Output | Wide-format Print | Equipment

LATEST

Plethora of launches for Fujifilm at drupa 2012

NEWS: Fujifilm has commenced its showing at drupa with a raft of product launches and technological developments. Alongside two new wide-format printers, the company has made advancements in plate manufacturing, UV ink and print-head technology and announced a new charitable initiative.

EFI reveals latest VUTEk and cloud data protection at drupa

NEWS: EFI has unveiled the latest addition to its VUTEk series of wide-format printers, and an extended offering in its cloud-based software solutions at drupa 2012.

EFI R3225 makes world-wide debut at ISA International Sign Expo

NEWS: EFI has introduced the entry-level UV-curable R3225 printer at ISA International Sign Expo.

HP adds white ink and automation to Scitex flat-beds

NEWS: HP has announced a new white ink for its Scitex FB7500 and FB7600 wide-format machines, plus operations software and automated loading.

Distributor DPI looks ahead to Virtu Quantum launch at drupa

NEWS: Digital Print Innovations (DPI) says it is 'looking forward' to presenting the Virtu Quantum from Polytype at drupa in May.

FEATURES

The value of finding a good home

Sophie Matthews-Paul visits Fribourg, where the Virtu range of wide-format printers is now in permanent residence.

Superwide-format printing: now you can feel the quality and the width

Sophie Matthews-Paul assesses the benefits of today's 5m platforms.

Replacing old print equipment: for and against

Production houses usually have two choices when they want to increase their print capabilities.

Printer choices: hybrid or flat-bed – which is better?

It's a bit like deciding whether you want a two- or four-wheel drive car, choosing between a flat-bed and a hybrid printer.

NEWS

'Fine-tuned' Virtu Quantum from Polytype to make debut at drupa

HP announces i-cut support for new Scitex

HP launches new Scitex platforms

McKenzie Clark prepares for busy 2012 with UK's first 5m Virtu RR50

HP to go superwide at Viscom Paris with Scitex

French wide-format house chooses 5m HP machine 'to extend offering'

Pyramid to sell Atech equipment following strategic alliance

PPS Imaging 'expands capacity' with HP Scitex investment

PRODUCT PROFILES

Output road test: Polytype Virtu RR50

On a Swiss roll: There are some interesting options now available in the superwide-format sector. Sophie Matthews-Paul tries out the Polytype Virtu RR50.

EFI Rastek T1000

The EFI Rastek T1000 is a powerful example of an entry-level and mid-range UV-curable printer which uses a strong vacuum table and greyscale print-heads to bring photographic quality on a true flat-bed platform.