INDUSTRY NEWS
Arctec Exhibits TrojanThree Overprinting System
The TrojanThree overprinting system can be
mounted in any host system that runs at speeds
of up to 18 metres per minute. It enables high
quality four-colour printing on all materials with an
absorbent surface, such as most kinds of uncoated
papers and cardboards or materials that are pre-
treated for aqueous inkjet printing. The system
was exhibited at the Africa Print Expo, which took
place at Gallagher Convention Centre from 13-15
September. The fl exibility of the overprinting
system means that it can be used to print on fl at
objects such as unfolded boxes or labels, thick
objects like blister envelopes and wooden planks or
even folded boxes ready for shipment.
The company also exhibited the TrojanTwo, an
affordable mini digital label press that has the
characteristics of larger and more expensive
systems. The press will run at 18m/min and up to
1600 x 1600dpi. With sophisticated algorithms and
a self-maintaining system, it will be able to run
larger volumes and maintain high print quality.
Uchida models were also featured on the
stand, including:
• Uchida AeroCut One: a professional slitter/
cutter/creaser that is an ideal solution
for fi nishing medium to long run digitally
printed applications, such as business
cards, postcards, invitations, greeting cards,
pamphlets/leafl ets, tickets and more.
• Uchida collator UC-1200: effi ciently collates
a wide variety of papers. The centre feed
system eliminates the need to re-position the
sheets ev ery time the paper size is changed.
It is suitable for applications such as NCR
books, booklets and more.
• Uchida EZF-600: features paper feed pressure
and separator pressure adjustment; automatic
feed table elevation and delivery roll setting.
An optional device allows the machine to
perforate, score and split papers.
• Uchida EZF-200: accommodates roller and
belt delivery and quick release rollers. Thick
paper mode gives bigger folding impact to
papers and the error map and error codes
make it easier to clear jammed paper.
www.arctec.co.za
Master Print Installs Xerox Versant 80
and opportunities.’
The Versant 80 is replacing the company's Xerox
700. The decision to upgrade to the newer
technology was based on the need to increase
print capacity for colour printing, as well as for the
improved colour print capabilities that the Versant
80 offered.
Bailey added, ‘The Versant 80 represents a big
improvement from what we had. It can handle a
wider range of substrates and heavier weights
and can print onto a longer sheet. Also the quality
is a lot sharper. With the increasing demands for
shorter runs and maintaining our high standards in
print and customer service, the Xerox Versant was,
without question, the route to go.’
Owners Paul Pursey and Shaun Bailey with their new Xerox Versant 80 HD Digital Press.
West Rand based Master Print recently installed
a Xerox Versant 80 digital colour production press,
ordered from Xerox Business Partner XBC-IT.
According to Shaun Bailey, a partner in the
business, the decision in favour of the Xerox
Versant 80 was made very easily. ‘Our longstanding
relationship with Xerox meant that we did not
even consider another vendor. The choice of a
concessionaire was an important element though
and working with XBC-IT has proven to be a very
positive and benefi cial experience.’
Master Print was founded in 1986 by Paul Pursey
and Shaun’s father Brian Bailey with fi nancial
assistance from the Small Business Development
www.AfricaPrint.com
Corporation. Starting out as a small general printer,
growth came from instilling the core values of
quality, commitment to the customer, integrity and
honesty. This growth saw the number of presses
and units increase over the years. Having started
out with a small single-colour press, it was not
too long before the company installed its fi rst four-
colour press.
In 2007, Master Print made its fi rst foray into the
world of digital printing. Bailey commented,
‘When digital reared its head we were almost
driven to adopt this technology for fear of being
left behind. It has proven to be a major benefi t to
the company, giving us the ability to handle a wider
range of work and opening us up to new clients
The Versant fi tted very quickly into the production
process at Master Print. Not only is it easy to
operate but it is also connected to the existing
inline fi nishing system that was used with the 700.
The modular connection meant that the learning
curve was limited to the new print engine.
The quality of printing achieved on the Versant
provides an additional benefi t to Master Print.
It allows short run work to be handled digitally,
thereby freeing litho production for the longer run
work. It also allows for accurate proofs and pre-
runs to be handled with the ability to accurately
match the colour from digital to litho.
www.bytesdocumentsolutions.co.za
AFRICA PRINT JOURNAL
JANUARY 2018
PG 13