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Wednesday, 2. November 2005 |
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Dear readers, here
you will find something about interesting innovations and news about Large
Format Printing. 1) Visual Communication Italy 2005
More information: www.visualcommunication.it |
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Yours Susanne
Aschoff |
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1) Visual
Communication Italy 2005 2) NUR
presents new NUR Expedio 3200 3) VUTEk
exhibits PressVu UV 320/400 in Italy 4) Scitex
Vision to Demonstrate Comprehensive Range of Printers 5) Gandinnovations:
New white ink for the Jeti 3150 6) ColorSpan:
New DisplayMaker 72uvx and 98sl 7) GCC:
StellarJet 250UV: Infinite Application Possibilities 8) Multi-Plot
presented new heat cutting machine and more 9) AIT:
“Dot Placement Technology” for Shiraz PostScript RIP 10) Wasatch’s
VDP Option for its SoftRIP 11) Eisfeld:
PosterJet 7.5: Simply real-time 12) ColorGATE’s
Productionserver4 at viscom 13) Mutoh:
New Eco-Solvent Ultra Ink 14) Fillink
sets new benchmark for Eco-Solvent inks 15) Regulus:
White inks usable with Regulus film 16) Brook International: Distribution network for textiles 17) Dr.
Graphix: New products now available 18) ASLAN:
Range of specialty products 19) MACtac:
New PERMAPRINT PP 2020 mounting film 20) Kodak
Premium Rapid-Dry/260 gsm 21) Neschen:
International flair at the Neschen viscom stand 22) TEPEDE:
New Media – New Display-Systems 23) Agfa
certifies seemee Media from Verseidag-Indutex 24) Zünd
and alpicto: Advantages of inkjet 25) ALCAN:
KAPAplast creates a perfect focal point 26) Encad:
New headquarters for EAMER 27) Hexion
and Xaar: Partner up for ink applications 28) Koelnmesse:
Imaging Summit 2005 in December alphabetical index of companies: Agfa
(23), AIT International (9), ALCAN (25), alpicto
(24), ASLAN
(18), Brook
International (16), ColorGATE (12), ColorSpan
(6), Dr.
Graphix (17), Eisfeld
(11), Encad (20) (26), Fillink
(14), Gandinnovations (5), GCC (7), Hexion
(27), Kodak
(20), Koelnmesse (28), MACtac
(19), Multi-Plot
(8), Mutoh
(13), Neschen (21), NUR (2), Regulus
(15), Scitex Vision (4), TEPEDE (22), Visual Communication Italy
(1), VUTEk (3), Wasatch (10), Xaar
(27), Zünd (24) |
2) NUR presents new NUR Expedio 3200NUR Macroprinters Ltd previews the new NUR Expedio 3200 wide-format UV-inkjet press. The new NUR Expedio 3200, capable of output to 3.2 meters wide, joins the 5-meter superwide NUR Expedio 5000 in NUR Macroprinters’ product line-up. The NUR Expedio models are a roll-fed wide-format inkjet printer, equipped with UV-curable inks to ensure environmentally friendly operation and media versatility. NUR Expedio 3200 will offer 4- and 8-color printing modes with easy changeover between modes and is designed to be used to print a wide range of products, including indoor signage for close-up viewing, as well as billboards and other wide-format applications, at resolutions up to 720 dpi and at speeds over 120 square meter per hour. A multi-roll printing capability will ensure maximum utilization of the machine’s full capacity. Its robust design provides a user-friendly operating approach with simple substrate loading and unloading and easy access to the printing table to enable efficient evaluation of the printed output. NUR designed the Expedio 3200 to offer exceptional modularity to customers. In the future, the printhead carriage will be able to accept an additional row of printheads to boost productivity significantly and will support interfacing with different types of printheads to allow for better quality and/or speed. NUR Expedio 3200 will also accept external add-ons designed to make it even more productive and versatile, such as an in-line varnish option which will be attractive to companies that produce fleet graphics. Viscom More
information: www.nur.com |
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3) VUTEk exhibits PressVu UV 320/400 in ItalyAt Visual Communication
Italy VUTEk, a division of EFI,,
will demonstrate its exciting new 3.2-meter PressVu
UV 320/400 UV-curing flatbed, rigid and flexible printer for the first time
in Viscom More information: www.vutek.com 4) Scitex Vision to Demonstrate Comprehensive Range of Printers
Viscom More information: www.scitexvision.com 5) Gandinnovations: New white ink for the Jeti 3150Gandinnovations has completed its
research and development of their new white ink and clear varnish applied
with the Jeti 3150 UV Flatbed showed at viscom
2005. White ink is applied under or on top of the image during the printing
process and is used to give the Jeti 3150 another
dimension. White ink has been one of the big talks of 2005, and Gandinnovations, based in More information: www.gandinnovations.com 6) ColorSpan: New DisplayMaker 72uvx and 98slMacDermid ColorSpan, Inc. has debuted the new DisplayMaker 72uvx wide-format flatbed UV inkjet printer at viscom in Düsseldorf. The roll-fed multi-purpose printer is based on the design of the highly successful DisplayMaker 72uvr.The DisplayMaker 72uvx features the ability to print on nearly any rigid material up to ½-inch thick. ColorSpan has added a 600 x 300-dpi print mode to double the print speed to 400 square feet per hour for producing sellable, production quality prints. DisplayMaker 72uvx uses sixteen 600-dpi Micro-Quad piezo-electric printheads and instant-cure SolaChrome-UV pigmented inks to produce high-quality POP displays, outdoor-durable signs, and banners on nearly any type of print surface. ColorSpan’s Automation Eye technology uses an on-board image sensor and spectrophotometer to automate the setup and calibration steps critical for achieving and maintaining print quality, while extending the useful life of the printheads. ColorSpan’s new DisplayMaker 98sl wide-format solvent inkjet printer is now available. It features the ability to print on a wide variety of roll-fed media up to 98.5-inches (2.5 m) wide. It can also print on rigid materials up to ¼-inch thick with the addition of a set of optional roller tables. DisplayMaker 98sl 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 without the typical start-up maintenance. ColorSpan’s Automation Eye technology uses a high-resolution image sensor and Colorimetric photo diode. More information: www.colorspan.com 7) GCC: StellarJet 250UV: Infinite Application PossibilitiesGCC has announced the application diversity of the company’s recently launched wide format UV curable inkjet printer, the StellarJet 250UV. The StellarJet 250UV’s UV curing inkjet technology fulfills a diverse range of applications such as backlit displays, billboard signage, fleet/transit graphics, flexible indoor prints, floor graphics, mounted indoor displays, vinyl event banners, wall coverings, window graphics and more. The StellarJet 250UV processes media thicknesses up to 5 cm and employs six UV-curable ink colors in addition to white (basecoat, overcoat, spot color) to print across a wide range of flexible and rigid substrates. The 250 cm wide format capacity of the StellarJet 250UV makes it the ideal printer for printing posters, decals, banners, point-of purchase advertising, and exhibit applications. The StellarJet 250UV prints on a diversity of substrates such as vinyl, tarpaulin, foamed PVC, corrugated polypropylene, acrylics, glass, wood, aluminum, leather, and more. The StellarJet 250UV features advanced technology such as a continuous ink supply system and Auto Media Calibration (AMC) function. The StellarJet is provided with high-speed apparent 720 x 720 dpi printing up to 48 sqm/h, a user-friendly interface, and innovative technologies. More information: www.GCCworld.com 8) Multi-Plot presented new heat cutting machine and moreThe Multi-Plot team
presented different print workflows of digital textile printing, sublimation
and direct printing at viscom 2005 in Düsseldorf. Also, the visitors saw a
new heat cutting machine, which plays an important part in finishing. The
printer “d.gen Teleios”
prints with a total width of 260 cm directly on textiles. The integrated
fixation unit fixed the colors on the textiles, so they are water and UV
resistant. Also it can be used for in- and outdoor application. Sublimation
by transfer was presented with a “Roland SJ 745 EX” and a “HeatJet 70 evo”. First, the
Roland printed on transfer paper different motives. After that, the paper
goes together with the fabric through the HeatJet
to transfer the motives out to textile, ex. carpet or glossy fabrics. In
addition a prototype was shown on the Multi-Plot fair booth. A heat cutting
machine, the “Fabric Cut”, was imported from More information: www.multiplot.de 9) AIT: “Dot Placement Technology” for Shiraz PostScript RIPAIT International has
developed the ground-braking “Dot Placement Technology” that produces display
output with an apparent doubling of the physical resolution of the inkjet printhead for the More information: www.applied-image.com 10) Wasatch’s VDP Option for its SoftRIPWasatch Computer Technology, LLC has released its new Variable Data Printing Option for use with Wasatch SoftRIP. The Variable Data Printing (VDP) Option speeds the production of customized print jobs with the ability to change text or graphical elements over standardized base graphics. With Wasatch VDP, users can create customized print jobs such as sportswear, posters, advertisements, full-color labels, and dye-sublimation promotional items. Wasatch VDP makes it easy to integrate the power of variable data printing into their printing workflow. Users start with any of the background graphics in any of the many formats supported by Wasatch SoftRIP, and variable components using Wasatch’s intuitive interface. The VDP option is so versatile that users can import data in Microsoft Excel format or from any database that exports delimited ASCII text files. Wasatch has also included capabilities to assign different logos or graphics to every print using the integrated database tool. The VDP utility includes easy controls to produce great looking variable data text right in the RIP. User’s layout data fields quickly with automatic type scaling and justification, and pair-kerned typesetting functionality ensures professional results. More information: www.wasatchinc.com 11) Eisfeld: PosterJet 7.5: Simply real-timeEisfeld Datentechnik now announced the new version 7.5 of its professional RIP solution PosterJet. Besides a new system architecture, that enables an increase speed of working, multiple new features are implemented in PosterJet 7.5. The result is a significant increase in productivity and a processing of print jobs almost in real-time. Especially the color management in PosterJet 7.5 is extended with valuable features, enabling every user to obtain absolutely color accurate and expected reproduction of his print job. Highlight in this area are the graphical color curve editor with color-managed preview, a 3D ICC profile viewer for input and output profiles, a linearization editor and an impressive editor for spot colors. The list of supported color measurement devices was extended substantial in PosterJet 7.5. A new import feature of PosterJet 7.5 enables a user of PosterJet to acquire image data directly from digital cameras, flatbed scanners, large-format scanners and similar input devices und to move them directly into the main queue of PosterJet 7.5. In addition, once loaded in PosterJet, all print jobs can be automatically cropped or adjusted into any requested format or page size without any effort. Users of previous PosterJet 7.x versions can download the new PosterJet 7.5 free of charge from the PosterJet web site. More information: www.posterjet.com 12) ColorGATE’s Productionserver4 at viscomColorGATE had focused its show presentation at viscom on the modularity of its flagship product Produktionserver4. In addition, for the first time, the new PRINT & CUT module could be seen. Using Productionserver4, users were offered the possibility to implement software solution, which is tailored to the individual requirements of their companies without loosing out on flexibility and possible later upgradeability. At viscom, ColorGATE has presented Productionserver4, as well as Productionserver4 with FilmGATE module, and its new PRINT & CUT module. The popular universal RIP production software Productionserver4 can be obtained in three basic configurations (versions): Productionserver4 Raster, Productionserver4 Select, and Productionserver4 Pro. Raster and Select both include basic features such as one hot folder for automated output, ICC-color management, free definable scaling, job copies, job preview, automatic tiling, and rotation of print jobs, MIM (Media-Ink Metamode) technology for color management as well as features such as cropping for the definition of image cut outs. While Raster can process TIF- and JPG-data, Select can in addition process PostScript- and PDF 1.5-files. Productionserver4 Pro, as professional solution, contains all of the above basic features. In addition, it comes with two RIP- and Printer-Queues, an unlimited number of hot folders for automated job processing as well as two arbitrary printer drivers of category I. Both printers can work in parallel mode, so that output and production optimization can be achieved. More information: www.colorgate.com 13) Mutoh: New Eco-Solvent Ultra InkMutoh has introduced the third generation Eco-Solvent Inks. They developed it for the Mutoh Rockhopper series printer. At viscom 2005, wide format digital printer manufacturer Mutoh Europe NV has released its new generation of eco-solvent inks, called Eco-Solvent Ultra. The Eco-Solvent Ultra inks for the Muto Rockhopper printer family are Mutoh’s third generation of eco-solvent inks. Early 2002, Mutoh was the first to come to market with its eco-solvent ink concept. The first generation of eco-solvent inks was offered in combination with specifically coated media. Success for Mutoh’s Eco ink concept rocketed with the release in August 2003 of the Eco-Solvent Plus inks, the second-generation eco inks. With this development, Mutoh proved that there was an alternative for aggressive solvent inks to make printing onto uncoated materials possible. The new Eco-Solvent Ultra inks Mutoh specifically has developed for the Rockhopper piezo print heads, extending print head life and lowering the cost of ownership. At a cost of more than 20 percent below the Mutoh Eco-Solvent Plus ink, Eco-Solvent Ultra inks offer the same benefits as Eco-Solvent Plus inks, yet adding several enhancements, such as a higher color gamut, faster drying time, improved ink fixation, improved scratch resistance, higher print speed on uncoated self-adhesive PVC, and wide media compatibility. Prints made with the new Eco-Solvent Ultra inks are UV and water resistant for up to three years outdoors. More information: www.mutoh.be 14) Fillink sets new benchmark for Eco-Solvent inksFillink Technologies SA launched the Fillink SOLSOFT eco-solvent ink to combine high performance and superior quality with low odour, a non-toxic rating and designed for indoor and outdoor graphics applications. SOLSOFT is targeted at users of eco-solvent inkjet printers such as Roland’s SOLJET, Mutoh’s Rockhopper or Agfa’s :Grand Sherpa Universal. To these print providers SOLSOFT’s revolutionary formulation delivers ultra-fast drying and enhanced print adhesion on a wide range of coated and uncoated media, ultra-sharp images, vibrant high-density colors for an extended color gamut, resistance to alcohol, and other chemicals, and high scratch-resistance for trouble-free production of outdoors signage. With SOLSOFT, there is no further lamination in necessary. SOLSOFT is available for fast delivery in 220 ml/440 ml cartridges and in bulk from Fillink’s Europe-wide distribution network. More information: www.fillink.eu.com 15) Regulus: White inks usable with Regulus filmThe highlights at the viscom 2005 included new white solvent inks which were shown to their fullest advantage using a clear film made by Regulus. The demonstration provided an exciting glimpse of the wide range of new applications that these inks may open up for inkjet large format printing. The crystal-clear, solvent-based ink-receptive coating provides optimum resistance against scratches and water. This coating was featured not only on clear film but also on other novelties by Regulus. The new films for roll-up and pop-up displays that come with an inner block-out layer deserve particular mention. Both products will enable users to do completely without additional protection film when building trade-show booths or equipping point-of-sale displays. After printing, both types of film are ready for use in heavy-duty environments and will not show any signs of wear even if exposed to detergents. The films made by Regulus, available under the name 'Power Sol', are carried exclusively by specialist retailers. More information: www.regulus.de 16)
Brook International: Distribution network for textiles
More information: www.brookinternational.com 17) Dr. Graphix: New products now availableDr. Graphix Imaging’s DelSol
Solvent Media line has consistently developed quality products for use on
large and grand format solvent printers. New DelSol
Adhesive Matte Vinyl (DRDSAMV) and DelSol Adhesive
Gloss Vinyl (DRDSSIV) are the latest additions to the DelSol
family of superb selection and durability. DelSol
Adhesive Matte Vinyl is a strong adhesive product that provides vivid image
output with all solvent inks. This product can be used for indoor, outdoor,
flexible signage, trade show displays, and showroom graphics. Because of the
nature of solvent and the durability of calendared vinyl, DelSol
Adhesive Matte Vinyl requires no lamination with minimum shrinkage. DelSol Adhesive Gloss Vinyl features a glossy finish on
their calendared vinyl adhesive product. Just like the matte vinyl DelSol Adhesive Gloss Vinyl has, a solvent based adhesive
to provide strong adhesion to almost any surface and can be used for both
indoor and outdoor signage with no lamination. The high gloss finish makes
for eye-catching images that are sure to get across your message. Both vinyls are among the finest adhesive vinyl substrates
available and include Dr. Graphix Imaging’s legacy
of outstanding support. Matte Vinyl is available in 30”, 48”, 54”, 60”, and
72” widths. Gloss Vinyl is available in rolls of 30”, 48”, 54”, 60”, and 72”.
All rolls are available in 50 m lengths; special sizing is available upon
request. More information: www.drgraphix.com 18) ASLAN: Range of specialty productsASLAN, Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG, a German manufacturer of self-adhesive films took the opportunity to present its wide product-range at viscom 2005. The main emphasis was placed on the ASLAN-range of specialty-products, which includes a vast variety of glass decoration and sight obscuring films as well as different block-out and diffuser films for light boxes. Along with black and green blackboard films and various metal effect films, the ASLAN specialty films offer a wide choice to every sign maker. Following the motto “ASLAN digital – it just works!” the red-shoed ASLAN team promoted the ASLAN DF-series for digital printing, this works as good for solvent- as eco-solvent inks. Additionally, ASLAN offers a program of suitable laminating films protecting the printings from UV-light and mechanical damaging. Last but not least the stand of ASLAN is worth mentioning. Designed by the artist Detlev Vordenbäumen, it turned out to be a real eye-catcher, which illustrated the huge variety of applications by combining glass decoration and transparent color films. More information: www.ASLAN-Schwarz.com 19) MACtac: New PERMAPRINT PP 2020 mounting filmPERMAPRINT PP 2020 is a
30 µm PVC mounting film supplied with a smooth backing paper having a good
dimensional stability. PP 2020 will ensure that your mounted image remains
perfectly flat thanks to the backing paper. The backing paper has a silicone
layer which acts as a humidity barrier resistant to moisture fluctuations and
therefore preventing the tunneling effect. PP 2020 is compatible with the
majority of common substrates and provides higher adhesion properties than
other PVC mounting films. PP 2020 can also be mounted on slightly uneven
surfaces as the PVC carrier will conform to the unevenness of the substrate.
PERMAPRINT PP 2020 is available through your MACtac
authorized distributors of the More information: www.mactac-europe.com/en/imaginperma.html 20) Kodak Premium Rapid-Dry/260 gsmEastman Kodak Company’s
Graphic Communications Group GCG has announced that an exciting addition to
its Wide-Format Media portfolio is now available in More information: www.kodakmedia.com 21) Neschen: International flair at the Neschen viscom standNumerous Neschen customers and prospective customers, both from the domestic and foreign markets, were present at the viscom stand to view the newest products and gave it an international flair. The interest focused mainly on the colored vinyl filmolux pro gloss, which will be expanded by 14 colors by the end of the year, the Roll Board, the 122 cm x 144 cm flexible panel, and filmoprint Cast Print System, a system for more than just vehicle application. The system consisting of the white, 50µm, printable cast film solvoprint cast 50 GP, and the likewise printable surface-protection film solvoprint cast clear 50, convincingly demonstrated its ability with complicated application on window mannequins. In addition, there is an expansion of the 5 year vinyl filmolux pro gloss. The filmolux pro gloss can be applied to all smooth and slightly curved surfaces. Outdoor application examples include the lettering and decoration of automobiles and transit vehicles as well as window advertising and signs. The indoor life span is practically limitless. filmolux pro gloss boasts excellent plotting, weeding and application properties thus saving time in processing. The white Roll Board panels are corona pre-treated. The corona activation is a very effective method of increasing the adhesion level of many materials. The process is limited to the material surface. It does not change the material properties and is not visible. It provides a markedly better binding of printing inks, varnishes, coatings, and adhesives. The Roll Boards are suitable for printing with UV-inks and screen printing and can also be laminated with practically all printed self-adhesive media. More information: www.neschen.de 22) TEPEDE: New Media – New Display-Systems
More information: www.TEPEDE.com 23) Agfa certifies seemee Media from Verseidag-IndutexAgfa has announced the certifying of Verseidag-Indutex GmbH’s seemee Backlit Standard Easy media for high print quality on its newest :Grand Sherpa Universal range of inkjet printers and its fourth-generation solvent inks. Agfa has signed a worldwide agreement to include the media in the starter kit with the printer for all customer shipments. Agfa has always known that the media makes a difference to print quality on digital inkjet systems, the company featured. The tests show that Verseidag-Indutex’s media provide good printing quality consistently on their systems. The name Verseidag-Indutex GmbH stands worldwide for innovative, high-quality, and specific coating and composite technology for billboard and signs. The seemee product range offers the ideal foundation for brilliant images. It is the brand for billboards and sign materials for inside and outside use, in a width up to 5.0 meters. The product range includes a number of proven products such as backlit, frontlit, mesh, and a brought range of specialties. More information: www.agfa.com 24) Zünd and alpicto: Advantages of inkjetUnmatched durability
features can now be guaranteed due to a special printing process involving Zünd’s proven UVjet flatbed
printers and a special material treatment process developed by alpicto. alpicto,
a subsidiary of More information: www.zund.com
and www.alpicto.de and www.alno.de/189.0.html 25) ALCAN: KAPAplast creates a perfect focal pointLeading
point-of-sale imaging specialist Simpson Group specifies ALCAN COMPSOITES’ KAPAplast foam board for in-store “focal point” imaging
at Deichmann shoe shops around the More information: www.alcankapa.com 26)
Encad: New headquarters for EAMER
The Mayor of Hemel Hempstead opened the purpose-designed new More information: www.encad.com 27) Hexion and Xaar: Partner up for ink applicationsHexion Specialty Chemicals, Inc. to be announced as an official Ink
Partner with digital inkjet printhead manufacturer Xaar plc of More information: www.xaar.co.uk 28) Koelnmesse: Imaging Summit 2005 in December
The Imaging Summit 2005 in Imaging Summit 2005 is intended for
representatives of the European industry, trade and press from the areas of
photography, consumer electronics, information technology and telecommunications.
The specialist’s focus of the event will be the series of presentations.
Renowned sector experts from More
information: www.imaging-summit.com Good bye, see
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