Archive for ‘September, 2009’

DigitalPrint360 – The End of the Litho Era?

DigitalPrint360 – The End of the Litho Era?

About 18 months ago, Williams began to wonder what the future would hold for his company if it continued down the same path, selling only litho presses.

Agfa Graphics’ Dotrix to Provide New Business Opportunities for Japanese Safety Sign Printer

Agfa Graphics’ Dotrix to Provide New Business Opportunities for Japanese Safety Sign Printer

“Japan is one of the most advanced countries in the digital on-demand press market. Dotrix Modular will play a similar role, especially in silk screen and flexible gravure package printing market.”

VgL orders Inca Onset S20 flatbed digital printer

VgL orders Inca Onset S20 flatbed digital printer

“We are probably better at making sure that we have the right equipment base than we are at marketing ourselves”, says Ayerst. “Our customers already know that we can fulfil their requirements to the standard that they want and the Inca Onset S20 will give them even more confidence, with its increased output and quality.”

Quad/Graphics is the first to install the new Presstek 52DI-AC

Quad/Graphics is the first to install the new Presstek 52DI-AC

“We are thrilled that a printing company of the size and quality of Quad/Graphics has chosen the Presstek 52DI-AC as part of its production platform,” said Jeff Jacobson, Presstek’s Chairman, President and CEO.

Ultimate Wins Worth A Look Recognition at Print 09

Ultimate Wins Worth A Look Recognition at Print 09

Impostrip OnDemand Scalable Server Edition is a new breed of imposition software designed by Ultimate to leverage the power of multi-core server computers or multiple computer networks, to deliver prepress processing speed needed to print high volumes of PDF files on high-speed digital web or cut-sheet presses.

Increased Productivity with :Dotrix Modular

Increased Productivity with :Dotrix Modular

The Express Print Mode influences the ink drop volume of these grayscale ink jet heads without affecting the print resolution at an apparent resolution of 1000 dpi. This results in an effective production capacity of 1209 m2 printed area per hour thereby increasing efficiency and lowering production costs.

Print 09 – The Wrap Up

Print 09 – The Wrap Up

A big brick goes to Xerox for sharing information on the Xerox iGen 4 standard configuration. The Xerox Tiger may have been overzealous to get some prospects in the game, but saying the entry price is $400K and then learning that it runs another $250K or more is a disappointment.

Guillaume will step up production capacity

Guillaume will step up production capacity

* First Goss 32-page short grain press for France
* Sheetfed and 16-page web printer advances to double-circumference output
* Goss Non-Stop Edition Change technology specified for cost and productivity benefits

FograCert Validation Printing System awarded to two HP Indigo presses

FograCert Validation Printing System awarded to two HP Indigo presses

The recognition of the performance qualities of these two presses by FOGRA, a German-based research and standards association funded by the graphic arts industry, follows the first-ever GRACoL contract proof certification for digital production presses awarded to the same HP Indigo presses in February.

Xerox Premier Partners Gathered in Chicago to Discuss Growth Opportunities

Xerox Premier Partners Gathered in Chicago to Discuss Growth Opportunities

In addition to showcasing some of the hottest digital technology on the Print 09 show floor, Xerox focused on revenue-driving applications at the 2009 Xerox Corporation Premier Partners Global Network Congress. The day-long session included presentations from key industry players including analysts, print providers and Xerox executives.

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