what new equipment to look out for in 2012?

[RafalWM]

Is anything exciting being released in 2012?
Digital, large format or offset, that will bring something new to the table. We're looking into a few new investments in terms of equipment, but maybe we're missing something that's soon to come out

[Erik Nikkanen]

Is anything exciting being released in 2012?
Digital, large format or offset, that will bring something new to the table. We're looking into a few new investments in terms of equipment, but maybe we're missing something that's soon to come out

If you had a wish list, what would you want?

What issues would you like to solve with new technology if it could be done?

[PrintTriks]

I have the new Rena mach 5, has been very nice and added some new envelope sales for me.

[RycckG]

its not really new for 2012, but I was recently at the Kodak Versamark facility in Dayton. They had many digital printers in production utilizing their new STREAM print heads. They indicated there was very strong demand. I think we will see this technology really explode. 1200 x 1200 at 650 ft per minute

[MacDaddy]

Seen samples from Rene colors look a bit weak. Do you find this true. Also if image gets wet, ink runs do you find this to be true.

[RycckG]

i dont have hands on experience with the Prosper, but I do with Versamark DH heads, which I think use a similar dye based aqueous inkset. Our color looks very good, with the precoat that is also applied on our printer. The inks do run if wetted, but on our printer we post coat in line also. The finished images with pre and post are solid.

[PrintTriks]

Colors are OK, not laser more like offset and yes if wet the ink runs. I have had no problems so far with quality or wetting, I'm sure it will happen but most folks try and keep paper dry so I don't see it as a major issue.

[RycckG]

I believe the Rena Mach5 uses memjet heads... correct?

[PrintTriks]

Yes it is Memjet.

[X33]

check this one out, price tag is $3.8M
Xerox's Waterless Inkjet System CiPress 500 Debuts at Graph Expo / Xerox Newsroom