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NEW PRODUCTS
NEW CANON PROSTREAM 1800
Canon has announced the launch of its new ProStream 1800 continuous
feed inkjet printer, the newest model in its ProStream 1000 series. With increased speeds of up to 133m/min, the new printer boasts the highest resolution and print quality of any digital printing press at that speed, making it the ideal solution for commercial printers who want to achieve ultimate performance.
Supporting customers’ passion for print, the new ProStream 1800 has been designed to push the boundaries of commercial print to meet changing customer demands. Combining new inkjet innovations with proven offset printing techniques, the press strikes a unique balance between high productivity, superior print quality, flexibility and media versatility. Commercial printers can now expand their offering by migrating higher volume jobs from offset to digital inkjet. Boost production levels, slash turnaround times and increase profit margins across a wide range of applications, including premium and high volume direct mail, books, catalogues and magazines.
With the higher web speed of 133m/min (66% faster than the ProStream 1000), the ProStream 1800 produces up to 107,500 A4 images or 11,300 B2 sheets 4/4 per hour while maintaining superior print quality. And increased speeds equate to higher throughput. Have the confidence to handle higher volumes of work for jobs today or in the future.
The ProStream 1800 can achieve a very high level of print quality across a huge range of media, including standard offset coated, uncoated and inkjet optimised papers from 40gsm to 300gsm. Print calendars, posters and point of sale applications with the ability to print up to 556mm wide and 1,524mm long. Eliminate the need to stop production to switch between different format lengths to ensure a seamless changeover – providing additional flexibility and ease of use for operators.
The press’s air floatation drying system dries all jobs evenly, so you can effectively print on a wide range of paper without compromising the high standards of the finished output. By not coming into contact with the paper, the
Konica Minolta has unveiled the AccurioJet KM-1e digital inkjet B2+ sheetfed UV colour inkjet production press as it continues to accelerate its growth within industrial print markets.
Since its launch at drupe in 2016, AccurioJet KM-1 has been acclaimed as the first choice for a B2+ digital printing press. Many commercial printers, online printers, direct mailers, publishing and book printing companies have benefited from multiple installations because of its media versatility - resulting from Konica Minolta’s original UV inkjet technologies.
Following the legacy of the AccurioJet KM-1, the main benefit of AccurioJet
KM-1e remains its infinite business expansion possibilities from current business fields to more profitable applications. Konica Minolta culminated benefits of the UV inkjet technology to maximise excellent printing capability on various types of media, including plastic substrates, transparent film, foiled paper, metallic media, canvas and synthetic substrates.
The Konica Minolta AccurioJet KM-1e will continue to help customers pursue high value added products where high quality production, extensive media compatibility and personalisation are required. As one example, Konica
Minolta is working with partner MGI on varnishing solutions for high value print and with motion cutter digital laser technology for highly decorative cutting that will open more doors for customers to work directly with agencies.
First installations of the Konica Minolta KM-1e have already been made in
Europe and in the US.
Toshi Uemura, Executive Officer, Division President of Professional Print,
Konica Minolta Inc, said: “Under our concept ’Igniting Print Possibilities’ we summarise our drive to solve customers’ and social challenges by the means of digital printing through further automation, integrated on-demand digital production and visualisation of quality and operation. The AccurioJet
KM-1e is a key pillar in our strategy to help our customers seize the many new
system protects the print image to ensure an optimal result and to preserve the gloss and paper surface. Artificial intelligence linked to a sensor continuously makes adjustments to the drying system during the print run to ensure the best quality. Whether you’re printing a fashion look book or a high value mailer, you can be sure that it will impress. The added bonus? It also maintains the optimal web temperature, reducing energy consumption.
The ProStream 1800 uses native 1,200dpi piezo drop on demand print heads and proprietary polymer pigment inks with Canon ColorGrip to ensure colour consistency. Canon’s Inline Quality Control, a high performance camera system, also provides automatic print quality assurance, so operators can spend less time on quality control.
The successful ProStream 1000 remains available and existing customers can easily upgrade to the ProStream 1800 if more volume is required, allowing them to easily adapt to changing market dynamics while maintaining high quality, speed and supporting a variety of media.
Customers can see the new ProStream 1800 at the Customer Experience Centre in Poing, Germany or request a virtual demo.
For more information on the ProStream 1800 and to request a virtual demo, please visit: https://www.canon.co.uk/for_work/products/professional_print/ digital_colour_production/prostream
NEW KONICA MINOLTA ACCURIOJET KM-1E B2+ UV INKJET PRESS
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opportunities digitalisation brings along, supporting the trend to switch from offset to inkjet printing in a fast growing market.”
Konica Minolta’s AccurioJet KM-1, which is referred to as the “Swiss Army Knife” of printing thanks to its versatility with substrates and applications, as well as its successor benefit from Konica Minolta’s unique Dot Freeze Technology™. The patented process, known as DFT, has overcome one of the fundamental challenges of inkjet printing – uncontrolled ink dot movement that reduces print quality and workable materials. The technology uniquely self freezes ink drops upon contact with materials, resulting in superior colour stability and consistency and excellent results with instantly dry perfects prints.
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FOLIANT LAUNCHES NEXT GENERATION MODELS
Foliant has launched two next generation laminators designed to bridge the gap between industrial and entry level systems.
Available now, the Foliant Vega 400SF for the B3 market and Foliant Vega 530SF for the B2 market, have been developed to deliver increased performance, enhanced runnability and simpler set up. They can also handle a wide variety of digital printed sheets and high volumes of offset printed sheets ensuring production flexibility.
The Foliant Vega 400 SF runs at up to 20 m/min, 2300 B3 sheets per hour, and has a maximum format of 38 cm x 66 cm. The Foliant Vega 530 SF runs at up to 20 m/min,1720 sheets per hour, and has a maximum format 53 cm x 75 cm.
Key features for both compact industrial laminators include: • Deep pile suction feeders for high reliability - feeder is the same as the industrial Foliant systems. • Pneumatic high-speed bump separator. • Adjustable dual decurl bar and overlap system. • High level of intelligent automation: automatic first sheet positioning, automatic re-load of feeder for more efficient continuous running and more uptime. • Automatic regeneration of master pressure roller. • XXL Sheet format option - sheet size of 1.3m. • Film airshaft for quick loading and tool less machine. • 25mm film shaft aimed at foil rolls. • Film mounted on a quick-change shaft with a film tension control breaker. • Film holder unit equipped with an in-line trim slitter and a perforating wheel. • Ability to run wide range of BOPP and Nylon films. The Foliant Vega 400 SF and Foliant Vega 530 SF are controlled via an interactive, easy to use, icon-based touch screen. It automates processes to ensure smooth operation and consistently reliable results.
Time is saved through the intelligent interruption of jobs functionality that does not require reinstallation or re-adjustment, while the non-sticky pressure roller does not stick to glue, film, toners or paper eliminating roller cleaning. It also allows lamination of sheets with windows.
Both systems can be retrofitted with the Foliant foiler. It applies metalised foils such as gold, silver and red, holographic foils and transparent glossy foil onto digital toner.
“These next generation models are an evolution of Foliant’s tried and trusted technology,” says Eric Keane, IFS Managing Director. “They are designed to support the need for busy post press departments to manage a higher number of short run fast turnaround jobs. Their easy to use features and the ability to intelligently interrupt jobs enables a highly flexible workflow that can respond rapidly to changing demands – perfect for today’s print production environment.”
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Epson has announced its first 76 inch large
format printer in its LFP history. The SureColor SC-F10000 is a sophisticated, dye-sublimation printer that has been developed for the textile production market; where high productivity, speed and reliability are central to the success of the business. The numerous applications include: fashion, sportswear, home furnishings, promotional goods and soft signage.
Tom Owers, Pro Graphics Product Manager, Epson UK says: “In the dye-sublimation sector, customers demand fast turnaround times, consistent performance, high quality output and reliability. With these requirements in mind, we’ve developed an industrial level dye-sublimation printer that, we believe, sets new standards. The SC-F10000 offers the highest throughput of all Epson LFPs and is equipped with four new PrecisionCore Micro TFP printheads and a ‘hot-swap’ bulk ink solution that’s designed to keep businesses running. Our heritage is built on innovation and this is one of those moments in which we’re raising the benchmark for productivity in dye-sublimation.”
The features of the SC-F10000 that clearly benefit businesses, include: Up to 255m2/hr high speed printing New PrecisionCore Micro TFP printheads Epson Precision Dot Technology (blending three dedicated technologies for dye-sub: new Halftone, LUT and Micro Weave) Easy media setting (media loading lever front and back) Auto-adjustment technology including an integrated RGB camera New dryer (less ink transfer to media reverse and wrinkle elimination) Advanced Auto Tension Control (Ad-ATC) for accurate and stable media feeding Bulk Ink solution (with 10 litre or 3 litre ink
boxes supported by ‘hot-swap’ function) • Operator-replaceable parts • Ink system usability (easy mount, ground based, waste bottle sensor) • Accurate paper feeding system • Shorter pressurised cleaning time • Nine inch LCD highly intuitive touch panel
To further improve consistency and reliability, not to mention user peace of mind, Epson manufactures all the components for the SCF10000, including printheads, ink, firmware and software. The SC-F10000 will be available from September 2020.
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Morgana Systems, Milton Keynes, has announced the addition of two
new models to its popular range of flatbed cutters. Firstly, there is a new smaller “entry level” version of the popular and versatile Optima system, and secondly a more automated new addition to the range, the Omnia, complete with an automated feeder.
The Optima V50 is the latest and smallest of the current range of flatbed cutters and is designed for digital printers needing to cut a wide range of substrates in thickness up to 20mm but who are tight on floorspace.
The Omnia combines the versatility of the Optima products with regards to substrate range along with a newly designed sheet feeder and optical register system, meaning that the system can be set to run repetitive tasks without requiring an operator. The system can even be left to run unattended overnight.
Commenting on the new additions, Ray Hillhouse, VP Sales & Marketing for the Plockmatic Group Offline Business Unit, said: “These two new units further enhance our range of cutting tables. The Optima V50 addresses the entry level sector, where a small but highly versatile device is an essential ingredient. It’s an ideal starting point for those seeing the need for a cutting table.
“The Omnia breaks new ground in automating cutting table processes. For those businesses with a growing demand for repetitive tasks, Omnia can produce a great many tasks without the need for an operator to stand over the machine, including “lights out” production of work overnight.”
Optima V50 — Optima V50 is the entry level cutting solution for short run cutting projects. Extremely compact and affordable, it’s the ideal solution for a company wishing to start producing mock-ups, prototypes, and small production lots without the need for die cutting.
Optima V50 is a single head cutting system capable of swapping from one tool to another in less than 10 seconds without any adjustment. It comes as standard with a tangential cutting tool (cutting material up to 5mm thick), a creasing tool and a camera, which in combination with OptiCrop software, allows you to detect printing crop marks and perform contour cuts. An optional oscillating cutting tool will allow substrates up to 20 mm to be cut expanding the range of applications.
The Optima V50 can hold two A3+ sheets or a material whose maximum size is 55 x 80cm. The machine comes with a basement workbench, a vacuum bed
Value added performance and labour saving features designed to expand capabilities and ease operation are the core elements of the new Horizon
HT-300 three-sided trimmer.
The evolution of the highly successful HT-30C three-sided trimmer offers flap cover, corner and variable trimming, enabling operations to expand their portfolio of high quality services.
Overall productivity has been enhanced with greater automation throughout. This includes barcode reading at job input, easy set up on the 12.1 inch colour touch screen, simple knife change and adjustment, quick automated clamp pressure setting and automated stack calibration. Memory storage for up to 999 jobs aids quick recall.
The new design incorporates a number of operator focused features including a light system of six colours to indicate a different machine status such as whether it is in standby, fully operational or experiencing an error.
Sections of the machine can show different lights at any one time enabling the operator to immediately identify where attention is required.
for easier media holding, and a fold away pins system to aid easy alignment.
The product is equipped with a creasing tool and a set of nine different creasing and perforating wheels that can handle cardstocks and corrugated cardboards.
Omnia — When you need to automate long and repetitive operations, Omnia is the ideal solution. Set the desired workflow, start the process, and then Omnia will carry out the project independently, without the need for an operator for hours. At any stage of the production process Omnia will recognise and report errors or malfunctions, avoiding any wastage of materials.
The oversized feeder and suction system automatically deliver materials into the cutting machine, which has a 600 x 800mm cutting table. The automatic crop mark detection allows a hands free cutting process and a status indicator will notify the operator when the feeder has dropped to the minimum quantity so It can be reloaded. The feeder can stack up to 500 sheets of 300gsm card stock.
The QR Code feature improves workflow even further. The camera quickly detects the code, brings up the cut details, and then executes each project, eliminating cut lists.
Average speed per sheet is calculated in 30/45 seconds when cutting A3+ sheet and a medium complexity package design.
PRODUCTION TIME TRIMMED BY HORIZON HT-300
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The cycle speed of the HT-300 is 300 cycles/hr and it has a top speed of and profitability, remote update capabilities and scheduled maintenance 1,100 books/hr, (compared with 200 cycles/hr on the HT-30C) fast set up, ease resulting in less downtime. The information is accessible via smartphone, of use, reduced operator touchpoints and social distancing. tablet or desktop PC and the software is designed for integration with MIS
The Horizon HT-300 variable three-sided book trimmer offers a top speed systems. of 1,100 books/hr compared with 500 books/hr on the HT-30C. “The quality results and production benefits delivered by the HT-30C are
The HT-300 also runs in-line with Horizon binders to deliver increased widely recognised and this more highly automated and faster evolution productivity and offers improved trimming quality, increased durability and a continues Horizon’s commitment to innovation,” says Eric Keane, IFS reduced footprint. Managing Director. “It can be added to any Horizon perfect binder to support
The new system is one of the first to be pre-installed with Horizon’s cloud the versatile and responsive inline completion of books.” based iCE LiNK workflow. It provides access to an intuitive easy to use The HT-300 is available now. dashboard that reports real-time production analysis for improved efficiency www.ifsl.uk.com
