The latest news, features and comment from the world of wide-format printing from Output, an authoritative and independent magazine for the signage and graphics industry.http://www.outputmagazine.com/wide-format-print/The new Océ Arizona 600 series of UV-curable flat-bed printers will make their world-wide début at FESPA 2013 next week, Canon has announced. The four new models in the range will supersede the Océ Arizona 550 series.http://www.outputmagazine.com/wide-format-print/equipment/printers-1.6m-to-3.2m/canon-launches-new-oce-arizona-600-series-at-fespa-2013/Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:00:00 GMT The organisers of Viscom Düsseldorf have announced the return of the Superstar competition, designed to reward originality in point-of-sale and display applications. Winners will be featured, as in previous years, in a special area at the show, which runs from November 7th to 9th.http://www.outputmagazine.com/wide-format-print/intelligence/events/viscom-dusseldorf-recommences-hunt-for-display-superstar/Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:00:00 GMT Drytac has confirmed a new distribution deal with Antalis ahead of FESPA 2013, where Antalis will showcase Drytac's products on its stand. The agreement will come into effect on July 8th 2013, from which date Antalis will exclusively distribute Drytac's entire range of films and adhesives in the UK and Ireland.http://www.outputmagazine.com/wide-format-print/business/suppliers/drytac-inks-exclusive-uk-and-ireland-distribution-deal-with-antalis/Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:30:00 GMT Pod Iberia will launch two new models in its MTex line of specialist textile machines at FESPA 2013, the company has announced. The 3.2m-wide MTex 5032 direct-to-textile machine is 'perfect' for light-boxes, home décor and flags, while details on the MTex Turbosub are yet to be released.http://www.outputmagazine.com/wide-format-print/equipment/printers-1.6m-to-3.2m/pod-iberia-gears-up-for-twin-mtex-launches-at-fespa-2013/Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:15:00 GMT Carrick Signs says its investment in two HP Scitex FB500 printers has helped it increase throughput by 150 percent, as well as boosting its revenue. The popularity of the five-year-old company's offering means it has had to move to bigger premises to accommodate the second of its two flat-bed machines.http://www.outputmagazine.com/wide-format-print/equipment/printers-1.6m-to-3.2m/twin-hp-machines-boost-business-at-carrick-signs/Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:00:00 GMT Wide-format software provider Caldera has announced a series of launches and updates for FESPA 2013, taking place at London's Excel on June 25th to 29th. Among the new products is a web-to-print solution dedicated to wide-format printing and a specialist textile printing solution.http://www.outputmagazine.com/wide-format-print/equipment/software/caldera-reveals-raft-of-launches-and-updates-for-fespa-2013/Fri, 14 Jun 2013 11:30:00 GMT Canon has launched a new tool designed to help PSPs demonstrate the value of print, using findings from its latest Insight Report and independent market research. The calculator will help determine the return on investment of customer campaigns, the company says.http://www.outputmagazine.com/wide-format-print/business/companies/canon-helps-psps-to-show-value-of-print-with-roi-calculator/Thu, 13 Jun 2013 17:30:00 GMT Mimaki has announced a further addition to its line-up of launches at FESPA 2013, in the shape of the UJV500-160 UV-LED machine. The 1.6m-wide printer features a brand new LUS-200UV ink-set, formulated jointly with 3M.http://www.outputmagazine.com/wide-format-print/equipment/printers-1.6m-to-3.2m/mimaki-ujv500-160-gets-european-launch-at-fespa-2013/Thu, 13 Jun 2013 16:00:00 GMT Kiian Group has announced the launch of two new ink products for the textile market from its digital subsidiary. Digistar Hi-Pro and Digistar E-Gold inks will be demonstrated for the first time at FESPA 2013 at London's Excel on June 25th to 29th.http://www.outputmagazine.com/wide-format-print/intelligence/events/kiian-unveils-new-digistar-textile-inks-for-fespa/Thu, 13 Jun 2013 14:30:00 GMT The organiser of UK specialist photographic trade show Focus On Imaging has confirmed that the 2013 show was the last. Mary Walker Exhibitions made the announcement at the end of May following the final show in March this year.http://www.outputmagazine.com/wide-format-print/applications/photography-and-fine-art/mary-walker-exhibitions-bids-farewell-to-focus-on-imaging/Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:30:00 GMT A new generation of solvent-based printer is in town, whose price-to-performance ratios are bringing the fight back to latex. Barney Cox considers engines around the £20,000 mark and how their value can be determined.http://www.outputmagazine.com/wide-format-print/equipment/printers-1.6m-to-3.2m/solvent-strikes-back/Wed, 12 Jun 2013 13:00:00 GMT Cheshire fine art printing and framing specialist Venture Productions is the latest supplier to become a certified 'Digigraphie by Epson' printer following its recent purchase of an Epson Stylus Pro 9900.http://www.outputmagazine.com/wide-format-print/business/companies/digigraphie-certification-is-a-valuable-venture-for-winsford-printer/Tue, 11 Jun 2013 16:00:00 GMT On a trip to China, the Verdigris Project's Laurel Brunner is pleasantly surprised to find that students from Shenzhen Polytechnic in Guandong province, China, have a big appetite for environmental standards.http://www.outputmagazine.com/wide-format-print/business/education-and-training/going-green-in-guandong-the-verdigris-blog/Tue, 11 Jun 2013 13:00:00 GMT Amari Digital Supplies (ADS) has released a new swatch book, called Digital Media: the Complete Works, intended to help British sign and display printers discern which substrate will match best with the intended application before they buy.http://www.outputmagazine.com/wide-format-print/equipment/media/ads-releases-substrate-guide/Tue, 11 Jun 2013 10:00:00 GMT Creative software provider Corel will showcase its flagship CorelDraw Graphics Suite X6 at FESPA 2013 this month, taking place at London's Excel from June 25th to 29th. As well as live demonstrations and daily workshops, the company will be running a 20 percent discount promotion.http://www.outputmagazine.com/wide-format-print/equipment/software/corel-heads-to-fespa-with-coreldraw-price-promotion/Mon, 10 Jun 2013 13:00:00 GMT 3M will unveil the first two products in its 'game-changing' new Envision range at FESPA 2013, the company has announced. The eco-friendly series will feature films and laminates manufactured with sustainable and biodegradable materials.http://www.outputmagazine.com/wide-format-print/intelligence/events/3m-to-reveal-eco-friendly-envision-line-at-fespa-2013/Fri, 07 Jun 2013 16:00:00 GMT Durst will be bringing its latest high-speed ink-jet machines to FESPA 2013 this month, aiming to showcase why its printers are 'the most productive [UV-curable] flat-beds'. The flagship Rho 1000 series is expected to be the star attraction on Durst's stand.http://www.outputmagazine.com/wide-format-print/intelligence/events/durst-announces-fespa-line-up/Fri, 07 Jun 2013 14:00:00 GMT Graphic display and packaging materials manufacturer Hexacomb has announced that it will be showcasing its Falconboard honeycomb-core board at FESPA 2013 later this month. The Falconboard product is suited to display applications of all kinds and can be used to create furniture and three-dimensional lettering.http://www.outputmagazine.com/wide-format-print/intelligence/events/hexacomb-soars-into-fespa-2013-with-falconboard/Fri, 07 Jun 2013 10:00:00 GMT Agfa Graphics is set to showcase a new model in the :Jeti Titan series of UV-curable printers with the launch of the 3.1 x 2m :Jeti TitanX at FESPA 2013 in London, which will feature moving-table flat-bed technology.http://www.outputmagazine.com/wide-format-print/equipment/printers-1.6m-to-3.2m/agfa-promises-ultimate-production-flexibility-with-jeti-titanx-launch/Thu, 06 Jun 2013 18:00:00 GMT When it comes to productivity, do more printers equal more throughput? Sophie Matthews-Paul considers whether a single high-end machine always performs better overall than a fleet of lesser units.http://www.outputmagazine.com/wide-format-print/equipment/printers-1.6m-to-3.2m/more-or-less-the-productivity-conundrum/Thu, 06 Jun 2013 14:00:00 GMT