Condé Introduces DyeTrans SG 3110DN Dye Sublimation Printer
(Tue, May 22, 12)
This new lightweight printer with excellent image quality and built-in ink delivery system is an extremely cost-effective printer that is capable of producing mousepads, mugs, name badges, jewelry and ceramic tiles at a very low cost per page. The SG 3110DN's four-color printing utilizes fourth generation Sawgrass sublimation gel ink cartridges (42 milliliter extended capacity black cartridge and 29 milliliter cyan, magenta and yellow cartridges) and can print an 8.5- by 11-inch full-coverage page in 24 seconds. For maximum user convenience and productivity, the SG 3110DN provides up to three paper sources — a standard 250-sheet paper tray (up to 8.5 by 14 inches), an optional 250-sheet paper feed unit (up to 8.5 by 14 inches), and an optional 100-sheet multi-bypass tray (up to 8.5 by 14 inches, banner paper, and mug paper). For more information, visit www.conde.com.
Pad Print Machinery of Vermont Introduces KP08 “Coin Printer”
(Tue, May 22, 12)
The KP08 “Coin Printer” is a specially designed 5-color pad printer for decorating on coins and medals. This machine is equipped with a camera and has a single holder mounted on a 360° rotating fixture. The linear shuttle conveyor positions the coin under the camera and using a programmed template guide, will center the coin to the correct print position. The coin then travels under each of the five color pads for printing. This system eliminates the need for color registration therefore speeding up image changes to a few minutes. The KP08 coin printer is operated via a PC touch screen and can be controlled remotely. Multiple printing programs can be stored and recalled at any time. This printer also has an automatic pad cleaning device and can be programmed during any time of the print cycle. For more information, visit www.ppmovt.com.
Fisher Textiles Introduces New Products for Direct Disperse Printing
(Thu, May 17, 12)
Fisher Textiles has introduced DD 8600 Twilite (FR) and DD 7849 EZ Stretch to its line of fabrics for Direct Disperse printing. This fabric line is compatible with d-Gen Teleios, Dupont™ Artistri™, Durst Rhotex 320, Jeti 3324 AquaJet, Mimaki JV5-320DS, Mimaki DS-1600, Mimaki DS-1800, Mutoh Viper TX, Roland HeatWave and Roland Hi-Fi Express printers. DD 8600 Twilite (FR) is Fisher’s newest backlit fabric that works well in grooved box lit applications by presenting excellent color volume and resolution. It is 7.8 ounces per yard squared, 119 inches wide, flame retardant and passes the NFPA 701 test. DD 7849 EZ Stretch is an 8.2-ounce knit that is 100 percent polyester and totally wrinkle free. It does not contain spandex so it is easier to match the whiteness of our other popular knit styles. For more information, visit www.fishertextiles.com.
MACtac® Expands Eco-Friendly Offerings with Two New IMAGin® Verde™ Digital Print Media
(Thu, May 17, 12)
Both new wide-format UV-printable media are 100 percent chlorine-, phthalate-, and PVC-free film, designed for applications where a sustainable, durable media is desired. New IMAGin Verde VM2229P gloss white media is intended for use in a variety of applications including indoor and outdoor signage, point-of-purchase (POP) displays, product identification labels, bumper stickers, short-term OEM decals and window graphics. New IMAGin Verde VM3209R is a scratch resistant media with an optically clear removable adhesive, and is ideal for removable window POP signage as well as no-label look decals. Both VM2229P and VM3209R can be used with MACtac's PERMACOLOR® Verde VL1000 series laminates to protect the printed graphics. "The new IMAGin Verde media reflect MACtac's commitment to providing environmentally friendly products to our customers," said Mary Ann Kucera, marketing manager, MACtac Graphic Products. "These products offer greener alternatives for wide-format UV printing while meeting stringent performance requirements." For more information, visit www.MACtac.com.
Brother's New GraffiTee™ Series of Digital Garment Printers Arrive in the US
(Wed, May 16, 12)
Brother International Corporation announces that its highly-anticipated new GraffiTee™ Series of Digital Garment Printers have arrived in the US and been installed at two customer sites in Florida. “We are excited to install our first two GraffiTee™ digital garment printers in Florida,” says Dean Shulman, senior vice president of Brother International Corporation and head of the company’s Home Appliance and Industrial Products divisions. “This new series of models is a breakthrough in innovation and we’re pleased to start to see production begin at these two fine businesses.” The new GraffiTee Series of digital garment printers consists of an initial lineup of three modular models allowing buyers to upgrade as their business grows. This series of three machines offers a CMYK-only printer, a CMYK with two white print heads, and a CMYK with four white print heads and single pass printing for higher speed and performance.
EnCore™ Products Introduces MightyBull™
(Wed, May 16, 12)
MightyBull™ combines the dense polystyrene core MightyCore® is known for, with bright-white polystyrene facers to create an ultra-durable, all plastic board. Available in 3/16” and 1/2" thicknesses, MightyBull's printing performance is outstanding due to excellent ink-holdout, rapid drying and consistent surface texture. Long term durability and stability are byproducts of the pH-neutral, litho-grade, corona-treated facers which boast a superior bond and chip-resistant edges. The product is intended for digital printers, screen printers, exhibit manufacturers, POP displays, signage and other implementations that demand long-term use, ease of fabrication, exposure to modest environmental changes (temperature, humidity and light) and more. For more information, visit www.encoreproducts.com.
Great Dane Graphics Offers New Sports Designs
(Wed, May 16, 12)
The new designs include a racing swimmer, a tennis player returning a lob and a volleyball player. The artwork is offered as a high-resolution, layered Adobe Photoshop file that allows customers to add text, logos, etc. It’s ideal for use on apparel, signs, brochures and ad presentations, and can be used for embroidery digitizing, dye-sublimation, digital transfers, digital direct-to-garment printing or screen printing, according to the company. Designs can be purchased individually, or in packages or libraries.
Palram Celebrates New Polycarbonate Line
(Tue, May 15, 12)
This new line will add the ability to produce optical, security and containment grade products, and sheets or coils up to 104 inches wide untrimmed. This new line is just the latest building block of growth for the company. Palram opened the polycarbonate plant in Kutztown, Pennsylvania in 2000 and, over the ensuing years, built two large additions to the original plant, and in 2007, added an entire PVC manufacturing facility. Capabilities of this latest addition include up to 15-millimeter thick general purpose polycarbonate sheet, co-extruded UV (1 or 2 sides), sign-grade sheets and coils, clear, whites and colors, fire-rated sheets and high optics sheets. Visit www.palramamericas.com for more information.
Océ Arizona Series of UV Flatbed Printers Reaches Major Milestone
(Tue, May 15, 12)
Océ, a Canon Group company, recently celebrated shipping unit number 3000 of its Océ Arizona® Series of UV flatbed printers. The first system in this series – the Océ Arizona 250 GT printer – was launched in September 2006 at the Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA) annual convention. There it won the Vision Award, which is given to an exhibiting manufacturer whose new product has the best chance of positively impacting the digital imaging industry. The decision was based on the product’s relevance to the market, potential industry influence and prospective value to the product’s end users. Océ Arizona Series UV flatbed printers have accumulated 28 industry awards to date from organizations throughout the world, including eight SGIA Product of the Year awards. For more information about Océ products, visit www.oce.com.
PrimaGraphia Group Improves Competitive Advantage with New HP Indigo Presses
(Fri, May 11, 12)
PrimaGraphia Group has signed an agreement to purchase new HP Indigo 7500 and 5600 Digital Presses. The Jakarta, Indonesia-based print service provider (PSP) also agreed to serve as a beta user for the HP Indigo 10000, the first B2-format HP Indigo digital press. Combined with its five current HP Indigo digital presses, the high-productivity features of the 7500, 5600 and 10000 presses will help PrimaGraphia compete against analog, offset PSPs by providing longer-run, high-quality printing with fast turnaround times and low costs. The HP Indigo 7500 prints up to 120 four-color, A4 pages per minute (ppm) and is ideal for short- to medium-run jobs as well as high-value applications, such as variable-data-driven marketing collateral, photo books and personalized direct mail. The press offers improved color consistency, as well as Intelligent Automation features for better productivity, calibration and troubleshooting. A new, optional upgrade for the press increases its full-color speed to 160 A4 ppm using HP’s Enhanced Productivity Mode (EPM). For more information, visit www.hp.com.
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