KIT & MEDIA / NEWS 14 Issue 246 - April / May 2023 www.signlink.co.uk signlink signlink signlinkmagazine Canon has announced a new solution for large-format printing in small working spaces. The new imagePROGRAF TC-20 is a compact desktop large- format printer than can fit on a desk or shelf, making it ideal for home or office printing. The printer is capable of 100 A4 sheets or 50 A3 sheets of plain paper continuously, or roll paper of up to A1+ sizes. The printer is targeted to the ultra-low volume market, being described as best for the architecture, engineering and construction, education, and hospitality sectors. Canon launches a desktop LF printer Celebrating art with swissQprint Nyala 4 Art publisher and online retailer King & McGaw has installed a swissQprint Nyala 4 in order to deliver the performance and quality required for its business. The Sussex-based company serves end-users via its own website alongside over two dozen white label websites. The Nyala 4 was chosen due to its speed of production, capabilities, and reliability. With over a dozen machines already in-house, it was imperative for King & McGaw to have a machine capable of high-resolution printing in order to maintain its strong reputation. Manufacturer of print hardware, Mimaki, has launched its first direct-to-film (DTF) printer with the announcement being made at its Global Innovation Days event. Aimed at the decorated apparel segment, the TxF150-75 direct-tofilm inkjet printer made its EMEA debut at Printwear and Promotion LIVE! Designed around Mimaki’s 150 Series, the new TxF150-75 has a built-in circulation system and degassed ink pack design to prevent common DTF issues. Mimaki has also produced its own range of water-based pigment inks (PHT50). Mimaki launches first direct-to-film printer Wide-format equipment distributor Josero (a Soyang Europe business), has been named as a Fujifilm Acuity Prime partner to supply the range to the UK. This appointment follows the news that Soyang Europe began selling the Acuity Ultra R2 in the UK in May 2022. Featuring maximum print speeds of up to 150m2/hr and low energy LED curing, the Fujifilm Acuity Prime can print onto various rigid and flexible media options. The machine also features five dedicated vacuum zones and jettable primer. In terms of consumables, Fujifilm’s Uvijet HM UV LED inks are recommended with this machine and are manufactured in the UK at the world’s largest UV ink plant. “The Fujifilm Acuity Prime is the perfect high production, high quality flatbed addition to Josero’s offering,” says Sarah Winterbottom, group sales director of Soyang/Josero. “It’s a great time for us to be strengthening our partnership, as businesses are looking for versatility, efficiency, and quality in a cost-effective solution.” Andy Webb, UK sales manager for Wide-Format Inkjet at Fujifilm UK, adds: “We are delighted to have Josero on board as a Fujifilm Acuity Prime partner.” Josero will supply the Fujifilm Acuity Prime flatbed to the UK market alongside the Acuity Ultra R2 By Carys Evans Josero adds Acuity Prime to portfolio FPL Signs has recently purchased its third VeloBlade cutter from Vivid Laminating Technologies. The company has installed a VeloBlade Nexus wide-format digital die-cutting system in order to expand its sign-related cutting and routing capabilities. This will particularly enhance the company’s work using wide-format substrates such as vinyl, Foamex, ACM, and acrylic. Part of the Sandhurst Autoprint Group, FPL Signs’ most recent purchase joins its pre-existing VeloBlade Volta and VeloBlade Nexus digital die-cutting systems. Nick Brooks, operations manager at FPL Signs says the company opted for the VeloBlade Nexus due to its functionality, versatility, and because of the existing Vivid kit already in use within the group. “We felt confident using the system and the fact that the Nexus came in at a cost-effective price point made sense for us to invest in,” he says. Another selling point for FPL Signs was the quality of service received from Vivid and Brooks describes Vivid’s service engineer Matt Milnes as “extremely efficient in his workings”. “Along with the technical support team, we are working towards advanced use of the VeloBlade Nexus’ capabilities,” Brooks adds. FPL Signs has praised Vivid’s technical support team and is working towards advanced use of the Nexus By Carys Evans FPL Signs invests in third VeloBlade Designer and developer of self-adhesive films, APA, has revealed it will present a new limited-edition colour from its ULTRAJET series at the upcoming WrapFest event. Taking place on April 26th and 27th, WrapFest will see leading market suppliers display and demonstrate the latest products for the vehicle and graphics industry. The demonstration of the limited-edition colour from APA comes after the launch of the GEMSTONE series presented at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, and also the APA SIGNATURE COLLECTION in collaboration with Paint is Dead. APA’s ULTRAJET line is constantly growing and has over 60 effects including Ultra-Gloss, Matt, Sparkle, Metallic, Carbon 3D, Super Candy, Gemstone iridescent, and the limited edition Signature Collection. Specific colours can also be developed on request. Applicators from APA will be on hand at the inaugural WrapFest to provide visitors with demonstrations. APA will reveal a new limitededition colour in its ULTRAJET range at WrapFest in April By Carys Evans APA to reveal limited edition colour at WrapFest
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