GCC introduces new Jaguar V PPF cutting plotter
GCC has developed new Jaguar V 160 PPF equipped with unique media take-up system for roll-to-roll cutting that makes paint protection film cutting much more efficient and cost lower than manual cutting. The newly introduced Jaguar V PPF is designed for maximum cutting width of 1570 mm, specifically for PPF materials. Jaguar V 160 PPF is a shorter machine than Jaguar V 183, which eventually makes the machine easily fit into smaller workshop space. After all, the cutting plotter is ideal machine to cut PPF.
Latest GCC LaerPro Spirit GLS Hybrid laser machine
GCC has announced the introduction of its latest LaserPro Spirit GLS Hybrid, allowing users to install dual CO2 and fiber lasers in one system. This newly introduced GCC LaserPro Spirit GLS Hybrid machine is a flagship model of the award-winning Laser-Pro Spirit line for engraving, cutting and marking on organic and metal materials. With its 38 x 24 inch (960 x 610mm) extra-large working area and innovative pass-through design doors (front and rear), the GCC LaserPro Spirit GLS Hybrid is ideal for working on large pieces.
EFI unveils new
3.2 m RTR LED printer
FFI at the SGIA 2018 unpacked a new EFI Pro 32r RTR marking its worldwide debut. The new entry-level printer is featured with LED and UltraDrop Technology and is billed as ‘an economical, production-level roll-to-roll printer that can make users more competitive and profitable.’ Designed for high-quality print with mid-level production, the new EFI Pro 32r prints up to 207 sq m/hour and features a built-in EFI Fiery digital front end (DFE) with FAST RIP acceleration technology. The machine uses four colours plus optional white ink and 7-picoliter EFI UltraDrop Technology for high-end imaging. The new printer’s proven ‘cool cure’ LED imaging technology drives down operating cost with less energy use and waste while delivering superior results on an extended range of supported substrates.
JX Enterprise announces high-speed
and low cost GZM3204 HU UV printer
Chennai-based JX Enterprise, an authourised distributor of Gongzheng printers in India, has announced the introduction of a new Gongzheng UV printer—GZM3204HU. This newly introduced UV RTR printer with Dimatix Starfire 1024 (10 pl) printheads is a high speed system with low output cost. The printer uses ONYX Rip + GZ Control Console and ideal for wallpaper printing and also compatible with a wide range of print media, such as banner, backlit, frontlit, vinyl, film, and wallpaper churned at the speeds of 950 sq ft/hr (draft), 800 sq ft/hr (production) and 430 sq ft/hr (high resolution). It is featured with automatic media feeding and taking up system with pneumatic shaft.
GZM3204HU delivers graphic prints that last longer than usual in the outdoor environment. The printer consumes low power (50 Hz/AC, 220V+10%, 13A) and emits low odour. It features a drying system with pre, mid, post and extended heater, plus LED UV curing lamps, which eventually results in fast drying, ideal for immediate finishing. The platen UV lamp in the printer fixes the dots during printing, ensuring sharp detail and smooth tone. The printer’s feeding system with four media holders is ideal for either two rolls of light media or one roll of heavy media. The air shaft of the printer assures precise and stable media taking up. After all, GZM3204HU HI-UV printer is faster and cheaper than any other traditional UV printer.
SAi partners with Avery Dennison
to develop specialised RIP Software
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SA International (SAi) has partnered with Avery Dennison to develop specialised software for the company’s TrafficJet Print System. The FlexiSIGN & PRINT Avery Dennison TrafficJet and FlexiPRINT Avery Dennison TrafficJet software will feature on the new system, which is designed to allow the production of certified output for the highly-regulated global traffic signage market. As well as incorporating the TrafficJetlarge format digital printer, the bundle includes the specially-designed versions of SAi’s software, which is optimised for traffic sign production. The Avery Dennison TrafficJet Print System’sCMSpot6 ink setup uses six dedicated spot colours that match the regulated traffic signage. Utilising FlexiSIGN & PRINT Avery Dennison TrafficJet edition, users can extend this colour gamut to create custom blends from those spot colors, enabling the production of additional regulated colors, such as purple, orange, and gray, or produce process colors on reflective or commercial graphics.
Benson Polymers introduces
high-grade glue for fabric media
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Since flex media has been banned in the states of Karnataka, Kerala and Maharashtra, and there is possibility of the ban wave spreading to all over the country in future, demands for fabric media as an alternative to flex is escalating. Fabric media are eco-friendly and designed for stunning display graphics which address the need of corporate companies. But the big challenge in using fabric media is in fabrication process. The printing material is not easily glued on the signboard frames. As a solution to this finishing intricacy Benson Polymers has introduced a high-grade glue for fabric media, which is far more superior than any other conventional glue that often fails to bond on sign frames. Benson Polymers boasts a long line of glues suitably made for extensive applications in diverse industrial segments. Those looking for the company’s products including the newly launched high-grade glue for fabric media can contact at: 7840066662/63.
EFI’s new Reggiani TERRA Solution
EFI has launched new Reggiani TERRA Solution, which is a high-performance digital production featuring a new pigment ink set and binder for industrial textile printing. Designed to leverage EFI Reggiani digital printers’ market-proven industrial performance capabilities, the TERRA pigment solution
provides an extraordinary level of print durability and yields longer printhead life with reduced maintenance cost. The newly available offering uses a greener, more-efficient, in-line polymerisation process that allows users to print the finest designs using less water, less energy and in less processing time, with no steaming or washing needed on direct-to-textile applications. The solution also delivers excellent light fastness and high printability sharpness on nearly any fibre type, including cotton, polyester, poly-cotton blends and more.
Roland DG launches
new
VersaEXPRESS RF-640
eco-solvent printer
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Roland DG has introduced the launch of new Roland VersaEXPRESS RF-640, an 8-colour eco-solvent printer. It has been stated that the new printer is a game-changing device offering the widest colour gamut in its class for outdoor durable graphics. It (the printer) is ideal choice for PSPs looking to stun their clients with jaw-dropping, head-turning, high-impact applications that exceed their clients’ colour expectations. An evolution of the incredibly popular RF-640 dual CMYK printer, the new Roland VersaEXPRESS RF-640, an 8-colour features CMYK plus Light Black, Red, Green and Orange ink to deliver stunning quality prints and super-accurate colour matching capabilities, all with impressive outdoor durability. Even more impressive is that despite the incredible quality and business-building potential offered by the solution, the Roland VersaEXPRESS RF-640 8 Colour is priced to be the industry’s most affordable 8-colour printer.
Enhanced version of EFI Fiery DesignPro software suite
EFI has updated new tools available in version 4 of the EFI Fiery DesignPro software suite. Fiery DesignPro eliminates the need to reduce designs to indexed colours, maintaining the highest possible fidelity of the artwork. The new version of this suite of plug-ins gives graphic designers more power to create and complete designs directly within Adobe design software. The new software is featured with EFI Optitex 2D and 3D CAD software, EFI Reggiani industrial textile inkjet print technology and the Fiery proServer digital front end (DFE), in a complete EFI Textile Eco-System. Apparel designers rely on EFI Fiery DesignPro tools and EFI’s comprehensive service offering to streamline and simplify their work, creating complex designs.
JN Arora Group announces new high-speed HandTop models
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Precision and quality are the eternal pursuit in the graphic art industry. But it’s the productivity that would be used as ultimate weapon to win the game. This is what JN Arora Group, an authorised distributor of HandTop UV printers in India, has proved it by expanding its product line with the addition of new high-speed UV models: HT2512UV, HT3020UV and HT3200UV. The new range of UV printers feature double-row Kyocera printheads designed to elevate efficiency to another level, delivering graphics in resolution of 1200x1200 dpi.
Print speed of HandTop HT2512UV in ‘draft’ mode is 1100 sq m/hr, while that of HT3020UV is 140 sq m/hr and HP3200UV can run at 155 sq m/hr. The printers run in uni-direction and bi-direction modes, taking diverse range of roll and sheet materials, with maximum thickness of 100 mm. The bi-direction technology of the printers can double productivity, save time and production cost. The printers use VOC-free green UV curing ink that can be applied to toys level safety applications.
Mimaki releases new TS55-1800 heat transfer sublimation printer
Mimaki has launched Mimaki TS55-1800, a new digital heat transfer sublimation printer that brings high-end features to the entry and mid-level markets. These include high-speed one-pass printing at a high-resolution and high ink-density, unattended printing with the new Mini Jumbo Roll and Mimaki’s Nozzle Check and Recovery System for continuous operation. With the release of the TS55-1800, Mimaki delivers on making high-end digital textile printing features available to a much broader market. Now, textile professionals can effortlessly scale their operation with an affordable heat sublimation printer that meets the high quality and fast turnaround times demanded in the dynamic textile and apparel industry. Mimaki TS55-1800 prints at a resolution of 480x600 dpi with a high ink density using one-pass printing at 140 sq m/h.
