31 Jan 2024

i-Sub

  • i-Sub installs an Agfa Anapurna H2500i LED at Typecraft i-Sub recently installed an Agfa Anapurna H2500i LED at Cheltenham-based Typecraft enabling the print business to offer a wider range of applications to its customers.

    i-Sub Digital, the specialist supplier of wide-format digital printing systems and consumables, has successfully installed an Agfa Anapurna H2500i LED at Cheltenham-based Typecraft.

  • Total Signs go for AGFA Anapurna with Blackman & White finishing Total Signs and Graphics brings expansion forward with double investment from i-Sub.

    Total Signs and Graphics has invested in an Agfa Anapurna H2500i LED UV printer and a Blackman & White Genesis V digital cutting system from expert wide format system supplier i-Sub Digital, in an investment made several years ahead of schedule owing to 'a happy push'.

  • Blackman & White appoints i-Sub as exclusive UK distributor Blackman & White appoints i-Sub as exclusive UK distributor for sign and graphics industries.

    Blackman & White has appointed i-Sub as the exclusive UK distributor of its range of cutting systems for the sign and graphics industries.

  • Sign Architects purchase new Agfa Anapurna H1650i from i-Sub Sign Architects plans further growth into 2020 with new Agfa from i-Sub.

    Sign Architects has reported 100 per cent growth each year since it was established four years ago - and intends to continue the trend with help from a new printer investment from expert wide format system supplier i-Sub Digital.

  • i-Sub to host Agfa VIP application days Throughout November and December 2019 i-Sub will be hosting VIP days at Agfa’s HQ in Antwerp, Belgium.

    Throughout November and December 2019 i-Sub will be hosting VIP days at Agfa’s HQ in Antwerp, Belgium.

  • Sign & Digital UK back with brand new show for 2020 Sign & Digital UK back with brand new show for 2020.

    Sign & Digital UK (SDUK), the leading signmaking, display solutions and digital printing show, is returning to Birmingham’s NEC from 28 to 30 April with an all new show in a new hall.

  • Brett Martin signs up as PrintWeek Awards sponsor for 2nd year Brett Martin proud to sign up as PrintWeek Awards sponsor for the second year running.

    Britain’s leading manufacturer and exporter of rigid plastic media for the print industry sees its sponsorship of the awards as an investment in the future of the UK industry.

  • The Print Show to offer free PVC banner recycling with Soyang The Print Show to provide exhibitors free PVC banner recycling with Soyang.

    Printable material manufacturer and distributor Soyang Europe and waste management specialists, Blue Castle Group are to collaborate with the organisers of this month’s The Print Show, to offer free PVC recycling for all exhibitors.

  • Innotech expand further into Europe with new office in Italy Display hardware and super-wide format media distributor, Innotech Digital, has today announced the opening of their new offices in Italy.

    Display hardware and super-wide format media distributor, Innotech Digital, has today announced the opening of their new offices in Italy.

  • Sentec International introduces textile based floor graphic media Sentec International introduces textile based floor graphic media.

    Taylor Floortex is a floor graphic media with a unique, secure and durable slip resistant imaging surface based on a polyester fabric.

  • Drytac adds thousands of ICC profiles to revamped website Drytac adds thousands of ICC profiles to revamped website.

    Drytac has created thousands of ICC profiles based on popular printer models, inks, RIPs and Drytac media to enable its customers worldwide to take advantage of quick, high-quality plug and print capabilities.

  • Durst to demonstrate updated Tau RSC portfolio at Labelexpo Durst to unveil more groundbreaking innovations and show live demonstrations of the updated Tau RSC portfolio at Labelexpo 2019.

    Durst, manufacturer of advanced digital printing and production technologies, will launch and present groundbreaking innovations and show live demonstrations of the updated Tau RSC portfolio – including the launch of a new model – on its stand C50 in Hall 9 at Labelexpo 2019 in Brussels, Belgium, from 24-27 September.

  • Latcham Direct installs new Océ VarioPrint i300 from Canon Canon to help Latcham Direct deliver high speed standards with Océ VarioPrint i300.

    Latcham Direct, a leading provider of data, digital, print, marketing and fulfilment services in the UK, has installed a new Océ VarioPrint i300 after approaching Canon, leading imaging solution provider, with aims to boost quality and speed, while reducing running costs.

  • QPS helps Pure Theatre achieve perfect results Inks, Camera, Action: QPS helps Pure Theatre achieve perfect results.

    Pure Theatre has been able to achieve ‘perfect, smooth black' borders for its projector screens thanks to ‘brilliant' support from Quality Print Services (QPS) and inks from Nazdar.

  • SGIA 2019 Golden Image Competition open for entries The Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA) is accepting submissions from its members for the 2019 Golden Image Competition.

    The Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA) is accepting submissions from its members for the 2019 Golden Image Competition, which recognizes the best in printing across 53 categories.

  • Smith Sign & Display welcomes arrival of an Epson SureColor Smith Sign & Display, re enhancement of their trade print offering with the arrival of an Epson SureColor SC-S80600 large format printer.

    The arrival of an Epson SureColor SC-S80600 large format printer has opened up a new dimension to Smith Sign & Display that will significantly enhance the company’s trade print offering.

  • Belgian print business HECHT snaps up Fujifilms Acuity Ultra Following a handshake confirmation of the sale at the Fujifilm stand during FESPA, HECHT is set to install an Acuity Ultra next month.

    A long-time Fujifilm plates customer, HECHT has now secured its first Fujifilm inkjet investment with its purchase of an Acuity Ultra. The machine will be installed in June 2019.

  • Supreme Color Graphics upgrades with Jeti Tauro H2500 LED Jeti Tauro H2500 LED from Agfa.

    Supreme Color Graphics, one of the Southeast's fastest-growing trade printing enterprises, has upgraded their UV wide-format inkjet printer to a Jeti Tauro H2500 LED from Agfa. The new hybrid printer is bringing faster turnarounds at a higher quality, which is catching the attention of offset and sign and display printers as far away as California.

  • Massivit 3D appoints Eyal Manzoor as VP Global Sales Massivit 3D Printing Technologies, the leading provider of large format 3D printing solutions, has announced the appointment of Eyal Manzoor as the company’s new VP Global Sales.

    Massivit 3D Printing Technologies, the leading provider of large format 3D printing solutions, has announced the appointment of Eyal Manzoor as the company’s new VP Global Sales.

  • XAAR 1201 printhead showcased in d.gen hybrid printer launch XAAR 1201 printhead showcased in new d.gen hybrid printer launch at FESPA.

    The versatility and performance of the Xaar 1201 printhead was showcased in the new hybrid printer from d.gen, launched at FESPA Munich, Europe’s largest speciality print exhibition, held between 14th to 17th May.

  • Poster Expo witness impressive speed of Océ Colorado 1640 Poster Expo boosts firepower for exhibition graphics with high-speed Oce Colorado 1640.

    Poster Expo is an established provider of display solutions, located in Villeneuve-la-Garenne in the northern Paris suburbs. The 14-year-old company has developed a strong specialism in exhibition stand build and decoration, supplemented by high-quality display graphics work for creative agencies and copy shops outsourcing wide-format print for customers. An online ordering system also brings in smaller jobs direct from end users, such as posters and textile flags.

  • SENFA launches multiple new products at FESPA 2019 The new products demonstrate SENFA's growing reputation for delivering high quality textile media products for a broad range of applications.

    Hall B6, Booth D20: SENFA, a leading global provider of high quality, digitally-printable fabrics for visual communication and bespoke interior applications, has announced the launch of several new products at FESPA 2019.

  • New EFI Optitex release with print and cut solution New EFI Optitex release keeps users ahead of demand with its powerful automation tools and revolutionary print & cut solution.

    Electronics For Imaging, Inc. has released the newest version of the EFI Optitex 2D/3D CAD platform, creating a more powerful end-to-end digital solution.

  • Siegwerk to showcase UV curing inks at IST Metzs UV Days With its presence at this year’s UV Days in Nuertingen, Germany, Siegwerk once again underlines its expertise for UV curing solutions presenting its comprehensive portfolio including latest ink developments.

    Siegwerk, one of the leading providers of printing inks for packaging applications and labels, will present its broad ink and service portfolio for UV printing at ‘UV Days 2019’, the largest in-house exhibition for optical systems hosted at IST Metz’s headquarter in Nuertingen near Stuttgart, Germany.

  • Labmak impressed with Durst’s new Tau 330 RSC Labmak enjoys unbelievable photographic quality and phenomenal speed with Durst’s new Tau 330 RSC printing technology.

    Durst, manufacturer of advanced digital production technologies, has announced that The Label Makers in the UK has successfully completed beta testing of its new digital, high speed, eight-colour Tau 330 RSC Label Press. The pioneering company from Bradford, Yorkshire, chose the machine to keep it ahead of the curve and is now expanding into new and developing markets.

  • JetStar Royal range broadens its credentials JetStar Royal achieves print quality close to offset and toner printing, delivering optimal colour performance.

    JetStar Royal, the established brand of high-speed inkjet reels from International Paper, has undergone rigorous testing to become approved by Océ, a Canon company and a global leader in digital printing and imaging.

  • Taylor Bloxham earn prestigious BPIF colour certification UK print company first in the world to receive prestigious colour quality certification.


    The Taylor Bloxham Group is celebrating being the first print company in the world to receive certification for print colour quality at professional level from a UKAS accredited certification body.

  • CSL Digital appoints new National Sales Manager for UK CSL Digital appoints Nigel Briggs as new National Sales Manager for UK.

    CSL Digital, a leading distributor of wide format printing technologies, inks and ancillary products has announced the appointment of Nigel Briggs as its UK National Sales Manager. Nigel Briggs, who has a wealth of print industry experience, joins CSL Digital following several successful years as Dealer Sales Manager for Fujifilm’s Graphic Systems Division.

  • Nimlok announces new e-book on interactive exhibit programs Nimlok announces new e-book on interactive exhibit programs.

    Nimlok, a division of Orbus Exhibit & Display Group, is excited to announce the introduction of the new thought-provoking e-book – Inspiring & Interactive Exhibits: Success Stories.

  • SGIA Expo savings available for one more week Printing professionals who want to attend the 2018 SGIA Expo at the lowest rates have one week remaining to take advantage of early-bird discounts on passes to the show floor, Expo + Education passes and pre-show workshops.

    September 19 is the last day to take advantage of reduced rates for registration, education sessions and special events.

  • Avery Dennison introduces two new UHF RFID inlay products Avery Dennison has expanded its portfolio of ultrahigh frequency (UHF) radio frequency identification (RFID) inlay label products.

    Avery Dennison has expanded its portfolio of ultrahigh frequency (UHF) radio frequency identification (RFID) inlay label products targeting the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors.

  • New Mimaki TS55 is the next revolution in Textile Printing With the release of the TS55-1800, Mimaki delivers on making high-end digital textile printing features available to a much broader market.

    Hybrid Services, Mimaki’s exclusive UK and Irish distributor, has announced the launch of the Mimaki TS55-1800; a revolutionary new digital heat transfer sublimation printer that brings high-end features to entry and mid-level markets.

  • Labelexpo Americas and TLMI extend 25 year partnership TLMI and Labelexpo Global Series have collaborated on the Labelexpo Americas event.

    Labelexpo Global Series are pleased to confirm the continuation of over 25 years of partnership working with TLMI, which extends TLMI's position as Co-Sponsor of Labelexpo Americas for another 10 years.

  • Personalization - the key to performance for SELL SELL (France) invests in CHILI publisher, the Universal Graphics Engine, for its ease of access and integration.

    SELL BASE is a platform that centralizes and manages thousands of product references for corporations and communication agencies. It consists of two central modules: SELL Publishing, which automates the catalog and brochure creation process, and SELL Digital for web and mobile applications.

  • Double Zünds pass tests with flying colours for Masserdotti In the past two years, Italian company Masserdotti has invested twice in Zünd cutting technology: CEO Alberto Masserdotti (r.) with Production Manager Federico Messali.

    Italy-based Masserdotti Group, a European visual communications specialist, says it has substantially increased its routing capability with the installation of a second Zünd G3 digital cutting system. Fitted with the Zünd automatic router bit changer (ARC), Masserdotti's latest G3 has enabled the company to fulfil its mission to further automate every aspect of production, since its installation in autumn 2017.

  • “Bright Young Things Take Hackney” BIG REVEAL in London “Bright Young Things Take Hackney” BIG REVEAL in Hackney, London.

    The BIG REVEAL of the Mactac Europe “Bright Young Things Take Hackney” graphic design competition took place at Hackney Walk, a trendy retail destination in East London, on the 6th of September, with the unveiling of the impressive, colourful design of the winning artist, Linea Matei.

  • XAAR to present printhead technology for 3d printing XAAR to present latest performance enhancing printhead technology for 3d printing.

    Xaar is inviting visitors to see the latest in printhead technology on stand J21 at this year’s TCT Show, September 25-27 at the NEC in Birmingham.

  • Drytac wins two SGIA Product of the Year awards Ahead of the SGIA Expo 2018 in October, industry professionals evaluated the most exciting products to be showcased at the event.

    Drytac, an international manufacturer of self-adhesive materials for the print, label and industrial markets, has won two awards in the SGIA Product of the Year competition for its innovative products.

  • CSL announce Open House to launch new Roland Demo Centre CSL Digital is holding an Open House Event in September (11th -14th) to launch a new Roland Demonstration Centre and showcase its printing, cutting and finishing technologies.

    CSL Digital is holding an Open House Event in September (11th -14th) to launch a new Roland Demonstration Centre and showcase its printing, cutting and finishing technologies.

  • swissQprint Nyala LED UV Printer gets Energy Certification Fogra, the Research Institute for Media Technologies, has tested the highest-performing swissQprint large format printer according to ISO Standard 20690. 

    Fogra, the Research Institute for Media Technologies, has tested the highest-performing swissQprint large format printer according to ISO Standard 20690. The results are proof of the Swiss UV inkjet system's outstanding energy efficiency.

  • Fisher Textiles wins 3 Product of the Year Awards from SGIA Fisher Textiles Wins Three Product of the Year Awards from SGIA.

    The Specialty Graphic Imaging Association recognized three of Fisher Textiles’ fabric medias in the categories of Apparel, Banner and Flag for the Association's prestigious 2018 Product of the Year competition.

  • Onyx Graphics sets new standards to support global customers Extensive resources for global customer success with ONYX solutions.

    Onyx Graphics, Inc., the market leader in powerful and reliable wide-format and grand-format RIP and print workflow software, is committed to aiding customer success by providing 24/7 resources for customers around the globe.

  • HNS Signs continues creativity with Roland's SOLJET Pro 4 The Roland SOLJET Pro 4 XR-640 large-format system combines accurate contour-cutting technology with fantastic quality print.

    Fourth-generation sign-writer Michelle Henry is set to leave her mark on an entire city, having built up Birmingham's HNS Signs into an award-winning business.

  • MirrorEffect AntiScratch ASLAN SE 75 now available in gold ASLAN, the German developer, manufacturer and marketer known as a specialist in self-adhesive films, expands its portfolio of the special effect films.

    ASLAN, the German developer, manufacturer and marketer known as a specialist in self-adhesive films, expands its portfolio of the special effect films.

  • Hybrid returns to The Print Show with Mimaki’s latest innovations

    Mimamki UJV55 320

    Mimaki’s exclusive UK and Irish distributor, Hybrid Services returns to The Print Show once again with a raft of innovations as it supports a substantial quota of its resellers who are also exhibiting at the event.

  • i-Sub to demonstrate new Mimaki UJF 6042 MKII at Sign & Digital UK 2017

    i-Sub exhibition stand

    For the first time, Kettering-based distributor i-Sub will be demonstrating the new Mimaki UJF 6042 MKII UV printer at Sign & Digital UK. Visitors to stand B12 will see how Mimaki’s latest LED UV flatbed printer brings increased productivity and ease of use to on-demand, direct-to-object printing.

  • i-Sub offers free Digi-Foil system with Mimaki UJF-3042/UJF-6042 MkII printer orders

    Mimaki UJF 6042 MkII LFR

    i-Sub Digital has announced it will be giving away a free Digi-Foil DF system with every Mimaki UJF-3042 MkII and UJF-6042 MkII printer order placed before 22nd December 2016.

    The UJF-3042 MkII and the UJF-6042 MkII printers feature print speeds 20% faster than their predecessors, making them the perfect choice for sign and display companies seeking more productive and profitable ways to conduct business. They can print using a range of different inks, supporting a very wide range of applications with varying levels of abrasion resistance and flexibility up to 170%.
    With Mimaki’s PR-200 inkjet primer, printing on substrates normally considered beyond the reach of UV-printers is possible, including glass, metal and resins, and Mimaki Clear Control (MCC), a clear varnish ink, can be used to both highlight areas with spot or flood coating and deliver embossing with multiple passes.

    The UJF-3042 MkII and UJF-6042 MkII have the ability to print on objects up to 153 mm thick. Advanced functionality provides a print table that moves during printing to reduce vibration, delivers precise dot placement and enables high quality printing on a wide range of objects and materials. Operators can preset Mimaki Expand Color in the printers’ RasterLink digital front end for upgraded colour representation with more vibrant, solid colour and brighter tones.

    Mimaki Circulation Technology (MCT) circulates the White inks at regular intervals to ensure consistent solid White printed results. The printers’ fully enclosed print table improves safety while also keeping dust and other contaminants out of the system.

    The UJF-3042 MkII and UJF-6042 MkII printers are fully compatible with the i-Sub Digi-Foil DF system, exclusively available from i-Sub. Offering outstanding foiling effects onto virtually any material by skilfully blending traditional craft techniques with state-of-the-art technology, Digi-Foil delivers a vibrant range of digital foils that produce stunning quality finishes on virtually any substrate and offer foil effects identical to traditional foiling but faster and more cost-effectively.

    Presentation boxes, packaging (short run and proofing/mock-ups), promotional items, gifts, trophies and leather goods will benefit from the Digi-Foil touch, as will folders, control panels, phone cases and tablets or PCs. Almost every printable substrate can be given that luxurious foil effect quickly and easily.

    Digi-Foil's extensive range includes the following effects and finishes:

    •    Silver
    •    Gold
    •    Coloured metallics
    •    Woodgrains
    •    Holographic
    •    Watermarks
    •    Security marking
    •    Opaque
    •    Patterned, and many, many more

    With the ability to produce various finishes such as stippled, gloss or matt and the option to over-varnish on the Digi-Foil areas − or the whole printed area − the potential applications are endless and open up a whole new range of profitable and productive business opportunities.

    Delivering superior productivity, quality and flexibility the UJF-3042 MkII and the UJF-6042 MkII are the latest generation of UV flatbed printers from Mimaki. Priced from just £20,995, purchasers enjoy added value when they buy from i-Sub, including flexible finance options and trade-in offers on previous UJF models. Plus the incredible Digi-Foil DF system is completely free on orders for the UJF-3042 MkII and UJF-6042 MkII printers placed before 22 December 2016.

    Visit http://i-subdigital.com/mimaki-ujf-6042.html or call +44 (0)1536 415511 for more information.

  • i-Sub adds EFI VUTEk FabriVU 180 & 340 to soft signage printing range

    i-Sub has added the EFI VUTEk FabriVU 180 (pictured) and 340 high resolution fabric printers to its portfolio

    Specialist distributor and reseller to the textile printing market i-Sub has added the powerful and cost-effective EFI VUTEk FabriVU 180 and 340 high resolution fabric printers to its extensive portfolio.

  • i-Sub sets the stage for further expansion with office move & open day events

    i-Sub’s expanded new premises in Kettering will help the company meet its planned growth strategy.

    With a comprehensive range of printing, cutting and laminating equipment and software from world-class manufacturers including Mimaki, Agfa, Zünd, Vivid and Onyx, i-Sub is ideally placed to recommend and install the very best printing solutions for almost every wide format print requirement, as well as specialist packaging applications.

  • Dye-sub expert i-Sub helps Miss Look put the swing back into Christmas

    "The new printer is capable of producing the most stunning colours – the likes of which we’d been unable to achieve before. The colours are brilliant." - Miss Look’s Design Creator, Devinder Thind.

    i-Sub has installed a Reggiani ReNOIR Compact sublimation printer at Leicester-based Miss Look to help the company speed up the sampling process and retain its innovative design patterns in-house.

  • Dye-sublimation expert i-Sub rejoins Roland DG family

    i-Sub is now a distributor for Roland DG dye-sublimation equipment

     i-Sub has announced it has been appointed a reseller for Roland dye-sublimation printer systems.

  • i-Sub to host UK debut of four new solutions at SDUK 2016

    i-Sub will debut the Dgen Hexa pigment printer along with 3 other new solutions at SDUK 2016

    Print specialist i-Sub will be presenting a range of wide-format print, packaging, textile and finishing technology on Stand F10 at Sign & Digital UK 2016.

  • Lewis & Wood invest in direct-to-textile MTEX Blue Printer

    MTEX Blue Pigment Printer

    Textile and wallpaper specialist Lewis and Wood are the first UK company to take delivery of the MTEX Blue with Pigments inks.

  • HEXIS UK adds new eco-friendly films to its portfolio

    HEXIS HX500WG2 has been specified for Tesla electric cars

    HEXIS UK Ltd. has announced new PVC-free eco-friendly films for digital printing and signage applications.

  • Roland DG showcases collaboration to inspire at FESPA 2016

    Roland DG announce collaboration with Rachael Taylor at FESPA 2016

    Roland DG announces details of an exciting collaboration with leading surface pattern designer, Rachael Taylor at FESPA, Amsterdam.

  • i-Sub to show Mimaki UJF-7151plus at Packaging Innovations show

    The Mimaki UJF-7151plus

    i-Sub Digital announced that it will be showing the new Mimaki UJF-7151plus printer for the first time in the UK at the Packaging Innovations show.

  • i-Sub to show Mimaki UJF-7151plus at Packaging Innovations show

    The Mimaki UJF-7151plus

    i-Sub Digital announced that it will be showing the new Mimaki UJF-7151plus printer for the first time in the UK at the Packaging Innovations show.

  • Canon launches imagePROGRAF iPF770 MFP L36 and iPF670 MFP L24

    Canon's imagePROGRAF iPF670 MFP L24 and iPF770 MFP L36

    Canon UK has announced the launch of two new entry-level large format multi-function printers (MFPs).

  • Ivo Prints 'pushes possibilities' with new Reggiani printer

    The Reggiani Digital Textile Printer

    Ivo Prints has purchased a new Reggiani digital textile printer from i-Sub Ltd, which it says has already seen it 'pushing possibilities' with design.

  • Soyang Europe kicks off New Year with regional roadshows

    Soyang roadshow 2016 LFR

    Soyang Europe is set to kick-off the New Year with a series of regional roadshows held at top football clubs around the UK, alongside its exhibition partners Ultima Displays and i-Sub. The events are taking the products, services and specialist knowledge of all three parties out on the road giving local access to companies in the display, exhibition and printing industries.

    The first event scheduled for 27th January 2016 will be held at Manchester United FC and includes a free of charge stadium tour of Old Trafford, plus the chance to win a mini iPad. Other venues confirmed for later in the year include Chelsea FC in March, Bristol City in April, Newcastle United in May, Falkirk in June, Aston Villa in August and Ultima's headquarters in Northamptonshire in October.

    “Visitors to the roadshows will have the unique opportunity to see a complete overview from digitally printable media, through to portable marketing solutions and printing hardware,” comments Soyang Europe’s managing director, Mark Mashiter. “It’s the perfect time to come and see a range of our latest products including textiles, wallcoverings, signmaking substrates and floorcoverings and discover the additional revenue streams to be gained from this area of the market.”

    For further information and to register attendance at one of the events, please visit www.everysurface.co.uk/roadshow or telephone the Soyang team on +44 (0)161 765 3400.

  • New Agfa Anapurna reduces production times 'by half, at least' for Cheltenham display printer

    iSub Agfa Anapurna LFR

    Mark Latchford Screen and Digital Print says it has reduced its production times by at least 50% following the installation of a new Agfa Anapurna M2500i from i-Sub Digital.

    Founded by Mark Latchford in Cheltenham 34 years ago, the business has moved from screen printing to mainly digital printing and now produces POS, graphic panels for exhibitions, die-cut labels and a full range of signage products. After investing in a CNC router and finding an increase in output speed on the finishing side, Mark Latchford Screen and Digital Print decided it also needed to upgrade its print room to keep up.

    "We needed, specifically, a digital printer with a large enough bed to accommodate 3m x 2.5m sheets of Foamex and Dibond material and 2.5m-wide rolls for banners and so on," explains Founder and Director Mark Latchford. "We looked at similar machines on the market but they didn't compare for speed, quality or price."

    The Agfa Anapurna M2500i is 2.5m-wide hybrid inkjet printer that can complete indoor or outdoor, colour or white prints on rigid or roll media at speeds of up to 115sqm/hr, making it ideal for a broad range of applications. It features a vacuum system and accurate dot positioning for sharp prints and runs fast-drying, versatile UV-curable inks.

    The business has been a customer of i-Sub Digital's for around seven years and took up the invitation of Director Andy Spreag to attend one of Agfa's Red Carpet events in Antwerp, Belgium. Mark Latchford had already identified the Agfa Anapurna M2500i as potentially the best machine for the job, but after seeing it in action at Agfa's European demonstration centre he placed an order straight away.

    "We were already running an Agfa Anapurna M2 UV flatbed and two roll-fed solvent large-format printers supplied by i-Sub Digital so we didn't hesitate in calling i-Sub Digital again for the new Agfa," says Mark Latchford. "The machines have been reliable and i-Sub has always provided excellent service – they have looked after us over the years and continue to do so.

    "Since the installation of the Agfa Anapurna M2500i we have cut production times in half, at least. In fact it seems like we're not as busy as we used to be, despite completing much more work."

    Andy Spreag, Director of i-Sub Digital, comments: "The Agfa Anapurna M2500i is an ideal large-format printer for a multi-faceted print business like Mark Latchford's. It is designed for productivity and automation on a huge variety of media and products and will certainly continue to make the working day feel easier for his print team.

    "It was a pleasure to accompany Mark to Belgium for Agfa's Red Carpet event and, indeed, to have been working with him for so many years."

    For more information on the full Agfa printing range, please email i-Sub Digital at info@i-subdigital.com or call +44 (0)1536 415511.

  • Roland DG shows new SOLJET EJ-640 and Texart XT-640 printers at Viscom

    Roland DG SOLJET EJ 640

    Roland DG unveiled two brand-new printers at Viscom in Düsseldorf. The SOLJET EJ-640 eco-solvent large format printer (pictured above) and the Texart XT-640 sublimation printer (shown below) were presented for the first time at a European fair and visitor feedback was very positive. The new ink, ECO-SOL MAX 3, also received good reviews from the attending Roland customers.

    Premières at the Viscom Dusseldorf fair

    Viscom Düsseldorf was the first European trade fair to present the new Roland DG printers. These premières gathered an interested crowd to the Roland-stand.

    The SOLJET EJ-640 was launched a few days before the start of the exhibition. The EJ-640 is developed for the production of large volumes of high-quality prints. For this purpose the printer is equipped with two staggered print heads and has a built-in triple heating system. The device is solidly built and uses the new EJ ink in 1 litre cartridges (available in configurations with four or seven colours). The EJ-640 guarantees low cost use and high productivity.

    On the first day of Viscom Düsseldorf, Roland DG also announced the launch of the Texart XT-640 sublimation printer. The XT-640 was designed specifically to create colourful fashion and sports wear. The printer has two print heads and a workable print speed of 41 m2/u. The printer works with Texart ink that was developed especially for textile printing and has bright, lively colours and deep, rich hues of black. The orange and violet inks expand the colour spectrum and add exceptional red, orange, deep blue and purple hues. Light cyan and light magenta guarantee subtle nuances, wonderful skin tones and impressive details.

    Roland DG XT 640

    Advantages of the new ECO-SOL MAX 3 ink

    At the show, Roland DG also spent a great deal of time on informing visitors of the advantages of the new ECO-SOL MAX 3 ink. The ink dries quicker, is available in larger cartridges, has a lower ink price per cc and offers overall better performance.

    ECO-SOL MAX 3 is not only delivered with the new printers. People who are using older model Roland printers can use the ink as well. A simple conversion of the device is all that is needed, you will find the instructions at the Roland DG website*. The required conversion kit is currently free. In this way Roland DG also makes the newest developments available to its existing customers for which the company received a lot of positive reactions.

    Roland DG ECO SOL MAX 3 ink

    Roland DG trade-in campaign is a success

    Just as last year, Roland DG is organising a trade-in campaign that was promoted extensively at the trade fair, both at the Roland DG stand as well as with the large contingent of dealers. It is possible to register for this trade-in offer up to 1 December via the Roland DG website. They can receive a cashback up to £5000 for their old device with the purchase of a new Roland printer.

     

  • Carton Edge wins Epson SureColor SC-T5200 large format printer at The Print Show 2015

    Carton LFR

    The Print Show 2015 visitor Emma Tomlinson from trade carton finishing company Carton Edge Ltd, was in for a pleasant surprise when she heard she had won the Golden Ticket Prize Draw. As she made her way over to the Epson/Colourbyte stand, she discovered her prize was a 36-inch Epson SureColor SC-T5200 large format printer worth £2,500!

    “I’d spent a great day at the show and was in my car about to leave when I got the call to say my name had been announced over the tannoy, so I dashed back to find out what I’d won,” says Emma. “I was completely shocked when I saw that I’d won the Epson printer!”

    Emma has just taken delivery of the SureColor SC-T5200 printer: “It’s just like receiving an early Christmas present. I can’t wait to start using it!”

    Once installed, the printer will be used to print Carton Edge’s POS, marketing posters and collateral. Emma says: “Carton Edge is exhibiting at Packaging Innovations at the NEC in February, so it will be the ideal opportunity to design and print our own POS and graphics for the stand using the SureColor SC-T5200.”

    With support from Colourbyte and Epson, Emma is hoping to get creative and find new ways to use the printer: “We want to get the most out of the printer so will be looking at how we can use it for printing onto a wide range of media - not just on paper. It’s very exciting! This could open up new opportunities and expand the business in a way we never imagined.”

    For information on the Epson SureColor SC-T series printers contact Epson authorised reseller Colourbyte at www.colourbyte.co.uk or call on +44 (0)1442 26 26 26.