31 Jan 2024

Mutoh Europe to Present Latest Innovations at Fespa Digital Europe 2009

FESPA DIGITAL 2009

At the FESPA DIGITAL EUROPE exhibition (May 12th – May 14th, 2009, Amsterdam, Netherlands), wide-format printer & cutting  plotter manufacturer Mutoh Europe nv will display its latest innovations in the field of large-format digital inkjet printing & sign cutting.
 
Brand-new products on display at Mutoh’s booth (Hall 1 – A30) will be the Viper Extreme dye sublimation printer, the ValueJet Hybrid bio solvent printer as well as a new series of
aqueous inkjet printers called the ValueJet water based series.
 
Visitors will also be able to discover the Zephyr 65 UV printer and to explore the multiple benefits of Mutoh’s proprietary Intelligent Interweaving technology (i²), now standard on all Mutoh piezo inkjet printers.
 
 
New Viper Extreme Dye Sub Printers
 
Mutoh’s new Viper Extreme printer family has been purpose-developed for digital transfer printing. The new printer series is suited for transfer sublimation printing (on paper) for transfer to fabric or transfer to object, as well as for direct sublimation printing (coated closed  polyester  fabric). Available in 1651 mm – 65” and 2240 mm - 88” widths, the Viper Extreme printers are targeted at businesses focusing on volume production of soft sign banners for indoor use and/or short term outdoor use.
 
Production speeds range from 6 to 37 m²/h.  Top speeds up to 77 m²/h can be obtained. Viper Extreme printers allow volume printing on the thinnest available transfer papers (70 g/m²). The printers utilise Mutoh high speed quick dry disperse dye inks, offering deep & vivid colours and washable prints. Being a water-based ink, Mutoh dye sub inks enable environmentally sound printing. 
 
 
New ValueJet Hybrid Printer
 
The ValueJet Hybrid is a 64” (1625 mm) wide inkjet printer capable of printing onto both roll-to-roll and rigid substrates. ValueJet Hybrid utilizes a non petro-chemical based ink, originating from corn. A heated air knife system blowing hot air onto the prints made will promote quick drying of the bio solvent ink and ensure that prints are dry when they come off the printer. The machine is suited for print supply to customers demanding “green” output, i.e. prints on
recyclable media.  It will address the needs of print businesses exploring high-quality direct print applications onto a vast range of roll and rigid media, such as PP, PE, ABS, PET, polycarbonate, cardboard, PVC foam board, aluminium sandwich board, non-pvc and PVC based self-adhesive media, polyester, banner, uncoated tyvek, recyclable fibre-based paper.
 
Adopting Mutoh bio solvent inks in their digital printing workflow and using these inks on media for which a recycling path is established in their region, will help digital print providers in reducing their print shop’s environmental footprint.
 
New ValueJet Water Based Printer series
 
Based on Mutoh’s popular ValueJet Eco Solvent printer series, the new ValueJet piezo drop-on-demand water based inkjet printer series is available in 1371.5 mm – 54” and 1625 mm – 63.97” widths.  The printers are fit for roll-to-sheet and roll-to-roll applications and use worry-free water based Mutoh dye and pigmented inks.  
 
Compactly designed and easy-to-use, the Mutoh ValueJet aqueous printer series is targeted at print providers focusing on production of indoor prints.  Prints made with Mutoh pigmented inks can also be used for short-term outdoor application.
 
 
About Mutoh’s Zephyr Printer 
 
Zephyr is a CMYK 64” (165 cm) wide professional UV inkjet printer for roll-to-sheet, roll-to-roll and rigid board printing.  The machine was previewed at Fespa Geneva 2008.  First shipments started end of 2008.
 
The printer incorporates 4 high-end Xaar variable drop heads, offering high image quality combined with high productivity. The heads produce droplets as small as 8 picoliter. Drop sizes go up to 40 pl. 
 
Zephyr 64 offers five production speeds ranging from 3.5 to 30 m²/h.   Top engine speed goes up to 45 m²/h.  The machine combines the ease of use of a compact digital solvent printer with the benefits of Mutoh UV inkjet technology, i.e. VOC free inks, zero drying time, minimal operator attention and maintenance.   The Intelligent Interweaving print technology incorporated in the Zephyr will suppress gloss-banding effects typical for UV inkjet printing. 

About Mutoh Intelligent Interweaving Print Technology 
 
Under the motto “Impeccability and Predictability lead to Profitability” Mutoh Europe invites visitors, customers and partners to discover the unique benefits of Mutoh’s proprietary intelligent interweaving technology that is now standard on all Mutoh piezo printers.   With Mutoh’s Intelligent Interweaving Technology – called i² (pronounced  I squared) – ink is laid down in carefully optimized wave forms versus straight lines as used with most wide-format printers.  The result is a drastic reduction or even total elimination of defects such as horizontal banding, ink mottle, bleed and the visible effects of missing or misfiring nozzles.  Dedicated “print weave patterns” have been  developed per individual printer and ink type.    
 
One of the biggest benefits of Mutoh i² technology is that it offers predictable and reproducible output quality. Printer users will be able to print ideal quality images fit-for-purpose every time, in the shortest time.  As such, i² stands for an unprecedented level of user comfort for the printer operator. Per printer incorporating Mutoh i² technology, a “guided printer  setup” is available, allowing the printer operator to easily select the most suitable print mode and moreover to predict how long printing will take.

FUJIFILM Sericol launches Inca Onset S20 at FESPA Digital Europe 2009

Inca Onset S20 

FUJIFILM Sericol is showing its latest line-up of wide format printers and business solutions on stand D30 and C30 (Hall 1) at FESPA Digital Europe 2009 from 12th – 14th May 2009 at the RAI, Amsterdam. The Inca Onset S20 will be launched at the show and the Spyder V will be showing for the first time in Europe.

Visitors to the stand can view the newest model in the high performance Onset series, the S20: a UV curing inkjet flatbed printer that boasts production speeds of 250m2/hr and 50 full bed sheets (3.12 x 1.6m), with the ability to process substrates as thick as 50mm. The higher productivity Onset S70 will also feature on a big screen. Both of these revolutionary printers represent a major change in business dynamics for the industry, as digital flatbed becomes an economical method of producing high-impact visual images.

FUJIFILM Sericol will also show the Spyder V for the first time in Europe and will present it with the Uvijet Ultratone ink system. Based on the design of the popular Spyder 320 platform, the Spyder V has a production speed of up to 93m2/hr onto a wide range of flexible and rigid substrates of up to 30mm thick. The Ultratone ink system increases the colour gamut, producing improved colour reproduction and more accurate spot colours.

The Acuity Advance X2, a wide format UV inkjet printer will be on show with the additional white ink option that allows inline printing. It has a print area double that of the current Acuity Advance, with the same high quality. With a speed of 22m2/hr in production mode and 15m2/hr in high quality mode, it prints near photo-realistic quality onto substrates of 3.05m x 2.5m and as thick as 48mm.

“We are pleased to be able to show such a strong line-up of wide format print solutions, including our launch of the Onset S20 and the first European viewing of the Spyder V,” says Keith Harley, European Marketing Director at FUJIFILM Sericol. “Smaller large format printers right through to high-end, high productivity printers will be attending FESPA Digital Europe 2009 to view the latest print and business solutions on the market, and our knowledge of this market space combined with such a wide service offering will provide a solution for every visitor to our stand.”

Completing the line-up, FUJIFILM Sericol’s highly developed business solution, the Euromedia brand, which provides a dedicated offering for wide format printing, will complement its flatbed offering. This well known brand of media, software, inks and support comprises hundreds of media products for all water-based, solvent-based and laminating applications from low cost posters, indoor and outdoor banners, flags, exhibition graphics, signmaking and vehicle wraps to backlit and art prints.

HP to Debut Wide Format Solutions at Sign & Digital UK

sign UKHP today announced that it will be presenting the first public UK showing of the HP Designjet L65500, HP Scitex FB950 and HP Scitex XP2750 Printers at Sign & Digital UK (Stand H20), 28 - 30 April, at the NEC, Birmingham.

HP to present new wide format solutions at Viscom Milan

altHP today announced that it will be showing its range of new wide format printers, on its stand Hall 1 Stand K21 at Visual Communication Italy, 13 - 15 November, Fieramilano.

Visitors to the stand will also be able to find out more about the new HP Scitex FB7500 Printer, which delivers industry-leading productivity along with high print speeds and standard three-quarter automation.

Bouyant Total Print! Expo reflects print industry confidence

alt Business was brisk at Total Print! Expo last week with several exhibiting companies recording record-breaking interest and sales conducted over the 3 day event. Attendance was very good despite the current financial climate with buyers and browsers from all over the UK and overseas (final figures will be available later this week).

HP Presents Innovative Large Format Printing Solutions at VISCOM Sign 2008

altNew technologies bolster HP's offerings in the sign and display market

 

MADRID, Spain, 17 October 2008 - HP today announced the worldwide launch of three large format printing solutions: the HP Scitex FB7500 Printer, with piezoelectric X2 Printhead technology; the HP Designjet FB950 Printer a flatbed UV solution, and the HP Scitex TJ8550 Printer for high-speed production.