LF Printing: Dye-Sublimation and Textiles EFI finds perfect printing partnership with UFabrik
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FI (Electronics for Imaging Inc.), has a long history of helping print producers transition from analogue to digital with the print technology, training, service, and support that makes it easy and profi table. Continuing its endorsement of UFabrik textiles for the display, exhibitions, and events sectors, EFI is a global leader in customer focused digital printing innovation, has once again specifi ed UFabrik Soft Blackback Textile as an essential part of its stand design print material. The EFI VUTEk Fabri VU 340i dye- sublimation printer, was used to produce all the walls of EFI’s stand at the RAI in Amsterdam. As the printer offers production level speeds, outstanding image quality and inline fi xation capability, it required a material that could match the quality of the print work. UFabrik Soft Blackback Textile was developed to be the ultimate blackback for direct and transfer dye-sublimation applications, this 100% knitted material has a bright white print surface with anti-scratch black backing and offers the perfect balance between stretch and softness. “We value our partnership with UFabrik, as the quality of the textiles
paired with our technology delivers optimum results, enhancing fabric appearance and vibrancy,” said Tom Lynch, EFI Sr. Applications and Event Logistics Specialist.
The EFI Pro 33r UV LED roll printer was unveiled for the fi rst time at FESPA. The new 3.2-metre EFI™ Pro 33r production- level wide-format roll-to-roll LED printer changes the game again with increased capabilities, faster throughput, and higher-quality imaging. It delivers print effi ciencies that lower operational costs and the cost to manufacture. And EFI’s optional value-added Power Tools add even more versatility to your game. For their live demonstrations, EFI opted to use UFabrik UV Blackback is a high quality 100% knitted polyester-based textile that has a bright white print surface, and a blackout coated reverse. Developed with a high performing anti- scratch coating that allows direct print with UV and Latex technology. Fire rated, this material is the perfect solution for expo walls, frame wraps, and high- quality backdrops for retail exhibitions, and events.
Another reason for EFI deciding on the UFabrik range as the premium choice for printing is the environmental advantages of UFabrik material. The range consists of products that are made made from
UFabrik off ers vibrant color reproduction and high-quality performance. Its diverse solutions, sustainable focus, at an attractive price point.
recycled single-use plastic waste or polymer-based compositions that can be recycled and/or processed through waste- to-energy conversion channels. With the rise of sustainability as a key issue for manufacturers and printing companies alike, combining effi cient machinery with sustainable materials is a factor that heavily contributes toward user’s choice. As a bonus, EFI were also pleased to feature the EFI Q3R dedicated roll-to- roll printer. Designed to take a business beyond, the EFI Q3R was developed to bring you the highest image quality at the highest rated speeds in the industrial roll- to-roll printer market. A robust machine requires a robust material; UFabrik Backlit textile is a woven polyester suitable to produce frontlit and backlit graphics, and compatible with UV and Latex inks. It is crease and wrinkle-free on tension with no bruising or marking when folded, making it a premium material for all backlit applications in retail, events, and exhibition graphics. Fire rated, it is available in widths of 914mm, 1600mm, 3200mm, 5050mm. UFabrik has worked with EFI to ensure that its installed customer base achieves immediate out-of-the-box success with printed textiles. All UFabrik colour profi les are available on the Fiery XF RIP and can be accessed directly from the Fiery Profi les Updater. UFabrik has now created profi les for Caldera users, with ONYX and Rasterlink RIPS to follow for all leading global wide-format UV, Latex, and dye sublimation technologies.
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The EFI Pro 33r is set at a price that will help a company to be more competitive, grow, and profit in the production-level wide format market
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