Magazine News

Mimaki Europe announced the European launch of its new JFX200-2513 EX large flatbed UV inkjet printer at FESPA Global Print Expo 2019. According to the company, the JFX200-2513 EX features substantial productivity increases on previous JFX models – 280% faster in new draft mode when printing in four colours plus white and 100% faster for all other print modes. This entry-level printer also uses Mimaki’s 2.5D Texture Maker to enable smooth embossed print at the touch of a button, allowing print service providers to offer large format digital print with dimensional textured effects without lengthy file preparation.The new printer also eradicates the time-consuming process of creating multiple Photoshop files featuring stacked stepped layers for smooth expression, by adding a greyscale image [...]

2019 CATEGORIES ENTER TODAY With over 25 categories to choose from digital to laser, from sheetfed to labels, there is definitely a category for you! For 2019 we're bringing you Best Use of Technology and Wrap Printer of the Year Key Dates Entries Close: Sunday, 1st of September 2019 Save The Date Friday, 29th of November 2019 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Northwood, Santry

Neopost is holding three Print XL events this year, taking place in the Stormont Hotel in Belfast on the 21st of May, the Rochestown Park Hotel in Cork on the 23rd of May and the Red Cow Hotel in Dublin on the 15th and 16th of October. Why attend? Get free expert ideas on how to grow your revenue Meet some of the leading suppliers to the Irish print industry Learn about high margin segments like wide format print, promotional printing, vehicles graphics, sign-making, print finishing, direct mail fulfilment and more See live demonstrations of the best kit in the business It's all about being the best. So join Neopost in Belfast, Cork and Dublin to find out how you can grow your print business. TO [...]

A new Massivit 3D printer has put McGowans ahead of the game How does a print firm differentiate itself in today’s market? If winning a job comes down to price and price only, with little or no regard for quality or efficiency, how can companies ensure their voice is heard above the din? One way is through continued investment in new technology. McGowans has never shied away from the latest print tech; in 2017, the firm installed an EFI Nozomi C18000, the world’s first commercial single pass large format printer, at its facility in Ballymun. The 1.8m-wide press can print up to 246 linear feet per minute, producing up to 77,758 sq ft per hour. At 40m [...]