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CUTTING-EDGE APPLICATIONS

DIGITAL INKJET PRINTING
ON CORRUGATED BOARD
Digital printing on corrugated board is one of the hot applications taking hold in the marketplace. With the corrugated
market estimated at $120 to $130 billion, it has received the
attention of wide-format print service providers looking to
expand their businesses.
Both economics and opportunity are at play here. Traditionally,
corrugated boxes are produced in an analog process oriented toward
expensive, long print runs. Secondly, big name brands are increasing
their messaging on secondary packaging, corrugated displays, and
in-store end caps. Brand marketing is driving
an increase in customization and personalization on the package itself which
lends itself to a short-run process.
Short-run corrugated board
digital printing is growing. Benefits
include cost effectiveness, faster

turnaround, and a reduction in overhead costs with just-in-time
inventory. PSPs see the upside: They can produce package prototypes quickly and efficiently, and they can print end caps for one
account and customize the job for each location across the country.
Corrugated board has its challenges. Corrugated medium
attracts moisture, which may lead to board warping or bowing and
inconsistent print output. Manufacturers like Agfa Graphics have
enhanced their systems to meet the print quality demands of corrugated applications. The Jeti Tauro LED optimizes media handling
and ink droplet control. A powerful, adaptive vacuum system holds
corrugated media flat for extremely accurate ink placement. With
six colors plus white, this rugged hybrid offers a wide color gamut
for brand colors, produces fine text, and is ideal for corrugated
printing at speeds up to 2960 square feet per hour.
agfagraphics.us

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INNOVATION: NEW TECHNOLOGY

BIG PICTURE

June/July 2017

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Innovation and reliability are the cornerstones of the graphics
industry, and CorelDraw has built its reputation on consistently
meeting these needs. With the recently released CorelDraw
Graphics Suite 2017, Corel is delivering new innovations that will
make a big impact on your print business.
An industry first, CorelDraw 2017 introduces a revolutionary
new tool called LiveSketch that uses artificial intelligence to offer an
amazingly natural and tactile vector drawing experience. With the
power of a neural network, LiveSketch understands and interprets a
designer's hand-drawn, free-form strokes to turn them into precise
vector curves. Drawing on a computer can now feel as natural as
using a pen and paper. Technology, in effect, disappears.
Other new advancements in CorelDraw Graphics Suite 2017
boost productivity throughout the creative process. Maximize your
investment in the latest technologies with support for Windows
10, Ultra HD monitors, and pen-and-touch devices like Microsoft

Surface and Wacom. Plus, design faster with new workflow improvements including intuitive node manipulation with redesigned
nodes and handles. Now, each node type is assigned a unique
shape, so you can quickly identify cusp, smooth, and symmetrical
nodes. Vector previews for nodes and curves stand out against
background colors in your design, while interactive sliders for
object fills and transparencies are more visible.
Make CorelDraw Graphics Suite 2017 completely your
own with its customizable workspaces and preserve previous
customizations by importing legacy workspaces from versions
X6, X7, and X8. True to form, this comprehensive suite offers
the dependability of the Corel print engine, complete with the
color management, prepress, and pre-flighting power you trust.
Explore this flexible new suite today and download the trial.
coreldraw.com
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