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Imaged Advertising Creations is first in North America to i…

 Imaged Advertising Creations (IAC) is one of the leading visual solutions providers based in Toronto, Canada serving the North American market. IAC is known for being at the forefront of industrial inkjet solutions with its latest purchase of Agfa’s Jeti Tauro H3300 HS LED printer with spot varnish capabilities. This printer will allow them to produce high-speed output at near-litho quality. “We imagined the stunning visuals we could produce on the Jeti Tauro with varnish and recognized that it would be a great fit for our higher-end clientele,” said Sean Sadhoo, COO at IAC. “This is another first in the industry for us. We are known as pioneers that are always pushing the limit. The new Jeti Tauro press will complement our 5-meter dye sublimation offerings, turning us into a one-stop shop.” The Jeti Tauro H3300 HS LED with Varnish combines vivid print quality with extreme productivity, cutting-edge automation, and low ink consumption. This ruggedly built hybrid press offers the distinctive ability to add a layer of high-gloss or satin varnish to wide-format prints. The clear coat can be applied to a selected area (spot) or the entire surface as flood varnish, bringing astounding eye-catching attention to wide-format graphics. IAC is an innovator in wide-format printing, helping brands enhance their vision through distinctive visual communication offerings. Its knowledgeable team of industry experts takes pride in creating an unsurpassed customer experience while bringing its vision to life. IAC’s FIO “figure-it-out-mentality” has grown the business across retail, event marketing, corporate interior design, and other segments. The unique gloss and satin finish produced by the Jeti Tauro Varnish enhances prints with a premium and refined look that cosmetic and apparel industries desire, two verticals that IAC has experienced exponential growth within the last two years. Fred Clemente, VP Sales & Innovation, explains “We recognized during COVID that we can no longer be a one-trick pony serving just one market segment. Diversification of accounts is paramount to our success. Markets such as cosmetics and apparel are hungry for customer-focused companies that have innovative solutions”. Suited for various rigid and flexible substrates, the Jeti Tauro H3300 HS LED Varnish is a heavy-duty, ruggedly built press that easily handles extreme workloads, multiple-shift operation, and 24/7 printing. This engine produces smooth “offset-like” detailed prints up to 3.3 m wide at up to 680 m2/h (7319 ft2/hr) in four or six colors. Agfa’s high-pigmented GREENGUARD Gold-certified Anuvia UV LED inks provide patented ‘Thin Ink Layer’ technology resulting in the lowest ink consumption on the market. Jeti Tauro’s Asanti workflow software automates the entire printing process. Anyone wishing to make an impact by adding varnish to wide-format graphics, please get in touch with IAC at 416-493-8888×1 or email info@iacgobig.com The Jeti Tauro H3300 HS LED Varnish is now available in North America and worldwide. For more information about the Jeti Tauro H3300 LED family of wide format printers, please contact Deborah Hutcheson, Director of Strategic Business Development & Distribution, Inkjet North America, at 908-342-1797.
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Imaged Advertising Creations is first in North America to i…

 Imaged Advertising Creations (IAC) is one of the leading visual solutions providers based in Toronto, Canada serving the North American market. IAC is known for being at the forefront of industrial inkjet solutions with its latest purchase of Agfa’s Jeti Tauro H3300 HS LED printer with spot varnish capabilities. This printer will allow them to produce high-speed output at near-litho quality. “We imagined the stunning visuals we could produce on the Jeti Tauro with varnish and recognized that it would be a great fit for our higher-end clientele,” said Sean Sadhoo, COO at IAC. “This is another first in the industry for us. We are known as pioneers that are always pushing the limit. The new Jeti Tauro press will complement our 5-meter dye sublimation offerings, turning us into a one-stop shop.” The Jeti Tauro H3300 HS LED with Varnish combines vivid print quality with extreme productivity, cutting-edge automation, and low ink consumption. This ruggedly built hybrid press offers the distinctive ability to add a layer of high-gloss or satin varnish to wide-format prints. The clear coat can be applied to a selected area (spot) or the entire surface as flood varnish, bringing astounding eye-catching attention to wide-format graphics. IAC is an innovator in wide-format printing, helping brands enhance their vision through distinctive visual communication offerings. Its knowledgeable team of industry experts takes pride in creating an unsurpassed customer experience while bringing its vision to life. IAC’s FIO “figure-it-out-mentality” has grown the business across retail, event marketing, corporate interior design, and other segments. The unique gloss and satin finish produced by the Jeti Tauro Varnish enhances prints with a premium and refined look that cosmetic and apparel industries desire, two verticals that IAC has experienced exponential growth within the last two years. Fred Clemente, VP Sales & Innovation, explains “We recognized during COVID that we can no longer be a one-trick pony serving just one market segment. Diversification of accounts is paramount to our success. Markets such as cosmetics and apparel are hungry for customer-focused companies that have innovative solutions”. Suited for various rigid and flexible substrates, the Jeti Tauro H3300 HS LED Varnish is a heavy-duty, ruggedly built press that easily handles extreme workloads, multiple-shift operation, and 24/7 printing. This engine produces smooth “offset-like” detailed prints up to 3.3 m wide at up to 680 m2/h (7319 ft2/hr) in four or six colors. Agfa’s high-pigmented GREENGUARD Gold-certified Anuvia UV LED inks provide patented ‘Thin Ink Layer’ technology resulting in the lowest ink consumption on the market. Jeti Tauro’s Asanti workflow software automates the entire printing process. Anyone wishing to make an impact by adding varnish to wide-format graphics, please get in touch with IAC at 416-493-8888×1 or email info@iacgobig.com The Jeti Tauro H3300 HS LED Varnish is now available in North America and worldwide. For more information about the Jeti Tauro H3300 LED family of wide format printers, please contact Deborah Hutcheson, Director of Strategic Business Development & Distribution, Inkjet North America, at 908-342-1797.
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FESPA increases activity in Middle East

FESPA, the global federation of national associations for the speciality printing community has committed to an increased focus on the community in the Middle East region, beginning with a Leadership Exchange event in Dubai in February 2023. FESPA recently opened membership to any printer worldwide, through the FESPA Direct membership programme, and now has members in several Middle East and North African countries including Oman, Nigeria, Israel, Kuwait, Qatar, Egypt, Algeria, Benin, United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. In addition to the Leadership Exchange in February, FESPA has announced plans for further educational events offering technical expertise and insight, as well as a large-scale content-led exhibition to be held later in 2023. FESPA CEO Neil Felton comments: “I’m delighted to see increasing numbers of printers in the Middle East enjoying the benefits of membership by joining FESPA Direct, and as part of our mission to be the leading globally connected imaging community, reinvesting profits for the purpose of inspiring, educating and growing the industry, we will be delivering in-person events in the year ahead. As our membership in the region expands, it’s important for us to provide the FESPA Direct membership and wider community with opportunities to exchange knowledge and discover business opportunities in several formats.” Ernest Azzam, Regional Manager of HP Dubai comments: “For us, we are excited to see FESPA coming to the Middle East, to help uplift the industry and increase the level of knowledge of the printing segment in the region. We are looking forward to working with FESPA on that and making a difference in the market.” FESPA Leadership Exchange The FESPA Leadership Exchange event will see senior figures from leading print businesses in the Middle East gather by invitation, to connect with their peers from the wider FESPA global community in an innovative format designed to facilitate business growth and inter-regional knowledge exchange. The majority of FESPA Direct Members in the region are based in the United Arab Emirates, and with Dubai’s strong international connections and excellent infrastructure, it is the natural choice for the inaugural FESPA Leadership Exchange. For details on the Leadership Exchange, membership, and future events, go to www.fespamiddleeast.com. FESPA membership Printers interested in joining FESPA can find more information on the range of member services including technical guides, market research, exclusive member content and event experiences at https://www.fespa.com/en/become-a-member/fespa-direct FESPA Print Census The FESPA Print Census, the largest global study of the speciality print community, is a unique global research project which collects and shares market intelligence. Now in its third iteration, the Census gives detailed insight into global and regional trends in the industry, highlighting growth application markets and technology shifts. To take part in the Print Census, go to: www.fespa.com/printcensus/survey Respondents will receive a copy of the executive summary of the research and be entered into a prize draw for a VIP experience at the FESPA Global Print Expo 2023 in Munich, Germany May 23-26. FESPA Awards To recognise and celebrate print excellence, FESPA organises the FESPA Awards on a two-year cycle. The FESPA Awards are the only independent print industry awards, renowned throughout the world of print and signage, as the place where industry standards are set, and the very best printers showcase their talent, contributions, and creativity in 18 different categories. Shortlisted work is showcased at the FESPA Global Print Expo in Munich, Germany, May 23-26, 2023, and printers must enter their work by January 25th 2023 to be considered. To check out past winners and enter the current programme, visit: www.fespaawards.com FESPA Profit for Purpose FESPA, founded in 1962, operating on a profit-for-purpose basis reinvests all profits in the print community through a wide range of activities including technical publications, educational and inspirational events and project funding and has invested more than €7,000,000 since 2015. FESPA exists to help print – and print businesses – to succeed and grow. All revenues generated by FESPA are actively used for the immediate benefit of the speciality print community. Whenever someone exhibits or sponsors a FESPA event or feature, or attends a FESPA event anywhere in the world, they are contributing to our Profit for Purpose programme. By doing so, they’re helping us, as an organisation, to develop and sustain a community of printers who are educated, informed and well equipped for a positive and profitable future.
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Imaged Advertising Creations is first in North America to install Agf…

 Imaged Advertising Creations (IAC) is one of the leading visual solutions providers based in Toronto, Canada serving the North American market. IAC is known for being at the forefront of industrial inkjet solutions with its latest purchase of Agfa’s Jeti Tauro H3300 HS LED printer with spot varnish capabilities. This printer will allow them to produce high-speed output at near-litho quality. “We imagined the stunning visuals we could produce on the Jeti Tauro with varnish and recognized that it would be a great fit for our higher-end clientele,” said Sean Sadhoo, COO at IAC. “This is another first in the industry for us. We are known as pioneers that are always pushing the limit. The new Jeti Tauro press will complement our 5-meter dye sublimation offerings, turning us into a one-stop shop.” The Jeti Tauro H3300 HS LED with Varnish combines vivid print quality with extreme productivity, cutting-edge automation, and low ink consumption. This ruggedly built hybrid press offers the distinctive ability to add a layer of high-gloss or satin varnish to wide-format prints. The clear coat can be applied to a selected area (spot) or the entire surface as flood varnish, bringing astounding eye-catching attention to wide-format graphics. IAC is an innovator in wide-format printing, helping brands enhance their vision through distinctive visual communication offerings. Its knowledgeable team of industry experts takes pride in creating an unsurpassed customer experience while bringing its vision to life. IAC’s FIO “figure-it-out-mentality” has grown the business across retail, event marketing, corporate interior design, and other segments. The unique gloss and satin finish produced by the Jeti Tauro Varnish enhances prints with a premium and refined look that cosmetic and apparel industries desire, two verticals that IAC has experienced exponential growth within the last two years. Fred Clemente, VP Sales & Innovation, explains “We recognized during COVID that we can no longer be a one-trick pony serving just one market segment. Diversification of accounts is paramount to our success. Markets such as cosmetics and apparel are hungry for customer-focused companies that have innovative solutions”. Suited for various rigid and flexible substrates, the Jeti Tauro H3300 HS LED Varnish is a heavy-duty, ruggedly built press that easily handles extreme workloads, multiple-shift operation, and 24/7 printing. This engine produces smooth “offset-like” detailed prints up to 3.3 m wide at up to 680 m2/h (7319 ft2/hr) in four or six colors. Agfa’s high-pigmented GREENGUARD Gold-certified Anuvia UV LED inks provide patented ‘Thin Ink Layer’ technology resulting in the lowest ink consumption on the market. Jeti Tauro’s Asanti workflow software automates the entire printing process. Anyone wishing to make an impact by adding varnish to wide-format graphics, please get in touch with IAC at 416-493-8888×1 or email info@iacgobig.com The Jeti Tauro H3300 HS LED Varnish is now available in North America and worldwide. For more information about the Jeti Tauro H3300 LED family of wide format printers, please contact Deborah Hutcheson, Director of Strategic Business Development & Distribution, Inkjet North America, at 908-342-1797.
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  • Agfa Avinci CX3200

    Avinci CX3200 is 3.2 m wide dye sub textile printer capable of printing on polyester-based textiles What is it? Agfa’s Avinci CX3200 is a highly reliable and convenient soft signage printer that can print directly to fabrics and onto transfer paper. It uses an off-line calendar unit to ensure perfect fixation. Agfa’s dedicated dye sublimation roll-to-roll printer will enable you to create vibrant, high-quality prints on polyester-based fabrics up to 3.2 m wide, including a broad range of in- and outdoor soft signage applications, as well as interior decoration. The Avinci CX3200 boasts a rich color gamut and delivers deep black, perfect solids, accurate spot color mapping and smooth tonal rendering that is particularly noticeable in skin tones. The Avinci inks are characterised by their flexibility, image longevity and outdoor resistance. They offer stable jetting performance and deliver the same high-quality results, batch after batch. An off-line calender unit fixes the color deeply into the structure of the polyester-based fabrics while evaporating the carrier fluid. When was it launched at what are the target markets? It was launched on June 22, 2021, and aimed at soft signage industry, sports wear, fashion industry and home décor. Avinic CX3200 is a 3.2 m wide Dye Sub Textile printer capable of printing on polyester based textiles. Does it replace an earlier product? It replaces the earlier model of DX3200. The Avinci CX3200 is driven by Agfa’s Asanti wide-format workflow software. Color accuracy is provided by the easy-to-use color management. Using  their Calibrated Print Mode feature, new media can be calibrated and profiled in less than 15 minutes, after which the new profiles can be used to guarantee print quality. Asanti controls and automates the entire printing process from file intake to finishing, maximising productivity. Its comprehensive integration of file handling, color management and preflighting guarantees smooth and error-free jobs. The web-based Asanti Production Dashboard offers a view on your running production. It summarizes the jobs produced and reports on quantity printed, media usage, ink volumes enabling you to control your production and to manage your print shop optimally. What is the USP? It allows you to print directly on textiles and capable of print on transfer paper media as well. Single person media loading and low inks consumptions are another features. High productivity and a robust design for reliable printing at all times, vibrant prints and a wide color gamut; fine detail rendering; extensive applications scope; low ink consumption; convenient operations and a fast changeover between jobs are another features. Avinci produces good results with a minimum of jetted ink. This low ink consumption is based on Agfa’s renowned Thin Ink Layer technology: a smart combination of particular ink characteristics and our Asanti workflow software algorithms that tune the ink quantities perfectly to the required image quality mode. What training and support are available? Full in house training and support available from Agfa UAE and Belgium. Complete and integrated solution are available for printer, inks, workflow software, worldwide service and applications support. How productive is it? It prints at speed of 250 Sqm per hr on express mode. Being able to print directly to fabric is easy and ideal for fast handling and for special applications such as flags, where print-though is needed. Transfer paper allows for super sharp prints, eliminates any set-off, and limits media waste to a minimum. In addition, it extends the application scope to sportswear and fashion garments, as well as home décor prints on non-coated polyester fabrics. What does it cost? How is it sold? The recommended retail price (RRP) is approximately $220k stand alone printer and requires a separate calendaring unit. How many are in use? Currently, the latest CX3200 are around 11 units around the world. Specifications 3.2m Dye sublimation Printer Kyocera print heads 4 colour printer CYMK Direct to garment capable to print on transfer paper Max speed of 250 sqm Stand alone printer Resolution up to 600 x 1800 dpi Media types: Polyester-based fabrics, or transfer paper used to create banners, indoor wall graphics, shop decoration, outdoor advertising, light boxes, trade show displays, flags and high polyester-based blends “Agfa Avinci CX3200  was launched in June 2021.”
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    Epson – SureColor SC V7000 Flatbed Printer

    Epson's first UV large format printer offers exceptional image quality, Shihab Zubair What is it? The SureColor SC-V7000 is Epson's first UV large format printer, offering exceptional image quality. The V7000 is ideal for printing eye-catching retail and outdoor signage, window displays, hoarding panels, packaging, promotional goods, and décor products. It includes Epson’s Micro Piezo printhead with ten newly developed original inks, for accurate colour reproduction for spot and corporate colours. It allows businesses the flexibility to print on a range of media up to 80mm thick including acrylics, polycarbonates, PVC, glass, aluminium, metal, polyester, foam board, styrene, wood and stone. The printhead layout enables simultaneous high-speed printing and, with the 4-zone vacuum system, it offers real flexibility for production environments. When was it launched at what are the target markets? The Epson SureColor SC-V7000 was launched in April 2021 within the Middle East region, building on the success of Epson’s award-winning range of SureColor S Series signage printers. The V7000 allows sign and display makers to expand their portfolio of products, to deliver high quality, fast and reliable results on a variety of different media. Does it replace an earlier product? The SureColor SC-V7000 proudly marks Epson’s entry into the UV flatbed signage print market. As Epson’s first UV large format printer, it provides unique features to differentiate and enhance our offering to the signage market. Every feature of the Epson SureColor SC-V7000 has been designed with the customer in mind. This is a robust and affordable UV LED flatbed signage printer capable of fast and quality printing on a wide range of media – any type of surface, despite the size, thickness, or weight. This is in addition to Epson’s successful product solutions such as the Epson SureColor SC Series of eco-solvent and resin ink printers. For instance, for environmentally friendly organisations, Epson’s SureColor SC-R5010 Series has the capacity to include a resin ink solution, offering print service providers and creative design agencies the ability to produce a wide range of signage in a more sustainable way, without compromising on the results. For a larger ink capacity, Epson offers the SureColor SC-R5010L. What is the USP? The Epson SureColor SC-V7000 provides exceptional image quality, productivity, usability, and safety. With the unique Epson Micro Piezo printhead, the printer has ten newly developed original inks and 3-layer high-speed printing. It helps print with ease and safety with automatic measurement of media thickness, a multi-zone vacuum, and a printhead crash prevent function, Epson Edge Print, proximity sensors. What training and support is available? Epson manufactures all the components for the SureColor SC-V7000, including printheads, inks and software, in order to reach the consistent quality levels that our customers expect. The Epson Cloud Solution PORT is a cloud-based system from where you will be able to monitor equipment across several sites, or several printers across one site, from the production floor or remotely, and assist the control of production. This enables efficient production planning, increased uptime and enhanced support. Epson Production Monitor is part of the Epson Cloud Solution PORT suite of apps and allows you to examine the production status in real-time. If an issue occurs, it can be corrected efficiently with minimal disruption to the print run. How productive is it? The SureColor SC-V7000 enables businesses to print at high speed with a maximum print area of 2.5 metres by 1.25 metres. The printhead layout enables simultaneous high-speed printing, with white ink and varnish, without losing productivity. What does it cost? How is it sold? The recommended retail price (RRP) is around AED 330,563 (US $90,000) and it is sold through authorised partners in the Middle East. How many are in use? Currently two printers have been installed in the UAE, and we are scheduled to install a few more in December and further into 2022. Specifications UltraChrome UV 10-colour inkset Printing resolution of 720 x 1,440 DPI Outstanding print quality High-speed simultaneous printing even when using white, colour and varnish Printheads, ink, firmware and software with an ink tank capacity of 1,000 ml  Price from AED 330,563 “Epson SureColor SC-V7000 was launched in April 2021.”
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