KIT & MEDIA / NEWS 14 email: news@printmonthly.co.uk PrintMonthly printmonthly PrintMonthlyMagazine May / June 2023 - Issue 342 Canon has launched its new Colorado M-series, two roll-to-roll large-format graphics printers that are modular in speed configuration and media handling. Users can choose from various output speeds with the Colorado M3 offering a cruising speed of 29m2 per hour and maximum print speeds of 111m2 per hour, and the M5 offering 40m2 per hour and maximum print speeds of 159m2 per hour. Both models can be upgraded from one speed to the other temporarily for production peaks, or permanently; they can also be upgraded with Canon’s new UVgel white ink option and with FLXfinish+ matte/gloss inks for CMYK prints. Canon launches new modular Colorado series Line Cut hails its new HP Latex 800W Israel-based print service provider Line Cut has highlighted the HP Latex 800W printer as a significant new investment for the company as it further proves the expansion of the printed textile market. With live events and spaces needing to wow more than ever following the pandemic and the emergence of digital locations like the metaverse, new display solutions are becoming increasingly requested. Line Cut has hailed the HP machine as it has allowed the company to take on new work and gain customers in a number of different sectors. 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. Josero adds acuity Prime to portfolio Vivid Laminating Technologies, manufacturer of finishing kit for print, packaging, and point of sale, is celebrating a large order from Royal Mail. Duncan Cross, sales executive at Vivid Laminating Technologies is responsible for the sale which saw Royal Mail invest in a total of four VeloBlade Nexus 2516 machines. The Veloblade Nexus range is made up of wide-format digital die-cutting machines which help to automate production, increase efficiency, and diversify business. Starting from sizes 1,800mm by 1,600mm, the VeloBlade Nexus range comprises various systems which can work with substrates up to 25mm in thickness. Two systems have been installed at Royal Mail’s Super Hub in Warrington and the other two at its Midlands Super Hub in Northampton. The Warrington-based Super Hub is capable of processing over 80,000 parcels a day whilst the latter can process over 1 million items daily. Duncan Cross, sales executive at Vivid, says: “The VeloBlade Nexus systems are initially to be utilised for the manufacture of York sleeves for Royal Mail’s roll containers across the business. “The VeloBlade Nexus was seen as the perfect solution for Royal Mail’s requirements, with Vivid’s responsiveness, flexibility, and all-round ‘can do’ attitude being highlighted as strong contributing factors to Vivid securing the order.” Vivid celebrates Royal Mail install Royal Mail will use the four VeloBlade Nexus 2516 machines from Vivid Laminating Technologies to manufacture York sleeves for its roll containers The Fujifilm Graphic Communications Division of Fujifilm Corporation has announced that its Revoria and ApeosPro C toner presses are now commercially available in the UK. Launched in 2021, the manufacturer says its Revoria range enjoyed early success with strong sales across Europe. Bringing the range to the UK is now hoped to extend Fujifilm’s reach within the European printing industry. “After long anticipation, we’re excited to be bringing the Revoria brand to the UK,” says Mark Lawn, head of POD Solutions at Fujifilm Graphic Communications Europe. “Customers across Europe are already enjoying the benefits of these versatile, high quality presses with their huge potential for creative applications and I am excited to see this continue across the UK.” Fujifilm has also appointed Spencer Green, who has 15 years of experience in professional print sales at Canon, as Head of POD for the UK to support this growth. Fujifilm brings its Revoria toner presses to the UK Document solutions company, Kyocera UK, has announced four new printers from its ECOSYS range, including the company’s first carbon-neutral printers. The PA4500x, PA5000x, PA5500X, and PA6000x have been released with a variety of new features including new controllers, enhanced security, auto certificate management, and trusted platform module authentication procedures. The PA6000x series is Kyocera’s first to be supplied carbon-neutral as standard, following the company’s commitment to sustainability pledges. The release follows Kyocera’s launch of its Carbon-Neutral Printers and MFPs and Carbon-Neutral Managed Print Services in late 2022. Kyocera states it will offset the carbon of every device sold in the PA6000x series plus the consumables used over the printer’s standard-rated lifetime. This goal is achieved via the company’s partnership with carbon offsetting consultancy MyClimate. Customers of Kyocera can also register for a carbon-neutral certificate to demonstrate their commitment to sustainability on top of the low energy use and flexible printing features. Kyocera releases its first carbon-neutral printers By Carys Evans
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