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Printers set to Affordable fine
cut into UK art media
market
Colourgen is offering up to 20 per cent off the
recommended retail price (RRP) on all cut
Korean supplier of UV direct to media printers sheet and roll-fed media in the new
and cutter/router tables, Dae Young Systems, Hahnemuhle Baryta FB range of fine art
(DYSS) has appointed B&P Graphic Supplies media. The latest addition includes quality
as its distributor for UK and Ireland. B&P, archival photo paper, available from authorised
which has appointed Sun Chemical as a sub- Colourgen resellers with this exclusive
distributor, will distribute the Apollo range of discount. Prices start from £18 for a pack of
UV combination and flatbed printers and the 20 A4 sheets and under £70 for a 17in by 12m
X7 range of cutter/routers. roll.
President of DYSS, Hank Park, said: “We
DYSS chose B&P Graphics as its UK distributor for its
Product marketing manager for Colourgen,
chose B&P Graphics because of its focus on
focus on customer education and product support
Melanie Enser, comments: “The smooth
customer education, commitment to product surface and glossy coating of this new media
support and proven demand-creation have been crying out for and, while they may is reminiscent of Hahnemuhle’s traditional
capabilities.” seem insignificant in isolation, they can add up fibre based (FB) paper, which was a favourite
The company's Apollo series UV digital to a big reduction in spoilage and time taken per of artists centuries ago. The 350gsm inkjet
printers comprise a choice of five models, from job, in a busy production environment.” version meets the highest possible standards
a printing width of 1.6m up to 3,200mm. As Equipment sales manager for Sun Chemical, in terms of picture quality and durability and
part of its portfolio, DYSS offers a full Mike Farmer, added: “Our customers’ will be a popular addition to the fine art
packaging solution with a 24-head flatbed applications vary enormously from vehicle range.”
printer, able to punch registration holes in rigid graphics and estate agent boards to high
board, a sheet feeder able to flip the board and quality POS advertising and exhibition llll colourgen.com
feed directly to the cutter, which then takes its graphics. The Apollo series provides the right
registration positions from the back of the mix for price and performance with peace of
board for creasing and V-cuts. mind provided by B&P’s team of experienced
Managing director, B&P Graphic Supplies, engineers. This coupled with the extra usability
Andrew Wilson, said: “We have been features on the Apollo, is a real bonus for
disappointed by a lack of labour-saving features production houses.”
in the machines on the market. Some of the
innovations on the DYSS Apollo are features we llll www.bpgraphics.co.uk
Combined portfolio spans print industry
Canon and Océ have agreed to combine their innovation. I am proud Canon intends to team
printing activities through a self-funded cash up with Océ, based on our customers and
offer by Canon for all the shares of Océ. technology and the staff that have shaped our
Canon’s president and COO, Tsuneji Uchida, company for generations.
said: “Through the merger we will realise clear “In the consolidating global printing
benefits, not only in the area of R&D, but also industry, this combination will deliver scale in
in terms of product mix and marketing and are R&D, manufacturing and distribution. The
confident that this combination will contribute combined organisation provides us with
greatly to our goal of becoming the overall access to a sales network in Asia as well as
number one presence in the printing industry.” opportunities in Europe and the United
Océ’s CEO, Rokus van Iperen, added: “There States.”
is a great fit between our companies, which Hahnemuhle Baryta FB fine art media is available with
share a strong commitment to technology and llll www.canon.co.uk a 20 per cent discount from Colourgen
Calendar highlights big
benefits
Printed entirely on Revive stocks ranging from 25 to 100 per cent
recycled content and using an assortment of gloss, silk and coated
finishes, the Robert Horne Group 2010 calendar features a Lilliputian
world of printing and office life.
The calendar showcases the qualities of print that can be achieved
on Revive recycled paper and board, as well as the scope and
flexibility of the brand. Devised by Wigwam Design and produced by
L&S Printing, the calendar is available in both wall and desk versions.
Copies can be requested on-line.
Robert Horne's 2010 calendar highlights the big benefits of its Revive recycled stock llll www.roberthorne.co.uk
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