D.gen launches direct-to-fabric printer
Like it popular G5, D.gen’s newly introduced H6 is a 3.3m direct-to-fabric sublimation printer. It features a heat fixation unit that gives the machine a smaller and more compact footprint, which the Korean manufacturer said will help the Teleios range to appeal to a broader customer base. This six-colour machine, which can be used with both disperse dye ink and textile pigment ink, incorporates six RICOH Gen5 printheads – two fewer than the higher- specification G5. Maximum speed of H6 is 177sq m/hr at 600dpi, while 1,200dpi can be achieved at speeds of 93 sqm/hr and 1,800dpi at 63sq m/hr. With the excellent ink penetration of direct fabric printing, the market targeted by this new d.gen unit is soft signage for applications including flags, trade show displays, light-boxes, table covers, among others.
Avery Dennison introduces
new
colours to its car wrap films
Avery Dennison Graphics Solutions has recently announced the introduction of new ColorFlow Series that includes five new colours with a unique finish: Rising Sun (Red/Gold), Urban Jungle (Silver/Green), Roaring Thunder (Blue/Red), Fresh Spring (Gold/Silver) and Rushing Riptide (Cyan/Purple). The new ColorFlow Series allows installers to create dynamic, colour shifting car wraps that are incredibly unique. When the light hits any of the five new colours, the film creates a fluid, shifting spectrum of colour that transforms the vehicle into a beautiful work of art. The ColorFlow Series has all the attributes of the Avery Dennison Supreme Wrapping Film portfolio. The multi-layer films combine colour, texture and clear protective layers, providing a smooth, paint-like finish that is both durable and dazzling.
GMG introduces first matter surface proofing media
Colour management and proofing solutions major GMG has announced the launch of GMG ProofMedia studio OBA matte 150. This is GMG’s first matte surface proofing media containing high Optical Brightening Agents (OBAs). It has been developed for highly accurate proofing and the closest visual match of commonly used uncoated production papers. In the past, it was problematic for design agencies, pre-press and print companies to deliver a visual match between proofs and prints, even with good colourimetric measurement, as matte proofing media contains no or too little fluorescence. This issue can be solved with GMG’s new high OBA contained matte 150 media.
FUJIFILM launches its first
‘Made in India’ Vybrant 1800 eco-solvent printer
Team FUJIFILM India introducing Vybrant 1800
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Unpacked at its Demo Centre for Wide-Format Inkjet Printers in Mumbai, FUJIFILM India Private Limited has launched its first ever ‘Made in India’ Vybrant 1800 eco-solvent printer, which is driven by patent FUJIFILM technology. Specifically designed to provide high-quality outputs at affordable cost and a more value for money proposition with Indian customers, the printer provides excellent productivity with up to 20 sq m/hr. Also, Vybrant 1800 is equipped with highly efficient FUJIFILM Dimatix Q-Class industrial quality printhead, capable to run on Peizo DOD technology.
At the landmark launch session, Yasunobu Nishiyama, MD, FUJIFILM India Pvt Ltd said that the introduction of Vybrant 1800 is the company’s first step towards developing its products in India. “With this launch, we aim to strengthen our presence in the Indian graphic art segment, which is one of the most important drivers for our growth in the Indian market,” he mentioned, adding that they are looking at achieving a 15 percent overall growth by the end of FY 2016. With its world-class printing technology, FUJIFILM is now focusing on delivering high quality, technically advanced print solutions that help printers develop competitive advantage and grow their businesses.
Vybrant 1800 targets both indoor and outdoor signage and branding applications. About the future growth of FUJIFILM, Yasunobu Nishiyama further mentioned that the push given by the Indian Government’s Make in India initiative gives them a great scope for business. “Since the market outlook looks positive, we want to utilise this opportunity to our best and so we offer our new inkjet technology—Vybrant 1800—manufactured and developed in Pune at Macart Equipment, one of the leading manufacturers of inkjet printers in India.
AGFA Graphics introduces
new Anapurna H3200i LED printer
The existing family of hybrid Anapurnas (2.05m, 2.5m and 3.2m wide printers) from AGFA Graphics has a new member now as the company had recently announced the introduction of Anapurna H3200i LED. The printer along with Anapurna FB2540i LED (flatbed) and Anapurna RTR3200i LED (roll-to-roll) will be on display next to its flatbed Jeti Mira with dockable roll-to-roll and high-end hybrid Jeti Tauro in a ¾ automation set-up at 2016 SGIA Expo to be organised in Las Vegas from September 14-16.
Anapurna H3200i LED offers both high throughput and high print quality. The white ink function is an added built in feature of the printer. It includes pre, post, spot and even sandwich white. The printer is driven by Asanti 3.0, the company’s workflow solution dedicated to wide-format printing solutions.
Mimaki announces RasterLink6
version 5.0 RIP software
Latest in the Mimaki family of software, RasterLink6 version 5.0 RIP is featured with new tools that include popular PANTONE color libraries, colour replacement via spectrophotometer measurements and support for creating FOTOBA cut marks. The software offers ease-of-use combined with powerful features delivering enhanced image quality, colour and optimised output. It drives the entire range of Mimaki inkjet printers including roll-based and flatbed; eco-solvent, latex, UV-LED, solvent UV and dedicated textile solutions. New features in the software include: Pantone colour libraries, which include Pantone+ Solid Coated and Pantone+ Solid Uncoated colour libraries.
Mehta Cad Cam introduces
Rasterjet RJ 1016V UV flatbed printer
Opening up new possibilities in UV flatbed printing, Mehta Cad Cam Systems announces the introduction of Rasterjet RJ1016 UV flatbed printer of size 1 x 1.6 m. This newly introduced UV flatbed printer is featured with 6 RICOH GH2220 (3 pl) printhead, capable to make continuous printing at ultra high-quality, delivering excellent cost performance. Featured with CMYK, White and Varnish with vacuum bed, Rasterjet RJ1016 UV is designed for versatile applications as it can go very well for mass production of gift items, signage displays, mobile covers, compatibly with majority of materials including wood, glass, leather, ceramic and others. For more info, visit at: www.mehtaindia.com
First XAAR 1201 printers launched in China
XAAR announces that Guangzhou Xucheng Electronic Technology (Xucheng) is the first OEM partner to develop, and launch, wide-format inkjet printers based on its innovative new XAAR 1201 Thin Film piezo printhead. Xucheng, under the brand name Xu Li, has produced four wide-format, roll-to-roll eco-solvent printers with the XAAR 1201 printhead and recently demonstrated two models – X7-3207 and X7-2007 – for the first time in China. “It’s an honour to work with XAAR”, says James Zhao, GM of Xucheng. He adds that XAAR has already dominated the coding and marking and ceramic tile inkjet printing markets and I am certain that with the XAAR 1201 they are entering a new era in the graphics industry.
XAAR 1201, announced at the drupa 2016, is a versatile and compact greyscale printhead. It prints 1, 2 or 4 colours, delivers a high level of quality and performance, and is capable of handling aqueous and eco-solvent inks. Designed for easy integration by printer manufacturers, the printhead features 1280 nozzles jetting variable drop sizes to produce high quality graphics on a wide range of substrates at an apparent resolution of up to 1440dpi.
DaVinci launches new
panoRama CourtWrap floor graphic media
Latest product from DaVinci, panoRama CourtWrap is a new high-performance floor graphic print media specifically designed for athletic surfaces, such as basketball/volleyball courts. It is ideal for a variety of smooth, flat indoor surfaces including painted metal, glass, tile, sealed concrete, sealed wood, etc. When used with panoRama CourtWrap Protect, a non-slip ASTM D-2047 & R10 certified textured laminates, these products are ideal floor graphic solution for athletic surfaces. Available in 54 inch x 100 ft rolls, panoRama CourtWrap is easy to install, remove, or reposition. It is made of durable eight millimeter polyester (PET)/vinyl, making it ideal for long term applications.
Canon releases four new printing materials
Expanding upon the excitement of its imagePROGRAF PRO Series, Canon has announced the launch of four new wide-format media options, including three media for the fine arts and photography market, as well as a signage media that can be used for outdoor applications. The newly unpacked Photo Paper Pro Platinum, Photo Paper Pro Luster, and Photo Paper Pro Premium Matte media, previously available in cut sheet for the imagePROGRAF PRO-1000 printer users, are now available in 100 ft rolls for those images that were meant to be printed in wide-format. The first of its kind to be added to the imagePROGRAF media lineup, the Water Resistant Matte Polypropylene paper expands the applications available for imagePROGRAF wide-format printers.
