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ne w p r o d uc t s Computer-to-Screen System use. Hercules now features a 400-W twin-lamp curing system with Inteli-Guard mounted between each printhead. Another addition is Remote Diagnostic, a real-time service that’s intended to reduce repair costs and downtime as much as 80%. Other features include an up-front peel control, brushless AC motors with inverter-control system on each head, and the availability of either an electro-mechanical or servo drive indexer. The sheet-fed Hercules is designed to produce up to 600 six-color pieces/hr, including two-sided jobs. Supported print formats include 25 x 38 in. (635 x 965 mm), 30 x 40 in. (762 x 1016 mm), 38 x 52 in. (965 x 1320 mm), and 50 x 75 in (1270 x 1905 mm). Ink for Performance Fabrics M&r M&R (www.mrprint.com) recently added the i-Image ST to its line of imaging systems.The i-Image ST computer-to-screen system uses the company’s i-Pak water-based UV-blocking ink and inkjet technology to generate opaque images on emulsion-coated screens, thereby eliminating the need for vacuum hold-down during exposure. According to M&R, i-Image can reduce exposure time up to half. The system also removes film from the stencilmaking process. The i-Image ST system includes a computer, monitor, and M&R’s RIP software. Three i-Image ST models are available: i-Image ST 1, with one printhead and processing speeds up to 150 screens/eight-hour shift; i-Image ST 2, with two printheads for processing up to 250 screens/shift; and i-Image ST 3, with three industrial for processing up to 350 screens/shift. All i-Image ST models process image areas up to 20 x 21 in. (510 x 530 mm) and accept most static and retensionable screen frames in sizes up to 26 x 36 in. (660 x 910 mm). Multicolor Screen Press A.W.t. World trade A.W.T. World Trade (awt-gpi.com) added new features to its American M&M Hercules, a multicolor screen press that the company says is unmatched for speed quality, and ease of 6 screenprinting International Coatings (www.iccink.com) bills its 7100 Performance Pro Series as ultra low-bleed, non-phthalate, low-curing, and specifically formulated for today’s popular performance and stretch performance fabrics. Eight colors are available. The company says 7100 Series inks cure between 285-300°F (140-149°C) and are ideal for 100% polyester, polyester blends, and polyester stretch fabrics. According to International Coatings, 7100 Performance Pro inks are creamy, contain no bleaching agents, and are easy to print through high and low mesh counts. Wide-Format Inkjet Printer Mutoh The ValueJet 2638 from Mutoh (www.mutoh.com) is a 104-in. (2642 mm), four- or seven-color (CMYK or CMYKLcLmLk) eco-solvent inkjet printer that supports imaging resolutions up to 1440 dpi and output speeds up to 1168 sq ft/hr (108.5 sq m/hr). It features Intelligent Interweave technology, designed to eliminate banding; the ValueJet Status Monitor app (iPhone or Android) for remote printer monitoring; and ColorVerify process-control system. SAi PhotoPrint RIP software drives the unit. The SpectroVue VM-10 spectrophotometer is available as an option, as are 1-l ink bags for high-volume production. http://www.iccink.com http://www.mrprint.com http://www.mutoh.com http://www.awt-gpi.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Screen Printing - February/March 2013

Screen Printing - February/march 2013
Contents
Editorial Insights
New Products
Increasing Your Profit
Image Enhancement: Better Files, Cost Savings
Prime Prints
P-O-P Primer
Making the Cut
Shoptalk
Industry Update
Distributor/Dealer Directory
Opportunity Exchange
Advertising Index

Screen Printing - February/March 2013