Digital Printing-Wide Format - Roll to Roll

Canon Solutions America launched its new ProCare after-sales service program for users of the Canon Colorado wide-format printers.

Epson introduced a new generation of production-class SureColor T-Series wide-format printing solutions. Six new SureColor T-Series 24-, 36- and 44-inch models are slated to launch later this year with the SureColor T7770D 44-inch dual roll printer available first.

Epson introduced a new line of SureColor P-Series photographic and graphic art wide-format printers. The models are designed specifically for high-volume photo fulfillment, retail photo labs, poster, and graphic art production.

At one time, the only consideration when looking at digital printing with water-based inks was whether it was dye- or pigment-based. Fast forward to today and the choices are much broader and diverse. When deciding what printer or ink technology, remember it’s all about application, application, application.

Now, more than ever, the interior décor of a space can mean the difference between calm, happy patients who are easier to treat, and panicked, depressed patients who present additional challenges on top of whatever problems have brought them through the door. And interior décor is something wide-format printers can help with.

The new Avinci CX3200 is a dye-sublimation roll-to-roll printer that can print either directly to textile or on transfer paper. It delivers high productivity and a consistently vibrant print quality on a wide range of polyester-based fabrics.

The new, entry-level EFI Reggiani BLAZE printer from EFI made its debut at the ITMA Asia show in Shanghai. The printer offers a low-maintenance, continuous recirculation ink system equipped with a level sensor and degassing as well as a printhead crash protective system for longer printhead life and superior uptime.

FUJIFILM North America Corp., Graphic Systems Division, launched the Acuity Ultra R2.

Mimaki provided its take on a handful of imaging-focused segments, and announced new technologies and a new initiative.

Here are 10 tips on the pitfalls to watch out for when adding large-format, and how to set yourself up for success.