A British book printer, PrintOnDemand-WorldWide, based in Peterborough, has started using Screen’s SC ink with its Truepress Jet520 HD inkjet press. Continue reading “UK book printer adopts Screen SC inks”
Category: Digital
Kodak and Uteco launch Sapphire Evo digital press
Uteco has announced a new hybrid digital press, the Sapphire Evo, aimed at packaging converters and using Kodak’s Stream inkjet technology. It was first shown as a technology demonstration back at Drupa 2016 and is now commercially available. Continue reading “Kodak and Uteco launch Sapphire Evo digital press”
Crispy Mountain MIS comes to UK
The Keyline MIS, which has been written by the German developer Crispy Mountain, is now available in the UK through Cloud to Print ltd. Continue reading “Crispy Mountain MIS comes to UK”
Harlequin RIP updated to support PDF 2.0
Global Graphics has released version 12 of its Harlequin RIP, which boasts a number of features including support for the ISO PDF 2.0 standard that was published last year. Continue reading “Harlequin RIP updated to support PDF 2.0”
Just in time book publishing
HP used last week’s London Book Fair to announce a new set of cloud-based book publishing services called Piazza. This allows publishers to build a virtual warehouse for the management, automation, distribution, print, and direct fulfilment of book orders, while holding zero inventory.
Memjet and Canon cross license technology
Memjet and Canon have signed a long-term, global agreement to cross-license their patents in some areas, though the two companies have chosen not to share any other details. Continue reading “Memjet and Canon cross license technology”
Inkjet inks and offset paper
Last month Canon announced a new iQuarius MX inkset for its VarioPrint i300 series of sheetfed inkjet presses and I thought it would be worth taking a more in-depth look at this.
Mark Andy takes over Presstek
Mark Andy, which mainly manufactures label presses, has acquired Presstek from venture capital firm American Industrial Partners for an undisclosed sum. Presstek is best known for its direct imaging plates and presses and the deal includes these as well as its CtP products and worldwide service network. Continue reading “Mark Andy takes over Presstek”
New Canon inks support offset papers
Canon has developed a new set of iQuarius MX inks for its VarioPrint i-series inkjet printers that it claims will work with offset coated papers for high quality graphic arts applications. Continue reading “New Canon inks support offset papers”
Konica Minolta announces C3080 production press
Konica Minolta has shared details of a new line of entry-level colour production presses, the AccurioPress C3080 series, which will replace the C2070 series. Continue reading “Konica Minolta announces C3080 production press”