The ‘X’ Factor for In-Plant Printers One GRAPH EXPO 15 exhibitor shared his view on the ingredients that in-plants need to truly transform into services oriented providers. “Effective and relevant communications are key if you hope to achieve your business objectives,” Collier advised. “One of the biggest challenges—and biggest expenses—that an organization can face is creating effective communications. By utilizing in-plants to their fullest potential, you can produce high-value communications in the most cost-effective way.” A customer panel of four in-plant speakers shared recommendations on how to make in-plants more effective. Suggestions included emphasizing web enablement to drive volume, establishing the in-plant as a communications hub, and delivering large format solutions. The speakers were: • Marcie Carr, Director of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Cathy Skoglund, Manager of Operations and Business Development at ASU Print and Imaging Lab • Scott Gourley, IT Manager at Erie Insurance • Rex Dietrich, Manager of Printing and Duplicating Services at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Visit with more experts this week at The In-Plant Place and absorb yourself in related educational sessions at GRAPH EXPO 15. Introducing the newly redesigned mPOWER™ i-SERIES that in-plant print shop managers looking to upgrade equipment will want to check out at this year’s show is, of course, Xerox Corp. (Booth 613). The iGen5 Digital Press, the Rialto 900 narrow-web inkjet press, and XMPie PersonalEffect 8.0 software are three of the products that Xerox is highlighting. “Nearly every industry is undergoing a major transformation that is being driven by new and emerging technologies,” InfoTrends Group Director Barb Pellow told in-plant executives gathered in Rochester, NY in late June. “This is only exacerbating the challenges that in-plant managers face today. “Successful in-plants must build a vision, retool their services, reinvent their customer bases, expand their sphere of influence, properly position their new offerings, invest in operational excellence, and instill a culture of innovation,” said Pellow. Demonstrating technology Technology was at the forefront of the June event. Fred DeBolt, Xerox VP of Technology for Large Enterprise Operations (LEO), discussed the OEM’s continued investments in digital color technology (cut-sheet and inkjet) as the market evolves. Xerox’s Bruce Collier, VP of LEO, also YOU ASKED, WE LISTENED! • New and improved design • Enhanced performance and stability • Industrial grade quality • New network and rip automated features SEE OUR PRINTER IN ACTION AT SEPT. 13–16 | CHICAGO, IL | BOOTH # 660 ↘ anajet.com ↘ 855.863.1638 Printware Releases iJetColor 3.0 Press and Workflow, Powered by Memjet Technology Printware (Booth 1952) is debuting the iJetColor 3.0 Press and Workflow to commercial printers during GRAPH EXPO 15. The iJetColor 3.0 Press and Workflow is the most advanced release of the iJetColor Press and Workflow recognized as an award winning product by industry experts. The iJetColor 3.0 system ships with an enhanced CPU running the latest iJetColor RIP & Workflow Version 10.1 and delivering three critical customer improvements: Color Boost technology, high speed variable printing, and very fast network output. The new iJetColor 3.0 delivers 10.1 x 10.0 x 3 = 303 improvements! The new release features a number of new features and enhancements to help customers further their productivity and profitability including: • Enhanced CPU Hardware • High Speed Ethernet communications support: Very Fast Network Support • Navigator Harlequin RIP 10.1r1 with increased multi page and variable data output • Improved automation for color spot matching with Color Boost Technology • Built in cost calculator for even more accurate profitable printing • New Printware Exclusive On-Line Training Modules for lifetime troublefree operation • Improved color output: Advanced profiles and PMS color matching • Improved toolbox controls for easier operation and care • Enhanced user control over cleaning/ maintenance cycles • Mask optimization for transparencies • Improved maintenance algorithms to optimize print quality “The iJetColor 3.0 release is a part of Printware’s commitment to our customers to continually develop and improve the of the iJetColor Press and Workflow system,” says Tim Murphy, President of Printware. “Since the first shipments began in 2012, we have worked closely with our customers to make improvements and enhancements to the iJetColor Press that will improve their productivity and profitability. Today, we have customers that have printed more than 1,000,000 prints on their iJetColor Press.” The iJetColor Direct Mail Press, is a compact, table top, 4-color inkjet press powered by Memjet technology suitable for supporting production paper stocks as heavy as .02"/.5 mm on up to 8.5x17" substrate for product personalization of: • Envelopes • Direct mail and postcards • Stationery • Invitations and greeting cards The iJetColor Label Press is a compact, table top, 4-color inkjet press suitable for supporting production label stocks for product packaging personalization, variable data barcoding, shelf labels, product labels for retail and industrial applications. The system features: • Roll-to-roll printing • Fan fold printing • Continuous label printing • Integrated cutter • 60 feet per minute speed • Gap mark sensing • Black mark sensing • Production quality Harlequin RIP Workflow • Advanced spot color matching application • Variable data-enabled workflow • Integrated touchscreen user control system Memjet technology was designed to deliver speed by bringing the fastest inkjet technology of its kind to the market. Using a completely re-envisioned printhead design along with a custom controller chip and software, each component was engineered to deliver printing speeds unheard of in the inkjet world. iJetColor Press systems are offered exclusively with a comprehensive package that includes an easy to use workflow, expert color matching software built in for a wide variety of readily available inkjet stocks, variable data enabled tools, proven Harlequin RIP technology, professional installation, 24/7 support, and a no-finger pointing quality guarantee. Printware was awarded a “MUST SEE ’EM” Best of Category during PRINT 13 and a “Game Changer” at Graphics of the Americas 2014 for its iJetColor Envelope Press and Workflow. Official Show Daily | PrintingNews.com GRAPH EXPO | September 15, 2015 | 53
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