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EFI Expands Portfolio of Innovation for Sign and Display Graphics at FESPA with New VUTEk Q3h XP and EFI Pro 33r Printers

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

“With a comprehensive portfolio of production printers with the most advanced technology and innovative inks and coatings for the sign and display.

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  • “With a comprehensive portfolio of production printers with the most advanced technology and innovative inks and coatings for the sign and display.
  • The new, 3.3-metre-wide VUTEk Q3h XP hybrid flatbed/roll-fed LED printer, making its worldwide debut, is designed to provide high-quality imaging and production-level printing for faster turnarounds.
  • The printer is available with four (CMYK) or six (CMYK, lc, lk) colours and optional white and clear inks.
  • EFI is also exhibiting the 3.5-metre-wide EFI VUTEk Q3r roll-to-roll LED printer that provides a complete print-to-finished graphic workflow, from RIP to finished product.

Roland DGA Announces North American Availability of New EU-1000MF High-Volume UV Flatbed Printer

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Thursday, April 4, 2024

IRVINE, Calif., April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Roland DGA has announced the North American availability of its new EU-1000MF, a robust, dependable, high-volume UV flatbed printer that combines outstanding image quality with unsurpassed productivity, versatility and reliability – all at an attractive price point. Capable of printing vibrant, detailed graphics directly onto a wide variety of rigid and flexible substrates, including sheets up to 48" to 96" in size, the EU-1000MF enables print providers to maximize their opportunities and profits.

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  • It's built to take full advantage of Roland DG's specially formulated, GREENGUARD Gold-certified E-US UV inks, which were developed specifically for this printer and deliver stunning graphic results at a lower cost than other large-format UV flatbed inks.
  • "By introducing the new EU-1000MF, Roland DGA is giving customers exactly what they've been asking for – an advanced, high-volume UV flatbed at an affordable price," said Roland DGA's UV Printer Product Manager, Jay Roberts.
  • Roland DGA will be demonstrating the impressive capabilities of this advanced UV flatbed in its booth (#1423), along with other new and innovative Roland DG products.
  • For more information on Roland DGA Corporation, or Roland DGA's complete product line, visit https://www.rolanddga.com .

Sharp Now Shipping Digital Production Presses

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Monday, April 1, 2024

MONTVALE, N.J., April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA), a division of Sharp Electronics Corporation (SEC), today announced the availability of its new BP-1200C 4-Color and 1200S 6-Color Digital Production Presses. Built with proven technology, these machines combine the value of highly automated, agile digital production with exceptional image quality and stunning embellishment effects.

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  • MONTVALE, N.J., April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sharp Imaging and Information Company of America (SIICA), a division of Sharp Electronics Corporation (SEC), today announced the availability of its new BP-1200C 4-Color and 1200S 6-Color Digital Production Presses.
  • In addition to the launch of its production-level digital printing presses, Sharp shared news of the launch of its new Sharp Production Print Program (SP3), a white-glove, dedicated support structure to ensure value-added expanded services as businesses grow their production print offerings.
  • "At Sharp, we are constantly pushing the boundaries of innovation and breaking into the digital production press market, and our new digital presses are great examples of that," stated Dino Pagliarello, Vice President of Product Management and Production Print, SIICA.
  • As part of this series, Sharp also plans to launch two monochrome digital presses in late Spring 2024.

X-Rite Pantone Introduces Color Assessment Profile to Help Consumer Brands Ensure Accurate Color Across Packaging Types

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Monday, January 29, 2024

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- As brands navigate the competitive landscape of consumer goods, the visual impact of packaging plays a pivotal role in attracting customers. Today, X-Rite Incorporated and Pantone LLC, global leaders in color science and technology, launched a Brand Color Assessment Profile program to help brands visualize how their brand colors will reproduce across different types of packaging materials.

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  • Today, X-Rite Incorporated and Pantone LLC, global leaders in color science and technology, launched a Brand Color Assessment Profile program to help brands visualize how their brand colors will reproduce across different types of packaging materials.
  • By leveraging X-Rite's color libraries and digital tools, brands can gain peace of mind in their color decisions
    Innovative packaging can help products stand out on the shelf.
  • "Our Brand Color Assessment Profile aims to alleviate this by helping brands understand how color will reproduce early in the design process before color samples are even sent."
  • With this program, X-Rite Pantone's Color Experts will create a personalized Color Assessment Profile using the brand's specified color.

Roland DGA Corporation Begins Sales and Support of DIMENSE Products

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Monday, January 22, 2024

IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Roland DGA Corporation, a leading manufacturer of wide-format inkjet printers, printer/cutters, and other innovative digital devices, announced that it has started sales and support for DIMENSE, a large-format digital printing solution with unique three-dimensional embossing. DIMENSE, which is developed and manufactured by DG DIMENSE, a new joint venture established in Lithuania in October 2023, will be available through select authorized Roland DGA resellers in North and South America.

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  • DIMENSE, which is developed and manufactured by DG DIMENSE, a new joint venture established in Lithuania in October 2023, will be available through select authorized Roland DGA resellers in North and South America.
  • "The Dimensor S printer offers an exciting creative breakthrough in the creation of wallcoverings and interior design elements."
  • DIMENSE has also developed an exclusive line of PVC-free media – friendly to both the environment and people – for use with the Dimensor S printer.
  • To learn more about Roland DGA Corporation or the complete Roland DGA product line, visit https://www.rolanddga.com .

Roland DGA Announces Launch of Two New VersaSTUDIO Desktop Devices - the BD-8 UV Flatbed Printer and the BY-20 Direct-to-Film Printer

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Wide-format digital imaging leader Roland DGA Corporation has announced the addition of two new, innovative products to its VersaSTUDIO family of desktop devices – the BD-8 UV flatbed printer and the BY-20 direct-to-film printer. The BD-8 – the first flatbed UV printer to be offered in Roland DG's VersaSTUDIO series – makes product personalization easier and more affordable than ever, while the BY-20 and its direct-to-film (DTF transfer) ink technology usher in a new era of desktop garment decoration for those in the apparel goods market.

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  • Plus, they are priced to suit the budgets and workflows of start-ups, smaller print shops, retail stores, and home-based businesses.
  • "Plus, they are priced to suit the budgets and workflows of start-ups, smaller print shops, retail stores, and home-based businesses.
  • In addition to the BY-20 direct-to-film printer, Roland DGA offers a complete DTF solution, including inks, transfer film, and powder (each sold separately).
  • For more information on the new VersaSTUDIO BD-8 desktop UV printer, visit https://www.rolanddga.com/BD-8 .

Roland DGA Corporation Announces Launch of the VersaOBJECT MO-240 UV Printer

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Roland DGA Corporation, a leading provider of large-format inkjet printers, printer/cutters, and other innovative digital devices, has announced the launch of the new Roland DG VersaOBJECT™ MO-240 – a new UV benchtop flatbed printer that combines unsurpassed print quality with outstanding productivity. Ideal for product customization and personalization, the MO-240 incorporates a combination of updated technologies that allow users to print vibrant, detailed graphics and text directly on a wide variety of three-dimensional objects faster than ever before.

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  • IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Roland DGA Corporation, a leading provider of large-format inkjet printers, printer/cutters, and other innovative digital devices, has announced the launch of the new Roland DG VersaOBJECT™ MO-240 – a new UV benchtop flatbed printer that combines unsurpassed print quality with outstanding productivity.
  • Productivity for simultaneous white ink printing has also been improved to approximately double that of previous models.
  • For more information on the new VersaOBJECT MO-240 UV benchtop flatbed printer, visit https://www.rolanddga.com/MO-240 .
  • To learn more about Roland DGA Corporation or the complete Roland DGA product line, visit https://www.rolanddga.com .

Canon U.S.A., Inc. Honored with the Prestigious BLI 2023-2024 Pacesetter Award in Production Print Applications: Color Embellishments Large Format from Keypoint Intelligence

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

This prestigious award, presented by Keypoint Intelligence, recognizes Canon as an industry leader in this pivotal category based on comprehensive research they conducted across the North American and Western European markets.

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  • This prestigious award, presented by Keypoint Intelligence, recognizes Canon as an industry leader in this pivotal category based on comprehensive research they conducted across the North American and Western European markets.
  • Keypoint Intelligence notes that they conducted an exhaustive evaluation of production print application offerings, focusing on multiple aspects of the production and business development processes spanning nine categories.
  • "The Pacesetter Award in Production Print Applications: Color Embellishments Large Format highlights Canon's Radiant Infusion technology as a transformative innovation," said Eric Zimmerman, Principal Analyst of Wide Format Printing, Keypoint Intelligence.
  • For more information about Canon U.S.A., Inc. and its innovative imaging and printing solutions, please visit www.usa.canon.com .

World's first B2 perfecting sheet-fed aqueous-based inkjet press accelerates digital transformation for print service providers seeking new ways to engage customers

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

EXTON, Pa., Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ricoh today announced the global debut of the RICOH Pro Z75 Digital Press, the first B2 perfecting (auto-duplexing) sheetfed inkjet platform using aqueous ink, accelerating the shift from offset to digital with higher print quality, faster turnaround times and fewer demands on staff following successful in-market testing. The press will be officially available for public orders in North America as of November 15, 2023, with orders for immediate placement expected based on strong interest across international markets.

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  • The press will be officially available for public orders in North America as of November 15, 2023, with orders for immediate placement expected based on strong interest across international markets.
  • The RICOH Pro Z75 delivers the advantages of a sheetfed platform with the low running costs and high productivity of inkjet.
  • It offers print speeds of up to 4,500 sheets per hour (SPH) in straight printing or 2,250 SPH in duplex / perfecting printing.
  • A heavy-duty, offset-like build quality and advanced, durable printheads are designed to maximize press uptime and availability.

Xerox to Showcase Data Automation Offering at PRINTING United Expo 2023

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Xerox announced today it will showcase its production data automation offering, Xerox® FreeFlow® Vision, at PRINTING United Expo 2023 in Atlanta from October 18th to October 20th.

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  • Xerox announced today it will showcase its production data automation offering, Xerox® FreeFlow® Vision, at PRINTING United Expo 2023 in Atlanta from October 18th to October 20th.
  • The top identified growth strategy for a majority of PSPs is decreasing production costs, but many lack the data to quantify and improve performance.
  • Xerox® FreeFlow Vision Software provides a solution to this through its automated and real-time views of critical operational data.
  • To learn more, visit Xerox at PRINTING United at booth B20019.