x423 dpi. A version with a width of 3.5 meters, the virtu RS35-BASIC, is planned for beginning of next year.
More information: www.spuhl.ch
29) Inktec presented at VisCom Europe
At Visual Communication Europe in Paris, InkTec presented various kinds of new products, 440 ml solvent ink cartridge for JV3, 1000 ml lower-solvent ink cartridge for Colorpainter 64S and new continuous ink supply system for Piezo plotters. The new ink supply system attracted many visitors who have been interested in InkTec's pigment inks. InkTec's new system is composed of 1 liter vacuous ink packs, so that it makes sharp printing images as same as cartridges' one. It uses an analog system to check the remaining ink level, users get much free from the risk of sensor error. It is simple to install and possible to run continuously without cleaning since installation. The 1000 ml cartridge for Seiko Colorpainter 64S was another highlight at the show. It will be released in early November. InkTec debuted its new UV curable ink for UV Piezo drop-on-demand ink jet printers. The drivers for this new ink are faster curing, high gloss and very good weather resistance. Another driver is outstanding adhesion against rubbing and scratching.
More information: www.inktec.com
30) Caldera has a new EZmedia feature
Caldera Graphics, the French software editor for imaging solutions running on Mac OSX and Linux, presented major software improvements at VisCom in Paris. One of the top features is EZmedia, an exclusive system including both software and GretagMacbeth Eye-One spectrophotometer (in option) providing a complete solution for ICC color profiling dedicated to the market of visual communication. Caldera had presented EZmedia in Paris for the first time. The feature already allows building profiles for printers and will soon be able to process profiles for monitors and scanners. With EZmedia users can accurately predict what they will get on large format printers. The company built EZmedia on an intuitive “wizard”, on the Print-measure-Build process. It manages all the printers supported by the Caldera solutions, such as Dye, Pigment, Eco-Solvent, Solvent, and UV-curing, and the user can set many parameters such as the transition between inks (light and medium), the linearization or the ink limit. The user can import and modify standard profiles. The system also offers pre-defined printable targets to answer all the needs. EZmedia is available as an option in all the RIP solutions from Caldera Graphics.
More information: www.caldera.fr
31) Uniform offers odor free solvent ink
Under the Uniform label, there is an innovative range of odorless solvent inks, which offer “safe and sure” properties and have the unusual advantage, to smell like lemon sweets. Therefore, Uniform aptly named it CitroSOL. These new inks had their world premiere in the middle of September at VisCom in Paris. CitroSOL inks complement the existing range of products, which offers other solvent based formulations and they meet the 2004 EU solvent ink safety requirements. Additionally, CitroSOL is in the same range of safety as existing eco-solvent and eco-solvent plus ink products yet offer a far higher degree of robustness and print durability. Available in 220 ml and 440 ml cartridges, and one liter bottles, Uniform CitroSOL ink contains no cyclohexanone or isophrone and can be used in print environments where, formerly, the use of solvents has involved additional extraction equipment. This new CitroSOL product will be incorporated as a welcome addition to the Uniform new modular ink strategy and enables users to select the most suitable product for their individual needs for use with any Uniform printer.
More information:
www.uniformdigital.com
32) Matan will exhibit at SGIA
Matan will exhibit at SGIA in Minneapolis/USA (October 6-9, 2004), booth 2247, the Matan JetSeti 3.2 meters, new professional Matan inks and the new Matan SpringPro. The JetSeti version, built on state-of-the-art Hitachi DOD printing technology, offer excellent printing capabilities and low maintenance requirements. The JetSeti product line, using the Hitachi print-head technology, are available in both 2.5 and 3.2 meters (98.4 and 126 inch), 6 colors format in 600 dpi apparent, multi roll and backlit feature and optimized supreme inks from Matan. Matan' ink is optimized for Hitachi Piezo, drop-on-demand printing technology. The Matan' ink for JetSeti product line utilizes Matan's proprietary new six-color solvent-based inks, which obtain better ingredients and undergo a unique filtration process and intensive QA tests. This allows better rendering and color gamut, exceptional outdoor durability and print head reliability. At SGIA Matan will also exhibit the new Matan SpringPro an industrial label printer. The Matan SpringPro is a professional digital label converting printer that is aimed specifically for short run jobs and applications.
More information:
www.matanprinters.com
33) Foamalux backs superbike team
Foamalux Ultra “backed” one of the leading challengers for this season’s British 125 Championships, Team NVIDIA. Signs Extra has produced the pit area for the season by using Foamalux Ultra. Signs Extra cut 20 panels of 5 mm thick white Foamalux Ultra to a size of 2 m x 1 m each, before applying vinyl and photographic media featuring sponsor’s logos. Then they inserted the panels into a modular aluminium frame to provide a lightweight unit for transportation and handling, creating a professional, clean pit area full of impact. Manufactured by Brett Martin Ltd, Foamalux Ultra has a co-extruded gloss layer that is an integral part of the sheet. The material is Class 1 fire-rated, an important consideration due to the environment in which the material is being used. Foamalux Ultra is part of the portfolio of graphics sheet products manufactured by Brett Martin, including Foamalux, Foamalux Xtra (80 per cent recycled foam PVC), Marlon STS (sign grade multi-wall polycarbonate) and Marcryl FS. The range is available in a variety of colors, tints, sheet thicknesses, and sizes, trough Brett Martin’s national network of specialist distributors.
More information: www.brettmartin.com
34) Wide-Format Carpets
Printing on carpet is rather difficult. To find the right combination requires a lot of investigation and knowledge of the specific behavior of the substrate, completed with the development of the best ink and printer behavior. Floor Events, based in Amsterdam, says it has found the right combination. Now the company sells exclusively for the digital printing market a lightweight, optical white carpet with a 3 mm cord in it that customers can use in production printing on wide format devices. One of the printing production companies that uses and tests this carpet is Van Straaten in the Netherlands. They use the white polyamide carpet on their NUR Blueboard equipment. Problems with production are solved, because there is lots of knowledge of materials. Floor Events delivers the carpets in different widths of 5, 4, 3.20, 1.80, and 1.60 meters and other sizes for special applications. The walking meters can be forty on a roll maximum, but also in shorter lengths. The total thickness is about 5 mm. Now, Floor Events Printing Carpets is specialized in producing and supplying carpets for the large format digital market. It has the exclusive distribution rights for these specially manufactured carpets within Europe.
More information:
www.printingcarpets.com
35) Hexis unveiled new substrates
At the Sign Business & Digital Graphics Show in Long Beach/CAL, Hexis USA unveiled two new products for their line of inkjet media. The V870PE is a 6.8 mil self-adhesive polyethylene film for pigment outdoor inks. It has a specially treated ink receptive surface and since it is uncoated, there is a substantial saving in the material cost for sign makers. They have tested the film successfully on a wide range of both piezo and thermal inkjet printers. To ensure the expected outdoor durability of up to two years Hexis strongly recommend lamination with one of their cold laminating films – gloss, satin or matt. The other new product of Hexis USA is the V209TH, a 2-mil high gloss vinyl specially engineered for use with thermal transfer printers such as the Summa DC3 and GerberEdge. It features a clear polyester liner resistant to rapid temperature changes and solvent based acrylic adhesive. The V209TH when laminated has an outdoor durability of up to eight years. Hexis is a major manufacturer of coated and uncoated self-adhesive media for digital printing as well as of a complete line of graphic vinyl.
More information: www.hexisusa.com
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