June 3, 2024
Ricoh Expands in Commercial Print See p. 4
HP Indigo’s technology: LEP and LEPx See p. 11
B3 High-Quality Inkjet with Kyocera See p. 17
Student Perspectives of drupa See p. 34
Fujifilm Showing Impressive Line of New Products Fujifilm zeigt eine beeindruckende Reihe neuer Produkte BY DAVID ZWANG New introductions at drupa are a given, but usually they are spread across multiple exhibitors. Fujifilm has taken that to an extreme. At their booth, you can see a lineup of new product introductions and upgrades targeting different markets and applications. The long awaited 50 mpm FP790 aqueous-based flexible packaging press is a hit with converters since it fills the need for indirect food contact. Fujifilm also introduced line extensions and upgrades to their Revoria line of toner presses that include the new GC12500,
the first and only toner press that brings B2+ digital printing to an affordable level Additionally, they launched four new mid-range production presses in the Revoria PressM series including the Revoria Press EC2100S and Revoria Press SC285S, which are equipped with a specialty toner station in addition to the four CMYK color toners, enabling five-color printing in one pass. These join the flagship Revoria Press PC1120 six-color print engine that supports up to two specialty toners, at a resolution of 2400 dpi. A variety of specialty toners are available in Clear, Pink, Custom Red, Gold, and Silver.
People Profile: Cheryl Kahanec Cheryl Kahanec is an industry-recognized expert in digital print technology and solutions. As CEO of Quantum Group, she has positioned the company as a forward-thinking, customer-centric strategic partner. Under her leadership, Quantum Group has undergone a transformational shift to a digital facility, which includes the integration of Landa nanographic printing technology. This evolution puts Quantum Group at the forefront of digital innovation,
In the wide-format space, the new Acuity Triton and the Ultra Hybrid with automation, now use AQUAFUZE ink technology which combines the benefits of UV LED and water-based inkjet. It has low-energy, low-temperature drying compared to traditional water-based print systems and provides excellent adhesion to a wide range of media without the need for a pre-coat primer or optimizer. You can also see the Jet Press 750S, the latest version of their B2 sheetfed inkjet press now operating at 3,600 sheets per hour in High Quality Continued on Page 2
enabling the company to deliver cuttingedge, high-quality marketing solutions that enhance customer engagement. Cheryl’s ability to guide companies through the transition from offset to digital printing has established her as a major print innovator. Prior to joining Quantum Group in 2018, she held leadership roles at EarthColor and Sandy Alexander, overseeing P&L, budgeting, contract negotiations, personnel management, marketing, and— of course—digital print transformation. A frequent speaker and contributor to leading industry publications, Continued on Page 2