New Products

Jul 1, 2006 12:00 AM, AP staff

New products from: Videojet, Xitron, ECRM Imaging Systems, DALiM, Canon, Appleton, GoatThroat, Schober USA, Xerox, DirectSmile, SA Intl., Spiel Associates, MBM, PIA/GATF, GFI Innovaations, EPG, Nordson and H.S. Boyd, as well as installations and expansions.

Machinery, Accessories, Services

Inkjet addressing
The Videojet (Wood Dale, IL) 4210 inkjet printing system prints addresses, personalized messages, bar codes and serialized numbers at high speeds. The PC-based controller also can interface with a variety of external equipment. Features include Windows-based front end with WYSIWYG layout software, built-in intelligent stacker control, independent printheads and drop-in replacement for Videojet System 4000.
See www.videojet.com.
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Workflow upgrade
The new 6.04.3 release of Xitron’s (Ann Arbor, MI) Xenith workflow is available for both Xenith 4PDF and Xenith Extreme users and will be the base shipping version for all new Xenith products. The release includes enhancements to preflighting with a new Enfocus library; optional direct driver support for Epson Ultrachrome K3 printers, including the 4800, 7800 and 9800 models; and enhancements to the client software for Mac and Windows platforms.
See www.xitron.com.
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Punch option for four-up CTP
ECRM Imaging Systems (Tewksbury, MA) announced a new punch system on the MAKO 4matic four-page CTP solution designed for commercial printers. The built-in press notch punching option is engineered for MAKO 4matic users with automated slip-sheet removal systems. Users can select a Bacher or Komori punching option. The hardware option supports up to four different dies, though it also can be disabled on the fly to support non-notching presses. Custom punches and configurations are available.
See www.ecrm.com.
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JDF soft proofing
DALiM (Kehl, Germany) DiALOGUE is a soft proofing system designed for Mac OS X. The JDF-enabled soft proofing application enables remote and collaborative viewing and soft proofing of high-resolution files (PDF, PDF/X, PostScript, CT/LW, TIFF, etc.) in real-time via a standard Internet connection. The software integrates with a number of third-party systems. With the DALiM PRiNTEMPO print production system, a printer or print buyer can monitor the status of the production of pages and trigger actions such as the generation of plates or proofs. This can be done with any common browser.
See www.dalim.com.
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New digital presses on the block
At On Demand, May 16-18 in Philadelphia, Canon USA, Inc. (Lake Success, NY) showcased the company’s new digital color presses for the high-end digital graphic arts market. The imagePRESS C7000VP targets high-quality, high-volume professional printers, while the imagePRESS C1 is geared toward creatives and short-run commercial printers.

“The imagePRESS digital press technology represents one of the most anticipated breakthroughs in recent Canon history, and we look forward to product releases later this year,” said Tod Pike, senior vice president for Canon USA’s Imaging Systems Group. Both models are scheduled to ship Q4 2006.

High-quality, high-volume
Canon’s imagePRESS C7000VP digital press, built on the new Canon imagePlatform, reportedly prints 70 ppm in color or black-and-white, maintaining rated speed regardless of media weight or coverage. According to Janet Cain, director and assistant GM, Production Systems Division, Imaging Systems Group, its rated monthly volume is 500,000 to 600,000 pages. At On Demand, she detailed three configurations for various paper capacity needs, using the standard 1,000-sheet paper trays and additional 4,000-sheet decks for a maximum 10,000-sheet capacity (based on 20-lb. bond, letter-size sheets). Finishing options will include two high-capacity stackers, and a plain or saddle finisher with optional trimmer.

Using Canon’s new 5.5-micron “V Toner”—small particle, oil-free pulverized toner—the digital press will print consistent color at up to 1,200 dpi. Advanced fusing technology allows for Gloss Optimization, a technology utilizing lower melting temperature to help match the gloss of the toner to the gloss (or matte characteristic) of the paper, for an offset print look and feel.

On the front end, Canon will offer a Canon controller or one of two imagePRESS servers codeveloped with EFI.

Proofing and short-run color
Canon designed the imagePRESS C1 model to address the proofing, short-run, and production color printing market. It also uses V Toner and applies Gloss Optimization.

The imagePRESS C1 is expected to print up to 1,200 x 1,200 dpi, 256 gradations, at speeds up to 14 ppm color; 60 ppm black-and-white (letter size). A new Advanced Image Transfer Belt provides media flexibility. The C1 will feed sheets sized up to 13 x 19 inches from all standard trays, and an optional paper deck designed for coated media can hold an additional 3,500 sheets.

imagePRESS C1 digital press users also will have a choice of one of three controller options.
See www.usa.canon.com.
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Watermark security papers
Appleton (Appleton, WI) has expanded its line of check security papers with an artificial watermark product, DocuCheck Ghost. The watermark is highly visible in normal light and is readily illuminant under black light. For additional security, PenTick Plus is a swiper pen that reacts with in-paper features to create a distinct authenticating mark that disappears in seconds.

The paper is available in three grades: 24# white DocuCheck Ghost; 25# white DocuCheck Ghost with TonerFuse II and PenTick Plus; and 26# white CB DocuCheck Ghost BP (black print carbonless image). Stock sizes include 8¹/₂, 9¹/₂, 9⁷/₈, 17¹/₂ and 19 inches.
See www.appletonideas.com.
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Adapter for pumps
KidBilly adaptors for Rieke Flexspout are a GoatThroat (New York) advancement eliminating chemical spills and back injuries. Featuring a custom design, the adaptor turns the Rieke Flexspout into a rigid receptacle for GoatThroats and other pumps. This new adaptor allows containers to stay in an upright, fixed position during fluid transfer.
See www.goatthroat.com.
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Converting technology overview
Schober USA (Cincinnati) had released an eight-page, full-color brochure that provides an overview of its paper, film, paperboard, self-adhesive film and foil converting technologies. The literature follows raw materials from roll stock through finished product, highlighting available products to increase productivity along the way, including die cutting, ultrasonic welding, sealing/embossing, punching, cut-and-place, scoring/grooving, gluing/bonding, cutting, collating and product delivery.
See www.schoberusa.com.
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50-ppm DocuColor
Xerox’s (Rochester, NY) 50-ppm DocuColor 5000 prints at 2,400 x 2,400 dpi on a variety of media from 60 to 300 gsm, including coated. Customers choose from three color servers: Xerox FreeFlow DocuSP, EFI Fiery and Creo Spire. See www.xerox.com.
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Create personalized images
Version 3.0 of DirectSmile’s (Berlin) image personalization software offers a new interface, 100 percent real-time design workflow and numerous new layout functions, including layers, transforming grids, set wizard, frame functionality, stylesheets and more.
See www.directsmile.de.
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Signmaking made easy
SA Intl. (SAi) (Philadelphia), a provider of software solutions for signmaking and large-format digital printing, has released the Flexi Family 8 line of signmaking software. Highlights include vividness control, a weedline option, onscreen spell check, improved import/export filters and more detailed job descriptions.
See www.saintl.biz.
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Plastic spiral binding
The Sterling Coilmaster Jr. from Spiel Associates is a tabletop unit that automatically inserts plastic coil, cuts and crimps. The Coilmaster Jr. allows for the speedy binding of books with margins of up to ³/₁₆-inch with round or oval holes. Bind books up to 22 mm in diameter at 500 books per hour. No tooling is required.
See www.spielassociates.com.
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Business card cutter
The BC 10 tabletop business card cutter from MBM Corp. (Charleston, SC) eliminates the need to outsource business card printing. Cards can be formatted on a PC, printed on a standard laser printer and cut to size with the BC10. Ten standard size cards can be cut per page in a single pass.

Features include a 50-sheet capacity, quick setup and operation, LED control panel and self-sharpening blades. Optional features include a perforator and a scorer. See www.mbmcorp.com.
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Drying test is all thumbs
PIA/GATF (Pittsburgh) has developed the Thumb Twist Test Form for evaluating the drying performance of UV and hybrid ink systems. The form evaluates curing, image quality and gloss characteristics. It has been designed in three zones to help understand the curing capabilities of the press.

Simply print the test form on a sheetfed UV/hybrid press, pull a sheet, place your thumb on any number of squares varying in coverage, and twist. If ink or coating appears on your thumb, the sheet is not cured.
See www.gain.net.
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Ink mixing and dispensing
GFI Innovations’ (Gurnee, IL) Magnum automated formation dispenser mixes and dispenses spot color (PMS) paste inks at high speeds.

The key is Magnum’s Accurex disposable ink cartridge, which offers a dispensing accuracy of ±0.001 lb. and a dispensing speed of no more than eight minutes to produce a 10-lb. batch. Magnum’s automated turntable holds up to 18 Accurex cartridges, and each can be changed out in less than 10 seconds.

Because it has no whetted parts, the Magnum can be switched from conventional sheetfed to UV paste or back in about 10 minutes.
See www.gfiinnovations.com.
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Color control
EPG (Centerbrook, CT) has added KeyColor T system to its KeyColor line of remote ink color control systems. KeyColor T provides user-friendly, computerized, touchscreen control of fountain ink keys for sheetfed or web applications. Press operators are able to adjust ink key settings rapidly from a central, streamlined ink desk to speed makeready and reduce waste. When combined with AutoSet presetting software, KeyColor T enables digital data from an imagesetter or CTP system to preset all ink keys for even faster makeready. It also can interface with color-measuring devices to provide closed-loop color solutions for both web and sheetfed presses. See www.epg-inc.com.
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Ventilation system for curing operations
Nordson Corp.’s (Amherst, OH) industrial UV business has introduced the AirShield ventilation system for use with its CoolWave systems to maximize operating efficiency. AirShield captures the hot exhaust air from the lamp head and removes it from the cure zone, eliminating any possible contamination issues in curing applications. The system uses a quartz lens over the face of the lamp head for clean, dirt-free operation and venting of ozone away from operators, for safer operation. It is constructed of stainless steel and bolts easily to the face of the CoolWave lamp head.
See www.nordsonuv.com.
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Offset die cutting
Litho-dies eliminate the need for separate die cutting runs and the expense of precut stock purchases. Manufactured by H.S. Boyd (Tulsa, OK), the dies are custom-made to ensure adherence to the customers’ needs and specifications and are reusable for thousands of impressions. They have several shimstock thicknesses and cutting blade heights for handling irregular shapes. Litho-dies are available in a variety of shapes, sizes and mounting substructures.
See www.hsboyd.com.
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Installations and expansions
Suttle-Straus (Waunakee, WI) has installed a Mitsubishi (Irvine, CA) Diamond 3000R convertible perfector.

Documation (Eau Claire, WI) has installed a PlateRite 4300 six-up thermal CTP platesetter from Screen USA (Rolling Meadows, IL).

Heidelberg (Kennesaw, GA) installations include: a five-color Speedmaster SM 52 with coater at Allegra Print & Imaging (Reno, NV); a two-color Printmaster QM 46 and a four-color Speedmaster SM 74 with coater at Aloma Printing (Winter Park, FL); a Prosetter 74 platesetting device at BABER (Memphis); a POLAR 78 X high-speed cutter at Beiler Printing (Lancaster, PA); a four-color Speedmaster SM 102 with perfector and coater and a six-color Speedmaster CD 74 with coater at The Brandt Co. (Davenport, IA); a two-color Printmaster QM 46 at Delargy’s Office Supply (Charlotte, NC); a Stahlfolder TH 82 at Fong & Fong Printers & Lithographers (Sacramento, CA); a Prosetter 102 CTP system with Single Cassette Loader (SCL) at Georgia Power (Atlanta) and Herald Multiforms (Dillon, SC); a Prosetter 74 CTP device at Jiffy Print (Hartsville, SC); a 10-color Speedmaster SM 102 with CutStar roll sheeter at John Roberts Co. (Minneapolis); a Prosetter 52 CTP system and a four-color Printmaster PM 52 with perfector at Kwik Kopy Printing (Fairfax, VA); a Stitchmaster ST 400 saddlestitcher at Midstates Printing (Aberdeen, SD); Prinect Printready P system with Prinect Medtadimension 5.1, Prinect Prinance MIS and Prinect Signa Station 9 at Northern Ohio Printing (Cleveland); a Printmaster GTO 52 at PIP Printing (Greenville, SC); a POLAR 78 X high-speed cutter at Positive Press Printing (Fayetteville, GA); and a six-color Speedmaster CD 102 with UV capabilities at Southern Converters (Charlotte, NC).