Rob van den Braak
BookBaby, service voor zelf-uitgevers, is niet alleen de bron van wat de prijs voor een onbemand geprint boek is (20 euro), maar geeft ook een ‘handleiding’ voor het opzetten van een service voor zelf-uitgevers. Op de site van BookBaby vind je alle zaken die voor een bestseller schrijver in de dop geregeld moeten worden en, wat nog belangrijker is, hoe je daar geld aan kunt verdienen. Dat begint met een lage instapprijs, 200 euro voor een titel, tot het ontwerpen van een omslag, het versturen van persberichten en presentexemplaren van een boek. Opmerkelijk is dat BookBaby er vanuit gaat dat een schrijver tevreden kan zijn met 11% royalties als zijn boek via Amazon en andere distributiekanalen verkocht wordt. Wellicht is dat de prijs voor roem?
BookBaby, a service for self-publishers, is not just the source for the price of a print-on-demand book (20 Euro), but it also offers a ´manual´ for self-publishing. Everything a future bestseller writer needs to know, and, even more importantly, how to make money, can be found on the Bookbaby site. From the low start up cost, 200 Euro for a title, to the cover design, to press releases and promotional copies.
What is remarkable is that BookBaby thinks that a writer should be satisfied with 11% royalties when distributing their book via Amazon and similar distribution channels.
Is that the price of fame?
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Xerox has split into two publicly traded companies. One company is dedicated to document technology and the other to business process outsourcing (BPO). The company names and leaders are subject of further announcements. All reorganisation will be completed by end 2016. According to the FD (Financieel Dagblad – Dutch Financial Times) the shareholders are the driving force behind decision because of insufficient shareholder value. Document technology was worth 11BUS$ in 2015 and the business process outsourcing division about 7BUS$. The business process outsourcing division focuses on growth markets such as transport, commercial enterprises and governmental institutions. The independent BPO company will enhance and improve their services. CEO Ursula Burns says that the split will reenforce both companies. Xerox also announced a plan to reduce costs by 2,4BUS$ in the coming three years, of which 700MUS$ in 2016.
The Océ Arizona 1240, 1260 and 1280 models are ideal for businesses in the sign and display industry, speciality print producers, reprographers and photo labs, and print at up 35sqm per hour in express mode.
This is the fourth generation of Océ Arizona machines, of which 5,000 have been sold worldwide. The range borrows features from the 6100 series launched at FESPA 2015 in Cologne and introduces a number of new features. There are two bed sizes: 1.25×2.5m and 2.5×3.08m and an additional roll media option for flexible media up to 2.2m-wide.
According to the company, the true flatbed architecture of the new series has been designed to deliver the most versatile platform in wide format printing. Print service providers (PSPs) can print directly to unusual materials with varied shapes such as canvas, wood, ceramics or glass and are able to print multiple times in perfect registration for high density or textured applications, such as packaging or wall cladding.
A stronger vacuum system provides reliable drawdown of even warped, rigid media, whilst the new UV curing system reduces surface heat for printing up to the thinnest, most heat-sensitive media, making it a perfect solution for retail displays and POS signage.
For PSPs looking to increase their overall production capacity or target higher quality applications and markets, the Océ Arizona 1200 series is an ideal addition to their fleet that delivers quality, versatility and reliability whilst remaining easy to use.
The intuitive user interface archives printed jobs for later reprints and the quick-change ink system automatically prevents the user from loading the printing incorrectly.
The devices use up to six-colours and can also be equipped with white and varnish. The optional addition of light cyan and light magenta ink enables superior print quality for photographic and fine art applications.
Both printers use the award winning Océ VariaDot imaging technology to produce sharp text and lines, alongside smooth gradients and solid colours. Offering the best ink economy in the market, with an average 8ml used per m², the Océ Arizona 1200-Series is ideal for high quality printing at a competitive price point.
Pierre-Olivier Esteban, European TDS/DGS Marketing Director at Canon Europe, commented: “There is an enormous opportunity for mid-volume PSPs to continue growing their business – whether they are focused on graphical communication, packaging, industrial printing or retail.”
“However, in order to remain competitive, they must be primed to deliver a range of high quality products, quickly and cost-effectively. The Océ Arizona 1200 series was designed and developed specifically with these requirements in mind.”
“The result is an extremely high quality, robust and reliable machine and a testimony to the innovation and expertise behind Canon’s line of products within this sector. The wide format market is growing and we are committed to helping our customers grow alongside it, every step of the way.”
Canon has also launched imagePrograf iPF770 MFP and iPF770 MFP L24, two new entry-level wide-format multi-function printers aimed at office users in sectors such as construction, engineering and architecture.
The company will be exhibiting its newest technologies as well as discuss the latest trends and developments at FESPA Digital 2016, from 8-11 March in Amsterdam.
Visitors will see a large range of applications being produced on-stand, as well as being able to explore the opportunities in a broad range of interesting and lucrative markets.
To register for FREE to attend FESPA Digital 2016, please use the promo code ADOZ0101. Your ticket will include access to FESPA Digital, European Sign Expo, FESPA Textile and Printeriors 2016. Online registration will close on the 7th of March and tickets on the door will be charged at €40.
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With the ColorBooster DS, the Dutch manufacturer will show at FESPA Digital 2016 (Stand G150, Hall 1) “the most unique printer available in the market place”.
“A 100% double-sided print is not common at all nowadays and we have succeeded in developing it,” said CEO Jacco Aartsen Tuijn.
“Tested at four very different customer sites, on a range of polyester materials, we are not only opening the market for double-sided signage but also for double-sided home decoration and fashion.”
CTO Peter Hollanders added: “With dedicated ink amounts and profiling we succeed in having exactly the same colour on the front and back.”
According to Hollanders, high quality coloured wovens can be printed/fixed in one step as with double-sided soft signage. It said these high quality, double-sided coloured fabrics are now achievable at much lower production costs and will be therefore made available for a much wider consumer group, extending creative possibilities.
Considering eco-awareness is an upward trend in the industry, direct printing with water-based inks is Hollanders’ focus. The company also said that due to the printhead shower, which requires less purging, resources will decreased, and that energy savings are realised via built-in climate control.
For businesses wanting to employ greener working practices and a greater eco awareness, all of the machines from Hollanders are designed and manufactured with environmental principles in mind. That all these features will have also a positive effect on a consistent and reproducible print is obvious.
In this respect the single sided ColorBooster 320, also first shown at FESPA 2015, will set new standard in robust printing. Having all the environmental advantages of the ColorBooster DS it is designed to offer users flexible modularity that can be upgraded in the field as and when needed.
New at this year’s show will be the possibility to upgrade, in the field, to a stacked head configuration and a speed of 120 sqm/h.
Supplied with customer changeable Ricoh Gen5 heads, the CB 320 will be delivered with water based direct (high energy) disperse dyes typically very suitable for direct printing because of the high light fastness and production stability during fixation without bleeding or a halo. With a maximum roll weight of 250 kg the CB 320 is particularly suitable for the mentioned overnight printing. With integrated fixation unit, the new ColorBooster DS can be configured to suit the needs of every customer.
Come and see new Hollanders Color Booster DS textile printer in action and pick up some samples during the big show, from 8-11 March at Rai Amsterdam.
To register to attend FESPA Digital 2016, visit the official website and use the promo code ADOZ0104 for FREE entry. Your ticket will include access to FESPA Digital, European Sign Expo, FESPA Textile and Printeriors 2016. Online registration will close on the 7th of March and tickets on the door will be charged at €40.
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Hollanders komt naar de FESPA met een dubbelzijdige versie van zijn ColorBooster 3,2 meter brede textielprinter. De ColorBooster print met een precisie van 0,07 mm en heeft een maximumsnelheid van 120 m2/uur. Lees meer over dit unieke Hollandse product in onderstaand persbericht.
Hollanders to debut double-side textile printer at FESPA Digital
With the ColorBooster DS, the Dutch manufacturer will show at FESPA Digital 2016 (Stand G150, Hall 1) “the most unique printer available in the market place”.
“A 100% double-sided print is not common at all nowadays and we have succeeded in developing it,” said CEO Jacco Aartsen Tuijn.
“Tested at four very different customer sites, on a range of polyester materials, we are not only opening the market for double-sided signage but also for double-sided home decoration and fashion.”
CTO Peter Hollanders added: “With dedicated ink amounts and profiling we succeed in having exactly the same colour on the front and back.”
According to Hollanders, high quality coloured wovens can be printed/fixed in one step as with double-sided soft signage. It said these high quality, double-sided coloured fabrics are now achievable at much lower production costs and will be therefore made available for a much wider consumer group, extending creative possibilities.
Considering eco-awareness is an upward trend in the industry, direct printing with water-based inks is Hollanders’ focus. The company also said that due to the printhead shower, which requires less purging, resources will decreased, and that energy savings are realised via built-in climate control.
For businesses wanting to employ greener working practices and a greater eco awareness, all of the machines from Hollanders are designed and manufactured with environmental principles in mind. That all these features will have also a positive effect on a consistent and reproducible print is obvious.
In this respect the single sided ColorBooster 320, also first shown at FESPA 2015, will set new standard in robust printing. Having all the environmental advantages of the ColorBooster DS it is designed to offer users flexible modularity that can be upgraded in the field as and when needed.
New at this year’s show will be the possibility to upgrade, in the field, to a stacked head configuration and a speed of 120 sqm/h.
Supplied with customer changeable Ricoh Gen5 heads, the CB 320 will be delivered with water based direct (high energy) disperse dyes typically very suitable for direct printing because of the high light fastness and production stability during fixation without bleeding or a halo. With a maximum roll weight of 250 kg the CB 320 is particularly suitable for the mentioned overnight printing.
With integrated fixation unit, the new ColorBooster DS can be configured to suit the needs of every customer.
Come and see new Hollanders Color Booster DS textile printer in action and pick up some samples during the big show, from 8-11 March at Rai Amsterdam.
To register to attend FESPA Digital 2016, visit the official website and use the promo code ADOZ0104 for FREE entry. Your ticket will include access to FESPA Digital, European Sign Expo, FESPA Textile and Printeriors 2016. Online registration will close on the 7th of March and tickets on the door will be charged at €40.
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Maar liefst drie nieuwe Arizona modellen brengt Canon naar FESPA Digital: de Océ Arizona 1240, 1260 en 1280. De vlakbedprinters zullen beschikbaar zijn in twee formaten, 125 x 250 cm en 250 x 308 cm. Er is ook een roloptie beschikbaar voor flexibel materiaal tot 220 cm. Lees meer over de nieuwe 1200 serie modellen, en wat Canon nog meer toont op FESPA, in onderstaand persbericht.
Canon launches Océ Arizona 1200 series
The Océ Arizona 1240, 1260 and 1280 models are ideal for businesses in the sign and display industry, speciality print producers, reprographers and photo labs, and print at up 35sqm per hour in express mode.
This is the fourth generation of Océ Arizona machines, of which 5,000 have been sold worldwide. The range borrows features from the 6100 series launched at FESPA 2015 in Cologne and introduces a number of new features. There are two bed sizes: 1.25×2.5m and 2.5×3.08m and an additional roll media option for flexible media up to 2.2m-wide.
According to the company, the true flatbed architecture of the new series has been designed to deliver the most versatile platform in wide format printing. Print service providers (PSPs) can print directly to unusual materials with varied shapes such as canvas, wood, ceramics or glass and are able to print multiple times in perfect registration for high density or textured applications, such as packaging or wall cladding.
A stronger vacuum system provides reliable drawdown of even warped, rigid media, whilst the new UV curing system reduces surface heat for printing up to the thinnest, most heat-sensitive media, making it a perfect solution for retail displays and POS signage.
For PSPs looking to increase their overall production capacity or target higher quality applications and markets, the Océ Arizona 1200 series is an ideal addition to their fleet that delivers quality, versatility and reliability whilst remaining easy to use.
The intuitive user interface archives printed jobs for later reprints and the quick-change ink system automatically prevents the user from loading the printing incorrectly.
The devices use up to six-colours and can also be equipped with white and varnish. The optional addition of light cyan and light magenta ink enables superior print quality for photographic and fine art applications.
Both printers use the award winning Océ VariaDot imaging technology to produce sharp text and lines, alongside smooth gradients and solid colours. Offering the best ink economy in the market, with an average 8ml used per m², the Océ Arizona 1200-Series is ideal for high quality printing at a competitive price point.
Pierre-Olivier Esteban, European TDS/DGS Marketing Director at Canon Europe, commented: “There is an enormous opportunity for mid-volume PSPs to continue growing their business – whether they are focused on graphical communication, packaging, industrial printing or retail.”
“However, in order to remain competitive, they must be primed to deliver a range of high quality products, quickly and cost-effectively. The Océ Arizona 1200 series was designed and developed specifically with these requirements in mind.”
“The result is an extremely high quality, robust and reliable machine and a testimony to the innovation and expertise behind Canon’s line of products within this sector. The wide format market is growing and we are committed to helping our customers grow alongside it, every step of the way.”
Canon has also launched imagePrograf iPF770 MFP and iPF770 MFP L24, two new entry-level wide-format multi-function printers aimed at office users in sectors such as construction, engineering and architecture.
The company will be exhibiting its newest technologies as well as discuss the latest trends and developments at FESPA Digital 2016, from 8-11 March in Amsterdam.
Visitors will see a large range of applications being produced on-stand, as well as being able to explore the opportunities in a broad range of interesting and lucrative markets.
To register for FREE to attend FESPA Digital 2016, please use the promo code ADOZ0101. Your ticket will include access to FESPA Digital, European Sign Expo, FESPA Textile and Printeriors 2016. Online registration will close on the 7th of March and tickets on the door will be charged at €40.
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Volgende week woensdag gaan dé Pro•lezingen van het Grafisch Lyceum Utrecht van start. In navolging van de succesvolle wekelijkse lezingen van vorig jaar staan er dit jaar, voor de zomervakantie, 14 boeiende lezingen door 14 inspirerende topprofessionals op het programma. Lezingen die meer dan de moeite waard zijn!
Peter Villevoye bijt de spits af met zijn lezing Freedom to Create over de innoverende wereld van Adobe. ‘De nieuwe Creative Cloud-versies van de bekende grafische programma’s werken steeds meer met, op en vóór glas. Ook de vele nieuwe Adobe mobile apps horen er tegenwoordig helemaal bij. Die ouderwetse muis kan onderhand wel weg…’
Je bent woensdag 10 februari om 16:00 uur van harte welkom in de collegezaal van het Grafisch Lyceum Utrecht op de Vondellaan 178, Utrecht.
Aanmelden is niet nodig, de toegang is gratis en iedereen is van harte welkom omdat we kennis delen met en van elkaar over alles wat met ons vak te maken heeft heel belangrijk vinden.
Alle lezingen zijn gratis toegankelijk en vinden van 16:00 tot 17:00 uur plaats in de collegezaal van het Grafisch Lyceum Utrecht.
Woensdag 10 februari
Peter Villevoye Freedom to create
Maandag 15 februari
Zuzanna Skalska Trendwatching 2016
Maandag 29 februari
Onno van Geuns Out of the box denken / Illustreren
Woensdag 9 maart
Violina Jeliazkova Beauty & Fashion photoshop
Dinsdag 15 maart
Jos Stelling De magische kracht van het witte doek
Maandag 4 april
Kim Hoogervorst Dan liever de lucht in fotografie
Donderdag 14 april
Marloes van Doorn Creative photography
Woensdag 20 april
Sanne Evertse Packaging design & branding
Dinsdag 10 mei
Gerard Unger Typografie
Donderdag 26 mei
Mark van Kan Graphic Motion Design
Dinsdag 31 mei
Alain Dujardin Digital Design
Dinsdag 7 juni
Job, Joris & Marieke Prijswinnende animaties
Maandag 13 juni
Frédérik Ruys Infographics
Donderdag 23 juni
Mike van Rossum Holland Animatie
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Wood is still a very important source of energy and results in deforestation worldwide. Finnish researchers have turned this around: instead of chopping tress they have found a way to print artificial trees which provide energy. The stems are made of 3D printer wood-based material and the leaves are flexible, organic solar cells (printed electronics). Every leave has its own power converter to convert sun, wind and heat into energy. According to the researchers, existing mass production technology can be used to produce these printed electronics which makes it suitable for a wide audience. At the moment only a few exist. The small artificial trees produce enough energy to charge smartphones or LED lamps.
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During the development of algae based ink Fulbright discovered that this ink changed from one day to the next. This resulted in a Living Ink pen which they intend to bring to market mid 2016 with the help of Kickstarter. The pen appears to be a ´normal´ pen, but the text or drawing only appear when they are exposed to sunlight (due to the fact that algae cells multiply rapidly). The effect is fun and offers numerous possibilities, such as extra messages or drawings appearing on greeting cards.
The Living Ink pen will be brought to market mid 2016, in combination with special paper and a glass framce.
Source: Drupa
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Met nog vijf weken te gaan loopt het aantal aankondigen van nieuwe producten voor de FESPA Digital snel op. Zo komt Gandy met een superformaat rol naar rol printer, heeft inktleverancier Bordeaux een nieuwe serie gepigmenteerde inkten, kondigt Zünd aan een QR-code gestuurde automatische snij-systemen te tonen en zal Mimaki FESPA gebruiken voor de introductie van zijn TS500P-3200 super brede sublimatie printer. Lees al dit nieuws in detail op de speciale Blokboek.com FESPA pagina . Of abonneer je op de gratis Blokboek.com FESPA Nieuwsbrief via deze link.
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Screen has appointed Schneidler Grafiska AB as its exclusive distributor for the Screen Truepress Jet L350UV digital label press in Denmark, Sweden and Norway. The move continues the long standing relationship between the two companies.
Schneidler, with headquarters in Sweden and branch offices in Denmark and Norway, offers clients a complete end-to-end service from supply of machines and consumables through to ongoing service and support. The company’s expertise in the print sector, grown over many decades, means that it can also offer clients real value by structuring the supply chain and streamlining a customer’s use of cutting edge products and systems.
The high-productivity Truepress Jet L350UV uses Screen’s high-definition CMYK+white UV inks and delivers photo-realistic quality at 50m/minute (16 sqm/min) on web widths up to 350mm. The press incorporates single-pass greyscale piezo printheads with a minimum droplet size of 3 picolitres. Printing resolutions of 600 x 600dpi combined with the very small droplet size gives sharp, well-defined images and text.
“Our appointment as the exclusive distributor of the Truepress Jet digital label press in Scandinavia is great news,” said Mattias Jaginder, Managing Director of Schneidler Grafiska AB. “The Truepress Jet L350UV is gaining strong recognition in the market and it fits very well into our strategy to work with well established brands offering market leading products.”
Brian Filler, President of Screen Europe said; “We are delighted to have Schneidler Grafiska as distributor for the Truepress Jet L350UV in Scandinavia. We have a long and successful relationship with the company, they have a real understanding of the Screen product range and philosophy, which provides huge benefits to the end-user.”
“The Truepress Jet L350UV is popular with label converters worldwide, 30 systems have already been installed and all are in maximum production and driving business growth. The press has been so successful that several companies are now investing in their second press to meet demand.”
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VIGC BOPE 2025: Redefining print. Success in a digital world. Met o.a. Peter Luit als gesprekleider binnen het panelgesprek ‘Platformeconomie, kansen voor grafimedia bedrijven?’
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