Six new models have been unveiled by Canon U.S.A. in its imagePROGRAF lineup that include four new five-color, large-format inkjet printers, and two new large-format imaging systems. These devices offer faster printing speeds, lower operation costs, along with upgraded software for an enhanced user experience particularly in mobile and cloud-based printing applications.
Digital Printing-Wide Format - Roll to Roll
Mac Papers is now a full line distributor for Mutoh wide-format equipment and consumables. Through this partnership, Mac Papers now complements its existing wide-format offering with Mutoh’s full line of solvent and eco-solvent printers, UV curable printers, inks and media for customers across the Southeast United States.
In its latest report, Smithers Pira examines the current state of the wide-format printing industry. The report reveals that the emergence of electronic displays based on flexible electronics is, potentially, one of the most significant threats to the wide-format printing industry.
Canon Solutions America, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Canon U.S.A, outlines the top five questions that a printer should ask when selecting media for a wide-format printer. The white paper “Smart Media Decisions for Your Wide Format Printer,” is also presented.
Rita Kirkeby, head of the sign shop for Mammoth Mountain Ski Area (MMSA), smiles when people assume she takes the summer off.
Canon Solutions America, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Canon U.S.A, explores eight key factors to consider that can add increased risk to purchasing a used wide-format printer in today’s complex digital world.
Potential for wide-format growth and profitability increases with advances in digital wide format technology and new customer demands.
Alvin B. Griffin, director of the Graphic Production Center at Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools, can hardly contain his excitement about the Fujifilm Acuity Advance Select flatbed printer that his in-plant installed in June. And rightfully so, since the printer has already cut production time of 8x4-foot panels from four hours to seven minutes.
An impressive 76.8% of in-plants now offer wide-format printing services, and 67% of them say wide-format work has increased over the past 12 months. What's more, 23% plan to purchase or lease a new wide-format printer in the next year.
Attendees of the SGIA 2013 conference will be the first in the world to experience the new Ardeco fabric printing system from Agfa. Attendees visiting the Agfa Pitman booth will also be able to tour "The House of Asanti," named after the new automated wide format workflow solution.