tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237245322024-03-06T23:43:36.584-08:00Large Format Printers & Industrial Ink Jet Printers ReviewsReviews and experience sharing blog on Industrial Ink Jet Printer and Large Format Ink Jet Printer (Plotter)Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16887797151013544047noreply@blogger.comBlogger11411000tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23724532.post-36042109874609286612017-09-21T08:24:00.001-07:002017-09-21T08:25:22.190-07:00Alternating horizontal-vertical documents stacking with Fuji Xerox DocuCentre S2110/S2320/S2520<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">When printing or copying many copies of same documents with
Fuji Xerox DocuCentre S2110, S2320 and S2520, the users can use the unique
documents collate feature to stack each set of document in alternating
horizontal-vertical orientation. This function will keep the documents easy to
be collated and make office work more productive.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">View below video to see how the stacking works. It is
outputting the document in alternating landscape and portrait direction.</span></div>
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Simple steps to enable this function as below at the printer driver menu.</div>
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1. Enter number of copies and tick the
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2. Then click on the "Properties" button</div>
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Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16887797151013544047noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23724532.post-37931982096078625842017-09-12T00:42:00.002-07:002017-09-12T07:13:23.243-07:00Fuji Xerox DocuCentre S2110 Unbeatable ID Card Copy Function<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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ID Card Copy Function is one of the most common features for certain industry like immigration department, hospitals, police department, hotels, and any offices that require certain level of visitors or guests registration.<br />
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Let's watch the video below to appreciate how the entry level MFP, Fuji Xerox S2110 is able to enhance your daily ID Card Copy work to be easier, more productive and saving on paper.</div>
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In summary, the 3 unique ID Copy Function Benefits are as below:</div>
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1. Single Card Copy with auto skew adjustment<br />
2. Multiple Card Copy with auto skew adjustment; print out in 1 page<br />
3. Single Card and Single Passport Copy at the same page; print out in 1 page<br />
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Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16887797151013544047noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23724532.post-37828524040092693062017-08-30T09:11:00.001-07:002017-08-30T09:43:02.273-07:00Fuji Xerox DocuCentre S2011/S2320/S2520 Toner Cartridge Original versus Imitation Comparison<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Fuji Xerox DocuCentre S2011/S2320/S2520 is one of the world most popular multi-functions printer series. <br />
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Due to the high demand of the post sales consumables supplies, there are some illegal toner cartridges manufacturers are producing the imitation and sold at original price.<br />
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Below are 10 guides on how to differentiate the original against the imitation.<br />
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1. FX DC S2011/S2320/S2520 Carton box with toner weight<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiECPhbNDLjuyXj-iGa-2x_CbaEEHgBE8-T7iItv1PK8gMizqiqC84xSaS-2O5um1VldD6GYUg-fjXBBXHb7uN4Ugamd1G6mATctgqn5AjcvgoIV7zZ9d7_sTm8eyJ78hGH46_G/s1600/FX+DC2520+Toner+w+packaging+weight+%2528Original%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="600" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiECPhbNDLjuyXj-iGa-2x_CbaEEHgBE8-T7iItv1PK8gMizqiqC84xSaS-2O5um1VldD6GYUg-fjXBBXHb7uN4Ugamd1G6mATctgqn5AjcvgoIV7zZ9d7_sTm8eyJ78hGH46_G/s320/FX+DC2520+Toner+w+packaging+weight+%2528Original%2529.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Weight at 620gram</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo6d17npmDJzopbEeKQMQuev_irCQJVaduQ_Fq-OoABz_K-bRygsrQEXVQhTEsasQynSx8nX5LzzQ2czYIgmx3EEjijmmUea2HK4ocNwpuva1vzEj0PIacXBczprGGzRmmLaJX/s1600/FX+DC2520+Toner+w+packaging+weight+%2528Imitation%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="399" data-original-width="603" height="211" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo6d17npmDJzopbEeKQMQuev_irCQJVaduQ_Fq-OoABz_K-bRygsrQEXVQhTEsasQynSx8nX5LzzQ2czYIgmx3EEjijmmUea2HK4ocNwpuva1vzEj0PIacXBczprGGzRmmLaJX/s320/FX+DC2520+Toner+w+packaging+weight+%2528Imitation%2529.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Weight at 590gram. The carton box is print quality is equally good as compared to original.</td></tr>
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2. Expiry date matching between carton box against the toner cartridge<br />
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3. FX DC S2011/S2320/S2520 Toner Cartridge weight<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">505gram</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">490gram, lighter than original</td></tr>
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4. Hologram<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-jQZkO4uM3xwGA6TfUib2j7f72UOuJ2_IFNZ41mHYJGf6sGQO4BHtlv-fIY1mwESBDSyoqAMwvX4zBTQtNcRwFzppzcfolCyp5_a8v2LrSrH6uLZyzMkOjMPqsfnNBqDzYHSm/s1600/FX+DC2520+Hologram+%2528Original%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="399" data-original-width="600" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-jQZkO4uM3xwGA6TfUib2j7f72UOuJ2_IFNZ41mHYJGf6sGQO4BHtlv-fIY1mwESBDSyoqAMwvX4zBTQtNcRwFzppzcfolCyp5_a8v2LrSrH6uLZyzMkOjMPqsfnNBqDzYHSm/s320/FX+DC2520+Hologram+%2528Original%2529.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Xerox Sphere lines are visible</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Xerox Sphere lines are not visible</td></tr>
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5. Embossed Fuji Xerox Logo<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdc2OFWiEPhFRIzA_AefQ-6Aev06x2kYS_f6tBUOjZcXGb87vO0Y_qhIbN_nYbbEIR4aM6WiNPtWIIVocuQllCM9Dohdash1AMDLMr7_QnVCsLNd-kydVceCD6rFrjxaHfVp3w/s1600/FX+DC2520+FujiXerox+Embossed+Logo+%2528Original%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="602" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdc2OFWiEPhFRIzA_AefQ-6Aev06x2kYS_f6tBUOjZcXGb87vO0Y_qhIbN_nYbbEIR4aM6WiNPtWIIVocuQllCM9Dohdash1AMDLMr7_QnVCsLNd-kydVceCD6rFrjxaHfVp3w/s320/FX+DC2520+FujiXerox+Embossed+Logo+%2528Original%2529.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The embossed is raised higher and form more visible shape</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8kKJjY3FTp9J30mVMdMCQ-hbJdNZ1SzDq41H8oGv8WiITmGsE7GF-VCxoqP7HhOX1lck1JwkYKmQx7lieggHiHMSPAfa-JnvLMl95x2k15v0PDB0v8oiJlJV5xQrnetu76khC/s1600/FX+DC2520+FujiXerox+Embossed+Logo+%2528Imitation%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="397" data-original-width="601" height="211" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8kKJjY3FTp9J30mVMdMCQ-hbJdNZ1SzDq41H8oGv8WiITmGsE7GF-VCxoqP7HhOX1lck1JwkYKmQx7lieggHiHMSPAfa-JnvLMl95x2k15v0PDB0v8oiJlJV5xQrnetu76khC/s320/FX+DC2520+FujiXerox+Embossed+Logo+%2528Imitation%2529.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Embossed quality is far behind if compared with original</td></tr>
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6. Mechanical Key/ Latch <br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNxibQuIoTFYO1HqsetnTb1jQlr5_BhCKnDkGMWHMpAcyORX0nfH4BO7B2w-PcPO0_kMeYt7E_guiG5JCtKqw3YHZG9Gjb_MDFj2veFjyDa-a3eNyIqhjSH7TofqlxCv00ICqN/s1600/FX+DC2520+Latch+%2528Original%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="398" data-original-width="600" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNxibQuIoTFYO1HqsetnTb1jQlr5_BhCKnDkGMWHMpAcyORX0nfH4BO7B2w-PcPO0_kMeYt7E_guiG5JCtKqw3YHZG9Gjb_MDFj2veFjyDa-a3eNyIqhjSH7TofqlxCv00ICqN/s320/FX+DC2520+Latch+%2528Original%2529.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"B" is marked at the mechanical key/latch</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">No character marking on imitation</td></tr>
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7. The warning label at FX DC S2011/S2320/S2520 toner cartridge<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9AHqtrzBKJRd1clVIuLNo1461CUWCCBKQQB3rRHSjaLIVDqSK1gDr5tMD-V-YTMSwC_nb7oz1M00sY0nM_JkslLtUVr6otz8C7aQS17V6XM_hgbPB4ELRI7NNZ6ScW_k7xvXV/s1600/FX+DC2520+Toner+Warning+Label+Marking+Comparison.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="397" data-original-width="600" height="211" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9AHqtrzBKJRd1clVIuLNo1461CUWCCBKQQB3rRHSjaLIVDqSK1gDr5tMD-V-YTMSwC_nb7oz1M00sY0nM_JkslLtUVr6otz8C7aQS17V6XM_hgbPB4ELRI7NNZ6ScW_k7xvXV/s320/FX+DC2520+Toner+Warning+Label+Marking+Comparison.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Original: the white color indicator at the label is parallel with the pin at the toner cartridge</td></tr>
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8. PP side cover<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqQgtpIo1_oKsMEZOPplnQaOMTAfJ0TLJthbjJbtTy3Df0cijdw6IABAHBnHnuj4gk1Of6EGM1ilfQ7T9lJULKsHj-muHBu4Z316T-cD4L4IUl0IPItqkGw6ZDknc8TuYHyyTU/s1600/FX+DC2520+PP+Cover+Comparison.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="399" data-original-width="599" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqQgtpIo1_oKsMEZOPplnQaOMTAfJ0TLJthbjJbtTy3Df0cijdw6IABAHBnHnuj4gk1Of6EGM1ilfQ7T9lJULKsHj-muHBu4Z316T-cD4L4IUl0IPItqkGw6ZDknc8TuYHyyTU/s320/FX+DC2520+PP+Cover+Comparison.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Compare the thickness, color and the logo design. Very visible differences</td></tr>
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9. FX DC S2011/S2320/S2520 toner cartridge case (side)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The side of the toner cartridge case. The original has very smooth and clean surface finishing.</td></tr>
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10. Carton packaging die cut quality <br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQocrDIkdsqo7D7cuZszXe5Nw1MkeBZPrXvvkj73jY8qpfVZxOrgnpVuLV_xdkL18nvin1FguAbIFrRfgeio41TAC0dsfuAqNgJVJaCeS1K8ErNqpZgrYdEpoNYD66k-c1eUFB/s1600/FX+DC2520+Toner+Outer+Box+Comparison.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="399" data-original-width="602" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQocrDIkdsqo7D7cuZszXe5Nw1MkeBZPrXvvkj73jY8qpfVZxOrgnpVuLV_xdkL18nvin1FguAbIFrRfgeio41TAC0dsfuAqNgJVJaCeS1K8ErNqpZgrYdEpoNYD66k-c1eUFB/s320/FX+DC2520+Toner+Outer+Box+Comparison.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Die cut quality is clean and neat for original.</td></tr>
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The above 10 areas for readers to spot the differences between original and imitation. If you found that your FX DC S2011, S2320 or S2520 print quality has dropped after toner cartridge replacement, it worth to make some inspection with the above guidance.<br />
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Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16887797151013544047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23724532.post-64713991022368284502017-06-14T20:40:00.000-07:002017-06-14T22:04:05.091-07:00Docuworld 2017, Bangkok<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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DocuWorld is one of the major event in the office automation (OA) industry. If you are familiar with OA, you definitely can associate that DocuWorld is a Fuji Xerox event.</div>
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The Fuji Xerox DocuWorld 2017, Bangkok was held on 7-8th June, 2017. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Touch screen panel for guest registration. Futuristic impression before even entering the show.</td></tr>
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The organizer is displaying the offerings or applications in 8 sections.</div>
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Cloud</div>
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Sales & Marketing</div>
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HR, GA & Training</div>
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Engineering & Manufacturing</div>
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Information Technology</div>
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Mail Room</div>
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Print Room</div>
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There are also a Green Business & CSR booth that display how Fuji Xerox practice green initiative in recycling all the used MFPs via their recycling plants across Asia Pacific.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Parts that dismantled from MFPs for recycling or re-use.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Children reading books that are printed by FX Versant 2100</td></tr>
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There is a lot of initiative done by Fuji Xerox Thailand to enhance the showcase like explaining the workflows via videos, wallpapers as well as getting third party software and hardware vendors like Roland, NeoPost, ORIS CGS, etc on the pre and post print processes.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">All kind of papers for office and mailroom printing to<br />
graphic arts applications</td></tr>
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Fuji Xerox team also provides multi options on applications like users can opt for professional document scanner or MFP to scan the input of the documents during incoming process as well as getting a high end MFP like Apeos Ports series, or Versant 2100 for color prints.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Xerox Production scanner is displayed for applications that need to scan stack of documents with barcodes</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sales & Marketing application, samples of application that can be produced by Fuji Xerox Production System Printers.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Can you spot the variable printing? XM PIE enables variable graphic arts printing which is very important in sales & marketing these days.</td></tr>
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In short, it is definitely an eye opening show for users. I personally feel that this DocuWorld 2017, Bangkok is like a mini Drupa booth of Fuji Xerox.<br />
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Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16887797151013544047noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23724532.post-87490372854937929872017-02-10T20:18:00.000-08:002017-02-10T20:18:44.269-08:00HP Designjet T830 MFP vs Canon iPF770MFP or iPF771MFP<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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If you are looking for a entry level A0 size large format multi-functions printer, you will probably ended up with 2 choice, the HP Designjet T830MFP and Canon iPF770MFP (iPF770 with add-on L36 add-on A0 scanner).</div>
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The below video will show you printing, scanning and copying function in action. However, before you make your choice, you shall evaluate other factors like below:</div>
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3. Upgradability (Can your MFP separate into 2 devices to suite your future operations needs, can you upgrade your scanner to higher end model if your copying and scanning job increase.)</div>
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Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16887797151013544047noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23724532.post-3126714532976743912017-02-10T19:48:00.000-08:002017-02-10T20:18:57.927-08:00A guide to choose the right large format MFP<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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It has been awhile, since the debut of affordable large format multifunction printer, namely HP Designjet T830 and follow with Canon iPF770MFP (iPF771MFP in certain Asia regions) and Canon iPF670MFP (iPF671MFP in certain Asia regions), the criteria of selection has diverted from the printer true performance and user friendliness assessment to specifications comparisons. </div>
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The potential buyers these days seldom evaluate good quality printers like HP Design T930, T790, or Canon iPF831, iPF780 (iPF781) and iPF785 (iPF786) because the focus has shifted to the add-on large format scanner or the integrated scanner.<br />
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Users need to understand their requirements before starting to shop for plotters or large format MFPs.<br />
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Are you looking for a plotter or technical document scanner or large format MFP?<br />
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1. Printing volume (light, medium, heavy)<br />
2. Scanning and copying requirement (not required, optional, rare, mandatory) <br />
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Some guideline for users looking for large format MFPs as below<br />
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<strong>1. HP Designjet T830</strong><br />
for light printing volume with optional or rare scanning requirements.<br />
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<strong>2. Canon iPF670+L24 or iPF770+L36 MFP</strong><br />
for light to medium print volume with optional and rare scanning requirements<br />
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<strong>3. Hp Designjet T2530 MFP or Hp Designjet T3500 MFP or Canon iPF771+M40 MFP</strong><br />
for medium print volume with optional or rare scanning requirements<br />
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<strong>4. Hp Designjet T1200 MFP Canon iPF781+M40 MFP or Canon iPF786+M40 MFP</strong><br />
for medium print volume with mandatory scanning requirements<br />
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<strong>5. Canon iPF831+M40 MFP or Canon iPF841+M40 MFP</strong><br />
for heavy print volume with mandatory scanning requirements<br />
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In short, the selection criteria is very much depends on the users operating requirements. <br />
Hope the above article is helpful in guiding the readers on large format MFPs selection.</div>
Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16887797151013544047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23724532.post-41547175111029382272016-12-18T06:40:00.000-08:002016-12-18T06:40:05.119-08:00Media cost calculation for Canon iPF PRO540 in per square foot or per square meter<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
One of my blog reader wrote in to enquire on the media cost calculation for the Canon iPF PRO540 that he newly invested.<br />
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I told the reader to use the Accounting Function from the Canon iPF print driver to calculate but he insisted to learn the way to calculate media cost only in per square foot as well as per square meter.<br />
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The new owner of the Canon iPF Pro540 is operating a fast print shop (print services provider). He mentioned that able to calculate various media cost in term of per square foot or per square meter is very helpful for him to quote customers that has various media requirements.<br />
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Example:<br />
A roll of Matte Vinyl Sticker, 24inches x 30m, MYR210 per roll.<br />
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Cost per square foot calculation:<br />
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Width: 24inches = 2foot<br />
Length: 30m = 98.43foot<br />
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1 roll of 24inches x 30m Matte Vinyl Sticker contains 2 x 98.43 square foot<br />
= 196.86 square foot<br />
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<strong>Cost per square foot</strong> <br />
= RM210/196.86 square foot<br />
= <strong><u>RM1.07</u></strong> per square foot<br />
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Cost per square meter:<br />
Width: 24inches = 0.61meter<br />
Length: 30meter<br />
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1 roll of 24inches x 30m Matte Vinyl Sticker contains 0.61 x 30 square meter<br />
= 18.3 square meter<br />
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<strong>Cost per square meter</strong><br />
= RM210/18.3 square meter<br />
= <strong><u>RM11.48</u></strong> per square meter<br />
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<em>*The above costing does not include media wastage.</em><br />
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Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16887797151013544047noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23724532.post-16810536579749477832016-05-01T23:18:00.002-07:002016-05-01T23:18:49.913-07:00HP Designjet T830 eMFP vs Canon iPF771MFP L36 Comprehensive Review & Comparisons<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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HP Designjet T830 eMFP or Canon iPF671 A1 MFP or 771 A0 MFP are entry level wide format multi-functions system. If scanning and copying jobs are critical for your operation, you shall opt for true wide format MFP system such as Canon iPF M40 series or Oce Plotwave 345 or 365.</div>
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However, if you require minimal scanning and copying functions but printing volume is reasonable high, Canon iPF671 A1 MFP or 771 A0 MFP shall fit into your consideration.</div>
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If scanning, copying and printing functions are also very minimal to your operation, you may include HP Designjet T830 eMFP as one of the option. The reason the T830 print engine is built from T520 platform but with much higher running cost.</div>
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Please watch below video for very professional and details analysis of the HP Designjet T830 eMFP and Canon iPF771 MFP.<br />
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Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16887797151013544047noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23724532.post-82933182771410796362016-04-30T08:03:00.004-07:002016-04-30T08:26:31.850-07:00Canon iPF771 vs HP Designjet T520 Comparisons & Reviews for Purchasers<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Printing and scanning of technical CAD drawings has become very affordable. Unlike in the past, most of the drawings were outsource to fast print shops.</div>
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It is common for Architecture, Engineering and Construction companies to have multiple large format printers or even multi-functions large format printers for in-house printing and scanning requirements.</div>
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These AEC or manufacturing companies are designing, constructing or manufacturing projects or products that worth multi-millions to multi-billions dollars. But when comes to selecting a right printer to purchase, which cost as low as USD2000, most of the purchasers are comparing the price instead of the productivity of the printer that has great impact to the project team.</div>
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When the purchasers sounded very cost conscious, for example the requirement is A0 size CAD printing, the suppliers will normally quote the most affordable models from 2 very reputable brand, which is Canon imagePROGRAF iPF771 (labelled as iPF770 in some other regions) and HP Designjet T520.</div>
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Below is the comparisons for readers reference.<br />
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Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16887797151013544047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23724532.post-73489902305941905472016-02-13T07:58:00.001-08:002016-02-13T08:01:30.907-08:00HP Designet T830 MFP, Canon iPF771M MFP & Canon iPF671M MFP<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
The multi-functions wide format printer is getting more popular recently. Both major manufacturers of wide format printers are introducing their new range of multi-functions wide format printers in the beginning 2016.<br />
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HP introduced the low end multi-functions printer, HP T830 where the scanning unit is built in with the printer.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">HP Designjet T830 MFP</td></tr>
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Canon introduced the medium end multi-functions printer, Canon iPF771M (A0 size) and Canon iPF671M (A1 size) multi-functions printers where the printer and scanner are separated as 2 devices. In some other regions, they are known as Canon iPF770M and Canon iPF670M.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Canon iPF671M MFP & iPF771M MFP</td></tr>
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Now, the users are having multiple choice of large format MFPs. Below is the summary for easy reference:<br />
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<b>High End </b><br />
1. HP Designjet SD stand alone scanner<br />
2. Canon M40 scanner<br />
Both high end MFP are adding scanner unit to the printers for HP and Canon.<br />
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<b>Medium End</b><br />
1. HP Designjet T2530 MFP (Built-in Scanner)<br />
2. Canon iPF771M MFP (separate unit like Canon M40 or HP Designjet SD scanner)<br />
3. Canon iPF671M MFP (separate unit like Canon M40 or HP Designjet SD scanner)<br />
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<b>Low End</b><br />
1. HP Designjet T830 (Built-in Scanner) <br />
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Personally I recommend users to opt for wide format MFP systems that are made up of printer and scanner instead of those built in scanning unit system. It is due to the clear differences in term of scanning and post scanning editing performance as well as the <u><span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://trace-ability.blogspot.my/2012/05/hp-designjet-t2300-emfp-vs-canon-ipf750.html" target="_blank">total cost of ownership</a>.</span></u></div>
Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16887797151013544047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23724532.post-26505268680331781962015-01-02T06:32:00.001-08:002015-01-02T06:32:13.421-08:00Canon iPF781, iPF786 & iPF681 Product Video<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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The fastest plotter has become faster.</div>
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The new Canon iPF681, iPF781 & iPF786 has been introduced in Asia region to replace the Canon iPF650, iPF760 & iPF765. </div>
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The new models has improved significantly on areas as below:<br /><ol style="text-align: left;">
<li>Printer speed, >10% faster</li>
<li>More economical printing with 300ml ink cartridge option</li>
<li>More vibrant color</li>
<li>Improve connectivity with Clouds</li>
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Kindly view product video below for better idea.<br />
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<i>*Note: Canon iPF780/iPF781/iPF680 is similar to Canon iPF781/iPF786/iPF681. The product naming is different due to different region.</i><br />
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Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16887797151013544047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23724532.post-23751430332193993672014-10-29T08:15:00.001-07:002014-10-29T09:02:28.998-07:00Land Surveyor Board Malaysia - Subsidize On Plan Printer Purchase<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b>Land Surveyor Board Malaysia - Subsidize On Plan Printer Purchase </b><br />
<b><i>(Lembaga Jurukur Tanah Malaysia Pemberian Insentif Bagi Pembelian Plotter)</i></b><br />
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Land Surveyor Board Malaysia is providing subsidy amounting to RM5000 on purchase of large format printer to all the member in Peninsular Malaysia effective 10th October 2014 while the fund last.</div>
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The intention of the Land Surveyor Board is to assist its member in improving work productivity as well as to ensure the plan produce by land surveyors are printed nicely.</div>
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However, the question now is what model of plotter shall the land surveyors invest in?</div>
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In general, the price of plotter or plan printer is ranging from RM5,000 to RM20,000 depending on technology and class (disposable, SOHO or workgroup).</div>
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Below is the general specifications & comments of the common models for selection, starting from the lowest end to highest end.</div>
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<b>1. HP Designjet T120</b> ( A1 size, inkjet, disposable, built on desktop printer platform)</div>
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For students or when mobility is key. Slow print speed, especially on full color printing and extreme high printing cost due to very small cartridge size, <i>29ml for Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, 38/80ml for Black.</i></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">HP Designjet T120 </td></tr>
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<b>2. HP Designjet T520</b> (A1 or A0 size, inkjet, SOHO, built on desktop printer platform)</div>
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Slightly better than HP Designjet T520. Suitable for very light usage, slow in speed, high printing cost due to the size of the ink cartridge, <i>29ml for Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, 38/80ml for Black.</i></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">HP Designjet T520</td></tr>
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<b>3. Canon iPF605</b> (A1 size, inkjet, workgroup printer, built on plotter platform)</div>
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Recommend for small corporate environment, fast in printing & file processing speed, low printing cost with large ink cartridge size.<i> 130ml for Cyan, Magenta, Yellow Black & Matte Black.</i></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Canon iPF605</td></tr>
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<b>4. HP Designjet T920 </b>(A0 size, inkjet, workgroup printer, built on plotter platform)</div>
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Recommend for small to medium size corporate environment, fast in printing speed but slow in processing speed, low printing cost with optional big ink cartridge size. <i>40/130ml for Photo Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Gray & 69/300ml for Matte Black.</i></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">HP Designjet T920</td></tr>
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<b>5. Canon iPF750</b> (A0 size, inkjet, workgroup printer, built on plotter platform)</div>
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Recommend for small to medium size corporate environment, fast in printing & file processing speed, low printing cost with large ink cartridge size.<i> 130ml for Cyan, Magenta, Yellow Black & Matte Black.</i></div>
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<b>6. Canon iPF815</b> (>A0size (44"), inkjet, production printer, built on plotter platform)</div>
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Recommend for medium to large size
corporate environment, fast in printing & file processing speed, very low
printing cost with 700ml ink cartridge size.</div>
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The land surveyors shall take this opportunity to upgrade their plotter for better work efficiency.</div>
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For A1 size printer, the right choice shall be Canon iPF605</div>
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For A0 size printer, the buyer shall choose either HP Designjet T920 or Canon iPF750.</div>
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If you are one of the member of Land Surveyor Board of Malaysia, please refer to all the plotter reviews in this website for your decision making.</div>
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Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16887797151013544047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23724532.post-30519911217249226632014-04-12T00:44:00.001-07:002014-04-12T03:00:53.543-07:00Canon iPF M25 & M40 Wide Format Copy, Scan & Print Solutions<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Large format technical documents management like print, scan, copy, cloud sharing has become a very common features required by the technical users.<br />
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The video below has well explained the offering of the Canon iPF M25 & M40 Multifunction LFP series.<br />
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Features:<br />
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<li>High Quality Scanning & Copying of the wide format documents.</li>
<li>Cloud sharing</li>
<li>User friendliness operation with large touch screen panel</li>
<li>Thick paper scanning via straight paper path (up to 2mm)</li>
<li>Mobile</li>
<li>Image enhancement & noise filter for better quality image</li>
<li>Scan preview with image editor before print</li>
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No doubt the Canon iPF M25 & M40 wide format MFP offers superb features, but the key reason that I like most is the 2 peace design. Basically the wide format MFP is made up by combining the scanner and the LFP.<br />
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Canon iPF M25 MFP<br />
Canon iPF605 + M25 Scanner<br />
Canon iPF650 + M25 Scanner<br />
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Canon iPF M40 MFP<br />
Canon iPF750 + M40 Scanner<br />
Canon iPF760 + M40 Scanner<br />
Canon iPF765 + M40 Scanner<br />
Canon iPF815 + M40 Scanner<br />
Canon iPF825 + M40 Scanner<br />
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The combination is flexible as it shall be made up based on users' needs.<br />
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<u>Related posts:</u><br />
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<li><a href="http://trace-ability.blogspot.com/2011/08/hp-designjet-t2300-emfp-vs-canon-ipf750.html" target="_blank">HP Designjet T2300 eMFP vs. Canon iPF750 MFP Review</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://trace-ability.blogspot.com/2012/05/hp-designjet-t2300-emfp-vs-canon-ipf750.html" target="_blank">HP Designjet T2300 eMFP vs Canon iPF750 MFP Review & Comparison </a></li>
<li><a href="http://trace-ability.blogspot.com/2013/07/hp-designjet-et2300-mfp-vs-canon-ipf.html" target="_blank">HP Designjet eT2300 MFP vs Canon iPF M40 MFP Review & Comparison </a></li>
<li><a href="http://trace-ability.blogspot.com/2012/07/hp-designjet-t790-t1300-t2300-emfp-vs.html" target="_blank">HP Designjet T790, T1300, T2300 eMFP vs Canon iPF750, iPF760, iPF765 MFP - Print Processing Speed Review</a></li>
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Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16887797151013544047noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23724532.post-38835430604662507082014-03-31T07:43:00.001-07:002014-03-31T07:43:37.590-07:00Oce Plotwave 340 & Plotwave 360 Product Introduction Video<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Oce Plotwave 340 & Plotwave 360 are the entry level wide format multifunction printer. The device enable users to print, scan & copy technical documents up to A0 size.<br />
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The Oce Plotwave 340 & Plotwave 360 are embedded with many features including Clouds, scan to thumb drive, image enhancement for scanned documents, etc. The radiant fusing technology has also made these devices eco-friendly while providing instant-on machine availability with no warm-up time.<br />
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If print, scan & copy and monochrome hard copy output is your main requirements, the Oce Plotwave 340/360 will suite you well. <br />
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Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16887797151013544047noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23724532.post-66980456448001682122014-02-15T07:02:00.000-08:002014-02-15T07:03:01.083-08:00Canon iPF6400SE & iPF8400SE 6-Color Graphic Arts Large Format Printer Preliminary Review<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Canon is going to launch the new line-up for the imagePROGRAF (iPF) inkjet large format printer.<br />
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The brand new Canon iPF6400SE (24" model) and iPF8400SE (44" model) are the combination of the strength of its 5-color (iPF650, iPF750 & iPF815) and 8-color series (iPF6410S & iPF8410S).<br />
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Information available as of now:<br />
Pigmented ink, 6 color (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black, Matte Black & Red)<br />
Single print head (low running cost)<br />
Large ink tank (300ml for iPF6400SE, 700ml for iPF84100SE)<br />
Suitable for CAD & Graphic Arts printing<br />
Affordable<br />
Small in size (iPF6400SE has smaller foot print as compared to iPF6410S)<br />
Etc.<br />
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I shall reveal more once I have chance to hands-on and review the performance of Canon iPF6400SE & iPF8400SE in time to come.<br />
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Below is the product video for your reference.<br />
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Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16887797151013544047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23724532.post-41050156861123066052014-01-27T05:16:00.001-08:002014-02-03T07:46:45.264-08:00Maximize the ROI of the large format CAD printer<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">ROI, return of investment is always one of the key consideration in making business decision. In this case, we are going to discuss on the investment decision in purchasing a LFP from the perspective of ROI.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">1. Choosing the right plan printer model.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Getting a suitable model is the key. The buyers need to considers requirements as below:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">a. Maximum technical document print size requirement, not only present but also in the next 5 years time. (A0 or A1)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">b. Print volume during the peak period. The selected model must be able to accommodate to the high volume during the busiest time frame. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">c. Product life cycle</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The longer the life cycle, the higher the ROI. This depends not only on brand and model, but also the demographic.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">For example, HP Designjet 500 series has much longer product life cycle as compared to HP Designjet T770 and T790.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">And in Malaysia, Canon iPF605 has longer life cycle as compared to Canon IPF610.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">d. Warranty</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The longer the standard warranty period, the ROI is going to better. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The time and material costs after the warranty period shall be considered as well.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">e. After sales support</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">If the brand owner is having a service crew to take care of the printers, it shall be fine. If it is handled by service agents or dealers, make sure you are dealing with the reputable vendors.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Last but not least, do install a voltage stabilizer or UPS based on the power supply condition at your area.</span></div>
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Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16887797151013544047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23724532.post-52371439147074859752014-01-10T22:48:00.001-08:002014-01-26T06:55:52.290-08:00Invest in wide format technical documents plotter or outsource printing?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Large format plan printer used to be a luxury equipment for Architecture, Engineering or Constructions companies in Malaysia. 10 years ago, a HP Designjet 1020 can cost more than USD10,000 per unit. At the time, most of the drawings were out sourced to commercial printers. </div>
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The cost of a large format printer (LFP) has become very affordable these days. A decent A0 large format printer like Canon iPF750 or HP Designjet T920 will cost you less than USD4,000. Hence, most of AEC firms are installed with at least one unit of large format printer. More established AEC companies with high print volume are upgrading to LED based multi-function wide format printer such as Oce Plotwave 340 or Oce TDS 750.<br />
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<u><b>The benefits of investing in wide format printer:</b></u><br />
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<b>1. On demand printing</b><br />
Just click a print button, the drawing will be ready for pick up in less than 1 minute*.<br />
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<b>2. Higher productivity </b><br />
Imagine the indirect cost like getting a dispatch staff to travel to and fro not forgetting the waiting time.</div>
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<b>3. Secure Print</b><br />
Confidential document is well control if printed in house instead of outsourcing printing.<br />
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<u><b>The benefits of outsource printing:</b></u><br />
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<b>1. Pay per print</b><br />
No cost incurred to buy or lease a wide format printing device.<br />
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<b>2. Piece of Mind</b><br />
This applicable to AEC companies that have inconsistency high volume printing demand. The commercial printers will take care of the problem**.<br />
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<i>* Benchmark based on Canon iPF605 & iPF650 performance in A1 CAD printing at normal mode.</i><br />
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<i>** As the wide format plotters price has become so affordable, most of the AEC firms have their own large format printers, when volume surges, they will pass on the excess volume to the commercial printers.</i><br />
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<b>Related Posts:</b><br />
<span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://trace-ability.blogspot.com/2009/02/large-format-printers-for-copy-centres.html" target="_blank">1. Large format printers for copy centres</a></span><br />
<span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://trace-ability.blogspot.com/2010/01/large-format-printer-size-does-matter.html" target="_blank">2. Large Format Printer - Size Does Matter?</a></span><br />
<span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://trace-ability.blogspot.com/2010/04/faq-1-what-lfp-consumables-items-should.html" target="_blank">3. What large format printer consumables items should be stocked for maximum printer productivity and piece of mind?</a></span><br />
<span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://trace-ability.blogspot.com/2010/11/accounting-functions-of-canon.html" target="_blank">4. Accounting Functions of Canon imagePROGRAF Large Format Printer</a></span><br />
<span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://trace-ability.blogspot.com/2013/12/hp-designjet-t920-vs-canon-ipf750-review.html" target="_blank">5. HP Designjet T920 vs Canon iPF750 Review</a></span><br />
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Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16887797151013544047noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23724532.post-81427642689013795842013-12-07T03:45:00.000-08:002013-12-07T03:45:46.819-08:00HP Designjet T920 vs Canon iPF750 Review<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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This is a head on comparison between the A0 size large format inkjet printer.</div>
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HP Designjet has bring the gap closer in term of productivity as compared with Canon iPF, but it was compromised with print quality (see video for details).</div>
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The new HP Designjet T920 has copy the media output mechanism from toner based multifunction wide format printer, i.e.Oce Plotwave. It is a good idea indeed, but in practical, due to the inkjet printing mechanism and low cost built-up, the functionality and reliability of the HP Designjet T920 top out-put tray is questionable. </div>
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As of now, I still think HP Designjet T790 is a better LFP as compare to HP Designjet T920.</div>
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Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16887797151013544047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23724532.post-15881920084154819732013-07-06T20:17:00.001-07:002013-07-06T20:17:15.151-07:00HP Designjet eT2300 MFP vs Canon iPF M40 MFP Review & Comparison<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16887797151013544047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23724532.post-640268539539329432013-07-06T07:59:00.000-07:002013-07-20T22:28:08.704-07:00HP Designjet T520 vs Canon iPF750 Comprehensive Review & Comparison<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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HP Designjet T520 vs Canon iPF750 is not an apple to apple comparison.</div>
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In fact, HP Designjet T520 is a lower end inkjet wide format printer if compared with the HP Designjet 510 or 500 series.</div>
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If you have read my previous post on <a href="http://trace-ability.blogspot.com/2013/04/hp-designjet-t520-a1-vs-canon-ipf605.html" target="_blank">HP Designjet T520 vs Canon iPF605</a>, and convinced that Canon iPF605 is a much superior LFP as compared with the HP Designjet T520, you may just want to skip this video because Canon iPF750 (A0) and Canon iPF650 (A1) is as higher grade LFP as compared with Canon iPF605 (A1). </div>
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Many IT retailers and computer shops are proposing the HP Designjet T120 and T520 series to their customers because of the price. If you are looking for a A1 size printer, they will propose to you a HP Designjet T520 or T120 or Canon iPF605. If you are asking for a A0 size printer, the option given will be only HP Designjet T520.</div>
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Why? Because they only consider the face value of a products like specifications and price. </div>
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The actual fact is there are more than price and specifications when come to technical documents printing. Just to name a few:</div>
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Print Quality</div>
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Durability</div>
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Printing Cost</div>
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Productivity on continuous printings especially under workgroup environment.</div>
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Ergonomics & User Friendliness</div>
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After sales service & warranty period</div>
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Etc.</div>
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If technical documents (CAD) printing is important to you, insists a Canon iPF750 or a HP Designjet T790 and above.</div>
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HP Designjet T520 A1 vs Canon iPF605 is definitely not an apple to apple comparison.</div>
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The Canon iPF605 is a medium end printer like iPF610. Canon Inc has enhance the iPF605 features and reliability but price it lower for entry level professional users like Architects, Engineers or Designers.</div>
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HP Designjet T520 is designed for consumers market and intend to market via computer shops. It is meant for students, consumers or office users that print very minimal drawings, i.e. less than 20 pages a month.</div>
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Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16887797151013544047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23724532.post-91360671398764826112013-03-29T08:18:00.001-07:002013-03-29T21:00:01.845-07:00HP Designjet T520 series vs HP Designjet 510 series<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I was so excited when I got to know that HP is introducing the new series of large format inkjet printer, the Designjet T120 and T520 series in quarter 3 of 2012.</div>
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I have very high expectations on the DJ T520 series. It is because the DJ 510 series has been the classic models among the HP Designjet series. I suppose its successors, T520 series will be superb in term of productivity, reliability and cost effectiveness.</div>
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But the reality is at opposite side. The HP Designjet T120 and T520 series are merely a <b>"Disposable"</b> wide format printer. It is more appropriate be named as HP Deskjet T120 or HP Deskjet T520 series.</div>
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The physical outlook of the HP Designjet T520 series is just a enlarged version of HP Deskjet or Canon Pixma printer. The common specifications of this DJ T520 as compared to the HP Deskjet and Canon Pixma printer is as below:</div>
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According to a veteran wide format printing consultant, the HP Designjet T520 series is suitable for users that print 30 pages or less A1 drawing per month. <br />
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In short, if you are a HP Designjet 510 series users, forget to replace the existing unit with the DJ520, just live with the DJ510 or consider the DJ T790 series or Canon iPF series.</div>
Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16887797151013544047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23724532.post-12982388204940825102012-11-14T00:36:00.000-08:002012-11-14T05:36:54.274-08:00HP Designjet 111 & HP Designjet 510 series (End of Life) <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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HP Designjet 111 and HP Designjet 510 series has come to end-of-life stage. The replacement models namely HP Designjet T120 and T520 series are not just another face lift models with minor improvements. The HP Designjet T120 and T520 series has adopted the strengths of HP Designjet T790 series as well as its rival, Canon iPF.
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The debut of HP Designjet T120 (24") and HP Designjet T520 series (24"/36") is indeed a good news for new users where these new models are definately much productive as compared to the previous generation. But from another angle, the spare parts availability of the existing users of HP Designjet 110, HP Designjet 111, HP Designjet 500 series, HP Designjet 500(Mono) and HP Designjet 510 series is the major concern from the large customer base worldwide especially for users that did not purchase service pack.
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The end of life of the HP Designjet 111 and HP Designjet 510 series is a milestone that indicates that large format printers for technical market have evolved to another level where productivity and connectivity is essential.</div>
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Hence, productivity of a wide format printer has become one of the most important criteria. Most of the users relate fast printing speed as high productivity. There is nothing wrong on such assumption, but what has been overlooked is the file processing time or print processing time.<br />
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<b>Printing speed</b> is the speed measure based on how fast a printer produce a technical drawing or printout. It is measure from the printer head start moving until it stop printing.<br />
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The new Canon iPF760 is currently available for preview at Asian M&E Show 2012, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre from 26th June 2012 till 28th June 2012 at Hall 6, booth H602, showcased by Plot-tech Services (M) Sdn Bhd.</div>
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I have visited the show yesterday and have witness the performance of the Canon iPF760. I shall be able to post up the Canon iPF760 review and comparison between Canon iPF760 vs Canon iPF750 soon.</div>
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Since the introduction of Canon iPF650 and Canon iPF750, I found that Canon Inc. has focus alot on the user experience as well as ergonomics in the wide format printer product development especially on the 5-color iPF series.</div>
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A part from enhancing the technical specifications, the new model has also improve in the design of the users operations such as paper loading and printed paper collection.</div>
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One of the key advantage of Canon iPF750, iPF755, iPF650 and iPF655 is the paper loading. These models feature easy slide in roll paper loading system in which media roll is first placed on top of the printer, then slide in along guide rails. Roll spindle is loaded at point easily accessible from the front of the printer for easy loading from a natural posture.</div>
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Canon iPF760 and iPF765 have further strengthen the ergonomics aspect of the design by featuring the new printer stand and media bin where users are able to collect the printed drawings easily without a need to squart down. (Please see below video for details).</div>
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The good news is the new design is adopted by the Canon iPF750 version up model now.</div>
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A test was being carried in view of the above concerns or FAQs. </div>
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We found the ink did not smear under the condition of soaking into the running water basin. The lines are still clearly visible with no sign of smearing until the paper was tear apart.</div>
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In short, the Canon iPF 5-color series running on PFI-102, PFI-104 ink cartridges is capable to produce water resistance technical documents on plain paper. What it takes is just a few simple settings at the printer driver.</div>Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16887797151013544047noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23724532.post-33226055408684161822012-05-31T07:13:00.000-07:002012-05-31T15:50:33.417-07:00HP Designjet T2300 eMFP vs Canon iPF750 MFP Review & Comparison<div style="text-align: justify;">
Multi-function large format printer has become a hot topic these days. CAD users in AEC or M&E industry are exploring the viability in investing in a large format scanner or multi-function large format printer.</div>
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From the total cost of ownership point of view, it is not viable to invest in HP Designjet T2300 eMFP as the large format scanner is integrated into the printer. The life span of the scanner could easily last for more than 10 year, but the printer may just last approximately 5-6 years before it need a lot of maintenance due to life span of the wear and tear parts in the inkjet wide format printer.</div>
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It means if you invest in a integrated multi-function large format printer like HP Designjet T2300 eMFP, very likely you will need to replace the whole system (integarted scanner and printer) every 5-year. </div>
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If you opt for a seperate system like HP Designjet T790 + large format scanner or Canon iPF750 MFP where the systems are basically made up by two separate devices (scanner + printer), you can keep the scanner as long as it is still funtioning (easily last more than 10 year) while with the flexibility to upgrade the wide format printer in every 5 to 6-year based on the print volumes.</div>
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*Note: A large format A0+ (40") scanner price is approximate 2 times the A0 size large format printer.</div>
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For functionality of both types of systems, please refer to video below:</div>
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<br />Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16887797151013544047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23724532.post-38986567174048981022012-05-28T07:00:00.004-07:002012-05-28T07:00:55.117-07:00Document Scanner vs Graphic Scanner vs Flatbed Scanner vs Sheet-fed Scanner<div style="text-align: justify;">
Since 2012, I have extended my consulting service to document scanner apart from wide format printer and industrial coder.</div>
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I have spent 3 months in mastering the required knowledge in the document scanning industry. Likewise, to fully leverage my knowledge, I will start to post articles related to document scanner in this blog.</div>
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Generally, there are 2 types of scanner in the market. </div>
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If you are looking for a scanner, you must first determine what kind of scanner you are looking at. Document scanner, like its name, is meant for document scanning. It maximum resolution is normally at maximum 600 dpi (smaller file size) and capable to digitize the hard-copy document to OCR pdf. </div>
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Under the document scanners, there are 3 types of paper feeding option as below:</div>
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<li>Sheet-fed only (Canon P215)</li>
<li>Sheet-fed with the option to add on a flatbed device (Canon DR-M160, Canon DR-6030C, etc)</li>
<li>Sheet-fed and flatbed ready (Canon DR-2020U, Canon DR-7090C)</li>
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Graphic scanner is meant for photo, fine art, film scanning and etc. The maximum scanning resolution is at 2400 dpi (huge file size) and does not bundled with OCR pdf feature. Flatbed would be the only media feeding option. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Epson Expression 10000XL High End Flatbed Graphic Scanner</td></tr>
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If you are looking for a document scanner, please insists only for a sheet-fed scanner as most of the time the retailer will normally try to sell you a very affordable graphic flatbed scanner like Canon LiDE110.<br />
<br />Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16887797151013544047noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23724532.post-48031144718100033552012-05-27T02:45:00.003-07:002012-05-28T05:05:10.053-07:00Sub tanks ink delivery system for large format printer<div style="text-align: justify;">
The sub tanks ink delivery system is a very useful feature that is neglected when comes to printer reviews. Very often the users see the sub tanks ink delivery system is to enable replacement of ink cartridges while the printer is printing. But, this is not the only feature that the sub ink tanks are meant for. The truth is a large format printer that built in with sub ink tanks in its ink delivery system will deliver better ink efficiently and it is much economical as compared to another wide format printer that does not comes with sub tanks.</div>
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If you are existing users of HP Designjet 111, HP Designjet 510, Canon iPF605, Canon iPF710 or any other inkjet wide format printer that does not built in with sub ink tanks, you will found that the empty ink cartridges that were ejected from your plotters is not really empty. In fact, there is still remaining of a few milliliters of precious ink in the so-called empty cartridges. Why?</div>
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An ordinary inkjet system consists of ink cartridges (inlet), tubing and printhead. To ensure smooth ink delivery within the system, air bubble is the culprit that the designer trying to avoid. To ensure no air bubble is captured in the ink system, the designers of the printer will not allow the ink cartridges to be fully drain because once it is done, air bubble will be created in the ink delivery system, and the printer will need to purge the ink till the air bubble is out. Hence, with a inkjet printer that does not comes with sub ink tanks, the ink cartridges will not be allowed to fully drain. In short, the users are actually throwing out a few milliliters of ink every time a cartridge in change.</div>
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With the built in of sub tanks, no bubble will be able to smuggle in the ink tubes because the ink is supplied by the sub ink tanks instead of directly from the ink cartridges. Hence, it enables full use of ink tank contents, eliminating waste ink. </div>
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A part from more economical ink consumption, the sub ink tanks system is constantly reserving a preset ink level in the sub tanks which allows users replace ink tanks without having to stop printing. Even when ink runs out unexpectedly, users can continue printing using just the sub tanks. (Example: equivalent to approximately 80 sheets of A1 plain paper for monochrome drawings).</div>
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<b>Large Format Printers that built-in with sub ink tanks design:</b></div>
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Canon iPF650</div>
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Canon iPF655</div>
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Canon iPF750</div>
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Canon iPF755</div>
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Canon iPF760</div>
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Canon iPF765<br />
Canon iPF815<br />
Canon iPF825</div>
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Canon iPF8000S </div>
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Canon iPF8300S</div>
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Canon iPF8300</div>
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Canon iPF9000S </div>
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Canon iPF9100</div>
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<b>Large Format Printers that <u>DO NOT</u> comes with sub ink tanks design:</b></div>
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Canon iPF510</div>
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Canon iPF605</div>
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Canon iPF710 </div>
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Canon iPF5100</div>
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Canon iPF6300</div>
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Canon iPF6300S</div>
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HP Designjet 111</div>
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HP Designjet 500 (Mono)</div>
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HP Designjet 510</div>
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HP Designjet T790<br />
HP Designjet T1200</div>
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HP Designjet T1300</div>
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HP Designjet T2300 eMFP</div>Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16887797151013544047noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23724532.post-21132219126446884182012-05-22T06:33:00.003-07:002012-05-24T07:40:20.943-07:00Cost per print job calculation for Canon iPF Printers with Acconting Functions<div style="text-align: justify;">
Cost per print is always a priority concern of the large format printer users, especially the commercial printer operators.</div>
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To capture, tabulate and manage the print cost accurately based on jobs, media and users have become easy and convenience with the Accounting Functions that bundled with selected Canon iPF models as below:</div>
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Canon iPF760</div>
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Canon iPF765</div>
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Canon iPF750</div>
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Canon iPF755</div>
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Canon iPF650</div>
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Canon iPF655</div>
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Canon iPF815</div>
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Canon iPF825</div>
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Canon iPF6300</div>
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Canon iPF6350</div>
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Canon iPF6300S </div>
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Canon iPF8300 or Canon iPF8310</div>
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Canon iPF8300S or Canon iPF8310S</div>
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Please see below video to find out how the Canon iPF Accounting Functions works.</div>
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For more detail explanation on Accounting Functions, kindly read below post:<br />
<a href="http://trace-ability.blogspot.com/2010/11/accounting-functions-of-canon.html" target="_blank">Accounting Functions of Canon imagePROGRAF Large Format Printer</a><br />
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If your wide format printer model is not supported by Accounting Functions, please refer to below posts on how to calculate the cost per print or cost per square foot.<br />
<a href="http://trace-ability.blogspot.com/2009/10/canon-imageprograf-ink-cost-per-print.html" target="_blank">Canon imagePROGRAF Ink Cost Per Print Calculation</a><br />
<a href="http://trace-ability.blogspot.com/2010/06/faq-2-what-is-cost-per-square-foot-for.html" target="_blank">How to calculate the printing cost per square foot for Canon iPF8100?</a>Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16887797151013544047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23724532.post-11099235497587780872012-04-30T21:40:00.001-07:002012-06-09T21:53:45.045-07:00Printer Stand & Basket Unit for Wide Format Printers<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The ergonomics factor of the plotter stand and basket unit (media bin) is normally neglected by the users during evaluation stage prior to purchase decision making.</div>
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I have also neglected the importance of the large format printer stand & basket unit until I received many comments on the media bin of the HP Designjet T2300 eMFP under one of my blog post entitled <a href="http://trace-ability.blogspot.com/2010/12/hp-designjet-t2300-emfp-preliminary.html" target="_blank">HP Designjet T2300 eMFP – Preliminary Review</a>.</div>
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A well designed large format printer stand allows users to pick up the print outs easily without having to stretch the body. This is even more critical for middle age users or female users who wear high heels.<br />
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Read below post to view the printer stand with media bin that is designed for ergonomic operation.<br />
<a href="http://trace-ability.blogspot.com/2012/06/canon-ipf760-and-ipf765-printer-stand.html" target="_blank">Canon iPF760 and iPF765 Printer Stand and Basket Unit</a></div>Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16887797151013544047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23724532.post-12171522433723770712012-04-03T02:24:00.000-07:002012-05-26T21:25:02.253-07:00Canon iPF605 Preview in Klang Valley<div style="text-align: justify;">
This is one of the most popular FAQs that I am dealing with everyday.</div>
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"Seeing is believing". Most of the large format inkjet printer buyers would like to preview the printer performance prior to making any commitment. </div>
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It is not very difficult to locate resellers that able to provide demonstrations for wide format printer models like Canon iPF750, Canon iPF650, HP Designjet T1300, HP Designjet T790 or even HP Designjet eMFP2300. But for strategic model like Canon iPF605, which is selling like hot cakes since 2011, resellers treat it like a box moving item where a preview of the printer is considered unnecessary. </div>
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The good news is Canon iPF605 is available for preview at Canon Marketing Malaysia showroom. If you are not staying around Kuala Lumpur or Selangor area, please help yourself by viewing the video at the link below:</div>
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<a href="http://trace-ability.blogspot.com/2011/07/hp-designjet-510-vs-canon-ipf605.html" target="_blank">HP Designjet 510 vs Canon iPF605 (Comprehensive Comparisons - Video)</a></div>
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Canon iPF models that display at Canon Marketing Malaysia showroom is as below*:<br />
1. Canon iPF605<br />
2. Canon iPF750<br />
3. Canon iPF6300S<br />
4. Canon iPF8300 <br />
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<i>*As of the date I am writing this post.</i>Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16887797151013544047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23724532.post-69129904595672129742012-01-12T05:18:00.000-08:002012-01-13T05:45:08.314-08:00Canon iPF650 & iPF750 On SaleCanon iPF650 & iPF750 are on sale from January 2012 till February 2012.<br />
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In conjunction with the coming Chinese New Year (Year of Dragon), Canon Marketing Malaysia has launched an aggressive sales promotion on flagship models as below:<br />
<ol><li><strong>Canon iPF650</strong> (24-inch Large Format Printer; print up to A1+ size)</li>
<li><strong>Canon iPF750</strong> (36-inch Large Format Printer; print up to A0+size)</li>
<li><strong>Canon iR-Adv</strong> C2000 series (Multi-functions device; print-scan-fax-copy; up to A3 size)</li>
</ol>Read on below leaflet for details.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Garden South Tower, Mid Valley City, KL</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The company has decided to acquire a A1 size wide format printer. In the past, all the technical drawings were printed at fast print shops. Although the print volume is not that high, but the operation manager of the said company believes that it is more appropriate to own a plotter with the following benefits:</div><ol style="text-align: justify;"><li><b>Cost effective</b>- Fast print shop is charging A1 color CAD drawing at MYR4.00 per piece. It will only costs user about MYR1.00 per A1 print (paper and ink) by printing in-house.</li>
<li><b>On-demand printing </b></li>
<li><b>Better control of confidentiality</b></li>
<li><b>Improve productivity </b></li>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKMjTzSQi8Pubss8PNAtI9N1VTRUCb0HoMJMymDzcIasn4gwhIzK2tg5t_YIifcg8rvw2KA8aFGvuDUuYcLDwoYDbkNYqnw9RIFQzM6cKFrld-x5zBCKZHDe68T_8jlxQmMDyx/s1600/Epson+Stylus+PRO+7700.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="297" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKMjTzSQi8Pubss8PNAtI9N1VTRUCb0HoMJMymDzcIasn4gwhIzK2tg5t_YIifcg8rvw2KA8aFGvuDUuYcLDwoYDbkNYqnw9RIFQzM6cKFrld-x5zBCKZHDe68T_8jlxQmMDyx/s320/Epson+Stylus+PRO+7700.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Epson Stylus Pro 7700</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">As usual, Several vendors representing 3 major brands of large format printer namely Canon imagePROGRAF, HP Designjet and Epson Stylus Pro were invited to bid for the deal.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>User requirements:</b></div><ol style="text-align: justify;"><li>A1 size </li>
<li>High speed CAD printing</li>
<li>Network- Work group environment (5 users)</li>
<li>Ergonomics</li>
</ol><div style="text-align: justify;">A total of 5 models were proposed by the vendors as below:</div><ol style="text-align: justify;"><li>Canon iPF605</li>
<li>Canon iPF650</li>
<li>Epson Stylus Pro 7700</li>
<li>HP Designjet 510 (24-inch)</li>
<li>HP Designjet T790 (24-inch)</li>
</ol><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Canon iPF605</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;">Epson Stylus Pro 7700 and HP Designjet 510 were filtered out at the first evaluation due to the slow printing speed. The user tested all the 5 printers with a complicated vectors file and commented as below:<br />
<blockquote class="tr_bq"><i>"HP Designjet 510 is the slowest in term of file processing. The DJ510 started print about 15 minutes after the "Enter" key is hit."</i><br />
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<i>"Epson Stylus Pro 7700 printing speed is ridiculously slow. I lost my patience seeing the print head moving left and right like never ending. The printer is also very bulky as compared to the Canon iPF and HP Designjet" </i></blockquote><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">HP Designjet T790 (24-inch) e-Printer</td></tr>
</tbody></table><br />
<blockquote class="tr_bq"><i>"Canon iPF605 and Canon iPF650 are very impressive on the printing speed and ease of use. The HP Designjet T790 is also not bad in term of productivity; and it comes with sophisticated feature like connecting to the cloud. But our technical documents are classified as confidential; furthermore the IT department does not like the idea of getting an printer that is able to connects to the web."</i></blockquote></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEoD7xWVfenE4EYyvB5owNc44164JIWcs7AU09sZx_ZLaJL3PALU0CQsCKXfC0m48YrPW_Txde5uDZhiiUlH-SAgtbhxI_9d5s_moFxhgaUXiAtbActvPSKRrC3sXK_mLNvMtY/s1600/Canon+iPF650.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEoD7xWVfenE4EYyvB5owNc44164JIWcs7AU09sZx_ZLaJL3PALU0CQsCKXfC0m48YrPW_Txde5uDZhiiUlH-SAgtbhxI_9d5s_moFxhgaUXiAtbActvPSKRrC3sXK_mLNvMtY/s320/Canon+iPF650.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Canon iPF650</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The vendors were requested to perform an on-site demo with shortlisted A1 Plotter as below:</div><ol style="text-align: justify;"><li>Canon iPF605</li>
<li>Canon iPF650</li>
<li>HP Designjet T790</li>
</ol><div style="text-align: justify;"> Again, below are the comments from the users.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: justify;"><blockquote class="tr_bq"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><i>"It is very difficult to load the paper from the front for HP Designjet T790. And with limited space, we are unable to access from behind."</i></div></blockquote><br />
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<blockquote class="tr_bq"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><i>"It is easy to load paper from the front for Canon iPF605 and Canon iPF650. Canon iPF650 is even better than Canon iPF605 because users can just drop the roll holder as soon as it is on track and the paper roll will be seated automatically."</i></div></blockquote><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsVgqAuuZi0NQFoVg92PSf8UcGZnrYz6Znw-8cptrM8B5daL2SIRI5E8WSn0B5mxI7EAi_SutqJnFSkSjJ9AkHi-eCI1jnXKj5BXfLM4p7EEuAsc5WMj31g62UmAiLgu0SHI_M/s1600/Canon+iPF650+Media+Front+Loading_1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="117" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsVgqAuuZi0NQFoVg92PSf8UcGZnrYz6Znw-8cptrM8B5daL2SIRI5E8WSn0B5mxI7EAi_SutqJnFSkSjJ9AkHi-eCI1jnXKj5BXfLM4p7EEuAsc5WMj31g62UmAiLgu0SHI_M/s320/Canon+iPF650+Media+Front+Loading_1.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Finally, the Canon iPF650 was chosen. Look at below pictures and you will understand <a href="http://trace-ability.blogspot.com/2010/01/large-format-printer-size-does-matter.html" target="_blank">why size does matter</a> and front accessibility is important for corporate office with limited space.</div></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: justify;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Canon iPF8300 & iPF6300</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Canon iPF6300 & iPF8300 were introduced to the market since quarter 3, 2010. Subsequently the 8-color line-up of Canon iPF S series has upgraded the Canon iPF6000S & iPF8000S to Canon iPF6300S & iPF8300S in quarter 2, 2011.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: justify;"> <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Canon iPF9100</td></tr>
</tbody></table> <b>What happens to the iPF5100, iPF9100 and iPF9000S? </b></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: justify;">In the market, many of the 17" and 60" wide format printers buyers are holding on in acquiring a new printer until the iPF5300, iPF9300 and iPF9300S are made available to the market by Canon Inc.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkZEbLwrHWSPLg9A1VO_wYWpKqnLA6OI7gqYwvEHh0BhSuwrWdMLWvyoCZkBNn4IdYf7Da2BaQU7tOd0KIXU6qHNGG-qCHFteVOhniNhebYQvo_yohcxjm3Y0bJ4Ms8-982qrc/s1600/HP+Designjet+Z6200.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="202" rea="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkZEbLwrHWSPLg9A1VO_wYWpKqnLA6OI7gqYwvEHh0BhSuwrWdMLWvyoCZkBNn4IdYf7Da2BaQU7tOd0KIXU6qHNGG-qCHFteVOhniNhebYQvo_yohcxjm3Y0bJ4Ms8-982qrc/s320/HP+Designjet+Z6200.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">HP Designjet Z6200</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Professional Photography & Graphic Design users have already recognized the improvement of the Lucia EX pigmented ink technologies that provides high color consistency and stability with much wider color gamut as compared to the previous version of Lucia pigmented ink technology.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Epson Stylus Pro 11880</td></tr>
</tbody></table>The users wanted to own a 17" and 60" large format printer that deliver finest print quality as per the Canon iPF6300 and iPF8300. They are not willing to compromise in the printing quality by taking up the Canon iPF5100, iPF9100, HP Designjet Z6200, Z5200, Z3200, Z2100 and Epson Stylus Pro 4900, 7900, 9900 & 11880.</div><br />
According to the reliable source, the long wait of Canon iPF9300 & iPF9300S will be over in 2012.Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16887797151013544047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23724532.post-11774539386248493462011-12-28T14:50:00.000-08:002011-12-28T14:50:20.511-08:00Effective Inventory Control Method for Large Format Printer Users<div style="text-align: justify;">Recently, I have received some emails inquiries from large format printers users on stock availability of certain large format printer consumable items at their location. For example, there is an email inquiry from a Canon iPF6300 user who urgently needed a PFI-105GY (grey color ink cartridge) on Saturday. Two days later, another user of Canon iPF9100 is looking for immediate supply of PFI-701R (Red color ink cartridge).</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMHoeAyBybwPkS0_HzIk694ITNQx_MuOOy7rEzysfFZSEbP2vYO1z_rl8Inn7VvZy9N70DP28taxpRPAErkqDFCzB6u-TnW0q8bxw7THZ-6h29vIavVoPkM39mlOqgLqSurOaL/s1600/iPF8300.ashx.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMHoeAyBybwPkS0_HzIk694ITNQx_MuOOy7rEzysfFZSEbP2vYO1z_rl8Inn7VvZy9N70DP28taxpRPAErkqDFCzB6u-TnW0q8bxw7THZ-6h29vIavVoPkM39mlOqgLqSurOaL/s320/iPF8300.ashx.png" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Canon iPF8300 (12-color) 44" Large Format Printer</td></tr>
</tbody></table>These phenomenons have signaled both good and bad news. The good news is none of these inquiries (not limited to the above 2 examples) are looking for consumables for CAD plotting applications. One of the objectives for me to create this blog is to make known to large format printers users on where to buy large format printers' consumables such as ink cartridges, maintenance cartridges, print heads and papers. As compared to the past (year 2008 and before), most of the users have started to keep some buffer stock and know where to locate the nearest resellers.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The bad news is the large format users in graphic arts industry (mostly uses 12-color LFP such as Canon iPF6300, iPF8300, iPF9100, HP Designjet Z3200, Epson Stylus Pro 4885) are still facing challenges in effective inventory control on the large format printer consumable items.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><u>Effective Inventory Control Method for Large Format Printer Users</u></span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">First of all, the users must identify the consumable items that are needed to be in the monitoring list of the inventory control system. For example, if you are a Canon iPF6300, you need to keep the followings:</div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; text-align: right;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkuVePecll1igZ4fak4Va6f2I4VTMq9NasMh-51fzTeC5LDTQ0u7-ivdoPs39vQ4rklY0tC7A86YJwGkGV5ZHDncmsjo6CuIrSxnEKQcHwTO3b0erTouwE-fpeHTL2_ECN2NPm/s1600/PFI-105.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkuVePecll1igZ4fak4Va6f2I4VTMq9NasMh-51fzTeC5LDTQ0u7-ivdoPs39vQ4rklY0tC7A86YJwGkGV5ZHDncmsjo6CuIrSxnEKQcHwTO3b0erTouwE-fpeHTL2_ECN2NPm/s1600/PFI-105.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">PFI-105 ink cartridges</td></tr>
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">1. Ink Cartridge (12 color PFI-105 ink tanks)</div><div style="text-align: justify;">2. Maintenance Cartridge (MC-16)</div><div style="text-align: justify;">3. Printhead (PF-05)</div><div style="text-align: justify;">4. Paper rolls (Satin, Glossy, Fine Arts, Canvas, etc)</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Read below post for details.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://trace-ability.blogspot.com/2010/04/faq-1-what-lfp-consumables-items-should.html">What large format printer consumables items should be stocked for maximum printer productivity and piece of mind? </a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><u>Impelenting The 1+1 Inventory Control System</u></span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The is a very simple and easy system to follow.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">1+1 => 1set of consumables installed at the printer + 1set of spare consumables at store</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">For example, when the red color ink cartridge at the printer is empty, the user is going to replace a new ink cartridge. Thus, the red ink cartridge at the store is utilized. When such event taken place, user shall immediately place an order with the vendor. This will allows approximately 2 weeks lead time until the same color is running out again.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYaxsORz95yHMM4pvvwIBCx3-BtK38go60ecRnrFb29HJNxbJardM0Wvi4wHzILrWZY8SaLZyuA6dqbzThFF1iegFlkFAWBkIa6C2QARwO9hfq4OoLw7MGZumy55IB6KqHRBpE/s1600/dispatch.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYaxsORz95yHMM4pvvwIBCx3-BtK38go60ecRnrFb29HJNxbJardM0Wvi4wHzILrWZY8SaLZyuA6dqbzThFF1iegFlkFAWBkIa6C2QARwO9hfq4OoLw7MGZumy55IB6KqHRBpE/s1600/dispatch.jpg" /></a>Bear in mind that the printer needs all the 12-color ink tanks to operate, any color running out will cause unwanted operation downtime. If the users face challenge in keeping track the inventory level of these 12-color ink cartridges, similar challenges will be faced by the vendors in fulfilling the market demand.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Effective inventory control will not only help the users to boost up the productivity, but cut down unnecessary cost like adhoc ordering, and urgent delivery cost.</div>Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16887797151013544047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23724532.post-66132226196335171492011-09-03T07:39:00.000-07:002011-09-14T00:24:56.849-07:00Canon iPF5300, iPF9300 & iPF9300S<span style="font-size: small;"><i><b>When will Canon release the new Canon iPF5300 desktop A2 printer?</b></i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><i>Canon iPF9100 is still the latest model for Canon iPF 12-color series? When is the launch date for Canon iPF9300?</i></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><i>Why Canon iPF9300S is not launch together with Canon iPF6300S and iPF8300S?</i></b></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Canon iPF5100 (17-inch) 12-color LFP</td></tr>
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The above were the frequent asked questions during the recent <a href="http://trace-ability.blogspot.com/2011/08/ipmex-2011-invitation-from-canon.html">IPMEX 2011, PWTC, Kuala Lumpur</a>. The latest Canon iPF8300S was making a debut in IPMEX2011, together with Canon iPF6300 and Canon iPF750, visitors were able to witness the print speed and quality of the imagePROGRAF 5, 8 & 12-color series.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">I was there for half a day, hanging around the Canon LFP corner, testing the printers with various files and medias. I noticed that many job printers, fast print operators, photo studios operators, and pre-press operators were among the visitors that interested on Canon iPF5300, Canon iPF9300 and Canon iPF9300S.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">There is no information reveal from the Canon Malaysia at this moment. To all my blog readers whom are having the same questions in mind, please stay tuned, I will definitely make known to you as soon as I received information on the release date of Canon iPF5300, iPF9300 and iPF9300S via this blog. </div>Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16887797151013544047noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23724532.post-54516195522288883982011-08-10T07:46:00.000-07:002011-08-10T07:49:44.024-07:00HP Designjet T2300 eMFP vs. Canon iPF750 MFP Review<div style="text-align: justify;">MFP or Multi Function Printer is not something new in the office equipment or office automation industry. Nowadays, copier is also known as multi function printer. As for large format printer, most of the LED large format printer like Océ Plotwave, Océ Colorwave, Fuji Xerox DocuWide and Ricoh Wide Format Photocopier are a ready built wide format multifunction printer.</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Océ Plotwave 300</td></tr>
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<div style="text-align: justify;">HP Designjet and Canon imagePROGRAF series are single function large format printer. By adding-on a large format scanner, the entire device will be capable to perform tasks like copy, print, scan & network (depending on the scanner model).</div><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Colortrac Ci40 Large Format Scanner</td></tr>
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<div style="text-align: justify;">HP Designjet T2300 eMFP is a breakthrough as a 36-inch scanner is integrated into the printer. But, I still believe that HP Designjet T1200 HD MFP (HP Designjet T1200 + Contex Scanner) or Canon iPF750 MFP (Canon iPF750 + Colotrac Ci40 series) are a better option as compared to HP Designjet T2300 eMFP in term of functionality, reliability and cost effectiveness. </div><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">Below is the video comparing HP Designjet T2300 eMFP vs Canon iPF750 MFP that covers most of the FAQs from the large format printer users.</div><br />
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Read also:<br />
1. <a href="http://trace-ability.blogspot.com/2010/12/hp-designjet-t2300-emfp-preliminary.html">HP Designjet T2300 eMFP – Preliminary Review</a><br />
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Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16887797151013544047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23724532.post-75936670119512595282011-08-03T07:17:00.000-07:002011-08-03T07:17:24.261-07:00IPMEX 2011: Invitation from Canon Marketing Malaysia Sdn Bhd<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZGHprmjz6l3FiCjTgtXqPbVSq4QLA8X1qlgImivcYm10X3H2hZrkuPWVCsEccxajutS1wFsS7rTZ4eLWafb2ynwJIIMDh3JUymZi4TLwZ0xeeX9wmxKxzpOxZN2CiBEcDEIYz/s1600/IPMEX+CMYK.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZGHprmjz6l3FiCjTgtXqPbVSq4QLA8X1qlgImivcYm10X3H2hZrkuPWVCsEccxajutS1wFsS7rTZ4eLWafb2ynwJIIMDh3JUymZi4TLwZ0xeeX9wmxKxzpOxZN2CiBEcDEIYz/s1600/IPMEX+CMYK.JPG" t$="true" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.ipmex.com/">IPMEX </a>2011- International Printing, Paper, Packaging Machinery Exhibition is one of the most <span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS Mincho"; mso-fareast-language: JA;">prestigious</span> printing show in Malaysia. IPMEX 2011 trade show will be held on 4th August 2011 till 7th August 2011 at PWTC (Putra World Trade Centre) Kuala Lumpur.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">I have received an invitation card to attend the IPMEX 2011 exhibition in PWTC from the Business Imaging Solution Division of Canon Marketing Malaysia Sdn Bhd. </div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">As a blogger on industrial and commercial printing solutions, IPMEX 2011 is definately one of the must visit event for me.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Below are some key highlights from Canon booth in the coming IPMEX 2011:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">1. Debut of Canon imagePRESS 7010VP (Digital Press)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">2. Full range of Canon imagePROGRAF series (Large Format Printer- 5, 8 & 12-color)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">3. Wedoo Canvas</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">4. Colorgate Colorproof Solutions Workflow (Color Management)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">5. Oce Arizona (Large Format Flatbed Printer- UV Curing)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">6. Oce Plotwave & Colorwave</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">A part from that, key players in the industrial and commercial printing like HP, Ricoh, Fuji Xerox and Epson are participating the IPMEX trade fair with their latest product line up as well.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">If you are serious about printing, do not miss out this opportunity.</div>Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16887797151013544047noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23724532.post-30326958041161498412011-07-28T04:00:00.000-07:002011-07-28T04:00:40.551-07:00Canon iPF6300, Canon iPF8300, Epson Stylus Pro 7900 & Epson Stylus Pro 9900 are Fogra 39L Certified<div style="text-align: justify;">Fogra 39L is one of the color proof print certification for color standardization that is widely used in the printing industry. To comply to Forgra 39L requirements especially in packaging industry, the color specialists are recommending the highest end large format printers from Canon imagePROGRAF 12-color series and Epson Stylus Pro 10-color series as the output device as below: </div><ul><li>Canon iPF6300 (24-inch)</li>
<li>Canon iPF8300 (44-inch)</li>
<li>Epson Stylus Pro 7900 (24-inch)</li>
<li>Epson Stylus Pro 9900 (44-inch)</li>
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<div align="justify"></div>Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16887797151013544047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23724532.post-82465291368813840882011-07-12T19:36:00.000-07:002011-07-12T19:37:21.539-07:00HP Designjet 510 vs Canon iPF605 (Comprehensive Comparisons - Video)<div style="text-align: justify;">HP Designjet 510 (24-inch) and Canon iPF605 (24-inch) are among the most popular A1 size wide format printer in Malaysia. Both models are price at the same level, this has cause many buyers facing difficulties in making a purchase decision.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Below is a 14 minutes length video that shows a comprehensive comparisons between HP Designjet 510 & Canon iPF605 as below:</div><ol><li>Physical Dimensions - (Do you have problem with the office space?)</li>
<li>Connectivity - (LAN for workgroup or multiple users envinronment or USB for single user office) </li>
<li>Starter ink volume - (More ink volume equal to a better deal)</li>
<li>Bundled software</li>
<li>Media (paper roll) loading demostrations</li>
<li>CAD- Line drawing processing & print speed comparisons</li>
<li>CAD- Images drawing processing & print speed comparisons</li>
<li>Graphic arts processing & print speed comparisons</li>
<li>Key features comparisons </li>
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/46IyQh9G-lU?feature=player_embedded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> This video is created by <a href="http://www.velmex.co.uk/">Velmex Distribution </a></span></div>Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16887797151013544047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23724532.post-39862485220448414082011-07-01T21:26:00.000-07:002011-07-02T09:17:40.552-07:00Wide Format Printers at Archidex 2011, KLCC (Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre)<div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://trace-ability.blogspot.com/search/label/HP%20Designjet">HP Designjet</a> and <a href="http://trace-ability.blogspot.com/search/label/Canon%20imagePROGRAF">Canon imagePROGRAF</a> (iPF) are showcased at Archidex 2011, Kuala Lumpur Convetion Centre ftrom 30th June 2011 till 3rd July 2011. It is a golden opportunity for large format printer buyers to compare and identify which models best suite their needs.</div><br />
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<div> </div>There are 3 participating large format printer partners at Hall 1 with wide format printers models as below:<br />
<ol><li><a href="http://trace-ability.blogspot.com/2008/12/plot-tech-services-m-sdn-bhd-one-stop.html">Plot-tech Services Sdn Bhd</a> - Canon iPF750 MFP (multi function LFP), Canon iPF8300S (New), and Canon iPF610</li>
<li>Compedo - <a href="http://trace-ability.blogspot.com/2010/12/hp-designjet-t2300-emfp-preliminary.html">HP Designjet T2300 eMFP</a></li>
<li>Bits & Bytes Marketing (M) Sdn Bhd - Canon iPF6300S (New)</li>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Canon iPF6300S (24-inch) 8-color Large Formar Printer</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;">A part from reviewing these inkjet printers performance, visitors are able to source for variety of roll medias for applications such as CAD, professional photography, fine arts reproduction, banners, wallpapers, etc at the above vendors' booths.</div>Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16887797151013544047noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23724532.post-51243242196320439742011-06-29T06:26:00.000-07:002011-07-01T22:09:51.937-07:00Canon iPF6300S & iPF8300S debut on Archidex 2011<div style="text-align: justify;">Canon imagePROGRAF S-series 8-color large format inkjet printer is known as a hybrid LFP. The new Canon iPF6300S (24-inch) and iPF8300S (44-inch) wide format printer is capable to print precise CAD technical drawings as well as high quality graphic artworks in stunning speed with lesser ink consumption.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The new imagePROGRAF iPF8300S and iPF6300S will be showcased at the Archidex 2011 by <a href="http://trace-ability.blogspot.com/2008/12/plot-tech-services-m-sdn-bhd-one-stop.html">Plot-tech Services Sdn Bhd</a> (Hall 1, Booth 1076 & 1078) and Bits and Bytes Marketing Sdn Bhd (Hall 1, Booth 1035) respectively.</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">Archidex 2011 is an annual event that allow plotter buyers to compare the printing speed of both HP Designjet and Canon imagePROGRAF. If you would like to witness the printing speed of theses plotters, just bring along your file and test it out at Canon and HP booths. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Please take notes the followings to ensure fair comparison:</div><div style="text-align: justify;">1. Printing time shall consists of processing time, the stop watch shall start counting upon the file is sent (upon Enter key is hit).</div><div style="text-align: justify;">2. Booth wide format printers shall loaded with similar media as printing speed are vary depending on media selections. (Example: semi-glossy paper vs semi-glossy paper, or plain paper vs. plain paper).</div><div style="text-align: justify;">3. Quality of the print outs. (The manufacturer can easily increase the printing speed by compensating with lower quality print).</div>Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16887797151013544047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23724532.post-62546238114629423412011-05-04T15:27:00.000-07:002011-05-05T05:10:55.180-07:00HP Designjet 510 vs. Canon iPF655 Review - Print Speed Comparison Video<div style="text-align: justify;">The Canon iPF650 and iPF655 has significantly increase its printing speed as compared to the Canon iPF610.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Under draft mode A1 size plotting, there is approximately 10% increased in printing speed.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">iPF650 at 28 seconds (A1 )</div><div style="text-align: justify;">iPF610 at 31 seconds (A1)</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Please view the Canon iPF655 vs HP DJ510 speed comparison video for details.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwSnO_riB26ux3znS8go7CuDYnu1SJF9Q-UOds10qRr4L3FlBZJ84GYCABsK5N3DzxUYtDL3nSCuxg' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe>Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16887797151013544047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23724532.post-17198558386387886122011-05-03T07:11:00.000-07:002011-05-03T07:12:27.792-07:00Canon iPF750 Reviews & ComparisonsCanon iPF750 is the flagship A0 size large format printer from Canon imagePROGRAF series. Canon iPF750 is suitable for small medium enterprises (SMEs), corporates, site offices, in-house print rooms or managed print services, etc.<br />
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Canon iPF750 & iPF755 are continuing the leading position from its predecessors namely Canon iPF710 and Canon iPF720 in the A0 size inkjet large format printer market.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Canon iPF750 (36-inch) large format printer</td></tr>
</tbody></table><strong>Specifications & Key Features of Canon iPF750:</strong><br />
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<strong><u>Print speed:</u></strong><br />
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1. CAD Drawing: 51 secs per A0 page under draft mode on plain paper<br />
2. Color Images: 6.59min per A0 page under high quality mode on premium glossy paper<br />
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<strong><u>Print Quality:</u></strong><br />
1. Line Accuracy: +/- 0.1%<br />
2. Line width: 0.02 mm <br />
3. Ink Drop Size: 4 pl (C, M, Y, Bk, Mbk)<br />
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<strong><u>Connectivity:</u></strong><br />
Standard Interfaces: High-Speed, Ethernet (IPV4/IPV6), etc.<br />
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<strong><u>Data Handling:</u></strong><br />
Processor: L-COA image Processor<br />
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Canon iPF750 is suitable for users with requirements as below:<br />
1. Maximum A0 size printing requirement<br />
2. Moderate to high volume (300-2000 pcs per month)<br />
3. Occasionally graphic arts printing requirement<br />
4. Up to 10 users (Workgroup or departmental environment)<br />
5. Office with limited space<br />
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<u>Related Canon iPF750 Reviews & Comparison write-ups:</u><br />
1. <a href="http://trace-ability.blogspot.com/2010/05/hp-designjet-t770-vs-canon-ipf750-and.html">HP Designjet T770 and HP Designjet T770HD vs Canon iPF750 and iPF755 (Print Speed Comparison Video)</a><br />
2. <a href="http://trace-ability.blogspot.com/2010/06/canon-ipf750-on-line-product-demo.html">Canon iPF750 On-line Product Demo</a><br />
3. <a href="http://trace-ability.blogspot.com/2010/11/accounting-functions-of-canon.html">Accounting Functions of Canon imagePROGRAF Large Format Printer</a><br />
4. <a href="http://trace-ability.blogspot.com/2010/12/canon-ipf750-vs-canon-ipf710-what-are.html">Canon iPF750 vs. Canon iPF710 Review – What are the differences between Canon iPF750 and Canon iPF710 A0 Size Large Format Printer?</a>Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16887797151013544047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23724532.post-20320698880728797642011-05-01T08:02:00.000-07:002011-05-01T08:09:03.831-07:00HP Designjet 111 Reviews & Comparisons<div style="text-align: justify;">HP Designjet 111 is one of the most common A1 size desktop wide format plotter available in the market. At glance, the performance and specifications of the HP Designjet 111 is as below:</div><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">HP Designjet 111 (24-inch) withour roll holder</td></tr>
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<strong><u>Print speed (Mechanical printing speed excluding data processing time):</u></strong><br />
1. CAD Drawing: 90 sec per A1 page under fast (draft) mode<br />
2. Color Images: 21.5min per A1 page under best (fine) mode<br />
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<strong><u>Print Quality:</u></strong><br />
1. Line Accuracy: +/- 0.2%<br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;"></span>2. Line width: 0.04 mm (0.001 in)<br />
3. Ink Drop Size: 4 pl (C, M, Y), 18 pl (K)<br />
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<strong><u>Connectivity:</u></strong><br />
Standard Interfaces: Full-Speed USB 1.1, Centronics parallel IEEE-1284 (ECP compliant), EIO Jetdirect accessory slot<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">HP Designjet 111 (24-inch) with roll holder</td></tr>
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Generally, the HP Designjet 111 is suitable for users with requirements as below:<br />
1. Maximum A1 size printing requirement<br />
2. Very low print volume (less than 50pcs per month)<br />
3. Do not or seldom print graphic artwork<br />
4. Single user environment (home office)<br />
5. Limited budget<br />
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<strong><u>Related HP Designjet 111 Reviews & Comparisons</u></strong><br />
1. <a href="http://trace-ability.blogspot.com/2010/10/hp-designjet-111-suitable-for-smes-or.html">HP Designjet 111 Review - Suitable for SMEs or workgroup environment?</a><br />
2. <a href="http://trace-ability.blogspot.com/2011/04/hp-designjet-111-vs-canon-ipf605.html">HP Designjet 111 vs Canon iPF605 Review – Functionality Comparison</a>Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16887797151013544047noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23724532.post-57350103969466864962011-04-25T23:11:00.000-07:002011-05-04T15:24:41.163-07:00HP Designjet T770 (24”) & HP Designjet 500plus (24”) vs. Canon iPF650 & Canon iPF605 Case Study - M&E Application<div style="border: medium none; text-align: justify;">The customer is an M&E (Mechanical & Electrical) consulting firm located at IOI Business Park, Puchong Jaya, Selangor.</div><div style="border: medium none; text-align: justify;"></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">IOI Business Park, Puchong</td></tr>
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Below are the customer requirements:</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="border: medium none;">1. Up to A1 size engineering drawing printing.</div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="border: medium none;"><div style="border: medium none;">2. Network (LAN) ready for workgroup environment.</div></div></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="border: medium none;">3. Small printer size due to limited space at corporate office environment.</div><br />
The customer was comparing between these A1 size large format printer models:</div><div style="text-align: justify;">1. Canon iPF605 (24”)</div><div style="text-align: justify;">2. Canon iPF650 (24”)</div><div style="text-align: justify;">3. HP Designjet 500plus (24”)</div><div style="text-align: justify;">4. HP Designjet T770 (24”)</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Based on the requirements above, HP Designjet 500plus was the first model that was filtered out for further consideration due to the additional cost for network card, printer stand & basket.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Canon iPF605, iPF650 and HP Designjet T770 have been short listed for further evaluation. All these 3 models are able to meet the user requirements as listed above. After visiting to both Canon & HP vendors showroom for demonstrations, the customer has dropped out HP Designjet T770 (24”) due to the slower data processing speed and bulky printer dimension as compared to both Canon iPF650 and Canon iPF605.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Now, the consideration is further narrow down to Canon iPF650 vs Canon iPF605. It is a difficult decision because both models are equipped with L-COA processor (Sort of print server for digital copier or multi-function printer) and they are equally small in size as well.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">At last, the customer has opted for Canon iPF650 over Canon iPF605 due to the reasons as below:</div><div style="text-align: justify;">1. Sub-ink tanks for iPF650</div><div style="text-align: justify;">2. Accounting functions that enables users to track the print cost (paper + ink usage).</div><div style="text-align: justify;">3. Industrial grade rotary cutter.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">4. User friendly paper handling design.</div><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Canon iPF650 is suitable for offices that have limited space</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The front access design (paper roll, ink tanks, control panel) has enabled Canon iPF650 to be squeezed in a small corner hence is perfect for tight working space environment.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Canon iPF650 can be pushed all the way flush against the wall</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16887797151013544047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23724532.post-49501799753362931132011-04-14T00:47:00.000-07:002011-05-01T07:35:50.794-07:00HP Designjet 111 vs Canon iPF605 Review – Functionality Comparison<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB">Lately I have been receiving many enquiries from my blog readers asking me to make a comparison between HP Designjet 111 and Canon iPF605 A1 size large format printer. My standard answer to them is they shall not compare HP Designjet 111 with Canon iPF605 as both models are very different in term of its target market and versatility as HP Designjet 111 is a low end plotter while Canon iPF605 is a medium end large format printer.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">HP Designjet 111 (A1 wide format printer)</td></tr>
</tbody></table><span lang="EN-GB">But due to the procurement policies of the companies, the buyers need to compare at least 2 brands and make comparison for the decision justification, hence even though it is not an apple to apple comparison, as long as the price between these 2 models are at the same range, a comparison is mandatory.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Canon iPF605 A1 Size Large Format Printer</td></tr>
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><b><span lang="EN-GB">Why HP Designjet 111 vs Canon iPF605?</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB">The users’ requirements in common are as below:</span></div><ol style="font-family: inherit; margin-top: 0in;" type="1"><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB">Maxi<personname w:st="on">mu</personname>m print size: A1</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB">Print volume: Approximately 100pcs a month</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB">Workgroup size: 1-3 users</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB">Media: Plain paper, occasionally coated papers.</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB">Budget: As low as possible </span></li>
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB">Based on the above requirements, HP Designjet 111 will be the answer. But due to the procurement policies, the buyers need to search for an alternate brand (which is only Canon iPF) for comparison, the Canon iPF605 has come to the picture.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><b><span lang="EN-GB">Why Canon iPF605?</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB">Canon iPF605 is the lowest end A1 size large format printer among the Canon iPF series. The rationale of the buyers are they are comparing the lowest price A1 plotter from HP Designjet series with the lowest price A1 plotter from Canon iPF series.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Canon iPF 5-color series full line up</td></tr>
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<b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: large;">HP Designjet 111 vs Canon iPF605 – Functionality Comparison</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><b><span lang="EN-GB">A1 CAD Drawing Print Speed on Plain Paper:</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB">HP Designjet 111: 90sec (Draft mode)</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB">Canon iPF605: 33sec (Draft mode)</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><b><span lang="EN-GB">A1 Graphic Full Color Print Speed on Coated Paper:</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB">HP Designjet 111: 21.5min (Best mode)</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB">Canon iPF605: 5.5min (Highest mode)</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><b><span lang="EN-GB">Roll Paper Feeding:</span></b><span lang="EN-GB"> Paper Roll is more economical and productive as compared with sheet from paper</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span lang="EN-GB">HP Designjet 111: Optional</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span lang="EN-GB">Canon iPF605: Standard complete with rotary cutter</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><b><span lang="EN-GB">Network Connectivity (LAN):</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB">HP Designjet 111: Option</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB">Canon iPF605: Standard</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><b><span lang="EN-GB">Printer Stand & Basket:</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB">HP Designjet 111: Optional</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB">Canon iPF605: Standard</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><b><span lang="EN-GB">Ink tank volume:</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB">HP Designjet 111: 69ml (Black) & 28ml (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow)</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB">Canon iPF605: 130ml (Matte Black, Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow)</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><b><span lang="EN-GB">Warranty (<country-region w:st="on"><place w:st="on">Malaysia</place></country-region> market):</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB">HP Designjet 111: 1-year in-house warranty</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB">Canon iPF605: 3-year on-site warranty</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-GB">It is very obvious that Canon iPF605 vs HP Designjet 111 is not an apple-to-apple comparison. In fact, the comparison shall be made between Canon iPF605 vs HP Designjet T770/24”. </span><br />
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Read also:<br />
<a href="http://trace-ability.blogspot.com/2010/10/hp-designjet-111-suitable-for-smes-or.html">1. HP Designjet 111 - Suitable for SMEs or workgroup environment?</a><br />
<a href="http://trace-ability.blogspot.com/2010/09/canon-ipf650-vs-canon-ipf605-what-are.html">2. Canon iPF650 vs. Canon iPF605 - What are the differences between Canon iPF650 and Canon iPF605 A1 Size Large Format Printer?</a></div>Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16887797151013544047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23724532.post-2413161918512765622011-02-15T23:32:00.000-08:002011-02-16T03:58:45.765-08:00How to save money on large format CAD printing?<div style="text-align: justify;"><b>How to save the wide format printer usage cost?</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The above question would be a frequently asked question by business owners and finance managers. It is because cost efficient is one of the most critical elements to ensure a business entity stay competitive. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>What are the common practises done to reduce the large format printing cost?</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">1. Switch to third party or compatible inks.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">2. Opt for lower quality paper rolls for lower cost.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Both the above options will be able to save printing costs for short term but the quality of the print outs is compromised. In long run, the third party ink and inferior paper may cause the large format printer for frequent maintenance, ended up instead of cost savings, the users pay more.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>How to save money on wide format CAD printing cost without compromising the quality?</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Most of the CAD drawings are printed on 80g plain paper via large format inkjet printer (inkjet plotter). The most common media roll is supplied in the length of 50 meter with a 2-inch core.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Instead of going for the 50m roll plain paper, the smart users shall consider 80g plain paper roll that comes in 150 meter length. Please see price below for reference:</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Plain Paper 80g A1 size/ 50m at USD9.00</div><div style="text-align: justify;">USD 0.18 per meter (A1 size)</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Plain Paper 80g A1 size/ 150m at USD16.50</div><div style="text-align: justify;">USD 0.11 per meter (A1 size)</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">By switching the paper roll from 50m to 150m length will save the users up to <b><u>64%</u></b> in term of paper cost.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>What is the saving in term of total print cost?</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The users of Canon iPF650, iPF655, iPF750, iPF755, iPF815 or iPF825 will be able to have the exact calculation via the <a href="http://trace-ability.blogspot.com/2010/11/accounting-functions-of-canon.html">Accounting Functions</a> menu in the Canon imagePROGRAF Status Monitor software.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">For the benefits of the blog readers, the estimation of the total wide format print cost saving would be as below:</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">In CAD printing, the paper cost shared approximately 50% of the total print cost (ink cost the remaining 50%).</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Saving 64% in paper cost meaning saving of 32% of total print cost.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: red;"><b>Note:</b></span>Please check if your existing wide format printer is able to hold the 80g plain paper in 150 meter roll length (2-inch or 3-inch core size).</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><u>Canon iPF series compatible list for reference:</u></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Canon iPF605 80g plain paper, 150m, 2-inch core only</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Canon iPF610 80g plain paper, 150m, 2-inch core only</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Canon iPF650 80g plain paper, 150m, 2-inch & 3-inch core</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Canon iPF655 80g plain paper, 150m, 2-inch & 3-inch core</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Canon iPF710 80g plain paper, 150m, 2-inch core only</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Canon iPF750 80g plain paper, 150m, 2-inch & 3-inch core</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Canon iPF755 80g plain paper, 150m, 2-inch & 3-inch core</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Canon iPF810 80g plain paper, 150m, 2-inch & 3-inch core</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Canon iPF815 80g plain paper, 150m, 2-inch & 3-inch core</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Canon iPF820 80g plain paper, 150m, 2-inch & 3-inch core</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Canon iPF825 80g plain paper, 150m, 2-inch & 3-inch core</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Feel free to contribute if you have such information for other models especially HP Designjet series.</div>Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16887797151013544047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23724532.post-19492216904182804862011-01-13T19:36:00.000-08:002011-05-02T02:48:54.353-07:00HP Designjet T770 (24-inch) vs Canon iPF650 (24-inch) Review – Which LFP model best fit Corporate Office Tower or Boutique Office?<div style="text-align: justify;">The customer is a fortune 500 company operation office in Malaysia located at PJ8, Petaling Jaya. The nature of business of the company is home appliances manufacturer; a wide format printer is needed to print A1 size layout plan and some M&E drawings for tender or projects purposes.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Corporate Office Tower at PJ8, Petaling Jaya</td></tr>
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The buyer has received a proposal of HP Designjet 510 Plus (24-inch) from one of the vendor. In the meantime, the wise buyer had also surf through the website to study the suitable model as per the end user requirements.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">HP Designjet 500 Plus (A1 Plotter)</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;">This wide format printer blog had been visited by the said buyer, and an email was sent to me enquiring for the right models for selection.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">HP Designjet T770 (A1 Plotter)</td></tr>
</tbody></table>In view of the buyer’s company background, operate at a corporate office tower and user requirements, I have proposed the followings:</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">1. Consideration shall be made between HP Designjet T770 (24-inch) and Canon iPF650 (24-inch)<br />
2. If budget is tight, Canon iPF605 would be a good alternative.<br />
3. HP Designjet 510 Plus is out of the picture as additional cost incurred for printer stand and local area network (LAN) connectivity.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Canon iPF650</td></tr>
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">I have also suggested the buyer to read the posts from this large format printer blog as below which would help them to widen the angle of evaluation:</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://trace-ability.blogspot.com/2010/01/large-format-printer-size-does-matter.html">a. Large Format Printer - Size Does Matter?</a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://trace-ability.blogspot.com/2010/05/hp-designjet-510-vs-canon-ipf655-print.html">b. HP Designjet 510 vs Canon iPF655 (Print Speed Comparison Video)</a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://trace-ability.blogspot.com/2010/11/accounting-functions-of-canon.html">c. Accounting Functions of Canon imagePROGRAF Large Format Printer</a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://trace-ability.blogspot.com/2010/12/buyers-guide-large-format-printer.html">d. Buyers’ Guide – Large Format Printer (Plotter)</a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The buyer had short listed HP Designjet T770 (24-inch) and Canon iPF650 (24-inch). Below were the comments from the buyer on a few key comparisons made between Canon iPF650 and HP Designjet T770 (24-inch)</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>CAD drawings print quality </b>Both HP Designjet T770 and Canon iPF650 print quality are excellent on line drawings.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Graphic Arts print quality</b>The marketing department of the company would also like to utilise the large format printer for posters printing. The users found that Canon iPF650 is able to produce poster quality print outs within minutes. <br />
HP Designjet T770 needed more time to process the graphic files, drastic slow down in printing speed as compared to its printing speed on CAD drawings. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Ergonomics/ user friendliness </b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The users like the front loading media rolls feeding system of the Canon iPF650. Unlike HP Designjet T770 that need to be pull out from the wall for accessibility to the printer rear part for paper roll replacement.<br />
The office manager prefers Canon iPF650 due to its small foot print requirement for installation.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
<b>Printing cost control</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The procurement manager is impressed with the bundled Accounting functions that embedded in the status monitor of Canon iPF650 printer driver. <br />
Even though this additional feature does not contribute to decision making, but it perceived as a very helpful tool by the procurement manager for printing cost estimation and monitoring.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Canon iPF650 is installed at the corner of the corporate office walkway.</td></tr>
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At the end of the evaluation, Canon iPF650 has been chosen and the main factor leading to the decision is the small foot print design enabling installation at corporate office tower with limited space.</div>Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16887797151013544047noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23724532.post-39675123870199496162010-12-27T03:49:00.000-08:002010-12-29T14:47:06.413-08:00Buyers’ Guide – Large Format Printer (Plotter)<div style="text-align: justify;">One of the most frequently asked questions that come to me in daily basis is comparing the HP Designjet wide format printer with Canon imagePROGRAF large format printer.<br />
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Answering such questions over and over again has been quite frustrating. Hence, I started to post LFP products reviews and related applications at this Large Format Printer Blog. Whenever I received questions as such, I will refer them to this blog, or sometimes send them the direct link on the subject matter.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>How to choose the right Large Format Printer/ Wide Format Printer? </b></span><br />
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One of the common mistakes made by the buyers is they are sourcing the alternative or replacement large format printer (LFP) based on the existing model of wide format printer at the office.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">HP Designjet 4020</td></tr>
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Let say HP Designjet T1100, 44-inch wide format printer is the existing LFP unit at the buyers’ office. Probably the buyer will ask questions like below while he or she is looking for a new printer:<br />
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“What is the equivalent model for HP Designjet T1100?”</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> <i>The buyer assumed that the HP Designjet T1100 is the right choice during the last purchase. He or she also assumed that the user requirements are the same for now as compared to 5 years ago.</i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
<b>“Please quote me a 44” large format printer model.”</b><br />
<i>The buyer thought that wide format printer is differentiate by its printable width alone. For CAD application, models at 44-inch printable width are HP Designjet T770, HP Designjet T770HD, HP Designjet T1200, Canon iPF815, Canon iPF825. Normally 36-inch (A0 size) will be the maximum print width required for CAD drawing, the 44-inch LFP models will just take up extra foot print of the precious office space and add no value.</i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i><br />
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Unfortunately, such procurement procedure is not effective due to 2 reasons as below:<br />
1. The users’ requirements may have already changed since the purchase date of the existing LFP.<br />
2. If the decision of the earlier unit of LFP is not done proper in the past, and the new purchasing consideration is based on the said decision, it will just lead to another wrong buying. <br />
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<u>User Requirements</u></b></span><br />
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Instead of specifications comparison or price analysis, buyers are recommended to go back to fundamentals of procurement which is detailed user requirements studies.<br />
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Mandatory information for large format printer selection:<br />
1. Print Volume per month (by size- A2, A1, A0)<br />
2. Maximum wide format document size (A0, A1)<br />
3. Workgroup size (The LFP will be shared by how many users?)<br />
4. Installation space (This is critical for offices at corporate towers where space is scarce)<br />
5. Types of media rolls (Plain Paper, Linen, Transparency, Etc)<br />
6. Etc (special remark from users)<br />
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With the above information, it will enable the sales consultants to propose the right large format printer model for the buyers’ consideration.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;">To ensure the proposed models are suitable, buyers need to ask questions focus on the result from the user requirements studies. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
It will be meaningful to evaluate strength and weaknesses of the shortlisted models such as cost per print, total cost of ownership and after sales technical support upon the buyers are cleared on the users expectations.</div>Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16887797151013544047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23724532.post-90300458294216587172010-12-13T01:11:00.000-08:002010-12-13T03:49:44.624-08:00HP Designjet T2300 eMFP – Preliminary Review<div style="text-align: justify;">HP Designjet T2300 eMFP and ePrint & Share is the first-ever wide format printer that comes with web-ready printing system with MFP benefits. The new HP Designjet T2300 eMFP promotes sophisticated workflows with HP ePrint & Share.</div><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">HP Designjet T2300 eMFP</td></tr>
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<b>Compare HP Designjet T2300 eMFP with HP Designjet T1200 HD MFP</b><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">The HP Designjet T2300 eMFP has integrated the HP Designjet wide format printer, 36-inch large format scanner and the PC that served as the connectivity interface for both scanner and printer into one single device.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">HP Designjet T1200 HD MFP</td></tr>
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</div><b> Printer Specifications: </b><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">There is no significant improvement in term of print productivity. The mechanical printing time exclude file processing time is still maintain at 28 seconds per A1 size with Economode on. <br />
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In term of color images printing, the HP Designjet T2300 eMFP is able to produce 41m2/hr (445 ft2/hr) with ‘Fast’ settings under Economode as compared to 51m2/hr (549 ft2/hr) for HP Designjet T1200 HD MFP under the same settings. <br />
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But there is no improvement on printing speed for images printing with ‘Best’ settings. Both HP Designjet T2300 eMFP and HP Designjet T1200 HD MFP mechanical printing time for color images at ‘Best’ settings with Economode on is 3.1m2/hr.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">The print quality of HP Designjet T2300 eMFP with Fast mode settings as compared with HP Designjet T1200 HD MFP with the same settings is questionable as the printer driver development of HP Designjet T2300 eMFP may had compromised the print quality in exchange with higher productivity.</div><br />
<i>Evaluation on this doubt will be published upon further review is done.</i><br />
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<b>Optical Scanner Specifications:</b><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">Apparently HP Designjet T1200 HD Multifunction Printer comes with a better performance and more versatile scanner.<br />
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The HP Designjet T1200 HD MFP color scanning speed is at 5.1cm/sec (2 in/sec) while the HP Designjet T2300 eMFP color scanning speed has reduced to 3.81 cm/sec (1.5 in/sec).<br />
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For black and white or greyscale scanning performance, the HP Designjet T1200 HD MFP is rated to be at 15.2 cm/sec (6 in/sec) while the HP Designjet T2300 eMFP is performing at 11.43 cm/sec (4.5 in/sec). <br />
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The media thickness for the HP Designjet T1200 HD MFP is up to 15mm (0.6 in) while the thickness allowance for the new HP Designjet T2300 eMFP has reduced significantly to 0.8mm (0.03 in).<br />
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It seems like a total downgrade on the scanning capability of the HP Designjet T2300 eMFP over the previous generation, HP Designjet T1200 HD MFP. A further review on the scan quality will be posted upon scanning test is done between them because the comparison need to made to justify if the scanning speeds of both series of MFPs are done under same quality settings.</div><br />
<b>Software Versatility:</b><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">The HP Designjet T2300 eMFP is a new milestone in the wide format printer world via its software capability. <br />
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Instead of performing file opening, sharing and sending via PC, the HP Designjet T2300 eMFP users have the option to perform some of these tasks via the touch screen user interface on the HP Designjet T2300 eMFP. <br />
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The HP Designjet T2300 eMFP executable tasks via the new touch screen interface with enhanced connectivity are as below:<br />
1. Scan and upload content to the Web.<br />
2. Print and share files over the Web/ touch screen (HP ePrint & Share)<br />
3. Print direct from USB memory device.<br />
4. Print to any web-connected HP Designjet (HP ePrint & Share)<br />
5. Share files via email links<br />
6. Etc.</div><br />
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<b>HP Designjet T2300 eMFP Review in a Nut Shell:</b><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">This is a preliminary review on the HP Designjet T2300 eMFP with HP ePrint & Share. It is definitely going to bring excitement to the wide format multifunction printer industry with the evolutional interface and advanced connectivity.<br />
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But, users are advised to go back on the fundamentals prior to decision making such as defining your needs as below:<br />
1. Print volume<br />
2. Copy volume<br />
3. Expected print productivity (Times needed to process, print and cut the paper, do not based on the mechanical printing time alone to make justification).<br />
4. Expected scan productivity (Times needed to scan a document at desired scanning quality).<br />
5. Existing technical documents workflows.<br />
6. IT Compliance and securities issues with the new connectivity features offered by HP Designjet T2300 eMFP.<br />
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Last but not least, the major concern of mine would be the practicality of having the scanner and printer totally integrated into one single device. <br />
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Concerns as below:<br />
1. A scanner, being a static device, mounted on the dynamic device (while printing, the print head is driven to left and to right, this create vibration), would it deteriorate the scanning quality in long run? An optical device is highly sensitive to vibration as it will lead to focus point misalignment.<br />
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2. A dynamic device will normally have more down times than a static device. Will the downtime of the printer affects the scanner for HP Designjet T2300 eMFP?<br />
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3. There are minimal mechanical parts for an optical scanner. The scanner will definitely outlast a printer for many times because the printer is considered a highly wear & tear device. Take HP Designjet T1200 HD MFP as example; if the printer is aged, and going for a replacement, the company has an option to maintain the scanner of the HP Designjet T1200 HD MFP, hence the capital investment would just be on the new large format printer. <br />
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Will HP Designjet T2300 eMFP has such flexibility? <br />
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*The large format scanner cost more than 2 times than a large format printer.<br />
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It is always a smarter way to focus on functionality and fundamentals over anything else.</div>Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16887797151013544047noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23724532.post-58530367613432328192010-12-08T02:45:00.000-08:002012-05-27T06:41:37.412-07:00Canon iPF750 vs. Canon iPF710 Review – What are the differences between Canon iPF750 and Canon iPF710 A0 Size Large Format Printer?<div style="text-align: justify;">
Canon iPF710 is reckon to be the most successful wide format printer model for CAD applications which has been launch by Canon under the sub brand imagePROGRAF. In late 2009, Canon iPF750 has been introduced to strengthen the iPF series offering at A0 size technical document applications while maintaining the A0 size flagship model, Canon iPF710.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Canon iPF750 (36-inch/ A0)</td></tr>
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Both Canon iPF750 and Canon iPF710 are categorized at medium end* A0 size wide format printer range. The differences between Canon iPF750 and Canon iPF710 which will be explained below serve as a buying guide to the A0 size large format printer users.<br />
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*Medium end wide format printers (A0 size) for CAD applications available in the market as of 8th December 2010 are Canon iPF710, Canon iPF750, Canon iPF755, HP Designjet T770 (44”), HP Designjet T770HD (44”) and HP Designjet T1200.<br />
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<span style="color: black;">Please read below for the review of the differences between Canon iPF750 vs. Canon iPF710:</span><br />
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<b>1. Productivity- Printing Speed</b><br />
Canon iPF750 takes approximately 48 seconds while Canon iPF710 takes approximately 55 seconds to process, print and cut an A0 size CAD drawing.<br />
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Canon iPF750 has improved the printing speed by approximately 13% over Canon iPF710.<br />
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<b>2. Media Handling</b><br />
Canon iPF710 media roll holder is located at the rear part of the printer. Users need to access at the back of the printer for media roll replacement.</div>
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Canon iPF750 is featured with front loading design. It means users can load the paper roll at the front of the printer without the need to move the printer away from the wall for paper loading at the rear part of the printer.<br />
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A part from the above, the Canon iPF750 has enhanced the paper/media loading design with the loading guide rail which automatic perform skew correction and alignment of the paper.<br />
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<b>3. Space Saving Design </b><br />
Canon iPF750 has significantly reduced the physical dimension of the printer length from 1,507mm (Canon iPF710) to 1,304mm.<br />
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The Canon iPF750 space-saving design with fully front-accessible operation for flush wall installation is definitely a key feature for users with limited office space such as corporate towers, project site offices and SOHO (small office home office) environment.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Large Format Printer Length Comparison (Canon iPF series vs. HP Designjet series)</td></tr>
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The above is an illustration to scale of the printer length of Canon iPF750, Canon iPF710, Canon iPF650, HP Designjet T770 (24-inch), HP Designjet T770 (44-inch), and HP Designjet T1200 (24-inch).<br />
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<b>4. <a href="http://trace-ability.blogspot.com/2012/05/sub-tanks-ink-delivery-system-for-large.html" target="_blank">Ink Delivery System (Sub Ink Tank Design)</a></b><br />
Canon iPF750 is the first imagePROGRAF 36-inch models to use individual sub-tanks for each ink color within the printer. Constantly reserving a preset ink level in the sub ink tank lets users replace ink tanks without having to stop printing. Even when ink runs out unexpectedly, users can continue printing using just the subtanks. This also enables full use of ink tank contents, eliminating wasted ink.<br />
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The ink volume in the sub ink tanks is equivalent to approximately 80 sheets of A1 plain paper for monochrome drawings depending on printing condition.<br />
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<b>5. Media Cutter</b><br />
The Canon iPF750 is equipped with dual blade design with lifetime durability and it is driven by an independent motor that improve the media cutting speed. Not user replaceable. Estimated yield of the Canon iPF750 dual blade rotary cutter is at approximately 100,000 pieces of plain paper.<br />
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The Canon iPF710 comes with the user replaceable cartridge type single blade cutter. The estimated cutter life span is at approximately 20,000 pieces of plain paper.</div>
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<b>6. Accounting Functions</b><br />
The Canon iPF750 Status Monitor is enhanced with the Accounting Manager that designed and built to collect Canon imagePROGRAF large format printer job log information and calculate printing costs. This collects job logs to identify who printed what document from what printer and calculates the number of pages and sheets printed together with printing costs.<br />
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<b>7. Maintenance Cartridge Life Span</b><br />
The life span of the MC-10 Maintenance Cartridge for iPF750 is 2 times more durable than MC-07 Maintenance Cartridge for iPF710.</div>
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<b>Read Also:</b></div>
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1. <a href="http://trace-ability.blogspot.com/2010/09/canon-ipf650-vs-canon-ipf605-what-are.html">Canon iPF650 vs. Canon iPF605 - What are the differences between Canon iPF650 and Canon iPF605 A1 Size Large Format Printer?</a></div>
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2. <a href="http://trace-ability.blogspot.com/2010/01/large-format-printer-size-does-matter.html">Large Format Printer - Size Does Matter?</a></div>Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16887797151013544047noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23724532.post-8488948812220385952010-11-18T05:34:00.000-08:002010-11-23T23:14:22.312-08:00Accounting Functions of Canon imagePROGRAF Large Format PrinterWhat is the cost per square foot for wide format printing?<br />
What is the cost per square meter for large format printing?<br />
What is the cost per print for this wide format printing job? <br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">How much ink is consumed for this job?<br />
What is the paper cost for large format printing?<br />
Who printed the most jobs with this LFP?<br />
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The above questions concerning the variable cost of the large format printer are frequently asked by the users. The cost calculation process could be tedious and inaccurate. The printing cost accounting is even more critical for print shop operators.<br />
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The Canon imagePROGRAF Status Monitor is now enhanced with the Accounting Manager* that designed and built to collect Canon imagePROGRAF large format printer job log information and calculate printing costs. This collects job logs to identify who printed what document from what printer and calculates the number of pages and sheets printed together with printing costs. <br />
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*Accounting functions is available with Canon iPF650, iPF655, iPF750, iPF755, iPF6300, iPF6350 and iPF8300 only.<br />
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Canon imagePROGRAF Status Monitor – Accounting Manager User Guide<br />
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The Canon iPF Accounting Manager step-by-step user guide is explained based on actual working environment as below:<br />
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Printer model: <b>Canon iPF650</b><br />
Connectivity: <b>LAN</b><br />
Media: <b>Plain Paper</b> </div><div style="text-align: justify;">Price indication for PFI-102C, PFI-104M, PFI-102Y, PFI-102Bk, PFI-102Mbk ink tanks and A1 plain paper roll 50 meter length shall served as reference only.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfS_F614kDX1SruJZPxIaEYL2EOfCK1BfTzjVzCUtHubMAmiAFSmVMDdG-L-plkvKTBbKTStaRn4RnKxsTkMCExAkvCxm4RU3_SxWOsSS6r79uB1zaMQEYa_ffatXXvtUIWQii/s1600/Accounting+Function+for+Canon+iPF+1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="277" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfS_F614kDX1SruJZPxIaEYL2EOfCK1BfTzjVzCUtHubMAmiAFSmVMDdG-L-plkvKTBbKTStaRn4RnKxsTkMCExAkvCxm4RU3_SxWOsSS6r79uB1zaMQEYa_ffatXXvtUIWQii/s320/Accounting+Function+for+Canon+iPF+1.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">1. At Canon iPF650 printer driver, ‘<b>Printing Preferences</b>’ window, under ‘<b>Main</b>’ tab, click on the ‘<b>Status Monitor</b>’ button.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio-OtjEnw5vSI5xrDWv339CN39BKOoXtlWd-C9A29TP1VpWZ6jyflexsOzZFm3f0y_JI-Hr5jZk95mSHqb_yqBI8gDKjTdlkxea6TRwPiZ_ZraVk6VDQChxwaWpJk7QvdOCAjR/s1600/Accounting+Function+for+Canon+iPF+2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="287" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio-OtjEnw5vSI5xrDWv339CN39BKOoXtlWd-C9A29TP1VpWZ6jyflexsOzZFm3f0y_JI-Hr5jZk95mSHqb_yqBI8gDKjTdlkxea6TRwPiZ_ZraVk6VDQChxwaWpJk7QvdOCAjR/s320/Accounting+Function+for+Canon+iPF+2.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;">2. Select ‘<b>Accounting</b>’ tab, press on the ‘<b>Accounting</b>’ button.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsFj35WDvdIg_Y_lWzXlFYyXYhlFsoK0knc1Ul9cHISpedrC3itdA88C6TV-RSzbSU_zbBNUHEKhYEgNvO3B8wD-sv6wiWo5XxwzEM30iGGeZ7cqVyXWPYC-1cnUvl5wZpOwgr/s1600/Accounting+Function+for+Canon+iPF+3.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="189" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsFj35WDvdIg_Y_lWzXlFYyXYhlFsoK0knc1Ul9cHISpedrC3itdA88C6TV-RSzbSU_zbBNUHEKhYEgNvO3B8wD-sv6wiWo5XxwzEM30iGGeZ7cqVyXWPYC-1cnUvl5wZpOwgr/s320/Accounting+Function+for+Canon+iPF+3.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">3. Select ‘<b>Unit Costs</b>’ under the ‘<b>Settings</b>’ drag down menu.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPBvtZcvVni2Wcg8rcSWaNebvg8C8n_pTjjK6_rSe7ULki-MevgrnSGOafgprJmK8gURgMvFRX5_n7iLZy3gATj7nPl3oBUgbkfEZrm0N51eMzkuvibq4npng6SFDaUYcQy-RC/s1600/Accounting+Function+for+Canon+iPF+4.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPBvtZcvVni2Wcg8rcSWaNebvg8C8n_pTjjK6_rSe7ULki-MevgrnSGOafgprJmK8gURgMvFRX5_n7iLZy3gATj7nPl3oBUgbkfEZrm0N51eMzkuvibq4npng6SFDaUYcQy-RC/s320/Accounting+Function+for+Canon+iPF+4.JPG" width="235" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">4. At ‘<b>Ink</b>’ tab, check on the ‘<b>Use same price of all ink</b>’, key-in the price of the ink tank, then press ‘<b>OK</b>’.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLGJU_ZnANeJRr1jP-y_e_efcS_Rjj1HxKk5cMSsKnG644UcLJxIFh2zDcxFaebDgkkAHn1gEiDqLurHiysJcYgTdgJtraaRAo4SkXXfP3EaNIggpztFuTGW-6m18Zeqe66gAN/s1600/Accounting+Function+for+Canon+iPF+5.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLGJU_ZnANeJRr1jP-y_e_efcS_Rjj1HxKk5cMSsKnG644UcLJxIFh2zDcxFaebDgkkAHn1gEiDqLurHiysJcYgTdgJtraaRAo4SkXXfP3EaNIggpztFuTGW-6m18Zeqe66gAN/s320/Accounting+Function+for+Canon+iPF+5.JPG" width="237" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">5. Move on to ‘<b>Paper</b>’ tab, select media type (plain paper for this step-by-step user guide), and fill up the ‘<b>media width</b>’, ‘<b>length</b>’ and ‘<b>price</b>’ accordingly, then press ‘<b>OK</b>’.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;">7. By double clicking on the selected job, a pop-up menu will appear with all the detail information such as job owner, printing time, total job cost, total ink cost, total paper cost, paper consumed (ft2 in this case), ink consumed in ml, etc. Please see below for the detailed cost information for 3 different print outs.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">CAD drawing</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Job cost analysis for CAD drawing</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">GIS map</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Job cost analysis for GIS map</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Poster</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Job cost analysis for Poster</td></tr>
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The Accounting Manager of the Canon imagePROGRAF status driver is just like an intelligent print cost calculator that will be able to provide you print cost data as below:<br />
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1. Ink cost, media cost per job.<br />
2. Paper cost based on various media type<br />
3. Paper cost based on the per square foot or per square meter.<br />
4. Opportunity cost, printing yield or operation cost that will be able to derive from print time per job<br />
5.Etc.<br />
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Further analysis via Microsof Excel is possible as the data is exportable to Miscrosoft Excel worksheet or CSV format.Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16887797151013544047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23724532.post-13279313347765095532010-10-27T21:46:00.000-07:002010-11-23T04:18:58.073-08:00Canon iPF On-site Demo Crew (Batu Pahat & Kluang)<div style="text-align: justify;">The Canon imagePROGRAF on-site demo crew is now available in Batu Pahar and Kluang, Johor. Due to the overwhelming response by the customers in Batu Pahat and Kluang, Offix Business Centre, which is also known as OBC has decided to expand its Canon iPF large format printer business operation into Batu Pahat. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Megamax Office Solutions, Batu Pahat, Johor (The second branch of Offix Business Centre)</td></tr>
</tbody></table></div><div style="text-align: justify;">A unit of Canon iPF750 is located at the Megamax Office Solutions showroom while there is also an option for wide format printer on-site demostration upon request.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Canon iPF750 (A0 Size Wide Format Printer)</td></tr>
</tbody></table></div><div style="text-align: justify;">If you are situated in Batu Pahat or Kluang and would like to request for an on-site demo of Canon imagePROGRAF large format inkjet printer, please contact the below:</div><br />
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<b>Megamax Office Solutions</b>No.25 Jalan Penjaja<br />
83000 Batu Pahat<br />
Johor, Malaysia<br />
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Tel: +607-433 8033<br />
Fax: +607-434 8033<br />
Mobile: +6013-245 5796<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">HP Designjet 111 (A1 size desktop wide format printer)</td></tr>
</tbody></table>There are options available to upgrade the versatility of the HP Designjet 111 to suite the requirements of the corporate users as below:</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">1. <b>Roll feed: </b>To enable printing on roll paper. This eliminate the need to feed the cut sheet for every single print. All the media cost in roll form is more economical.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">2.<b> Network Port (LAN): </b>This option will upgrade the connectivity of the HP Designjet 111, normally it is essential for workgroup environment like SME (Small & Medium Enterprise) or coprporate offices.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">3.<b> Printer Stand & Basket: </b>It is a bit unpractical and not presentable to place a wide format on the desk under office environment. The basket will be very helpful for the users who print multiple copies at one go or the printer is served as a workgroup printer which is shared by a few users. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Even though options are available to upgrade the HP Designjet 111 to cope with the corporate offices or work group environment, but yet the HP Designjet is still a desktop A1 size wide format printer that is best suite the home user or single user environment with low print volume due to its productivity limitation. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">In short, <b>HP Designjet T770, 24"</b>, <b>Canon iPF605</b> or <b>Canon iPF650</b> are more suitable for SMEs, corporate offices and workgroup environment.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Play video below to view the speed comparison between HP Designjet 110plus NR and Canon iPF605.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><b>Read also:</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">1. <a href="http://trace-ability.blogspot.com/2010/12/hp-designjet-t2300-emfp-preliminary.html">HP Designjet T2300 eMFP – Preliminary Review</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">2. <a href="http://trace-ability.blogspot.com/2011/04/hp-designjet-111-vs-canon-ipf605.html">HP Designjet 111 vs Canon iPF605 Review – Functionality Comparison</a></div>Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16887797151013544047noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23724532.post-62457930590630933662010-09-29T07:04:00.000-07:002011-05-02T02:49:40.614-07:00Canon iPF650 vs. Canon iPF605 Review - What are the differences between Canon iPF650 and Canon iPF605 A1 Size Large Format Printer?Many buyers would like to understand the differences between these wide format printers (Canon iPF605 vs. Canon iPF650) prior to decision making. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Canon imagePROGRAF iPF605 (A1 Size Printer)</td></tr>
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Based on the specifications of both Canon iPF605 and Canon iPF650, both models are categorized at medium end market*. Hence, we can qualify the comparison between Canon iPF605 and Canon iPF650 in term of performance and quality is an apple to apple comparison.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">*Medium end wide format printers (24 inch/ A1 size) for CAD application available in the market as of 28th September 2010 are Canon iPF605, Canon iPF650 and HP Designjet T770.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Canon imagePROGRAF iPF650 (A1 Size Printer)</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;">After several studies and reviews on both Canon iPF605 and Canon iPF650, below are the major differences for reference:</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>1. Productivity- Printing Speed</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Canon iPF650 takes approximately 27 seconds while Canon iPF605 takes approximately 31 seconds to process, print and cut an A1 CAD drawing. Hence, Canon iPF650’s productivity is higher than Canon iPF605 by approximately 15%.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>2. Ease of use- Media Handling</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Both Canon iPF605 and Canon iPF650 are featured with front loading design. It means users can load the paper roll at the front of the printer without the need to move the printer away from the wall for paper loading at the rear part of the printer.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The Canon iPF650 has enhanced the paper/media loading design with the loading guide rail which automatic perform skew correction and alignment of the paper.<br />
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<b>3. Ink Delivery System</b><br />
Canon iPF650 is the first imagePROGRAF 24-inch models to use individual sub-tanks for each ink color within the printer. Constantly reserving a preset ink level in the sub ink tank lets users replace ink tanks without having to stop printing. Even when ink runs out unexpectedly, users can continue printing using just the subtanks. This also enables full use of ink tank contents, eliminating wasted ink.<br />
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The ink volume in the sub ink tanks is equivalent to approximately 80 sheets of A1 plain paper for monochrome drawings depending on printing condition.<br />
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<b>4. Media Cutter</b><br />
The Canon iPF650 is equipped with dual blade design with lifetime durability and it is driven by an independent motor that improve the media cutting speed. Not user replaceable. Estimated yield of the Canon iPF650 dual blade rotary cutter is at approximately 100,000 pcs plain paper.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The Canon iPF605 comes with the user replaceable cartridge type single blade cutter. The estimated cutter life span is at approximately 20,000 pcs plain paper.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>5. <a href="http://trace-ability.blogspot.com/2010/11/accounting-functions-of-canon.html">Accounting Functions</a></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The Canon iPF650 Status Monitor is enhanced with the Accounting Manager that designed and built to collect Canon imagePROGRAF large format printer job log information and calculate printing costs. This collects job logs to identify who printed what document from what printer and calculates the number of pages and sheets printed together with printing costs. <br />
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<b>6. Maintenance Cartridge Life Span</b><br />
The life span of the MC-10 Maintenance Cartridge for iPF650 is 2 times more durable than MC-16 Maintenance Cartridge for iPF605.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The company’s existing HP Designjet 500ps, 42” wide format inkjet printer has broken down and the spare parts have been obsolete. Leaving with no choice, the customer need to purchase a new large format printer for replacement.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The Canon imagePROGRAF large format printer authorized reseller; <a href="http://automatesystem.com.my/">Automate System Sales & Services Sdn Bhd</a> was invited to make a proposal on the above requirement. A detailed user requirements study has been conducted by Henry Hea, the sales consultant of Automate System with the findings as below.<br />
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In the past, the HP Designjet 500ps is used to print line drawings such as schematic layout, final scale layout and construction drawings. A part from the HP Designjet 500, the design house is also having one unit of Canon Pixma IX4000 A3 size inkjet printer which caters for design concept printing where colour color accuracy is very critical.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
During the user requirement study, Henry also found that the design company is outsourcing jobs like fine arts reproduction to print studio. As quality is always to primary priority to this design company, quality control is one of the challenge to them in ensuring the color output matched the original artwork on these out source tasks.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The Canon iPF8100, 44” 12-color large format inkjet printer was proposed to meet the user requirements as below:</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">1. Print CAD drawings up to B0 size.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">2. Produce quality prints with high color accuracy. ∆E < 2.0</div><div style="text-align: justify;">3. Versatile to print on wide variation of media type for fine arts reproduction.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">4. Savings by lower cost per print</div><div style="text-align: justify;">5. Piece of mind- All Canon iPF series LFP are covered by 3 years on-site warranty in Malaysia.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">6. Trade-in Rebate.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">To ensure WYSIWYG output, both of the monitors of the graphic art designers have been calibrated with X-rite Eye-One Pro calibration tool and Profile Maker 5 calibration software. <br />
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Total of 4 PC and 2 MAC systems are connected to the Canon imagePROGRAF 8100 large format printer. CAD and graphic arts users were trained to operate the Canon iPF8100, all of them are satisfied with the performance and user friendliness of the new Canon iPF8100, 44" large format inkjet printer.</div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">It has been a long wait for wide format printer users who are searching around for a medium end A1 size inkjet large format printer that offers at entry level price point.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Majority of the A1 size plotter users got to live with the low end desktop type A1 size wide format printer like Designjet 110, Designjet 111 or Designjet 500 Mono and Designjet 510plus. These 4 models are affordable in purchase price but in long term, the users are actually paying more due to the high ink cost (in term of per ml calculation) as well as low productivity (printing time of 90 seconds or more for one A1 size CAD drawing).</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">With the introduction of Canon iPF605, the users can now own a A1 size medium end large format printer with minimal budget without compromising on productivity and print quality.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Key features of Canon iPF605:</strong></div><div style="text-align: justify;">1. High Productivity: Approximately 30 seconds per A1 size CAD drawing print.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">2. High Print Quality: Sharper, thinner lines and high black density for CAD plan production</div><div style="text-align: justify;">3. LAN & USB connectivity as standard.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">4. Printer Stand is bundled with no additional cost.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">5. Etc</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Visit the Canon Advanced Made Simple Solutions Showcase (22nd September 2010) at Westin Hotel, Kuala Lumpur to find out more!</div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The Canon's booths were managed by Bits & Bytes Marketing (M) Sdn Bhd (booth no. 1035) and Plot-tech Services (M) Sdn Bhd (booth no. 1076 & 1078). A total of 5 units of A0 size Canon iPF plotters were sold in this 4 days event, it was a combination of 3 units of Canon iPF750 and 2 units of Canon iPF710. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">According to both Bits & Bytes Marketing (M) Sdn Bhd and <a href="http://trace-ability.blogspot.com/2008/12/plot-tech-services-m-sdn-bhd-one-stop.html">Plot-tech Services (M) Sdn Bhd</a>, The Canon iPF end user promotion in conjunction with the Archidex2010 show will be extended until 30th July 2010 due to the overwhelming response from the visitors.</div><br />
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<b>How to calculate the printing cost per square foot?</b> This is a very common question from large format users in print services sector. Print services providers are concerned on the print cost as the cost per square foot will be used to determine the print services charges to their clients. Besides, cost per square foot is another important consideration factor a part from printing speed when come to choosing the right production printer for the printing business operation.</div>
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1. The cost per square foot calculation will only consider ink cost and print head cost. </div>
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2. Canon PFI-701, PFI-702 ink tanks and PF-03 print head cost are based on retail price in Malaysia market. <i>(MYR750 for PFI-701, PFI-702 ink tanks and MYR970 for PF-03 print head)</i></div>
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3. Waste ink and paper cost are not considered in the cost calculation.</div>
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4. The print heads will be replaced in every 8,800 A1 size prints*.</div>
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">* The life-span of the print heads are expected to last more than 8,800 A1 prints depending on the operating environment. All new print heads (PF-03) are eligible for warranty claim for the first 8,800 A1 page counts, hence the author is estimating the print head cost based on worst scenario.</span></i></div>
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Print Size: A0 Size (827mm x 1,033.8mm)</div>
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Total Ink Consumed: 3.827ml</div>
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Print Speed: 6.5min </div>
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Based on the the above data, ink cost per A0 size (827mm x 1,033mm) printing is as below:</div>
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3.827ml x MYR750/700ml = MYR4.10 (USD1.24)</div>
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Assumed life span for printheads are 8,800 A1 prints, which is also equavalent to 4,400 A0 prints.</div>
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There are 2 print heads in a Canon iPF8100, hence the printhead cost per A0 size (827mm x 1,033mm) is as below:</div>
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2 units X MYR970 / 4,400 AO prints = MYR0.44 (USD0.13)</div>
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MYR4.54/9.19sqft = MYR0.494 (USD0.15) per square foot</div>
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Hence, the Cost Per Square Foot for Canon iPF8100 is approximately <b>MYR0.50 (USD0.15).</b></div>
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Read also:<br />
1. <a href="http://trace-ability.blogspot.com/2010/11/accounting-functions-of-canon.html">Accounting Functions of Canon imagePROGRAF Large Format Printer</a><br />
2. <a href="http://trace-ability.blogspot.com/2012/05/cost-per-print-job-calculation-for.html" target="_blank">Cost per print job calculation for Canon iPF Printers with Acconting Functions</a></div>Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16887797151013544047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23724532.post-42310080911743725772010-05-14T05:11:00.000-07:002011-05-04T15:26:50.267-07:00HP Designjet T770 and HP Designjet T770HD vs Canon iPF750 and iPF755 Review - Print Speed Comparison Video<div style="text-align: justify;">Canon iPF750 series and HP Designjet T770 series were introduced to the market at in early 2010. From the data sheet of both Canon iPF750 and HP Designjet T770, both models are able to print the A1 size CAD drawing in draft mode in 30 seconds.<br />
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Please view the speed comparison video between Canon iPF755 and HP Designjet T770HD for the answer. </div><br />
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1. <a href="http://trace-ability.blogspot.com/2010/12/canon-ipf750-vs-canon-ipf710-what-are.html">Canon iPF750 vs. Canon iPF710 – What are the differences between Canon iPF750 and Canon iPF710 A0 Size Large Format Printer?</a><br />
2. <a href="http://trace-ability.blogspot.com/2010/11/accounting-functions-of-canon.html">Accounting Functions of Canon imagePROGRAF Large Format Printer </a><br />
3. <a href="http://trace-ability.blogspot.com/2010/10/hp-designjet-111-suitable-for-smes-or.html">HP Designjet 111 - Suitable for SMEs or workgroup environment?</a>Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16887797151013544047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23724532.post-499848334861646562010-04-23T21:31:00.000-07:002010-12-11T21:38:23.685-08:00What large format printer consumables items should be stocked for maximum printer productivity and piece of mind?<div style="text-align: justify;">Time is valuable. People is looking for maximum productivity at all time. Having a high productivity large format printer like Canon ImagePROGRAF iPF750 that prints A1 size CAD drawing in 28 seconds per page and A0 size CAD drawing in 46 seconds per page may not reach the desired productivity if the users are not keeping the necessary consumables and wear & tear items in place.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The printer will not be able to function if one of the ink type is running out or there is no more paper roll for replenishment. The printer may have to be at idle mode while waiting for these consumables items are ordered and delivered. The downtime could be more than a day if the incident happen at Friday evening. The impact is more damaging if the users are rushing for projects or tender fulfillment where printing operation is carried out over the weekend.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>*Canon & HP print heads are user replaceable.</i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>**Epson print head is replaceable by authorized Epson service personnel only, down time is unavoidable. </i></div>Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16887797151013544047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23724532.post-64615268912078599052010-04-02T06:28:00.000-07:002010-04-09T20:54:56.970-07:00Canon iPF9100 at Yes Printing & Advertising, Kuantan, Pahang<div style="border: medium none; text-align: justify;">2 years ago, Mr. Yong YS, the director of Yes Printing & Advertising in Kuantan, Pahang had visited to <a href="http://trace-ability.blogspot.com/2008/12/plot-tech-services-m-sdn-bhd-one-stop.html">Plot-tech Services (M) Sdn Bhd</a> in Sri Petaling, Kuala Lumpur to study the feasibility of acquiring a large format inkjet printer for his printing business expansion in East Coast Malaysia.</div><div style="border: medium none; text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div style="border: medium none; text-align: justify;">Below are the requirements of the desired 60 inches large format inkjet printer for premium indoor printing services:</div><div style="border: medium none; text-align: justify;">1. Superb print quality (wide color gamut)</div><div style="border: medium none; text-align: justify;">2. High speed for productivity.</div><div style="border: medium none; text-align: justify;">3.Capable to print on various media such as PP Synthetic Paper (Banner Flex), Glossy Photo Paper, Semi Glossy Photo Paper, Matte Coated Paper, Canvas Paper, etc.</div><div style="border: medium none; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="border: medium none; text-align: justify;">HP Designjet and Canon imagePROGRAF were both in Yong's consideration. Canon iPF9100 was chosen after a thorough valuation based on the stated requirements.<br />
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Reason of choosing the Canon iPF9100 are as below:<br />
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1. Canon iPF9100 is the only 12-color inkjet printer at 60inches print width available in the market.<br />
2. The Canon iPF9100 is able to print technical line drawings such as CAD & GIS application on top of graphics arts applications.<br />
3. Three (3) years on-site warranty <i>(peace of mind).</i></div><div style="border: medium none; text-align: justify;"><br />
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Witness and get impressed by the Canon iPF9100 superb print quality combined with the rapid print speed at Yes Printing & Advertising in Kuantan, Pahang.<br />
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<b>Yes Printing & Advertising</b><br />
42A Jalan Putra Square 2,<br />
25200 Kuantan,<br />
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Tel: +609 517 3366<br />
<div style="text-align: left;">Fax: +609 517 3362</div>Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16887797151013544047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23724532.post-74226693460433543962010-02-06T03:54:00.000-08:002010-02-06T22:36:42.054-08:00TRANSGRESSION- Black & White Fashion Portraits Exhibition<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPOIxZl4wjR3SguGXnFPn7mTRfNda7nOLUBDChVvohi1GB0bm1wag2xa81YjW0sQLmcGNij2fmFxXdMojXwcN4fJDCI-Z8qjeadRLdwElHqSl2A0BLlIKEeaf9iNpOym7hIyRV/s1600-h/Trangression.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPOIxZl4wjR3SguGXnFPn7mTRfNda7nOLUBDChVvohi1GB0bm1wag2xa81YjW0sQLmcGNij2fmFxXdMojXwcN4fJDCI-Z8qjeadRLdwElHqSl2A0BLlIKEeaf9iNpOym7hIyRV/s400/Trangression.JPG" width="282" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>TRANSGRESSION- Black & White Fashion Portraits Exhibition</b> has been successfully held at Kinokuniya Bookstore at Suria KLCC, KL from 7th-31st January 2010.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: justify;">The photographer, <a href="http://www.vpyp.net/">Vincent Paul Yong</a> has chosen Canon imagePROGRAF as the official large format inkjet printer for the black & white fashion portraits. According to Vincent Paul Yong, the quality of the black & white printouts produced by the Canon iPF8100 is far exceeded his expectation.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The managing director of <a href="http://trace-ability.blogspot.com/2008/12/plot-tech-services-m-sdn-bhd-one-stop.html">Plot-tech Services (M) Sdn Bhd</a>, James Khor said Vincent Paul Yong is very professional and with high expectation on the output quality of the printouts.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: justify;">To ensure optimum quality of the black & white printing, James Khor has calibrated the Canon iPF8100 with the monitor and media roll a day before Vincent Paul Yong made his visit to Plot-tech Services (M) Sdn Bhd located at Sri Petaling, Kuala Lumpur.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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<span style="font-size: 100%;">Under draft mode A0 size plotting, there is approximately 18% increased in printing speed.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 100%;"><b>iPF750</b> at 47 seconds (A0)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: 100%;"><b>iPF710</b> at 56 seconds (A0)</span><br />
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Please view the speed comparison video (<b>Canon iPF755</b> vs <b>HP Designjet T1100</b> vs <b>Canon iPF720)</b> for details.</div><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://trace-ability.blogspot.com/2010/05/hp-designjet-t770-vs-canon-ipf750-and.html"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">1. Canon iPF755/iPF750 vs HP Designjet T770 (Print Speed Comparison Video) </span></a></span><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The One Academy (TOA), one of the Asia's most respected institutions of new media and communication design has setup a internal print studio at the Bandar Sunway Campus in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia.<br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8100, 12-color large format inkjet printer has been chosen by The One Academy as the main output/ printing device for the students' course works and lecturers' artworks.<br />
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<div style="text-align: justify;">James Khor, the Managing Director of Plot-tech Services (M) Sdn Bhd whom has tremendious experience in printing studio setup is involved to ensure the internal print studio of The One Academy is on par with the professional printing lab standard.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The walls and tiles at the print studio is based on gray color as it will minimize the color interference on the LCD monitor where with proper color management, the LCD preview will served as proof prior to printing.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">James Khor explaining the function of the table lamp in monitor proofing<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The down light at the print studio is giving 'cool white' ambient while the table lamp is fixed with 'warm white' bulb. In the event that the artworks is meant for outdoor or will be used at place with 'warm white' ambient, the table lamp will need to be switched on for monitor proofing.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;">The students of The One Academy Sunway Campus are now able to hands on the printing work flow from monitor proofing to output at the print studio.<br />
</div>Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16887797151013544047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23724532.post-20331872274265259702009-10-17T22:33:00.000-07:002010-11-18T22:42:08.078-08:00Canon imagePROGRAF Ink Cost Per Print Calculation<div style="text-align: justify;">Ink consumption is one of the most popular frequent asked questions (FAQs). For Canon iPF series large format inkjet printer, ink consumption per print data is tracked by the printer driver. Hence, by accessing to the printer driver, the ink consumed per print job and other related details will be displayed.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Take print job1 as example.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Job 1 is a line drawing (AutoCAD) printed in A1 size at draft mode (300 dpi).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">The ink consumed is 0.0ml (the actual consumption shall be at 0.09-0.01ml)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">If <b>Job1</b> is printed by <b>Canon iPF610</b> or <b>iPF710</b>, the cost per print is as below:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">1pc of PFI-102 (130ml) is at MYR199.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">MYR199 / 130 ml = MYR1.53 per ml of ink.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Job 1 cost per print = 0.1ml X MYR1.53 per ml = <b>MYR 0.15 per print</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">If <b>Job1</b> is printed by <b>Canon iPF810</b><b></b>, the cost per print is as below:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">1pc of PFI-703 (700ml) is at MYR730.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">MYR730/700ml = MYR1.04 per ml of ink.</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Job 1 cost per print = 0.1ml X MYR1.04 per ml = <b>MYR 0.1 per print</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><strong>Read also:</strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">1. <a href="http://trace-ability.blogspot.com/2010/11/accounting-functions-of-canon.html">Accounting Functions of Canon imagePROGRAF Large Format Printer</a></div>Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16887797151013544047noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23724532.post-7127293303819231052009-10-06T07:26:00.000-07:002009-10-07T06:49:38.532-07:00When The Bamboo Sings- A Portrait Photography Exhibition<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjznlk2oYaB0YRv_ibPIc-sfQlKLG5sz07aTX5yfiBHy_QMjHSSgyWcTjf8mIyn9Tg7rqprrhW7mYcwzKr15SpzjnwThInTJQE657our_j0HnFdEWQHUvOPe6GBaUOaxQAgCBx7/s1600-h/When+the+bamboo+sings.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjznlk2oYaB0YRv_ibPIc-sfQlKLG5sz07aTX5yfiBHy_QMjHSSgyWcTjf8mIyn9Tg7rqprrhW7mYcwzKr15SpzjnwThInTJQE657our_j0HnFdEWQHUvOPe6GBaUOaxQAgCBx7/s320/When+the+bamboo+sings.JPG" /></a><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Virginia Cucchi, a young Italian photographer has produced 'When The Bamboo Sings' portrait collections book which will be launched in Malaysia on 9th October 2009 at Kinokuniya Bookstore, KLCC.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">A portrait photography exhibition will be held at Kinokuniya Bookstore's mezzanine floor in conjunction with the launch of 'When The Bamboo Sings'. Some 60pcs of A2 size portraits which are printed by Canon imagePROGRAF large format inkjet printer will be showcased during the portrait photography exhibition from 9th October 2009 till 8th November 2009.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">'When The Bamboo Sings' is inspired by the endless source of surprise and stimulus found in Asia- its colours and vibrancy of life. All profits from the book will go to Blue Dragon, a shelter for street kids in Hanoi, Vietnam and to AVSI, a ray of hope for Burmese children after the Nargis disaster.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">One of portrait printed in A2 size by Canon imagePROGRAF large format inkjet printer.<br />
</div>Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16887797151013544047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23724532.post-44390728121823258332009-09-09T02:49:00.000-07:002009-09-12T00:36:10.781-07:00Top queries in Archidex09 and IPMEX09<div><div><div><div align="justify">Archidex 2009 and IPMEX 2009 were just over. Both of these exhibitions were the major events for the large format printer (LFP) industry. Archidex 2009 is one the biggest event for the CAD plotters while IPMEX 2009 is more related to the large format printing application in graphic arts and color matching sectors.<br /><br />During these shows, the LFP exhibitors received tremendous comments from large format printer users about the availability issue of the supplies and spare parts of 2 major LFP brand in Malaysia namely HP and Canon.<br /><br />Top 2 comments as below:<br />1. Long lead time for certain HP Designjet replacement parts.<br />2. Users have no idea where to look up for ready stock of Canon imagePROGRAF (iPF) supplies like ink tanks and maintenance cartridges.<br /><br />The remark on the HP Designjet for long lead time on spare parts may subject to a lot of argument as HP is one of the most established brand in wide format printer market. Those users who made such comments may own a long phased out models which purchased more than 7 or 8 years ago.<br /><br />As for the query on where to get ready stock of ink tanks and supplies for Canon imagePROGRAF printer, we have got the answer here.</div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Plot-tech Services (M) Sdn Bhd</strong> which is situated in Kuala Lumpur is the one-stop centre for Canon imagePROGRAF large format printer consumables and supplies. If the users are looking for any particular consumable item of Canon large format printer be it a ink tanks, maintenance catridge or print head, Plot-tech Services (M) Sdn Bhd would be an answer for the urgency.<br /><br />Pictures below are taken from the retail front of Plot-tech Services (M) Sdn Bhd.<br /></div><br /><p align="center"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px; display: block; height: 240px;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380154481751367474" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC3HkEDBBmSFfZAcT-rbPJGGGfPXQ6DmvQRWd7FWDt1l3LmWloD6T_oHnyOfC0_6z0BAcmJ4UWXvI12FoVym2_jG8kPe7hhll58L__Fq_OHKklZK0qEUSUby7mjnRpNy8bA29D/s320/PFI-102_PFI-701_PF-01_PF-03.JPG" border="0" /></p> <p align="center">PF-03 printhead for Canon iPF series, PFI-102 for Canon iPF500/510/600/610/700/710 and PFI-701 ink tanks for Canon iPF8000/8100/8000s/9000/9100/9000s.</p><p align="center"><br /></p><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 240px; display: block; height: 320px;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380158600049971362" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzwxPdwHzivtXCJJSbcs-338yE9dbQ4zilguNh9JuFyzvTtypjx2YVJnn5KSyEUF5xaCexYmiZjAFlZTC3wGVR_PwY6y10HfasvDRTIVWrSChLsUjfZSrowjoGKYin_VzSkorZ/s320/PFI-301_PFI-302_PFI-102_BCI14X1.JPG" border="0" /> PFI-301 for Canon iPF8000/8100/8000s/9000/9100/9000s, PFI-302 ink tanks for Canon iPF8000/8100/9000/9100, PFI-102 ink tanks for iPF500/510/600/610/700/710 and BCI-14X1 ink tanks for Canon W series LFP. </div></div><br /><p><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px; display: block; height: 240px;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380159727454905618" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpTxToTzT6RvAvWlmufx3sNEWQF1HCSJ9WWrHYWyq-nVc2b5bLmymbBHyIrj63wXw5Gw5XF8e2nNMT5lDbmXSq65D_RgcscCTGDP-lMGWKtUC534XxFsnm7KpvSAaPX8eGm-NC/s320/PFI-703.JPG" border="0" /></p> <p style="text-align: center;">PFI-703 ink tanks for Canon iPF810/820.</p><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYiVET9PxvBODRjKVAfrIfZS0gm8mvVQ5DJYYZIdoNXfoXiHcFXRc1JDlpmajCjZ2oeTebpbHQtNyFCMq1Qjb5O0fTBIAl_yvX_TKcr1gpaXcyTLdUqbRcOCnf8BS8bhMTC32W/s1600-h/PFI-101_PFI-103.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px; display: block; height: 191px;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380160966727872658" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYiVET9PxvBODRjKVAfrIfZS0gm8mvVQ5DJYYZIdoNXfoXiHcFXRc1JDlpmajCjZ2oeTebpbHQtNyFCMq1Qjb5O0fTBIAl_yvX_TKcr1gpaXcyTLdUqbRcOCnf8BS8bhMTC32W/s320/PFI-101_PFI-103.JPG" border="0" /></a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"> PFI-101 ink tanks for Canon iPF5000/5100/6000/6100/6000s and PFI-103 ink tanks for Canon iPF5100/6100.<br /></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6EJ4Mfs3v_96cHXQE64gPDH5d6LUXFdLbucaXiMlZSM_zzGIZRUgTrtXPAP3XhB-c8NgVtSF2fUhvmXzTcKrYRkgjk_1kd9P5XUe6pQR_v8hi9yoNUrCGTrU88lcw58Fxh5gz/s1600-h/maintenance+cartridges.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px; display: block; height: 106px;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380161525773505874" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6EJ4Mfs3v_96cHXQE64gPDH5d6LUXFdLbucaXiMlZSM_zzGIZRUgTrtXPAP3XhB-c8NgVtSF2fUhvmXzTcKrYRkgjk_1kd9P5XUe6pQR_v8hi9yoNUrCGTrU88lcw58Fxh5gz/s320/maintenance+cartridges.JPG" border="0" /></a></div> <div style="text-align: center;">Maintenance cartridges for Canon iPF series.<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">James Khor, the Managing Director of Plot-tech Services (M) Sdn Bhd has commented that the company is keeping buffer stock of 2.5 months to cater for the needs of Canon imagePROGRAF LFP users across the country.<br /></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><br />Contact details:</span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><strong><br />Plot-tech Services (M) Sdn Bhd</strong></span></div><div> </div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Address:</span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;">25-G Jalan Radin Anum,</span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Sri Petaling,</span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;">57000 Kuala Lumpur,</span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Malaysia</span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Tel: +603-9059 5331/ +6019-224 5861</span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Fax:+603-9059 6331/ +603-9059 6221</span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Email:</span><a href="mailto:lasertec@streamyx.com"><span style="font-family:times new roman;">lasertec@streamyx.com</span></a></div><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278364785380438482" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 309px; height: 400px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXFHVoCNK2IrurRHTybCdTcAyshlr-PwxnztO3VWEL76Xt9qXvU1whYKvDmGeD7evEdEdoQrkhUONgQ38Ioo2wZXNX8UPPCzUVFhEJ5vl2q_JAnpppMrQ7QJ0_2j8oo7Zar9yn/s400/map-to-plot-tech_1.jpg" border="0" /><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div></div><div></div></div></div>Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16887797151013544047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23724532.post-89995916601293881422009-08-03T03:02:00.000-07:002009-08-04T15:28:49.496-07:00Color Management Seminar at Canon EOS Pro Centre, Berjaya Times Square KL<div align="justify"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px; display: block; height: 240px;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366039910496742274" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg26yiYFNDSpEwgs8XTv8LZZRkfgvBL98PuzEwnCXZScsYcyvx2MlBT_nTHf5GVyvOHRlMZZGVmEDBpChJsqMcVjajO0J9UMqtOd4Rn3XgXbr7g2rd5ogL5xMSNl8roUCnjbi4-/s320/Canon+EOS+Pro+Centre.JPG" border="0" /> If you're a Canon <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">DSLR</span> users in KL, Canon <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">EOS</span> Pro Centre (owned by Pro Digital Imaging Centre) at 9<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span> floor, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Berjaya</span> Times Square might be one of your favorite place to hang around.<br /><br />Canon <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">EOS</span> Pro Centre is not just another ordinary camera retail outlet, apart from Canon <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">EOS</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">DSLR</span> series, the Canon <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">EOS</span> Pro Centre also displays and demonstrates professional photo printers such as Canon <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">iPF</span>5100 (17"/ A2 size) large format <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-error">inkjet</span> printer and Canon <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-error">Pixma</span> Pro9000 series A3 size <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_11" class="blsp-spelling-error">inkjet</span> printers.<br /><br /></div><div align="justify">On 26<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_12" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span> July 2009, the Canon <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_13" class="blsp-spelling-error">EOS</span> Pro Centre together with Bits & Bytes Marketing <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_14" class="blsp-spelling-error">Sdn</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_15" class="blsp-spelling-error">Bhd</span> had organized a color management seminar to 40 <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_16" class="blsp-spelling-error">paxs</span> of invited participants. Most of the them are Canon <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_17" class="blsp-spelling-error">EOS</span> 1D or 5D users.</div><br /><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px; display: block; height: 240px;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366047158530482498" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYZaqMDvrHYOxINfyQkoQr96KubJzOshkw4_wFcfnzEM7sonWupfIhVCltSKRB26qPC1Ahs4j-UySo0xFqO18zkcHIBAZaEAK06_PBkzZ0Y8LJtn8ciiQTsLrUv7Gz2ovZuijy/s320/Cheryl+presenting+at+color+management+seminar.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div align="justify">Cheryl from Bits & Bytes Marketing was presenting on the theory of color management. Basically a basic color management involved in photography is monitor calibration as well as printer and paper profiling (monitor to print match). A proper color management will ensure the color of the print outs are consistent and matching the color output from the computer screen (WYSIWYG). </div><div align="justify"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px; display: block; height: 106px;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366054199113749730" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji3uuUGpzeuCPINe2YX1O6HlzVpyjH2Z5Vt2kPfRrZas_dIh2cjfZhO1pvTYulO-HYnrJNqP7lBEqq4HK9wFFubwKthO-mhb7rJHMmmwFWPMWCdvrdAxkw7aLPze0qd57VXOiZ/s320/color+munki.jpg" border="0" />The <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_18" class="blsp-spelling-error">Colormunki</span> spectrophotometer from X-rite was introduced in the seminar as one of the preferred color creation tool to the audiences.<br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px; display: block; height: 240px;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366056293515071538" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPMBqpx2Ql7L5kRclvi3ZLgCqAdWDK9MbBy70p9EkAV3Hxi0sQkGIx-DBryCTliGPOriO2-oALm2becqtKrNpPo8Kk82jDh2p-9UmL2KvwxE4lkWcNO9DBEEBzjpQOVeijL_3L/s320/Colormunki+demostration.JPG" border="0" />The color specialist from Bits & Bytes Marketing <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_19" class="blsp-spelling-error">Sdn</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_20" class="blsp-spelling-error">Bhd</span> was performing the process of color calibration. Picture shown was the process of color capturing from color chart via <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_21" class="blsp-spelling-error">Colormunki</span> spectrophotometer.<br /></div><br /><p align="justify"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px; display: block; height: 240px;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366058574091579634" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRbu6A1BdL0zREWbG_FSiFGFhSxCiCp1m8AKYCfnKpxziKpcr6grLLNnb5S7Js8MjJaVhmTfOQQeRdBCmUzw8ju4n4UIAoMNDIAHRFu_SylGH_tP2kX_JG3NYP4WgKZjxRWaxy/s320/printouts+color+comparison.JPG" border="0" /></p><div style="text-align: justify;">To show the differences between printing via paper profile and without paper profile, 2 portraits were printed with Canon iPF5100 on semi-glossy photo paper and both of the photos were compared with the monitor screen. Yes, the differences were spotted immediately by the audiences.<br /></div><p align="justify">Want to find out more? Please refer to contacts as below:</p><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong>Canon <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_24" class="blsp-spelling-error">EOS</span> Pro Centre (<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_25" class="blsp-spelling-error">Prodigital</span> Media)</strong><br />Lot 09-47, Level 9, </span><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_26" class="blsp-spelling-error" style="font-size:85%;">Berjaya</span><span style="font-size:85%;"> Times Square<br />No 1 </span><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_27" class="blsp-spelling-error" style="font-size:85%;">Jalan</span><span style="font-size:85%;"> </span><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_28" class="blsp-spelling-error" style="font-size:85%;">Imbi</span><span style="font-size:85%;"><br />55100 </span><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_29" class="blsp-spelling-error" style="font-size:85%;">Kuala</span><span style="font-size:85%;"> </span><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_30" class="blsp-spelling-error" style="font-size:85%;">Lumpur</span><span style="font-size:85%;"><br />Tel : +603-2143 9148<br />Fax : +603-2148 9148<br />Email : <a class="normlink" href="mailto:prodigitmedia@yahoo.com">prodigitmedia@yahoo.com</a><br />Contact Person: Mr. Wong<br /><br /><strong>Bits & Bytes Marketing <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_31" class="blsp-spelling-error">Sdn</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_32" class="blsp-spelling-error">Bhd</span></strong><br />4, </span><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_33" class="blsp-spelling-error" style="font-size:85%;">Jalan</span><span style="font-size:85%;"> </span><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_34" class="blsp-spelling-error" style="font-size:85%;">TPK</span><span style="font-size:85%;"> 1/6, </span><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_35" class="blsp-spelling-error" style="font-size:85%;">Seksyen</span><span style="font-size:85%;"> 1<br /></span><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_36" class="blsp-spelling-error" style="font-size:85%;">Taman</span><span style="font-size:85%;"> </span><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_37" class="blsp-spelling-error" style="font-size:85%;">Perindustrian</span><span style="font-size:85%;"> </span><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_38" class="blsp-spelling-error" style="font-size:85%;">Kinrara</span><span style="font-size:85%;"><br />47100 </span><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_39" class="blsp-spelling-error" style="font-size:85%;">Puchong</span><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_40" class="blsp-spelling-error" style="font-size:85%;">Selangor</span><span style="font-size:85%;"><br />Tel : +603-8070 3977<br />Fax : +603-8070 3971<br />Email : <a class="normlink" href="mailto:cheryl@bitsnbytes.com.my">cheryl@bitsnbytes.com.my</a><br />Contact Person: Ms. Cheryl </span><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_41" class="blsp-spelling-error" style="font-size:85%;">Cheong</span><span style="font-size:85%;">/ Ms. Candy </span><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_42" class="blsp-spelling-error" style="font-size:85%;">Lim</span>Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16887797151013544047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23724532.post-71955780890270241562009-07-17T20:27:00.000-07:002010-10-27T21:48:51.320-07:00Canon imagePROGRAF LFP On-site Demo Crew (Muar & Melaka, Malaysia)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyBRns7b3VtBwnYxewTPmUKwOgumfRHd1uGiPPmcuy1_0SxizsSCki6EPyI-8eQ4fVBEKj2DAqf2dYIx4Pv0v7-ONpAsA8WsEDtrQL1taX3Tuv6z-hu1jUXv6_6j4oov2UjsHI/s1600-h/OBC's+Canon+iPF+van.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359637391820868562" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyBRns7b3VtBwnYxewTPmUKwOgumfRHd1uGiPPmcuy1_0SxizsSCki6EPyI-8eQ4fVBEKj2DAqf2dYIx4Pv0v7-ONpAsA8WsEDtrQL1taX3Tuv6z-hu1jUXv6_6j4oov2UjsHI/s400/OBC's+Canon+iPF+van.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">Many a times, the prospected buyers of large format printers are invited to showroom to see the demonstration of the printers. But, both headquarter and branch of Offix Business Centres which are located in Muar and Melaka are providing on-site demo service to their customers.<br />
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A unit of Canon iPF610 was acquired by Offix Business Centre for the on-site demo purpose. Why Canon iPF610? It is because the iPF610 meets the requirements of most of the enquiries which is A1 size plotting as well as the printer size and weight is still managable for the on-site demo mobilisation.<br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYd9UGAevPGcDAvJFtaRJQKbfVDL5nTQn9o25Wg8oxhRISJRbJMv36b5qbwjfca5MWsurhieekr49o2gjB2CTCCQHwqHgRmbbAti0ovCbSEMR93qIYjounIEXbMLPxblx0pRsy/s1600-h/Offix+Business+Centre+shop+front.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359642945842743554" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYd9UGAevPGcDAvJFtaRJQKbfVDL5nTQn9o25Wg8oxhRISJRbJMv36b5qbwjfca5MWsurhieekr49o2gjB2CTCCQHwqHgRmbbAti0ovCbSEMR93qIYjounIEXbMLPxblx0pRsy/s320/Offix+Business+Centre+shop+front.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 240px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a>This is the office shop front of Offix Business Centre (OBC). The van is standby for the Canon iPF610 on-site demo.</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSErpJo3RkTt-AY0wBkKvEdFyp-43Xq11-iBWMvG4Xl1J3WulaiNl7vTDHdqYUl_FYOmt14gFsJYEygRRYgEiQj5AEp-49Lp69wf184kqSH0m1FF9l-xN0trS28S3nehbFhUHV/s1600-h/Picking+up+Canon+iPF610+at+the+showroom.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359643428577862594" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSErpJo3RkTt-AY0wBkKvEdFyp-43Xq11-iBWMvG4Xl1J3WulaiNl7vTDHdqYUl_FYOmt14gFsJYEygRRYgEiQj5AEp-49Lp69wf184kqSH0m1FF9l-xN0trS28S3nehbFhUHV/s320/Picking+up+Canon+iPF610+at+the+showroom.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 240px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQLe5-CNDptok6BPH50OEEX5Za4fUREn6LyqVxqamjLyxvJN9PNiC56YBj-4iAxAxtkH3aajZGaVLExpRKHCW9VG6oZQJN4LvGcYv29eikK0whC9NIlHL3PwRjOEBWYFxGqcrJ/s1600-h/Moving+in+Canon+iPF610+to+the+van.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359643790054345906" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQLe5-CNDptok6BPH50OEEX5Za4fUREn6LyqVxqamjLyxvJN9PNiC56YBj-4iAxAxtkH3aajZGaVLExpRKHCW9VG6oZQJN4LvGcYv29eikK0whC9NIlHL3PwRjOEBWYFxGqcrJ/s320/Moving+in+Canon+iPF610+to+the+van.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 240px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a>The Canon iPF610 is carried to the van from the showroom.</div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2ef-vj-mgfUdO3KyGar0YC4fLkGg10RalOmayiF7ErrSb2K7NOIzYxvOV3bygTLQKD9nxgir_oS9yX-PnFq_bI3em3xkeQgGPhW0sicCbNjsQ9veQu6TQZt6JZyS36W-GPw2F/s1600-h/Carrying+the+iPF610+printer+stand+on+the+stair+case.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359645110462292658" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2ef-vj-mgfUdO3KyGar0YC4fLkGg10RalOmayiF7ErrSb2K7NOIzYxvOV3bygTLQKD9nxgir_oS9yX-PnFq_bI3em3xkeQgGPhW0sicCbNjsQ9veQu6TQZt6JZyS36W-GPw2F/s320/Carrying+the+iPF610+printer+stand+on+the+stair+case.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 240px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a>If the customer is located at 1st floor and above, it is kind of challenging task for the demo crew to carry up the Canon iPF610 and the printer stand via the narrow stair case.</div><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj-0R24AwVzwGUo2qmwv4auO0cSEpwIniTmYjacNYuPK3WeKhM99hp93QeYaTAh2kKkHCsBr55y41Ss4ajAWxHd8tHqgIKbf86F8BKV_3E3OqRQSTtw4zPJ1ckuFhu6xGLyUwx/s1600-h/Connecting+to+the+Canon+iPF610.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359646531391672322" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj-0R24AwVzwGUo2qmwv4auO0cSEpwIniTmYjacNYuPK3WeKhM99hp93QeYaTAh2kKkHCsBr55y41Ss4ajAWxHd8tHqgIKbf86F8BKV_3E3OqRQSTtw4zPJ1ckuFhu6xGLyUwx/s320/Connecting+to+the+Canon+iPF610.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 218px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a>After the printer is properly installed on-site, the demo crew is connecting it to the notebook PC for test print.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih7o_5ect1SnBPWCVYdxd33nRqe_l0gKNEUNiRnDkJe5_1HR5AYg_zDBNfFj_267D2FCKf8Ymh-FlUjMIdYobf7jrCW5q-f1UMsqbNAmFohlEfHxUUUnsEKgtgUcKdtIyJ_cMu/s1600-h/test+print+1.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359647712615904578" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih7o_5ect1SnBPWCVYdxd33nRqe_l0gKNEUNiRnDkJe5_1HR5AYg_zDBNfFj_267D2FCKf8Ymh-FlUjMIdYobf7jrCW5q-f1UMsqbNAmFohlEfHxUUUnsEKgtgUcKdtIyJ_cMu/s320/test+print+1.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 240px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF6vfqlIOqp7CDXAEfTvt2nW6vI6C4NnxShZVLOAIsJgAttfL0oBB9p1VkUcR80KMqYQuWy8nOw6ocWWi5o7Dg-8JRBL3RwVAP1hyphenhyphenRX7LjaMqMTUG4BqOPQbvXdaSFOAfdHZrC/s1600-h/test+print2.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359650169340775954" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF6vfqlIOqp7CDXAEfTvt2nW6vI6C4NnxShZVLOAIsJgAttfL0oBB9p1VkUcR80KMqYQuWy8nOw6ocWWi5o7Dg-8JRBL3RwVAP1hyphenhyphenRX7LjaMqMTUG4BqOPQbvXdaSFOAfdHZrC/s320/test+print2.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 240px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a> Since the Canon iPF610 is capable to deliver reasonably good quality graphic printings a part from CAD plotting, the OBC demo crew will also perform graphic printing to the CAD users to ensure the customer is impressed with the quality of Canon iPF610.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">If you are located in Muar or Melaka and would like to request for an on-site demo of Canon imagePROGRAF large format inkjet printer, please contact the below:</div><br />
<span style="font-weight: bold;">1. Offix Business Centre (Muar)</span><br />
No.16 Ground Floor, Jalan Parit Haji Baki<br />
Muar, Johor 84000, Malaysia.<br />
Tel: +606-953 2875<br />
Fax: +606-953 7592<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">2. Offix Business Centre (Melaka)</span><br />
No.64 Jalan TU 42, Taman Tasik Utama,<br />
75450 Ayer Keroh, Melaka, Malaysia.<br />
Tel: +606-231 6331, +06-231 6335<br />
Fax: +606-231 6332<br />
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Read also:<br />
1. <span lang="EN-GB"><a href="http://trace-ability.blogspot.com/2010/10/canon-ipf-on-site-demo-crew-batu-pahat.html">Canon iPF On-site Demo Crew (Batu Pahat & Kluang)</a></span><br />
2. <a href="http://trace-ability.blogspot.com/2008/12/canon-ipf610-vs-hp-designjet-t610-print.html">Canon iPF610 vs HP Designjet T610 (Print Speed Comparison Video) </a><br />
3. <a href="http://trace-ability.blogspot.com/2009/05/canon-ipf710-vs-hp-designjet-t1120.html">Canon iPF710 vs HP Designjet T1120 (Print Speed Comparison Video)</a><br />
4. <a href="http://trace-ability.blogspot.com/2008/11/print-speed-comparison-canon.html">Canon iPF9000s vs. HP Z6100 (Print Speed Comparison Video)</a>Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16887797151013544047noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23724532.post-87924066660784324562009-06-13T06:41:00.000-07:002009-06-12T20:21:34.758-07:00Canon iPF9100 at DCIM Show 2009<div align="justify"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY-l-747kHMQynQoETleuDYDMzYsAkKTJu3UOBr_s-9pKdqKoGrCratwFM_FRouZwtxx5wKfEp-qAdQN5CN7nTt_b22UTa9PFgt1aLwlFcJfMHUQ4bTEBzCDipRd0V4gK3akuP/s1600-h/iPF9100+at+DCIM.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337851967501080946" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 400px; height: 267px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY-l-747kHMQynQoETleuDYDMzYsAkKTJu3UOBr_s-9pKdqKoGrCratwFM_FRouZwtxx5wKfEp-qAdQN5CN7nTt_b22UTa9PFgt1aLwlFcJfMHUQ4bTEBzCDipRd0V4gK3akuP/s400/iPF9100+at+DCIM.JPG" border="0" /></a> DCIM Show (27 - 29 March 2009) at Mid Valley Exhibition Centre, Kuala Lumpur was one of the premium professional camera shows that embedded with additional value added elements like Velocity Angels, DCM hotshots showcase, large format inkjet printers, camera accessories, photography seminars, notebook PC as well as mini studio facility.<br /><br />Canon imagePROGRAF and Epson Stylus Pro are among the most preferred brands in professional photo segment. Canon iPF 9100 (12-color, 60") and Epson Stylus Pro 7880 (7-color, 24") were both showcased at DCIM 2009.</div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"><br /></div><div align="justify"><a href="http://trace-ability.blogspot.com/2008/12/plot-tech-services-m-sdn-bhd-one-stop.html">Plot-tech Services (M) Sdn Bhd</a> was invited to take care of the LFP booth at DCIM Show 2009. James Khor, the Managing Director of Plot-tech Services (M) Sdn Bhd has shared his professional knowledge in large format printing at the show to visitors especially to universities and colleges which are keen to setup large format printing facilities at the their labs. </div><div align="justify"><br /></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346615333269140562" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 320px; height: 214px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhASJzhxMvDt6TMNFslN7fZPMUPUBMXUMBaRrBq6UjArH2g1kULkAebeXB_PMbtGQJRHN3T84K96Rw7FtVu7ufo1EwfiDhie26roSreVa3iN1kWgJawqpR47MpQkIfC0M2mpQ29/s320/Plot-tech+at+DCIM+2009.JPG" border="0" /><br />By displaying the large format printer alone will not impressed the visitors. One way to attract attention will be print demonstrations and fill up the surrounding with breathtaking photos, especially those sexy models portraits. </div><br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346623779980618738" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 320px; height: 214px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpOxUNNzhETqeKX3Lb44eNcNnCOZkoNErNsHtd2Hnt_wcEWl2cT9kdgOCjj_ZW7qU5SlPQlblSjtjw5ISsHG-1CX2SrijGYlmcaRTqqsDhyphenhyphenSlbZnn_fNpgB68WkrAAist9ySly/s320/iPF9100+and+printouts+at+DCIM.JPG" border="0" /> The horizontal EOS 5D Mark II banners were also one of the artwork printed by the Canon iPF9100 12-color large format inkjet printer on frontlit banner.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344868846076429378" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 320px; height: 214px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVRh2amt4ZCrYWJQhWbsVNSQGeddBNYrWiHBLc7ezqFXJsQfgXRIZDty-C3EKUCPvtgJ1dizoUjrNnzko5k1TIRHkg-7j4r0LKcnbE7Hab0716EVbXI8nph4yb4wdWhmtgLY8A/s320/Canon+EOS+5D+MarkII+horizontal+banner.JPG" border="0" /> </p><p align="justify">There is a corner that showcase the photos at the DCIM Show 2009. The A3 size photos were just unable to attract the crowds as people tends to focus to some big objects especially at event like DCIM Show 2009. Don't you think that A2 or A1 size photo printouts will give you more kicks? </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346627709018021186" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 320px; height: 214px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9-Ggvz9MNJSZAKyzQbNGW6_N7V1b9enBWPj8SXaxB8q-b8ZoFhEjPRwUhcW5Gj16xksTKaSyTw9EVIIF0LRc2SzSHCCUYgJp_HjqcNFMK5ctQPZqiIyKr78E6tbzqMYRgZpto/s320/photos+showcase+at+DCIM+Show+2009.JPG" border="0" /> If you missed out this event and would like to witness the printing of Canon iPF9100, the 60 inches wide format printing, make sure you make yourself available to visit the IPMEX Malaysia 2009 at PWTC on 10th to 13th August, 2009. </p>Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16887797151013544047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23724532.post-88974572673821895562009-06-06T20:31:00.000-07:002009-06-07T06:46:01.152-07:00AutoCAD Color Matching Between Canon iPF710 and HP Designjet 500<div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGjXhghM_vnPKFdaiXgfm99MkhVM8dfm60qvRqqoPM1e0gnYlMuAzol_OdFGx-NSC9I8jeC1tTarBPIY0RxChUFGupDh8alDdDtdZp7p0ulNZrOPdKKweCDdlyCbQhSutGjXxU/s1600-h/iPF710+driver+properties_advanced+setting.JPG"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Background:</span></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">An existing user of HP Designjet 500 wide format printer has acquired the Canon iPF710 large format printer recently. The customer is satisfied with the line accuracy and the print speed of Canon iPF710 except the contrast of the Cyan line from AutoCAD printout.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Query:</span></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">An on-site study was carried to address the customer query. The customer showed us the same drawing which was printed by Canon iPF710 and HP Designjet 500. The black, grey, magenta, yellow and others colors lines printed by Canon iPF710 are either matching or having better contrast as compared to the HP Designjet 500 printout except for the Cyan color.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Solutions:</span></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">There are 3 possible solutions that might solve the customer enquiry.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">1. Educate the customer to use AutoCAD color screen chart for color selection.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">2. Perform ICC color profile</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">3. Adjust the Canon iPF710 printer driver settings</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The proposal no.2 was filtered as it is such an over engineered to perform ICC profiling in CAD environment.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Proposal no.1 was turned down by the customer as it seems to be an extra work to them. In short, from the customer point of view, since the Canon iPF710 is a new printer, besides the faster printing speed, what the customer expect is the new printer to provide better contrast of all the color lines as well.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Hence, the customer query was solved by adjusting the Canon iPF710 printer driver setting as below. </span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"></span></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGjXhghM_vnPKFdaiXgfm99MkhVM8dfm60qvRqqoPM1e0gnYlMuAzol_OdFGx-NSC9I8jeC1tTarBPIY0RxChUFGupDh8alDdDtdZp7p0ulNZrOPdKKweCDdlyCbQhSutGjXxU/s1600-h/iPF710+driver+properties_advanced+setting.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344424644471693330" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 320px; height: 278px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGjXhghM_vnPKFdaiXgfm99MkhVM8dfm60qvRqqoPM1e0gnYlMuAzol_OdFGx-NSC9I8jeC1tTarBPIY0RxChUFGupDh8alDdDtdZp7p0ulNZrOPdKKweCDdlyCbQhSutGjXxU/s320/iPF710+driver+properties_advanced+setting.JPG" border="0" /></a>1. Open the Canon iPF710 printer driver and choose 'Advanced Settings'.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWPiOjJwlHygcWbeNN6q_slRRlzVGjCIzOrew1elgRpRYTH8idYR6mGqlOA93oyDhh7cKnaC9-jZ1c8gMFSafHIaNrLPlsPo5MsJ6iCAs2o-Waj7t1pwvnK6B3LVcbbK4u8AHZ/s1600-h/iPF710+driver+properties_color+setting.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344424550324682802" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 320px; height: 279px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWPiOjJwlHygcWbeNN6q_slRRlzVGjCIzOrew1elgRpRYTH8idYR6mGqlOA93oyDhh7cKnaC9-jZ1c8gMFSafHIaNrLPlsPo5MsJ6iCAs2o-Waj7t1pwvnK6B3LVcbbK4u8AHZ/s320/iPF710+driver+properties_color+setting.JPG" border="0" /></a>2. Click on the 'Color Settings' icon.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy9xXlyYMPsH7Dr4On4SidJ_f47ZDtYa-DO_bSMsb3XFppTrxYKlKCzbmkNVPCQepjnamjeXoRis7THzJP2YBZtK_JSJrfZVP10NU-CrS3oFPgoN4fO4nja_YuHltsLHzJgCaI/s1600-h/iPF710+driver+properties_Matching.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344424434558602034" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 320px; height: 274px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy9xXlyYMPsH7Dr4On4SidJ_f47ZDtYa-DO_bSMsb3XFppTrxYKlKCzbmkNVPCQepjnamjeXoRis7THzJP2YBZtK_JSJrfZVP10NU-CrS3oFPgoN4fO4nja_YuHltsLHzJgCaI/s320/iPF710+driver+properties_Matching.JPG" border="0" /></a>3. Select the 'Matching' tab.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFE6Nsef-a5IRgUguEridqeq_wRgisswPQTLr8BDiw73lmWtjwqwsb90-70gAvFIzIsh1XBQCJn12ci1VmbeZF1HC50Psw2YPmeLyP8hCD1srgdDfd9pzv5LHgijamz9kWvp2J/s1600-h/iPF710+driver+properties_Saturation.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344423830974984594" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 320px; height: 275px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFE6Nsef-a5IRgUguEridqeq_wRgisswPQTLr8BDiw73lmWtjwqwsb90-70gAvFIzIsh1XBQCJn12ci1VmbeZF1HC50Psw2YPmeLyP8hCD1srgdDfd9pzv5LHgijamz9kWvp2J/s320/iPF710+driver+properties_Saturation.JPG" border="0" /></a>4. Under the Matching Method, select 'Saturation'.<br /><br />Besides Cyan, the contrast of the Black, Magenta and Yellow are also improved.<br /><div></div></div></div></div></div>Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16887797151013544047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23724532.post-54716338452432085732009-05-08T20:06:00.000-07:002011-05-01T07:34:49.420-07:00Canon iPF710 vs HP Designjet T1120 Review<div align="justify"><b>A0 size CAD printing</b> is the most common requirement for most of the plotter users in Architecture, Interior Design and Mechanical & Electrical engineering sectors. Generally, there are only 2 brands that compete in this market, which are <b>Canon imagePROGRAF</b> and <b>HP Designjet.</b><br />
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While the users want to make an apple to apple comparison between Canon imagePROGRAF and HP Designjet for A0 CAD printing application, they will be confused as HP resellers are comparing <b>HP Designjet T610</b> with <b>Canon iPF710</b> while the Canon resellers are comparing <b>Canon iPF710</b> with <b>HP Designjet T1120</b>.</div><div align="justify"><br />
If you are an engineering or architecture firm that require an AO size plotter for a work group of less than 10 peoples, I would recommend you to opt for either a Canon iPF710 or HP Designjet T1120 due to the reasons as below:<br />
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1. <b>Network ready</b>: </div><div align="justify"><div align="justify">Both Canon iPF710 and HP T1120 are network ready. (HP DJ 510+ and HP DJ T610 are not network ready)<br />
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</div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify">2. <b>Ink tank size</b>:</div><div align="justify">Both Canon iPF710 and HP T1120 ink tanks size are at 130ml. ( HP DJ 510+ and HP DJ T610 ink tank size are at 69ml).</div><div align="justify">Bigger ink tank size normally translate to cheaper cost per ml of ink.<br />
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</div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify">3. <b>Plotting speed</b>:</div><div align="justify">See the Canon iPF710 vs HP Designjet T1100 vs HP Designjet 500ps speed comparison video below and judge yourself.<br />
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<b>Test Conditions:</b><br />
PC Specifications: Intel Core 2 Duo 1.66GHz, 3GB RAM, Windows XP Pro SP2, USB 2.0<br />
Application Software: Autodesk SWG True View 2008<br />
Print Data: CAD image, A0 size<br />
<i>Remark: Canon and HP output CAD image print mode are regarded as equivalent in image quality. (Not default setting comparison) </i><br />
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<div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Read also:</b></span></div><div style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://trace-ability.blogspot.com/2009/12/canon-ipf755-vs-hp-designjet-t1100-vs.html">1. Canon iPF755 vs HP Designjet T1100 vs Canon iPF720 (Print Speed Comparison Video)</a></span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://trace-ability.blogspot.com/2010/05/hp-designjet-t770-vs-canon-ipf750-and.html"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2. Canon iPF755/iPF750 vs HP Designjet T770 (Print Speed Comparison Video) </span></a></span></div>Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16887797151013544047noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23724532.post-56944463437779088882009-04-26T01:42:00.000-07:002010-01-15T23:52:52.131-08:00Choosing a wide format printer & plotter<div align="justify"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWtd5Vgra3CPqitxsziDhQonKu6YtLny4W-Gba3Z1y7V-QQrAnogr9vP2IJuzkWUI-jjb0-yVks3Vf71zZL5h6rs0kfhi_ob_2lRAcdBo3K85jrN4IF6B2ky9bVR0xrmNOimnA/s1600-h/Canon+iPF710.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329001109668521154" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWtd5Vgra3CPqitxsziDhQonKu6YtLny4W-Gba3Z1y7V-QQrAnogr9vP2IJuzkWUI-jjb0-yVks3Vf71zZL5h6rs0kfhi_ob_2lRAcdBo3K85jrN4IF6B2ky9bVR0xrmNOimnA/s320/Canon+iPF710.JPG" style="display: block; height: 270px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a><br />
<div align="justify">It is not an easy task to choose a right large format printer or wide formar printer as there are many models for selection. Thus, I believe by breaking down all the popular models by print widths and specific industry, it will helps to enable the buyers to perform an apple to apple comparison. <br />
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Generally, HP and Canon are well-known in CAD application while Epson and Canon are leading the graphic arts segment.<br />
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<b>A2 Size/ CAD, GIS and 3D Paths Applications</b><br />
1. Canon iPF510 (17", 5-color, 2400X1200 dpi, 192MB RAM, Network Ready)<br />
2. HP Designjet 70 (18", 4-color, 1200X600dpi, 64MB RAM)<br />
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<b>A1 Size/ CAD, GIS & 3D Paths Application</b><br />
1. Canon iPF610 (24", 5-color, 2400X1200 dpi, 256MB RAM, Network Ready)<br />
2. HP Designjet 510 Plus (24", 4-color, 2400X1200 dpi, 160MB RAM, Optional Network)<br />
3. HP Designjet T610 (24", 6-color, 2400X1200dpi, 128MB RAM, Optional Network)<br />
4. HP Designjet T1120 (24", 6-color, 2400X1200dpi, 320MB RAM, Network Ready)<br />
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</div><div style="color: blue;"><a href="http://trace-ability.blogspot.com/2008/12/canon-ipf610-vs-hp-designjet-t610-print.html">View speed comparison video (Canon iPF610 vs. HP Designjet T610) </a><br />
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<b>A0 Size/ CAD, GIS & 3D Paths Application</b><br />
1. Canon iPF710 (36", 5-color, 2400X1200dpi, 256MB RAM, Network Ready)<br />
2. HP Designjet 51o Plus (42". 4-color, 2400X12oodpi, 160MB RAM, Optional Network)<br />
3. HP Designjet T610 (44", 6-color, 2400X1200dpi, 128MB RAM, Optional Network)<br />
4. HP Designjet T1120 (44", 6-color, 2400X1200dpi, 384MB RAM, Network Ready)<br />
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<a href="http://trace-ability.blogspot.com/2009/05/canon-ipf710-vs-hp-designjet-t1120.html">View speed comparison video (Canon iPF710 vs. HP Designjet T1100 vs. HP Designjet 500ps)</a><br />
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</div><div style="color: blue;"><a href="http://trace-ability.blogspot.com/2009/12/canon-ipf755-vs-hp-designjet-t1100-vs.html">View speed comparison video (Canon iPF755 vs. Canon iPF720 vs. HP Designjet T1100)</a><br />
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<b>A0 Size/ CAD, GIS and 3D Paths Application (Heavy Duty, suitable for copy centre or shared among a big workgroup, >10 users)</b><br />
1. Canon <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">iPF</span>810 (44", 5-color, 2400X1200<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">dpi</span>, 384MB RAM, Network Ready)<br />
2. HP <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Designjet</span> 4020 (42", 4-color, 2400X1200<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">dpi</span>, 604MB RAM, Network Ready)<br />
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<b>A2 Size/ Fine Arts, Color Proof and Professional Photography Application</b><br />
1. Canon <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">iPF</span>5100 (17", 12-color, 2400X1200<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">dpi</span>, 192MB RAM, Network Ready)<br />
2. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Epson</span> Stylus Pro 4880 (17", 8-color, 2880X1440<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">dpi</span>, 64MB RAM, Network Ready)<br />
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<b>A1 Size/ Fine Arts, Color Proofing and Professional Photography Application</b><br />
1. Canon <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">iPF</span>6100 (24", 12-color, 2400X1200<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">dpi</span>, 384MB RAM, Network Ready)<br />
2. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Epson</span> Stylus Pro 7880 (24", 8-color, 2880X1440<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">dpi</span>, 64MB RAM, Network Ready)<br />
3. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">Epson</span> Stylus Pro 7900 (24", 10-color, 2880X1440<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">dpi</span>, 256MB RAM, Network Ready)<br />
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<b>A0 to B0 Size/ Fine Arts, Color Proof and Professional Photography Application</b><br />
1. Canon <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">iPF</span>8100 (44", 12-color, 2400X1200<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">dpi</span>, 384MB RAM, Network Ready)<br />
2. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">Epson</span> Stylus Pro 9880 (44", 8-color, 2880X1440<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_17">dpi</span>, 128MB RAM, Network Ready)<br />
3. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_18">Epson</span> Stylus Pro 9900 (44", 10-color, 2880X1440<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_19">dpi</span>, 256MB RAM, Network Ready)<br />
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The above brief specifications is for easy reference purpose only. Please refer to Canon, HP and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_20">Epson</span> official brochures for detailed specifications.<br />
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<b>Other considerations</b><br />
<div style="color: blue;"><a href="http://trace-ability.blogspot.com/2010/01/large-format-printer-size-does-matter.html">1. Printer size (Footprint and width)</a><br />
</div><div style="color: blue;"><a href="http://trace-ability.blogspot.com/2009/10/canon-imageprograf-ink-cost-per-print.html">2. Cost per print (Canon imagePROGRAF Ink Cost Per Print Calculation)</a><br />
</div></div>Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16887797151013544047noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23724532.post-79419269820889055022009-04-13T01:09:00.000-07:002009-04-18T03:15:18.809-07:00Videojet CIJ Product Positioning<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8u7j3Sy-5Xi3Y8toA1m_rA_9ctjeGcuhmzx11QbcGE_T9ZEAph9Oz4kxOcv5wZhuGv181jvZTPxWPRZhpfwNcCsZyJ8mnB4q6cL4ZsBeHWNvQEASDmeq5lz5U9hZrthm2aK_N/s1600-h/Vidoejet+Excel+170i.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 145px; height: 145px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8u7j3Sy-5Xi3Y8toA1m_rA_9ctjeGcuhmzx11QbcGE_T9ZEAph9Oz4kxOcv5wZhuGv181jvZTPxWPRZhpfwNcCsZyJ8mnB4q6cL4ZsBeHWNvQEASDmeq5lz5U9hZrthm2aK_N/s320/Vidoejet+Excel+170i.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325972955164815826" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">From an ex-colleague of mine, I was told that the market share of Videojet CIJ market share (not including the ex-Willett channel) has shrunk drastically in Klang Valley region.<br /><br />When I was handling the Videojet CIJ business in Malaysia, Videojet, Imaje and Hitachi were the top 3 brand in Malaysia and Klang Valley was the strongest base that lead the numbers. If this piece of news is true, probably the ranking of Videojet CIJ in Klang Valley has gone down to bottom 3 from top 3.<br /><br />There could be several factors that contribute it:<br />1. Product positioning<br />2. Quality of the after sales support<br />3. Application knowledge of the sales team<br /><br />I would say that product positioning of Videojet is the biggest factor that caused the fall of Videojet CIJ sales in Klang Valley region. In 3 to 4 years back, Videojet Inc. positioned its range of CIJ as below:<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Common Models:</span><br />2 lines machine<br />Videojet 37 series vs Image 9020, Hitachi PB<br /><br />3 to 4 lines machine<br />Videojet Excel 170i vs Image 9040, Hitachi PX<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">High End Models:</span><br />Videojet Excel 2000- Premium for the iP65 cabinet.<br />Videojet Excel UHS- Ultra High Speed Application<br />Videojet Excel HR- Ultra fine print quality<br /><br />The problem of the product positioning as above was there is not an apple to apple comparison. Let's take the 2 lines category as example. Yes, Videojet 37e and 37plus were 2 lines CIJ printers. If the customer requirements are beyond just printing 2 lines 5x7 (7x5) matrix characters, then Videojet sales representatives would face very tough challenges to fulfil customer requirements as such:<br /><br />1. High and bold single line character print<br />2. Long print message (more than 40 characters)<br />3. Logo printing<br />4. Chinese characters printing<br />5. etc.<br /><br />I still remembered that I had requested the regional sales manager of Videojet to consider the FOB cost of machines based on the product positioning as below:<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">2-3 lines CIJ printer</span><br />Videojet Excel 170i vs. Image 9020, Hitachi PB<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">3-4 lines CIJ printer</span><br />Videojet Excel 2000 vs. Image 9040, Hitachi PX<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Supporting Models:</span><br />Videojet Excel UHS- Ultra High Speed Application<br />Videojet Excel HR- Ultra fine print quality<br /><br />My proposal was to phased out the Videojet 37 series in Malaysia and make Videojet Excel 170i as the entry level CIJ due to the reason as below:<br /><br />1. Videojet Excel 170i is very reliable. It can handles most of the application needs that require to print 2 lines only.<br />2. It is very wrong to position Videojet Excel 170i at 3 lines printer as the line speed in 3 lines printing is just too slow (17 meter per minute) to cope with most of production line speed.<br /><br />Even this proposal did not gone through, but the proposed product positioning of mine was used as the bible for all the sales persons as using the right model to compete with the competitors is the most critical step to win a deal.<br /><br />It is a need for the Videojet distributors (Videojet channel) to seriously look into the product positioning and ride on the new opportunity with the new line up from Videojet 1000 Line.<br /></div>Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16887797151013544047noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23724532.post-34053278628914611192009-03-09T02:56:00.000-07:002009-03-20T16:23:13.541-07:00Canon EOS Experience Seminar at Ipoh, 2008<div align="justify"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314054375925134098" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTEvHu6m-wrzfGNsCdNvSOiPv9h-Xp7GroT2zT94XgaYhQN8g_nEgMHASw-hT5ArMI-KbHPVmT-SITInKZ0SmlM65EfoSH5PL07Uu68wP_pPEVfrvTCwCb8AtCP0kQEJ7GC6HE/s320/EOS+Ipoh_iPF6100.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div align="justify">Canon <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">EOS</span> Experience Seminar is not something new for many Malaysian photography enthusiasts. This event is normally takes place in a hotel’s hall with a mini studio setup for portrait shooting. As usual, you will be able to witness how professional portrait is being captured, preview and direct print via the Canon <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">imagePROGRAF</span> large format printer.<br /><br />In the past, Canon <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">iPF</span>5000 (17”) was featured for demonstration of large format printing at the seminar. This round, the award winning Canon <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">iPF</span>6100 (24”) was displayed at the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">EOS</span> Experience Seminar at <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Ipoh</span> in conjunction with the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">pre</span>-launch preview of the Canon <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">EOS</span> 5D Mark II.</div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314042930861526466" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3qY5_DKlqGkHlOQuhEWt9b4LzOs-aq9ijk3T9ttiWUpqpv4lIhN7F7dV4Ig7bvuL9knQRvBHMaOSocfgFIdIOFMAzaspLauLXa1zcAlZWrEUi6iJ_4zXA9hT_EozNUI2yBi82/s320/portraits_3.JPG" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314041914456878946" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHwyR0Kq7swWoyfbd8IKqodbK4Kyp1Kf70f6OJ53Eat0kHbH4Fs8xqta9rwiWeiE67v8pZ5sCqIrLcDOaEXIdH8w0feugDfezFWe63viwSC5nKTEIuEIL0HYKJK3Jr7LSpqX4B/s320/portraits_2.JPG" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314053966612118290" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD-ZHx0AosVOODVkFbvKTTctiivzgQuoxx1bLqSwRfkJ3iLCNPA4G8BPdht7lqL1YBk08pKIPQg2lasX6ZilOK07PG7AC71T2XW3ud7XICmuvGRPNCxtAORsr4cd0KyubbXNia/s320/bridal+portraits.JPG" border="0" />Breathtaking photos (especially portraits) were displayed at the seminar hall allowing participants to review before the seminar start and during the tea break time. Most of them were the print-outs of Canon <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">iPF</span>5000 and Canon <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">iPF</span>5100.</div><div align="justify"><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314053036413256530" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDm_VmVHx7jdQae0RbcvqzhyphenhyphenLT8lJNt5XSjEziEjyksF9-UymE-4tpyRJbGNQxUpM6iXzq7FSC_LRdGXnJATKTSrARrr81Ul7rnmkdhVo9Yk8Lygm6uJuMZPtu1xMI7SRldM4x/s320/zoom+lens+showcase.JPG" border="0" /></div>Besides photos, full set of Canon <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">EOS</span> lens were displayed for testing.<br /><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314052965801357378" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgi8RqsbDGUdbLXYbSG5G2Bxb4vj932VsiipVF28XyymQF5Gl8v8LQQ7UnCl32tmMdqtz9pnvDn29O2xlnhH25_AqSZQcb0bqhcPDFVDaa0TpZ83Ur-fGT9Y-r3spySMX9gu-F/s320/presentation+at+EOS+Seminar.JPG" border="0" /> <div>Main speaker, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">Kaz</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">Chua</span> was presenting the proper techniques of portrait shooting with Canon <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">EOS</span> Digital SLR. (The Canon <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">iPF</span>6100 was <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">placed</span> in-front of the stage)</div><div></div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314052811350503426" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZHl8M9qfaejKD7CQhWBe5HYDfTxrl4yNMZS9bT9s9AP0IGy-3LRL6fdQyAJOn0gBWJLMw8fAuZvXWzGCo5dp9YA5dGDFmbofMFKtFbs18DrpI15q7U_mbNk5HU-5y7lrG9DwJ/s320/model+posing_indoor.JPG" border="0" /></div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314039898819547746" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiMHkW4TF2oa-PUQpbTk__1ii0GCkKtlgUNSCX5i5xA6yxZ3Lt4SCUZjTWW9pB4e9CMxLQMEtjAcUzmIz3iYpQe_tGfA7gQ3kWsnAhqjnYqTGVqvV3OPxOpczBz_2piYl6hn6y/s320/Model+posing_outdoor1.JPG" border="0" /></div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314038851159616930" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjLIl8mYYtHQ6HmEMr8tWYhntNkuSwW17latR43kGiQXkXXDPKmhQq0k6AknEIghQmC5uVNKzZ9O7KzFcC2LeFW4FA_fIr7b3kX1a853npE8qeuuNajp-PvoMXsFwcQ7r0rsMp/s320/Model+posing_outdoor.JPG" border="0" /></div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314052884412706850" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP_fs8KecLTGh0NkxtQJvUnc1J3BRdvGutSOnqPEFBexvWdhp_3crPTv7_8gEhvRnS70is_dj1vWB6EJezTtDSBLVg4vS7s5hCDU5Qv0orWKC47HYL0F-zvfWyr_i7xrA7fhG2/s320/model+posing_indoor_1.JPG" border="0" /></div><div><br />After all the theory, there was a photo shooting contest. 3 models were posing at both indoor and outdoor of the Heritages hotel for the participants to take the best shots. All 3 models were on sexy dressings with high heels. Their seductive poses had been non-stop capturing by all the digital <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">SLRs</span> for almost 90 minutes.</div><div><div><div><div><div></div><div>(All of them are <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17">Ipoh</span> girls, and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_18">Ipoh</span> girls are well known with the fair skin and sweet look.)</div><div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314054560530938466" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQwuaByIHnuN2lwacDftJtf5_SwJJ_qBOU3e6DZ2-2L2NTs8fTjglARHi8ERRVk7vwJ8D_ogLtKWi5jRD2vY54bRRHXAFhBBiAxEdWVUXWqDP3-JpWVKkQDvEMA6OOBp4ON5cP/s320/model+posing_indoor_demo.JPG" border="0" /></div><div><div>After the lunch break, it is the demonstration of portrait taking from <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_19">Kaz</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_20">Chua</span>. A professional model with bridal dressing was on stage, it's show time.</div><div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314054679025392306" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgijw3bWpvtF6in8M6q8GMP9TTVmMFvNDuiMLS9IDoS7sx4nhXk9xTpCh1Zvu65_w1UGEN8nWaxpbZ4d0jt4Tn5Okz0zYQP0zdxJ0wADiqLuATZ-ySBl12B_VszlrP2JmUAd_JA/s320/model+posing_indoor_demo_1.JPG" border="0" />Pictures taken were preview on-screen. Contrast was adjusted and yes, it is ready to send print now. (No touch-up)<br /><div align="justify"><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314054201033083650" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAidYUuEMGjQMlKIHHAVSjaJ-gPKGh-_O2Frmz4jU-Xeuhdg3C_zvbCpyimow2RhsBGn_ZMj7QAjoGVx2P-SWQ1Ra9fNF8CqBB2JZZ-ZTiawzipp9MWYHu4Nlq5ZTGd9KPPaqV/s320/Canon+iPF6100+at+EOS+Seminar.JPG" border="0" /></div><div>The beautiful portrait was printing by the Canon <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_21">iPF</span>6100. Be patient, it just take a little while.</div><div><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314053648358613746" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1kGamIPzJM73ThuAc4bHJm04C3Pw9Bw-ppGS8QMe34GLxx0jcfG_4vgjPB__Q5ZEA3HDs5XjAl1CnZecb8U6UcqITrjU9uxtq7nqROOG3-Nef6LQjzc_MUxplswl4-Gblp8S_/s320/Amber+Chia+look-a-like+model.JPG" border="0" />The lady model was showing the large format print-out on stage. (Looks like Amber <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_22">Chia</span> yeah?)</div><div><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5314052674182458626" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaOOBBwjCi9gDOk1BKEuimAfjL_oylmID9wJKl8acQ_CntO5q4modHXXc25tj4RRXB1Oh8C0qVzdJFHIxQlQzQRBgwljqY67oIz_8bNb8Yb8u39-jnDJ9s-QfkG43XfZOcaVNP/s320/James+Khor+explaning.JPG" border="0" />James <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_23">Khor</span>, Managing Director of <a href="http://trace-ability.blogspot.com/2008/12/plot-tech-services-m-sdn-bhd-one-stop.html">Plot-tech Services (M) <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_24">Sdn</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_25">Bhd</span></a> was <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_26">explaining</span> on the technique to setup a large format printer for excellent quality printing. </div><div><br /><div></div><div>The show end at around 5:00pm and all the portraits of the Amber <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_27">Chia</span> look-alike model all went missing.</div></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div>Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16887797151013544047noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23724532.post-91096752898718309442009-03-01T02:49:00.000-08:002009-03-01T03:07:02.679-08:00Similarity between Canon imagePROGRAF in large format inkjet printer and Hitachi PX inkjet printer in continuous inkjet printer<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDbA_xE-WBoAC8iTEkBQ7DD9R-g_Aca8IVLLdj4zRfouw0TqB_c8q7vX449k1YQ6nYnMCEm5-hDr6Ro-KcuzkotwufmjOMQGaD6G2g39N1ibt30qicCkQJVkg58lBBbdx-85Uf/s1600-h/Hitachi+PXR+and+Canon+iPF710.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308172439808456930" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 220px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDbA_xE-WBoAC8iTEkBQ7DD9R-g_Aca8IVLLdj4zRfouw0TqB_c8q7vX449k1YQ6nYnMCEm5-hDr6Ro-KcuzkotwufmjOMQGaD6G2g39N1ibt30qicCkQJVkg58lBBbdx-85Uf/s320/Hitachi+PXR+and+Canon+iPF710.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="justify">There are a few similar characteristics of between Canon <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">imagePROGRAF</span> large format <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">inkjet</span> printer (<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">LFP</span>) and Hitachi PX continuous <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">inkjet</span> printer (<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">CIJ</span>) in term of product marketing and positioning.<br /><br /><strong>1. Late comers to the respective competing markets</strong><br />Hitachi <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">CIJ</span> printer was introduced way after <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">CIJ</span> giant like <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Videojet</span>, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Imaje</span>, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Linx</span> and Domino were dominating the industrial marking and coding market. Similarly, Canon large format printer was introduced decades after HP conquered the CAD and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">GIS</span> market while <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">Epson</span> was so well-known in color proofing and photography market.<br /><br /><strong>2. Versatility of the product in meeting multiple applications expectations</strong><br />Hitachi uses the PB model to compete in 2 lines application while its PX-R model to compete with models like <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">Videojet</span> Excel 170i, Excel 2000, Excel <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">UHS</span> (Ultra High Speed) and to the extend of challenging the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">Videojet</span> 43s, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">Videojet</span> 46s as well as <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">Videojet</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17">IPro</span> and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_18">Videojet</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_19">IPro</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_20">XHS</span>.<br /><br />Canon <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_21">iPF</span>710 is competing with HP <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_22">Designjet</span> 500 series, HP <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_23">Designjet</span> T610, HP <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_24">Designjet</span> T1100 as well as HP <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_25">Designjet</span> 4000 until the launch of Canon <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_26">iPF</span>810 and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_27">iPF</span>820 that cater for high end CAD market.<br /><br /><strong>3. Challenging the market leaders</strong><br />Hitachi <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_28">inkjet</span> printer has established its installed base where it become no.2 in most of the regions within 5 years and declared as no.1 in most of the region at this moment.<br /><br />Canon <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_29">imagePROGRAF</span> large format <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_30">inkjet</span> printer is well-known with its printing speed and line accuracy. It has earned its reputation as well as registered remarkable market share in most of the regions. According to the market research information, Canon <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_31">iPF</span> large format printer is growing out pace the market size growth.</div>Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16887797151013544047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23724532.post-50250562960562060782009-02-27T02:02:00.000-08:002009-02-27T02:05:40.833-08:00Us President Barack Obama's Official Photo<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhglOBVbsOqcJ-8FZaI4aS9JTFDzgA46rRgX9VgPbnZHuqY6CgHvTJas5MzyCk5Fsn3bdsEpxMopP_njEOoWwPbWJjDLJ7q_8ZSw4fT4uRmfPKRT6pg-MbuMb_YRIRwcJ5u_lgG/s1600-h/Us+President+Barack+Obama%27s+Official+Photo.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307415954279174770" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 234px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhglOBVbsOqcJ-8FZaI4aS9JTFDzgA46rRgX9VgPbnZHuqY6CgHvTJas5MzyCk5Fsn3bdsEpxMopP_njEOoWwPbWJjDLJ7q_8ZSw4fT4uRmfPKRT6pg-MbuMb_YRIRwcJ5u_lgG/s320/Us+President+Barack+Obama%27s+Official+Photo.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="justify">The first time a US President’s official portrait was taken with a digital camera. The photo was taken on January 13, 2009 by a newly appointed official White House photographer, Pete Souza.</div><div align="justify"><br />According to the reliable source, official photo of US President Barack Obama was taken with the Canon EOS 5D Mark II. There is no disclosure of information on what printer was used to print the portrait of US President Barack Obama. Possibly it was printed by the Canon iPF8100 or iPF9100 as well.</div>Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16887797151013544047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23724532.post-19223055165201112242009-02-17T05:57:00.000-08:002009-02-18T01:44:00.310-08:00Live Demonstration of Canon ImageCLASS Laser AiO Multi Functions Printer<div align="justify"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEXSuzyn5rX0eRbl0Snttl6VTpDFxGLBMBB2Xvlljej8vGbs2NnkPYUa6u8iJyDpAj-7c8DHrdvrgoOlJBu484Ngo3cjE32pOlTzQSamWXzED2GHzsGoEX4GdKgCYRAvxQ4m2q/s1600-h/Imageclass+line+up+%40+CCS+Midvalley.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303767346069148946" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEXSuzyn5rX0eRbl0Snttl6VTpDFxGLBMBB2Xvlljej8vGbs2NnkPYUa6u8iJyDpAj-7c8DHrdvrgoOlJBu484Ngo3cjE32pOlTzQSamWXzED2GHzsGoEX4GdKgCYRAvxQ4m2q/s320/Imageclass+line+up+%40+CCS+Midvalley.JPG" border="0" /></a> <em>‘Seeing is believing’</em>, this is what we normally heard of. Unfortunately, we are unable to witness the performance of printers like large format printers or laser AiO (All-in-one) multi functions (Fax-print-copy-scan-network) printers before a purchase decision is being made.<br /><br />What can we rely on for decision making and comparison a part from seeing the live demonstrations? Yes, the alternate resources are brochures, specifications sheets, and advise from the counter sales persons. The questions are how reliable are they and how well can you understand the jargons used in those materials?<br /><br />Due to the concern of the above mentioned, I had actually posted 2 write-ups on where you can witness the live performance Canon iPF8100, iPF710, iPF810 and iPF9000 in Klang Valley at this blogs.<br /><br />For this round, I am going share with you the Canon imageCLASS MF4300 series key competencies as well as and where are the retail outlets that can you see, touch and try the Canon ImageCLASS laser AIO series like MF4320d, MF4350d, MF4370dn and MF4380dn,<br /><br />Competitive Advantages of the new Canon imageCLASS MF4300s:<br />1. Copy and Print Speed at >20pages per minute (A4) depending on models<br />2. Print Resolution: 1200dpi X 600dpi<br />3. Copy Resolution: 600dpi X 600dpi<br />4. Auto-duplex print by standard<br />5. Productivity by UFRII Lt and Duplex ADF (MF4380dn)<br />6. Fastest warm-up time (less than 10 seconds)<br />7. FCOT (less than 9 seconds)<br />8. Quick recovery time from sleep mode (less than 2 seconds)<br />9. Energy saving with lowest power consumption (approx. 3W)<br />10. Environment top runner (TEC Rating from 0.8 – 1.05 kWh/wk depending on models)<br />11. Compact in size<br /><br /><p align="justify"><br /><strong>Retail spots for Canon imageCLASS MF4300s demonstrations:</strong></p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303767648740456210" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPMInQ1T1Ir8pg4bIgqtuuEIA1eg04K74HunXv06hftdD-LO1F_rb3W59KpQpgKhaDB55W53yXCs21KznG9X1Wrn4Rc28Y7Jzms-cED30fozfvhk4TI4XL7J7SjlVS6QXQlEjJ/s320/Shop+front+view+%40+CCS+Midvalley.JPG" border="0" /><br /><p align="justify"><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><strong>Canon Lifestyle Concept Stores @ Mid Valley Megamall Kuala Lumpur</strong><br />Lot S-051, 2nd Floor,<br />Mid Valley Megamall, Mid Valley City,<br />Lingkaran Syed Putra, 59200 Kuala Lumpur.<br />Tel : +603-2282 7037<br />Fax : +603-2284 9563<br />Contact Person: Mr Peter Choo<br />E-mail: acc@fotokem.intranet.com.my<br /><br /><strong>Canon Lifestyle Concept Stores @Pavilion, Kuala Lumpur</strong><br />Lot 5.30,<br />Pavilion Kuala Lumpur,<br />168, Jalan Bukit Bintang<br />55100 Kuala Lumpur.<br />Tel: +603-2144 6200<br />Fax: +603-2144 6201<br />Contact Person: Mr Jacky Ho<br /><br /><strong>Canon Lifestyle Concept Stores @1 Utama, Bandar Utama, Petaling Jaya</strong><br />LG 315B, Lower Ground Floor,<br />1 Utama Shopping Centre,<br />47800 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.<br />Tel: +603-7726 8861<br />Email: digilux@streamyx.com<br />Contact Person: Ms. Kok Wai Fong</span></p><p align="justify"><strong>Stone-Mashe Sdn Bhd @ Taman Danau Desa, KL</strong><br />9G Jalan 5/109F,<br />Plaza Danau 2<br />58100 Kuala Lumpur<br />Tel: +603-7984 4668, +6016-3100 103<br />Email: Jeremy@stone-mashe.com<br />Contact Person: Jeremy Cheong</p></div>Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16887797151013544047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23724532.post-90594171673754513052009-02-12T00:21:00.000-08:002014-01-10T22:38:44.495-08:00Large format printers for copy centres<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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What are the large format printing services that the consumers are expecting? Basically, the services are as below:</div>
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1. Plan printing and copying (black & white, color)<br />
2. CAD plotting.<br />
3. Architectural drawings.<br />
4. Posters printing.<br />
5. Photos printing.<br />
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By knowing the market expectations, it is not difficult for the copy centres business owner to choose the right large format printers.<br />
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Ideally, a unit of Canon iPF810 (5-color) and a unit of Canon iPF8100 (12-color) are the complete solution to cope with the market requirement. The Canon iPF810 (44”) is the answer for both high quality and high speed for CAD, GIS and 3D printing applications. The Canon imagePROGRAF is still one of the highest speed wide format printers which able to print A1 and A0 size in draft mode in approximately 25 seconds and 56 seconds respectively. In short, the Canon iPF810 is the answer for plan printing and copying (both black & white and color), CAD plotting and architectural drawings.<br />
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Posters and photos printing applications are falls under Canon iPF8100 territory. The 12-color Canon imagePROGRAF series (Canon iPF8100, 44” and Canon iPF9100, 60”) is delivering superb print quality by the 2400dpi high resolution output. With the unique feature that measures the concentration change in printed patch chart using the internal processor and adapts by creating collection table based on the concentration characteristic readings. This can reduce the variation that can occur when using multiple printers and achieves dependable color reproduction.<br />
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High capacity ink tanks (ink cartridges) in 700ml are available for both Canon iPF810 and iPF8100. This enable the copy centres to be cost competitive as you are paying for inks instead of the packaging of ink cartridges.<br />
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<u><b>Note: </b></u><br />
Canon iPF810 has been replaced by iPF815<br />
Canon iPF8100 has been replaced by iPF8410<br />
Canon iPF9100 has been replaced by iPF9410 </div>
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Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16887797151013544047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23724532.post-59654733164865150952009-02-07T18:52:00.000-08:002009-06-07T15:34:16.808-07:00The objectives of The Industrial Marking & Coding and Large Format Printing Technologies Blog<div align="justify"><em>“Marco, I am in the midst of locating the speed comparison video that between Canon, HP and Epson large format printer from your website, can you help?”</em><br /><br />One of the most reputable large format printer channel partners called me while I was driving back from work. He was calling me from Melacca as he wanted to show the speed performance of Canon 12-color series to his prospected customer who is running a production print business.<br /><br />The phone call has given me utmost recognition and encouragement. It helps to remind me to be consistent in updating this blog and not forgetting the objectives of starting this website.<br /><br />I started this website with 2 main objectives.<br /><br />Objective 1: Posting informative write-ups and product reviews to share with users or potential buyers who are doing research and comparison via the Internet.<br /><br />Objective 2: Make use of this website as a tool for field sales representative to utilise some content which is useful as sales & marketing tools.<br /><br />Do you find this website informative and useful?</div>Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16887797151013544047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23724532.post-29142357446179363482009-01-12T00:38:00.000-08:002009-02-07T18:14:03.494-08:00The VJ1510- A compliment for Videojet Excel series?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTKzNMdwrbxo4hdwcqOACmZ5Bp6s49I-42oUAi4TAl-TM3S-0VHvodDhtJe8ZR-FlYV2jHK4D8VrTWqO20jMLFwnVAHRCzd8drtYWeJLc-kPXUsgVtsAjjloJKz_rucPq8M7ug/s1600-h/Videojet+1510.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290330747498444914" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTKzNMdwrbxo4hdwcqOACmZ5Bp6s49I-42oUAi4TAl-TM3S-0VHvodDhtJe8ZR-FlYV2jHK4D8VrTWqO20jMLFwnVAHRCzd8drtYWeJLc-kPXUsgVtsAjjloJKz_rucPq8M7ug/s320/Videojet+1510.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="justify">During the quarter 4 of 2008, all the distributors of Videojet Inc. were delighted because the new pump driven and mobile CIJ, VJ1510 is made available for them to market at the respective region.<br /><br />You may be asking that a pump driven and mobile CIJ is nothing new, why were they so excited?<br /><br />Yes. You’re right that this is nothing new. In fact the VJ1510 has got nothing to shout about. But, this is probably the first pump driven and mobile CIJ that these channel partners of Videojet Inc. are authorised to sell.<br /><br />These channel partners of Videojet are all these while selling the air driven Excel series and 37 series. Even after the merger of Videojet with Willett, Videojet is maintaining dual-channel where the Videojet channel is selling the air driven CIJs while the Willett channel is pushing the pump driven CIJs like Videojet 43s, Videojet 46s, Willett 430 and etc.<br /><br />The VJ1510 is positioned as a high end CIJ where the price level is above the Videojet Excel 170i, Videojet 43s and VJ1310. But considering the actual requirement of the CIJ marking and coding application, the feature of VJ1510 is way above market expectation, so does the cost of machine.<br /><br />The question of mine is if the Videojet Excel series is phasing out? Or the VJ1510 is just a compliment to the Videojet Excel series product line up? Will it end up like the Videojet IPro series? The times will tell...</div>Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16887797151013544047noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23724532.post-87460476645819879442008-12-10T17:30:00.000-08:002008-12-10T19:13:00.757-08:00Plot-tech Services (M) Sdn Bhd- One Stop Large Format Printers Showroom<div align="justify"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ_RwCa3jenGiWgdZs-teGu6kDJuO58VY0SsTzwL2JwbWRr1xlX-7I9KLhyphenhyphen01andsKiAAw8QO-vQ4yaJpSEJ5tS0KrnXTqZmxJWzDP1bjt-_Rk4QLdmU_AeFRQe28myEDd_u_R/s1600-h/Plot-tech+front.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278361662757316962" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ_RwCa3jenGiWgdZs-teGu6kDJuO58VY0SsTzwL2JwbWRr1xlX-7I9KLhyphenhyphen01andsKiAAw8QO-vQ4yaJpSEJ5tS0KrnXTqZmxJWzDP1bjt-_Rk4QLdmU_AeFRQe28myEDd_u_R/s320/Plot-tech+front.JPG" border="0" /></a><em>'Seeing is believing'</em>, due to this belief, the founder of Plot-tech Services (M) Sdn Bhd, James Khor has setup a large (wide) format printers showroom at a 4 storey premise in Sri Petaling, Kuala Lumpur in year 2002.<br /><div><div><div><div><br /><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278353847000894498" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_rtshY3dxVsA_2jurPARQNGcqAq2MOuzglHYSXNM3v1suH1XlWEKICb4naq9pey8GVjL2ZIpCJQOa5nktvcgocM0jgFworwwgBrauZ34EXeJZgy4i0mDS6QGPjDJiIGRLRx7e/s320/Canon+iPF+line+up.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div align="justify">The line-up of Canon imagePROGRAF large format printers are display at the showroom and ready for test run. The picture shows the Canon imagePROGRAF iPF9000 (left), Canon imagePROGRAF iPF 810 (centre), and Canon ImagePROGRAF iPF 710 (right).</div></div><div><br /><div align="justify"></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278354716330079698" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1mzN_nt5ha0Q5KPtY92vo3B5al1lyYXj0yL_-wf9R22LKHJ9gLDOHYLuK2VwnsUmafCZhsTG9sbTDVFF2IoUtW_UVuUK496B7GhzEIgRR7G6vId8XNevdnrykK0ciOeR3q9t0/s320/HP+designjet.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div align="justify">Besides Canon brand, Plot-tech also showcase HP and Epson large format printers. </div><div align="justify"> </div><br /><div align="justify"></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278359086960061730" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1uItzMSXyaPsPZFr0Hbf1rZtgPd4MLIKc94qJedQfga3J8B1pcCONiusr8Dj06kqWzdSBf3mQfS5Q4V5fe1ariBwJ7lwCjJhe90nqzCNnAzxNHMUJz7Zyirr28ytEd0oDmUmI/s320/Contex+scanner+and+iPF.JPG" border="0" /><br />A part from large format printing, solution like large format scanning is also setup and ready for demonstration at the showroom.<br /><br /><div align="justify"><em>'We will recommend the best solutions that suite customer requirements as each brand has got its strength in vary applications.'</em> James Khor believes that business relationship is built on trust, hence offering what customers needs is the top priority of Plot-tech Services.</div><div></div><div></div><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div align="justify"></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278357203419973282" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihKblHGtKjvmBn7ilG69pVXs9m29ciGrHbSWT0PjeWLIDjxJLcpU96cCyNogvJq37-2YwZcPoOqT2l89nWSbMYQ005hImmPKXXDCqS8X6rcVQ5GT3yL4FDdOY1zJKkfxRSCEeX/s320/ink+tanks.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div align="justify">To offer excellent customer services to customers, supplies such as ink tanks, maintenance accessories, media & papers and etc are available ex-stock to walk-in and call-in customers. </div><br /><br /><div align="justify"></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278358318207206290" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQfoVtdqitpX0Obbkng0ZhcKc4mMmTrDFouZO4tNPojhUy_71Y3T0XuHhBv6ctFCS8NEKeSrjBzr7fefJuABLcv4h6vjZ6QLv4-vp0BOxJ4mJjsjZfM7rLtaib6OLkE_oEGClE/s320/Media+and+Papers.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify">Value added services like color profiling for monitor, printer and paper are available upon request. With proper profiling, what the users can achieve is not only outstanding print quality but also save in ink consumption.</div></div><br /><div><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278359523700438354" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidY7DSMh4KQYynF5flnBA7SZ8-_2dYYdoTt-HjFpXJuaYk_AvCMFbJgv5f7eef2f_nCmW8F1m4s5weCRCXQgzC6PPRm-s1oX7L27sN6Y5jOcvGI0SbgT_QUSaUNEwT0nSJDcFV/s320/iPF9000.JPG" border="0" />Canon imagePROGRAF iPF9000, 12-color large format inkjet printer is uses as the production printer at Plot-tech to fulfil all the printing services like poster, banner, banting and name card printing.</div><br /><div></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Contact details:</span></div><div></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><strong>Plot-tech Services (M) Sdn Bhd</strong></span></div><div></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Address:</span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;">25-G Jalan Radin Anum,</span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Sri Petaling,</span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;">57000 Kuala Lumpur,</span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Malaysia</span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Tel: +603-9059 5331/ +6019-224 5861</span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Fax:+603-9059 6331/ +603-9059 6221</span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Email:</span><a href="mailto:lasertec@streamyx.com"><span style="font-family:times new roman;">lasertec@streamyx.com</span></a></div><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278364785380438482" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 309px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXFHVoCNK2IrurRHTybCdTcAyshlr-PwxnztO3VWEL76Xt9qXvU1whYKvDmGeD7evEdEdoQrkhUONgQ38Ioo2wZXNX8UPPCzUVFhEJ5vl2q_JAnpppMrQ7QJ0_2j8oo7Zar9yn/s400/map-to-plot-tech_1.jpg" border="0" /> <div> </div></div></div></div>Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16887797151013544047noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23724532.post-76870241946152763762008-12-09T01:08:00.000-08:002011-05-01T07:33:12.494-07:00Canon iPF610 vs HP Designjet T610 Review (Print Speed Comparison)<div align="justify">CAD drawings are something that an engineering draftman got to deal with in daily basis. I still remember that while I was working with a Swedish based liquid food processing company 6 months ago, plant layout printings in CAD by large format printer is a very useful material for reference.<br />
</div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify">The plant drawings are very important for proposal submission, scheduled engineering discussion, troubleshooting, project meetings and so forth. And due to that most of the critical meetings are held due to breakdown or adhoc issues, a high speed CAD printer is really needed to meet the users expectations. </div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify">Printing speed is very important due to the frequent changes in customer requirements and tight schedule. To be efficient, we need to have a drawing in hand to address all the issues and see the entire picture/ scenario clearer. <br />
</div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify">Canon iPF610 and HP Designjet T610 are both A1 size printers. This apple to apple comparison will tells which model to go for if time is crucial for you.</div><br />
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<strong>Test Conditions:</strong><br />
PC Specifications: <em>Intel Core 2 Duo 1.66GHz, 3GB RAM, Windows XP Pro SP2, USB 2.0</em><br />
Application Software: <em>Autodesk SWG True View 2008</em><br />
Print Data: <em>CAD image, A1 size</em><br />
Remark: <em>Canon and HP output CAD image print mode are regarded as equivalent in image quality. (Not default setting comparison).</em>Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16887797151013544047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23724532.post-54370118586505990092008-11-12T01:51:00.000-08:002008-11-17T02:10:00.174-08:00Print Speed Comparison (Canon imagePROGRAF iPF9000s vs. HP Z6100)<div align="justify">Printing speed is very crucial for large format printers users in production printing industry. The printers will be able to gain competitiveness if the factory is equipped with high performance and high speed large format printers.<br /><br /></div><div align="justify">It is common that prospected buyers of large format printer (wide format printer) confused and facing difficulties in identifying the actual printing speed of the large format printer as variables like print data size, computer specifications, application software, interface, etc will be determining the printing speed.</div><div align="justify"><br />Hence, the video is comparing both 8 colors large format printer namely Canon <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">imagePROGRAF</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">iPF</span>9000s and HP Z6100 side by side under the same conditions to obtain the actual speed difference between these 2 printers.<br /><br /><em><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwQ_jwmcU12-5NqjmAEUSRPPnIPQKDH6E-RFKox1w2NU9D0Q2j86xR5bdm6oQjpYAVWthRbTYoG2KM' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br /><strong></strong></em><br /><strong>Canon <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">iPF</span>9000s vs. HP Z6100</strong><br />PC Specifications: Intel Core 2 Duo 1.66GHz, 3GB RAM, Windows <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">XP</span> Pro SP2, Ethernet<br />Application Software: Adobe Illustrator CS2<br />Print Data: 914.4mm X 1371.6mm, 351MB, enlarged by 161% </div>Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16887797151013544047noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23724532.post-17046698621978187152008-10-17T21:00:00.001-07:002008-10-17T21:17:33.367-07:00Canon ImagePROGRAF iPF8100 at Profoto-Online, KL<div align="justify">Photography enthusiasts will probably invest in a photo printer like Canon PIXMAPro9000 (A3 size) or Epson Stylus Photo R2880 (A3 size). To the extreme, probably putting a 17” or 24” large format printer like Canon ImagePROGRAF 5100 (17”) or Canon ImagePROGRAF 6100 (24”) at home may be still possible. But what if you have got some really precious shots that you would like to print it out to serve as wallpaper and stuff like that which require bigger printer? The answer is you have no choice but to send your picture to a prints centre.<br /><br />Why photographers opt to own an photo printer which costs a couple of thousands rather getting a prints centre to print them out? It is because in order to print a quality photo, a quality inkjet printer is not only the answer, factors like paper selection, color profiling, paper profiling, quality of visual device (monitor) and knowledge of the operator are contributing to the quality of print.<br /><br />Thus, it is a need to introduce quality prints centre in Malaysia as well as disclosing locations where Canon ImagePROGRAFs are show case around this country. </div><div align="justify"> </div><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5258341474626302818" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIEkArs2fHGGkDKZuV_pVy8UW122Z7W58L-p2L3QWo8J8mJOCBu4lP89OBNoOS_SNtC3QONTA012iUqvVtt6BdKadFTBvHcWhusHxAU0eUxlDBh_pWdS0Ekl-BTvktFheeE9F9/s320/Profoto+outlet.JPG" border="0" /><br />Profoto-online is a professional prints centre located at Maju Junction Mall, Kuala Lumpur. They specialize in professional graphic arts printing on canvas and archival paper. </p><p align="justify"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5258339283235782658" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgiHVhTd0aFrlLqn0m-oH8Y9ozUOF31ccpre9vywFkAqS7VmczSNunPVVFZ2bmgqaFjF1HFA5VX6fhlJOAe9tQRGbHpOzfacKEqJ1_O9oFP4w5bQXuU0C34lUUfrmQrR_OK5MY/s320/Art+gallery.JPG" border="0" /><br />The interior decoration of the prints centre looks very much like an arts gallery where portraits, picture and bunting are displayed properly. </p><p><br /></p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5258340032647988626" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkSxnxEezOecmxw4uCYnCycmU38EGY-yzj9IOzDUqFCNYTqMUJ8B7I8SnjTCXlsFQTDIL0Vbzl9D-LR775CNFpxh1qH44rTKbMxXQkicC30ZINaZX5V8JlIk9TtWhPz2Oz2ke3/s320/main+model.JPG" border="0" /> <p align="justify">Again, the classic Canon shot (Canon EOS DSLR) and print (Canon ImagePROGRAF) photo is printed at 44" wide for showcase. The picture is printed with direct camera connection, no touch up and so fort. </p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5258341069383656562" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNmIhqEmnxp8aP5iwmWvVHCWHAq7EOJflZHKaaP5i2bRJZ6cgSYBMkVds_ntL2M4_hn7ZzM5_nsd02pWpndZ9idSmhr35za9Jv88WmmJk9sRQS_PQHSTwKMU0lUqjsDTLpzwDw/s320/iPF8100.JPG" border="0" /><br />A brand new Canon ImagePROGRAF 8100 (12-colours) Canon large format inkjet printer is parked at the corner of the outlet for prints production and display.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2j2b4hW_XtbQq2mZyZRSP0QZF2jmlKQIxMKhnASy5xGyvBe1j_qBpqdfseRjSXheVxIMCygFc4GqBnWMdw-c3NiSI4O9si349FJRrf0hjOcou9Hgi331hE3KyR1eNsWFQ8zEJ/s1600-h/maju+junction+map.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5258342022669131490" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2j2b4hW_XtbQq2mZyZRSP0QZF2jmlKQIxMKhnASy5xGyvBe1j_qBpqdfseRjSXheVxIMCygFc4GqBnWMdw-c3NiSI4O9si349FJRrf0hjOcou9Hgi331hE3KyR1eNsWFQ8zEJ/s320/maju+junction+map.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">Contact details:<br />Profoto-Online<br />20 & 21 Maju Junction Mall<br />Jalan Sultan Ismail<br />50250 Kuala Lumpur<br /><br />Hotline: 013-247 2744, 012-646 1766, 012-236 0047<br /><br />Email: </span><a href="mailto:info@profoto-online.com"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;">info@profoto-online.com</span></a>Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16887797151013544047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23724532.post-60540459583117236522008-10-02T06:20:00.000-07:002008-10-02T06:27:46.243-07:00Filter element coding with Videojet Excel 2000<div align="justify"><strong>Background<br /></strong>A filter manufacturer is looking for an industrial inkjet printer to print product description, product code, batch number and a simple logo at the filter element.<br /><br /><strong>Application</strong><br />The filter element is made up of semi porous material, hence industrial inkjet like continuous inkjet printer (CIJ) and large character inkjet (Xaar technology) could be considered.<br /><br />The well known no.1 CIJ brand, Videojet model Excel 2000 (4 lines print) with 16-8700Q alcohol based ink was proposed as the primary option to the manufacturer.<br /><br />Ale X1, a Xaar technology based large character inkjet printer was the alternate option. The printer is capable to run with alcohol based ink and deliver a 17mm height print message.<br /><br />Both options were suitable to fulfil the manufacturer requirement. It is very much depends on the manufacturer priority as below:<br />1. Superb print quality (Ale X1)<br />2. User friendliness (Videojet Excel 2000)<br />3. Low cost per print (Vidoejet Excel 2000)<br />4. Low maintenance cost (Ale X1)<br /><br /><strong>Solution</strong><br />Videojet Excel 2000 was chosen after thorough consideration from the customer. Even though customer was very impressed with the print sample of Ale X1, but the print quality of Videojet Excel 2000 has also met their requirement.<br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5252547121694741058" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDWG_H05zHWk1eUfoXnGdIxuTHbBoPIf9aGecDoSaO5ZCGU4nGQBHzXt2HLVLxzIKGwWOnR3aqXtAvc6rwkB_CEGcQVWMis3WUks30E2n0cYUXRf8KMTLIjlnckusQWJ1ezrrZ/s320/printhead_sensor_filter.jpg" border="0" /> <p align="justify"><br />The production manager opted Videojet due to the simple user interface menu design and the rugged membrane keypad structure. The Videojet has really shows the user friendliness in message creation and editing. </p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5252546349196069378" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQGppdki57NpOYAFLIrHcIJkqkSYdzkeQdrqFpFVktmDnakt0BBGkxkqF7xtU9IXjne_2M2usg2xlpRFxDoJDK_Zk3SGiZA6N8k8alnlDQHS2nwzRylehikDZg1qg0G6lCTPVp/s320/VJ+Excel2000_filter_print+result.jpg" border="0" /><br />Another advantage of Vidoejet Excel 2000 is the option for the manufacturer to change the ink type to MEK or Acetone based depending on their future requirement.<br /><br />A conveyor is bundled in the deal as the printing job is an off-line process for the factory. </p><div align="justify"></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5252546797908201362" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifVSxmtY8K0i0r8RDASdOfuC07cCiddFQlxyzk6KDopx3uKv4RcLFySvitsQClabFfetK43i3tKWXMKPovHmZaf6uCmPDMDFAtFTOQk4bAAVyXzTKWg8WGLTEu36COxHyWuHn9/s320/VJ+Excel2000+print+system+setup.jpg" border="0" />Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16887797151013544047noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23724532.post-12531677359807269562008-09-19T20:01:00.000-07:002009-02-21T20:27:29.651-08:00Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6100 – BLI’s Pick for Outstanding Wide-Format Color Inkjet Graphics Printer<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHZ2oTcP_ppLNNq8T5-2zW45VcbUn64Zhl7AY9HMnO15xOB9y_20EQlbLXyS1VGzysxjNHguoss4KO9R79O6kXU962MOzy_Dusf6GSdXWAYLHan7D2Q2-7JnQHho2aW4qf9Ulq/s1600-h/iPF6100+BLI+2008+Pick.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247936172847359394" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHZ2oTcP_ppLNNq8T5-2zW45VcbUn64Zhl7AY9HMnO15xOB9y_20EQlbLXyS1VGzysxjNHguoss4KO9R79O6kXU962MOzy_Dusf6GSdXWAYLHan7D2Q2-7JnQHho2aW4qf9Ulq/s320/iPF6100+BLI+2008+Pick.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="justify">Recognized for its exceptional photographic print quality, the 24-inch imagePROGRAF iPF6100 features a 12-color pigment ink system, built-in calibration and sophisticated print-head technology with dual user-replaceable printheads.</div><br /><div></div><div align="justify">The lab test report is very comprehensive. Below is the summary that explains how Canon ImagePROGRAF was tested and evaluated in-house by Buyers Laboratory. </div><div align="justify"><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247936605112721698" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgyDiAnT6Y-6m8UMpz6-BaGNzguumZJ3sHCPoz01qhyphenhyphenwc2XNgEa8kmqs4Gndr4TPvk1RdLA86EYQZ32MqldDtEc4uHmNsdAH02MLmTula2cQdfkscVodVz779emgYm4mUSlNL4/s320/iPF6100.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><div align="justify"><strong>Test duration:<br /></strong>Two months, including a 5,000 square foot or 464.5 square meter durability test.<br /><br /><strong>Performance Overview:<br /></strong>Realiability (Excellent)<br />Ease of Assembly (Excellent)<br />Ease of Network Setup (Excellent)<br />Paper Handling (Very Good)<br />Ease of Use (Very Good)<br />Administrative Utilities (Very Good)<br />Print Drivers (Excellent)<br />Feedback to Workstation (Very Good)<br />Application Compatibility (Excellent)<br />Colour Management (Very Good)<br />Colour Print Quality (Excellent)<br />Black Print Quality (Very Good)<br />Feature Set (Good)<br /><br /><strong>Performance Summary:</strong><br />Designed for small networked workgroups in graphic arts and professional photography markets, the 24-inch Canon ImagePROGRAF iPF6100 wide-format, referred to by Canon as large-format inkjet printer, performed extremely well during its BLI evaluation, having printed more than 800 pages spanning 5,000 square feet or 464.5 square meters without experiencing any errors or jams. Employing Canon’s 12-ink Lucia pigment ink set, the iPF6100 produced high quality, smudge resistant prints on a variety of paper stocks in colour and black modes. BLI technicians were especially impressed with the printer’s ability to generate very smooth, neutral gray tones with no perceptible bronzing on Canon’s heavy weight glossy photo paper. Colour output was exceptional, superior to that of other wide-format printers tested to date, with notable highlight and shadow detail displayed across a wide variety of colour prints. In addition to generating high quality photo-graphic prints, the unit also produced black and white and colour technical documents and maps of very good quality. Althought the printer is equipped with a built-in densitometer, supplied to ensure colour consistency by calibrating to factory specifications, it was not utilized beyond the initial calibration, as colour remained extremely consistent.</div><div align="justify"><br />BLI technicians were also particularly impressed with this wide-format printer’s ease of use and quick and simple assembly, which was completed in less than an hour. Configuring the printer on the network and installing the print driver and the accompanying utilities were also straightforward and loading roll media was the easiest of any wide-format printer tested to date. Based on its superb image quality, perfect reliability and overall ease of use, along with valuable features such as borderless printing and built-in calibration capability. BLI highly recommends the Canon imagePROGRAF iPF6100 24-inch wide-format printer for graphics and fine arts users.<br /><br /><strong>Strenghts</strong><br />- Highly realiable; flawless reliability performance<br />- Fast and easy installation; no dealer required<br />- Superior colour image quality<br />- Excellent colour consistency throughout the test period<br />- No observable bronzing on black-only prints<br />- Broad halftone range and consistent fill<br />- Auto-switching between photo and matte black inks<br />- Colour calibration capability with built-in densometer<br />- Borderless printing<br />- Fast between-page processing times<br />- Wide range of compatible media<br />- Easiest media loading procedure for wide-format printers tested by BLI<br />- Supports front-loading of thick sheets<br />- Quick wake-up time from sleep mode<br />- Media-saving barcode and Free Layout nesting functions<br />- Clearly labeled control panel<br />- Windows and Mac compatible</div><br /><br /><div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;"><em>Source: Buyers Laboratory Lab Test Repor, May 2008</em></span></div><br /><div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong><em>About Buyers Laboratory</em></strong></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-size:85%;"><em>For more than 45 years, Buyers Laboratory has been the leading independent office-equipment testing lab and business consumer advocate. In addition to publishing the industry's most comprehensive and accurate test reports on office document imaging devices, each representing months of exhaustive hands-on testing in BLI's 10,000-square-foot lab, the company has been the leading source for extensive databases of specifications and pricing on copiers, printers, fax machines and multifunctional products. The company's databases cover more than 10,000 products and have a long-standing reputation for being the industry's most trustworthy and complete. They are available to BLI subscribers online via the company's bliQ competitive information service. This encyclopedic resource also provides quick and easy access to BLI's First Look Reports, Field Test Reports, Lab Test Reports, Solutions Reports, Digital Imaging Review and Business Consumer's Advisor newsletters and OEM library.</em> </span></div>Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16887797151013544047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23724532.post-3675077252415567272008-09-05T22:12:00.000-07:002008-09-05T22:25:25.342-07:00Continuous Ink Supply System<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWkhyPLHOEkQuAxT-CDXzn3rivql-9z7GYcnTlY3gNYqld8ed1bGPk2peOGBMLf66-NiJBNvCA-SV0PtWbK2MLS9HxeM31OXqh5bfFmZ3lyQkTKRDqpU6Ykpp3hwz_5M9PvzRv/s1600-h/CCIS+kit.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5242774963532250146" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWkhyPLHOEkQuAxT-CDXzn3rivql-9z7GYcnTlY3gNYqld8ed1bGPk2peOGBMLf66-NiJBNvCA-SV0PtWbK2MLS9HxeM31OXqh5bfFmZ3lyQkTKRDqpU6Ykpp3hwz_5M9PvzRv/s320/CCIS+kit.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="justify"><div><div>Continuous Ink Supply System (CISS) is an ink supply kit that can be integrated to the inkjet system to enable the use of compatible ink in the form of refill.<br /><br />It comes with 6 ink tanks, thus it is able to be mounted on typical dye based and pigmented based inkjet printer such as Epson Stylus, HP Deskjet, Canon Pixma and etc. </div><div><br /><br /></div><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5242773761219030226" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbg0ZpZDqmLvweXF3MJSVqKG-tkKRPPbiW8tLBQhY_hyphenhyphenQMvawp0wE643f-HxOu2XtMjEzaZSFjEr1muGY0ulM8JKR7Tez-awaUyN0FBGgmEBti9yHYJN42BUr7b19DjGWykeTP/s320/CCIS+4+colors.JPG" border="0" /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5242772953341767298" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRdCaP8B20A4iEn4iqtnQdNgiuM7K-HdcEiFDUGliVfzfoJJVeJJK5zKPpTj53Yg-zhrIKvdXWVp5m6FrcRzrw8pOBF2Ad227LdFaiD8YBtJNQCxoVgfrws5BAWbjSMedQacyS/s320/CCIS+4+colors_2.JPG" border="0" /><br />This system has gaining popularity because the consumers nowadays are getting very cost sensitive.<br /><br />An Epson Stylus Photo 1390 has just been upgraded with the CISS kit, after performing the color profiling, a test print was printed out for quality comparison. </div><div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5242772422964245458" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhra_kRu3VRDyoLrLp25GQJY1zl-Nxfq0bkgGr02qo1-RBDuJcnqXv6qLHoGoDKeQwS7TSi0Rq3x5g5upeCKUcsf9IDO2VB9amOfIcdzoBl44ZrAkE3bg4usHy7nNeKbGy28szQ/s320/CCIS+6+colors.JPG" border="0" /><br />Obviously the quality of the print is not as good as compared to the genuine ink, but it is acceptable with the price that paid.<br /><br /><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5242772134814962178" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcVJjHjxdbKynIPUsZSLFQrQVTdp6qaPzVoLze0txxhiqYIduNmnf2Z0leYne3THJCiC3yd4mJWSo0cXnCJHcNsLyr-sZ0j_eNF0m0cZmiWZVvvflBU44czT91bv-AjEYck5Yr/s400/CCIS+print+result.JPG" border="0" /></div></div>Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16887797151013544047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23724532.post-11579736537716024632008-08-22T22:21:00.001-07:002008-08-24T03:22:26.319-07:00Videojet 6210 TTO at Continuous Horizontal Form-Fill-Seal Application<div align="justify"><strong>Background</strong><br /><br />The candy manufacturer uses horizontal form-fill-seal (FFS) to pack the chocolate candy. The CIJ Imaje S4 which attached to the packaging machine has broken down, and to repair the internal pump, it costs approximately USD 1450. Due to the high maintenance cost of the aged Imaje S4, the customer has decided to consider a new industrial printer.<br /><br /><strong>Application</strong><br />The printing requirement is to code the manufacturing date and expiry date on the PE packaging film. This is a continuous form fill seal machine at the speed of 15 to18 meter per minute.<br /><br /><strong>Solution</strong><br />The customer has chosen thermal transfer technology which is best suite the form fill seal packaging application instead of the CIJ technology due to the cost of a basic TTO printer is very competitive now since the launch of Videojet 6210 and Markem S18.<br /><br />Videojet 6210 has won the deal over Markem S18 simply because the user friendly touch screen as well as the customer satisfied with the existing Videojet Excel 170i which is installed at the labeling line.<br /><br />To make the installation a successful one, a customized bracket with stainless steel rollers and food grade PU roller was designed in accordance to the horizontal form fill seal machine space as well as the application requirement. A rotary encoder with wheel and bracket is required to syncronized the movement speed of the packaging film to the control unit of VJ6210.<br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5237581068654270930" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHdNY5d6UzzLNQ8Mf9TZU9OUTbFrvdd-CofL-ppKtLwCJHFEQBBRoTRF3R1SinXDLI9OqSM2i1H-2zOAwqkvG0zK1Pmmk9HZkOpIf_4GwdnTf7ikwDCk8cpQfOtjciI3ViN3Wc/s320/VJ6210_printhead_ffs.JPG" border="0" /> <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5237581667205247074" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP8r182qb90aAQKUNbgqV3LycKcylHxIem836FvTzvmXZc9KMAvvH4qcFBfFtlH4Iglrdb2JbgZ-TifqnaEvePTlTug0xu85F9qhQEuWmcoZNPKAJITiFuismEPLSy6bwz93tq/s320/VJ6210_printhead2_ffs.JPG" border="0" /><br />The touch screen panel is installed with consideration of operator eye level to ensure ergonomic of the operation process.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5237580487963388578" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDhsVoExg3XFa_ZkSHLjohX0kHZJMg0ZVKYEzVJpgSwdG3WpHJ7cUmsPQALJ0nnu0UShYArkdVdgEGiu29OTxAukb8w_91yJyZYGZkCItap2y61tiRQU45_pChVsaz_9LgSeSH/s320/VJ6210_controller_ffs.JPG" border="0" /><br />In short, the process has become cleaner, easier and the 300 dpi print quality has also added value to the overall candy packaging quality.<br /><br /><br /><div align="justify"></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5237579338340202402" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTgcj4r2zCcrUav6QetB0T0KNDX48_VeeT50dxxi2U2bUsfR3rGafm4QTrrQPB6TSEq1qpsDoJio5qrN7RM74z8DF8_TNj3AzqX9ntFxGWu3TM4Mp9RUvkO8ZhMp_1XJDmePEu/s320/VJ6210_print+quality_ffs.JPG" border="0" />Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16887797151013544047noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23724532.post-37979684597935882912008-08-06T06:52:00.001-07:002008-08-06T07:03:44.487-07:00Canon ImagePROGRAF iPF 810 and iPF 820 (44”) Unofficial Specifications<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4RNbvCLlRVVC6ihlTfMh4ZutkpIV5vWdx-ifJIcC3x1fCTEMUuo5gmLVAvB7RHwfr4cd7peEzHAaHR1eXR0qMqfbNlH1lVfLBfjRNJIxuWUaNIYvL05dalC-7rM1e12kaQk_y/s1600-h/iPF810_820.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5231404942984545890" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4RNbvCLlRVVC6ihlTfMh4ZutkpIV5vWdx-ifJIcC3x1fCTEMUuo5gmLVAvB7RHwfr4cd7peEzHAaHR1eXR0qMqfbNlH1lVfLBfjRNJIxuWUaNIYvL05dalC-7rM1e12kaQk_y/s320/iPF810_820.bmp" border="0" /></a> <p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBzHrXEikbCKtQLXMz0UWEzWz1mSm9OTE9ZFtEVBd7OPcOnahU185uHjQKtSSaLMQ1Dm7D9SKJ5ufAV_A-MoIOaEBSRTO44pKIBQtSSiZ5HLWVECZZjMcGHC_nSG5lhmEHZX0c/s1600-h/iPF810_820.bmp"></a></p><div>The Canon ImagePROGRAF iPF 810 and iPF 820 are launching in September 2008. Many large format printer (plotter) users are enquiring about the specifications of these 5-colour large format printers but there is not much information made available to the market at this moment.<br /><br />Below are the unofficial specifications of Canon ImagePROGRAF iPF810 and iPF 820 (44”) for sharing:<br /><br /><strong>Productivity</strong><br />1. High speed printing<br />- 24 sec or less (A1, CAD drawing, plain paper, draft mode. HP DJ 4000/4500: 25 sec per A1)<br />- Economy printing mode of low running cost<br />2. Durability of 100,000 prints<br />3. High capacity ink tank: 330/700 ml, 5 colors, 5 ink tanks<br />4. Ink tank replace without stopping printing<br />5. Faster printing via RIP<br />6. Fast response and startup<br />7. Improved service<br /><br /><strong>Print Quality</strong><br />1. High accuracy in CAD printing<br />- Distance accuracy 0.1% / minimum line width 0.02 mm<br />- Ruling accuracy 25 µm<br />2. Color emulation<br />3. Sharp and clear reproduction of text and line by dye and pigment reactive ink system<br /><br /><strong>Software</strong><br />1. Faster speed HDI driver<br />2. Roll paper preview<br />3. Print Plug-In for Word<br /><br /><strong>Hard Disk Drive</strong><br />1. 80GB HDD print job administration<br />- Enhanced ccomplete elimination level<br />- Increase of the number of job history<br />- Increase of the number of Boxes<br />2. Nesting<br />3. Auto Rotation<br />4. Remedy for Memory Overflow<br /><br /><strong>Usability</strong><br />1. Revision of color UI<br />2. Larger LCD, requiring no manual<br />3. Usability inherited from iPF8100<br />4. Standard equipped USB 2.0 and 10 Base-T/100 Base-TX<br />5. HP-GL/2 and HP RTL support<br />6. Accessory box added in the left where tank unit is removed<br /><br /><strong>Media feed</strong><br />1. Double roll feed able up to 44" width (iPF 820 only)</div><div><div align="justify">-Double roll auto changeover<br />-Spindle for both 2" and 3" core<br />2. High capacity basket, holding up to 20 sheets of plain paper (Standard for iPF 820, optional for iPF 810)<br />3. Take-up unit (Optional for iPF 810, not available for iPF 820)<br />4. 1 sheet manual feed from front (A4~A0)</div></div>Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16887797151013544047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23724532.post-87815907603607955302008-08-02T07:57:00.000-07:002008-08-02T08:10:55.599-07:00Canon ImagePROGRAF iPF820<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgudP3qd0QQ5FBdvyc5gOYtcvSAnx0Vjas7xIyTpOMbi_cg7BsgxX50YsjY1846K487A1hJmW7S91KLbRwq2OwjPf3RVPe7IrBdswWFj8DMXLRdRuiXlxnycfsadpiybr6cmus/s1600-h/iPF820_1.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5229937500154942258" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgudP3qd0QQ5FBdvyc5gOYtcvSAnx0Vjas7xIyTpOMbi_cg7BsgxX50YsjY1846K487A1hJmW7S91KLbRwq2OwjPf3RVPe7IrBdswWFj8DMXLRdRuiXlxnycfsadpiybr6cmus/s400/iPF820_1.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="justify">Canon Marketing Malaysia will be launching the 5 colours ImagePROGRAF iPF810 and iPF820 44inches large format inkjet printers in September 2008.<br /><br />In line with the 2 printing shows in Kuala Lumpur which is Sign & Digital Printing 2008 and Print Technology 2008, the first unit of Canon ImagePROGRAF iPF820 has landed in Malaysia for product preview during the mentioned printing exhibitions. </div><div align="justify"><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5229936875732271186" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiRFwHFfKSQ5poKg-VssZRCji77XFGIsILqYvXNNCcy7CO0OgapjQMqmFU-cclWgZumU0Yb2PHnPKH9PWXrnxwaUOs9XhuPREGzmuLNZQa6gYIbFSHTpXqvY6wx-1Bp_n7YFPw/s320/DSC00282.JPG" border="0" /><br />With the print width of 44”, front paper loading and improved print speed and quality, the iPF810 and iPF820 will be further strengthen the product range of the existing 5 colours range.<br /><br /><div><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5229936377420981042" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrR5sDYre0d0bUL1UDd_sYuPzdBJm26egbfQ5wCQLIIDHUmCoYC40Rpe1qD_zyilsFJPY7yZTjZU7t_jA7zBrAS7eIUItI7tK0ib7p2iwZ12LWkXGEbJiV53hZcFTXk7DD2JPQ/s320/DSC00281.JPG" border="0" /><br />The test print of Canon ImagePROGRAF iPF820 with graphic was done (before ICC calibration) has shown the improved print speed and quality as compared to the iPF710.<br /><br />More write-ups will be posted upon formal test data is obtained in the future.<br /><br /><br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dybumVPY-rpX-iBD8AuvWOtbV7IzlKV2L3Zm2I3CK2sugN2uiNgF3uM5lFLW_ua2EYU_jguO3epX00' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe>Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16887797151013544047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23724532.post-41380713135206452512008-07-26T08:06:00.000-07:002008-07-26T08:16:43.703-07:00The obsolescence of Videojet 37 series<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDHIkw264nrlVvpQpWyHWLGP76PN0-G-8SOlqnFRNOjYAkeiPxaI4XL_s4FcxpzUD7yJhLU4mo8IDPKFNRXbKj6ZmEyW0M4IlDhXcpr5u_hideBDpXUBXw7Jj15mnQeWETBhGq/s1600-h/37series.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5227341551930973842" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDHIkw264nrlVvpQpWyHWLGP76PN0-G-8SOlqnFRNOjYAkeiPxaI4XL_s4FcxpzUD7yJhLU4mo8IDPKFNRXbKj6ZmEyW0M4IlDhXcpr5u_hideBDpXUBXw7Jj15mnQeWETBhGq/s320/37series.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="justify">Videojet Inc. has made the decision to phase out the Videojet 37 series, one of the best selling CIJ model in Asia region.<br /><br />This is a wise direction indeed as inkjet market has become more and more competitive nowadays. For example, Imaje 9020 which is the entry level model of its CIJ range is offering 4 lines print. Hitachi PX-R, a very versatile 4 lines print CIJ is offering at very attractive price level.<br /><br />In 2 years back, I still remembered that I have negotiated with Videojet Inc. to offer us Videojet 37 Plus at Videojet 37e price as Videojet 37 Plus is more versatile for the applications requirements as well as more competitive while compared with other 2 lines model like Imaje S7 Prima, Hitachi PB and Domino A100.<br /><br />The new product positioning of Videojet channel would be replacing Videojet 37 series position with Videojet Excel 170i, and Videojet Excel 2000 would be taking over position of Videojet Excel 170i. Lastly, the new VJ1510 (5 lines print) will be positioned at highest end CIJ range.<br /><br />I believe the obsolescence of Videojet 37 series is a positive move for Videojet sales channel in the long term prospective.</div>Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16887797151013544047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23724532.post-36878166750277970132008-07-13T02:43:00.000-07:002009-04-03T23:54:17.345-07:00Canon imagePROGRAF at Archidex08, KLCC<div align="justify"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfMf-awj2TMz1dI9HTwJOV18LINiMROaU62_9gwJzTsdOUYhhBJWsZSZxHij8WMxQiVlzhXR9zbfqmUH7v45_k2Z7niyN2cmOyo1OKJt4_eft3VAIpcn6xIDa_vnCNjadOfbw7/s1600-h/Archidex+08+Logo.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5222434731536249938" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfMf-awj2TMz1dI9HTwJOV18LINiMROaU62_9gwJzTsdOUYhhBJWsZSZxHij8WMxQiVlzhXR9zbfqmUH7v45_k2Z7niyN2cmOyo1OKJt4_eft3VAIpcn6xIDa_vnCNjadOfbw7/s320/Archidex+08+Logo.gif" border="0" /></a>The 9th Malaysia Architecture, Interior Design and Building Exhibition (Archidex08) at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre Malaysia (KLCC) on 3-6 July 2008 was one of the good show to be visited for Large Format Printer (LFP) users as major brand like Canon, HP and Epson were participated in that event. <div align="justify"><div align="justify"></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5222433078680264018" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9TYlpiIVqBYA3YE0KFVDqyBF1mQVFh47TfPZT3hTnHH34q_ljDpRr19d69Wsmng7s6ib9hbE8gLsRx5bllfvqKZVMa4w_qIN4F4CZfBI8NmWpaScXgp1lyX7x94RVrOoXYDaA/s320/ipf500.JPG" border="0" /><br />Canon Marketing Malaysia Sdn Bhd together with Plot-tech Services (M) Sdn Bhd were showing the 5 colors Canon LFP iPF500 and iPF710. The versatile Canon iPF500 and iPF710 large format printer that works well in CAD and GIS applications has impressed the crowds with its unbeatable print accuracy and speed. </div><div align="justify"><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5222433468719794482" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_apq0Sbf4B5u9kd1eyXlXVK_ev-jHawPby5GM94uAbrRDIDA0Peg9B5qEZlfLzjS8wB7YcB7sDexm7usQX3Hj7GCISwo2s1f8Eea92kuldCieBdET3ndYwD-Eeqbt4F3OdlvC/s320/ipf8000s.JPG" border="0" /> In the meantime, both Canon LFP iPF500 and iPF710 also captured attention of users that required graphic arts print quality printer even these 5 colors printers main targeted segment are office and CAD/GIS applications. The audiences were impressed with the superb print quality, and most of them were interested to receive detailed information of the 8 colors and 12 colors Canon imagePROGRAF LFP where meant for graphics arts applications.</div><div align="justify"><br />In short, Canon imagePROGRAF series product line is comprehensive to fulfill all the large format printing requirements<br /><p align="justify"> </p></div>Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16887797151013544047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23724532.post-51649056142344434702008-06-02T23:48:00.000-07:002008-06-02T23:50:00.264-07:00Marsh Unicorn/ ILC Imaje Crayon<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilNPNyKTs0Q-zw5qURVPGPiwIOYRy2bYuvDPNcMBF_lojKw_nZ2Kik7787a7gOmxlm5sk3U7S1Ct-lVxsau9aV9sVF2mppU22XyCUCCZipaMFdjymS5yXsCoA-p2la9x2lzZWF/s1600-h/ILC+Imaje+Crayon.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5207543817471581698" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilNPNyKTs0Q-zw5qURVPGPiwIOYRy2bYuvDPNcMBF_lojKw_nZ2Kik7787a7gOmxlm5sk3U7S1Ct-lVxsau9aV9sVF2mppU22XyCUCCZipaMFdjymS5yXsCoA-p2la9x2lzZWF/s320/ILC+Imaje+Crayon.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="justify">If you are looking for a large character printer to print single line alpha numeric characters at the corrugated carton box, the recommendation to you is the Marsh Unicorn carton printer, or the ILC Imaje Crayon (OEM by Marsh).<br /><br />Marsh Unicorn or ILC Imaje Crayon is the best option for simple corrugated carton printing application among its class. The picture shows an ILC Imaje Crayon which has been operated for more than 10 years and still working fine.<br /><br />Marsh Unicorn or ILC Imaje Crayon works best with proper installation criteria as below:<br />1. Constant conveyer speed.<br />2. The cartons will be aligned properly by the side guide before printing.<br />3. Minimal vibration.<br />4. Not so dusty environment.</div>Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16887797151013544047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23724532.post-4760406806942211562008-06-01T19:53:00.000-07:002008-06-01T19:56:37.440-07:00Thermal Transfer Overprinting (TTO): Markem Vs. Videojet<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRtg4BISjz5gVoFaZ7asyKuA-eLJtUwyWKtI9IGKAvwL1K-0E5VTiGI9Mo_qHWIWvMuiRmBBMsFLFWFZ-xKG47ztHo0epSZ2M18AY3bpFYxknzcr222YjeePXXiq_4-7yYxUvq/s1600-h/6210.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5207112151590005554" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRtg4BISjz5gVoFaZ7asyKuA-eLJtUwyWKtI9IGKAvwL1K-0E5VTiGI9Mo_qHWIWvMuiRmBBMsFLFWFZ-xKG47ztHo0epSZ2M18AY3bpFYxknzcr222YjeePXXiq_4-7yYxUvq/s320/6210.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div align="justify">In the past, when come to TTO application, Markem SmartDate series will probably the only favorable option to the users.<br /><br />Since Videojet launches the Dataflex TTO in some years ago, Markem is no longer the only solution provider in thermal transfer overprinting technology, the coding and marking giant Videojet is aggressively eyeing on the TTO market share.<br /><br />The competition between Markem and Videojet has heated up to another level while the basic thermal transfer printers were introduced to the market.<br /><br />1. Markem S18<br />2. Videojet 6210<br /><br />The price of the basic TTO is so competitive now, and small medium scale manufacturer could afford a TTO on the form-fill-seal (FFS) machine at a continuous ink jet (CIJ) price or even cheaper. It is time to go for TTO printer for your form-fill-seal packages; it is affordable, less maintenance and clean.</div>Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16887797151013544047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23724532.post-46792398403653157252008-05-12T22:10:00.000-07:002008-05-12T22:17:59.609-07:00The Videojet Excel Ultra ci<div><div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCiX9_3XOuDj3xmOugFQrA7hSIYIKPivvpCl579YPvTStiq5_bb_2d1FAh9tj0eQIKOF_EZd1QKJs037R2e_IBENRqXGG656s-Dz8V3ieZ59IWTlveNe8pdderQeNCKWQPjtj-/s1600-h/Ultra+ci.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5199726073195641762" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCiX9_3XOuDj3xmOugFQrA7hSIYIKPivvpCl579YPvTStiq5_bb_2d1FAh9tj0eQIKOF_EZd1QKJs037R2e_IBENRqXGG656s-Dz8V3ieZ59IWTlveNe8pdderQeNCKWQPjtj-/s320/Ultra+ci.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="justify">Videojet is known by most of the inkjet users, and Excel series like Videojet Excel 170i, Videojet Excel 2000/ 2000 Opaque, Videojet Excel UHS (Ultra High Speed) and Videojet Excel HR (High Resolution) are popular to the market.<br /><br />But the Videojet Excel Ultra ci is not commonly known by the market. It is not a new model of Excel series like Videojet Excel DN (Dual Nozzle), in fact the Videojet Excel Ultra ci is introduced since many years ago.<br /><br />This is a CIJ model that specifically customized for one of the tobacco manufacturer, hence ci means cigarette industry. The Videojet Excel Ultra ci is customized based on the Videojet Excel UHS (Ultra High Speed). It is allowed to be sold to the specific tobacco manufacturer only as there is an agreement between Videojet Inc. and the tobacco manufacturer that initiated such customized CIJ.<br /><br />Basically the Videojet Excel Ultra ci is a Videojet Excel UHS with additional SARs (Special Application Request) as below:<br />1. 90 degree printhead<br />2. 7x9 Twin-line matrix<br />3. Three-stages warning light<br />4. IP65 IO ports with pre-defined functionally, i.e. connections to cigarette packing machines like Focke, GD and etc.<br />5. Mainboard with parallel connectivity functions.<br />6. Better safety featured as compared to ordinary Excel model.<br />7. etc.</div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5199726210634595250" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdzgPwk6luk63si_i6j_aIAq2XXJf1GCheEpK6S9acbvAmLQ2aVnLPUpXjciz9MZx6Gw2_He7b2osk8Wp6cSvZfNjUSj7X6pQGi6dPwcV_PtvGeUCACOiiP7GjlPFn2oqi8L8Z/s320/90+degree+printhead+and+IO+ports.jpg" border="0" /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5199726326598712258" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEjEvoqpMZ_4V1LG07Wo7b8a8V_JRnd-KJEXeTRbX80BRivimeSASuSePsubr5RCenTpugt7K2C0KptJTz6-FLxSk-A9ccf2KZex8VKAZ-eBQC9VKzapcGyVJ6Gca-yRIQ-QCD/s320/ink+system.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5199726485512502226" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD349gW5hfTGVgrxTcXQ6-lU7TGI_eRdqQnN_KTJvCRxy3NLzHR6j4_DNYiUoz5x1CyTjPQMCMl9A-cPAOIq_ji1vACqvktbzI-VdAs77k_fZTY4xjr4IfCqx3KyCNb7gh8EFa/s320/pneumatic+compartment.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5199726592886684642" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbvPq-g3_4SfRlP8OCbndf5Y15uYLrsleyuJmJXz0aGwSQkE36kgbcGjptZ2hQ0UWMfUL3Todf-qt-KAq9dkCfWF_TWhQFghyosxoj4QpUdhvHCQdMTuxOgwrcnukjEvzWqae1/s400/Electronic.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div>Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16887797151013544047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23724532.post-45974272233775676872008-04-21T06:43:00.000-07:002009-03-07T06:12:39.874-08:00The Last Videojet Excel 10<div align="justify">One of the users of the Videojet Excel 10 had decided to keep the unit as spare unit after the capital expenditure for the Videojet Excel 170i has been approved.<br /><br />The user is satisfied with the long service of the Videojet Excel 10, but due to aging, the Videojet Excel 10 that has been serving the organization for more than 2 decades was giving some maintenance issues recently.<br /><br />The Videojet Excel 10 will be flushed and keep in store as spare. Some snap shots have been taken to share in this inkjet website.<br /><br /><div align="justify"></div><br /><div align="justify"></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5191696958160411218" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRIMvQxg15pomzB5SB8zpfQaxp4jNsCvQxrls24Jr6yh-CbtUzf_MUZafUc2XwTqpKPurAVdEUX5KF5vI_B33e60TCJhjtPtduEXo5mUj29vVzH5yxnjJezVBBjEgH3T3ACoWa/s320/Videojet+Excel+10+Hydraulic+compartment.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div align="justify"></div><br /><div align="justify"></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5191696563023419970" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDayJED4EJgRpV5xYksqZ565JA74beADHVrEylDy0NHO4c_alOb6lj7w-qUq5Oy4LFcFTCUjsLUoJY04sL_R-xvoD4fJn25Ae1Dki-3d-JaaP5rrRjWH9PjW2VapWgoTm4Yxkr/s320/Videojet+Excel+10+pneumatic+panel.JPG" border="0" /><br /><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5191696069102180914" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhamNHILAhWGHaYHMJZPVj3SFzBgSKAIkH5SoA_qAxBYVM09-moZG3U7UKXVctfglMOYqooOMjzEdhXo9B-cashoRZyhRXasHodSFPuyJ7-YBd3uml_4J_UfdfGCS8T8mcmUECj/s320/Videojet+Excel+10+electronic+compartment.JPG" border="0" /><br />Generally the hydraulic (ink and make-up fluids) compartment, pneumatic compartment and electronic compartments are generic as compared to the latest Videojet Excel series.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5191695519346367010" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEIsN5wHonfzuvKV1Jk9KW6dJE8e4BZi9KTRv4Q3CLocoh1wOSC5Vo7GivBRCjzTEJq2LGAShrDJfPzMUPcIplvwxQAFJr1-i_JRuWd3kjUi2495k4U0R2dQNLwsu91XK-0VpR/s320/Videojet+Excel+10+print+quality.JPG" border="0" /><br />After in operation for more than 20 years, the Videojet Excel 10 still delivers superb print quality.<br /><br />Probably this unit is the last Videojet Excel 10 that still in good condition in this world. </div>Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16887797151013544047noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23724532.post-73790137176466795972008-04-09T02:15:00.000-07:002008-04-09T02:25:17.502-07:00Compatible Ink and Make up Fluids for Domino A Series Inkjet Printer<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfOyxq3U2LTleuCum98tRK-0qxI5ilbylJNcbGT10xEG1EGSU0VWXCew4EEbx8gPdX_xjYYRFZqBnUmjkX5mjSzjZX7GRMMjttlg7rTmcaUqXdRsfmOaVNhgWWcgbhMdVsnaXw/s1600-h/Domino+Compatible+Ink+Cartridge.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5187172015668900114" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfOyxq3U2LTleuCum98tRK-0qxI5ilbylJNcbGT10xEG1EGSU0VWXCew4EEbx8gPdX_xjYYRFZqBnUmjkX5mjSzjZX7GRMMjttlg7rTmcaUqXdRsfmOaVNhgWWcgbhMdVsnaXw/s320/Domino+Compatible+Ink+Cartridge.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div align="justify">A Domino ink cartridge was left on a rack outside the production floor. It was not genuine supplies from Domino as I found no “Domino” brand was labeled on it. The ink cartridge was labeled with ‘Imprint’ brand, hence it might be a compatible ink cartridge for Domino inkjet printer.<br /><br />Will you consider compatible ink? Is price the only reason? Please share your view on this <a href="http://trace-ability.blogspot.com/">Marking & Coding Blog</a>.<br /><br />Are you existing compatible ink users for CIJ inkjet printer (Videojet, Domino, Imaje, Hitachi, Citronix, Linx, Willett and etc)? If yes, do you have any comment and view on compatible fluids vs. genuine fluids?<br /><br />I will share my view in the up coming posts.</div>Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16887797151013544047noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23724532.post-54330404419115272212008-04-04T19:58:00.000-07:002008-04-04T20:02:56.366-07:00The Videojet Excel Series<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9R1EXiYAkys-NbakjaNy02tA2mJ2ql5EFZJ_oUiIYfbLMlT6rVtbltZJ-4_SOThB3tsy-zqwLiSHhC4c6oXJO3dTPablPcK3gRJVbBQ_u1X_1NRsRBeicxHfTBqi45Gjq5jTT/s1600-h/Videojet+XL170i.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5185591167056261346" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9R1EXiYAkys-NbakjaNy02tA2mJ2ql5EFZJ_oUiIYfbLMlT6rVtbltZJ-4_SOThB3tsy-zqwLiSHhC4c6oXJO3dTPablPcK3gRJVbBQ_u1X_1NRsRBeicxHfTBqi45Gjq5jTT/s320/Videojet+XL170i.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><p align="justify">The Videojet Excel series has been introduced to the market since 1980s. The Excel series has been dominating the ink jet line for decades till now.<br /><br />The first Videojet Excel model was Videojet Excel 10, followed by Excel 100 and Excel P (pigmented ink jet printer).<br /><br />The Videojet Excel 100 was once the best selling CIJ in the world until it was replaced by Videojet Excel 170i (XL170i). The Excel 170i has continued to be the best selling model even after the merger between Willett and Videojet.<br /><br />Besides Videojet Excel 170i which is versatile and flexible in meetings most of the marking and coding requirements, they are other Excel model that compliments the Videojet Excel 170i; which in a way there are cater for some niche or special applications while providing the quality and durability of the Excel series.<br /><br />1. Videojet Excel HR (High Resolution) - With the 36 micron nozzle size, it is best for small character marking application.<br />2. Videojet Excel UHS (Ultra High Speed) - The name has self explained it function, it is for high speed marking application.<br />3. Videojet Excel 2000/ 2000 Opaque– Replacement for Excel P, first IP65 printer in Excel series.<br />4. Videojet Excel DN (Dual Nozzle) – The latest in Excel series, the only rival for Imaje twin nozzle CIJ (Imaje 9030).<br /><br />Videojet Excel series is the longest existed series in the CIJ market, thus many of its rival are commenting that the Excel printer is an old technology inkjet printer. Further from this, the confusion made is the air driven technology is old technology.<br /><br />Videojet Excel 170i is still the best option for most of the marking and coding applications, unless the application involves various graphics, multiple fonts and frequent changing in setting parameters.</p>Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16887797151013544047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23724532.post-58705878696907280292008-03-23T05:02:00.000-07:002008-04-07T22:06:11.449-07:00CIJ Industrial Inkjet Printer- Size Does Matter?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_acA7nuuAbyryyCEPFy-H2hlUT8fsMcHFolz-3n0Z5MKRNRpXrfAfNeVXWfROm1nejrCX8GZsHYF6EHZakcKIzakJC9EnkSOe_3fRUZGIPaFA42nx9GGxckD9krzCT33McrrE/s1600-h/Domino+A200.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5186736338481361138" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_acA7nuuAbyryyCEPFy-H2hlUT8fsMcHFolz-3n0Z5MKRNRpXrfAfNeVXWfROm1nejrCX8GZsHYF6EHZakcKIzakJC9EnkSOe_3fRUZGIPaFA42nx9GGxckD9krzCT33McrrE/s320/Domino+A200.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="justify">I was on top of an aseptic beverage filling machine platform last week to perform some jobs regarding pipeline in food processing.<br /><br />Looking down from the platform, there are 3 units of Domino A200 CIJ (continuous ink jet) printer. To my surprise, they looked extremely bulky from the top view. Domino A series is anytime more bulky than the Videojet masterpiece, the Videojet Excel series.<br /><br />Surprisingly I heard nobody complain on Domino printer size, but Videojet both Excel and 37 series were been commented on their size during my previous career in inkjet business.<br /><br />As an engineer, I always reasons things based on logical facts. Domino A series and Videojet Excel series inkjet printers are designed at bigger size were definitely backed by certain reasons.<br /><br />For instant, one of the advantage of Videojet 37 series and Excel series are all the parts of the printers are easily accessible, hence maintenance friendly is the strength. Besides, it also offers very good air ventilation in the system; hence we seldom heard Videojet burned due to overheated, well this means safety also.<br /><br />What do you think? Is size really a matter to you? </div>Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16887797151013544047noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23724532.post-25850435689345342042008-02-27T16:36:00.000-08:002008-04-21T22:59:07.729-07:00Videojet vs. Imaje vs. Hitachi vs. DominoThis sales competition shall be one of the toughest battle between Videojet, Imaje, Hitachi and Domino in year 2008.<br /><br /><strong>The customer:</strong><br />A multi national beverage manufacturer.<br /><br /><strong>Sales potential:</strong><br />Capital equipment investment: 5 units of CIJ<br />Consumables usage: 5 X 7000 prints per hour, equal to 35,000 prints per hour<br /><br /><strong>Bidding inkjet brand:</strong><br />Videojet<br />Domino<br />Hitachi<br />Imaje<br /><br /><strong>Application:</strong><br />To print 2 lines of code consists of batch number and expiry date on top of the aseptic paper carton beverage packaging on-line.<br /><br /><strong></strong><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd7pyI1LIax7johbCA-RGgt9Q-PE-N1wNMPbW-3_PEPl3_iTS8vPoFXvbDsQxu9ysoG4WuCQEOS1eisiMjhGQnm8qYL0lj99JiSixJ06hRAgGo2nMcaNUMn5JX90tWSMP3bLUh/s1600-h/Videojet+Excel+170i+1.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5171826049263875650" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd7pyI1LIax7johbCA-RGgt9Q-PE-N1wNMPbW-3_PEPl3_iTS8vPoFXvbDsQxu9ysoG4WuCQEOS1eisiMjhGQnm8qYL0lj99JiSixJ06hRAgGo2nMcaNUMn5JX90tWSMP3bLUh/s200/Videojet+Excel+170i+1.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><strong>Videojet Approach:</strong><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDyPR_wx7TKuM9r9Lcq83bWmlyyPvsg5pT05uDNeoGRMZ_28U4tKis20Fk0LXj1Xi0_hw1qooYmlkq617rlw25ggzgTFzo6p9wQgTLlsJSOBQoM06HuXFGUesrdJbP1UWhWd9U/s1600-h/Videojet+Excel+170i+1.JPG"></a><br /><br /><br /><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify">Videojet is one of the most established inkjet company. 2 units of Videojet Excel 170i have been setup for the trial. Sales engineer with the backup of a team of service engineers has impressed the users of their excellent customer service.<br /><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnnTXT_vIrZWPEPRMUSfMUnWZ10MhWU28zpJnKmfP6EybY4Lo1_uPFn4PP2OHfZLMqUnxhWF1MBgYpX5IjNkw1Rz0Cdb_XgBQ76lLyJqHXLcozXysdOmZBYj40WFX36KNFaHzn/s1600-h/Domino+A200.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5171826182407861842" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnnTXT_vIrZWPEPRMUSfMUnWZ10MhWU28zpJnKmfP6EybY4Lo1_uPFn4PP2OHfZLMqUnxhWF1MBgYpX5IjNkw1Rz0Cdb_XgBQ76lLyJqHXLcozXysdOmZBYj40WFX36KNFaHzn/s200/Domino+A200.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div align="justify"><strong></strong></div><div align="justify"><strong>Domino Approach:</strong> </div><div align="justify"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_d_-V0v3KUyTk6J7dW3hnda9j3gS_tC-Vv_u7dEkdnprC8svK7T3HOn69F5EheAraVEDOC_tzQKSFrfHvBvTzhzXqZ3XArOtmGUxnYyopKUY_FxN-L6U5zDFg1BSU608UDA5J/s1600-h/Domino+A200.JPG"></a><br />This competition is advantageous to Domino as the user is existing user of Domino CIJ.<br /><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY7MbFLp_id5WjlfMbV0rbJOTBMJWjP2aXctyrfpH7cjIRkjqUkZu2VXeIbzGdma786wdMG6O6Bu_9O3PFRJLQ3F0By_klzwRq7j53B8HbmKSXNf1WooIfsQ4uyPt0MLSJHkFG/s1600-h/Hitachi+PXR.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5171825121550939682" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY7MbFLp_id5WjlfMbV0rbJOTBMJWjP2aXctyrfpH7cjIRkjqUkZu2VXeIbzGdma786wdMG6O6Bu_9O3PFRJLQ3F0By_klzwRq7j53B8HbmKSXNf1WooIfsQ4uyPt0MLSJHkFG/s200/Hitachi+PXR.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div align="justify"><strong>Hitachi Approach:</strong><br /></div><div align="justify">Hitachi, a new market leader of CIJ in South East Asia region. .Hitachi has made the competition tougher by offering the latest Hitachi PXR with a very attractive package. The touch panel of Hitachi PXR has given the users some new experience with the large and colorful screen.<br /><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"><strong><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVOMsQTycWqJ0TGg79LgEoPnbrQ3QIFFY_Z8lKL2w8JWMNOWdBkdarwuCQnt_bEZg8xHQmUhw7WPriF68V3XClr3q2GerNyPaYFg8yt23fcDaeOxfycI5VinPKMDYqYD6iaoLY/s1600-h/Imaje+9020.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5171825439378519602" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVOMsQTycWqJ0TGg79LgEoPnbrQ3QIFFY_Z8lKL2w8JWMNOWdBkdarwuCQnt_bEZg8xHQmUhw7WPriF68V3XClr3q2GerNyPaYFg8yt23fcDaeOxfycI5VinPKMDYqYD6iaoLY/s200/Imaje+9020.JPG" border="0" /></a></strong></div><div align="justify"><strong></strong></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"><strong>Imaje Approach:<br /></strong></div><div align="justify">Imaje, one of the inkjet market leaders is offering the Imaje 9020. The small foot print has impressed the engineer where space is always an issue in the filling room. </div><div align="justify"><br /><br /></div><strong></strong><div align="justify"><strong></strong></div><div align="justify"><strong></strong></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"><strong>Summary of users’ remarks as below:</strong><br />Most user friendly- Videojet Excel 170i<br />Best customer service- Videojet Excel 170i , Hitachi PXR<br />Best print quality- Imaje 9020, Hitachi PXR </div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"><br /><strong>The Decision:</strong><br />After a few weeks of actual production trials and studies, Videojet Excel 170i, Hitachi PXR and Domino A200 were short listed for final consideration. The maintenance leader of the manufacturer has one concern on the air driven Videojet Excel 170i as the compressed air supply available is oily and wet.<br /><br />The proposals has been escalated to top management and to ensure a wise decision is made, the customer is seeking recommendation from the headquarter which is located outside of the country.<br /><br />Finally a decision is made, and the order has awarded to Domino. </div>Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16887797151013544047noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23724532.post-84054594364162879282008-02-10T16:35:00.000-08:002008-04-09T02:28:18.250-07:00Imaje Crayon (previous version)<div align="justify"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU9ov32wEW7jw8EiSVirBygeGXpH2zXTt6gAgHTbIU-QB6OhIT6ijazMpxhoH8syPs-riLUaeVOB_7X8ThrldmYrlnPEUxmfb9B7k_P19zd6mbDpgG9OCi6j7xCAZS_lKN5W8E/s1600-h/Imaje+Crayon+1.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5165515724398802354" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 228px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px" height="236" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU9ov32wEW7jw8EiSVirBygeGXpH2zXTt6gAgHTbIU-QB6OhIT6ijazMpxhoH8syPs-riLUaeVOB_7X8ThrldmYrlnPEUxmfb9B7k_P19zd6mbDpgG9OCi6j7xCAZS_lKN5W8E/s320/Imaje+Crayon+1.JPG" width="180" border="0" /></a> The previous version Imaje Crayon large character inkjet printer is one of the most popular carton printer in the market.<br /><br />In South East Asia region, the Imaje Crayon installed base could be as large as its rival Marsh Unicorn.<br /><br />The outlook of this Imaje Crayon printer looks very similar to Marsh Unicorn, in fact, both of these models were manufactured by Marsh.<br /><br />A few years after Videojet acquired Marsh company, Imaje has discontinued this model and the latest Crayon was launched. </div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"><br />To inkjet users who still have the previous version of Imaje Crayon carton printer, alternately you could engage Marsh authorized distributors to for technical assistance.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq1Oefjvpfh3R6ihgb6M3y_qsCx6WLY56r9ZIhRh7xjTqQytAxxbUM_acALeKF9O4SmhDAY27vk0-sEtYi1RDxQCdXFoIqtgBJkldCJAH1VnkKqTk7CTmtw4xr8nQ5M0i6YcVi/s1600-h/Imaje+Crayon+2.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5165516720831215058" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq1Oefjvpfh3R6ihgb6M3y_qsCx6WLY56r9ZIhRh7xjTqQytAxxbUM_acALeKF9O4SmhDAY27vk0-sEtYi1RDxQCdXFoIqtgBJkldCJAH1VnkKqTk7CTmtw4xr8nQ5M0i6YcVi/s320/Imaje+Crayon+2.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />To enhance the operating cost in term of cost per print, it is wise to upgrade the unit with ink system (reservoir) because purchase ink in bulk form (normally in 5 gallons drum) will have significant savings as compared to getting ink supplies in cartridge form.<br /><br />It would be even better if the ink system is equipped with ink low alarm which would trigger upon ink level falls below certain preset level.</div>Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16887797151013544047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23724532.post-56462077146261165242008-01-09T21:07:00.000-08:002008-04-09T02:30:29.550-07:00The Art of Selling an Inkjet Coder<div align="justify"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXZzOwqNfM13rG66Fgu9F_bN-15UPq_h8LMHGaCdRpIJnqcPqZfQ_DLkwe6mp-kFa7NREx0GRY7mmPYdgZwPjg6Tk6Q5SPZ58FKsmD_iIGBw7W3BshGO-fIQV0WFyqomdWKbq-/s1600-h/selling.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5153710676400507410" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXZzOwqNfM13rG66Fgu9F_bN-15UPq_h8LMHGaCdRpIJnqcPqZfQ_DLkwe6mp-kFa7NREx0GRY7mmPYdgZwPjg6Tk6Q5SPZ58FKsmD_iIGBw7W3BshGO-fIQV0WFyqomdWKbq-/s320/selling.jpg" border="0" /></a>Even that I have left the industrial marking & coding industry (more often known as inkjet industry), the customer segments of my current career is still very similar to the inkjet industry, which are food & beverage manufacturers.<br /><br />I have visited one of the well known dairy ready to drink (RTD) manufacturer. After the appointment objectives achieved, we were having a tea break in the canteen.<br /><br />The engineer was excited to know that I was from inkjet industry; many queries from him in regards with the inkjet printers had been raised up and discussed along break.<br /><br />To my curiosity, a question has been thrown out from my throat, “What were the arguments points of these inkjet players since you have met many of the sales representatives from Domino, Imaje, Hitachi and others?”<br /><br />Without surprise, the reply was “Their arguments points were quite similar; it is focusing on make-up consumption, machine price, spare parts price, and product features.”<br /><br />“What was your latest purchase and why?” I continued.<br /><br />The customer replied, “We choose Hitachi printer on our last purchase because we would like to give them a try since they claimed Hitachi need minimal maintenance as compared to the others. And it is true; we face fewer problems with Hitachi.”<br /><br />“Hitachi is a good brand; I have no doubt about it. Imaje, Domino, Videojet and Linx are also among the top brand in the world.” I agreed with him and elaborate a bit more from there.<br /><br />To brief him a bit on inkjet industry history, I commented, “Imaje is doing very well in Malaysia because it is the earliest brand which came in to Malaysia market and runs very professionally since day one they operate. Domino is also a good brand but the distributor did not manage the product well ended up the principal has to appoint new distributor.”<br /><br />“If I were to propose you an inkjet, I will lead you to the real consideration points by putting up statements as follow.” I continued.<br /><br />“A reliable printer with descent features will suite your printing requirement, hence features like 2D barcode printing, 32 or 34 dots high print band, USB connectivity, object oriented user interface and other sophisticated features will only confused your operators.”<br /><br />“The quality and respond time of the field service that you require will be very much depending on your production schedule. If the production is scheduled for 16 hours or sometimes 24 hours per day, then you should consider vendor which can provides you round the clock field technical support with descent respond time, say arriving to the site in 2-3 hours time.”<br /><br />“Besides, maintenance friendliness of the printer will be another determination point if in your mind you have already planned to handle some minor troubleshooting at your own before contacting the vendor.”<br /><br />The engineer nodded his head, “I agree with you as we are facing some problems in the night shift where some of my inkjet suppliers are not providing field service after normal working hours, this is very critical to the production schedule.”<br /><br />“Hey! Thank you for your advice and now I have become smarter in selecting vendor for my production equipments.” He smiled.<br /><br />We ended the tea break session will lot of laugh.</div>Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16887797151013544047noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23724532.post-27330114293334916592007-12-05T21:21:00.000-08:002008-04-09T02:31:01.966-07:00Bi-directional Printing with Videojet UHS<p><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='323' height='262' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dzx789Veavin_emy-ZATsTM0YarU1Rd_8ZJXuI0dX3Da2HfdRcbdbkMbB4O7XtE0tSu9aLXEoTz3ow' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></p><p align="justify">I have left the marking & coding industry and this application is my last project. The configuration involve two <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">SARs</span> from <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Videojet</span> US and one local (Malaysia) <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">SAR</span>. Many applications has been done during my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">employement</span> in the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">inkjet</span> line, I will pick and choose some applications which are worth to post on this technical blog (weblog).</p><p align="justify"><strong>Background</strong></p><p align="justify">The customer need to integrate a non-contact marking device into a existing pharmaceutical manufacturing line.</p><p align="justify"><strong>Application</strong></p><p align="justify">The existing production uses dot pin ribbon printing to mark production codes on the paper which comes in roll form. This old device has been faced out, thus the customer has to replace it with alternate technology and with the requirements of compliance to the pharmaceutical manufacturing requirements.</p><p align="justify">Special Requirements</p><p align="justify">1. The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">printhead</span> height must be 8 inches or below due to the existing protection setup. </p><p align="justify">2. The marking window must be very precise with +/- 1mm allowance.</p><p align="justify">3. High quality print required</p><p align="justify">4. Need support for the umbilical to ensure it would not touch the paper.</p><p align="justify"></p><p align="justify"><strong>Solutions</strong></p><p align="justify"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Videojet</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">UHS</span> (Ultra High Speed) was selected because the speed and fine printing (53 micron) is needed. This <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">fulfilled</span> the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">requirement</span> no. 2.</p><p align="justify"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">SAR</span> for 6 inches 90 degree <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">printhead</span> is ordered to meet requirement no. 1 while <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">SAR</span> for 7x9 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">twinline</span> matrix is needed to achieve the expected printing quality.</p><p align="justify">Requirement no.4 is the most challenging one where the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">printhead</span> will need to bend 90 degree (Y-axis) and follow by another bend of 90 degree (X-axis) to prevent the umbilical from touching the paper surface while consideration to the limited installation space. A local developed <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">SAR</span> has been added for the X-axis bend design.</p><p align="justify">The system has been successfully <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">commissioned</span> and working fine.</p>Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16887797151013544047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23724532.post-1166758912673550572006-12-21T19:27:00.000-08:002008-04-09T02:31:27.084-07:00Carton Coding with Marsh Unicorn<strong>Background</strong><br />The customer is in paper converting business.<br /><br /><strong>Application</strong><br />The customer has to stock up various carton boxes to for all their products which are thermal transfer ribbon, thermal & wood free papers, self-carbonized papers, self-contained papers as well as inkjet & photo papers. The factory is running out of space due to the massive inventory of all type of carton boxes. The goal is to reduce the carton boxes storage space as well as simplify the existing process of production.<br /><br /><strong>Solution</strong><br />To meet both of the requirements of this secondary packaging, a carton printer is needed. Drop on Demand (DOD) technology is the answer for the customer because it provides legible coding as well as easy to integrate to the production line where space is scarce.<br /><br /><p><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/2304/2182/320/1113/Unicorn.jpg" border="0" /><br />Marsh Unicorn is installed on the carton sealer and its prints product SKU codes, batch number, packaging date and serial number of the box while it move pass the sealer. This eliminates the process of manual stamping of variables codes which is practicing in the past. </p><p><br /><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/x/blogger/2304/2182/320/27899/Unicorn%20print%20out.jpg" border="0" /><br />The spaces that save from the inventory storage is now converted to production area. They are 7 units of Marsh Unicorn installed in this factory and it is still expanding. </p>Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16887797151013544047noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23724532.post-1145962138854513622006-04-25T03:34:00.000-07:002008-04-09T02:31:55.626-07:00In-Line Marking on LDPE Blow Molding Polyethylene Film<strong>Background</strong><br />The customer is a major manufacturer of plastic packaging film.<br /><div align="justify"><br /></div><div align="justify"><strong>Application</strong><br />The customer has setup a new line to produce LDPE Blow Molding Polyethylene Film. They needed an integrated code that contained <a href="http://www.packaginggraphics.net/plastic-recycle-logo-identification.htm">Plastic Packaging Recycling Codes</a>, Batch Number and Manufacturing Date. This customer wanted an industrial marking system that ia able to integrate to the production line easily and this marking system must comply to their industrial safety requirements.<br /></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"><br /><strong>Solution</strong><br /><a href="https://my.videojet.com/videojet/distributors/documents/support/Brochures/v-excel170i.pdf">Videojet Excel 170i</a> is the answer to this customer. This compressed air driven CIJ (Continuous Ink Jet) system with the vinyl-covered armored printhead conduit in 20 feet (6.1m) length enable the console to be placed away from the moving film. Competitors machine which is pump driven with short printhead conduit length will not have this ergonomic feature where the operator need to stand very close to the moving film in order to access to the printer console. </div><div align="justify"><br /></div><p><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2304/2182/320/LDPE_1.0.jpg" border="0" /><br />Videojet InkSource 16-8530 has excellent adhesive to the LDPE film. The Videojet Excel 170i together with Videojet InkSource 16-8530 has deliver competitive running cost in term of cost per print even it is installed at high temperature (above 35 0C) and humidity at 70-90% RH. </p><p><br /><br /><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2304/2182/320/LDPE_2.jpg" border="0" /></p>Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16887797151013544047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23724532.post-1143711602505234082006-03-30T01:25:00.000-08:002008-04-09T02:32:11.168-07:002 Lines Marking on Food Packaging<strong>Background </strong><br /><br /><div align="justify">This manufacturer and packager potato products is using stamp pad to mark their coated Aluminum covers for food packaging. This is because early tests with competitive ink jet equipment were unsuccessful due to high maintenance. </div><br /><br /><strong>Application</strong><br /><div align="justify">The requirement of this application is printing of product manufacturing date and expiry date. The customer is expecting minimal investment that would able to meet their requirements which are user friendly, clear print quality, low cost per print and low maintenance system.</div><br /><strong>Solution </strong><br /><div align="justify">Using <a href="https://my.videojet.com/portal/page?_pageid=113,982505&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL&PnBrandTechType=1&pcPageId=2.1.1&PnBrandId=1&PnPrinterTypeId=1&PnPrinterId=20&PcCrumbTrailLb1=1&PcCrumbTrailLb2=20&PcCrumbTrailURL=2.2.X.1">Videojet 37e</a>, the application engineer saw an opportunity to propose a solution. Ink selection would be critical to proving out this application. 16-8700 stepped up to the challenge, and answered all the customers' needs. It had decent dry time, good adhesion, provided good reliability and very economic. The production operators have master the keyboard functions of Videojet 37e printer after a 2 hours training. The customer states that the difference between our equipment and the competitors is "unbelievable". </div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2304/2182/400/Sistempack.jpg" border="0" /></div>Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16887797151013544047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23724532.post-1141901044477612362006-03-09T02:20:00.000-08:002008-04-09T02:32:34.164-07:00Coding on Steel Sheets<strong>Background </strong><br />The customer is in the steel shearing manufacturing environment.<br /><br /><div align="justify"><strong>Application Requirement </strong><br />White and Black Color batch number coding on the sheet is required depending on material which are mild steel, 304L, 304, 304/L or 316 Stainless Steel. The operating environment is typically exposed to extensive dust and dirt which is unavoidable in the industry of steel manufacturing. </div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2304/2182/320/ink%20systems%20and%20printhead.0.jpg" border="0" /> </div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"><strong>Solution</strong> <a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2304/2182/1600/ink%20systems.jpg"></a><br /><a href="http://www.rea-jet.net/en/">REA-JET </a>16 Dots system (DOD Technology) with pigmented ink system and die based ink system were installed on the cut to length machine. During the shearing process, the steel coil is being pulled to the desired length prior to cutting, the REA-JET system which is synchronized with the wheel encoder print the batch number on the steel while it move past the printhead.<br /><br />Changing the ink color from white to black or vice versa is made so easy by just connecting the respective ink system to the printhead without tedious flushing of ink system and re-calibration of the system. </div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2304/2182/320/printing.0.jpg" border="0" /></div>Marcohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16887797151013544047noreply@blogger.com3