Printing Pulse
April 2018 Wide-Format & Signage 7
New Latex and UV Optimized Fabrics
Up to 16 Feet Wide from Fisher Textiles
Fisher Textiles introduced six new fabric medias that are optimized
for Latex and UV printing. Th ese fabrics are available up to 16 feet
wide, and are also stocked in smaller widths to accommodate a
range of Latex and UV printers. New styles include: GF 7100 Bannyl
Lite, GF 7200 Bannyl, GF 7300 DS Bannyl, DD 4141 Paradise B.O.B.,
DD 7170 Diverse and DD 7180 Banner Lust.
Th e three Bannyl fabrics are named for their cross between a fabric
banner and a vinyl; they have the durability of vinyl but are PVC
free and more environmentally friendly than vinyl. All deliver high
print quality with Latex and UV inks.
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LogoJET Donates Direct-to-
Substrate Printer to SGIA
LogoJET donated a UV2400 UV-LED Direct-to-Substrate
model printer to SGIA for testing and usage. SGIA will
use the versatile printer to learn more about UV ink adhesion
by printing on unique substrates using a variety
of printing techniques. SGIA will share that information
with the printing industry through a comprehensive instructional
program.
“Th is is an incredible acquisition which we will use to
drive the industry forward through education,” said Ray
Weiss, Digital Imaging Specialist at SGIA. “We are very appreciative
of LogoJET for their generous gift .”
Th e UV2400 produces vibrant full-color imprints on
virtually any substrate, including most materials, colors
and fl at and dimensional products. It also allows operators
to print a white underbase, build texture and utilize other
unique printing techniques with clear and primer inks.
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Successful SGI Dubai Boosts
Drytac Sales in Middle East
Drytac recently exhibited at Sign & Graphic Imaging Middle East,
which took place at the Dubai World Trade Centre. In conjunction
with the company’s UAE distributor Wellcare Infotech, Drytac
showcased a wide gamut of its high-quality, self-adhesive vinyls
for multiple graphics applications - with great success. Drytac’s
Polar cast air gloss vinyl was also used in the popular car wrapping
demonstrations on the Wellcare Infotech stand. On a daily
basis, vehicle graphics were printed on Drytac fi lm by an Epson
SureColor SC-S Series machine and applied to a BMW Z-Series car,
creating a stunning colour-changing eff ect.
Steve Broad, Europe and Asia Sales Director at Drytac, commented:
“We’ve been attending this event for the past three years
and our high quality, cost-eff ective products are very well received
in the Middle East. Following the event, Wellcare Infotech
has seen a spike in both interest and sales of our easy to apply Drytac
products. An excellent partnership and an excellent show.”
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Fuji Xerox Launches Wide-Format
Monochrome Multifunction
Device Lineup
Fuji Xerox Asia Pacifi c will begin its regional launch of fi ve models
of the DocuWide 6057/3037 series, A0 monochrome multifunction
devices, with enhanced print speeds, and resolution. Th e new
series aims to help enhance workfl ows, and output for industries,
such as architecture, engineering and construction, which require
fast, high quality and multi-site printing operations.
Th e new series features a secondary Ethernet port that enables
shared usage between two diff erent networks, such as an intra
company network and a separate network for guest users. Users
can securely access the DocuWide 6057/3037 series from their mobile
PCs with the option of specifying a device in a diff erent physical
location. By enabling secure printing and scanning at external
premises, the new wide-format series brings forth a more fl exible
and effi cient manner of working.
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