Minilabs, processing, photo finishing, printing
Eizo is a leading global manufacturer of specialist LCD monitors and will be exhibiting a range of its ColorEdge monitors, which are designed to meet the demands of professionals in graphic arts, printing, digital photography.
It’s also inviting Epson and X-rite to exhibit alongside to demonstrate its colour matching solution, which was devised after the three global leading companies partnered during 2006. The technical collaboration has produced a colour matching solution between the monitor and printer that is simple, time-saving, and accessible for a wide range of users.
Following a very successful two years for sales of their ECO-D range of RA4 printers with the award winning contact printing, Fastlab UK will be showing their latest version. The ECO-D 2611 offers an excellent print speed of over 900p/hr and is capable of producing prints up 20x30 (8x12). All these machines are assembled in the UK based company’s own premises with Fastlab claiming to be the only company to manufacture minilabs in the UK.
Businesses already owning a 2611 can have their machine upgraded to the latest specification in a matter of three days in their own shop, including installation and training, giving them a full blown digital lab when converted which will produce prints of all sizes at a constant 348dpi.
To complement the ECO-D range of printers, Fastlab will be unveiling their latest agency appointment by showing a completely new digital printer which is capable of producing prints up to 30x50 (12x20).
Fotospeed's portfolio has expanded by leaps and bounds and now includes Herma adhesive systems, Kaiser darkroom and digital equipment, Ansmann chargers and rechargeable batteries, Hahnemuehle inkjet fine art media, Fotospeed’s own range of EG and FS papers and the new Quill InkFlow systems.
HP unveiled what it called “a breakthrough in photo restoration” in December with the first ever six-colour, 96-bit scanners, giving users the chance to turn all their treasured photos, slides and film into detailed, fully restored digital copies.
The HP Scanjet G4010 and HP Scanjet G4050 photo scanners feature new HP technology that splits the image into six colours, red, orange, yellow, green, cyan and blue, creating a richer, truer image than industry-standard three-colour scanners.
In the past, says the company, restoring damaged photos, film and slides was usually only done by professionals, but the HP Scanjet G4010 and G4050 scanners are true photo restoration scanners and make the task much more user friendly. Expect to see these now scanners alongside a cross section of other new HP products at Focus.
Hot Press, manufacturer of the Hot Glass Vacuum Press, tells us it has added two new JetMounter cold roller laminators to its range. Last year’s show saw the launch of the improved 26 inch JetMounter and the new 43 and 53 inch JetMounters. Since then thousands have found their way into photographers’ studios and picture framing galleries, “wherever there is a need for professionally finished flat artwork”. To meet ever increasing demand Hot Press has now introduced 18 and 63 inch wide machines. There will also be regular demonstrations of the 18 and 26 inch JetMounters in conjunction with Hot Press’ wide range of mounting and laminating materials.
Ilford’s newly launched Photo Inkjet Paper Range is expected to have a starring role on the company’s stand.
Building on the success of its Printasia range and after making a detailed study of what today’s consumer needs, Ilford has developed a more comprehensive product offer. With emphasis placed on simplifying the consumer’s choice of media, additions to the range include:
Colour-coded product selection for each paper category: Best (superior to traditional photographs), Gold; Better (with the look and feel of a real photograph), Silver; and Good (everyday use), Pink
Enhanced product range to meet the needs of the marketplace in both the Good and Best categories.
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Ilford will also be promoting its new Direct2Dealer phone-based ordering system through which users can order any of the company’s 300 plus products directly from Mobberley and collect it from their local dealer. End user prices are set at retail level, with the dealer margins being protected through a monthly credit.
Kentmere is working on replacement silver halide art papers and hopes to be able to show pre-production material at the exhibition. There is, says the Cumbrian company, also to be a very exciting development in the digital range, with a unique, high-end ink jet paper it also plans to launch at the show.
Focus regular Noritsu will be exhibiting their Oblo software powered photobook which can be used either via a Noritsu CT SL Kiosk or on a pc workstation by using templates and auto-composition software. Connected to any digital minilab or printer its benefits include:
* Over 200 pages of up to the minute designs
* Easily personalised books and calendars
* Book covers and calendar kits in a range of sizes
* CD and DVD archive.
Noritsu will also be exhibiting its LPS-24 Pro large format silver halide printer for the first time in the UK. Designed to print a variety of sizes from 5 x 7 up to jumbo panorama size (24 x 100), the LPS-24 PRO will meet the quality demands of portrait and commercial professional labs. Dual magazine capability allows both a 12ins and a 24ins magazine to be loaded at the same time, enabling prints of various sizes to be made without changing magazines.
The company has just launched a new website to offer a complete imaging solution to their customers,
prints4profit.co.uk in direct response to demand for manufacturers to incorporate retail solutions to increase customer revenues and profits. With an Offer more than 6x4, theme, it and focuses on Noritsu’s photobook and calendar offering.
Papermilldirect will be re-enforcing the success of the last 12 months with their successful and varied range of inkjet papers, rolls and innovative pre-mounted boards. As a working paper mill based in the English lakes, Papermilldirect sells its professional quality papers direct to the end user and the trade via its online store at
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Standard Photographic, which has benefited from huge investment since it was bought by new owner CeWe Color, Europe’s leading photofinisher, will be showcasing its new kiosks. These provide retailers with a complete instore and on-line photofinishing package, including kiosk hardware, software, logistics and marketing. The Standard Photographic-CeWe fulfilment solution requires little, or no, investment from partners and offers a low-price service for consumers, increasing customer spend and driving footfall.