WIDEFORMAT | SIGNAGE | TEXTILE | 3D PRINTING
Kevin Jenner , European Marketing manager , Fujifilm Wide Format Inkjet Systems comments , “ Having not attended any major exhibitions since before the pandemic , Fespa 2022 is happening at the perfect time for Fujifilm . In 2021 we unveiled our ‘ new blueprint for wide format ’ with two new Acuity presses ( the Acuity Prime flatbed and the Acuity Ultra R2 ) built with a completely new
Artistri P5500 ink gives high-quality and durable prints
look , a new level of functionality , and enhanced ROI . Fespa 2022 provides us with the perfect platform to reveal the exciting next phase of machines in this expanding range .” n
DuPont introduces Artistri Brite P5500 for DTG Inks
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DuPont recently introduced the new series for its pigment inks portfolio , DuPont Artistri Brite P5500 , at ISS Long Beach , CA ( 21-23 January 2022 ). Artistri P5500 ink is specially designed for DTG printers ( direct to garment ), decorators , and fulfillment houses who want to transition to or expand their digital printing operations and are looking to achieve high quality repeatedly , durable prints through a reliable , cost-effective printing process .
The new Artistri P5500 set of ink colors delivers the same great color of P5000 but with improved wash fastness with both press or oven curing and faster curing times . Artistri P5590 white ink adds longer shelf life to its customer prized coverage effectiveness and stretchability . The high gamut volume aqueous-based ink set is designed to work in printers with low-viscosity piezo-electric printheads and is suitable for all direct-togarment applications , including DTF ( direct to film ).
“ Test results clearly show the advantage of DuPont Artistri P5500 Inks in shorter curing times , color gamut , and wash fastness ”, said Stephen Richardson , general manager of Impression Technology . “ In particular , the outstanding compatibility of these inks with our new printheads raises our expectations for use in various DTG digital textile printing products that will be introduced in the near future .”
With the DuPont Artistri P5500 ink set , printers will be able to tailor their ink usage to the application without compromising color , fastness , and repeatability . “ We are delighted to deliver a full solution that helps enable leading printing performance in all the areas that contribute to our customers ’ success brilliant and durable colors with less ink plus reduced curing times for oven and press while still delivering printing consistency and dependability to help lower operations and maintenance costs ,” said Eric Beyeler ,
DuPont has recently launched the new series , Artistri Brite P5500 ink set for DTG Inks . Photo DuPont
global marketing manager , DuPont Artistri Digital Inks .
Key features of DuPont Artistri P5500 ink set that benefit DTG printers – Brilliant colors - gamut volume >
175,000 – White coverage - L > 92 – Longer shelf life through improved redispersibility
– Dark shirt wash fastness ( after five washes at 45 o C ) for press & oven cure > 4 ( 0-5 scale ) n
ColorJet discusses cleanliness & preventive maintenance of machines
Colorjet India organizes Operator ’ s Training Program
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Colorjet India recently organized an online Operator ’ s Training Program on 22 January 2022 . It was a full-day training program that started at 1100 hrs through the Google Meet platform .
Colorjet conducted this program in association with its partner Indian Power Controls in Chandigarh . It was a successful program with 80 + participants from the Indian signage industry .
Colorjet discussed various ranges of products such as Soniq-I , Irisjet Pro , Polo turbo , and Neptune Plus . In the training program , the hosts elaborated on Colorjet machine specifications with basic routine maintenance of products .
The program also educated Colorjet ’ s operators on how to handle basic errors , issues while operating Colorjet ’ s signage products . The settings or handling printing with utmost print quality was also explained during the virtual event . Product cleanliness , preventive maintenance of the machines , and accurate temperature required for better print quality were also discussed .
The session concluded with Soniq- I and Neptune live product demonstrations and a short Q & A round .
Indian Printer & Publisher | 1 March 2022
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