The Japanese company Ricoh, which makes printers and other imaging equipment, is planning to cut around 2,000 jobs worldwide by March 2025, representing over 2% of its workforce. Plummeting office MFP printer sales and usage is cited as a factor.
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During Printing United, Las Vegas, we reported on the showing of Epson's new eco-solvent printer, known as the SureColor 9170 in US. Epson Australia has announced more detail and that the new model will be designated SC9160 here, with a shipment date in mid-2025.
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ASGA invites Australians visiting the SIGN CHINA 2024 exhibition in Shanghai, to join President Mick Harrold for an Aussie Get-Together at the show, opening today, Thursday 19th September. Don't miss out, details below.
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One of the busiest stands at Printing United expo last week was Digitech, represented in Australia by Celmac. Wide Format Online was given an exclusive look at an exciting fully automated line, expected to be commercialised in Q1 2025.
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Epson released a combination DTG/DTF printer in January but, as all DTF-ers know, a dedicated Powder/Shaker/Dryer DTF line is preferrable. At Printing United, Epson previewed the real deal, due to launch in Q1 2025.
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Fireworks Digital (FWD) and Signright have announced the merger of the two companies, forming a new entity, Signright Australia. The merger is set to leverage the capabilities of both companies in the signage and décor industry by pooling their resources, expertise and staff.
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If you are in Perth, WA, mark your diary for October 25th, from 5pm, when ASGA will host a social lawn bowls day at Mount Lawley Bowling Club.
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In a move that greatly strengthens Ball&Doggett's market position in the Sunshine state and beyond, Sign Essentials will become a part of Australia's largest industry supplier from October 1st.
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It has 11 colour channels, including a new Green for extended colour gamut. Building on the success of its acclaimed SureColor S-Series signage printer range, the PrecisionCore printhead is user-replaceable for the first time.
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HP Large Format is at Printing United unveiling its latest innovations within the HP Latex print portfolio. Previously glimpsed at drupa, the key highlights include the introduction of the new 10L ink accessory for the HP Latex 2700 printer, upgrades to HP software PrintOS, and the implementation of AI.
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Canon opened its Printing United expo account with the addition of its FLXflow technology to the Arizona 1300 series, which brings new productivity and performance features to the flatbed printer series. Previously known as FLOW technology, the new FLXflow offers new options.
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FESPA Australia is pleased to announce the successful 2024 FESPA Future Leaders Program candidates. Now in its third year, the program further develops the leadership skills of experienced industry professionals in a two-day workshop facilitated by Carl Harman.
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Labelexpo Americas, currently on between 10th and 12th September in Chicago, is the launching pad for several new announcements where inkjet and hybrid flexo/inkjet is concerned.
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Innovative French print software developer Caldera, will show its new RIP solution for direct-to-film (DTF) printing at the Printing United Expo in Las Vegas which opened on 10th September and runs for three days. The show features 800+ exhibitors from all areas of print, making it the ideal environment for the launch of the new RIP.
DTF made easy for t-shirts, hoodies, shorts, pants, hats, bags, banners and more, by Caldera
Caldera’s Direct-to-Film solution is designed to provide an intuitive route for effective DTF printing. The software features an easy-to-use interface for preparing files and ripping images at the prepress stage, resulting in high-quality DTF printing without the need for specialist knowledge or expertise. Users will benefit from significant time savings thanks to the streamlined management of alignments, color bars, white undercoats and color knockouts. Flexibility and versatility are built in as the new software can interface with Windows, MacOS or Linux, making it easy to prepare and boost colors for vibrant results.
Caldera’s VP Marketing & Operations Sebastien Hanssens says, “This highly intuitive solution will bring direct-to-film digital printing 
within the reach of an entirely new group of users, opening up one of the fastest-growing print areas to small businesses and creators who want to be able to design and customize a wide range of DTF applications.”
Comprehensive but easy to use
Direct-to-Film’s key features include all the tools needed for DTF printing. Files are uploaded into the File Manager, after which users can fine tune the images in the Studio area with the ability to adjust orientation, alignment and color. White undercoats can be added automatically, mirror images can be created, and designs can be aligned on the roll with a single click. Once the files are ready for printing, they are exported to production. The program supports a wide range of file types and can be used for printing on all DTF printers based on Hosonsoft, BYHX and Royal motherboards.
“DTF printing is ideal for customizing t-shirts, hoodies, shorts, pants, hats, bags, banners – literally any textile application you can think of,” says Hanssens. “This new DTF solution makes it an easy prospect even for print producers who are inexperienced in this particular area, and by adding DTF to their print capability, they’ll be able to expand into new marketplaces and seize new opportunities.”
Caldera is in the Central Hall at booth C149 during Printing United Expo, Las Vegas.
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'Tis the season to host trade expos and September is not just about the unfortunate co-timing of Printing United (Las Vegas), Labelexpo (Chicago) but also SuperCorr for the corrugated industry in Orlando. All three cover Sept 10th-12th although SuperCorr is a 5-day show and started on 8th. EFI is there.
- ASGA Sign & Graphics Awards 2024 - All the winners
- ASGA to Hold Victorian Golf Day on 2nd October
- Punchy and Blazek get Lifetime ASGA recognition
- Industry celebrates excellence at ASGA gala awards dinner + People's Choice award
- Mimaki releases four new printers
- Onyx Graphics to demonstrate new features at Printing United, Las Vegas
- Screen L350UV SAI inkjet label press installed at Networkpak, Vic
- Visual Connections sponsors WorldSkills competitors for 2025
- Flint Group has a new CEO
- John Bryson joins Durst Oceania as Vanguard specialist
- Local fashion manufacturing at a crossroads - Epson digital 'Smart Factories' could be the answer
- Siser announces compostable heat-transfer films
- Sign & Print Careeer training - a year of great achievements
- Visual Connections Sydney Golf Day draws record entries
- Xaar Versatex Printbar enables inkjet embellishments
