Wide-Format Upgrade in Scranton

By Bob Neubauer

The University of Scranton Printing and Mailing Services recently upgraded its wide-format capabilities with a new 44" HP DesignJet Z9⁺. Compared to the seven-year-old HP Designjet Z5400 it replaced, images are much sharper and brighter, thanks to the new printer’s nine ink colors. It’s also much faster and includes a vertical cut feature. It can apply a clear gloss coating to protect images exposed to the weather.

The in-plant has been using the DesignJet Z9⁺ to print directional signage mounted on foamboard, retractable banners, and lots of posters, including posters on satin cloth that faculty members take to conferences.

“This summer we will be working on lots of retractable banners for Admissions: 100 small tabletop banners, 25 midsize tabletop banners, and then about 15 floor size banners,” says Director Valarie Clark.

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Bob has served as editor of In-plant Impressions since October of 1994. Prior to that he served for three years as managing editor of Printing Impressions, a commercial printing publication. Mr. Neubauer is very active in the U.S. in-plant industry. He attends all the major in-plant conferences and has visited more than 170 in-plant operations around the world. He has given presentations to numerous in-plant groups in the U.S., Canada and Australia, including the Association of College and University Printers and the In-plant Printing and Mailing Association. He also coordinates the annual In-Print contest, co-sponsored by IPMA and In-plant Impressions.