Follow the leader
A year after announcing its Environmental Vision 2050, Epson is actively pursuing sustainable development. But is its call for other manufacturers to follow suit being heard?
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On a roll
On a roll
Nearly every wide-format printer has a dedicated roll-fed unit making them the bread-and-butter machines of the industry. With the huge range of inks and technical specifications now available, Sophie Matthews-Paul says it's easy to see why.
Giant strides made by superwides
Giant strides made by superwides
This year has seen important additions to the 5m-wide printer offering. The added versatility of these big beasts now makes them a worthwhile investment argues Sophie Matthews-Paul.
The line of succession
The line of succession
Do you know who will take over the family business when it's time for you to wave goodbye? Unless you have a plan in place you might find yourself dethroned withoutthe due level of financial support.
Follow the leader
Follow the leader
A year after announcing its Environmental Vision 2050, Epson is actively pursuing sustainable development. But is its call for other manufacturers to follow suit being heard?
Give us a twirl
Give us a twirl
Should you be turning to 3D modelling? The ability to turn flat design graphics into moveable 3D representations of finished jobs will give you the edge. So is it a fasion set to take off?
Where green becomes grey
Where green becomes grey
Are we using greener materials or is cost preventing us? Sophie Matthews-Paul considers the views of manufacturers and suppliers of roll-fed substrates.
Mix and match
Mix and match
Do you have accurate colour matching across your wide-format printers? David Radtke, head of product management at colour specialist GMG, explains why it's easier than ever to get it right and make a difference to your business.
Great expectations
Great expectations
Are you getting a gold rated service from your suppliers? If not, is it all their fault or are you expecting too much?
Screen shows off Truepress Jet1600UV-F
Screen shows off Truepress Jet1600UV-F
Making its debut at Print 09 is the Truepress Jet1600UV-F from Screen. Aimed at those wanting to produce backlit graphics, posters, POP displays, commercial furniture and construction signage, the flatbed printer uses UV-LED curing to extend the range of media it can handle while consuming fairly low levels of energy. The UV-LED light source used by the Truepress Jet1600UV-F generates very low heat during imaging, meaning it can accommodate heat-sensitive materials such as foam and channel boards, PVC, acrylic and styrene panels without warping or distortion.GPT adds Z?nd cutters to portfolio
