November 2010

  • Published On: November 1, 2010

    Jet Set Eco Ink from Inkjet Set can be easily poured over the original OEM ink with no ink compatibility problems. The ink can be color matched and produces saturated colors. Jet Set Eco Ink has superior dot gain control and is designed for high-speed digital printing. SOURCE Inkjet Set

  • Published On: November 1, 2010

    By Udi Nachmany In my first column, I highlighted HP’s Latex inks as an ideal solution for the emerging application that is indoor textile signage printing. My second column argued that HP has an optimal offering for all types of textile signage, with Latex printers for indoor and the HP Scitex XL1500 Dye Sublimation Upgrade [...]

  • Published On: November 1, 2010

    By Shane Huiet For a print service provider (PSP), it’s critical that your printer is running—especially if it’s needed around the clock. Wide- and grand-format printers are complicated machines, and, as with anything involving ink, moving parts, circuitry and human error, they can breakdown. Breakdowns mean costly production delays, equating to missed deadlines, damaged reputations [...]

  • Published On: November 1, 2010

    Orajet Series 3951HT High-Tack Cast PVC Digital Media from Oracal USA works with hard-to-stick, rough or textured, low-energy substrates, such as kayaks or ATVs. The film is suitable for long-term, solvent inkjet printable graphic applications requiring a gray, permanent adhesive. Orajet is good for seven years and comes in a gloss finish. SOURCE Oracal USA

  • Published On: November 1, 2010

    The high-performance, energy-efficient UltraSharp U3011 display from Dell improves color representation and viewing angles needed for visually intensive work. The display provides connectivity options and a lockable stand with adjustable height, swivel and tilt. The 30-inch monitor incorporates PremierColor to provide consistent, accurate and precise colors. SOURCE Dell

  • Published On: November 1, 2010

    New woven, laminated banner material from Heytex reduces environmental damage because it does not rely on glue or adhesives. The material is available in frontlit and backlit options, and combines non-curl properties with high material strength. A new non-curl PVC laminated banner material is also available from Heytex. SOURCE Heytex

  • Published On: November 1, 2010

    SubliSlate from Conde Systems is the newest offering in the DyeTrans family of sublimatable products. SubliSlate is a new substrate for dye-sub transfer that combines full-color photographs on rustic slate. The product’s uniform thickness and ultraflat coated image area provide consistent photo transfers. SOURCE Conde

  • Published On: November 1, 2010

    The new 54 EL Laminator from Seal is designed for users who are new to lamination. The high-quality laminator is 54 inches wide and is made of durable construction. The cold roll laminator is economy-priced for the budget conscious SOURCE Neschen

  • Published On: November 1, 2010

    SuperSmooth PET Blockout is a new recyclable blockout banner fabric from Ultraflex. The non-curl material is suitable for indoor use, and is ideal for double-sided signs and banners. The material is compatible with eco-solvent, solvent, UV, latex or screen printing. SuperSmooth PET Blockout comes in 38-, 54-, 63- and 86-inch widths. SOURCE Ultraflex

  • Published On: November 1, 2010

    Truth in advertising doesn’t always apply to products advertised as “flushable.” Some allegedly flushable items are clogging California’s wastewater treatment plants, so Assemblyman Jared Huffman introduced a bill to ban the flushable label on such items as baby wipes, feminine hygiene products, diapers, condoms, wash cloths and other items. The Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics [...]