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PRESS RELEASE:
HP TRANSFORMS COLOR EXPERIENCE FOR GRAPHICS PROFESSIONALS WITH HP DESIGNJET Z PHOTO PRINTER SERIES
9/30/06 - (9/26/06) HP today announced it is changing the way graphics professionals create large-format images with the unveiling of the HP Designjet Z Photo Printer Series.
Continuing to expand its professional printing portfolio, HP is leveraging its pigment ink technologies developed for the HP Photosmart Pro B9180 to create the first large-format printers employing HPıs Scalable Printing Technology.
The HP Designjet Z Photo Printer Series is designed to deliver intuitive, dependable and repeatable color accuracy for 24- and 44-inch museum-quality prints with 200 years' photo permanence.(1)
"The HP Designjet Z Photo Printer Series enables photographers, graphic designers and artists to print their vision accurately and consistently," said Enrique Lores, vice president and general manager, Inkjet Commercial Division, HP. "With our breakthrough color management features, graphics professionals can now leverage a truly intuitive and automated printing process that expands both their business opportunities and their creative boundaries."
Experience simple and intuitive color management
The HP Designjet Z Photo Printer Series employs the industry's first embedded spectrophotometer, utilizing Eye-One Color Technology from GretagMacbeth/X-rite. Mounted on the printer carriage with completely self-contained optics and electronics, the embedded spectrophotometer greatly simplifies accurate color-matching, enabling automated ICC profiling and HP Advanced Closed-Loop Color Calibration. The result means the user can create color profiles in minutes rather than hours and expect exact color matches throughout the printing process.
Leading brands in the creative community, including Adobe, Colorbyte, EFI, GMG and GretagMacbeth/X-rite, have worked closely with HP to develop solutions optimized specifically for the HP Designjet Z Photo Printer Series to fully address the needs of key markets, such as graphic design, professional photography, prepress and digital fine arts. From GretagMacbeth/X-rites's Eye-One Color Technology to the use of Adobe's Lightroom calibration application, these solutions further streamline workflow and provide users a simple, reliable printing experience.
The HP Designjet Z Photo Printer Series color management partner tools include:
* The embedded spectrophotometer, built on GretagMacbeth/X-rite's leading Eye-One color technology.
* HP's Advanced Profiling Solution,(2) co-developed with GretagMacbeth, provides additional options for profiling and calibration. Integrated with the HP embedded spectrophotometer, this solution includes a monitor calibrator and profiler with editing capabilities to offer an end-to-end color-managed workflow.
* EFI's RIP Designer Edition 5.1,(2) developed with HP-specific inputs, is the latest version of EFI Designer Edition. New photo features and an improved user interface give graphic designers full control over digital proofing needs, saving users time and money.
* Imageprint v.6 photo RIP from Colorbyte and ColorProof v.4 prepress RIP from GMG, also developed with HP-specific inputs. The Imageprint v.6 is optimized for use by prosumers and professional photographers. The ColorProof v.4 works directly with the embedded spectrophotometer for print verification, radically shortening workflow.
* The HP ProPrint Plug-in and the "Calibrate Printer" button in Adobe Lightroom, co-developed with Adobe. Print expected colors on the first try from Adobe Photoshop with the free HP ProPrint Plug-in, and use the Adobe Lightroom "Calibrate Printer" button to launch the color management tools directly from within the application.
New ink and media for exquisite museum quality that lasts 200 years(1)
The HP Designjet Z2100 features an eight-color HP Vivera pigment ink system, including both matte black and photo black inks, providing a broad color gamut on matte fine art papers and glossy photo papers for photographic and creative design applications.
The HP Designjet Z3100 uses a 12-ink HP Vivera pigment ink system, including the HP 70 Gloss Enhancer and HP Quad-Black Inks to create beautiful black and white prints and achieve truly neutral grays under different lighting conditions. This also provides continuous tones, uniform gloss and rich blacks, making the HP Designjet Z3100 ideal for high-quality art reproduction, photography and proofing applications.
Both models deliver the industry's best photo permanence on a wide variety of HP media up to 24- or 44-inches wide.
"With the HP Designjet Z Photo Printer Series, we have color prints that are as good as, and in some cases superior to, traditional media and normal color C-prints. It's a win-win situation for us," said Thomas Hoepker, photographer, Magnum Photographers. "We have better color. We have a wider gamut. We have total control over it. We don't have to send it out to a dark room specialist. We do it at home and we have this long lifespan."
With the HP Designjet Z Photo Printer Series, graphics professionals have the ability to print beyond the limits of traditional papers using the widest range of media options on the market. With 11 new media offerings, users have the flexibility to choose from more than 30 media options within HP's media portfolio.
HP also announced a strategic alliance with Hahnemuehle FineArt, the 400-year-old pioneer in developing and producing fine art paper. In addition to co-developing three fine art papers, HP Hahnemuehle Smooth Fine Art Paper, HP Hahnemuehle Textured Fine Art Paper and HP Hahnemuehle Watercolor Paper, Hahnemuehle's entire portfolio of digital fine art media types is compatible with the HP Designjet Z2100/3100, providing customers a complete and reliable printing solution with the ultimate media choice and flexibility. Profiles of Hahnemuehle's 21 fine art papers are available at www.hahnemuehle.com.
In addition, the HP Designjet Z Photo Printer Series' automated color management features have opened doors to more media options. Leveraging relationships with strong brands like Hahnemühle, the HP Designjet Z Photo Printer Series can quickly create ICC profiles for the most relevant commercially available media.
New tools and services make printing even easier
Backing the HP Designjet Z Photo Printer Series' superior color experience are a variety of HP services and support options that give users greater confidence in their printing. Users can rely on the HP Color Center tool for step-by-step instruction on color management and HP Color Expert Service for a single point of contact for remote live assistance to resolve color issues in the workflow. From setup to media profiling, fine-tuning to finishing tips, HP ensures a flawless, straightforward printing experience for novices to professionals every step of the way.
Pricing and availability(3)
SKU
Model
Price
Expected availability
Q6675A
HP Designjet Z2100 24"
$3,395
October 2006
Q6677A
HP Designjet Z2100, 44"
$5,595
October 2006
Q5669A
HP Designjet Z3100, 24"
$4,095
First half of 2007
Q6659A
HP Designjet Z3100, 44"
$6,295
First half of 2007
About HP
HP is a technology solutions provider to consumers, businesses and institutions globally. The company's offerings span IT infrastructure, global services, business and home computing, and imaging and printing. For the four fiscal quarters ended July 31, 2006, HP revenue totaled $90.0 billion. More information about HP (NYSE, Nasdaq: HPQ) is available at www.hp.com.
(1) Display permanence rating by Wilhelm Imaging Research, Inc. on a range of HP creative and specialty media. For details: www.hp.com/go/supplies/printpermanence.
(2) Available as an optional accessory.
(3) Estimated U.S. street prices. Actual prices may vary.
SOURCE: Hewlett-Packard Company www.hp.com
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PRESS RELEASE:
CANON SERVES UP A TRIPLE-THREAT LARGE FORMAT LINE-UP NOW OFFERING THREE 12-COLOR WIDE FORMAT PRINTERS IN 17-, 44-, AND 60-INCH WIDTHS
9/30/06 - (9/26/06) Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leading provider of office imaging systems, inkjet technology and digital photography equipment, today unveiled the new 12-color imagePROGRAF iPF8000 pigment ink large format printer. Designed to produce stunning color for professional quality giclee prints and photographs, the iPF8000 utilizes Canon's proprietary LUCIA pigment inks to print borderless images up to 42-inches wide, with a maximum paper width of 44-inches at amazing production speeds with outstanding archival image quality. The iPF8000 debuts at SGIA, (Booth #0534) September 26th, in Las Vegas.
Canon's Graphic Arts line of large format printers now includes the imagePROGRAF iPF5000, iPF8000, and iPF9000 printers at 17-, 44-, and 60-inches wide respectively. This expands Canon's large format portfolio which includes their recently announced Corporate and CAD line of large format print solutions. The new iPF8000 printer joins its two sister products by offering an extremely wide color gamut with a full 12-color inkset featuring LUCIA pigmented inks, along with the L-COA processor to quickly and accurately process high resolution image data.
With a maximum print resolution of 2400 x 1200 dpi, the new iPF8000 is ideal for color professionals with large-format printing needs, such as professional photographers, digital artists, graphic designers, commercial printers for proofing, print-for-pays, tradeshow exhibit builders, and signage shops. Advanced professional features such as automatic clogged nozzle detection and compensation for reliability, 330ml and 700ml selectable ink capacity sizes for versatility, a large, backlit LCD panel for ease of use, and ink usage tracking for accountability are all part of the new iPF8000 to satisfy every color professionals' large format printing needs.
"With a range of printer sizes and various media options, the iPF line of large format printers allows digital imaging professionals to choose the solution that will best render their images in the size, tone, and color that they desire for optimal viewing and display," said Tod Pike, senior vice president, Imaging Systems Group, Canon U.S.A., Inc. "The 44-inch imagePROGRAF iPF8000 printer strategically rounds out our line of 12-color large format printers."
The iPF8000 printer uses Red, Blue, Green, Gray, Photo Gray, Cyan, Photo Cyan, Magenta, Photo Magenta, Yellow, Regular Black, and Matte Black LUCIA pigment inks. The 12 ink colors enable the iPF8000 printer to render magnificent color and neutral, stable grayscales. Like its two sister products, the iPF8000 printer loads all 12 ink tanks at once and automatically switches between Regular Black and Matte Black inks, helping to eliminate wasted ink and the downtime of swapping out ink tanks. Each printer is shipped with a set of twelve 330ml LUCIA ink cartridges, and the users have an option to use 700ml large capacity ink cartridges to optimize efficiency.
In order to achieve the level of productivity required by print professionals, the iPF8000 is equipped with a countless number of time-saving features. The printer loads heavy roll paper from the front, eliminating the need to move the printer when changing paper, and the printer is capable of having the ink tank replaced without the need to stop the carriage, allowing for true uninterrupted operation. Additional features such as job log report total ink usage to a tenth of a milliliter and media usage in fractions of square feet to help make managing the running cost effortless. A larger LCD panel with instructional illustrations helps guide users through printer operation with minimal training.
As the last link in the image processing chain, the L-COA processor intelligently interprets image data, directing the fast printing process. Combined with Canon's dual print head design and the most ink nozzles per color in the industry, the L-COA processor helps achieve print speeds of under seven minutes for 33.1" x 46.8" (A0) size prints with 1200x1200 dpi resolution on a glossy photo paper. The iPF8000 printer's abundant number of nozzles and automatic clogged nozzle detection compensates if a nozzle becomes clogged by having other nozzles pull double-duty. This not only contributes to the printer's speed and accuracy but also helps reduce wear-and-tear on the print heads, increasing the reliability of the printer.
To make the state-of-the-art capability of the hardware even more accessible to users, the new iPF8000 comes with Print Plug-in for Adobe(R) Photoshop(R) for Macintosh OS(R) and Windows(R), a professional-level photo printing tool to allow printing of 16-bit RGB files, and PosterArtist (for Windows only), an easy-to-use sign and poster creation program, Digital Photo Print Pro (for Windows only), a digital photo correction and layout program. The printer driver for Macintosh(R) and Windows(R) includes a new feature called "Free Layout", in which the users can freely lay out print images from various applications on roll fed paper to maximize media usage.
The new iPF8000 printer offers digital printing professionals with a wide variety of media substrates ranging from fine art and photographic paper and canvas to banner and signage material. The variety of media available for the new iPF8000 provides the versatility and flexibility to complete any number of industry applications.
The imagePROGRAF iPF8000 printer will be available through authorized Canon U.S.A. dealers in October 2006 with a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $5,995.
SOURCE: Canon USA www.usa.canon.com
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PRESS RELEASE:
NEW EPSON STYLUS PRO 3800 INK JET PRINTER SETS NEW STANDARDS FOR EXCELLENCE IN PROFESSIONAL IMAGING QUALITY, PERFORMANCE AND PRICE
17-Inch Format Printer Features New Print Head With Breakthrough Screening Technology, Auto-Sharing Black Inks and New Sleek, Space-Saving Design for $1,295
9/30/06 - (9/25/06) Epson, the overwhelming brand of choice among professional photographers, continues to advance the possibilities of professional imaging with the introduction of the Epson Stylus(R) Pro 3800. Incorporating a compact, 17-inch wide printer design, a new breakthrough screening algorithm and award-winning Epson UltraChrome K3 InkTM technology, this printer delivers print quality and longevity unsurpassed by any other inkjet printer. For added productivity, a new auto-sharing black ink technology allows for automatic switching between photo and matte black ink modes to maximize image quality on a wide variety of media types. Available for $1,295 (estimated street price), this sleek and sophisticated printer is engineered to mark another turning point in the history of printing technology for professional photography, graphic design and prepress proofing.
"Throughout my career I've constantly pushed the limits of technology in an attempt to reproduce the bold colors that define my work," said Pete Turner, master colorist and photographer whose photographs have appeared on hundreds of ads, magazines, record album covers, and are in the permanent collections of world-class museums. "Epson's new Stylus Pro 3800 represents an amazing breakthrough for creative professionals, providing unprecedented control over the entire printing process without any compromises. Combined with Epson's UltraChrome K3 pigment based ink, my prints have a sense of color and liquidity that I have never been able to get with any previous inkjet printing process."
More About the Epson Stylus Pro 3800
Designed to exceed all expectations in the area of photographic image quality, the Epson Stylus Pro 3800 incorporates several new technologies and performance advancements for the most discerning professionals, which include:
* New Auto-Sharing Black Ink Technology: Breakthrough print head allows the printer to automatically switch between photo and matte black inks, providing virtually seamless transition times and greater conservation of black inks.
* Epson UltraChrome K3 Ink Technology: Using only eight individual cartridges at a time, Epson UltraChrome K3 inks incorporate high-density color pigments that produce the highest overall color gamut and fidelity among virtually any pigment-based inkjet printer in the industry. A high-gloss Microcrystal Encapsulation(TM) resin chemistry is also used to create prints with greater scratch resistance and reduced gloss differential.
* Three-Level Black Ink System: In addition to cyan, magenta, yellow, light cyan, and light magenta, Epson UltraChrome K3 features a unique three-level black ink system that simultaneously uses black, light black and light-light black inks to produce professional quality black-and-white prints that rival traditional silver halide. This technology is designed to create professional neutral and toned black and white prints without color crossover, metamerism or bronzing.
* New Screening Technology: Debuting a mathematical breakthrough from Epson, the printer features an entirely new, radical screening algorithm that consistently places droplets precisely, producing smoother tonal transitions and greater detail from highlights to shadows.
* High-Performance Engine Speeds: The extreme precision of the Epson Stylus Pro print engine delivers a 16"x 20" photo lab-quality print (using 1,440 x 720 dpi - High Speed mode) in as fast as five minutes, 32 seconds -- more than 20 percent faster than the Epson Stylus Pro 4800.(1)
* High-Precision Print Head Technology: The high-performance one-inch wide, eight-channel print head can achieve resolution levels up to 2880 x 1440 dpi with variable-sized ink droplets as small as 3.5 picoliters.
* Flexible Media Handling: Accommodating a variety of media in cut-sheet form between 4"x6" and 17"x22", including BorderFree(R) printing up to 16"x20", the printer offers three different ways to load media -- a high-capacity paper tray (120 sheets), top-loading manual tray optimized for fine art media and a front-loading, straight-through path capable of handling media up to 1.5 mm thick.
* Print Longevity: Prints created with the Epson Stylus Pro 3800 are predicted to resist fading up to 108 years for color prints and more than 200 years for black and white prints on specific Epson papers.(2)
* New Sleek and Compact Design: Weighing in at only 43 pounds, the Epson Stylus Pro 3800 features a new compact design and narrow depth. Compared to the Epson Stylus Pro 4800, the dimensions and weight are reduced by 30 and 51 percent, respectively.
* Connectivity Flexibility: For added versatility, the Epson Stylus Pro 3800 ships standard with 10/100 BaseT Ethernet and USB 2.0 connectivity.
Since its introduction, Epson UltraChrome K3 ink technology has produced some of the world's most renowned images from some of the most recognized photographers in the industry. Utilizing advanced new technologies along with Epson UltraChrome K3, the Epson Stylus Pro 3800 is a new benchmark in the world of professional photography. Underscoring Epson's ongoing commitment to the creative community, the printer comprises new features, design and performance to best meet the needs of today's most discerning professionals.
"It's amazing to think that the Epson Stylus Pro 3800 is not only engineered to produce some of the best-looking photographic prints the world has ever seen but does so for a price that's less than $1,300," said Mark Radogna, group product manager, Epson Professional Imaging. "Without a doubt, this printer is poised to make a profound impact in the professional imaging community and it won't take long for creative professionals everywhere to realize that this product represents their next must-have item."
Availability, Service & Support
The Epson Stylus Pro 3800 will begin shipping in December 2006 and is priced at $1,295 (estimated street price). A Professional Edition will also be available which includes a high-end PostScript(R) Language Level 3(TM) compatible RIP by ColorBurst(R) and is priced at $1,495 (estimated street price). The Epson Stylus Pro 3800 is supported by the standard Epson Preferred(SM) Limited Warranty. This one-year program includes toll-free advanced telephone access Monday through Friday and usually next-business-day full unit exchange service in the unlikely event of any hardware failure. Optional Epson Preferred Plus Service Plans are also available, offering one or two additional years of protection. For more information on Epson warranties, service programs and products, call 1-800-GO-EPSON (1-800-463-7766) or visit our Web site at http://www.epson.com/.
About Epson
Epson offers an extensive array of award-winning image capture and image output products for the consumer, business, photography and graphic arts markets. The company is also a leading supplier of value-added point-of-sale (POS) printers and transactions terminals for the retail market. Founded in 1975, Epson America, Inc. is the U.S. affiliate of Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, a global manufacturer and supplier of high-quality technology products that meet customer demands for increased functionality, compactness, systems integration and energy efficiency. Epson America, Inc. is headquartered in Long Beach, Calif.
Note: Specifications and terms are subject to change. Epson and Epson Stylus are registered trademarks and Epson UltraChrome K3 and Microcrystal Encapsulation are trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. BorderFree is a registered trademark and Epson Preferred is a service mark of Epson America Inc. All other product brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Epson disclaims any and all rights in these trademarks.
(1) Based upon print engine speeds only. Total throughput times depend upon front-end driver/RIP, file size, printer resolution, ink coverage, networking, and other factors.
(2) Ink lightfastness rating based on accelerated testing of prints on specialty media, displayed indoors under glass. Actual print stability will vary according to media, printed image, display conditions, light intensity, humidity, and atmospheric conditions. Epson does not guarantee longevity of prints. For maximum print life, display all prints under plexi, glass or lamination or properly store them. Visit http://www.wilhelm-research.com/ for the latest information.
SOURCE: Epson America, Inc. www.epson.com
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PRESS RELEASE:
ANOTHER O'REILLY AUTHOR NAMED TO CANON'S EXPLORERS OF LIGHT PROGRAM
Fostering Imaging Excellence and Nurturing Digital Photography's Next Wave
9/15/06 - (8/29/06) Getting recognized for one's lifetime achievements is at
once meaningful and satisfying. So last week, when Canon U.S.A. renewed
its Explorers of Light panel and added 20 new members, San Francisco Bay
Area photographer Stephen Johnson was understandably honored to be named
to the prestigious group.
Johnson, widely know for his landscape photography and author of a new
O'Reilly publication, "Stephen Johnson on Digital Photography" (US $39.99)
relied on a Canon camera to capture his recent images of the Galapagos and
Antarctica.
"For me, the flexibility of hand-held photography has always been a part
of photography's seduction," says Johnson. "It's natural for me to seek
out the highest quality and highest resolution systems to use. Canon has
been leading digital camera innovation in the 35mm realm."
In his new book, Johnson--whose stunning photographs grace the permanent
collections of institutions and museums throughout the United States
including the Oakland Museum--shows photo enthusiasts and professionals
how to tap into the power and range of today's digital tools to create
compelling photos.
Founded in 1995, the Explorers of Light program today promotes 78
photographers, all Canon shooters, as the very best photographers to help
foster and mentor imaging excellence. Among the members is well-known
photographer and new O'Reilly author, Eddie Tapp. In his new book
"Photoshop Workflow Setups" (US $29.99)--the first in a five book series
about mastering the art of digital photography--Tapp shows why nothing is
more critical than setting up an efficient Photoshop workspace, optimized
for the way you work as a photographer.
At O'Reilly, we strive to bring the knowledge of digital photography
experts to a broad audience of enthusiasts and professionals. We applaud
our celebrated authors' membership in Canon's Explorers of Light program.
Additional Resources:
For more information about Stephen Johnson's book, including table of
contents, index, author bio, and samples, see:
http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/stephenjohnson/
For a cover graphic in JPEG format, go to:
http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/stephenjohnson/cover.html
Visit Stephen Johnson's web site here:
http://www.sjphoto.com/
Stephen Johnson on Digital Photography
Stephen Johnson
ISBN: 0-596-52370-X, 320 pages, $39.99 US, $55.99 CA
About O'Reilly
O'Reilly Media spreads the knowledge of innovators through its books,
online services, magazines, and conferences. Since 1978, O'Reilly Media
has been a chronicler and catalyst of cutting-edge development, homing in
on the technology trends that really matter and spurring their adoption by
amplifying "faint signals" from the alpha geeks who are creating the
future. An active participant in the technology community, the company has
a long history of advocacy, meme-making, and evangelism.
O'Reilly's Digital Media products and online resources bring the knowledge
of experts to a broad audience of enthusiasts and professionals,
illuminating the spaces where innovation, creativity, and technology
converge. For more creative inspiration, visit:
http://digitalmedia.oreilly.com/
SOURCE: O'Reilly Media www.oreilly.com
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PRESS RELEASE:
SILVER GELATIN PRINTS COME OF AGE
8/24/06 - (8/14/06) Having long established its reputation for the production of market-leading black-and-white photographic paper, ILFORD Photo has now taken the whole genre onto a new level of archival and presentational excellence with the fusion of modern digital technology and true silver gelatine printing.
ILFORD Photo has announced the addition of a new paper to its range of specialist black-and-white photo products, which not only represents a major step forward in the production of high quality images, but also utilises the latest advances in digital processing.
Called ILFORD GALERIE FB DIGITAL, this 315gsm fibre base baryta paper has been created for printing with digital laser printers, and is compatible with digital printers such as the Durst Lambda and Océ Lightjet models.
This is the only paper in the world which utilises ILFORD Photo's renowned fibre base baryta material, made famous by such products as Ilfobrom Galerie FB and Multigrade IV FB papers, with the ability to be exposed in digital laser printers (Lightjet and Lambda) writing directly from digital files.
The optimised spectral sensitivity of ILFORD GALERIE FB DIGITAL, combined with the proven long term archival benefits of traditional fibre base black-and-white papers, provides the opportunity to create genuine silver gelatine prints from digital images. This unique combination makes ILFORD GALERIE FB DIGITAL the ideal choice for exhibition and fine art prints.
Initially being supplied in 100ft (30.5m) rolls in 20, 30, 40 and 50ins (51, 77, 102 and 127cm) widths for high-end prolab use, ILFORD GALERIE FB DIGITAL has been undergoing rigorous testing by a select handful of labs in North America and Europe.
Each lab has been extremely impressed at the quality prints which have been achieved, and is already recommending this paper for clients such as fine art collectors, museums, art galleries, photographers producing limited edition prints, and graphic design agencies.
"For the first time, fine art photographers can benefit from the best of both worlds," says ILFORD Photo chairman Phil Harris. "This unique product brings together the added creative benefits offered by digital manipulation, with the long established aesthetic and archival properties of true baryta base black-and-white silver gelatin prints."
Being launched at Photokina, ILFORD GALERIE FB DIGITAL will also be demonstrated via a series of exhibitions in the UK, Europe and the USA later in the year through to early 2007.
For more detailed information on ILFORD GALERIE FB DIGITAL paper and other fine black-and-white products from ILFORD Photo, visit www.ilfordphoto.com
SOURCE: ILFORD Photo www.ilfordphoto.com
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PRESS RELEASE:
INTELICOAT TECHNOLOGIES INTRODUCES MAGICLéE® TORINO 21M DIGITAL FINE ART AND PHOTO PAPER
8/5/06 - (7/31/06) InteliCoat Technologies®, a world
leader in the manufacture of coated paper, film and specialty substrates
for imaging and electronic technologies, today announced the
introduction of Magiclée® Torino 21M, a matte finish, pH neutral artist
stretch canvas designed for long-term, fade resistant fine art or photo
reproductions when imaged with pigmented inks.
A premium heavyweight, poly/cotton 21 mil canvas, Torino 21M features a
durable 2 over 1 weave and universal matte ink jet coating, making it
ideal for production art and photo printing with aqueous pigment and
piezo printers. The product's heavy textile base provides added
durability and resists edge cracking during the finishing and framing
process.
"We are delighted to introduce Torino 21M to the Magiclée family. As
with all Magiclée products, Torino21M is manufactured under strict
quality standards that ensure the consistency and performance required
by the art and photo markets," said Ed McCarron, director of marketing,
digital imaging for InteliCoat. "By focusing on the requirements of
digital artists, products like Torino 21M and the complete line of
Magiclée products set the industry benchmark for performance and
quality."
Torino 21M offers a specifically designed coating, which delivers
superior color gamut and resolution and has the added bonus of water
resistance when printed with UV inks. Torino 21M is also compatible
with most dye-based inks for short--term indoor reproductions.
MAGICLéE TORINO 21M canvas is immediately available in the following sizes:
MAGICLéE TORINO 21M, POLY/COTTON BLEND, 21 MIL CANVAS
Size
List Price
Part Number
24" X 40 FT
$161.68
68620
36" X 10 FT
$60.63
68621
36" X 40 FT
$242.58
68622
42" X 40 FT
$282.94
68623
50" X 40 FT
$336.29
68624
* For actual prices, call an authorized Magiclée reseller
For more information about Magiclée brand Digital Fine Art and Photo
media, call 800-628-8604 or visit the web site at
www.magicleeinkjet.com, where free sample rolls may be requested.
About Magiclée®
The Magiclée® brand consists of an array of digital imaging media
products for use in digital fine art and photographic applications
manufactured and marketed globally by InteliCoat Technologies, a world
leader in the manufacture of coated paper, film and specialty substrates
for imaging and electronic technologies. The company's products include:
imaging substrates for graphics, desktop, proofing, design engineering
applications and information storage; electronic films for applications
in printed wiring boards, flexible circuits; optical films for displays;
high temperature, conductive and shielding tapes; conductive films; and
microfilm. InteliCoat operates four manufacturing facilities in the
United States and Europe, with sales and marketing operations in
Australia, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, North and South America.
Worldwide headquarters is in South Hadley, Massachusetts, USA.
InteliCoat is a Sun Capital Partner company.
SOURCE: Magiclée® www.magicleeinkjet.com
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PRESS RELEASE:
HAWK MOUNTAIN PAPER: 15MIL TEXTURED PAPER IS BACK
8/5/06 - (7/27/06) Hawk Mountain Paper's Merlin Textured is an improvement on an old favorite. Sometimes called, "Watercolor" or "Linen", Merlin Textured is used for fine art reproductions
and for giving your prints a unique canvas look.
Merlin Textured comes from only the highest quality 100% cotton fiber. It is acid-free and lignin-free so rest assured, your prints will last. Combine this with our popular "Bright White" coating and free ICC profiles, and you have accurate, archival, inkjet reproductions at the best price around.
Merlin Textured is available in sheets and rolls for your next printing project.
Click here for pricing and availability: http://www.hawkmtpaper.com/merlin.htm#MerlinTextured .
SOURCE: Hawk Mountain Paper www.hawkmtpaper.com
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PRESS RELEASE:
REVOLUTIONARY NEW PRODUCT MARKETED BY NEXT WAVE, SOLVENT INK JET ARTIST CANVAS
Latest Product Reduces Costs, Speed of Printing and Provides Durability of Finish
7/18/06 - (7/11/06) Next Wave, a leading applications-oriented
product and business development organization, today announces its latest
offering, Next Wave Solvent Ink Jet Artist Canvas. This product is like no
other canvas offered for printing with solvent and eco solvent printers.
The Next Wave Solvent Ink Jet Artist Canvas allows consumers to use solvent
ink, which is more cost effective comparatively to water-based inks,
provides greater durability as a finished product, faster production speed,
and eliminates the need for traditional finishing or lamination. Printing
for fine art clients can now be completed in record time without sacrificing
quality with The Nameless Canvas combined with today1s solvent printer
technology. Solvent printers can now achieve comparable image quality to
those presently printing fine art with traditional aqueous systems while
simultaneously producing greater volume. The Nameless Canvas further
improves upon speed to completion thanks to the no-need-to-finish
characteristics of solvent ink.
Next Wave is an applications-oriented product and business development
organization that welcomes challenges to develop products to suit digital
printers1 needs. Next Wave1s expertise lies in a broad range of coating,
converting and materials technologies. Next Wave strives to be onto the
second "wave" of market, product and application development as the first
wave crests.
"The Next Wave Solvent Ink Jet Artist Canvas truly allows the consumer the
opportunity to print at the next level through the convenience of reduced
cost and time," said Patrick Clark, of Next Wave. "We find more and more
solvent printers using the product daily, and they are thrilled that Next Wave and its partners have developed a product that fills the image quality shortfall."
For more information about Next Wave or Solvent Printable Artists Canvas,
please call 770-831-6280, e-mail info@nextwavems.com or visit www.nextwavemediasolutions.com.
About Next Wave
Next Wave Media Solutions (www.nextwavemediasolutions.com) a leading
applications oriented product and business development organization that
welcomes challenges to develop products to suit the digital printers needs.
Next Wave facility and staff are located in Suwanee, Ga (just north of
Atlanta). Coating, converting and manufacturing partner facilities are
located throughout the world. Next Wave's goal is to be onto the second
"wave" of market, product and application development as the first wave
crests.
SOURCE: Next Wave Media Solutions www.nextwavemediasolutions.com
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PRESS RELEASE:
BREATHING COLOR ANNOUNCES ALLURE RAG 285GSM 100% COTTON SEMI-GLOSS FINE ART
PAPER
7/18/06 - (7/1/06) Breathing Color, Inc. is proud to announce the release of the Allure Rag
285gsm fine art inkjet paper. The Allure Rag is a 100% cotton premium grade
fine art paper with a semi-gloss surface, and is specially designed for
high-end giclée reproductions that require exceptional color gamut and
archivability. Allure Rag uniquely allows digital printmakers to reproduce
fine art and photography on a heavyweight fine art paper that is
manufactured with a pre-applied semi-gloss coating.
Allure Rag achieves great detail and depth and should be used to print both
black and white images as well as color images. Allure Rag allows for
extraordinarily dense blacks with a measured Dmax of over 2.0. The Allure
Rag is designed for pigment inks such as the Epson UltraChrome, and the new
K3 inks, but will also work well with dye based inks such as those currently
used by Hewlett-Packard. It is available in all roll sizes from 13" to 60"
in width as well as cut sheets.
The current semi-gloss, 100% cotton fine art papers on the market are costly
to manufacture and are therefore traditionally priced over $2 per square
foot. Through its direct distribution model, Breathing Color offers Allure
Rag at competitive prices as low as $1.30 USD per square foot depending on
roll sizes and quantity purchased. Allure Rag therefore provides a new
opportunity for digital printmakers who before could not justify using this
new category of products due to its abnormally high cost.
Nick Friend, Breathing Color's President further explained, "the Allure Rag
and its semi-gloss inkjet receptive coating delivers a dmax value that has
never before been accomplished on a traditional 100% cotton fine art paper.
Allure Rag's performance once again represents our ongoing commitment to
deliver cutting edge products at market leading prices."
About Breathing Color, Inc.
Breathing Color, Inc. is a leading designer and supplier of digital inkjet
media and post-print protective coatings. Breathing Color is focused on the
art and photographic markets with products that maximize color and longevity. Breathing Color's customers benefit from the highest quality at competitive prices by buying direct.
SOURCE: Breathing Color, Inc. www.breathingcolor.com
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