Wide-format print | Inkjet printers | Outdoor prints | Display marketing

August 3, 2017 | Tony Curcio

PrinterEvolution launches widest dye-sublimation printer with inline calender in the U.S.

PrinterEvolution (Louisville, Colorado), a leading manufacturer of grand-format textile printers, has announced the U.S. launch of its D5300 DS Sublimation Printer – the only 5.3-metre dye-sublimation printer with an inline calendar, said the OEM. Its streamlined media configuration and material handling allows print shops to run full 16-foot-wide rolls or multiple rolls of different widths … Read more →

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July 26, 2017 | Tony Curcio

ImagePrograf Le Series added to Canon’s entry-level large-format MFP Portfolio

Canon U.S.A. has announced the introduction of its imagePrograf Le MFP Series, designed to offer an entry-level, low-volume, large-format scan-to- copy/file/cloud solution. Succeeding the L Series, the imagePrograf Le Series offers improved productivity featuring a new scanner and new software. The new series consists of two models: the imagePrograf iPF770 MFP L36e and imagePrograf iPF670 … Read more →

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July 18, 2017 | Tony Curcio

ISA report shows sign industry poised to reap benefits in an improving economy

As the U.S. economy grows, sign, graphics and visual communications companies are on pace to benefit, according to the International Sign Association (ISA) Sign Industry Quarterly Economic Report for the second quarter of 2017. This is traditionally good news for its members in Canada as well. The ISA Sign Industry Quarterly Economic Report forecasts into … Read more →

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July 11, 2017 | Tony Curcio

Onyx introduces Hub software business intelligence for wide format

Onyx Graphics (Salt Lake City, Utah), a market leader in large-format printing workflow software, has announced the release of OnyxHub Software, the latest product in its SiteSolutions family. OnyxHub Software is designed to bring real-time, historic and trend data to business owners and production managers, enabling them to make better business decisions. Licensed through any … Read more →

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July 7, 2017 | Tony Curcio

ISA training now qualifies for International Code Council credits

Sign, graphics and visual communications companies looking for training that qualifies for continuing education credits from the International Code Council, now have a new resource. The International Sign Association (ISA) has been named an ICC Preferred Education Provider. A number of ISA courses have now been approved for CEU credits. ISA added that it will … Read more →

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June 28, 2017 | Tony Curcio

Foster introduces media lifter for Agfa Printers

The new Foster On-a-Roll Lifter Universal, the latest in the comprehensive Foster line of material-handling equipment, is specifically designed for Agfa Anapurna, Mira, Tauro and Titan printers. The new lifter enables operators to quickly and safely position rolls as heavy as 660 lbs. (300 kg) and as wide as 16 feet, 5 inches (5 m). On Agfa … Read more →

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June 21, 2017 | Tony Curcio

GPA adds Bantex Banner Media to wide-format lines

GPA, a market leader in substrate solutions for digital, offset and wide-format printing, has added Bantex Banner Media to its wide-format repertoire. Bantex delivers “unmatched quality, reliability and consistency. Now, GPA is providing this collection to help customers provide high-end banner solutions that make a lasting impact,” said the company. Bantex includes options for indoor … Read more →

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June 13, 2017 | Tony Curcio

Kernow releases Jet FloorSharK floor graphic film

Kernow North America’s KernowJet FloorSharK, developed by the Kernow R&D Team, “offers a unique solution for POS displays as well as significant benefits for distributors, printers, installation teams and end-users.” KernowJet FloorSharK is an easy-to-apply and easy-to-remove floor graphic film designed for most types of hard floors and short-pile carpet tiles. Typically, it’ll be used … Read more →

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June 5, 2017 | Tony Curcio

Tilia Labs releases tilia Griffin 1.0 automated layout solution for wide format

Tilia Labs (Ottawa, Ontario) creator of tilia Phoenix, “the new standard for planning and imposition automation,” has released its new automatic layout solution – tilia Griffin 1.0 – a prepress solution to automate the layout creation process for wide-format printing. Featuring an ultra-responsive interface, “beautiful” visuals, and intuitive design, Griffin 1.0 leverages the ultra-fast Phoenix … Read more →

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May 25, 2017 | Tony Curcio

Growth opportunities in wide-format printing

As volumes increase, new equipment enters the market, and new ink types are adopted, digital wide-format printing is seeing a worldwide rise of new substrates and applications. More printers are also investing in print and related production software. They’re looking to enter new markets and are relying on a strong software backend for successful management … Read more →

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May 23, 2017 | Tony Curcio

Qres Technologies releases F200 HS UV flatbed printer

Qres Technologies’ F200 HS is a high-performance, high-speed, large-format UV flatbed printer. In addition to its unique design, wide range of options and special features, the F200 HS “delivers superior print quality and productivity due to the latest generation of high quality printheads,” said the OEM. The F200 HS is fitted with the latest generation … Read more →

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January 13, 2017 | Tony Curcio

Prints from Agfa Graphics’ Jeti Mira help restore Byodo-in temple in Kyoto

If you thought that print was dying, or that it doesn’t affect virtually every aspect of our lives on a daily basis (whether we realize it or not), this brief story might give you a new perspective. Sometimes, striking wide-format prints are used for more than just retail or outdoor advertising. King Printing (Osaka, Japan) … Read more →