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Sample Print, Canon’s Web-based large-format print sample service, now includes new images from commercial and landscape photographer Keith Cooper, of Northlight Images. Rob Andrews of Sample Print said: “We were looking for some strong architectural images as well as some interesting black and whites which Keith has been able to provide for us.”
Leeds-based large format display company Digital Plus is near completing the task of printing and fitting internal graphics and signage for npower’s new office in the north east. The contract, which started in January this year and is now close to completion, rolls out new branding marking the energy company’s tenth anniversary. Digital Plus’ Océ Arizona 350 GT flatbed was used to print most of the work, supported by the company’s Roland six-colour solvent roll printer.
If diversification into print for packaging is in your thoughts then maybe a trip to Packaging Innovations London on 7- 8 October should be in your diary. The trade event will host a new 'Design Village' that will bring together specifically design and branding agencies and demonstrate what is now achievable in packaging.
To help owners of Solara ion and Gerber CAT UV printers determine which materials will result in optimal results for various applications Gerber has launched a new applications, materials and substrates web portal at www.gspinc.com/applications.
Mitsubishi HiTec Paper has introduced jetscript IG 2577 and IL 2576 inkjet photo media for applications in the large-format and desktop printing area. They are printable with all common dye-, pigmented- and UltraChrome (K3) inks.
Shiraz Software will bring out an updated version of its Shiraz Focus package at Photokina later in September. The company will demonstrate the versatility of its Rip software for wide-format photographic and fine art output with OEM partners Fujifilm, Innova and Permajet, as well as on the HP stand.
Océ has now shipped 2,000 Océ Arizona UV flatbed printers. The first system in this series – the Océ Arizona 250 GT printer – was launched in September 2006. It won the Vision Award, given to a manufacturer whose new product has the best chance of positively impacting the digital imaging industry. There are now five models in the range.
Large-format scanning and imaging solutions company Contex has reported strong growth during the first half of 2010, achieving an increase of almost 40% for both revenue and units sold. Earnings reached more than $3m - higher than the first half of either 2008 or 2009.
GTMS is launching Visionply eco-hoarding, a 100% recyclable printable plywood product that is weatherproof and can be used for permanent and temporary installations. Hampshire-based GTMS used 200m2 of Visionply for the first ever Goodwood Vintage Festival that took place in August.
A new version of the XP cutting table has been announced by EskoArtwork. Designated the XP Auto, it incorporates automatic loading and unloading and is designed to complement wide-format digital printers, enabling a full digital production workflow for point-of-sale displays and short-run packaging work. First deliveries are scheduled for Q4 2010. Existing XP installations can be upgraded on-site to the new XP Auto configuration.
October will see the first commercial availability of PitStop Pro 10, a major upgrade to Enfocus’s PDF editing and preflighting application. This latest version offers improved colour management and expanded collaborative working tools. Also, for users in a collaborative working environment with multiple copies of PitStop Pro 10, new PitStop Workgroup Manager allows central management and standardisation of preflight settings, Action Lists, Workspaces etc. This is available with Floating Licenses, where copies of PitStop Pro can be installed on any number of terminals within a local area network, but only a certain number can be used simultaneously.
Sign and Digital UK has seen an unprecedented surge in exhibitor interest for the 2011 show. Almost double the amount of stand space has been booked for the event compared to this time last year for the 2010 show.
A number of new permutations have been added to the Avery Graphics Integrated Component System (ICS) Performance Guarantee, the company’s warranty programme.
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