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Océ Printing Systems USA - Booth #3200

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“Océ Keeps Workflow Running Smoothly - Océ Printing Systems USA, Inc., will demonstrate its latest digital workflow and printing solutions for the graphic arts market at Graph Expo 2003. The Océ exhibit, located at booth 3200, will present a complete portfolio of versatile, state-of-the-art publishing solutions developed for the unique operating environments and requirements of the commercial printing and publishing market.

Océ solutions will demonstrate why commercial printers and other document professionals are adopting Océ digital technology to complement or replace their offset presses. Rock-solid Océ reliability eliminates downtime to keep workflow running smoothly. Broad versatility lets customers take advantage of new revenue-generating opportunities with flexible production-class digital solutions that work today and tomorrow. Industry-leading performance lets users get more done in less time, resulting in improved customer service and stronger relationships. Through extensive compatibility and seamless integration into existing workflow, Océ solutions can enhance and complement existing offset presses.

A New Standard for Versatility - Océ has created a new standard for versatility with its two families of sheet-fed, digital printing solutions, the Océ VarioPrint™ 5000 line and the Océ VarioPrint™ 2000 family. The Océ VarioPrint 5160 offers an output speed of 155 ipm and has the power to handle virtually any cut-sheet publishing or transactional print application with monochrome, spot-color, and MICR imaging. Along with support for a wide range of resolutions, toner types, paper stocks and applications, the new printer offers top speeds, high-capacity throughput, a lower total cost of ownership, and complete versatility. Users can upgrade with options for input and output trays, faster speeds, and high-capacity stacking, stapling, stitching, and binding.

As customers need to do more with less, the modular Océ VarioPrint 5160 offers many capabilities in just one system. At Graph Expo, Océ demonstrates this built-in versatility with a variety of applications, including manuals and booklets as well as direct mail applications. The system will also feature high capacity output stackers and will show tabs and various finishing capabilities including stitching and stacking.

The new 85 ppm Océ VarioPrint 2090 provides productive power for sheet-fed applications in the office, and central and commercial print centers. The Océ VarioPrint 2090 high-volume digital printer/scanner/copier supports simultaneous processing. Demonstrating the flexibility of one machine for multiple purposes, the multifunctional Océ VarioPrint 2090 will produce several applications, from labels and menus to directing marketing materials and booklets.

Océ Book Manufacturing Solution with New Enhanced Print Quality - Designed to enhance the quality of high visibility, graphic-intensive, documents, the new Océ Enhanced Print Quality (EPQ) feature raises the performance benchmark for speed and quality in web-fed, digital printing environments. EPQ uses an innovative toner transfer technique to deliver superior graphics quality-crisp half tones, solid blacks and improved consistency-on an extensive range of substrates at unmatched speeds. EPQ, which is available on all existing and new Océ VarioStream 7000 pinless printing systems, not only illustrates Océ's continuing commitment to providing commercial customers with solid investment protection, but also underscores the company's commitment to delivering world-class digital quality and versatility. The feature will be shown for the first time in the United States at Graph Expo 2003 with the Océ VarioStream 7650cx system printing black-and-white books and photographic posters with superb digital quality.

In Océ's Booth 3200, a novel written by a fifth grade class in Atlanta , Georgia will be printed on the Océ VarioStream 7650cx Twin digital printing system using Océ PRISMAproduction™ pre-press and workflow management software. Océ is donating the printed books to the school following Graph Expo.

The Océ VarioStream 7650cx digital printing system and Océ PRISMAproduction software create a total solution, with sophisticated digital printing capabilities that meet customer demand for rapid production of high-quality books. Océ PRISMA™ streamlines and automates workflow steps to save time, money and manpower, while accelerating turnaround for greater cost-effectiveness and faster time to revenue.

Innovative Short Run Color

The Océ CPS 700™ short run color solution is recognized for consistent color quality across entire print runs, and it will produce full-color output for many applications at Graph Expo. Now in its next version, 3.1, the Océ CPS 700 color offers higher performance, increased throughput and greater reliability.

The easy-to-use Océ CPS 700 satisfies a host of applications with just one system, so users can capture opportunities that would be impossible with less capable devices. For added versatility and volume, users can cluster two or more units for higher volumes, or operate them singly for short run color work. Operations gain the advantage of high volume capacity without the investment in limited, single-purpose equipment.

The 25 ppm Océ CPS 700 uses patented Océ Direct Imaging Color Technology for consistent color quality within and across print runs with no interruptions for recalibration. As a result, commercial printers incur less downtime, while achieving greater reliability and productivity. Even in a clustered configuration, all the Océ CPS 700 devices will maintain total color consistency from run to run, from first print through to last, and from unit to unit.

Solutions for Workflow Management

- Also shown at Booth 3200 will be the Océ suite of PRISMA workflow management software solutions, demonstrating how customers can more effectively manage commercial print workflow throughout the entire production process. PRISMA is an architected family of workflow management software that maximizes the performance and cost-effectiveness of multi-vendor operations independent of location, system or printers.

At Graph Expo, Océ PRISMA solutions are implemented in a variety of solution configurations, including Océ TrueProof™ software, which provides 100 percent accurate dot-for-dot electronic matching of Océ VarioStream and Océ VarioPrint output. Front-to-back page registration is clearly visible, eliminating the need for hard copy proofs, light tables and rulers. http://www.oceusa.com/wttgraphexpodir

Pace Systems Group - Booth #5430

At Graph Expo 2003, Pace Systems Group will be introducing ePace™ Version 14.0 , the print management solution that is revolutionizing the way you manage your business. This end-to-end solution includes estimating, production control, data collection, scheduling, accounting and e-commerce all in one integrated solution. Browser-based operation provides for cross platform, wireless compatibility and remote access - anytime, anywhere! Stop by our booth at Graph Expo for a complete demonstration.

- Pace Systems Group has served the printing and graphics arts industry for nearly 25 years, providing practical computer systems which make businesses more efficient, profitable, and productive. Hundreds of Pace Systems are in operation at sheetfed and web printers, screen printers, in-plant operations, and prepress trade service companies. The Pace Systems suite of software products consists of estimating, production management, inventory control, integrated accounting and e-commerce modules—all written specifically for the graphic arts industry. For further information about Pace Systems software products, call 800-624-5999, inquire at info@pace2020.com, or log on to www.pace2020.com

Pageflex - Booth #1016 (Xerox)

Pageflex is the pioneer of a new direction in composition software: Web-top publishing. Our Web-top publishing software helps novice users create high-quality printed products using intelligent, flexible templates, without installing or learning any new software. Pageflex templates are intelligent and flexible because professional designers can set rules to define which elements can change, how much they can change, and who can change them. Our products maintain corporate identity and design integrity while enabling sophisticated customization of documents. Pageflex also leads the field in variable data composition software for both enterprise and desktop.

- Pageflex Mpower and Pageflex .EDIT offer server-based solutions for web-to-print applications. Instant web-fulfillment is an ideal application for a Pageflex solution utilizing Mpower, .EDIT or both. Both products feature Pageflex Nu-Doc , our XML-based composition engine, and Pageflex Studio, our desktop template design application. Pageflex composition supports sophisticated, automated copyfitting and content flexing. Mpower offers the ability to create web form-driven and database-driven variability for output of sophisticated personalized documents. .EDIT enables iterative WYSIWYG editing of documents in a browser.

- For the single-user, Pageflex Persona offers the ability to create sophisticated personalized documents in a desktop application, using a local database. Phone: (617)520-8600. www.pageflexinc.com

Presstek - Booth #4052 

Applause – Process-free, Chemistry-free, Hassle-free

Long a pioneer in the field of chemistry-free media and platemaking, Presstek is first to market with process-free plates for thermal CTP. Shown as a technology demonstration at last year's Graph Expo, Applause process-free plates will be the feature product for Presstek at this year's Graph Expo, with live printing demonstrations. Don't miss the opportunity to see Applause in action.

Applause makes platemaking as easy and dependable as pushing a button. It's the ideal CTP workflow—simply image and print. Eliminate processors, safelights, and chemistry, along with the costs, time-consuming steps, and inconsistencies associated with them. In the pressroom, use Applause for faster rollup and makeready, greater ink/water latitude, more reliable reprints, and less chemical consumption on press than other plates. Recommended for print runs up to 100,000 impressions, Applause is a Smarter Way to Print.

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Presstek's thermal plates deliver the ultimate in quality, productivity and predictable results. Presstek invented and brought to market the world's first chemistry-free on-press (DI) and off-press (CTP) platemaking process. Now in its 4th generation, Presstek's patented thermal ablation laser imaging technology is recognized for producing high-resolution images and superior on-press performance in both CTP and DI applications.

All of Presstek's digital plates are daylight-safe, require no chemical processing, are non-photosensitive and require no special handling. Independence from darkroom conditions and elimination of variables in exposure, chemical stability and manual intervention means fast, accurate, repeatable results. Presstek's digital plate products for CTP applications include Anthem, Applause , and PEARLdry . Plates are available in 2-, 4-, and 8-page formats. PEARLdry Plus plates are available for DI Press applications. 

Thinking about moving to CTP?

Ask Presstek about Dimension CTP. We have a CTP system that's right for your shop.

Presstek's Dimension Series CTP systems and Anthem thermal plates have been awarded a Graphic Arts Technical Foundation (GATF) InterTech Award. Now with the availability of Applause process-free plates, Dimension CTP is even more impressive. Dimension CTP systems and chemistry-free thermal plates are designed and optimized as an integrated system, resulting in higher productivity, cleaner operation, and lower cost – it's truly A Smarter Way to Print. 

Presstek: The Market Leader in Direct Imaging (DI) Offset

Direct imaging (DI) is the process of sending a digital file directly to a digital offset press. This process eliminates the production steps associated with film-based platemaking. DI presses allow printers to be more competitive in a market that continually demands faster turnaround time and shorter press runs at lower costs—without sacrificing quality. DI is an enabling process brought about by the interaction of three core technologies—laser imaging, thermal digital media, and a unique press design. (click the bar below to learn more)

Presstek's commitment to excellence not only ensures reliable performance on press, but a reliable supply of thermal media. Presstek's proven Direct Imaging (DI) technology enables over 90% of the world's DI presses printing millions of jobs around the world today. Presstek's world-class partners bring presstek-enabled DI presses to market.

Presstek—A Smarter Way to Print

Presstek solutions add up to exceptional quality, improved productivity, increased profitability and environmental responsibility. In a world under pressure from man-made environmental contamination, Presstek is dedicated to making a difference by delivering environmentally friendly printing solutions.

Protecting the Environment is Everyone's Responsibility.

Not only do our chemistry-free plates eliminate a significant source of toxic emissions associated with conventional offset printing, our platemaking process does away with the need for film and its associated environmental impact. Because Presstek plates are created directly from a print-ready file that has already been proofed, plates are more likely to be right when they get to the press. And when Presstek-enabled direct imaging presses are used, the results are even better. The high level of automation in these presses ensures that the file will be printed right the first time, and sellable sheets are delivered by the press with fewer sheets of waste.

From print-ready file to sellable sheets, Presstek is truly A Smarter Way to Print.

Presstek, Inc. is a leading developer and manufacturer of digital laser imaging and chemistry-free plate technologies for the printing and graphic arts industries. Presstek's patented DI®, CTP and chemistry-free plate products eliminate photographic darkrooms, film and toxic processing chemicals, fostering a more productive printing workflow, lowering overall production costs and reducing environmental impact. The company's Lasertel subsidiary supplies it with the valuable resources necessary for its laser imaging systems. Because Presstek manufactures both the laser diodes and plate media, it is able to combine these two technologies into a system that delivers optimum performance.

Presstek partners with the world's leading press manufacturers, enabling over 90% of the DI presses installed worldwide. Presstek's Dimension Series of CTP systems are available in two-, four-, and eight-page models. The company also manufactures chemistry-free printing plates for both DI press and CTP applications. F or more information Phone: 603-595-7000. www.presstek.com

Printable Technologies, Inc. - Booth #5432

Printable is the leading provider of online technology to print suppliers and print management companies, enabling them to offer online ordering, tracking, and output of variable data, on-demand, and inventory print items by end users from catalogues and job submission centers that are set up, controlled and maintained through existing prepress and production staff. Printable's mission is to provide a powerful and flexible platform that brings value to the entire online procurement process - the customer experience, supplier roles and the production process. By providing key efficiencies for every aspect of the procurement process, the printer will enjoy increased revenues, new business growth and increased customer retention in all program areas.

- Featured this year at Graph Expo is PrintFusion 3 -- true online variable data printing through our flexible and scalable PrintOne Customer Centers. Create multi-page, multi-record press-ready artwork from database files, data streams, form input, and more. Printable goes far beyond online print buying to provide a complete e-business solution, which printers can adopt one component at a time. Phone 800-220-1727. www.printable.com

PrintLink - Booth #4927

Printlink provides nationwide staffing solutions and permanent placement for all print, prepress, document management and eMedia technologies. Our industry-specific recruiters conduct all searches with professional, personalized attention and strict confidentiality for discreet hiring assignments. Candidates are prescreened and matched by qualifications, geographic preference and compensation requirements. PrintLink caters to senior and middle management positions. Visit us at our booth and access our website. www.printlink.com  

Print Solutions Magazine - Booth #1948

Print Solutions is the award-winning magazine for entrepreneurs who produce and sell commercial printing, promotional products, digital printing, labels, envelopes, variable imaging, plastic cards, secure documents, bar coded products, forms, letterhead, binders, mailers and more. Visit booth 1948 for a free subscription and sample copy. Phone 703-836-6225. www.printsolutionsmag.com

Prism USA - Booth #5237

Prism USA , a world-wide leader in the development of print management software, will be presenting all of its software products and data collection systems, for printing companies of all sizes.

- Prism Enterprise , for the small to mid-sized printing companies will be presented with its integrated accounting suite for the first time. Its latest release, Version 6.0, will also be highlighted. Prism Enterprise will also demonstrate integration with Printable Technologies' e-commerce products, and Creo's UpFront imposition software.

- Prism WIN , a completely flexible management system, designed for the larger printing companies, will be presented in its entirety, and for the first time, its integration with Creo products via the new NGP Partnership program. Demonstrations of the Prism/Creo integration will take place at the Creo booth, with information available at both Prism's and Creo's booths.

- Prism QTMS will be showing both the GEM system for sheet fed presses and binders, and QTMS for web presses. QTMS is the world-wide leader in the management of paper usage, paper waste, and equipment performance. Simulation demonstrations will be conducted at the booth throughout the show, for both GEM and QTMS. www.prism-usa.com