COLOR PRINTERS

Oki Data Americas announces the C9200n Studio Edition and the C9200dxn Pro Studio Edition color printers. They support Pantone, SWOP, Euroscale and ICC color-matching standards, as well as TrueType and PS ATM fonts for both PC and Mac platforms. The 9200n has 192 MB of RAM; the C9200dxn Pro includes 320 MB of RAM and a 5-GB hard-disk drive. The printers feature speeds up to 21 ppm in full color and 26 ppm in monochrome. They accommodate substrates up to 35.4 inches long and basis weights up to 110 lb., and offer 600 × 1200-dpi resolution. The C9200 has a standard capacity of 650 sheets; capacity for the C9200dxn Pro is 2,850.
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64-INCH SOLVENT PRINTER

Roland DGA introduces its 64-inch Solojet SJ-600 solvent printer, which produces graphics said to have up to three years of outdoor durability without added lamination. It features 1440-dpi resolution and three head heights to accommodate substrates up to 0.039 inch thick. The Solojet uses Roland SOL ink, which has a low-volatile chemistry that reportedly does not require special ventilation or environmental equipment. A ColorChoice RIP is included with the Solojet; retail price is less than $22,000.
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PROFESSIONAL FLATBED AND COPYDOT SCANNING

Creo's new iQsmart line of professional flatbed color scanners reportedly produces razor-sharp scans from any size original. The compact iQsmart² and iQsmart³ use Creo's exclusive XY Stitch technology that scans images in strips, instead of zooming, which causes resolution to drop as image size is increased. The scanners also feature an inverted CCD to minimize dust and improve image quality. Any type of original can be scanned, including positive or negative transparencies, reflective materials, mounted slides, line art, printed material and halftone-screened films.

The iQsmart³ offers maximum optical resolution of 5500 × 10,000 dpi and maximum enlargement of 3,300 percent. The scanner can generate up to 40 scans per hour. IQsmart³'s parallel workflow allows operators full access to the scanning software to preview and set up the next image while the scanner is capturing and processing a previous scan. The iQsmart² model offers a maximum optical resolution of 4300 × 8200 dpi and maximum enlargement of 2,700 percent. In batch mode, it can produce 30 scans per hour.

The iQsmart scanners feature the oXYgen scanning application, which uses professional image-editing and soft-proofing tools with full ICC color management. With the Scan Once, Output Many workflow on the iQsmart³, images are scanned once and saved as a 16-bit digital transparency file that can be repurposed for as many different uses as required.

The new oXYgen DOT software, which allows for copydot scanning and digital descreening on the same scanner, is optional for iQsmart³.

The iQsmart² will replace Creo's Jazz scanners. The iQsmart³ will replace the Pro II. Both new scanners will run under Macintosh OS 9.2 and X. In the future, the iQsmart² will also connect to Windows workstations.
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HAND-TRUCK HELPER

The Mini-Skid from PJ Manufacturing is constructed of ABS plastic, which reportedly withstands long, hard use. The Mini-Skid allows users to insert a hand-truck tongue underneath the skid without having to manually tip the stack of boxes. Stacks of boxes can be stored next to walls and each other, saving storage space. The Mini-Skid is also ergonomically friendly, reducing the level of physical exertion needed to move stacks of boxes.
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GRAVITY-ENABLED PLATE STACKER

The GravityStack 48 from RobertJamesDesigns is a gravity-enabled plate stacker that guides plates into a holding bin where they are aligned and stored until needed at the press. The steel-framed GravityStack 48 can hold up to 50 plates of variable sizes with a maximum width of 48 inches. It occupies 28 linear inches of floor space and requires no electrical power.
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LARGE-FORMAT SUBSTRATES FOR IMMEDIATE LAMINATION

Hewlett-Packard (HP) launches its HP Productivity category of printing materials, designed to shorten the large-format printing cycle. The Photo Gloss, Photo Semi Gloss and Heavy Weight Coated Paper-Long Roll printing materials are the first in the Productivity series, part of HP's Premium line of printing materials.

Specifically addressing the drying and lamination time in the post-production cycle, HP Productivity Photo Gloss and Photo Semi Gloss dry immediately and go from printer to laminator without delay. While 95 percent of digital printing media are swellable and require four to 24 hours for the ink to evaporate, the HP Productivity Photo materials use a special inkjet coating technology that enables quick ink evaporation. This reportedly allows print service providers to be more productive and cost-efficient, as they no longer need to wait for prints to dry, worry about smudging, or devote shop space and money to drying racks.

Compatible with dye and pigment inks, these products can be used with either HP Designjet or non-HP large-format printers. The HP Productivity Photo Gloss and Photo Semi Gloss printing materials are available in 100-ft. rolls of 36-, 42-, 54- and 60-inch widths. The Heavy Weight Coated Paper Printing Material is available in 225-ft. lengths of 42- and 60-inch widths.
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ENHANCED PAPER PRODUCT LINES

Sappi Fine Paper has improved its Somerset and Belgrade product lines. Somerset, a No. 3 coated free-sheet, has a smooth surface, enhanced blue-white shade and improved 84 brightness. Its new finish, Somerset Satin, provides ink gloss that is said to be higher than that of conventional matte papers. The surfaces of Somerset Matte and GFG have also been refined to ensure greater uniformity and consistency. Somerset Gloss Cover is a high-bulk cover with less weight than calendered covers, offering greater stiffness and blister resistance.

Belgrade Gloss is suitable for users who need low-basis-weight web papers. It features an enhanced gloss surface and blue-white shade. It is available in 38-, 40-, 45-, 50-, 60-, 70- and 80-lb. basis weights.
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NEW PRICING FOR MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

CRC Information Systems announces a new pricing structure for THE System management software that eliminates the up-front licensing fee — customers simply pay for training and software support.

THE System contains more than 100 modules, including 16 industry-specific estimating modules. Other modules support job costing, shop-floor data collection, financial accounting, sales and marketing. It runs on the Windows 2000 operating system using Microsoft's SQL Server 2000 database-management system. Users can also choose from a variety of Web-enabled, real-time modules that provide online job tracking and ordering over the Internet.
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NUMBER/PERF/SCORE/SLIT MACHINE

The upgraded Rollem Auto-4 CPS number/perf/score/slit machine is fully computerized, allowing applications such as multi-numbering on a single sheet. Positions are programmed once and stored electronically for recurring jobs, reducing labor and increasing turnaround time. Other new features include micro-perfing blades, digital-stock scoring dies and automatic batch counting. The Auto-4 CPS can handle sheet sizes from 4 × 4 inches up to 18 × 23 inches and up to 40-pt. board. It can output up to 24,000 sph.
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ANILOX-ROLL CLEANING SOLUTION

Solvent Kleene's D-Zolve 333 is said to completely dissolve dried ink deposits on anilox rolls, restoring the anilox cell structure to its original volume. It removes both aqueous and conventional solvent-based inks, and can be used when rolls are either on or off a press. It reportedly eliminates the need for periodic cleaning with aggressive processes such as ultrasonic cleaning, soda blasting and ice blasting. It is compatible with ceramic materials and all ferrous and non-ferrous metals, as well as HDPE, polypropylene and nylon. It can be applied using a brush or rag, or used in a dip tank. Solvent Kleene doesn't contain any halogens or CFCs; it is non-flammable, non-ozone depleting and presents minimal air pollution.
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COLOR COPY PAPER

Hammermill Papers introduces a promotion for its line of Photo Natural color copy paper. The paper features a subtle, warm-white shade suitable for portraits or elegant invitations. An imaged sample is included in the promotion, printed on 70-lb. Photo Natural. The paper is also available in text and 60-lb. cover weights.
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OPAQUE PAPER SWATCHBOOKS, PROMOTIONS

International Paper Commercial Printing and Imaging Papers announces a brochure for Accent Opaque: The Opaque Paper Category Made Clear. It provides advantages and possible applications of opaque paper. Several printed samples are included in the booklet, comparing basis weights to standard offset.
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EDUCATIONAL PAPER BROCHURE

Mead demonstrates various printing and finishing techniques in its Lingo 3 brochure, which features portraits of and creations by designers. Four-color process, duotones, varnishes, aqueous coatings, touchplates and metallics are showcased in the brochure. Photographic techniques include film speed, lighting of the image and film processing. It was printed on 100-lb. Signature dull cover and 100-lb. Signature gloss, dull and suede text.
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PRINT CONTROLLER

Electronics for Imaging's (EFI) Fiery Z5 print controller is available for the Konica 7920 color imaging system. The Z5 features an 866-MHz processor and Fiery ColorWise color management, which supports ICC color profiles. The Z5 enables variable-data printing and server-based, in-RIP impositioning. It features the Fiery Command workstation and Fiery FreeForm, which enables users to create templates and merge variable information from any front-end application. The Fiery WebScan stores images on the Z5 print controller for desktop retrieval.
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DENSITOMETER ATTACHMENT

Tobias Associates announces the Spectrophotometer Attachment, a handheld add-on to the SDT scanning densitometer that monitors special colors. The spectrophotometer requires a sample area of 4 mm for color measurement. The SDT displays a pop-up box when a color reading is taken, and shows the Delta E value between the current reading and a stored reference reading.
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TRUETYPE FONTS FOR MACS

Agfa Monotype announces that 19 TrueType fonts are now shipping with Mac OS X. The fonts comprise four typeface families: Baskerville, Gill Sans, ITC American Typewriter and Papyrus. Gill Sans and Baskerville are from Agfa's Enhanced Screen Quality line, a group of fonts designed for optimal legibility at any point size and resolution, both on screen and in print.
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WIDE-FORMAT SUBSTRATES

Base-Line introduces a line of paper, vinyl, polyester and polyethylene substrates for wide-format printers. The media are suitable for both indoor and outdoor applications, including fine art, poster and point-of-purchase displays. They are available in widths accommodated by most wide-format printers.
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DIGITAL ASSET MANAGEMENT

Extensis is now shipping Portfolio 6, its digital-asset-management (DAM) solution. New features include FolderSync, which links Portfolio catalogs to actual folders on disk. Portfolio Express Palette provides access to files from anywhere on the user's system. A Web-page-creation tool lets users build Web pages based on preexisting templates. Collect & Publish collects images, links them to a new catalog and generates a browser in which to view the catalog. Users can instantly catalog any file, folder or disk into the Portfolio system. Power Field Editor allows users to add, append, replace or delete values from any field. Users can now e-mail assets from within Portfolio using their default e-mail system.
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REAL-TIME VIDEO TROUBLESHOOTING

MAN Roland's ServiceVision is a wireless video system that works in conjunction with the company's Remote Service Diagnostic (RSD) system to provide real-time views of a press in action. MAN Roland's Rapid Response Team can now view both the press and RSD data to troubleshoot problems on virtually any press component. ServiceVision includes a digital camera, video monitor, wireless transmitter and broadband Internet line. Video images are transmitted to a receiver attached to an Internet-enabled computer.
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SYNTHETIC SCRATCH 'N' SNIFF PAPER

Yupo offers a scratch 'n' sniff application on its synthetic paper, suitable for publishing, greeting cards, perfume samples, stickers and toy markets. It highlights the olfactory capabilities in a new greeting card promotion that features a chocolate-peppermint scent. Yupo's paper is waterproof and resistant to scuffs and stains.
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EPSON 10000 RIP PLUG-IN

Xitron announces the Epson 10000 plug-in, available as an add-on for the Navigator Harlequin Windows 2000 imagesetter RIP or as a standalone XPR Proofer RIP. The interface supports all six ink colors, the Epson Variable Droplet EDS screens and the Firewire interface. The package includes ICC profiles for color-managed output with support for several Epson media. Combined with Harlequin's TrapWorks 5.5 engine, traps can be proofed in full color.
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PRODUCTIVITY-SOFTWARE SITE ENHANCED

Dalim Software has redesigned its website, www.dalim.com, to include comprehensive information on its products, support, services and international sales network. It also links directly to the company's support website, which offers access to application specialists and software programmers who can diagnose system issues and provide expert guidance.

PRINTER PROFILING SOFTWARE

Pantone and ColorVision announce ProfilerPlus, ProfilerPro and DoctorPro software for creating and editing printer profiles. They serve as counterparts to the LCD/CRT Spyder for monitor calibration. ProfilerPlus is a plug-in for Adobe Photoshop that creates scanner-based RGB or CMYK profiles for color printers, PostScript printers and RIPs. ProfilerPro software includes DoctorPro and is a plug-in for Photoshop that creates and edits CMYK and RGB profiles for RGB printers, Postscript printers and RIPs using various spectrophotometers. ProfilerPro includes all of the capabilities of ProfilerPlus; it can build profiles from scanned image files.
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NEW WEBSITE FOR USERS OF CREO SYSTEMS

The Creo Users Assn. has launched a new website: www.creousers.org. All users of Creo systems can join the association free of charge to participate in online forums specific to individual products, such as Brisque and Prinergy. The revamped site features new listservs to facilitate discussion about EverSmart scanners, Iris proofers and ThermoFlex platesetters. Members can register to receive new product information, or download guides for product installation and troubleshooting, technical bulletins and the latest software patches, utilities, plug-ins and drivers. Members can also provide input on future events, including the annual users' conference.