PRINTING United Product Showcase

The show floor at PRINTING United will be packed with global product launches and North American debuts. Here are highlights of just some of the systems and substrates you can expect to see on the show floor.

Canon Océ Colorado 1650

Canon Océ Colorado 1650
The 64˝ Océ Colorado 1650 printer from Canon Solutions America boasts a new version of Canon UVgel ink formulated for maximum flexibility by increasing the ‘stretchability’ of each cured ink droplet. Océ FLXfinish technology is a new approach to LED curing that allows operators to choose between a matte or gloss output for each individual print to achieve different finishes, without the need to change inks or media. This allows ink savings up to 50%, unattended production, the ability to produce more in less time without sacrificing quality, one machine with two finishes, and reduced rework.  — Booth 7016

Ricoh Pro TF6250

RICOH Pro TF6250
The RICOH Pro TF6250 features one-touch automated daily maintenance and diverse substrate flexibility. It can reach production speeds up to 1,248.6 sq. ft./hr., and accommodates media up to 4.3˝ thick. Easy operation and automated daily maintenance keep workflows moving, helping further accelerate ROI.  — Booth 7001

Mimaki JFX200-2513 EX
Mimaki’s JFX200-2513 EX flatbed printer offers new features, such as a draft mode that enables a maximum print speed of up to 12 boards/hr., and three staggered printheads that allow for simultaneous printing when using white and clear inks. Compatible with RasterLink6 Plus software, this model also offers a 2.5D print function to create textured graphics up to 0.5 mm in height. — Booths 5216, 5616, 5620

Roland Garment Printer
The VersaSTUDIO BT-12 — Roland’s first direct-to-garment printer — can print full-color graphics, including photos, logos, and text, onto t-shirts, tote-bags, interior décor items, and more. It’s small footprint allows businesses to produce personalized products within locations where space may be limited, like retail shops, kiosks, gift shops, and special event venues. — Booth 4616

Colex Sharpcut Pro

Colex Sharpcut Pro
Colex is unveiling the Sharpcut Pro SX1732 (5.5x10.5-ft.) Flatbed Cutter and Sharpcut Creator SX1717 (67x67˝). The Sharpcut Pro and Sharpcut Creator offer faster speeds, a new design, and a 4˝ wider and 4˝ longer cutting bed. They preserve the same steel welded frame, triple interchangeable tool head, energy efficient vacuum system, vision registration camera, and software, with the ability to add tools and router options. — Booth 8816

Mutoh XpertJet 1641SR
The Mutoh XpertJet 1641SR 64˝ eco-solvent, single head, 4-color (CMYK) printer, is a newly designed platform with features designed to increase user-friendly operation and maintenance. Automatic bi-directional alignments, a touch panel, added LED lighting, and an upgraded media feed flange are all designed to offer a high production, high-quality printer. It is paired with Mutoh’s MS41 eco-solvent ink, which offers a larger color gamut, durability, and improved dot gain. — Booth 4404

EFI Pro 30f Flatbed
The EFI Pro 30f flatbed printer has a 120x79˝ bed, and is the first EFI printer with the ability to print on media up to 4˝ thick. It features four colors plus dual channels of white standard and multi-layer printing, using UltraDrop technology with variable grayscale 7-21 picoliter imaging for precision dot placement. —Booth 8233

Summa L3214 Cutter
Summa America’s L3214 laser cutter covers a 3.2m (10 ft., 5˝) width, and stands out with the on-the-fly cutting concept, which combines continuous scanning of the material with continuous cutting. This saves the operator a considerable amount of time without compromising on quality. An edge detecting de-reeler ensures a constant feed avoiding distortions in the material. — Booth 8841

swissQprint Karibu

swissQprint Karibu
Karibu from swissQprint has a number of features that make it an efficient, versatile, and reliable tool. There is a light box next to the printing area for immediate quality control of backlits, and the fully integrated Mesh Kit makes full bleed and mesh printing a clean business. The dual-roll option doubles productivity by processing two rolls parallel. — Booth 8845

Xanté X-32 UV

Xanté X-32 UV Printer
The Xanté X-32 Industrial Production UV Printer is a heavy-duty, six-color, high speed UV-curable flatbed inkjet printer. It prints on any large object or irregular surface, including coroplast, clear acrylic, foam board, wood, painted steel, aluminum, corrugated boxes, even small 3D objects like pens, balls, tags, and tiles — all at 720x1,200 dpi. It’s got a 36x24˝ print area and prints up to 118 sq.ft/hr. It accommodates media up to 11.02˝ deep. It features high-speed UV curing with dual-wide UV LED lamps.  — Booth 3604

Riso VALEZUS T2100 Cut-Sheet Inkjet Printer
The new Riso VALEZUS T2100 is a full-color, cut-sheet inkjet printer. By connecting printer engines to print the front and back sides respectively, the VALEZUS T2100 achieves a fast double-sided printing speed of 320 ppm or 19,200 pages per hour. The VALEZUS T2100 offers a compact footprint and is easy to use and maintain. It is equipped with two high-capacity feeder/stacker units, each capable of feeding and stacking up to 4,000 sheets (total of 8,000 sheets). The two units can be switched while the printer is active, allowing users to load/unload paper without stopping the job. Also, the stacker unit is equipped with a jogger mechanism and dedicated cart, enabling smooth transition to post-processing after printing. — Booth 10935

Challenge Champ 185

Challenge Champ Cutter
The Challenge Machinery Co. is introducing the new “Champ” series of paper cutters. The 15˝ Champ 150 and 18.5˝ Champ 185 are portable floor model and free standing hydraulic guillotine cutters that deliver a major improvement over traditional lighter-duty electric cutters. The Champ 150 has a manual backgauge and the Champ 185 will be available in both manual and programmable models. — Booth 8503

MBM VRCut Ready Triumph Cutter
MBM Corp. is debuting the VRCut Ready Triumph Guillotine Cutter line, which takes an innovative approach to document finishing workflows by integrating prepress PDF creation software with a Triumph guillotine cutter connected to a visual guidance system that also automatically controls the back gauge.  Operators of any experience level can use VRCut Ready Triumph cutters without lengthy training or ramp up programs. — Booth 10355

Duplo DC-618 Slitter/Cutter/Creaser
The new automated Duplo DC-618 slitter/cutter/creaser offers significant enhancements over its predecessor DC-616 Pro. The PC controller software and LCD control panel interfaces have been enhanced, making them more intuitive and user-friendly. It can perform up to 6 slits, 30 cuts and 20 creases in a single pass. Processing speed has been boosted from 10 to 23 sheets per minute and paper weight specifications have increased from 350 to 400 gsm.  — Booth 8408

CET Color Q5-500 3 Row Flatbed
CET Color is highlighting the Q5-500, featuring three Row White-CMYK-Varnish simultaneous output. The overall productivity of this solution is raised more than 30%, which gives more alternatives for customers facing the market with growing need for speed. Better performance, strong embossing, and glossy varnish abilities contributes to fine artwork.  — Booth 8038

Marabu M Revo

Marabu M Revo Printer
Marabu North America is introducing the M Revo, a single-pass, semi-automatic printer designed for cylindrical objects. It features UltraJet, designed for the complete range of substrates: glass, plastics, powder coat, and stainless steel. The M Revo’s printheads require one revolution per color, providing a print speed up to 90 parts/hr. — Booth 5021

EnCore Rigid Foam Board
EnCore is showcasing its half-inch rigid foam board, available in white-black-white, white, black-on-black, and white-black-black. Its polystyrene core bounces back once cut, giving a clean, uniform edge, while providing more rigidity than 3/16˝ thickness. The white surfaces are clay-coated, and the black-on-black surfaces are acid-free. It is now available in 60˝ widths, and standard sheet sizes range from 20x30˝ up to 60x120˝.   — Booth 7231

Nekoosa Mojave Dry Erase Overlaminate
Mojave Dry Erase Overlaminates are Nekoosa products that help enhance overall graphic depth, while protecting printed materials from UV radiation, environmental elements, and general abuse. The dry erase overlaminates provide an optically clear covering, intended to protect substrates applied to indoor surfaces. — Booth 4121

Fisher Textiles GF4022 Nirvana Purity Shine
Fisher Textile’s GF4022 Nirvana Purity Shine is a soft signage fabric for frontlit framing systems with a glossy surface and a pigment coated white-back for complete opacity, with a built-in finished back that eliminates the need for liner. It is available up to 126˝ wide, weighs 9.5 oz/yd2, and is flame retardant. — Booth 8033

Drytac Polar Chrome
Drytac announced the global availability of Polar Chrome, a 3 mil (75 micron) reflective satin silver PET film. Thanks to its compatibility with eco-solvent, solvent, latex, and UV printing technology, and availability in rolls up to 60˝ wide, it is ideal for a variety of applications. — Booth 6224

Onyx Graphics ONYX 19 Software
Onyx Graphics Inc., is showcasing ONYX 19, the newest version release of the company’s wide-format RIP and print workflow software. The Spark Engine is a new performance platform, bringing RIP speed increases up to 400%, and printer performance increases up to 200%. DeviceLink+ is a new system of color management controls to achieve consistent color across an entire site without the need to read in new swatches or use a color measurement device. — Booth 6816

S-One Squid Textile
Squid is a self-adhesive, transparent textile for window graphics that offers a unique effect for high-end retail, hospitality, and corporate environments. It can be used to display messaging, reduce glare and heat from the sun, and create privacy for meeting rooms. The UV and eco-solvent compatible material is treated with an antibacterial coating, trims easily, and goes up with a simple dry installation technique. S-One is the U.S. distribution partner for Squid. — Booth 6910

Kodak Metallic Clear Ink
Kodak has now added Metallic Clear Dry Ink to its speciality ink portfolios for use on the NexPress and Nexfinity digital presses.  This versatile ink is a transparent material that can be combined with CMYK inks to achieve metallic effects such as silver, bronze, copper and more. Metallic Clear Dry Ink can also be used to simulate pearlized stocks, but with the ability to use a much broader selection of substrates than what is typically available as pearlized material. It can be used in multiple ways within the same printed piece, enabling highly differentiated applications. — Booth 11938

INX INXhrc

INX INXhrc
INX International Ink Co. is showcasing INXhrc natural-based water, solvent, and conventional offset inks. They are formulated to replace petrochemically derived elements with clean, renewable, and sustainable ingredients without sacrificing machine processing and performance. They contain no allergens, nanomaterials, flurochemicals, fanal pigments, heavy metals, latex, or PTFE. — Booth 10555

OneVision Wide-Format Automation Suite
OneVision’s Wide-Format Automation Suite is a software solution that combines a flexible workflow management system with an extensive prepress package, and technologies such as nesting, tiling & paneling, or a cut line manager. As a result, users benefit from a perfect interplay between presses and software, as well as less waste, higher throughput, and faster production times. — Booth 11553

Vycom Celtec Woodgrain
Vycom Celtec Woodgrain material adds a new dimension to digitally crafted signage by enabling PSPs to offer a wood looking surface. Easily decorated using inkjet or screenprinting processes, it is more weather, impact, and insect resistant than wood, and will not warp, cup, or split. It is also lighter than wood, reducing shipping and material handling costs.  — Booth 7644