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Company: CREACT KG, Linau; editor in chief: Susanne Aschoff Monday, 09.
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Dear readers, here
you will find something about interesting innovations and news about Large
Format Printing. 1)
PRO SIGN 2006: 19 to 21 October
2006 in
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1) PRO
SIGN 2006: 19 to 21 October 2006 in Frankfurt /Germany 2) Digital Print World: Latest
Digital Presses in Action 3) NUR unveils the new NUR Tempo
Q 4) Gandinnovations: New Jeti
3150 UV Flatbed 5) EFI introduces a new
Three-Meter Addition 6) Zünd’s flagship printer UVjet
250-Combi 7) Mutoh’s 3rd generation eco
printer: ValueJet 1204 8) Multi-Plot: Versatility of
digital textile printing 9) GBC at Digital Print World in
London 10) Caldera has introduced the
V7.11 11) SAi released PhotoPRINT SE
MVE 12) Discover ONYX Version 7.0 –
from Start to Finish 13) Eisfeld Datentechnik:
World-wide innovation from PosterJet 14) Mutoh offers a new bulk ink
system 15) LexJet UV Ink Cartridges for
HP 5000/5500 printers 16) ASLAN – New speciality films 17) Drytac incorporates Microban
technology 18) digi-media offers Grafitprint 19) Continental Grafix’s window
films M1 certified 20) Qualimage launched 971 Swiss
Matt Paper 21) 3P’s Universal Canvas and
Universal banners 22) BASF: Debut at Intertextile
in Shanghai 23) GMG ColorProof Automated
bundle 24) GCC: High demand for
StellarJET 250UV Inkjet Printer 25) Agfa's Proofing Solutions
obtain official fogra certification 26) Aelen & Van Leeuwen
selects Spyder 320 28) EFI to acquire Jetrion LLC 29) X-Rite has announced new CEO 30) Visual Communication 2006
Italy 31) photokina 2006 impresses the
international imaging world 32) Visual Communication Europe
2006 in Paris Alphabetical index: 3P (21), Aelen & Van Leeuwen (26), Agfa (25), ASLAN (16), BASF (22), Caldera (10), Continental Grafix (19),
digi-media (18), Digital Print World (2), Drytac (17), EFI (5) (28), Eisfeld Datentechnik
(13), Gandinnovations (4), GBC (9), GMG (23), LexJet (15), Multi-Plot (8), Mutoh (7) (11) (14), NUR (3), ONYX (12), photokina 2006 (31), PRO SIGN 2006 (1), Qualimage (20), SAi (11), Visual Communication Europe (32), Visual Communication Italy (30), X-Rite (27) (29), Zünd (6) |
3)
NUR unveils the new NUR Tempo Q
NUR Makroprinters has
unveiled the new NUR Tempo Q, a flatbed UV-inkjet printer, which can print up
to a resolution of true 1080 dpi, for spectacular print quality. The company
had shown the new UV-inkjet printer in NUR’s booth
at the Visual Communication Europe 2006 in More information:
www.nur.com |
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4)
Gandinnovations: New Jeti
3150 UV Flatbed
The Texas-based Gandinnovations
called its new Jeti 3150 UV Flatbed Printer a
“Knock-out-Sensation” and presented it as a Showstopper at the passed SGIA
2006. The Jeti 3150UV printer can print direct to
substrate up to 2” thick, delivering incredibly detailed photographic images.
The four-ton machine prints direct to plastics, display panels, trade show
graphics, wall murals, poster board, tile, drywall, blinds, glass, fabric,
vinyl, and more. The 24 Spectra print heads provide high-speed graphics in 6
colors with 1200 dpi, and achieves 40 sqm/h
in best quality mode. Built as a true flatbed table using linear
motion to control movement, it ensures perfect registration on rigid and
flexible materials. Old-fashioned belts are gone. Now, one person can easily
perform loading and unloading of large and heavy material because the print
area is so accessible. A strong sectional vacuum table holds virtually any
rigid material in place up to 5 cm (2”) in thickness. White ink and clear
varnish option available, gives even more versatility. More information:
www.gandinnovations.com 5)
EFI introduces a new Three-Meter
Addition
EFI has announced the addition of the VUTEk QS3200 to its newest family of UV-curing digital
inkjet printers – opening the door to wider printing applications and
increased profitability for EFI customers. The VUTEk
QS3200 joins the VUTEk QS2000 in a new category of
printers that combine EFI’s production and workflow
management technologies with the digital print capabilities of its VUTEk superwide format
printers. The VUTEk QS family of
printers from EFI have been demonstrated to the general public for the
first time at the Visual Communication Europe in More information:
www.efi-vutek.com/QS3200 6)
Zünd’s flagship printer UVjet 250-Combi
The UVjet 250-Combi
returns with a flourish to the digital flatbed printer market, now offering
white ink, varnish, vacuum, and many other new features. Zünd’s
flagship printer, the UVjet 250-Combi is making an
impressive comeback in the flatbed printer market, having undergone a
remarkable transformation. It now combines the best
of two worlds: direct-to-board and roll-to-roll printing up to 2500 mm (98”)
wide and 100 mm (3.94”) thick. In a matter of minutes and with only a couple
of manual adjustments, the roll printer converts to a full-featured board
printer, with vacuum providing failsafe material hold-down. The UVjet 250-Combi delivers productivity and consistency
levels essential for non-stop production. It is available with 4 and 6 colors
and now also offers optional white ink and varnish. In addition, the UVjet 250-Combi is a veritable workhorse, with up to 400
dpi true resolution and printing speeds of up to 40 sqm/h. PRO SIGN: hall 3, booth E30 More information:
www.zund.com 7)
Mutoh’s 3rd generation eco
printer: ValueJet 1204
Mutoh Europe has announced that it has started
shipping volumes of its ValueJet 1204. This new
Mutoh Eco-Solvent Ultra printer offers a maximum media width of 1300 mm and a
printing width between 210 mm and 1200 mm. The machine incorporates a new
generation “wide model” variable drop print head, offering the industry’s
smallest available drop size (3.5 pl). The new piezo
drop-on-demand inkjet head has 1440 nozzles (four color sections with two
nozzle rows of 180 nozzles/color). Since all color
sections are united into one head, time consuming calibration procedures are
unnecessary. The print head will enable output resolutions of 720x720 dpi,
1440x720 dpi, 1440x1440 dpi as well as 540x720 dpi. Tuned for Mutoh’s
third-generation Eco-Solvent Ultra inks, ValueJet
1204 can be used for indoor and outdoor sign and poster printing
applications. The printer can reach production printing speeds up to 7sqm/h
on self adhesive uncoated PVC and up to 14sqm/h onto banner media. More information: www.mutoh.be 8) Multi-Plot: Versatility of digital
textile printing
Multi-Plot
presents at PRO SIGN on 50 sqm exhibition space
three product segments, which confer the textile printing versatility,
flexibility and individuality. The sublimation transfer, the direct printing
and the finishing and cutting systems from Esko
they will show. The PRO SIGN visitors can see, how the complete workflow of
the print technologies works, commenced by the rip, the print or transfer up
to the outline cutting. In the meanwhile, there are products like banners,
flags, towels, mouse pads, pillow, advertising tools or cloth in small and
large format. Multi-Plot will present also the d.gen
Teleios TX V8 74”, 187 cm printing width. It is
equipped with some innovations, e.g. high-speed function. The new d.gen V8 is equipped with eight print heads. The fixation
unit was modified and is totally closed. Roland printer and a HeatJet will present the sublimation transfer. After a
detailed advice, PRO SIGN visitors could easily see which print system is
suitable for his requirements. Experience the versatility of digital textile
printing and visit the Multi-Plot Team. PRO SIGN: hall 3, booth C22 More information: www.multiplot.de 9)
GBC at Digital Print World in
The GBC Films Group Europe will exhibit innovative
finishing solutions for the digital print marketplace this October. Attendees
can view the latest finishing equipment and consumables for digital printing
applications, including the newly introduced Digital Lay Flat Film. GBC’s experienced management team will be at the
exhibition to discuss its wide range of innovative finishing solutions for
the commercial, on-demand and wide-format digital print markets. Especially
developed for the digital market, GBC’s Delta
laminating system will be available for demonstration. The company continues
to answer the need for value-added finishing solutions within the digital
print sector. The ongoing development of digital printing with the decrease
in run lengths and demand for shorter production turn-around time is driving
and expanding the growth in market share for laminating systems using
pressure sensitive and thermal laminating films. Digital Print World, More information:
www.gbcfilm.com 10) Caldera has introduced the V7.11
Caldera Graphics, the French software editor in
large format imaging and production workflow, has presented for the first
time on Visual Communication Europe in Paris V7.11 of its production
workflow, the latest evolution of its successful range of products. The
company has shown it also on SGIA in More information: www.caldera.eu 11) SAi released PhotoPRINT
SE MVE
More information: www.SAintl.be and
Email: info@SAintl.be and www.mutoh.be 12) Discover ONYX Version 7.0 – from
Start to Finish
More information: www.onyxgfx.com
13) Eisfeld Datentechnik:
World-wide innovation from PosterJet
With PosterJet Version 8.0
software producer Eisfeld Datentechnik
presents a world-wide novelty for Apple Macintosh and Windows computers.
Expending high developmental effort PosterJet
succeeded in controlling several large format printers by its well proven
software-RIP, for the first time, effectively in parallel, thus utilizing the
capacities of modern PCs for highest productivity. A single copy of PosterJet 8.0 RIP feeds several large format printers
data of different printing jobs at the same time, thereby opening new
potentials in matters of productivity and scalability. Due to real
"print while processing" the printing process starts within a few
seconds, even on more than one printer Naturally, PosterJet
8 remains as reliable and user-friendly as appreciated by over 30,000 users
world-wide. With brand-new Version 8.0 PosterJet's
product line was tautened and simplified. Functionality and sophisticated
editions turn PosterJet into a leading universal
RIP for all LFP markets, from 17'' to more than 60''. Professional add-on
modules cover expert's features like proofing. More information:
www.posterjet.com 14) Mutoh offers a new bulk ink system
Belgium-based wide-format piezo
inkjet printer and signcutting plotter manufacturer
– Mutoh Europe – has announced the availability of its new bulk ink system,
called BIS, after the company displayed it first at Visual Communication
Europe show in More information: www.mutoh.be 15) LexJet UV Ink Cartridges for HP
5000/5500 printers
Building on its proven success of providing
economical, plug-and-play ink-replacement solutions for its customers, LexJet introduces LexJet UV Ink
Replacement Cartridges for HP 5000/5500 printers. “Unlike typical third-party
ink products, LexJet UV ink for the HP 5000/5500
allows users to mix, match, and print. There’s no need to purge the lines or
change your system in any way,” explains More information:
www.lexjet.com 16) ASLAN – New speciality
films
More information: www.ASLAN-Schwarz.com 17) Drytac incorporates Microban
technology
Drytac has launched a new
laminate which incorporates Microban technology to
provide dependable and constant protection against bacterial contamination.
The antibacterial and antifungal protection is permanently embedded in the
film. When bacteria comes into contact with Protac
Anti-bacteria the antimicrobial function of the film disrupts the cell wall
and affects the ability of the bacteria to reproduce and so kills or inhibits
bacterial growth. It is effective against common strains of bacteria such as
MRSA, which leads to infection in hospital patients. The National Audit
Office estimates hospital-acquired infections contribute to some 5,000 deaths
annually. Of those caused by the Staphylococcus aureus
family, most are known to be due to the MRSA strain. Protac
anti-bacteria also prevents the formation of E-coli
and salmonella bacteria often found in food preparation areas. Protac Anti-bacteria can be used to provide protective
covering/cladding for bespoke solutions, photographic print protection,
innovative decorative solutions for transportation and architectural
industries, signage, fascias, POP and POS. More information:
www.drytac.com 18) digi-media offers Grafitprint
Grafitprint is an innovative
substrate which enables faithful, digitally printed reproduction and
imitation of classical frescoes in breathtaking quality. The secret lies in
the unique coating composed of quartz sand and acrylic resins. Thus, not only
the typical optical effect of the subtle game between light and shadows of
the traditional fresco technology is obtained, but also the feeling of the
surface is a deceptively genuine imitation of the classical technology with
paint applied to wet surfaces. Grafitprint is
available in three different varieties: Grafitprint
P is coated on a polyester non-woven, certified M1. Grafitprint
P adhesive is the same, but self-adhesive, and Grafitprint
C is coated on a heavy cotton canvas. Grafitprint
is ideal for applications like creation of special “trompe-l’oeil”
effects for interior design; as a special wall cover in single or multiple
panels; reproduction of single classical or modern frescoes for framing. This
attractive and very special product can be easily printed with water based,
pigmented inks, as well as with eco-solvent, solvent and UV-curable inks. Grafitprint is available in rolls at a width of one
meter. More information:
www.digi-media.ch 19) Continental Grafix’s
window films M1 certified
Continental Grafix has
acquired an additional fire retardant certificate for its self-adhesive
window films. They possess the M1 status. An independent French institute
(CSTB) has accomplished the tests and all self-adhesive panorama window film
has passed with flying colors, to have this certification. Since beginning of
this year Continental Grafix has been the first
vendor of window film that has been certified with B1. To the best of their
knowledge Continental Grafix is the only one
provider of B1-classified perforated window film on the market which is a
requirement for many interesting application domains such as exhibitions,
event halls or building wraps and of course retail. Especially during the
preparation for the Soccer World Championship, this has led to quite a few
campaigns. No matter which version or perforation pattern the customers are
going for: all Continental Grafix’s products 2050,
1550, 1540, and 1530 are M1 certified as of now. More information:
www.continentalgrafix.com 20) Qualimage launched 971 Swiss Matt Paper
Qualimage has announced the
launch of its new heavy-weight matt-coated inkjet paper for all water-based
inks. The new paper grade 971 Swiss Matt is available in substances ranging
from 90 gsm to 180 gsm to
meet market requirements for Graphic Art and premium CAD papers. 971 Swiss
Matt offers higher whiteness and a smoother surface to enhance the product
perception. Qualimage’s R&D team improved the
print quality in terms of color density, an excellent print evenness as well
as an elimination of bleeding. The enhanced water resistance, the immediate
ink encapsulation and reduced wet cockling make the 971 Swiss Matt a fast and
easy-to-use paper that helps to maintain a stable print production and
converting process. Qualimage is enabling the user
with this new product to meet tomorrow’s market requirements today. More information:
www.qualimage-swiss.com 21) 3P’s Universal Canvas and
Universal banners
3P InkJet Textiles has
introduced the first Universal Canvas (IQ-IJ 109) and two new Universal
banners at photokina. The Universal Canvas is printable with aqueous
pigmented and dye-based inks or with eco-solvent, solvent or UV-curable inks.
Special technical expertise is not required. There is no need to have
different canvases in stock for several printers. One canvas, which is
compatible with different common inkjet printers – that’s the new simplicity
in fine art printing and digital photographic printing. The authentic canvas
texture of 3P’s Universal Canvas enables detailed printmaking. The
bright-white fabric offers accurate color reproduction and maximum image
quality with vibrant colors. The new Universal banners simplify digital large
format printing. The flame retardant banners Universal Polyester Banner light
FR (IQ-IJ105) and Universal Polyester Banner heavy FR (IQ-IJ107) offer unique
output quality whatever common ink system was used. These 3P banners are
compatible with every popular inkjet printer using pigment or dye-based ink,
solvent, eco-solvent or UV curable inks. A matt coating, high color gamut and
maximum quality output characterize the new products. More information:
www.3p-inktextiles.com 22) BASF: Debut at Intertextile
in
BASF will make its first appearance at Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics, to be held at the Intertextile,
More information:
www.basf-east-asia.com.hk 23) GMG ColorProof
Automated bundle
GMG, supplier of high-end color management and
proofing solutions, has announced the new GMG ColorProof
Automated bundle, consisting of these products: GMG ColorProof
(optionally as a 2-up, 4-up, 8-up, or VLF version), and GMG ProofControl without measuring instruments (software and
label printer only). The target group for the GMG ColorProof Automated bundle are users who already
have a measuring instrument (EyeOne from GretagMacbeth or DTP 20 from X-Rite) or will be investing
in the new HP DesignJet Z2100. The advantages of
GMG ColorProof Automated are further enhanced when
used in conjunction with the newly announced HP DesignJet
Z2100. It is the first inkjet printer to feature an integrated measuring
instrument. Together with GMG ColorProof Automated
– the first proofing software to support the new printer – the Z2100 offers
the user significant advantages: It is the very first turnkey solution for
remote proofing and automatic calibration. The DesignJet
Z2100, GMG ColorProof and GMG media are optimally
integrated. More information:
www.gmgcolor.com 24) GCC: High demand for StellarJET 250UV Inkjet Printer
After launching GCC StellarJET
250UV Inkjet Printer in the first quarter 2006, the global installation base
has reached 11 countries and the market demand keeps rising up. GCC StellarJET 250UV is a UV-curable inkjet printer that is
capable of printing directly onto both rigid and flexible substrates, up to
98 inches (250cm) width and 2 inches (5cm) thicknesses. Available with 7 ink colors, YMCKLcLm plus White ink, the StellarJET
250UV enhances the richness in both output color and application. GCC is a
worldwide leader in laser engravers, laser marking systems, cutting plotters,
and ID card printers. GCC is headquartered in More information:
www.GCCworld.com 25) Agfa's Proofing Solutions obtain
official fogra certification
Agfa Graphics announced
today that the :SherpaProof
line of digital proofing systems has been given official certification from
the respected European printing organization, fogra
Graphic Technology Research Association. In recent testing, fogra certified Agfa's :SherpaProof systems (fogra certification number 20047) for their ability to
produce proofs that comply to the IS12647-2 and IS12647-4 standards (offset
and gravure printing). Agfa's systems were
certified for nine different printing conditions including screened proofing with :SherpaDot (dot-for-dot
technology). The certified system has several components, including
:ApogeeX workflow with optional :SherpaDot; :SherpaProof Media
(AMDP); proofing substrate certified by fogra; :QmsX quality management system and EPSON Stylus Pro
engine family. More information:
www.agfa.com and www.fogra.org 26) Aelen & Van Leeuwen
selects Spyder 320
Young
go-ahead company Aelen & Van Leeuwen Zeefdruk has taken one
of the first Inca Spyder 320 printers in the More information: www.aelenenvanleeuwen.nl and
www.incadigital.com 27) X-Rite partners with HP
HP and X-Rite announced a strategic partnership that
aims at seamlessly integrating the worlds of inkjet printing and color
management, delivering the first color managed inkjet solution with true plug
and play color accuracy and consistency. By incorporating an embedded
spectrophotometer based on the X-Rite Eye-One technology and controlled from
an intuitive HP Color Center, the new HP Designjet
Z Photo Series printers delivers creative professionals breakthrough color
accuracy, consistency and superb ease of use, revolutionizing end-to-end
color printing solutions. Mounted on the printer carriage with completely
self-contained optics and electronics, the embedded spectrophotometer
simplifies accurate color-matching, enabling automated ICC profiling and HP Advanced
Closed-Loop Color Calibration. The user can create color profiles in minutes
and get accurate color matches throughout the printing process. The optional
HP Advanced Profiling Solution software, which has also been developed within
the HP and X-Rite partnership includes X-Rite ProfileMaker
intelligent gamut mapping algorithms and takes color sophistication one step
further by adding the capability to calibrate monitors, and create and edit
highly accurate CYMK profiles using X-Rite’s patented built-in Small Testchart Technology. More information:
www.xrite.com 28) EFI to acquire Jetrion
LLC
EFI, a world leader in digital controllers, superwide format inkjet printers and inks, and print management
solutions, announced it has signed an agreement to acquire privately held Jetrion LLC, a subsidiary of Flint Group Incorporated,
for approximately $40 million in cash. Jetrion is a
leading innovator of inkjet printers, inks and custom printing systems for
the label and packaging industries. EFI expects the transaction to close in
the fourth quarter of 2006, subject to certain
closing conditions.The acquisition is expected to
add between $3 million and $5 million in revenues to EFI’s
fourth quarter results with an immaterial impact on pro forma earnings. For
the full year 2006, Jetrion is expected to post
revenues of approximately $16 million to $18 million. The Jetrion
products are currently anticipated to show top line growth of 30-40 percent
in 2007 and again have an immaterial impact to pro forma earnings as EFI
makes investments to expand the Jetrion product
line and distribution. More information:
www.efi.com 29) X-Rite has announced new CEO
The Board of Directors of X-Rite, Incorporated,
announced the implementation of the planned CEO succession which was outlined
at the time of the January announcement of the Amazys
acquisition. Effective October 1, 2006 Michael C. Ferrara will retire from
his positions of CEO and Member of the Board. Thomas J. Vacchiano
Jr. will become President and Chief Executive Officer as well as a Member of
the Board of Directors. Thomas Vacchiano was the
President and Chief Executive Officer of Amazys
Holding AG from January 2001 until the acquisition by X-Rite in July of this
year. Mr. Ferrara will remain available to consult on the transition through
the end of this year. “Mike’s achievement in bringing X-Rite and Amazys together, along with his passion for focusing on
customers, creates a legacy that will live on in the industry for many
years”, said Thomas J. Vacchiano, “and I look
forward to building on the excellent foundation Mike has established.” X-Rite
is a provider of color-measurement solutions, offering hardware, software,
and services for the verification and communication of color data. More information:
www.xrite.com 30) Visual Communication 2006
Visual Communication Italy, the international
exhibition for everyone involved in the communication industry, will be
hosted by More information: www.visualcommunication.it 31) photokina 2006 impresses the international
imaging world
More information: www.photokina-cologne.com 32) Visual Communication Europe 2006 in
It was an international success for the Visual
Communication Europe 2006, held between 20 and 22 September in More information:
www.visualparis.com Good bye,
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