JFX 1631
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Mimaki Engineering Co Ltd has launched a new fast, high quality large-format UV curable flatbed inkjet printer JFX-1631 incorporating latest UV LED curing technology and high-precision linear micro stepping. This new model features low power consumption UV LED curing system as well as enhanced image quality.
Heat reduction: UV LED curing system in JFX-1631 reduces the amount of heat generated and it allows the printer to support a broader range of heat-sensitive media, such as foam and channel boards, PVC, acrylic and styrene panels. As long as UV ray irradiated from UV LED instantaneously cures ink, the need for post-printing drying time required in case of solvent and other inks is totally eliminated and improves job turnaround time considerably.
New advantage: This groundbreaking eco-friendly inkjet printer incorporates advanced functionalities. Compared with conventional metal halide lamps, UV LED saves two-thirds of energy consumption and life span of LED is five times longer than that of conventional UV lamps. Another decisive benefit of UV LED technology is the fact that UV LED does not need any warm-up time.
Better clarity: JFX-1631 incorporates eight new printheads to achieve a print speed twice than that of the previous models. The new head positioning system uses high-resolution linear motors for ultra fine step accuracy of dot placement. Two types of UV inks are available, flexible and hard, for a wide range of printing applications. White hard ink is also available to enable vivid full-colour printing on transparent and coloured materials.
Latest FTR from Gandinnovations
Nanojet2 with FTR
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Best for both worlds of flatbed and UV roll-to-roll printing capability on one machine, Gandinnovations has introduced a new Flat-to-Roll (FTR) to offer an exceptional dual workflow solution. Designed specifically for the latest addition to the company’s noteworthy printer line 1224 Nanojet2, FTP would significantly cut down the production time for FTR owners who need a durable hybrid printer.
FTR is a factory-installed option, which fits onto the front and back of NanoJet2 and syncs perfectly with the print stepping for reliable flatbed and UVRTR production. Initiating from the flatbed to roll-to-roll option is accomplished by adjusting the vacuum settings with a couple clicks of the user-friendly graphic user interface (GUI).
Cory Brock, marketing manager, Gandinnovations said, “We came up with a solution that would work well in conjunction with the NanoJet2, rather than just adding a fold out or detachable table. We believe that we fulfilled our customer’s expectations with the FTR.” The FTR can be added at the time of purchase to the NanoJet2 but is not a retrofitted option for any other Jeti printers.
With NanoJet2: NanoJet2 uses 20 fourth-generation Ricoh Grayscale Piezoelectric print heads that produce the highest resolution images available on any flatbed or UVRTR printer in the industry. These printheads not only produce photo realistic images but also give speed to maintain any size of production. FTR operates smoothly with the NanoJet2 because of the 4 colours (CMYK) and on-demand ‘white’ printing process.
FUJIFILM Dimatix’s first head
array based on new Q-Class Sapphire printheads
FUJIFILM Dimatix recently unveiled new drop-on-demand inkjet head array that can deliver best-in-class jetting performance in a ready-to-integrate printhead assembly. The new ScanPAQ 2.5 Head Array, being the first based on its high performance Q-Class Sapphire printheads, is designed to help OEM system builders develop cutting-edge printing systems with exceptional image quality and high productivity for advanced display graphics and other applications.
Q-Class is FUJIFILM Dimatix’s new piezoelectric drop-on-demand inkjet platform around which a new family of printheads and head arrays for high-speed scanning and single pass printer architectures is being built. Its unique features of low crosstalk and excellent channel-to-channel uniformity of advanced carbon-silicon hybrid construction allows Q-Class Sapphire printheads to deliver unparalleled jetting straightness at frequencies up to 50,000 cycles per second while supporting both binary and grayscale VersaDrop operation.
The ScanPAQ 2.5 Head Array has a 2.55-inch-swath width featuring four rack mounted Q-Class Sapphire printheads. Each of the four printheads has 256 individually addressable channels arranged in a single row at 100 dots-per-inch spacing–the highest nozzle density yet achieved with a single row of jets. The head array includes all interface electronics, ink reservoirs, heaters, sensors and inlet filters for both ink and air lines needed by system developers and integrators to integrate one or more head arrays into their product designs.
Marc Torrey, vice president, marketing, FUJIFILM Dimatix said, “The ScanPAQ 2.5 Head Array gives OEMs and system developers Sapphire printhead versatility and performance in a modular, plug-and-play head array. Now, developers have the freedom to design a new generation of best-in-class printing systems, and the opportunity to bring those new products to market in significantly less time.”
X-Rite announces new software portfolio
X-Rite, one of the world leaders in colour management, measurement and communication technologies, has announced a new, streamlined high-end profile creation software portfolio for colour accuracy, predictability and consistency. X-Rite will be consolidating the various product options within the ProfileMaker 5 and MonacoPROFILER product families to offer all-in-one solutions.
ProfileMaker 5 allows users to build high quality, reliable and custom ICC profiles tailored to the requirements. The new ProfileMaker5 Platinum combines all the key features and flexibility of previous editions of ProfileMaker 5 Photostudio. X-Rite’s new consolidated profiling software portfolio offers high-quality colour output for any analog or digital printing technology including inkjet, laser, offset, etc.
Roland announces new Print & Cut devices
Versa Series printers
Roland DG Corporation, a leading worldwide provider of professional and office wide-format inkjet printers and print & cut devices, recently announced its new VersaCAMM i series featuring the 54-inch wide VP-540i and 30-inch wide VP-300i Print&Cut devices. VersaCAMM i technology offers high-quality image, accelerated print speeds and optimum ease of use, designed accurately for both professionals and entry-level users.
Ayano Saito, Roland DG colour product manager said, “With Roland’s VersaCAMM i series, even novices can achieve professional quality results without any special skills.” The VersaCAMM i series comes complete with VersaWorks, Roland’s own easy-to-use RIP software for professional print quality. VersaWorks includes advanced features such as the Roland Color System which enables users to accurately reproduce spot colours using Roland Color charts and swatch books.
Users can also update VersaWorks software automatically through the web online. VersaWorks is designed for reliability and based on the genuine Adobe CPSI3018 PostScript engine. VersaWorks supports Windows XP Professional, Windows 2000 Service Pack 4, and later versions of the Windows operating system.
Drytac adds new display
board edge finishing solutions
Edging line for DES-4 Foam
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Aworldwide manufacturer and distributor of mounting, laminating, framing and finishing materials and equipment including its new line UV curable and aqueous laminators, Drytac has added natural edging materials for use with its new DES-4Foam Edge Finishing System. The new finishes include a natural maple wood veneer and a Kraft paper finish.
The natural maple finish wood veneer is both compostable and recyclable and can be stained, painted or coated with a clear acrylic finish. The Kraft paper finish is made of two layers of paper thermally fused together to give it the rigidity needed to apply it to a range of display boards. As per the requirement, this edging can also be painted with low VOC paint.
Jerry Hill, vice president of sales and marketing, Drytac said, “With the growing use of eco-friendly boards like X-Board by Xanita, there has been a lot of requests for edging materials that do not take away from the eco-friendliness and natural look of these types of display boards.”
Screen debuts direct-to-textile
Truepress Jet2500UV printer
Trupress Jet2500UV
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Screen’s growing commitment towards environmental trend has been revealed with the introduction of its large-format, high-quality textile printer Truepress Jet2500UV. The printer is a new standard to print direct-to-textile for a wide variety of durable soft signs, banners and flags without resorting to traditional two-stage dye sublimation process.
Truepress Jet2500UV uses Screen’s flexible UV-curable inks and drop-on-demand variable dot piezo-electric grayscale printheads to make it suitable for producing applications virtually on all roll-fed and sheet materials. To meet the growing demand for textile-based displays, these inks are formulated with the correct levels of flexibility to make them ideal for printing direct onto fabrics without the need for machine modifications.
Typical speed of 34 sq m/hr enables the Truepress Jet2500UV to compete favourably with dedicated textile print on demand systems.