EFI and Ricoh Announce New Fiery Servers for Ricoh Pro C901/C901s Graphic Arts Edition at Graph Expo 2010
Oct 04, 2010
The Production Printing Business Group (PPBG) of Ricoh Americas Corporation and EFI launched two new high performance Fiery servers for the Ricoh Pro C901/C901s Graphic Arts Edition. The Fiery E-41 and E-81 will be unveiled with the new Ricoh Pro C901/C901s printers during Graph Expo at the Ricoh booth, # 2017.
These servers target a wide range of production printing environments from light production to extreme printing environments where advanced color management, high productivity and speed are critical to ensure success. In particular, the new Fiery E-41 and E-81 are ideal mission-critical printing solutions that handle the most complex printing jobs. Both systems offer the latest advancements from EFI in both hardware and new System 9 software, while the E-81 based on the Fiery QX100 platform offers an advantage, both in horsepower and standard configuration.
Fiery servers provide the ultimate usability. Easy to manage Hot Folders and Virtual Printers produce finished jobs with one drag and drop command eliminating rework and errors. Fiery Paper Catalog enhancements optimize quality and streamline production for engine driven or print shop driven workflows. Additionally, the Fiery E-41 and E-81 offer a consistent and common UI that minimizes operator training, errors and waste.
The new Fiery servers reach a new standard in image quality and consistency with Fiery color management tools including Fiery Spot-On, Fiery Graphic Arts Package, Premium Edition, Fiery Colorwise and Fiery Color Profiler Suite. In addition, Fiery servers guarantee accurate output every time with user's choice of Adobe CPSI or native PDF workflows with APPE.
Konica Minolta Announced Availability of the KIP 700 and KIP 7100 Wide Format Printers at Graph Expo 2010
Oct 04, 2010
Konica Minolta announced the availability of the KIP 700 and KIP 7100 Wide Format Multifunction Systems, the latest additions to the next-generation of Wide Format Production Print Systems from KIP America (KIP), a leading manufacturer of wide-format printing and imaging technology.
The KIP 700 is the highest-value, lowest-cost wide format multifunction system available today. It sets new standards for professional quality results, and offers users an exceptional multifunction wide format system with integrated touch screen controls. Its single footprint, space-saving-console design produces prints up to 3 'D' size prints per minute. The KIP 700 boasts sophisticated features previously found only in high-end multifunction systems, and addresses the entry-level market space once dominated by inkjet products, which are slow and have a high cost per square foot. Its compact design provides front access to the touchscreen, auto roll paper loading, system operation and copy/print delivery.
The KIP 700 offers users a wide variety of features at a low-entry level price point, including the powerful KIP 7.2 Print management, integrated USB, optional color scan to file and color copy to inkjets, all in an easy-to-use device. The device was designed to meet the wide format needs for industries that require large amounts of printing of half-size drawings architects, engineers, construction, government, utilities and municipalities, and many other businesses. systems provide advanced features
The KIP 7100 system is powered by KIP total print management software for superior productivity and the tightest possible integration with existing network infrastructures, making it a complete communications hub. The ability to communicate with inkjet printers and remote workstations increases performance andprovides the power to execute simultaneous copying, printing, and scanning tasks to support multiple users in busy workgroup environments. The system meets strict security guidelines while offering an integrated web server, on-screen system and operator guides, and print management applications. In addition, an integrated USB port provides convenient access to files stored on USB drives for instant viewing and printing. Originals may be scanned directly to a USB drive in a variety of file types, including multipage PDF, TIF and DWF formats.
The KIP 7100 was designed to meet the needs of the decentralized workgroup environment. Its advanced features and simple operation deliver unequaled wide format performance. With the unique ability to expand production capacity with software based user controls and optional print stacking/folding accessories, the KIP 7100 has great application in a very wide market space. The KIP 7100 is ideal for printing environments where peak demands and timelines for set distribution are critical.
The MSRP for the KIP 700 is $12,995 and the MSRP for the KIP 7100 is $19,795. Click here for more information on the KIP 700, and here for more information on the KIP 7100.
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Konica Minolta Unveils FD-Series Spectrodensitometers and COLIBRI to Digital Imaging Market at Graph Expo 2010
Oct 04, 2010
Konica Minolta Sensing Americas, Inc. announced its new FD-Series Spectrodensitometers and COLIBRI color matching software to the digital imaging market at Graph Expo 2010 October 3-6, 2010 in Chicago’s McCormick Convention Center.
The company will be co-exhibiting with its sister division Konica Minolta Business Solutions, manufacturers of the line of bizhub MFPs and bizhub PRO production printing systems at booth #2244.
Being showcased by Konica Minolta will be its new FD-Series Spectrodensitometers which will come in 2 models, the FD-5 and FD-7. Both will be lightweight, handheld models that can measure density and color while taking into account the fluorescence of the paper substrate.
The FD-5 and FD-7 each are equipped with Konica Minolta's original VFS (Virtual Fluorescence Standard) technology that enables color evaluation while taking into consideration the fluorescence of paper under Illuminant D50*, the standard light source used by the printing industry for color evaluation. The VFS technology takes advantage of the optical, sensor, and software technology cultivated through Konica Minolta’s long experience with color measuring instruments.
The FD-7 was developed to be the first spectrodensitometer on the market to meet the ISO 13655 M1 standard for fluorescence and color measurement. It also includes the industries first Automatic Wavelength Compensation feature which automatically calibrates in the wavelength direction when white calibration is performed.
COLIBRI Color Matching software will also be on display along side the FD-5 and FD-7. COLIBRI is designed for easy, efficient recipe formulation and correction of opaque, translucent and transparent colors and inks. It provides a choice of recipes in seconds even for dark, metallic or saturated inks. In addition to calculating an extremely accurate match for color, the software also optimizes the pigment load, preventing over pigmentation in opaque inks. The unique template function allows the user to predefine the software features and screen layout exactly to their needs and applications guaranteeing seamless and fast handling. All functions which are not required are suppressed making the software suit the user’s workflow while greatly simplifying operations. It has full enterprise network capability connecting an unlimited number of user’s world wide via the web to share a central database. With advanced user management, security access rights and easy integration into Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) tools, and is secure and compliant with IT infrastructure requirements. Additionally, COLIBRI is modular build software that allows customized configurations to meet the individual needs of each customer.
FD-Series Spectrodensitometers will be available January 2011.
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Konica Minolta Unveils Direct Print for KIP Software Option at Graph Expo 2010
Oct 04, 2010
Konica Minolta Business announced the Konica Minolta Direct Print for KIP software option, allowing users to access plans and complete jobs right from the KIP touch screen. Jointly developed by Konica Minolta and KIP America Inc. (KIP), a leading manufacturer of wide-format printing and imaging technology, the Konica Minolta Direct Print for KIP option is an integrated view, print and copy utility that connects KIP systems and Konica Minolta MFPs making document viewing, copying, and printing.
Konica Minolta Direct Print for KIP works with the KIP 700/7100/7700/7900/9900 models as well as the KIP Color 80 Wide Format Systems and lets customers view, print and copy documents directly to most current and legacy Konica Minolta color and monochrome MFPs, monochrome production print systems, and tabloid size color laser printers. It has been integrated into the KIP touch screen interface enabling design users to maximize output and quality while minimizing the time invested in producing prints of superb color accuracy. The Konica Minolta Direct Print for KIP allows for easy job creation for both small and wide format documents, with support for both color and monochrome documents. No additional hardware or software is needed.
Konica Minolta Direct Print for KIP supports a wide range of applications including half and full size sets of mechanical, electrical and engineering drawings, reference prints, schematics, graphics, engineering change orders (ECO’s), project time lines and statistical data. In addition, Konica Minolta Direct Print for KIP supports a wide variety of both vector and raster formats including DWF and PDF
Konica Minolta Direct Print for KIP option is available now for and MSRP of $795, and works with KIP 700/7100/7700/7900/9900 and KIP Color 80 Wide format Systems (that are equipped with a scanner).
10/04/2010 - Ricoh Introduces TotalFlow at Graph Expo 2010
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Ricoh Introduces TotalFlow at Graph Expo 2010
Oct 04, 2010
The Production Printing Business Group (PPBG) of Ricoh Americas Corporation today announced a new strategy for solutions and professional services called TotalFlow. TotalFlow is a Ricoh branded open architecture under which all production printing solutions will be positioned. For customers seeking to improve process efficiency and effectiveness, under the TotalFlow umbrella Ricoh will provide a "one-stop" experience, including both Ricoh and leading 3rd party solutions. TotalFlow solutions will be on display at Graph Expo at the Ricoh booth, # 2017.
TotalFlow provides four fundamental document processes for customers: Capture, Manage, Produce, and Innovate. The TotalFlow concept is designed to help manage entire workflows, simplify workflow processes and expand access to a wide range of solutions.
Under Capture, Manage and Produce, TotalFlow offers a full range of offerings, including web-to-print, personalization, document and job management, and multi-channel marketing capabilities, all supported by Ricoh's industry leading printing platforms.
Innovate consists of services such as Ricoh's newly launched Business Booster Program which includes a Resource Center, Consulting Services, Marketing Services and much more.
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