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PRINT 2005 Show Guide M-X
MAN Roland
About MAN Roland MAN Roland invents DirectDrive DirectDrive decouples the plate cylinder from the press’ main drive. The result: all of the plates on a ROLAND 700 with DirectDrive can be changed simultaneously, instead of one at a time, considerably slashing makeready time. Wash-up routines can be completed during plate changing for additional efficiency. That, in effect, reduces the time it takes to plate a press to zero minutes. printcom and printservices provide total press support MAN Roland is notching up its benchmark service, parts and support programs to launch printcom and printservices in North America. The integrated programs bundle all the benefits MAN Roland press users need to keep their pressrooms profitable now and in the future. Working together, printcom and printservices cover certified consumables, maintenance solutions, emergency response, upgrades, remote control repairs, and business-building enhancements ROLAND 500: big advantages in the 3/4 size The ROLAND 500 takes the extended 29-inch sheetfed format to the next level of functionality, expanding market opportunities for printers who run it. The system sets new production standards, running at an industry-leading 18,000 sheets per hour. The 500 lets users grow their production and marketing possibilities beyond the traditional limits of half-size machines. EnergyLink protects & serves Developed by MAN Roland and POWERVAR, EnergyLink connects between a facility’s power source and its presses to purge the electrical supply of any anomalies before they can affect production. hat results in longer life for a press’ critical electronics and its digitally controlled motors, while enhancing the consistency of print quality. Inline sheeters make world premiere MAN Roland now offers a complete range of Maxson sheeters for every model in its large-format ROLAND 900 line. The innovation is making its global premiere at PRINT, provisioning a ROLAND 900 XXL in continuous demonstrations. Because rolled stock is less expensive than cut sheets, printers can significantly reduce their paper costs with a Maxson sheeter. The equipment also enables them to custom-cut the paper to fit each job, so waste is reduced significantly. ROLAND 900 XXL provides big advantages The centerpiece of the MAN Roland exhibit is a 65-inch version of the pressmaker’s extra-extra large press — the ROLAND 900 XXL. It’s the biggest and most productive press operating at PRINT 05 and is making its North American premiere. A six-color-with-coater configuration, the 900 XXL demonstrates the advantages of combining high levels of automation with a super-sized press format. ROTOMAN delivers CIM solutions MAN Roland’s ROTOMAN line of 16- and 24-page web presses cost-effectively bring all the productive advantages of Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) into commercial pressrooms. ROTOMAN combines the advancements of MAN Roland engineering, the agility of the PECOM press operating system and the efficiency of Printnet networking to provide a significant competitive advantage to the printers who run it. TelePresence wins a 2005 InterTech A remote press diagnosis system from MAN Roland that automates key aspects of press repair and maintenance has won a 2005 InterTech Technology Award from PIA/GATF. Called TelePresence, the device works on all Printnet PECOM-equipped ROLAND sheetfed presses, allowing a printer to notify MAN Roland of a service need without even picking up a telephone. LITHOMAN IV accelerates web printers’ businesses LITHOMAN IV, MAN Roland’s high volume, high quality print solution, is helping North American printers accelerate their businesses. The press features web widths from 38 to 81 inches, with formats of 32, 48, 64 and 72 pages, and speeds up to 45,000 iph or 2,800 fpm. LITHOMAN’s Printnet PECOM operating, networking and automation system is being demonstrated. ROLAND 700 sets press customization record The ROLAND 700 is available in more configurations and versions than any other sheetfed press in the industry, according to a recent statistical analysis by MAN Roland, which identified 3,150 versions of the 41-inch press. An eight-color 700 perfector with coating is operating at MAN Roland’s Technology Center. Showgoers can see it in action by signing up for a tour at exhibit #1245. For more information: www.manroland.com About Markzware Markzware is the leading developer of quality-assurance, data conversion and workflow solutions for the international graphic arts, printing, publishing and digital multimedia industries. Markzware is a privately held company based in Santa Ana, California, USA. Markzware B.V., located in Rijswijk, The Netherlands, is the company's headquarters for activities in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Markzware welcomes Print '05 attendees to stop by for a visit for an up-close-and-personal look at its full range of software solutions, including some of its most popular applications and new releases: FlightCheck Professional —an award-winning prepress application that sets the standard for preflighting, this standalone solution has saved the printing industry millions of dollars in reprocessing costs. The application scans a wide variety of file types, including QuarkXPress, PageMaker, PDF, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, FreeHand, CorelDRAW by using a simple drag-and-drop interface, to warn users of more than 150 potential file problems. FlightCheck Studio —a must-have solution for anyone working in the graphic arts, including designers, studios, art directors, publishers and ad agencies, FlightCheck Studio is a plug-in to popular layout programs, QuarkXpress and InDesign. Studio alerts users on-the-fly, to any problems as the file is being created (i.e., an RGB image placed into a document destined for CMYK output, etc.). FlightCheck Workflow —for any prepress operation, this workflow manager is used to create an automatic task management process. It is the only user-definable, cross platform, configurable application that analyzes native layout applications, image files and PDF files, to sort, filter and categorize them for the next step in production. For more information: www.markzware.com MetaCommunications — Booth #6258 About Digital Storage Manager Digital Storage Manager is the first intranet search and archive management system for creative workgroups that improves the ability of users to find, tag and archive files. Built on MetaCommunications‚ award-winning Virtual Ticket product, Digital Storage Manager enables users to search across their entire network of both online servers and offline repositories to find any file. Southern Graphic Systems, a division of Alcoa, is using MetaCommunications‚ Virtual Ticket˙ production platform as the basis for its centralized and common manufacturing order entry system. Virtual Ticket enables Southern Graphic Systems, the leading solutions provider to the graphic arts and packaging printing industries, to speed time to market and enhance customer service for major consumer product companies. For more information: www.metacommunications.com Mitsubishi Lithographic Presses (MLP U.S.A., Inc.) — Booth #4028 Diamond 3000TP Tandem Perfector Mohawk Fine Papers, Inc. — Booth #5124 New Name: Introducing Mohawk Fine Papers The largest manufacturer of premium printing, identity and imaging papers in the country has changed its name. Mohawk Paper Mills is now Mohawk Fine Papers Inc. “The name change is meaningful for several reasons. First, it marks an important milestone in our company history,” says Thomas D. O’Connor, Jr., Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “The new name also reflects our broader product portfolio while emphasizing Mohawk’s longstanding commitment to quality.” Mohawk Fine Papers makes EPA List of Top 25 The largest manufacturer of premium printing, identity and imaging papers in the country has been added to the EPA List of Top 25 U.S. Green Power Purchasers. Mohawk (#13) was one of four additions announced this quarter along with HSBC (#7), Starbucks (#22), and Syracuse University (tied for #23). Mohawk Color Copy Entirely Powered by Wind Mohawk Fine Papers Inc. announces at Print 05, that it will now be producing the entire Mohawk Color Copy line with windpower. Previously, Mohawk Color Copy 100% Recycled was produced with wind energy, now Mohawk Color Copy 98, Mohawk Color Copy Premium and Mohawk Color Copy Gloss have been added to Mohawk’s ever expanding Windpower Portfolio. Beckett Expression and Via Join Mohawk’s Windpower Portfolio Mohawk has announced that its Beckett Expression and Via product lines will join the Strathmore Writing System in its highly regarded Mohawk Windpower Portfolio. Starting October 1, 2005, Mohawk will begin manufacturing the Beckett Expression and Via lines with non-polluting, windpower. Mohawk Launches New Technology for HP Indigo Mohawk introduces a technological breakthrough for HP Indigo printers. A proprietary process know as i-Tone™ was recently developed by Mohawk, in collaboration with NALCO, and applied to Mohawk Superfine and Mohawk 50/10. The new Mohawk Superfine i-Tone™ and Mohawk 50/10 i-Tone™ will bring these legendary Mohawk products to a new generation of printers. For more information: www.mohawkpaper.comor call 1-800 THE MILL. Muller Martini — Booth #4018, FASTech Booth #4286, Xerox Booth #1228 & Nipson Booth #12049 Bolero Perfect Binder —the new Model 3028 Bolero provides the highest levels of automation Muller Martini has ever offered in a perfect binder. Bolero, which makes its U.S. debut at Print ’05, runs at 8,000 c/hr. and features fully automated operation across the entire size range. Bolero will be demonstrated at booth #4018 as part of a complete bookbinding line. Alprinta Web Press— avariable size commercial web offset press runs at up to 1,500 feet per minute and features Muller Martini’s state-of-the-art servo drive technology and a robust ink train to ensure outstanding ink coverage. Alprinta comes standard with Muller Martini’s patent-pending, fully integrated and fully JDF/JMF compliant automatic makeready system. . Alprinta will be demonstrated for the first time in the U.S. at Print’ 05. Concepta Web Press— a variable size commercial web offset press will be shown during Print ’05 in a hybrid offset/digital configuration at the Kodak booth #6707. New capabilities for in-line customization for the direct mail and other commercial printing markets will be highlighted. Concepta runs at up to 1,200 feet per minute and comes standard with Muller Martini’s patent-pending, fully integrated and fully JDF/JMF compliant automatic makeready system. Tempo 22 Saddle Stitcher— a 22,000 c/hr. Tempo 22 is Muller Martini’s response to the industry challenge of getting net speeds close to rated speeds. Tempo 22, which features automated servo AMRYS technology, and an in-line sample gluer for gimmicks, exceeds 19,000 c/hr. in start-up environments. Tempo 22 will be demonstrated at Print ’05, as part of a comprehensive stitching platform. Presto Saddle Stitcher— the Economical Muller Martini Presto runs at 9,000 c/hr. with 17-inch chain pitch, making it ideal for starting an automated stitching line or expanding an existing line. Presto will be demonstrated at Print ’05, delivering into a Palamides 502 automatic banding machine designed for 1-up and 2-up production where product is counted, stacked, banded. BravoPlus Saddle Stitcher— a13,000 c/hr. Muller Martini BravoPlus offers unmatched automation in the mid-range class. When equipped with AMRYS technology, makeready time can be reduced up to 50%. During Print ’05, the BravoPlus stitcher will be demonstrated at the FASTech booth #4286, showing the inside and outside inkjetting capabilities of BravoPlus to the entire industry for the first time. SigmaLine OnDemand Solution— the Muller Martini SigmaLine—recently named a 2005 ATF InterTech Technology Award winner—is the world’s first commercial-quality, totally modular, OnDemand digital book manufacturing solution. At Print ’05, various components of the SigmaLine OnDemand concept will be demonstrated in-line with continuous feed digital print engines at the Xerox booth #1228 and at the Nipson booth #12049. For more information: www.mullermartini.com NAPL (National Association for Printing Leadership) — Booth #862 Overview Offering a wide range of services and programs designed to help its members and clients move their organizations forward profitably, NAPL is a national non-for-profit trade association chartered in 1933. NAPL’s comprehensive and ever-evolving programs, services, information, and analysis keeps members ahead of the curve on industry issues and helps them turn today’s business challenges into opportunities for growth. NAPL staff will be on hand at Booth 862 to greet attendees and show them how NAPL can give their company a competitive edge in today’s demanding business environment. Some of what will be on tap. Services NAPL Member Services— Dean D’Ambrosi, vice president, Member & Customer Relations, and members of NAPL’s member services team will be on hand to guide visitors to the NAPL products, resources, and services that best meet their needs and help them enhance the sales and profit performance of their businesses. NAPL Consulting Services— NAPL Consulting Services provides company owners and senior managers with specialized know-how and practical insights as they make critical decisions or consider strategic options for their business. Bringing the depth and scope of NAPL's respected industry trend analysis and economic forecasting to its broad range of services, NAPL Consulting Services offers objective advice from a trusted source. To learn more about how this service can help your company achieve its objectives, stop by Booth 862 and ask for NAPL Consulting Services Managing Director John Hyde , or contact Hyde at (800) 642-6275, ext. 1313, or jhyde@napl.org . NAPL Proprietary Publications— Purchase a title or two from NAPL proprietary publications, which provide valuable insights on all aspects of running a successful graphic communications company. Written by the industry’s most respected experts, NAPL titles cover topics ranging from strategic leadership and human resources, to financial management, sales and marketing, customer services, and production management, including Strategic Positioning: Making the Transition to a Technology-Based Print Business, by Jeff Allen; A Printer’s Guide to Content Management Services, Building a Digital Services Portfolio, and Understanding Customers: Building a Customer Service Strategy, by Cary Sherburne; Understanding Information Technology for Print Management and Print Production Workflow: A Practical Guide by Chuck Gehman; Database Marketing: Mining Data for Dollars, Brett Knobloch; and a three-part series on Cross-Media by Kevin S. Ruttan, Mark Evans, Laura Gale, and Tom Defino. Exciting and informative speakers— Andrew Paparozzi, NAPL vice president and chief economist, shares findings from the latest NAPL economic research; Howard Fenton, NAPL senior digital technologies consultant, discusses how to survive—and thrive—in the digital revolutions that’s transforming the industry; John Hyde, NAPL managing director of Consulting Services, explores how companies can evaluate various strategic options for their business; sale guru Peter Ebner shares his time-tested sales strategies; and NAPL associate consultant Mary Redmond, president of Independent Lease Review, shares tips on avoiding some common pitfalls in equipment leasing. For a full schedule of NAPL speakers, visit Booth 862. Océ North America — Booth #2462 Océ DPconvert Software: Flexible Prepress Design and Make-Ready Océ PRISMAproduction Version 3.10 for Unified Workflow New Océ PRISMAproduction Version 3.10 enables unified workflow with JDF-based job tickets and enhanced Xerox interoperability, including DigiPath V3. Multiple Océ CustomTone® output supports applications needing more than one customized color. A Print File Library allows instant re-printing of short-run publishing jobs, minimizing time to locate and load files. Océ PRISMAweb Software for Digital Storefronts New Océ PRISMAweb Version 2.5 enables digital storefronts to reduce transaction costs, automate printing workflow and accelerate turnaround. Users can submit jobs, upload documents, and convert files to PDF. Other functions enable pre-flighting, soft proofing, personalization, job tracking, booklet layout, JDF support, site and service customization, and online price quotes. Océ CPT 60 Tandem 60 ppm Digital Color System The new 60 ppm Océ CPT 60 Tandem is an innovative double engine configuration of CPS 900 Platinum color technology and EFI controller. Users gain redundancy, job splitting and load balancing, along with consistent offset-quality output, problem-free performance, and media versatility. Users get more work out without calibration delays. Océ VarioStream 9230 Digital System for 3/3 Color PRINT 05 is the first US showing of the Océ VarioStream â 9230 roll-to-roll system. The flexible system switches between 1/1, 2/2 and 3/3 modes on-the-fly. Supporting convergence of transactional, direct mail and graphical workload, the system operates at optimum total cost of ownership, delivering higher productivity at significantly lower costs. For more information: www.oceusa.com Vector TX52 CTP Systems— The Presstek Vector TX52 chemistry-free platesetter provides the small format (52cm and under) printer with a unique metal platemaking solution for higher productivity, cleaner operation and lower production costs. The system is designed for maximum ease of use and streamlines the entire platemaking operation while delivering the speed, quality and performance required to meet customer demands. Its compact size and daylight-safe operation allow this unit to fit into any shop. Freedom Chemistry-free Plates— After imaging, Freedom plates are automatically cleaned with water in the Vector TX52’s integrated plate washer. Freedom plates require no baking, special cleaning fluids, or gumming, resulting in less waste material and a more environmentally friendly print shop. Freedom plates perform extremely well on press, delivering many of the familiar performance characteristics and stability of conventional aluminum plates and are ideally suited for short-run printing with run lengths up to 25,000. Dimension Excel CTP Systems— The easy-to-use Dimension Excel Series provides the reliability, versatility, speed, and quality that printers—especially mid-size and smaller shops—require from their CTP investment. Productivity is improved by automating key steps and eliminating time-consuming prepress procedures; more jobs are completed in the same amount of time. Dimension Excel platesetters are available in a two- and four-page formats. Either model can be configured as a standard (Dimension 225 and 425) or as a high production (Dimension 250 and 450) platemaker. The Dimension Excel 250 and 450 output plates to an automated washer and/or plate stacker. Each has an extremely small footprint and is optimized to work with Presstek chemistry-free Anthem and process-free Applause plates. Anthem Chemistry-free Plates— Presstek’s Anthem thermal plate provides chemistry -free CTP and exceptional print performance. Anthem is a “drop-in product” with excellent ink / water latitude, compatibility with a wide range of press chemistry, and run lengths up to 100,000. After imaging, only a simple cleaning with water is required; there is no baking and no chemical processing. Applause, Totally Process-free CTP plate— Applause, Presstek’s process-free thermal printing plate is designed for thermal CTP printing applications. Applause is a truly no-process plate. Unlike other digital plate products, Applause requires absolutely no intermediate steps between imaging and printing. Users simply image the plate, hang it on press, and print. Other key benefits include run lengths up to 100,000 impressions, excellent ink/water latitude, high resolution, and compatibility with existing press chemistries. Kodak Polychrome Graphics DirectPress 5634 DI— The Kodak Polychrome Graphics DirectPress 5634 DI is a two-page, four-color offset press that is enabled by Presstek’s ProFire Excel imaging and thermal plate technology. The DirectPress is equipped with easy-to-use, automated, labor-saving devices that provide automatic cleaning for ink rollers, plates, blankets, and impression cylinder. An auto print system streamlines the entire printing process, from plate advancing and imaging to printing and cleaning. Presstek’s DI technology , combined with a central impression cylinder and single gripper system , results in perfect registration every time. For more information: www.presstek.com PrintLink is the industry leader in professional placement in the U.S. and Canada for middle/senior level printing and packaging positions including all hands-on classifications. Industry specific recruiters provide professional, personalized attention and maintain strict confidentiality for discreet hiring assignments. All candidates are pre-screened and matched by qualifications, geographic preference, and compensation requirements. For more information: www.printlink.com Punch Graphix Americas has two brands- Xeikon and basysPrint, together in the Punch boothXeikon provides solutions for the digital printing market and basysPrint provides solutions for the CTP/Prepress market. See basysPrint & Xeikon listings to see what will be demonstrated. For more information: www.punchgraphix.com Color management and control The QuadTech® Color Control System on ICON™ —incorporating System Brunner Instrument Flight® technology - controls every attribute of ‘ink on paper,’ from solid ink density to three-color gray balance, ensuring consistent color from start to finish. The Color Control System with Instrument Flight is the only system on the market that analyzes more than 30 color variables, allowing comprehensive press optimization, a key component in fully color-managed production. Web and ribbon register The QuadTech® Register Guidance System with MultiCam™ —and QuadTech® Ribbon Control System with MultiCam™ provide optimum register control for commercial web offset and newspaper presses. The unique MultiCam camera scans the entire cylinder circumference without compromising system performance. Sensors reduce trim waste by recognizing marks in an area of circumferential white space as small 5,08mm, increasing the printable area of the web. QuadTech® Autotron™ Gravure 2200 Register Guidance System— is c omplementary to MultiCam based products, QuadTech® Autotron™ Gravure 2200 Register Guidance System makes a substantial contribution to improved efficiencies in the gravure printing process. Depending on the options chosen, it arms operators with comprehensive, fully automatic control over color-to-color register, cut-off, slit and backup. In addition, the ‘Tilt and Fit’ option provides control over moisture related web instability, ensuring optimum register under all running conditions. Integrated controls The ICON platform’s open architecture provides complete integration of ancillary press systems, eliminating errors and minimizing variations in printing processes : Easier press operation – QuadTech products mounted on-press are driven by a single touch screen, ensuring optimum use of installed hardware. Reduced job changeover times – An interface to digital job tickets, minimizing set-up times for all jobs. Connectivity – An open interface to many press control architectures, enabling almost ‘plug-and-play’ compatibility and high levels of control. Technology for today and the future Data Central™ — answers the need for improved workflow through JDF-enabled systems and controls. It is a sophisticated software product, designed specifically to enhance press productivity. Overlaying the control provided by other QuadTech ICON-based products, it provides automatic configuration as well as sophisticated statistics and reports on press performance and optimization. For more information: www.quadtechworld.com Overview
Screen (USA), a wholly owned subsidiary of Kyoto, Japan-based Dainippon Screen Manufacturing Co., Ltd., is a leading supplier of systems and components for the graphic arts industry. From its centrally located headquarters facility outside Chicago, Screen (USA) provides complete sales, parts and service through sales representatives and dealer networks in principal geographic areas. Its diverse line of integrated products includes workflow management solutions, thermal platesetters, imagesetters, digital printing systems, flatbed scanners, hybrid AM/FM screening technology, color proofing applications and digital asset management software. Screen (USA) is a leader in supplying prepress, networking and workflow systems, components and software for the graphic communications industries. Screen provides sales, service and technical support throughout North America, Canada and Latin America. Products range from scanners to digital offset presses to thermal CTP platesetters. Thermal printing plates imaged with PlateRite platesetters are used to produce books, magazines, catalogs, newspapers and other materials. To optimize workflow productivity, Screen introduced the JDF-enabled Trueflownet operating environment. For more information please go to our web site www.screenusa.com TruePress 344— 4-color TruePress 344 digital offset press employs a thermal multi-array laser diode system to image processless plates. Utilizing conventional offset inks and consumables, the TruePress 344 prints up to 7,000 sheets per hour with a maximum sheet size of 13.4 x 18.5 inches. It can produce a 500-sheet job in under 15 minutes. All four plates are imaged simultaneously. Plates can be imaged at 2,400 dpi using screen rulings up to 175 lpi PlateRite Ultima 32000Z The PlateRite Ultima 32000Z thermal platesetter easily accommodates 4-page to 32-page plates. Dual 512-channel imaging heads based on Grating Light Valve™ technology allow it to produce 80 x 50-inch plates at 18 plates per hour and 60 x 45-inch plates at 24 plates per hour. It also can image two 8-page plates simultaneously at 46 plates per hour. PlateRite Ultima 16000— thermal platesetter handles plates from 25.6 x 21.6 inches to 57.9 x 45.9 inches, so users can image 4-page plates through 16-page plates. The 512-channel laser diode head images 23 57 x 45-inch plates per hour. The PlateRite Ultima 16000 can be fully automated to handle up to 400 large plates. Trueflow 3.1— is thenewest version of the PDF/JDF-enabled workflow management system, is the core of Screen’s Trueflownet operating environment. It drives CTP production and digital printing presses, while facilitating communication between MIS and prepress, press and postpress operations. Trueflow 3.1 increases printers’ efficiency by further strengthening MIS cooperation with every phase of production. Trueflow 3.1 offers new and expanded functionality, including enhanced packaging options available to printers. Spekta— hybrid screening delivers higher print quality and image detail than line screens of 300 lpi or higher, without changing from 175 lpi conditions. Spekta combines the fine pattern reproduction of FM screening and consistent results of AM screening. Spekta overcomes the problem of interference patterns between screen angles and rosette moiré. PlateRite 8800II— an 8-up thermal CTP features the next-generation 512-channel laser diode exposure head based on Grating Light Valve technology. The exposure head utilizes 50 watts of power, an increase of 25 percent compared with the first-generation GLV-based imaging head. The PlateRite 8800II images large-format plates at 30 plates per hour. A high-speed option for outputting 35 plates per hour makes it one of the fastest 8-up devices on the market. Riteportal 2.0— is an Internet-based client/server product that enables creative professionals to prepare and deliver error-free, production-ready PDF files. Riteportal features a powerful preflight engine. An automatic connection to a web address streamlines uploading and job ticketing. PDF output exactly matches production requirements and technical specifications established by the printer. Errors can be identified and fixed before files are uploaded. Riteonline 2.1— streamlines the ordering of dynamic and static documents for small to medium-size printers. It includes a web-based document customization module with built-in approval process. Printers’ clients can order customized documents or reprints anytime via their web browser. They can orders and preview PDFs for online editing, content approval and proofing. Riteapprove 1.2 An online approval software that’s integrated with the Trueflow workflow system, Riteapprove 1.2 eliminates delays and potential errors associated with manual approvals. Riteapprove 1.2 functions in Hot Folder, Job Container and Job Recorder workflows. Production operators easily send requests for approval to several people with a few clicks of the mouse. Once approval is received, Riteapprove 1.2 automatically sends the status to the operator and Trueflow. Ritetransfer 1.5— is an intelligent job submission portal enabling customers to submit jobs directly from their desktop. Ritetransfer 1.5 complements the Riteportal PDF delivery workflow. Ritetransfer 1.5 provides a customized and branded drag-and-drop client application. It supports JDF output. PlateRite News 2000 —a CTP solution for newspaper prepress combines the versatility and productivity of Screen imaging technology with the exceptional output of up to 80 plates per hour. The PlateRite News 2000 has a maximum plate size of 38.6 x 26.8 inches. The minimum plate size is 11.4 x 18.1 inches. Two broadsheet plates can be loaded simultaneously. It features standard resolution settings of 1,000 dpi, 1,016 dpi, 1,200 dpi and 1,270 dpi. Ritecontrol— connects with Trueflow 3.1 to optimize the prepress workflow. It distributes the workload, accelerates output calculations and increases uptime. Ritecontrol ensures a consistent plate supply using schedules designed by the process management department. When connected to MIS, Ritecontrol transmits plate information to postprocessing. The JDF job ID from the MIS can be combined with PPF data containing ink key control, cutting and folding instructions to automate preparation settings and eliminate late-stage input errors. PlateRite 430— affords fast plate production for two-page, four-page and six-page format presses. It comfortably and consistently outputs up to 20 plates per hour. For more information: www.screenusa.com Overview Marathon™ Kohl & Madden, the Sun Chemical division which primarily serves the North American commercial printing market, will feature Marathon™, a robust, new sheetfed ink series. "Marathon inks offer more performance-laden features than any other inks K&M has ever released," according to Brian Breidigan, K&M vice president, marketing and business development. “These inks offer outstanding reproduction, even with stochastic screening. They have a wide lithographic window and extended stay-open properties that reduce the need for press washes and streamline make-readies." Liberty™ Kohl & Madden’s new Liberty ™ sheetfed inks dry almost immediately without the use of thermal or UV energy, yet stay open indefinitely on press. These inks make it easy to set color, reducing start-up waste. Using Liberty, printers can finish jobs with unprecedented speed. They also produce outstanding print quality, even on lower grades of paper. Made without VOCs and cobalt dryers, they are environmentally friendly. Most importantly, these inks measurably cut printers’ manufacturing costs, making them more competitive. PrintEasy™ Sun Chemical's North American Publication Inks will show results of its PrintEasy™ heatset offset product line. PrintEasy includes highly versatile inks formulated for use on specific grades of paper, and includes a total package of fountain solutions, blankets and technical service processes that reinforce Sun Chemical's commitment to creating value and high-quality service. Solar™, SunShine™, Challenge™ and UltraPrint™ PrintEasy inks utilize new resin technology so the four separate ink profiles Solar™, SunShine™, Challenge™ and UltraPrint™ are fit for use on wider platforms of paper stock and printing applications. "These inks can help the most discriminating printer reach optimum press performance on substrates ranging from newsprint to high basis weight enamels," said Mark Levin, president, Sun Chemical North American Publication Inks. RotoPure™ The newest addition to Sun Chemical’s highly regarded RotoPure family of lamination inks, the HS series offers high pigmentation for maximum color strength. Developed for printing on films that require excellent adhesion and high-lamination bonds and formulated without the use of TDI or tin, RotoPure™ HS also balances health and environmental concerns, making it ideal for stand-up pouches, retort and other flexible packaging applications. RotoPure™ HS features excellent printability at high speeds, and can be laminated with adhesives or primed extrusion processes. FlexoPure FlexoPure is a general-purpose lamination ink system, which can be used on a wide latitude of flexible packaging films. Because FlexoPure has excellent solvent release and very low GCs, it makes an excellent ink choice for food packaging. It can be used for line and screen printing on a wide range of aniloxes, and it laminates well using 100% solids, solvent or water-based adhesives. SunSharp 1190 SunSharp 1190 can be used to print non-laminated applications such as bags for bread or frozen foods, news mailers and some bottle wraps. SunSharp 1190 includes high-strength process and spot colors. These inks have good ice-water crinkle resistance and provide high gloss. Solaris Sun Chemical will feature Solaris, its new brand of products for the narrow web market, at Print 05. Solaris was established to meet the demanding requirements of the fast-growing narrow web markets by supplying a complete line-up of inks and coatings for the varied print processes, including water-based and UV flexo, rotary screen and letterpress. Solaris also emphasizes timely service, with a team of experts available when and where you need them. One new product Solaris will introduce at Print 05 is Aquaverse™, a highly stable, water-based flexo ink designed to provide sharper printing with fewer press wash-ups over long runs. Pressroom Consumables Rycoline will exhibit blankets and founts designed specifically to improve performance when used in conjunction with other Sun Chemical products and are available directly from Rycoline, which was acquired by Sun Chemical in 2004. For more information: www.sunchemical.com/print05 Punch Graphix Americas has two brands- Xeikon and basysPrint. Both brands are presented together in the Punch booth. Xeikon provides solutions for the digital printing market and basysPrint provides solutions for the CTP/Prepress market. Live VDP Direct Mail Printing The first of two Xeikon 5000 presses at the show (5/5 digital color printing press with in-line 2-sided coating, die-cutting, stacking and batching) will print LIVE Variable Data Postcard jobs of Expresscopy.com (a Xeikon customer). So it will be Expresscopy.com’s real business that will be printed at the show. The printed postcards will be delivered into the postal stream from the show floor (USPS will come to pick-up the printed jobs for delivery). Printing “real business” at the Print’05 show demonstrates: The amount of confidence we have in the Xeikon 5000, The fact that --“We are because we dare!” Live Off-Line Finishing The second Xeikon 5000 5/5 with off-line folding equipment will perform a one-step direct mail application: Self mailer printed on pre-perforated stock with co-adhesive glue or remoist strip. Live PPML Application Based on real application in production by Inter-State Studio (a Xeikon customer), the following applications will be demonstrated on the second Xeikon 5000: PPML/Variable Data jobs in conjunction with PODi tour and Xeikon Front-end partners. Promotional Point-of-Sale and display materials. For more information: www.punchgraphix.com Xerox Corporation — Booth #1228 About the Xerox Booth The six zones in the booth include: Print on Demand (POD)— POD automates the production process, reducing the time needed to prepare a job for printing and preventing product obsolescence by virtually eliminating warehousing. Featured products include DocuColor® offerings; Xerox Nuvera™ and 4110™ Copier/Printers; Xerox 8142 Wide Format Printer, FreeFlow™ solutions, finishing options and new additions to the digital color line. Personalized Communications — Visitors will learn how to create personalized direct marketing campaigns that can increase response rates and deepen customer relationships and loyalty. The zone includes the Xerox iGen3® Digital Production Press, DocuColor 8000 Digital Press, Xerox Nuvera™ 120 Digital Production System, FreeFlow solutions, finishing options and new additions to the monochrome line and workflow collection. Book Solutions— Print providers can generate new revenue streams by offering digital book printing. Visitors will see the iGen3 and DocuColor presses, DocuTech® 6180 Book Factory, and DocuPrint® 1050 continuous feed printers producing color book covers, children’s books and the Xerox Aspiring Authors contest winner’s book live on the show floor. Offset and Digital Integration — Xerox engineers will show visitors how to build their business by integrating their current offset production workflow with Xerox digital workflows using FreeFlow software. The zone will feature the DocuColor 8000, FreeFlow solutions and a new addition to the monochrome digital printing line. Agency and Design Services— Attendees will see the advantages of digital printing, including speed, image quality and the benefits of adding personalization. Products include the Xerox 8142 Wide Format Printer; Phaser® printers, ProfitAccelerator tools; the DocuColor® 250; and products and insight from industry partners including Adobe, Creo, EFI, Pantone, Scanvec Amiable, XMPie and the Parsons School of Design. ProfitAccelerator Resources—Xerox is committed to helping its customers maximize their equipment investment and succeed in the digital printing market. The zone features tools that offer print providers a variety of support throughout their operation, including sales and marketing, finance and production. For more information: www.xerox.com | - |
MAN Roland Druckmaschinen AG is the world's second largest printing press manufacturer and the world's market leader in web press and newspaper printing technology. ( Every third newspaper produced in the world is printed on a MAN Roland press. In fact every day, 330 million people read daily newspapers that were printed on MAN Roland presses. ) With main facilities in Offenbach and Augsburg, Germany, MAN Roland generates annual sales of over $2.1 billion. Exports account for 75% of the figure. MAN Roland produces web and sheetfed offset presses as well as digital printing systems for commercial printers, newspaper printers, publishers, packaging producers, quick printers and in-plant shops. In North America, MAN Roland Inc. operates a network of five regional sales and service facilities, staffed by over 250 employees. The company is a subsidiary of MAN Aktiengesellschaft, Munich. The MAN Group is one of Europe's leading suppliers of capital goods, with 62,000 employees whose expertise ranges from commercial vehicle manufacturing to engineering. Its annual sales total $19.8 billion. 
Mitsubishi will demonstrate a five-over-five Diamond 3000TP Tandem Perfector with aqueous coater at PRINT 05. The Tandem Perfector prints both sides of the sheet in one pass at 13,000 sheets per hour without turning the sheet. The leading edge gripper is maintained throughout the run. The press is available with up to 12 printing units and has a stock range of .0016 inches to .024 inches for standard printing or .008 inches to .032 inches for folding carton applications. For more information: 
Océ DPconvert Software enables unified workflow by converting proprietary Xerox DigiPath ® files into industry standard formats. Legacy RDO files can be printed on Océ and non-Océ printers, keeping print parameters intact. Users can create a flexible workflow to easily view, edit or directly submit jobs to Océ or non-Océ systems.
Sun Chemical, the world's foremost ink maker, will emphasize its singular ability to provide printers a total package of printing consumables designed to make their work more efficient at Print 05. The Sun Chemical booth will feature the latest emerging technologies in such areas as color management and brand security.
Xerox Corporation’s two-story booth (# 1228) is divided into six zones that address critical topics for commercial print shops, in-plants and the enterprise. Each zone will showcase an array of printers, digital presses, the Xerox FreeFlow™ Digital Workflow Collection, partner offerings and a variety of support services.