FEATURE
EFI
VUTEK FABRIVU 340I
This is an advanced, aqueous dispersed dye-sublimation printer. Features
include a new platen and extraction system that enables in-line heat press
sublimation directly from the printer.
polypropylene, solid plastics, aluminium, wood and glass among others. Unlike
UV printing technology, which creates a thick layer of ink that completely covers
the material, HP’s water-based Latex Inks preserve the look and feel of the
media, and delivers odourless prints that are both safe for the environment and
the printer operator.
www.midcomp.co.za
EFI customers gain greater convenience and value, as it is available at a price
that is less than the cost of a comparable printer and heat press purchased
separately. Plus, the combined printer/heat press system uses less floor space
than would be required with separate printing and sublimation stations.
www.gsw.co.za
FUJIFILM
ACUITY B1
This is a versatile, high-quality modular printer for short-run graphic display
work. It is built on the very latest UV technology and features new and exclusive
Fujifilm Dimatix QFR print heads, delivering 7 picolitre drop sizes. Offering
exceptional print quality and high productivity at an accessible price point, it will
appeal to a broad range of print businesses.
INCA DIGITAL ONSET X PLATFORM
The platform features the best of Fujifilm inkjet technology and high quality
Fujifilm UV ink, including Uvijet LM, a new low migration ink range designed
for printing to secondary food packaging and corrugated retail displays. The
platform also now boasts a brand new Inca Digital robotics system.
HP DESIGNJET Z PRINTER SERIES
The new HP DesignJet Z6 and Z9+ Printer series is designed to easily maximise
printing performance for amazing photo output. By tightly integrating the
materials, hardware and software, the new printers offer amazing photo quality
and print permanence with fewer inks to simplify manageability and reduce
costs. The new vertical trimmer is featured on select models to optimise output
in addition to other innovative technologies for rapid high-quality production
from professional photo quality prints to retailer signage.
www.graficomp.co.za
KORNIT DIGITAL
STORM HD6
Kornit’s HD print engine, combined with the NeoPigment Rapid ink, leads to
significant reductions in ink consumption and cost per print. The Storm HD6 will
reduce both by approximately 30% compared to the Storm Hexa. The new cost
per print levels make the HD systems an attractive choice for screen printers and
digital printers for print runs betw een one and 500 copies.
www.rexxscreendigital.co.za
www.fujifilm.eu/za
M&R
GRAFITYP
WALL DECORATION FILMS
Grafiprint wall decoration films were developed for application directly onto
painted or plastered wall. The cast version can even be applied directly onto
brick or concrete walls. The M-Series is a complete range of monomeric print
films. The Grafiprint M-series includes transparent films (matte and glossy,
which can also be used as a laminate), and white matte and glossy films (with
transparent or with grey adhesive). AE38C can be applied with extreme ease, as
it has a much better slideability.
DS-4000 DIGITAL SQUEEGEE
This hybrid printing solution combines high-resolution digital printing with the
speed and savings of screen printing. Complicated artwork can be set up and
printed quickly with a minimum of screens and without costly separations or
custom ink mixes. The Digital Squeegee prints a high resolution CMYK image on
top of an inexpensive screen-printed underbase on a variety of fabric types.
www.mrprint.com
MARABU
Grafiprint FLOORPRINT is a white 230µm monomeric print film with a special
anti-skid surface. Grafiprint LM112P is a white glossy monomeric print film,
which has been developed for ‘print and cut’ applications. Grafitack SBT is a
beige 230µm PVC sandblast stencil for ‘medium-duty’ sandblasting jobs, e.g.
on plastic, stone, glass, wood, etc. The film comes with a removable acrylic
adhesive, which guarantees a clean removal after sandblasting. Available in
610mm x 25m and 1220mm x 25m.
Products are available by request only at this stage.
www.maizey.co.za
HANDTOP
WHITE-CMYK-VARNISH SIMULTANEOUS OUTPUT
HandTop White-CMYK-Varnish simultaneous output, the company’s latest
varnish solution, has a range of features. These include: more convenient
editing, more efficient output, high speed printing, scratch-free varnish output,
constant pre-curing and independent UV power control.
The following are possible for phone cover applications: fine-art white layer,
high precision digital printing, strong embossing and scratch-free varnish.
www.clearsol.co.za
HP
HP LATEX R2000
The HP Latex R Series merges the flexible printing capabilities of HP into
rigid printing. The series brings unparalleled speed and quality to a wide
range of rigid materials, such as foam boards, foam PVC, cardboard, fluted
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MARA TECH MGO BAKING INK
This is ideal not only for glass, but also for screen and pad printing on metal
where high resistance to chemicals is crucial. The ink contains silicone, and is
therefore suitable for both first and second surfaces, in particular for container
and flat glass. As a single-component product, it ensures highly reliable printing
processes. It is ideal for sensitive goods, such as baby bottles, drinking glasses
and medical accessories. The two-component Mara Glass MGLA was developed
for second surfaces on flat glass items, for example smartphones, input systems
(touch panels) and outdoor user interfaces, including control units for ships and
boats, and digital map terminals.
MARA PANEL MPA
This range of specialty decorative inks feature an outstanding opaque white,
plus a deep, non-conductive black developed for printing on the back (second
surface) of popular PMMA or PC plastics. Mara Panel MPA displays very high
electrical resistance to avoid interference with the input system’s functionality.
Furthermore, the range has been tested for resistance to water vapour and to
common cleaning agents from leading manufacturers. In many cases, household
appliances feature plastic panels within a metal housing.
Marabu’s new Ultra Pack UVFP is the first ink officially approved (by Swiss
Quality Testing Services, SQTS, a certified institute) for migration-sensitive PE/PP
plastics, the materials most widely used for packaging foodstuffs. Moreover, the
very high reactiveness of UVFP inks ensures rapid drying and printing speeds of
up to 4000 containers per hour.
Marabu for Screen and Pad Printing Applications: www.chemosol.co.za
Marabu for Digital Printing and Coating Applications: www.nsds.co.za
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