Product Roundup

Epson announced its new 64-inch SureColor S-Series solvent printers with a bulk ink system – the SureColor S60600L and the SureColor S80600L. Enhancing productivity while supporting a low total cost of ownership, the SureColor S60600L features a four-color bulk ink pack system and the SureColor S80600L features a 10-color bulk ink pack system, providing double the ink capacity of previous generations for a remarkably low ink cost per milliliter and minimized waste when compared to Epson cartridge systems. The new printers will be on display in Epson’s booth (#5410 and #5610) at PRINTING United in Dallas from Oct. 23-25.“High print volume users are looking for lower running costs, without sacrificing on features and quality,” said Matt McCausland, product manager, Professional Imaging, Epson America Inc. “Leveraging this new bulk ink system, we are able to provide double the ink capacity of the current SureColor S-Series solvent printer line, meaning lower ink costs, high ink efficiency and longer unattended print runs, while still maintaining the quality our customers have come to expect.”The SureColor S80600L is a premium print solution capable of hitting 98.2 percent PANTONE coverage.1 Both new models offer over 30 percent better ink efficiency than comparable latex solutions,2 and produce outstanding decals, labels, banners, and more at an incredible $0.165 per milliliter. With included ONYX Thrive and industry-leading reliability, the SureColor S60600L and S80600L make it easy to meet the needs of high-production print environments.

Wooster, Ohio-based Metromedia Technologies (MMT) is driving greater value and productivity with its newest superwide-format inkjet printer addition. The company has used roll-to-roll solutions from Electronics For Imaging Inc. for several years, and is now installing an EFI VUTEk 5r+ roll-to-roll LED inkjet printer. MMT’s purchase is the 300th installation of EFI’s current-generation roll-to-roll LED printer platform, and EFI recognized MMT for the milestone achievement at the Printing United tradeshow in Dallas.“In our business, quality and productivity are key,” said MMT President William Ishida. “Our new VUTEk 5r+ printer meets both requirements and opens the door for us to create new solutions for our customers. The LED imaging on the printer gives us more options in the range of materials we print on, while the finishing solutions we have added will help streamline operations and allow us to continue to meet turnaround time demands while increasing our production volumes.”Designed to offer the lowest total cost of ownership and the highest image quality at the highest rated throughput speeds in its class, the 198-inch wide roll-to-roll printer delivers fast production speeds up to 5,160 square feet per hour. The printer’s advanced “Cool Cure” LED imaging saves money and resources, requiring significantly less energy compared with mercury arc UV or latex inkjet printing. The printer’s 7-picoliter UltraDrop Technology provides superb transitions, vignettes, skin tones and shadows. The printer also has new white ink printing modes for faster speeds compared with the original EFI VUTEk 5r model. In addition, the VUTEk 5r+ provides higher ink densities, a larger color gamut and overall better print quality.EFI VUTEk LED roll-to-roll printers help display graphics professionals thrive in a wide range of applications. Users have the option to create outdoor graphics and vehicle wraps covered under the 3M MCS Warranty using co-branded EFI-3M inks and certified 3M media and installation procedures. The 32-year-old MMT has always innovated, from its initial creation of a printing process that could deliver repeatable large format digital images in 1987, to its use of flexible face vinyl for outdoor advertising, to its adoption of the latest digital printing advancements. Today, the company produces all types of outdoor advertising, from transit and building signage to billboards, event signage and 3D props and extensions. “We are pleased to be working with MMT and are thankful for them and for all the customers who have helped us reach this milestone,” said Ken Hanulec, vice president, Worldwide Corporate Marketing, EFI. “We believe it is important to ensure EFI is contributing our best technology to support innovation leaders like MMT in their efforts to move the market forward. Working together, we can increase the breadth of high-quality digital printing solutions MMT delivers.”

SYNNEX Corporation that it has expanded its relationship with Canon U.S.A., Inc. as one of the first authorized distributors of the company’s WG7200 series. The series offers a competitive lineup of multifunction inkjet printers that enable partners to expand their portfolio in the A3 printing market. “We are pleased to be at the forefront of offering Canon’s innovative WG series of products to the channel,” said Gary Palenbaum, executive vice president, product management, SYNNEX Corporation. “The agreement enables resellers and dealers to deliver leading solutions designed to streamline workflow for business professionals with the expertise and support of our dedicated team for on boarding and enablement.”SYNNEX is well-positioned to help partners sustainably grow their printing businesses across a variety of markets including education, design and production. The Canon WG series supports a variety of media types including envelopes, long paper and matte photo paper, as well as various paper weights and sizes up to 13 inch by 19 inch. For small businesses, the user-friendly multifunction printers are designed to optimize printing solutions that bring efficiency and ease to the workday. Through its simple, intuitive touch screen and self-serviceable design, the series delivers easy setup and effortless maintenance for increased uptime, providing customers with a solution that values time and convenience.“As a company committed to innovation and developing solutions designed to meet and exceed customer needs through offerings like the WG series, we look forward to working together with SYNNEX to deliver our high-quality solutions,” said Christopher M. Antoci, director of sales, Canon U.S.A. Inc. “We are pleased to supply authorized distributors like SYNNEX with technology built to expand their product portfolio and drive more business and profitability, while also offering their customers exceptional solutions.”

Axcient launched Axcient X360, a converged backup platform for MSPs offering one experience for Axcient products and services. The new platform will provide single sign-on and a common user experience for MSP management of Office 365 backup, protected sync and share, and BCDR. The announcement was made in conjunction with IT Nation, taking place this week in Orlando, Florida.“We are excited to unveil the Axcient X360 platform where MSPs can use all of our products in one place with a common experience,” said David Bennett, chief executive officer at Axcient. “Our team unified the Axcient product suite into one platform to provide our partners with a frictionless experience and unmatched TCO for data protection. With Axcient’s new platform our partners will have one experience to protect everything.”According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor 93 percent of the companies that experience a significant data loss are out of business within five years, and 80 percent fail within a year. However, the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration reports that 58% of small and medium-sized businesses aren’t prepared for data loss. IDC Research says companies need a backup strategy for applications, files/folders and Microsoft Office 365. Without it, businesses are exposing themselves to risks such as ransomware, accidental loss of data, lack of data control, compliance exposures, and threats to business continuity. Committed to protecting businesses from data-loss and acting as their last line of defense, Axcient is making it easy for MSPs to provide solutions needed to protect their clients with Axcient X360. The platform provides the following new benefits for MSPs:

Kyocera Document Solutions America, Inc.announced the launch of the KIP 600 Series of color wide-format print systems, the KIP 660 and KIP 650. In partnership with KIP, a leading global supplier of digital printing and scanning solutions for color and monochrome wide format documents, we are providing one of the most advanced, innovative wide-format technologies in the industry today. The KIP 660 and KIP 650 both deliver high-speed output and superior image quality in a compact, space-saving design (25% less space), allowing them to fit in more locations. The KIP 660 and KIP 650 produce D/A1 size prints per hour in full color, black and white or in mixed sets. Both systems have two media rolls and top/front image stacking, a 12” Smart System K touchscreen, allowing busy environments to benefit from greater productivity and workplace efficiency without interruption. The KIP 660 does come standard with a high-quality color scanner. The KIP 600 Series utilizes the KIP Contact Control Technology. This technology allows for the exact control for placement of toner particles through direct contact at every stage of image development, helping to ensure the highest level of accuracy and precision quality in the production of every color or black and white image. The KIP 600 Series are energy efficient with reduced emissions and the ability to recycle exhausted supply containers. This helps provide a low total cost of ownership and an enhanced user experience. These products also have a reduced carbon footprint and are ozone free. All KIP print systems utilize a single software solution, KIP ImagePro, which is designed to simplify every stage of the color and black & white wide format workflow. KIP ImagePro provides job creation, image capture, and reproduction for print intensive environments. One application, one solution.“We have a great partnership with KIP and with the launch of the KIP 600 Series, that partnership continues to grow”, said Franchesca Balbuena-Fullman, Product & Research Marketing Manager for Kyocera. “With this launch, we now have a full line of production wide-format devices available on the market today.”KIP wide format print systems are a complete solution for any organization requiring the need to copy, print, or scan large-sized documents including technical drawings, floor plans, renderings, maps, and much more.

Epson America, Inc. announced that it will add two new Wireless Monochrome Supertank models to its business Supertank portfolio – the WorkForce ST-M3000 multifunction and ST-M1000 single function Supertank printers. The new monochrome printers allow workgroup environments to save up to 75 percent with low-cost replacement bottles vs. mono laser toner – about 1/3 of 1 cent per ISO page vs. 2 ½ cents.1 Epson also announced WorkForce Pro Supertank printers, which include the Epson WorkForce Pro WF-C5790 color or WorkForce Pro WF-M5799 monochrome printer with up to two years of ink in the box2 and a two-year hardware limited warranty.3 Additionally, Epson is adding the WorkForce EC-C110 wireless mobile printer to its business portfolio, the lightest and smallest color mobile printer.4 The new ST-M1000 and WF-C5790 will be on display at PRINT 19 in Chicago. Powered by Epson’s PrecisionCore printing technology, the new ST series Monochrome printers offer hassle-free, cartridge-free printing with easy-to-fill, supersized ink tanks. The ST-M3000 and ST-M1000 include enough black ink to print up to 11,000 pages5 in the box. They also feature fast print speeds at 20 ISO ppm (black) and a fast first page out while delivering ultra-sharp text and remarkable image detail. WorkForce Pro Supertank models the WF-C5790 and WF-M5799, powered by PrecisionCore, will include a set of starter Replaceable Ink Packs along with additional replacement ink packs in the box. The WF-C5790 Supertank Bundle will include enough ink to print up to 20,000 ISO pages black and 15,000 ISO pages color in the box.6 The WF-M5799 Bundle will come with enough ink to print up to 30,000 ISO pages black in the box.7“Epson offers a broad range of business inkjet solutions to meet the printing distribution needs of our channel partners, whether it’s to print in color or black and white,” said Alan Chen, product manager, Epson America. “The expansion of our Supertank business portfolio with cartridge-free monochrome printing solutions and WorkForce Pro Supertank models as well as a new mobile printing solution and broadened partner benefits open up new sales opportunities for our partners to offer alternatives that provide competitive costs per page and lower energy consumption.”The lightweight WorkForce EC-C110 mobile printer can be easily transported in bags and briefcases for worry-free printing on the go. This powerful, portable printing solution is fully rechargeable via USB or AC adapter and can provide even greater print volume when paired with the optional external accessory battery. Plus, with built-in wireless connectivity and Wi-Fi Direct8, the EC-C110 allows users to easily print presentations, invoices, contracts, and more from the convenience of their smartphone, tablet or laptop.

Laser printer parts manufacturer Metrofuser has announced it has developed one of the largest archives for laser printer firmware. Metrofuser’s engineers developed a process to rewrite firmware to flash cards allowing the company to stock popular versions of Laser printer firmware. Since 2010 the company has been archiving multi generations of printer firmware. In the past suppliers had to pull firmware from whole unit printers or formatters, Metrofuser has become one of the only companies worldwide that can burn laser printer firmware on demand. This solution allows printer service technicians to fully control laser printer firmware upgrades and roll backs.“What’s exciting is that in 2010 we developed a process to extract the firmware and save it. Prior to that time, companies were limited to whatever firmware was physically available,” said Will DeMuth, chief of operations. “Printer service providers can custom order firmware version and receive it in a flash card format.”Since firmware changes are one of the top printer problems, the firmware library has become an extension of the companies printer service advisory program. Some of the top printer service organizations in the U.S. work with Metrofuser to gain access to the archive. The company has created images of popular laser printer firmware, so printer service technicians can get the latest version or a particular version. If the OEM ever makes firmware updates unavailable as they typically do, Metrofuser will still have them in stock, maintaining an endless supply. This applies to any model that stores its firmware on a Compact Flash card. In addition Metrofuser also maintains a physical embedded firmware stock for legacy and the latest printers.

Katun Corporation is pleased to announce the introduction of a wide variety of products for numerous OEM applications.Katun Performance monochrome toner for use in Konica Minolta Bizhub 458e/558e/658e-series machines provides OEM-equivalent image quality and yields at a significant cost savings versus OEM toner. This product has been tested and approved in Katun’s Research and Development laboratory in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to ensure it meets Katun’s high quality and performance standards. Katun has also expanded its broad range of toner cartridges for use in HP applications, with the introduction of monochrome toners for use in four HP Laserjet printers: HP LJ Pro M102/M130-series machines (OEM PN CF217A), HP LJ Pro M203/M207-series machines (OEM PNs CF230X and CF230A), and HP LJ Enterprise Flow M 631/632/633/607-series applications (OEM PN CF237A). These remanufactured toner cartridges provide outstanding print quality and performance. In addition, Katun has recently introduced several individual service parts, including heat insulating sleeves, bushings, main charger assemblies, main charger kits, picker fingers and more, for use in numerous OEM applications including Sharp, Copystar, OCE, Muratec, Konica Minolta and Kyocera.Katun products may be ordered by phone, fax or email, or via the Katun Online Catalog – the one-stop Internet resource that allows registered customers to locate and order thousands of Katun products while viewing real-time information about their orders and accounts

.Xerox announces two new optional capabilities for the iGen 5: the extra-long sheet (XLS) and Fluorescent Yellow Dry Ink.“These enhancements are designed to increase the versatility, productivity and scalability of our clients’ existing investment in the Xerox iGen 5. Coupled together, they make the iGen 5 the most versatile digital color production, cut-sheet press available in the market today,” said Tracey Koziol, senior vice president of Global Offerings, Xerox.The iGen 5 XLS enables up to a 35-inch sheet size, prints at rated speed and has production feeding and stacking. With extra-long capabilities, printers can deliver more pieces per sheet, increasing application productivity of the iGen 5 by up to 25 percent. Print providers can increase the versatility of the iGen 5 by targeting additional applications such as 4-panel brochures, book covers, banners, large-format clings, panoramic artwork and multi-up printing.Printers also now have the option to utilize the iGen 5’s fifth print station to run Fluorescent Yellow Dry Ink in addition to orange, green and blue gamut extension colors as well as white and clear.“The way colors are printed continues to evolve as toner technology becomes increasingly more sophisticated. As a pioneer in toner and color technology, Xerox has spearheaded developing new capabilities that allow printers to push past the boundaries of commodity print, without sacrificing productivity or quality. The Fluorescent Yellow Dry Ink for the iGen 5 is another example of this,” Koziol added.Expanding the press’ color capabilities enables print providers to offer a distinct selection of spot and flood effects, photo and color enhancements and watermarks. Specially formulated to glow under UV light, this ink also provides optionality for high-value jobs such as Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) caution and safety signage, book covers, dust jackets, folding cartons, direct mailers and collaterals. When running specialty effects, Xerox FreeFlow Core batches jobs by Specialty Dry Ink, ensuring the flow of work is seamless.