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Africa Print Durban Expo highlights :
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The Africa Print Durban expo is taking place from 7-8 February 2018 at the Durban ICC in hall 3 . Visitors to the event can take off with opportunities in : solutions for digital printing presses , binding equipment , wide format digital , digital packaging solutions , screen printing , digital textile printing , finishing equipment , ink , software , pad printing , paper and board , litho print solutions , encapsulating / laminating and digital label printing .
Fujifilm South Africa Acuity LED 1600 II
Since its launch in 2012 , the Acuity LED 1600 , Fujifilm ’ s versatile wide-format LED UV inkjet printer , has gained worldwide market acclaim thanks to its ultra-high quality , its ability to print on a wide range of roll and rigid media , and its application flexibility . Its simultaneous multi-layer printing with white and clear inks also allows print service providers to improve production efficiencies while offering the ability to create new value added print applications , making it perfect for a diverse range of sign and prototyping markets .
The latest addition to this hugely successful range , the Acuity LED 1600 II , features a new fast printing mode of 33sqm ( 355 sq ft ) per hour – more than 50 % faster than the previous model . This marked improvement addresses increased customer demands for faster job turnarounds and lower output costs . Furthermore , the addition of an automated jetting adjustment based on the gap between the print head and media , together with the introduction of a number of new vacuum settings , means the Acuity LED 1600 II is also more versatile than its predecessor , and able to print to a wider range of substrates and applications , minimising media wastage .
With environmental concerns increasingly on the minds of print businesses and their customers , the Acuity LED 1600 II boasts a range of enhanced features that minimise its environmental impact and waste without compromising on quality or efficiency . The Acuity ’ s low heat curing system makes it possible to not only save energy , but print on more environmentally friendly materials , such as recyclable , polyolefin films , all without compromising on quality and print longevity ; with low energy LED UV lamps ensuring that there is no wasted heat nor any volatile organic compounds ( VOCs ) or ozone , eliminating need for toxic metal halide lamps .
The Acuity LED series offers print businesses of any size the opportunity to deliver high definition , accurate print with a range of finishes and instant print performance in a true hybrid format , for both roll and rigid applications . For printers needing to maximise space optimisation , the Acuity LED 1600 II also features print tables with a unique compact folding design that takes up minimal storage space .
www . fujifilm . co . za
Graphix Supply World Primera LX2000e
The pigment based label printer can produce durable labels in large quantities . Large , individual CMYK ink cartridges keep cost per label low . Printed labels can include photos , graphics , illustrations and text , even high-resolution linear or two-dimensional bar codes . The combination of pigment-based inks and various synthetic materials make LX2000e labels highly water and UV resistant . This durability supports applications such as bath and shower products , frozen or refrigerated foods , beverages and more .
Mimaki CJV150-130
The CJV150 Series integrated printer / cutter solutions provide high performance , creativity and versatility with vibrant ink types , including silver , orange and light black , in a cost-effective solution for label printing . At a resolution of up to 1440dpi and speeds of up to 56.2sqm , this solvent ink printer is a handy addition to any label converting operation .
www . gsw . co . za
Printing SA will be holding a Members Forum at 11am on both expo days on their stand , addressing training in the printing and packaging industry .
Non-Memebers are Welcome . RSVP for 7-8 February 2018 at 11:00am to gwarren @ printingsa . org
Upcoming 2018 events : Cape Town : 14-15 March 2018 , CTICC hall 1 . Bloemfontein : 10 May 2018 , Ilanga Estate , Main hall . Zambia : 6-7 June 2018 , Mulungushi ICC , Lusaka . Johannesburg : 12-14 September 2018 , Gallagher Hall 1 , 2 , 3 .
www . africaprintexpo . com
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