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Streamlining ink support
To consolidate and broaden its ink availability within the UK, Sun Chemical has appointed IGS UK as main distributor for its Streamline wide-format ink-jet formulations.
With an increasing number of printer users wanting to source supplies independently, the decision to appoint IGS as UK distributor for Streamline inks brings added support to customers who want the benefits of using formulations from a
renowned manufacturer. IGS UK’s Nick Wintle
commented: “Our knowledge of the wide-format sector, coupled with the diverse range of products and services we source for our sales channel, means we are positioned perfectly to offer Sun Chemical’s inks through our reseller network.”
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Pressing ahead with CA media
Neschen has added a self- adhesive inkjet film with a Color Alliance (CA) coating to its range. Printlux PVC matt CA adh features a standardised CA coating, designed to ensure colour accuracy and reliability in production. The coating is also expected to save material, time and costs with minimum profile preparation time for new media. General manager of the Color Alliance in Vlotho, André Kapsa, added: “The aim of the Color Alliance is to make the workflow on all printing systems as efficient as possible with simple, reliable colour management.” Due to the standardised CA coating, colour profiles can be made available independent of the
Neschen's latest self-adhesive film features a standardised CA coating
media manufacturer. Even for large format digital printing, all that is then required is information on the printer and ink system used.
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Ink makes ecolabelling easy
One stop-shop for proofing solutions
Working in conjunction with suppliers such as Canon and EFI, Robert Horne has created a full proofing package designed to offer hardware, software and all the necessary consumables to install and run a complete proofing system.
Robert Horne is able to offer the 24in Canon iPF6100 or 48in Canon iPF8100, both available with technical support, delivery, placement and suitable training. To complement the Canon printers, Robert Horne offers software packages from EFI in the form of Colorproof XF RIP software and Spot Colour module.
Completing the package is a range of dtec proofing papers including a new Fogra colour standard approved grade. The standard dtec paper is a semi- matt photo paper, while the dtec Hi-Res Matt Paper is a PEFC certified, bright white, matt coated photorealistic paper. Finally, dtec Fotobase Universal Satin or Gloss is a PEFC certified, brilliant white, premium quality, professional photobase paper with satin sheen or high gloss finish.
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EFI’s Vutek QS series R ink has been approved by the Nordic Ecolabelling Board and print companies may now refer to it when documenting their application for a Nordic Ecolabelling license. In order to achieve this status, printing companies agree to follow certain criteria, including the use of approved media and ink. Commonly known as the Swan logo, the Nordic Ecolabel covers 66 product categories, including printing businesses. Over 200 printing companies throughout Sweden, Norway, Iceland,
Denmark and Finland are ecolabel-licensed, demonstrating that they and their entire supply chain meet a number of environmental requirements. The voluntary approval process for inks consists of tests for environmentally harmful substances, health hazards, problematic chemicals, volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and heavy metals such as lead and mercury. Vutek QS series R ink is thought to be one of the first inks to be approved.
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A winning idea
Inca Digital celebrates its 10th birthday this year with the launch of the Inca Digital Excellence Awards (IDEAs) to recognise the creative effects produced using Inca printers. The contest is open to the hundreds of companies that have invested in Inca Eagle, Columbia, Spyder and Onset printers since 2000.
Robert Horne offers a one- stop-shop solution for in- house proofing requirements
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Inca Digital CEO, Linda Bell, said: “Ten years is a landmark that could not have been achieved without the support of our innovative customers. We're proud of what we've achieved and to mark the anniversary, we're giving
our customers the chance to feel proud too by winning an IDEA.” To showcase what companies have produced, there are five IDEA categories chosen to highlight the potential of digital print: POS/POP, display graphics, décor, decoration/speciality products and special effects. Winners of each category will receive a VIP trip to Fespa Munich, 22 to 26 June 2010, to receive their award at Inca's 10th birthday party and discover the overall IDEA trophy winner.
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