Speaking about the co-location of SDUK with Printwear & Promotion Live (see preview on p40), event director Tony Gardner said, ‘Sign & Digital UK 2024 is the first SDUK under our ownership, and we are really looking forward to seeing how the co-located event works. All shows must continue to develop their offering and we believe a co-located event is key to help grow the show, and to attract a new audience into the world of sign-making and large-format digital printing. Visitors will have the chance to explore the latest technology and innovations first-hand, with many of these advancements being showcased in the UK for the first time.’

The exhibition will be complemented by the International Sign Association (ISA-UK) Explains Lounge. Now in its third year, the Lounge will host a series of presentations and panel discussions designed to inform and educate visitors to the show on the latest developments, trends and innovations and how they will impact the large format printing, sign-making and visual communications industry.

Topics include managing your sign business, business advice sessions, daily panel and feature sessions. The Women in Sign and Graphics session focuses on their contributions to the industry, while The Printing Charity will share ways to support mental well-being within the sector.

On the show floor, Hybrid Services, the exclusive UK and Ireland distributor for Mimaki Europe, is introducing three new printers at the event. These are the Mimaki TxF300-75 direct-to-film printer launched in August 2023, the UJV100-160Plus LED UV printer announced in September 2023, which will have its first UK exhibition showing, plus the first showing of the Mimaki UCJV330-160 LED UV integrated printer/cutter. The latter is a 1.6m production machine that Hybrid says offers ‘highly creative capabilities coupled with ultra-low running costs’.

RGB and Oki Europe are teaming up to support motor vehicle number plate printing with a complete ‘business in a box’ solution. They will be featuring the A3+ Oki Pro9542 printer, which includes white toner, and the Oki C650, described as ‘the world’s smallest high performance colour printer’  but still suitable for commercial print.

UK Feather Flags will showcase various products, including a new line of Eco fabric exhibition display solutions that it says demonstrate its commitment to sustainable signage. The company aims to build brand awareness, forge new business relationships, and gain insights into emerging market trends.

Sign Trade Supplies plans to display its range of sustainable aluminium profiles, sign fixings, and components, emphasising value to customers. The stand will also feature an interactive element, adding a ‘fun and engaging dimension for attendees’.

Assured Signage aims to use the show to highlight the potential of digital signage as a new revenue stream for traditional sign-makers and printers. It will present its media player, Sureview Genesis, which is claimed to offer offering exceptional performance and a low cost of ownership. The stand will also feature displays from Papercast, showcasing e-ink displays ideal for outdoor applications.

Roland DG  is taking space at both SDUK and Printwear & Promotion. At the former, it will showcase its new VersaObject MO-240, which replaces the company’s popular LEF2 Series and is designed to enhance direct-to-object printing with new levels of productivity. For those interested in signage, interior design and vehicle wraps, the company will also be showcasing its TrueVIS AP-640 resin printer, plus the popular TrueVis LG-640 UV print and cut device, and the 2.4 x 1.2m VersaObject EU-1000MF flatbed that can handle objects up to 95mm thick. These will be backed by demonstrations of the DG Connect software app.

Brownings, in partnership with Magnwall, plans to showcase novel wireless electrification systems at SDUK 2024. This allows users to mount electrical accessories onto the face of tension fabric systems, eliminating the need for complex wiring. The stand will also feature Brownings’ range, including TexSign tension fabric systems, Flex face products and bespoke snap frames.

BestSub will showcase its latest engraving machine, craft heat presses, Otter DtF system, and a comprehensive selection of craft supplies, materials, and tools.

InkTec had been planning to show a brand new printer, the Jetrix LXa5 flatbed, but the conflict around the Suez Canal has delayed it, so the firm will focus on sustainability, showing how Jetrix printers can be upgraded to move with the times and continue to deliver on their initial investment. The Jetrix LXi8 UV flatbed will be present, sporting a new user interface that improves the nesting and mapping capabilities of the printer to minimise media wastage. There will also be the first showing of the Jetrix XGR320 3.2m UV LED roll printer. Both machines will be printing with GreenGuard Gold accredited inks.

QPS will feature four LED UV printers from ColorJet on its stand – the 49sqm/hr Verve 2513M flatbed, the Verve Mini 1050 x 1650mm compact flatbed, the 2m width Vulcan Hybrid X and the 3.2m Vulcan 3201M which offers at top speed of 76sqm/hr. Collectively these cover a full gamut of wide-format applications from small signage and promotional items to high volume roll substrates, plus rigid materials including ACP, foam, board, flute board, glass, ceramic tiles and wood. QPS will also feature the Nazdar range of inks.

Drytac won’t have a stand of its own, but its products will feature on Epson, Hybrid Services and Roland’s stands, as well as that of exclusive distribution partner Premier Paper Group. While Premier will display a selection of Drytac materials and can advise about the full range, Epson will feature SpotOn Floor 200 and ReTac Textures Sand wallcovering films, while Hybrid will be printing Polar Chrome reflective PET, Polar Choice White film and Visiprint films. Roland’s stand will show ReTac ChalkMate, which yields a blackboard-type finish.

Another first will be the debut of the SC-V1000 A4 flatbed printer from Epson. This is an entry-level flatbed printer aimed at small businesses in the promotional goods industry. Described as highly compact and affordable, V1000 can print directly on a wide range of substrates with a thickness of up to 70mm, including acrylics, polycarbonates, PVC, aluminium, metal, polyester, foamboard, styrene, wood and stone, making it suitable for creating promotional and personalised items.

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Premier promises an ‘engaging and eye-catching stand’ on which it will be showcasing products from its extensive range of display graphic media including brands including ContraVision, Neschen, Ultraboard, Ritram and Plexiglas.

Premier’s product and application experts will be on hand to deliver product information, demonstrations and advice on how to transform space into ‘memorable and innovative’ retail displays and graphics. There will also be live competitions run throughout the course of each of the three days, with various prizes up for grabs and one or two special guest appearances.

QPS will showcase a wide range of wide-format print offerings. As the UK distributor for the Colorjet range, the company will have a Colorjet Verve 2513 UV flatbed printer running throughout the event, using Nazdar inks and suitable for direct printing onto rigid surfaces, including wood, glass, leather and ceramic tiles at speeds of up to 38sqm/hr.

QPS will also be highlighting the Nazdar range of alternative digital inks. Said to be up to 30% cheaper than OEM inks, they are claimed to provide the same or better colour and print performance, backed by a warranty that covers the entire ink train. Also featured will be DuPont Artistri textile inks, which QPS says deliver vibrant colours that last, with impressive colour fastness and UV resistance.

Soyang Europe and Josero will demonstrate hardware from manufacturing partners Fujifilm, Jetrix and Mimaki, as well as display an applications wall with products created using its own wide- and super-wide format digitally-printable materials. Hardware highlights on the stand will include the Fujifilm Acuity Prime flatbed; the 90sqm/hr Jetrix LXiR320 3.2m roll-to-roll LED-UV; the Mimaki UJF6042 MkII UV flatbed and UJV100-160 entry-level roll to roll UV printer; plus the Bubble-Free flatbed applicator table.

Soyang Europe will be demonstrating a selection of digitally printable wide-format and superwide-format media and surface coverings for industries including sign and display, design, marketing, construction and décor. In particular, it will be highlighting Solar non-PVC banner materials, The Print Media Collection, textile materials, wallcovering and décor media, plus self-adhesive floor coverings.

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Sign & Digital UK was one of the first shows to resume its normal schedule after the interruptions of the pandemic years, with a respectable showing in March 2022, and is back this year with increasing confidence as the industry continues to recover from the lockdown periods of interrupted business.

Industry names already confirmed include Roland DG, EFI, eProductivity Software, Epson UK, Morgana, Premier, Hexis UK, Vivid Laminating Technologies and swissQprint. According to organisers Faversham House, there will also be a host of familiar – and maybe not so familiar – exhibitors ready and waiting to welcome visitors from across the sign and large-format digital printing world.

Event director Jenny Matthew says, ‘Last year we had a great show, even though the country was just getting used to the idea of getting out again. However, this year promises to be a no-holds-barred celebration of all that is good and great in the wonderful world of sign-making and large-format digital printing. I have spoken to many people who say that SDUK 2023 will be their first opportunity to see the latest technology and innovation for several years, and they can’t wait.’

In addition to the array of exhibitors on the show floor, there are other features at the show, designed to educate and inform sign-makers of all shapes, sizes and experience levels. One of these is the UK Wrap Battle 2023, hosted by Hexis, will run throughout the show, giving visitors a chance to see the very best practitioners of the vehicle wrapping trade as they demonstrate their skills in a battle of speed and accuracy to claim the title of Best UK Installer 2023.

Meanwhile, the Sign Studio aims to have something for everyone in vinyl signage, from novices to veterans. Running every day, this features live demonstrations and practical workshops hosted by experienced sign-maker Paul Hughes. These sessions will allow visitors to learn more about the basics of vinyl application, vehicle livery, wall coverings and other uses for the material.

‘I will give practical, hands-on demonstrations designed to inform people looking to take their first steps in vinyl application and those wanting to add to and develop their skills. There will even be something for more seasoned pros on the hunt for the latest tips and tricks,’ says Mr Hughes.

Explanations forthcoming

Complementing these are the SDUK Explains Lounge and a brand-new feature, the Sign Surgery, both hosted by the International Sign Association UK (ISA–UK). Throughout the show, there will be daily presentations and panel sessions covering the big issues affecting sign-makers and wide-format print providers. The topics covered in these will include sustainability, overcoming the skills shortage challenge and how to grow your business.

Building on last year’s outing, the Explains Lounge will host a comprehensive programme of presentations designed to engage, inform and inspire. All of the sessions are free to attend and there is no requirement to pre-register.

Event Director Jenny Matthew explains, ‘We have invited experienced experts in their field to explain how to make your sign business more successful. They will look at various important topics, such as when it’s right to outsource or take work in-house, how to win more tenders, and how sign-makers can work together to build their businesses.’

Panel beating

Daily panel sessions bring a range of industry experts together to discuss the big issues affecting the signage industry. On Tuesday 28 March, a group of experts from BPIF and POPAI will examine the danger of ‘sustainability satigue’. They will discuss how to reinvigorate the market to keep sustainability in focus and benefit themselves, their customers and the planet.

Wednesday’s panel session (29 March) will be hosted by Women in Sign-Making, focusing on the role of men in supporting women in sign-making. On Thursday 30 March, the panel will examine the skills shortage affecting sign-makers up and down the country. They will discuss the pain points for the sign industry, and highlight the key actions companies can take to overcome them.

Successful surgery

A new feature for 2023, the Sign Surgery will take place alongside the Explains Lounge and will be an informal environment where visitors can put questions to ISA-UK directors. Craig Brown, CEO of the ISA UK, says, ‘The Sign Surgery will be a vibrant and welcoming place where visitors come to discuss the issues and challenges most important to them. ISA members with decades of experience in all areas of sign-making will be available throughout the show to answer questions and discuss real business issues. We have seen and lived it all in signage as a group, and this is a rare opportunity to share this knowledge with fellow sign-makers.’

Ms Matthew concludes, ‘The Explains Lounge will be based in the heart of the show and we have put together a schedule that should have something of interest and value for everyone attending the show. Whether you are a small start-up looking to gain vital knowledge and advice from experienced industry experts, or a more seasoned professional wanting to keep up to speed with the latest developments, we have something for you on the Explains Lounge.’

Exhibitor highlights

Materials from Drytac for the large-format print and signage applications will appear on a variety of stand across Hall 2 at the NEC, where they will feature in product demonstrations from Epson, Roland DG, Soyang Europe and Mimaki distributor Hybrid Services. Experts from Drytac will also be in attendance to answer any questions.

Workflow and MIS specialist eProductivity Software (EPS) eProductivity Software is promising an exclusive first look at what it touts as ‘a revolutionary new mobile app that will change the way you approach installations, invoicing and delivery’. The rest of the company’s Productivity Suites and other modular solutions will be in action, with opportunities to speak with experts, about improving workflow, increasing efficiency, or expanding capabilities. Specific technology areas covered by EPS include web-to-print, imposition and print MIS/ERP solutions, backed by live demonstrations and hands-on experiences, plus expert consultations and advice.

Visitors to Mimaki distributor Hybrid Services’ stand will be able to view the new direct-to-film (DtF) TxF 150-75 printer that also made its debut appearance at Printwear & Promotion Live in late February. The Mimaki DTF works on cotton, polyester and polyester blended materials, and the print can be applied to both light and dark coloured fabrics. DtF offers a simpler workflow compared to other garment printing methods, and the inks are Oeko-Tex Eco Passport certified.

Also present on Hybrid’s stand will be the dye sublimation TS330-1600 and the other models in the 330 series of printers, the solvent print-only JV330-160 and its integrated solvent printer/cutter sibling, the CJV330. All three models share a common 1.6m platform, claiming high performance and productivity, coupled with ease of use. On the flatbed UV side, printers at opposite ends of the size spectrum will also be on show, with the A2/A3 format UJF Series displayed alongside the JFX200-2513EX 8 x 4-ft model. Both offer direct to substrate printing on a wide range of materials and items.

Morgana and Intec are partnering to exhibit a full range of die-cutting solutions. This includes the AeroDieCut, which uses existing wood and steel dies for cutting, creasing, perforating, embossing and debossing. For a full digital approach, the highly automated new ColorCut SC6000 is said to provide an ideal entry point. Flatbed die-cutting options from the Intec stable include the creasing and cutting dual-tooled flatbed ColorCut FB775 and ColorCut FB9000 Pro models, which deliver high performance and ‘unparalleled’ media control via creasing forces of up to 1.5kg and a cutting force of up to 1.2kg. Morgana’s top-of-the-range Valiani Integra is suitable for working with thicker substrates and targeted the world of signage and packaging.

The BN-20D desktop printer marks Roland DG’s entry into the direct-to-fabric sector

Premier will be showcasing products from its extensive range of display graphic media including key brands such as Contra Vision, Neschen, Ultraboard, Ritrama and Plexiglas. The company’s team of experts will be on hand to deliver product information, demonstrations and advice on how to transform spaces with memorable, innovative retail displays and graphics.  There will also be live competitions running throughout the course of each of the three days, with some prizes up for grabs and one or two special guest appearances.

PrintiQ will be returning to the show with an increased stand presence and more demonstrators following its success at last year’s event. The MIS developer will bring its latest software, which delivers business intelligence information and builds a managed workflow solution that allows users to see accurately where they are making or losing money and provides data to underpin actions. Among the various modules to be shown are Quote Intelligence, Payment Gateways, Shipping Manager, plus rich API interfaces that connect and drive online systems to create a complete automated ordering and tracking service from ‘quote to delivery’.

A range of wide-format print solutions will be shown by QPS, including a Colorjet Verve 2513 UV flatbed printer running throughout the three-day event, using Nazdar inks., which will also be featured in their own right. QPS will also be able to discuss how DuPont Artistri textile inks, for which is a distributor, will work with ‘almost any’ printer and are suitable for multiple textile applications including apparel, fashion accessories, interior design, exterior flags and signage, soft furnishings, active wear, garment decoration and direct-to-garment printing.

Roland DG will show the new TrueVis models announced in January 2023, including its first resin printer, the AP-640 and the MG & LG series of UV print-and-cut machines. Alongside these newest machines, the VG3-640 and SG3-540/300 printer/cutters will be displayed. Roland hasn’t confirmed but it seems highly likely that the company’s baby DtF printer, the BN-20D, which was shown at Printwear & Promotion Live, will also feature.

Soyang Europe and Josero will demonstrate hardware from manufacturing partners Fujifilm, Jetrix and Mimaki, as well as display an applications wall with products created using its own wide- and super-wide format digitally printable materials. The latter will include non-PVC banner materials, textiles, wallcovering and décor media, plus self-adhesive floor coverings.

Another returning exhibitor from 2022 is SwissQprint, which will be running live demonstrations of the high quality Nyala 4 flatbed UV printer, along with the roll-fed Karibu. Information about other models, including the Kudu, the most recently introduced high-end UV flatbed model capable of over 300sqm/hr output and with 10 configurable colour channels, will also be available. Specialist applications including neon inks, texture printing and 3D effects will be shown in addition.

Show stalwart Trotec will be back too, with a range of product demonstrations, including the biggest of its large-format laser cutters, the SP3000. With laser power options up to 400W, a 3210 x 2210mm working area and a host of productivity features, the PS3000 is designed for demanding production environments and enables an optimised workflow that complements the print process. In addition, Trotec will give live demonstrations of the Speedy 400 Flexx and Q500 laser engraver and cutter systems, which both offer high-quality laser finishing for printed products. The company’s range of sheet materials, including engravable laminates, wood and acrylic, will also be on display.

Vivid Laminating Technologies will be showcasing all its major product ranges: the VeloBlade Nexus range of wide-format digital die-cutters, the Matrix systems for lamination, foiling and special effects, and the Easymount systems for wide-format lamination. Vivid staff will also demonstrate the company’s Zip Core packaging software, which is has been designed to optimise packaging design from start to finish, and the VeloTaper fully-automated flatbed taping system, a patented innovation designed and developed in-house by Vivid in the UK.

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The dedicated facility is significantly larger than the previous QPS premises and features a fully air-conditioned ink warehouse for the storage of a wide range of ink products including Nazdar digital inkjet inks and DuPont Artistri textile inks.

The new premises also houses a full demonstration suite for print hardware such as UV flatbed printers from ColorJet and wide-format print machines from Roland DG. In addition, the larger space will allow QPS to store more spare parts on site, meaning the company can respond faster to customers’ requests and significantly reduce downtime caused by technical faults.

QPS completed the move to the premises in early December and is looking forward to welcoming the first visitors for live demonstrations of its printing technologies.

QPS managing director Chris Bailey said, ‘We’re incredibly excited to have moved to the new facility, which will allow us to deliver an even higher quality service to our customers. The ability to run live demos of a range of kit on site, as well as store a greater selection of products at a single facility, will significantly benefit our valued customers across the UK.’

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The Verve LED is an industrial UV flatbed printer that runs at speeds of up to 38sqm/hr and enables direct printing onto almost any kind of rigid surface including wood, glass, leather and ceramic tiles. Its sister machine, the Verve Hybrid, is a 3.2m-wide UV flatbed roll-to-roll printer that delivers fast and versatile UV performance at speeds of up to as 63sqm/hr. Developed specifically for high-endurance work, the Verve Hybrid can print on substrates including aluminium composite sign blanks and sheets, foamboard, fluted polypropylene, glass, ceramic tiles, wood, as well as a wide range of vinyl and flexible media.

The Vulcan RTR 3.2m-wide roll-to-roll UV flatbed inkjet printer, able to print at speeds up to 678sqft/hr is described as the ‘perfect solution for indoor and outdoor work,’ with the machine able to handle materials including backlit fabric, ceiling film, vinyl, advertising banner and PET.

Of the two SoftJet’s, the 2.5m SofJet Plus is an entry-level soft signage printer that is being marketed as ‘the perfect solution for minimum investment and maximum profitability.’ Finally, the SoftJet Grand is a 3.2m soft signage printer suitable for a whole host of soft signage applications such as banners, displays, wall decorations, signage, parasols, flags, backdrops and outdoor advertisements.

‘We’re delighted to expand our product offering to include the ColorJet UV flatbed and soft signage printers,’ said Chris Bailey, managing director of QPS. ‘We were put in touch with ColorJet by the team at Nazdar, whose products are already successfully used on ColorJet platforms. As a distributor of both Nazdar and DuPont Artistri inks, we are able to fine tune the ColorJet printers’ ink selection to specifically meet any customer’s requirements. Our ink expertise, coupled with our ability to offer full technical support nationwide – something we’ve been doing for many years – means we are highly experienced and well placed to offer a comprehensive package to our customers.’

Binoj Antony, international business head at ColorJet India, added, ‘The partnership with QPS reiterates our strong focus on widening our presence across key markets by offering customers the ColorJet range of UV and soft signage products and supporting them with prompt and efficient service. We are confident that this association will be a major milestone for our expansion plans in the UK.’

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Prior to the pandemic, textile printing was one of those things we’d probably all considered. Perhaps for printing flags, fabric banners or soft signage? Or for supplemental production such as interior décor and soft furnishings? Maybe even for direct-to-garment T-shirts, sportswear printing and short-run fashion designs?

The trouble is, when your printers are all running at capacity and the order books are already full of sign and display print production, the desire to pivot your business in a new direction is all too easily dismissed.

Fast forward to the commercial landscape as it exists today and diversifying your business into new sectors and opportunities suddenly looks less like a possibility for future consideration and more like a necessity for immediate action.

So, which markets should you look to target as a realistic prospect? As we continue to move towards a more familiar-looking and normal future, the industry has seen something of a boom in textile and garment printing.

One of the core reasons for this is that many brands are now shunning plastic in favour of textile-based products in order to improve their environmental image. Textile is much more planet-friendly than plastics and, as such, demand for printed textile products has rocketed as more companies move to replace plastics.

There’s also the fact that textile and fabric products are much more hard wearing than plastic and are likely to better stand the test of time. Take for example shopping bags: those made from textile or fabric materials not only last significantly longer than plastic bags, but also are often much better looking and fashionable than their plastic cousins.

Demand for print personalisation also continues to increase at a rapid rate and textile printers offer you a cost-effective way of getting a piece of the action. Return on investment for these machines is often quite fast as well, making the whole transition to market much easier.

Such is the wide range of products in the textiles market that there is plenty of opportunity for you to win new work and customers. Be it fashion products such as T-shirts and hoodies, interior décor items like curtains or cushions, or even outdoors with flags and banners, textiles come in many wonderful forms.

As is the case when moving into any new market, the thought of having to invest in new kit and train up your staff to run it to its best ability is often a daunting prospect. However, something that will make this a much easier and smoother process is by working with a trusted supplier that is already demonstrably expert in these new areas of interest.

At Quality Print Services (QPS), we can offer all of the above. Armed with the full portfolio of reliable and effective Roland DG textile print equipment – including the Texart RT-640 dye-sublimation printer, the Texart XT-640 high-volume dye-sublimation printer and the ZT-1900 industrial dye-sublimation printer, we’ve been supplying, installing and supporting fabric printing systems for many years now.

The future is awash with opportunities for printed textiles, so – if you haven’t already – you’d be wise to do your research and ensure your business is set to take advantage of this profitable growth-market.

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The 706 Series is the second of three Nazdar plug-and-play offerings for Mimaki LUS Inks. The first was the 708 Series, an alternative ink series to Mimaki LUS170 inks. The final addition to the collection will be announced in the coming weeks.

On the introduction of the new inks, Nazdar’s Josh Lutz, market segment manager, UV Inkjet Inks, said, ‘The 706 Series further expands Nazdar‘s plug-and-play selection, offering UV-LED inkjet ink users worldwide continued high-quality, consistency, and savings.’

Quality Print Services (QPS), Nazdar’s main UK distributo,r will be offering the newly-announced 706 Series with immediate effect. The company said that, Nazdar’s ink selections ‘Offer exceptional compatibility, quality and cost effectiveness, combined with a seamless conversion process. Closely colour-matched and chemically-compatible with the original inks, users can save both time and money by switching one colour at a time. Flushing, purging, or re-profiling is not necessary when transitioning, due to the accurate colour reproduction capabilities of the ink set.’

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The Glasgow-based company says that the installation has made a ‘massive difference’ to its turnaround speeds, meaning it’s now possible to finish prints in just six hours.

Source Signs, a family-run business specialising in signage for the construction, retail and health and safety sectors as well as vehicle graphics, had been using the VersaCAMM for around five years. It was able to upgrade to the VG2-640 thanks to Roland’s VersaCAMM scrapping scheme. 

‘The TrueVIS VG2 is a similar platform to the VersaCAMM so it was easy to learn but has much quicker drying ink,’ said managing director Charles O’Brien. ‘This faster turnaround has made a massive difference. We can provide a next-day service if the client needs it, and urgent work is very common in the construction industry.

‘The VG2’s roll-up feature also means it takes up less space in the print room and keeps graphics off the floor. But my favourite thing is the LED light – it’s a little design feature but it makes it much easier to see colour differences.’

Originally launched in 2019, Roland says that the TrueVIS VG2 was deigned by taking older models, such as the VersaCAMM and making ‘over 40 enhancements’ including adding quick drying TR2 inks.

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Supplied in the UK by Quality Print Services (QPS), the 204 Series has been designed as a low-odour, plug-and-play alternative ink for Roland TrueVIS SG and VG Series printer/cutters.

The Colour House, based in Merthyr Tydfil, has been using the inks on its new TrueVIS VG-640 since it was installed by QPS in July 2019. The new printer joins another TrueVIS which arrived in 2018 and has also been converted to Nazdar inks by QPS this summer.

‘We haven’t noticed any difference in colour or quality since switching from OEM inks – and we’re making cost savings on every cartridge,’ said Paul Cartwright, head of production at The Colour House. ‘We have always used Roland presses and chose to replace two older, smaller Roland printers with new TrueVIS VG Series to speed up production. Chris Bailey at QPS recommended Nazdar inks for their lower price and showed us the research to prove the colour quality too.’

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The Telford-based company, established in 2003, installed an MT Refretonics 3.2m UV digital inkjet printer two years ago to print the black borders for the projection screen used in consumer and professional AV installations. When getting consistent dense blacks proved problematic, it got in touch with QPS, the main UK distributor of Nazdar digital inkjet ink products.

‘Most AV businesses either spray or weld borders onto their screens, but we decided to go with the high-tech option of printing them,’ explained managing director Chris Pettitt. ‘However, we were struggling to achieve a consistent smooth black finish, so called Chris Bailey and the QPS team to see if they could help.

‘QPS immediately recommended Nazdar UV LED inks. On Chris’ advice, we also added some silicone heat pads to the header tanks which ensured we were able to maintain the temperature at a constant 40 degrees. Following the recommendation, we saw a huge improvement in our printed output and now are able to consistently print perfect smooth black borders on our projector screens.’

Nazdar’s UV LED inks have been designed to be used on a variety of substrates and to be suitable for PoP displays, durable graphics and banners where colour fidelity and adhesion are of primary importance.

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