Large Format/Sign
Canon Colorado 1640: the first roll-to-roll large format printer with Canon UVGel print technology
For print shops that need a high production capacity Canon introduced the Océ Colorado 1640. It is the first roll-to-roll printer with the new Canon UVgel print technology. It delivers excellent print quality on various media as well as high production. Read more about the new production printer in the press release below. PRESS…
Lees meerAgfa Graphics launches new Asanti 3.0 workflow software for sign & display producers
With the launch of Asanti 3.0 – the latest version of Agfa Graphics’ automated production hub and workflow tool for sign & display printers – Agfa offers wide-format printers new functionalities, more integration possibilities and added automation. Combining these novelties with Agfa’s signature color management solution, automatic pre-flighting and the new intuitive GUI, Asanti 3.0…
Lees meerSophie Matthews-Paul: inks and their variations – Wild Format 2.20
Inkjet ink comes in different varieties, each with their own characteristics. In number 20 of the Wild Format series journalist and consultant Sophie Matthews-Paul lists them for us. Read her article on our articles page about how substrates and applications influence ink choice.
Lees meerXitron Announces Release of New Inkjet Plug-in for Epson SureColor T-Series
Xitron, the leading independent developer of RIP and workflow products for commercial, digital, and high-speed inkjet printing has released a new 64-bit version of its popular Inkjet Direct (IJD) plug-in for the Navigator RIP. Designed for users wanting to output film or printing plates on inkjet devices, the new IJD plug-in builds on the solid…
Lees meerMachine Head – Wild Format #2.18
Buying the right digital production printer suitable for a specific order package is no mean feat. Apart from technical specifications the supplier´s trustworthiness also plays a big role. In her Wild Format article Sonja Angerer talks about all aspects. Read her advice on our articles page via this link.
Lees meerXerox and Xaar: the inkjet X Factor?
You could call it the X Factor, the cooperation between inkjet printhead manufacturer Xaar and Xerox. The combination between Xaar´s piezoelectric drop-on-demand printheads and Xerox´s experience in the building of production printers could be a winning one. This cooperation will not be exclusive to Xerox, but it will give the company a headstart in the…
Lees meerPaul Lindström: Installation tips for large format printers
Anyone who needs to install a large format printer for the first time needs to take into account the special circumstances a printer of that size requires. In #19 of the Wild Format Series journalist, ISO and CMS specialist Paul Lindström lists them all. His article can be read on our articles page via this link,…
Lees meerInnovative decorations
At Heimtextil, the largest international tradeshow for home and contract textiles, HP showed its first complete latex printed lounge. The lounge is a cooperation between two of the world´s leading companies in wall decoration: New York´s Flavor Paper and Robin Sprong Wallpapers from Cape Town. HP prints on various flexible coated and uncoated materials, including…
Lees meerAgfa Graphics introduces new Jeti Ceres RTR3200 LED high-speed roll-to-roll printer for mid- to high-end applications
Responding to the needs of high-output printing service providers, Agfa Graphics is proud to announce the launch of its dedicated roll-to-roll printer with UV LED curing, extremely rapid results and stunning image quality on a wide variety of flexible media. The engine’s optional white printing features and primer capability can be combined, for a new…
Lees meerSonja Angerer: Wide Format Printing for a sustainable campaign
Wide Format Printing is not just a fast, and economical print technology for larger format, but also, according to Sonja Angerer in the 17th article in the Wild Format series, guarantees an environmentally sustainable campaign. Read Sonja´s story on our articles page about how wide format printing differentiates from e-marketing campaigns.
Lees meerOnyx 12.1: speed, simpler user interface and automation
Onyx has issued version 12.1 of its Postershop and Thrive software. Accelerated speed and automation are the most compelling reasons for upgrading to 12.1. Automation has become a lot simpler by Quick Sets 2.0, for example for tiling and trimming. Read more about the changes in 12.1 in the press release below. …
Lees meerSophie Matthews-Paul: What are the options for printed interiors? – Wild Format #2.12
One of our industry´s growth markets is the printing of interiors, walls, floors and furniture textiles. They can all be printed with new inkjet printers in a fast and efficient manner. In number 16 of the Wild Format series journalist and print expert Sophie Matthews-Paul writes about technological solutions as well as the difficulties and…
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