New Products
By Mark Vruno -- Graphic Arts Online, 6/1/2008
Peak UV P3 third-generation system met the global market at drupa. “Our goal is to increase the ease and availability of UV production—and at the same time reduce energy costs and carbon emissions for printers,” notes CEO Steve Metcalf. The patent-pending system is designed to make UV printing easier. Engineering achievements increasing its durability and performance include multi-axial “MAX” motion to maximize thermal durability of moving components, “self-healing” shutters that self-align to reflectors in the face of ongoing physical stress in the press, and “inline anodes” that protect against water corrosion of internal components. airmotionsystems.com
Utopia Two: Xtra Green (U2:XG) is now available In gloss, dull and matte finishes. Part of Appleton Coated's expanded paper line, the blue-white sheet includes 30% post-consumer waste in all weights and is made with power from renewable sources. A 120-lb. cover weight has been added. Utopia is SFI Certified (standard on some grades, with an upcharge on others; extra recycled content is available). A “Green Made Simple” downloadable brochure explains eco-initiatives and chain-of-custody certification in plain English. utopiapaper.com.
Xitron Navigator GPS 8 workflow for Harlequin RIPs, ExpressConnect Web submission and online proofing solution,TotalProof Raster plug-in and on-demand printer support (including Xanté Illumina and Xerox Phaser 7400) are among offerings being shown at drupa. Navigator GPS 8 is based on Harlequin-RIP core technology, with support for PDF 1.7 and XPS page description languages. ExpressConnect offers a Web-based job submission and online proofing solution, so customers can submit files 24/7 and have them automatically preflighted. For PostScript files submitted, the integrated PDF Creator generates a normalized PDF and then preflights. Prices begin at under $10,000. xitron.com
Jeti NanoJet UV grand-format digital printer is described as a “true flatbed” print by manufacturer Gandinnovations. It employs 24 of the latest silicon nozzle Spectra high-performance inkjet print heads. Each 15-picoliter head is engineered to deliver high-resolution droplets. Printing at speeds of 220 sq.ft./hr., the NanoJet has a print area of 4×8´´ and prints in six colors at 800 dpi, using the firm's UV-curable branded inks. A vacuum table holds rigid materials up to 2´´ thick firmly in place. The specially designed table uses a linear motion system to control movement, improving register and resolution accuracy. It's geared for display printing on glass, acrylics, dibond, aluminum, wood, steel, coroplast, formboard and styrene. The printer is making its debut at drupa this month. Gandinnovations product line also includes the Jeti 3324, a 24 Spectra print head, roll-to-roll solvent printer with several technological upgrades, including an automated head-wiping system that keeps ink flowing. The model is available in dye-sublimation versions. gandinnovations.com
Dynagram's inpO2 v.3.0, introduced at drupa, is imposition software for Adobe Acrobat. The software adds new modules for ganging optimization and imposition planning via automatic layout calculation. The latest version also introduces Check Points, a built-in monitoring system designed to alert users to potential problems with their imposition layouts. In addition, the company showcased its DynaStrip imposition software version 5.2 working within a JDF workflow with MIS and RIP partners in drupa's CIP4 JDF Pavilion. Demonstrations highlighted how JDF files produced by the MIS systems are processed and imposed in DynaStrip 5.2, then how JDF imposition data is passed on to the RIP for processing. www.dynagram.com
Unifoil highlights its eco-friendly nonlaminated UniLustre substrates for packaging and printing applications in a product reference guide (shown). The foil- and film-free nonlaminated papers boards, and plastics are recyclable and offer a reduced carbon footprint, the company says. The guide is printed on recyclable UniLustre multidimensional, metallized board. Unifoil says using nonlaminated UniLustre materials for packaging and printing applications results in both waste and source reduction because no film or foil is incorporated into the finished product, enabling recycling and lowering shipping costs. unifoil.com
magicolor 7450 grafx from Konica Minolta is a desktop-sized printer with adequate speed and quality to handle brochure printing, promotional publishing and commercial-quality documents. It processes media up to 140-lb. index and features a 120,000 print monthly cycle. An optional automatic duplexer delivers two-sided printing on pages up to 12.2518´´ in size. Direct photo printing is available from PictBridge-compatible cameras. A built in Emperon controller features a 733 MHz G4 CPU. kmbs.konicaminolta.us
REPAK and Flip-Pak are green additions at Shorewood Packaging, a business of International Paper. The new packaging solutions for CDs and DVDs were developed under the firm's greenchoice Environmental Solutions program for sustainable packaging. The lighter weight disc packaging reduce freight costs, material costs and waste, compared to traditional jewel boxes. Both REPAK (shown) and Flip-Pak options are made from third-party certified, renewable virgin paperboard or recycled board. The packaging is also manufactured with inks and coatings made from renewable sources, giving the product added recyclability and sustainable qualities. shorewoodpackaging.com
ColorWave 600 is the world's first wide-format, color TonerPearl printer (beads of toner that melt and jet) based on a new patented Océ CrystalPoint hybrid technology, which combines toner and inkjet. The ColorWave 600 also is the first commercially available large-format, full-color printer able to run a variety of media, including uncoated plain paper and recycled stock, says Océ. Media capacity is up to six rolls and print width is 42´´. The manufacturer says the TonerPearl printer is four to six times faster than conventional inkjet products. Océ cites InfoTrends predictions that this device could represent a major turning point in the wide-format technical document market—from CAD plots and GIS documents to full-color posters and business graphics. It is being displayed at drupa. oceusa.com
