OKI Data Americas Debuts Five-Station Digital Production OPrinter with Single Pass White KI Data Americas (Booth 4031) is demonstrating its expanding line of professional digital printing solutions developed to serve a variety of short-run commercial needs, including cut sheet and continuous feed applications, white and clear printing capabilities, a wide range of media handling possibilities, plus lamination and digital die cutting finishing options. OKI Data is introducing the C942 at this year’s show. The new C942 is the company’s latest five-color production A3/tabloid device. This new platform and its productivity allows users to expand beyond basic color printing on plain white media to printing vibrant color on colored stocks in a single pass. Through the integration of OKI’s Single Pass Color technology, the C942 is faster than its predecessor at delivering robust high-definition color output on colored stock. Oki Data C942 The C942 can handle an impressive range of media types, including polyester, heavyweight stock up to 360 gsm, plus magnets and banners. The C942 offers great revenue generating opportunities for those in the print-for-pay space, and also has strong value proposition for businesses looking to augment their in-house production capabilities. This new production platform is supported by both EFI and Global Graphics raster image processors (RIPs). Other products within booth that underscore the versatility, productivity, and affordability of OKI’s production platform devices include: • C941e and C941DP: The C941e and C941DP are the most versatile five-color production platforms in OKI’s lineup. The C941e and C941DP allow users to augment full color printing with the use of clear toner and white toner to produce eye catching, high value output. Offering production-quality output, the C941e and C941DP and their innovative features and functionality meet the needs of the graphic arts market. These enhanced models offer exceptional speed as well as micro-fine toner for superior coverage, higher imprint density, and high-quality finish. Both models have impressive media handling capabilities including polyester, envelopes, magnets, banners, and heavyweight cardstock up to 360 gsm. The C941DP includes a high capacity envelope feeder for production printing of envelopes. These two platforms are supported by both EFI and Global Graphics RIPs, which help meet the needs of higher-end, color critical print applications. • C931e and C931DP: The C931e and C931DP are the most affordable four-color production platforms in OKI’s line-up. The C931e and C931DP deliver productionquality output of full color printing on media up to 13x52". Both models offer innovative features and functionality to meet the needs of the graphic arts market, such as exceptional speed across wide range of print applications with superior output. Maintaining the OKI tradition, both models have impressive media handling capabilities including polyester, envelopes, magnets, banners, and heavyweight cardstock up to 360 gsm. The C931DP model includes a high capacity envelope feeder for production printing of envelopes. These two platforms are supported by both EFI and Global Graphics RIPs, which help meet the needs of higher-end, color critical print applications. • C911dn: The C911 bridges the gap between production and office color needs. The versatile, graphics-oriented device is designed and priced for in-house color printing applications. The C911dn is ideal for printing banners (up to 52" in length), envelopes, business charts, calendars, photos, flyers, spreadsheets, reports, presentations, signage, menus, and architectural drawings due to its high definition color output and impressive media handling capabilities. • C711DW: This high-quality, continuous feed, color digital label press is easy to use and affordable to operate, boasting a low total cost of ownership. The C711DW will be demonstrated with optional digital die cutting and lamination finishing equipment (the HS711DLF), delivering a complete digital label printing production system and valuable revenue generating opportunities to the graphic arts market. “OKI Data is pleased to introduce the new C942 digital color printer at GRAPH EXPO 15,” says Rich Egert, Vice President of Global New Business Development for OKI Data Americas. “With the highest quality white production platform from OKI to date, we invite attendees to come see the C942 and learn about the ways in which it can deliver new revenue generating opportunities and key differentiators to provide unique and competitive advantages in today’s evolving marketplace. “OKI Data is filling a void in the industry with innovative new high quality digital color printing devices,” Egert continued. “Each of these OKI devices was developed with the graphic arts and production market in mind.” Mutoh America Exhibits at GRAPH EXPO 15 Mutoh America, Inc. (Booth 4241) is showcasing at GRAPH EXPO 15. Mutoh is also located in The InkJet Candy Store (Booth 3040) promoting its latest products and technological innovations. New products Meet metallic with Mutoh’s new Value- Jet 1628X and 628X printers. Mutoh’s latest Eco-Ultra printers feature CMYK plus white and metallic color capabilities. Available in a 64" and 24" size, the latest printers include blazing fast print speeds and are perfect for label, vehicle wrap, and signage applications. Mutoh is also be demonstrating print solutions on the new ValueJet 426UF UV-LED tabletop printer. Small in size, this 19x13" machine prints with CMYK with white and varnish capabilities on virtually any substrate up to 2.75" thick and is perfect for printing on promotional and personalized items such as golf balls, phone cases, pens, luggage tags, and more. The new ValueJet 1626UH - 64" UV-LED hybrid printer prints on both rigid and roll substrates, with CMYK plus white and varnish ink, up to a half inch thick. It is perfect for any sign shop looking to expand applications, increase production, and save floor space. It is ideal for print packaging prototypes, trade show graphics, POP signage, yard signs, and indoor signage. The VJ1626UH will be shown at the InkJet Candy Store, booth 3040. Partnerships Mutoh is teaming up with Fresh Artists to bring you one-of-a-kind artwork from young artists. Because of sponsors like Mutoh America, nonprofit Fresh Artists is able to empower children (K-12) by widely exhibiting children’s artwork in highly visible places and by providing art supplies and programs to severely under-resourced public schools. Mutoh is also a proud sponsor and partner of the Printerverse (Booth 3867) and invites attendees and exhibitors to Mutoh ValueJet 1628X partake in the educational and networking group’s theater sessions, International Print Day, the Print Production Professional Group, Girls Who Print day, panel discussions, and then many other ways to connect with the growing and highly influential online print community. Axode Demonstrating New Print Quality & Packaging Inspection Technologies at GRAPH EXPO 15 Axode Corporation (Booth 1961) is exhibiting its latest inspection technologies at GRAPH EXPO 15. Attendees at the show are able to see: • Print Quality Inspection: Color registration, color matching, defect detection, vand ariable graphic quality inspection • Transactional and high speed hybrid print inspection: Print quality verification, data integrity inspection from the same inspection system at speeds of 2000 feet per minute • Track & Trace: Track pieces, jobs, bundles, and boxes throughout production, across multiple locations and through warehouse and retail locations, including in-store authentication and anti-counterfeit solutions According to Pat Hoskins, Axode Corporation Vice President, “We’re thrilled to be a part of this premier event. No place is more important for gathering information on the newest graphic communications techniques and technologies than in Chicago this fall. Visitors to the Axode booth will get to speak with industry leading experts for security print inspection, plastic card inspection, and track and trace technologies.” Official Show Daily | PrintingNews.com GRAPH EXPO | September 13, 2015 | 15
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