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The Printing Charity takes on its first director of services
The Printing Charity has appointed Peter Ashcroft to the newly created position of director of services. It means that for the first time all the charity’s welfare activities are combined into one team, covering the charity’s free helpline, currently available to over 31,000 employees in almost 350 companies; financial assistance for those on low incomes or those struggling to cover unexpected or unaffordable one-off costs; and the charity’s Almshouses for those retired from a career in our sector. Prior to the Printing Charity, Ashcroft worked for the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund as head of community welfare programmes, responsible for the delivery of a suite of welfare services including its relationship, counselling and welfare casework services; its Airplay youth work programme; and a community engagement and social inclusion programme. Printing Charity CEO Neil Lovell said: “I’m very pleased to welcome Pete to the Printing Charity. As the charity approaches its 200th anniversary in 2027, we are looking at how our welfare support and assistance can evolve to be fit for now and in the future. Pete’s appointment will ensure we can be there for people whenever we are needed, in ways that are aligned with the evolving needs of the print industry and allied trades.”
Vanguard Europe extends its continental partnerships
Mirage Group has been confirmed as a new partner for Vanguard Europe, which has committed to grow its operations as part of its mission to continue to replicate the success of its parent company Vanguard Digital Printing Systems, which has installed over 1,000 printing systems across the Americas. It comes on the back of Vanguard Europe appointing Fogepack Systemes its new partner in France. The agreement between Vanguard Europe and Mirage Group, which has its headquarters in the commercially strategic Bulgarian town of Ruse, involves sales, distribution, service and consumables. In addition to covering Bulgaria where the group has warehouse and office premises in Ruse, Sofia, Plovdiv, Varna and Burgas, subsidiary company Mirage MT Ltd will represent Malta from Handaq, while Mirage Group MK - based in Skopje - has responsibility for North Macedonia. It also has a branch company in Serbia. Mirage Group, which provides end-to-end solutions for digital printing and finishing, including software, has been selling digital printing machines since its inception in 2006 and has closed more than 400 deals across
Mutoh launches its first integrated print-and-cut device
Mutoh is bringing out its first-ever integrated print-and-cut device, the XpertJet C641SR Pro, a 24in (630 mm) wide model. Sales of the machine - which got its European premiere at The Print Show - will start in Japan in October. Engineered and assembled in Japan, the
XpertJet C641SR Pro incorporates AccuFine 1600 nozzle printhead for output up to 1200 x 1200dpi, and a drag knife cutting head for precise contour and through cutting. Two adjustable pressure
arms allow accommodating various media width ranges. A built-in grit roller ensures accurate media transport and alignment.
Offering a production print speed of 6.5m2/h at 600 x 900 dpi, the XPJ C641SR Pro includes features known from the Mutoh XpertJet SR Pro 54in and 64in wide printer models and uses Mutoh’s Greenguard Gold certified MS31/MS51 inks. The unit comes with Mutoh’s VerteLith Rip software built around a Harlequin Rip core.
Hybrid Services demos new Mimaki printers
Hybrid Services used The Print Show to provide the first European demonstrations of four new Mimaki machines. The company, Mimaki’s exclusive distributor for the UK and Ireland, introduced the Mimaki CJV200 Series roll-to-roll print-and-cut solvent printers and the TS330-3200DS, a direct and transfer sublimation printer. These, alongside an entry-level flatbed UV printer, the JFX200-1213 EX, and Mimaki’s latest direct- to-film (DTF) solution, the TxF300-1600, will be commercially available in Europe towards the end of 2024.
“These four new printers were created to offer the industry new ways to expand and diversify print businesses with the confidence a high-quality, highly efficient Mimaki solution provides,” said Arjen Evertse, general manager sales at Mimaki Europe.
Using the same print engine as the 330 Series high production models, the CJV200 Series has been designed to be more accessible for printers of varying levels of experience to operate and maintain. There’s an ink saving function that reduces ink consumption, and Mimaki’s Dot Adjustment System (DAS), which automatically
its territories. The 70-strong team includes 16 qualified and certified service technicians and more than 20 sales staff. It also has ISO 9001: 2008 quality management certification. Yiannis Apostolidis, Vanguard Europe’s business development director, said: “With an impressive, proven track record in the large format digital machine sales, Mirage Group is a welcome new addition to our growing network of partners. The agreement covering the territories of Bulgaria, Malta and North Macedonia is another important strategic as we continue to grow business profitably together for our growing number of customers. We see a lot of opportunities ahead through meeting and anticipating all their needs in a partnership approach.” Vanguard has been part of Durst Group since
2020, with its European headquarters in South Tyrol, Brixen, Italy.
completes bi-directional print and media feed adjustments, simplifying media changes and reducing operator errors.
The CJV200 has a print speed of 17m2 /h
and uses Mimaki’s new SS22 solvent ink. It is equipped with Mimaki’s Core Technologies, including Mimaki Advanced Pass System (MAPS4) to reduce banding and uneven colours, as well as the Nozzle Recovery System (NRS). The TS330-3200DS is a 3.2m-wide hybrid
printer, capable of both direct sublimation printing on fabric and sublimation transfer printing on paper. It is equipped with Mimaki’s latest 330 Series engine and is capable of printing up to 150m2 600dpi.
/h at a print resolution of
The JFX200-1213 EX is an entry-level flatbed UV inkjet printer with a print area of 1.2m x 1.3m and offering up to 1,200dpi resolution. It has a maximum print speed of 25m2 supports 6-colour inksets.
/h and
The TxF300-1600 has a maximum print width of 1.6m and also incorporates Mimaki’s Core Technologies. Its inks that are Oeko-Tex Eco- Passport certified.
InkTec unveils new DTF range
InkTec introduced an upgraded DTF range of print solutions at The Print Show. This offering includes the 60cm DTF-T652 and 30cm DTF-A30 DTF printers with two- and four-head configurations, along with a suite of accessories, including an oven/shaker, DTF powder, inks, and film. The solution - which provides CMYK+W printing - has a Fluorine rubber pressure roller to reduce static build-up for precise material feeding and high print quality. There’s a vertical powder shaker with a three- stage heating system. Managing director Joey Kim, said: “The new 60cm DTF-T652 and 30cm DTF-A30 printers bring together cutting-edge technology and user-friendly features, making them ideal for businesses looking to either open up more opportunities by adopting DTF printing or expand their existing capabilities.”
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