Reprocentre Product Brochure 2010

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Welcome to Reprocentre.IE, the Information Exchange fromIrelands' premier supplier to the printing and graphics industry. Asour company heads into it's fifth decade serving customers thelength and breadth of the island I'm happy to outline the suppliers,services and products we represent.

Reprocentre.IE will encompass this printed catalogue as well asa digital version on our web site which will be updated via emailalerts at regular intervals. We offer a wide range of equipment,service and consumables for the majority of Irish commercial,packaging, newspaper and sign and display companies. Our longterm customers understand this, but some of you who are newto our company may not be aware of the depth of expertise we offer. This is the primaryreason behind our information exchange.

As the printing industry in every form understands, the pace of change is relentless. At Reprocentrewe've had an exciting year, introducing a sophisticated on line ordering system for accountcustomers, which is connected directly to our warehouse in Dublin. Our twice daily delivery servicefor the Dublin region continues to provide efficient, just in time service. In addition we now offersame day deliver of up to 5 meter wide rolls from a huge variety of substrates, and all from stock.

We also act as the services agents for a variety of international suppliers, several of whom entrust usto provide out of hours cover to customers including newspaper contract printers. Our stock ofparts, together with our factory trained team of 10 engineers ensures minimal downtime. In theevent that a part is required from abroad, our efficient service administration uses the latestmethods to ensure prompt delivery.

Looking forward we can see an expansion of 'traditional' printing to encompass new technologiesand methods, which Reprocentre have always communicated to the Irish market in a timely manner.

This catalogue will give you an idea of the range of products we offer, but is by no means acomprehensive listing. Please feel free to contact our sales team and why not check out our newlylaunched web site.

Brian Crawford

Managing Director

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DUBLINtel: (01) 409 3100

email: [email protected]: reprocentre.ie

Nangor Road Business Park,Clondalkin, Dublin 12

BELFASTtel: (028) 9083 9835email: [email protected]: reprocentre.ie51 Mallusk Road, Newtownabbey,Antrim, BT36 4FE

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About Us page 04

Service Department page 06

Testimonials page 08

Large Format page 12

Cutting Tables page 22

Computer to Plate page 24

Workflows page 26

Display Finishing page 32

Presses page 34

Case Studies page 38

Finishing page 40

Consumables - Plates page 46

Consumables - Media page 50

Consumables - Rigid page 52

Consumables - Ink page 54

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Eoin HonanSales DirectorA time served scanner operator, heworked in Dublin, Belfast and Bostonbefore joining the Group in the late'90's. With a well deserved reputationas an all round perfectionist, he joinedthe Board in 2004 and ensures thatcustomers requirements areunderstood by suppliers.

email: [email protected]: 087 2505765

Shane PriceTechnical DirectorTechnology has been the driving forcefor Shane, both at work and at playwhich is why he's responsible for findingnew suppliers and what they bring toour customers. As Reprocentre'sNewspaper specialist for many years,he recently took on the Horizonfinishing systems.


Alan O’BrienSalesAlan came to the group in 2005 from aspecialist packaging background with amajor multinational. He represents uswith exceptional diligence and technicalcompetence. Working closely withEsko Artworks and Agfa on ourworkflow software offerings, Alan alsohas taken up the KBA mantle as oneof Ireland's leading press suppliers.


Tom McIntyre Sales Tom is responsible for our industrialinkjet products and has transformed the market here. He came into thetrade from a photographic background.This helps explain his passion forachieving the highest possible qualityand the greatest accuracy inreproduction.


Bernard HoeySales 5 years ago we would never haveconsidered creating a role for a mediaspecialist, but such is the rate of changein our industry that we need theknowledge that Bernard brings. Heworked for many years advising thesign and display market. He hasbecome our representative forindustrial inkjet media and ink.


Bill FordeGeneral Manager NIBill joined the group in 1999 with thepurchase of Offset distributors. He has aunique gift for identifying the rightsolution for complex problems.Originally an engineer, he now leadsour sales efforts across Ulster whilstretaining his deep understanding ofprint and finishing equipment andprocesses.


Larry KellyService Director One of our longer serving employees.Between arranging training on newequipment and resolving technicalissues in the field, he's in constantcommunication with suppliers,customers and our engineers. He is incharge of the largest number of staff,many of whom now work a 24/7/365rota.


Derrick KaneService ManagerOriginally qualified as an electronicsengineer. He quickly took on theimagesetters and later CTP devices thatcame into printing in the 80's and haslately been heavily involved with ourindustrial inkjet customers. Highlyregarded by colleagues and customersalike.


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EngineeringFrank Noone, Declan McBride, Alan Keane,

Derrick Kane, Service Manager, Ciaran Gavin,

Darren Flynn

Robert Galbrait NI, Stephen Brady NI

A key strength at Reprocentre, our factory trained staffoperate a rota to provide contract service out of hours.Operating from both Dublin and Belfast they combine youth withexperience, as well as a deep understanding of the processes and people which represent our customer base.Derrick Kane, Frank Noone and Ciaran Gavin all started with us in the 80's, while Alan Keane, Darren Flynn,Robert Galbraith and Stephen Brady provide specialist knowledge on specific product lines.

AccountsEdele Core accounts & service co coordinator, Mairead

Kane, Credit Control, Richard Noble, Financial Director

Bernie Murtagh, Jacqui Brady Office Administrators NI

In our Dublin office Mairead Kane, Edel Core and Kathleen Gearytogether with Bernie Murtagh and Jacqui Brady (in Belfast) have manyyears of experience with our customers and suppliers, providingtelephone support for orders as well as accounting andadministration for the Group.

On-Line OrderingSince late 2008, an online ordering systems allows account customers to place orders at any time. The systems is live to our warehouse,ensuring the shortest possible time between order and delivery.It complements our FreeFone FAX (1-800-777-333), email ([email protected]) and telephone (01-4093100) which combine to provide themost flexible order handling in the industry.

Warehouse & DistributionBarbara Keenan, Purchasing Manager,

Chris Shelly, Karol Junczyk, Keith

McGrath warehouse & delivery

Barbara Keenan is the manager of this, the hubof the company. She is responsible for a 1,200

SqM warehouse, two delivery vans, 700 pallets positions as well as awide variety of equipment to deal with all the machines andconsumables we supply. Chris Shelley, Keith McGrath drive the vansand Karol Junczyk picks orders as well as locating incoming goods.

Richard NobleFinancial DirectorRichard joined the company in time to guide the sale by the originalowners (in 1988) to IWP plc. He is a key part of the executivemanagement with an unusual tolerance (as an accountant) forsalespeople, which is invaluable when times are challenging.

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Irish newspaper printers rely on Reprocentre

Service Group

All printing is under time pressure, but newspapers are a

particularly acute example. Every day (and often several times

during it) newspaper printers have trucks waiting to take the

most time sensitive product to market. Yet few understand what

makes all of this happen smoothly and throughout the year.

For more than four decades, the Reprocentre service team

have provided telephone technical support and on site find

and fix to newspaper press halls the length and breadth of

Ireland. More recently this offering has been expanded to a

full 24/7/365 contract-based offering, as we deliver support for all

CtP machines sold by Agfa in Ireland.

North and South of the border, Reprocentre service engineers like Robert Galbraith

and Alan Keane are on call to respond to customers like Webprint Concepts in Cork

and the North West of Ireland Publishing group in Omagh.

Webprint, located in a state of the art plant at Mahon in Cork, print a wide range of

daily, weekly and periodic newspaper titles. Amongst Webprint’s customers is TCH,

who publish the Irish Examiner, the Evening Echo, the Sunday Business Post and

various other weekly titles. Eric Bergin, maintenance manager at Webprint, explains,

“it is vital to our operating schedule that all titles printed are done so within

allocated time slots, so seconds count, every day. The Reprocentre engineers work

with us to ensure that both Agfa Polaris computer to plate machines are well

maintained and are fully functional in order to be able to produce 220 plates per

hour, which we need to meet the tightest of deadlines”.

Alan Keane, one of Reprocentre’s specialist newspaper engineers, worked in

newspaper production for the Western People in Ballina before joining the

company in 2005.

“I enjoy the variety of work, as no two newspaper installations are identical,

and the ongoing training from our suppliers’ keeps me up to date. In addition

to Webprint, I’ve worked in all the major production sites in Ireland, both

during the installation of the equipment and the scheduled maintenance, so we all understand

the various machines, like the processors and plate benders,” explains Alan.

The North West of Ireland Publishing group in Omagh (NWIP) publish and print seven of their own titles including the

Co. Tyrone-based Ulster Herald, Fermanagh Herald, Donegal News and a niche GAA weekly newspaper for Ulster, Gaelic

Life. The company also provides some external contract printing work.

Established in 1901, NWIP’s titles currently enjoy a combined circulation of almost 60,000 copies per week and are one

of the most progressive independently-owned publishing companies in Ireland. The company has two ECRM computer to

plate lines and has recently added colour towers to the existing Goss Community press which is overseen by Press

Manager Joe Quinn.

“Reprocentre provided local engineering support for our older film based machines for many years, so we were very

confident that the transition to CtP would be a smooth one,” explained Joe. “At about the same time we upgraded our

press to offer additional colour capacity but none of this would have been possible if we did not have the reassurance

that a Reprocentre engineer was available to repair vital pre-press equipment if and when we need them,” he added.

As part of an expansion of Reprocentre Group in Northern Ireland, Robert Galbraith joined the company in 2007. “I’ve a

background in service for many years, but I was delighted at the opportunity Reprocentre offered me, as I’d been working

in the Belfast Telegraph for a number of years and wanted more variety. On a daily basis, working together with my

colleagues Stephen Brady and Bill Forde, we ensure that newspapers reach their intended customers in a timely manner.”

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s e r v i c e d e p a r t m e n t

In less than 45 Minutesyou could save up to

€10,000 per year*.

From the world’s largest ink manufacturer comes a super range of eco solvent inks for Roland

Ink changeover can take as little as 45 minutes, with an average yearly saving of up to €10,000*

Easy to install and use - no engineer required, chemical compatibility means no flushing required

Colour and performance matched to original inks, allowing seamless use of existing colour profiles

tel dublin: (01) 409 3100tel belfast: (028) 9083 9835email: [email protected]

web: reprocentre.ienangor road business park, dublin 12

* Figures based on consumption in a commercial environment.

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Brian Barrett SignsBrian Barrett Signs & Joinery was established in 1989 and to-day is one of NorthernIrelands leading specialist firms in the manufacture and erection of “For Sale” signs forestate agents. Located on the Crumlin road in Belfast the company is now also amayor supplier of shop front signage, internal signs, building wraps and vehicle wraps,window graphics, banners, flags and much more. With a growing fleet of more than tenvans decked out in the smart blue and silver livery of the company’s colours BarrettSigns to-day epitomises a company which has built up a reputation over the years forhigh quality work, service and reliability.Managing Director Brian Barrett said; “I reckon that most people in Ulster have seen some

example of our work because we erect and maintain signboards for nearly 140 estate agency branches throughout the

province including household names such as the Halifax, Eric Cairns Partnership, Ulster Property Sales, Gerry O'Connor and lots

of smaller agents. We are the only sign company in the North of Ireland that has its own vehicle mounted cherry picker which

allows us to install any size of mesh banner on a building including a full wrap. However with the recent recession the company

was extremely lucky due to the fact that we had also developed other business sectors such as display, shop fittings, that sort of

thing which provided a cushion and meant that we didn’t have all our eggs in one basket.”

Barrett Signs production capabilities centre around two Roland DG printers, a SOLJET PROII and PROIII, both ofwhich produce the majority of the companies print needs up to 64 inch. However like so many other sign companiestoday raw material costs and professional backup service are key elements for the company.“Bill Forde from the Reprocentre in fairness has always dropped in to us if he had the opportunity to see if he could do

anything for Barrett Signs,” said Brian. “A while ago he offered me the opportunity of reducing significantly my ink costs by

changing over to a non-OEM range called Streamline from Sun Chemicals. Bill also offered me very competitively priced vinyl

supplies as well. To be honest they just seem to be a very professional and friendly outfit to deal with”.

DP ImagingIn 2002 DP Imagining started life as pre-press company with one Avantra imagesetter. Sixmonths later the company installed its first CTP system, an 8 up ESKO PlateDrive followedby a 4 up Agfa Palladio to supply digital plates to printers in the Dublin area. Based in theBallymount Industrial estate DP Imaging’s three directors, Paul Brierton, Patrick Brierton andJason Cassidy all come from a pre-press background and initially formed the company tooffer a competitive and fast turn around plate making service to printers who did not havethis facility.However about 4 years ago DP Imaging began to notice a downturn in the pre-press area and

decided to start looking at various other options which would generate additional revenue for the company.Paul Brierton said; “All three of us decided that digital large format print was probably the best sector for us to invest in going

forward,” he said. “We held discussions with many suppliers, including the Reprocentre and as in the past they came up with the best

entry level machine for us in the Agfa range. This was a hybrid UV cured flatbed and roll to roll printer which was competitively priced

and which allowed us to print on a wide variety of substances.”

Initially DP Imaging used the Anapurna for trade work such as posters, boards and also as a learning curve in large formatprinting. After about a year DP Imaging decided to develop and expand its sales in this sector because up till then it wasstill very much an add on to the companies existing pre-press business. The result was that in January 2008 the companymoved up another gear with the purchase of a HP 9000 64 inch solvent machine from the Reprocentre to expand capacityto print short run posters, vinyl and billboards.

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“We have always found the Reprocentre to be on top of their game”, said Paul. “The range and depth of machinery they can supply

is second to none which means that they can always show us two or three similar devices when we are looking to invest in new

machinery. As with all suppliers we have had one or two technical issues with machines supplied by them but in every case these

have been sorted out to our satisfaction because of the expertise of Reprocentre’s engineers which is a very major ‘plus’ in my book.”

In January 2009 DP Imaging expanded further with the purchase of a 3.2 meter HP XP2750 hybrid UV device, again fromthe Reprocentre including a Fotoba XL320 XY slicer to automatically finish posters with minimum operator interventionrequired.“This gave us 110 m2/hr output roll to roll and a flatbed capability up to 2.5 m wide and up to 50 mm thickness,” explained Paul.“This meant that we could now produce very high quality outdoor and POS applications including a dual roll facility to print

simultaneously two different jobs or the same job side by side to increase production. “

DP Imagining has come a long way from its early beginnings as a pre-press house and to-day 75% of its business is wideformat print. Brierton commented; “A lot of our success down through the years is a direct result of the equipment, advice and

back up service which we have received from the Reprocentre.”

TypeformAs one of Irelands leading “Pre-Media” companies Typeform has established itself overthe last twenty seven years as a high quality supplier of digital colour for print andpublishing. Located in the Portside Business Centre, East Wall Road, Dublin 3 thecompany specializes in Pre-Media services for Print and Web. Alan O’Reilly, systemsdirector at Typeform explained a little about what the company does. “One of our key

services is advertising campaign deliveries and by that I mean we colour manage and deliver

artwork to magazines, newspapers and outdoor advertising directly for clients or agencies.

Various print sites such as newspapers and magazines will have different colour requirements

with regard to total ink weight in order to print a job so we have to colour manage individual

files so that they are accepted by the various print processes. For example you can’t take a magazine ad that’s nice and

punchy at 320 total ink weight and put it into a newspaper. It has to be transformed and colour managed down to about 240

simply so that it won’t seep through the back of the newsprint and break the web when it’s printing.”

Typeform to-day delivers to all the national and regional newspapers and magazines here and in the UK as well asother countries including the USA. The company offers five primary services, Ad campaign delivery, artwork servicesfor typesetting and layout, Image manipulation of digital images, high end drum and archive scanning and pre-presscomputer to plate making. “Some of Irelands largest print companies outsource their pre-press to us” continued O’Reilly. “Because a considerable

amount of printers in Ireland to-day find it difficult to invest in multiple plate making devices as well as upgrading software

because it’s so expensive we offer this service twenty four hours a day and take away a major headache for them. All our pre-

press kit is supplied by the Reprocentre where we have invested heavily in Agfa equipment from them. We have two Agfa

Avalon VLF (very large format) plate making devices and one Agfa X 45 which means that Typeform has three plate making

devices, two of which are the largest in the country. The company is now probably one of the largest suppliers of plates to the

printing industry in Ireland and accounts for about one third of our business to-day.”

Typeform has been dealing with the Reprocentre since the company was founded and O’Reilly is very open about hisdealings with them. “They are very reliable and have a very good portfolio of products, particularly Agfa which is why over the

years we have invested so much with them. We only use Agfa consumables, Agfa equipment and Agfa Apogee workflow supplied

by the Reprocentre.”

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Horizon Horizon Graphics was formed in 1995 to offer the marketplace colour reproductionand a full screen printing service. Over the years it has invested heavily in a range ofnew technology and today is one of the countries leading suppliers of digital, screenand litho print solutions in Ireland. Recently it added to its already formidable digitaldivision by installing a HP Scitex Turbojet TJ8350 wide format printer supplied by theReprocentre to increase productivity and free up additional capacity on its other digitaland screen presses. The company has two production plants based in north Dublin andthe new machine will be primarily used for outdoor media and point of sale posters.This new investment considerably increases Horizons digital output capabilities to the

point where 60% of its printing will now be run digitally.Derek Gillen, sales director explained why the HP Scitex Turbojet TJ8350 was so badly needed.“Horizon already has a HP XP5300, a NUR Fresco III, a Nur Tempo II, as well as two Esko Kongsberg cutting tables, an i-XL

44 and an XP 44,as well as a Roland Pro III and two Canon IPF 9000’s on the LFP side” said Derek. “And on the small format

side we have the Xeikon 500 which has been very successful for us. Since a lot of our work is billboard and outdoor posters we

needed a fast machine for this business so that we could free up some of our other machines including our screen presses to

further develop new markets and increase Horizons presence in sectors where we currently are not that strong. On a typical

outdoor billboard campaign it’s worked on what’s called a two week cycle. So every two weeks there is a change of

advertisement on these sites and we have to deliver one week in advance of each new campaign which places considerable

pressure on our production. Using our screen presses if we had to produce a forty eight sheet poster run we would have to

make all the individual screens, print, and then the sheets would have to be cut down on a guillotine and collated by hand. With

the new HP Scitex Turbojet TJ8350 all the colours are printed in one pass and digitally collated. This means that they are

printed in the order which the billposter company requires them and because we also purchased a Fotoba cutting unit as part

of the overall package the output from the printer is trimmed and stacked in line as well.”

Ken Kavanagh, managing director of Horizon added, “If you look at the bigger picture to-day, in store point of sale

corrugated units are printed either digitally or screen. The HP Scitex Turbojet TJ8350 will free up production time on our flatbed

Tempo and screen presses to expand and significantly increase our presence in this market sector because we also now have

the finishing capability of the Esko Kongsberg cutting tables which we purchased from the Reprocentre. In November of last

year Horizon received a green accreditation and the ISO and what this does is make us more environmentally friendly because

there is no waste with digital print. When you print a poster on a screen press you have to allow for at least 10% over’s

whereas with the new HP Scitex Turbojet TJ8350 for example if someone orders 200 posters that’s what they get and we

don’t have any over’s to throw out at the end of the run. The other great bonus with this printer is that because it also has

variable data we can now service 100 different sites around the country for a client and be specific to each individual one in

terms of localized print needs.The Turbojet is a machine that really takes traditional screen printing on, in terms of production,

going forward I reckon Horizon will not produce a 48 sheet poster ever again using the screen process”.

Derek Gillen explained some of the other advantages that large format printing offered Horizon.“We are getting a very good reaction from clients in particular because there will be no cutting box required for floor units or

cut to shape point of sale items which can be a significant cost especially when doing a floor unit,” he said.Horizon has also developed in partnership with another company an eco-friendly PE material with plastic eyelets forbanners which is 100% recyclable.Ken continued; “Horizon now has all the print and finishing equipment it needs to finish a job from start to finish including

welding machines. To-day we can produce everything from a business card, brochure, all the way to banners and billboards and

most importantly we don’t outsource anything at all! In fairness, a lot of our growth down through the years has been the result

of sound investments in state of the art machinery and the Reprocentre has played a large part in that process.”

With a customer base that encompasses retail, banking, food, clothing, motor and the alcoholic beverage industryHorizon’s clients now span the complete spectrum of Irish business.

Contact:

Horizon Graphics, 00353 (0) 1 8681257, www.horizongraphics.ie

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Bandon Office SuppliesWhen Bandon Office supplies was nearly washed out of business during lastNovembers severe flooding, it’s a testament to the fortitude of the company that it isnow back trading, after re-investing heavily in its pre-press and litho area as well asexpanding its wide format sign division with the recent purchase of a Agfa Anapurna M64 inch UV printer. Bandon Office Supplies was founded in 1977 by Brian Merrick andtoday is a leading supplier of signs, general print, and office products in the Munsterregion as Print Manager, Robert Merrick explained.“It’s no lie to say that on the 19th of November last year we lost virtually everything here except

for one Roland DG VersaCAMM VP-540 large format print machine. We suffered severe flood

damage, in places eight foot deep but it was a case of “all hands on deck” and since then we have managed to get back up and running again.

Because we had to replace virtually everything that was destroyed, particularly our litho press, in a peculiar sort of way it forced us to evaluate

exactly what type of printing equipment and software we needed going forward. One of the areas which we wanted to automate was the pre-

press litho section so we purchased an Agfa Palladio B2 Ctp with an Apogee upgraded workflow from the Reprocentre.”

Bandon has three full time designers and prints for a cross section of clients in Cork as well as some trade work for smallerprinters in West Cork.Robert commented that the company already had a sign department and it was just a natural progression for them to open a digitaldivision.“A lot of people were asking us for posters and we were not able to facilitate them with the machinery we had which was a Gerber edge and

a plotter for cutting out vinyl letters,” he said. “However the requirement for that type of business is much less now because everything to-day is

really printed wide format which is why we initially bought a Roland DG VersaCAMM VP-540. Bandon Office Supplies has been dealing with the

Reprocentre for many years on imagesetters, film, plates, and an Agfa CTP system. We knew Reprocentre’s track record and at the end of the

day it all boils down to service because there’s no point in having the best machine in the world if you cant get good backup to keep it running.

What I also like about them is the fact is that I can phone at anytime even outside working hours and they will give me the information to get

us up and running again which is worth more to me than anything else.”

Bandon Office Supplies already had plans in place to upgrade its signs division so as part of the necessary re-investment after theflooding it decided to purchase an Agfa Anapurna M 64 inch UV hybrid printer from the Reprocentre.“This new investment gives us the flexibility to print onto roll or uncoated rigid substrates such as aluminium for indoor and outdoor sign &

displays it also eliminates a lot of time and costs associated with mounting and laminating on Corrieboard etc. Although its impossible to print

everything on just one wide format printer the Anapurna is about three times faster than the Roland.”

Bandon is situated at the gateway to West Cork and with a population of nearly 12,000 Bandon Office Supplies believes it now hasthe capability to provide an excellent service level for signage, general print, and office products to the area and indeed most ofMunster.

Freeney’sThe Freeney name is legendary in the sign business. Generations of highly skilled signwritersand artists have earned a reputation for providing quality work. High standards have keptFreeney’s at the forefront of the sign business in Ireland for almost 100 years.In 1988 Freeney’s first invested in computer driven technology, which has sincerevolutionised the sign industry. Year on year growth has been repeated by continuedinvestment in the most up to date technology. Tom Freeney states, “Installing the new HP

Designjet L65500 is consistent with our strategy to remain leaders in our chosen market”

HP Designjet L65500 Printers use Latex Inks and can produce signs and graphics on a wide selection of flexiblemedia for a diverse range of outdoor and indoor applications. The outstanding image quality and wide color gamut help to createeye-catching graphics with rich hues and vibrant tones. The prints offer excellent durability and display permanence. Printsproduced with HP Latex Inks are odorless. At least they have no odor beyond whatever smell is inherent to the substrate. This isespecially valuable if the graphics are going to be used in food stores, restaurants, fitness centers, medical facilities or anywhere elsewhere print odors might be a concern.HP Latex Inks are water-based. They are free of Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs) and require no special ventilation. An expandingrange of recyclable media is available for the printer and most of these can be returned for free recycling through the HP Large-format Media take-back program.

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HP Scitex FB7500 (uv curable) The FB7500 is the latest offering from HP, designed for fast-paced,industrial printing environments, the HP Scitex FB7500 Printer is aversatile UV flatbed printer designed for high-quality point-of-purchase/point-of-sale applications, exhibition graphics, signage, backlitdisplays and posters.With maximum speeds of up to 500 m2/hr (5,380 ft2/hr), a low cost persheet, outstanding media versatility and an efficient, automated workflow.The combination of productivity, quality and versatility afforded by theHP Scitex FB7500 Printer provides screen and large-format offset printservice providers an easy transition into digital printing.Aiding in this transition, HP’s Scitex X2 drop-on-demand piezoelectricinkjet printheads are highly durable and reliable, as well as operator-replaceableto provide easy serviceability.Ideal for industrial inkjet applications, the HP Scitex X2 Printhead brings together silicon-basedmicroelectromechanical systems technology and innovative piezoelectric inkjet technology totake industrial wide-format quality, productivity and reliability to a new level. Supporting aresolution of up to 500 dpi in the HP Scitex FB7500, the new printhead delivers the heavy inkflows required for high-speed, high-quality printing.

HP Scitex FB6100 (uv curable) Hybrid with high image quality, rigid substrate versatility and high speedsof up to 100m²/hr. Deliver high print quality fast. Create quality graphicsthat pass the scrutiny of your most discriminating client. Produce a widerange of brilliant 8-colour output with 28 picoliter ink drops. Ensure high-quality prints with this printer's smooth print feature. Simultaneously printmultiple sheets of rigid media, such as pre-cut sign boards, at one timewith a 3.2 x 2 m table.Primary applications: Directional rigid signage, Displays, Exhibition, event

graphics, Indoor posters, Interior decoration, Murals, Point of sale/display,

POP/POS, POP rigid, Rigid exhibition and event graphics, Speciality rigid

applications.

HP Scitex XP2750 (uv curable)A 3.2m wide-format UV printer that delivers superior image quality onflexible and rigid substrates at high printing speeds up to 110m²/hrYou don't have to sacrifice quality for print speed. Meet customer'sprinting needs with a wide-format printer that creates high-qualityapplications, even at productive speeds of 77 m2/hr (820 ft2/hr) whenquality is critical, switch to 8-color printing mode.Customize your glossy prints with the standard HP Scitex XP2750Shutters Control Kit. This kit controls UV light exposure, delaying thecuring process and producing glossier prints.Primary applications: Banners, Displays, Exhibition, event graphics,

Exterior signage, Indoor posters, Interior decoration, Murals, Point of sale/display, POP/POS.

Also available as Roll to Roll only HP Scitex XP2700.

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HP Scitex FB950 (uv curable) A 2.5m wide affordable UV industrial industrial hybrid solution with greatimage quality. Impress your most demanding customers with high-qualityprints on both rigid and flexible media and open your business to newmarkets.Benefit from unlimited possibilities—print on heavy, thick, or unevenmaterial and deliver high speed with amazing quality.Primary applications: Exterior signage, Outdoor furniture, Point of

sale/display, POP/POS.

Large Format

No segment of the Print Industry has escaped the effects of the global recession; this includes the large format sector.

We have seen some casualties and Printers involved in supplying developers/estate agents have experienced a drastic fall

in business due to the slump in the property market in Ireland.

We have also witnessed greater competition for work with margins put under severe pressure. This has led to print

companies analyzing their cost structures including staff costs. Some companies have used the decline as an opportunity

to be more aggressive and increase market share. To do this you must have your costs under control.

The other strategy adopted is diversification where companies added new products and services to gain new business.

The current economic situation has accelerated the shift from analog to digital. Digital allows print service providers to

print short runs efficiently. Marketing spends are more targeted to keep costs down which is ideal for digital.

Interest in the technology has never been greater as developments in inkjet systems continue and end-users explore the

true potential of this dynamic process. One of the hottest developments to emerge in recent years is UV inkjet printing,

offering dramatic improvements in efficiency, quality, substrate choice and emission levels.

Reprocentre offer printers in large, wide, and super-wide formats and span the range of commercial and industrial printing

applications including digital fine art, indoor and outdoor display graphics, point of purchase advertising, billboards and

signage, exhibitions, short-run product packaging, and vehicle and building wraps. When you consult with the Reprocentre

team we can help you select the solution that best meets your business needs.

Innovations in Large Format

UV-curable systems

UV-curable inkjet supports the growing need for ever-faster production speeds and for rigid printing applications,

particularly for POP displays, outdoor signage and building graphics, while also delivering high image quality and enabling

environmentally friendly printing practices.

HP Latex

Latex Inks are pigmented, water-based designed for commercial and industrial printing applications. These new inks use

HP’s innovative aqueous-dispersed polymer (“Latex”) technology to provide print durability and display permanence

comparable to solvent inks. The water-based formulation provides clear advantages over solvent inks by reducing the total

impact of printing on the environment and facilitating an improved print production environment.

Automation

A major trend in large format digital is the move toward more automated systems, allowing printers to increase

efficiencies and productivity, while also streamlining their workloads. Customers have focused on production efficiency in

their print operations, everything from the physical workflow to investments in the areas of new printing platforms and

finishing systems that offer additional productivity. This is allowing them to compete for new jobs and still have a margin.

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HP Scitex Designjet L65500 (latex)2.6m environmentally friendly printer with water based odourless inks,with a top speed of 79m²/hr.Offers outdoor and indoor application versatility with print-quality anddisplay permanence comparable to low-solvent printers. Reduce the impact of printing on the environment. Deliver faster at highprint speeds and improve productivity.Print rich, saturated colours and deliver applications with the six-colorHP Designjet L65500 printing system with HP Latex Inks. Astound customers with high-resolution, up to 1200 dpi prints. HP Latex prints achieve up to three years display permanenceunlaminated, five years laminated and provide scratch, smudge, and waterresistance comparable to low-solvent inks.Primary applications: Banners, exhibition, event graphics, exterior signage, interior decoration, light box

films, murals, POP/POS, posters and vehicle graphics.

HP Scitex TJ8350 (solvent)

HP Scitex TJ8550 (uv curable) High production printer with drum technology generatingcut sheet output (1.6 x 3.7 m) up to 480m2 per hour.One of the fastest wide-format digital presses available, theHP Scitex TJ8350/8550 Printer delivers print speeds of up to480 m2/hr. Offer your customers faster turnaround times onlong print runs, while adding on-demand capability. Printbrilliant applications from billboards to display-quality signswith custom print modes and six HP Scitex Inks. Deliver

prints with up to two years of outdoor durability. Print on a wide range of flexible media from high-end tolow-cost, uncoated media. Add two-sided printing capability with the double-sided printing upgrade.Primary applications: Banners, billboards, double-sided banners, exterior signage, light box film/paper, Point of

sale/display, POP/POS and posters.

HP Scitex XL1500 (solvent)3.2m and 5m versatile printers with printing speeds up to 124sqm perhour. Dye Sublimation upgrade available for textile printing.Print a wide range of super-wide format applications on almost anyflexible media of any format or size. Easily switch between four, six, andeight color printing and select among printing modes for print qualityoptions. Print double-sided applications. This high-speed printer delivers arapid return on your investment. Multi-roll printing, load file whileprinting, and a dedicated RIP enable a productive printing system. Primary applications: Mockups, displays, POP/POS, billboards, building

wraps, exterior signage and murals.

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HP Scitex XP2300 / HP Scitex XP5300 (uv curable) 3.2m and 5m printers focused on productivity and low cost per m² upto 300m²/hr.Minimize your ink, media, and operator expenses and increase yourprofitability. Cost-effective billboard ink and the ability to print oninexpensive media reduces your running costs. Enjoy a low cost perm2 at top print speeds. Increase workflow efficiencies. HP ScitexOperating Software automates tasks and reduces operator errors.The on-core collector facilitates continuous production, and fastbillboard print speeds enable you to deliver more quickly. Yourcustomers want more. Now you can deliver faster with industry-leadingprint speeds, quick-drying UV inks, and productivity features like the HP Scitex XP5300 On-coreCollector and the HP Scitex XP5300 Multi-roll Printing Kit. Produce outdoor signage at high print speedsand point-of-purchase displays with one printer. Depend on an industry-renowned, proven product andtechnology, designed to support real 24/7 production environments. Primary applications: Banners, billboards, building wraps, displays, exhibition, event graphics, exterior

signage and murals

HP Scitex XP2100 / HP Scitex XP5100 (uv curable)3.2m and 5m UV printers with good image quality at high printspeed up to 150m²/hrWith UV-curable inks, your output dries instantly, giving you moretime to focus on what's important: your business. Industrial print speeds and multi-roll printing provide the turnaroundtime you need to meet clients' demands. When the application demands high-quality, vibrant colors thatimpress, the HP Scitex XP2100/5100 Printer delivers. Produce output with up to 720 dpi resolution (apparent), a wide colorgamut, and vivid colors with 8-color printing. Provide moreopportunities for your business: choose 4- or 8-color printing,traditional roll-fed or inexpensive, uncoated media or print precise

backlit or blockout applications with the optional Double-sided Printing Kit.Primary applications: Banners, billboards, building wraps, displays, exhibition, event graphics, exterior signage, indoor

posters, interior decoration, murals, point of sale/display and POP/POS.

HP Financial ServicesAs the availability of capital reduces, pressure increases to cut back on medium and longer term cost reduction projectsthat require immediate capital investment. Using the capabilities of our financial partner HP International Bank plc(HPIB), Reprocentre is pleased to be able to offer a range of initiatives which can support investment levels.

These include:• Capital Release Program (CRP) – realise cash currently tied up in the technology estate to generate immediate capital and

improve liquidity. • Structured financing on planned or potential IT projects over the next 12 months with a focus on reducing demands on

capital and allowing cost reduction programmes to continueWe remain committed to providing the levels of product and service excellence you have come to expect from the world’slargest technology company.For more information on any of the issues mentioned above, or to discuss how HPIB can provide support to your businessplease contact either Sylvia Roche 087-3806399 or Reprocentre.Note: All credit lines are subject to credit underwriting and approval.

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Agfa Anapurna M (uv curable) 1.6m wide flatbed & roll to roll UV photo realistic printerThe Anapurna M is a professional hybrid UV - printer, designed toproduce quality wide format output in any print for pay industryenvironment, on a wide range of rigid and roll to roll media.Available in 4 & 6 colour, with white ink and varnish options.The six 12 picolitre heads guarantee printing of good solids, fine textreproduction of up to 6 pt, good tonal rendering and low inkconsumption. Next to the 6 (CMYK Lc Lm) print heads this systemfeatures a robust and industrial engineered concept, fit for sustainedhigher work loads. The 1024 nozzles produce top quality prints at 720 x 1440 dpi

Available in 4 models

Anapurna M4f is a wide format industrial 4 colour UV inkjet printer, designed for printing photorealisticquality POP, displays, posters and exhibition panels. This printer has printing speeds of 15m²/hr.

Anapurna Mv is a UV curable inkjet printer for indoor and outdoor applications with a spot and an overallvarnish function.

Anapurna Mw The white ink function creates new possibilities for printing on transparent material for backlitapplications or printing white as a spot colour. White ink is also ideal to print on coloured or dark substrates.

Anapurna M² is a high-speed UV curable inkjet system suitable for graphic screen printers, photo shops andsign shops. Top class productivity is ensured with print output at 23 m²/hr.

Anapurna M range of printers delivers exceptional results for indoor and outdoor applications on uncoatedrigid media, such as corrugated boards, rigid plastics, exhibition panels, stage graphics and advertising panels, aswell as roll media such as film, vinyl, paper, canvas and banners up to 4,5 cm thick.

Agfa Anapurna 2500 LED (uv curable) Anapurna 2500 LED is a robustly engineered 2.5 m wide hybridindustrial inkjet printer, designed to produce state-of-the-art largeformat prints for outdoor and indoor applications on a wide variety ofrigid and flexible media. Led technology brings many advantages.

Anapurna 2500 LED are inkjet printers using Agfa's proprietary headtechnology in combination with high performance UV LED curinglamps. LED technology enables output on a wider media mix and anextended range of applications while at the same time you will workwith a low total cost of ownership.Wide format printing led into a new dimension

The Anapurna 2500 LED prints in 3 quality throughput modes on uncoated rigids as well as on roll mediaat widths of up to 2,5 m (100") and at speeds of up to 60 m2/h. Applications encompass posters,billboards, fleet displays, POS & POP displays, exhibition panels, stage graphics, constructionannouncements, ad panels etc. Anapurna 2500 LED produces highly saturated top quality colours atresolutions up to 1440 dpi, using Agfa made UV curable inks.

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email: [email protected]: reprocentre.ie

nangor road business park, dublin 12

She Likes Latex...If you like Latex...

you will love the new HP Designjet L65500

Productive printing with the

environment in mind.

Odourless inks, no hazardous

waste and all at print speeds

of up to 74m2/hr

The new 2.5m HP Designjet L65500Printer is one of the greenest printers

around for indoor and outdoor signage.Using the latest non-toxic, odour free

Latex Inks that release no ozoneemissions, this technology eliminates the

need for specialist ventilation and creates awealth of new market opportunities.

Couple that with superb print speeds of up to74m2/hr and fantastic image quality and you cansee why being green can be good for business.

Roland – Advanced Jet AJ1000i & AJ740iDesigned for high-volume printing, the AJ-i produces billboards,banners, backlit, fleet and vehicle graphics, and point of purchasedisplays at a maximum print speed of up to 90 m2/hr (968 sqft/hr).With 72 mm-wide heads, 510 nozzles per line and 35 pl per dot, theAJ-i offers superior image quality at 45 m2/hr (484 sqft/hr). WithRoland Intelligent Pass Control, the AJ-i achieves up to 25 % higherproductivity for banner printing in standard print mode. For example,the AJ-i can print five rolls of banner measuring 2.5 m (8.2') wide by50 m (164') long in standard print mode (bi-direction) in the sametime it took the previous model to print just four rolls. Additionalperformance features, including a heavy-duty tension-controlled take-upsystem for rolls weighing up to 100 kg (220 lbs), make the AJ-i ideal for long production runs andunattended printing. A powerful drying system quickly dries ink and media for high-speed applications.

Roland - Soljet Pro III –XC540-MTWorld's First Inkjet Printer/Cutter with Metallic Silver InkThe XC-540MT separates your business from the competition withgorgeous metallic colours that add luxury and value to every graphic.The revolutionary new XC-540MT combines the robust functionalityof the award-winning SOLJET PRO III XC-540 54" printer/cutter withthe metallic silver ink. Roland Intelligent Pass Control® assures thehighest productivity while maintaining smooth gradations and flawlesssolid colours. By merging unattended printing and automated contourcutting into a single device, the XC-540MT streamlines the productionprocess for labels, decals, POP, banners, signs and vehicle wraps.

Soljet Pro III – XC540The XC-540 takes quality & productivity to the next level with a host of advanced features including revolutionaryintelligent pass control technology for faster production and better overall imaging. Roland Intelligent Pass Control is a3-dimensional system that precisely controls ink firing at the edge of each pass to virtually eliminate banding anddeliver the right density for each specific media. As a result, the XC-540 prints unmatched image quality overall withsmoother gradations and flawless solid colours in every print mode. Because Roland Intelligent Pass Control optimizesprint quality at high speeds, the XC-540 now achieves twice the productivity in standard print mode In the XC540Roland has integrated its industry acclaimed Print&Cut technology into one streamlined device.


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Add somecolour toyour life

Our partnerships with our ink suppliers offer the widestrange of digital printing inks to the Irish market.

With our colour expertise, we can produce cost effectivesolutions to create high impact indoor or outdoor

graphics on an extensive range of media.

Roland - Versa UV – Print & Cut LEC 330The LEC-330 prints on a wide variety of media such as paper, film andleather. In addition, it supports card stock, plastic board, polycarbonateand other rigid substrates (except metals) up to 1mm thick for a widevariety of prototyping applications. New high-quality artistic print mode(1440 x 1440dpi) is ideally suited for offset and gravure printers thatrequire sharp, detailed graphics and text for their prototypes. Printquality is further enhanced by Roland Intelligent Pass Control®technology which delivers smooth gradations and flawless solid fills withvirtually no banding in every print mode. White ink allows you to printon dark or transparent substrates with brilliant color.The LEC-330 prints your design beautifully in CMYK+White ink and finishesgraphics with rich special effects created by multiple layers of clear coat. Choose any combination ofmatte and glossy finishes and layer them for interesting patterns, even Braille. Use white ink to print ontransparent and shrinkwrap film for food packaging prototypes. No additional die cutting is necessarybecause the LEC-330 prints and digitally die cuts graphics in virtually any shape automatically throughone seamless workflow.

Canon imagePROGRAF

5100/6100/8100/9100 The expanding world of Large Format photography and digitalFine Art has never been better served than now. Canon’sextensive range of specialist Large Format devices provideseverything you need for today’s outstanding productions andtomorrow’s gallery showpieces.Canon’s range of Large Format Printers for photography andFine Art give you the confidence to deliver your best work everytime. The 12 colour LUCIA ink system delivers exceptionallyaccurate colours by including both RGB and CMYK inks. Thisinnovative system proves incredibly cost effective too as there’s

less of a need to blend colours to produce the results you desire, ensuring a sound return on your investment.You’ll find a comprehensive range encompassing 4 specialist devices spanning A2 (17”) up to 60” printing that areincredibly easy to work with, leaving you to focus all your attentions on those masterpieces in the making.

Canon imagePROGRAF 6000s/8000s/9000s The imagePROGRAF iPF8000S and iPF9000S are 8-colour pigment ink 24” 44" & 60" large format printers, perfect for theproduction market, with no compromise on quality or speed. Outstanding colour stability, ultra glossy feel and highabrasion resistance for hard-hitting poster campaigns, eye-catching signs or head-turning exhibition graphics. Canon’s largeformat production printers help you create the best possible results. Big on innovation, these devices effortlessly combineunbeatable productivity, ease-of-use and industry-leading print quality.Each device is designed to offer everything you need for outstanding productivity in sign making, poster creation andsimilar production applications. The inks feature a mirrored layout which means prints are incredibly fast, a necessity intoday’s production environments. The consistent, high quality prints also offer high scratch resistance, reduced graininessand excellent graduation.


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Kongsberg XP tables are simply the best digital fi nishing tables on the market today.

In today’s sign and display market, you need to cut it real close to stay ahead of your competition. With a Kongsberg XP table you'll have the highest scores for speed, accuracy and productivity on the widest range of materials. These tables handle everything: from heavy materials (MDF, Re-board®, plexi, triple-wall corrugated…) over foam to folding carton and vinyl.

And there is more than just the robust machine. The i-cut® vision registration system and workfl ow integration is the global standard. i-cut® makes it easy for every operator to achieve outstanding speed and accuracy.

And our layout and nesting software optimize job preparation and substrate usage.

Connect with EskoArtwork for the best digital fi nishing solution to cut it real close.

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Kongsberg XP tables are simply

the best digital finishing tables

on the market today.

In today’s sign and display market, you need to cutit real close to stay ahead of your competition.With a Kongsberg XP table you'll have the highestscores for speed, accuracy and productivity on thewidest range of materials. These tables handleeverything from heavy materials (MDF, Re-board®,plexi, triple-wall corrugated…) over foam to foldingcarton and vinyl.There is more than just the robust machine. The i-cut® vision registration system and workflowintegration is the global standard. The i-cut® makesit easy for every operator to achieve outstandingspeed and accuracy. And our layout and nestingsoftware optimize job preparation and substrateusage.

The XP Tooling system: extremely versatile

Corrugated converting, POP and signage demand the ability and the versatility to process a wide array of materials, theKongsberg XP tools handle them all with ease and accuracy. The XP table excels in processing a wide variety of materials. Thesematerials range from single flute corrugated and foam over heavy duty corrugated to MDF, plexi or aluminum. The KongsbergXP comes equipped with a wide range of tools to make this versatility possible.

New standard for milling

The Kongsberg XP’s throughput and speedare extraordinary. Several materials can becut at top speed, 100 m/minute, and an idlespeed of 100 m/minute makes the XP moreefficient even with materials that demand areduced feed rate.There are many other parameters that areimportant for throughput, the lighteningquick acceleration of 1.5G, which deliverstop speed in about 8 cm (3.2”), the fast,switch-operated change of milling bits andintelligent tooling that automaticallyrecalls setup parameters all contribute toincreased productivity.

i-XL20 i-XL24Working area* withFlexiHead (W x L)mmIn.

1610 x 127063 3/8 x 50

1610 x 305063 3/8 x 120Working area* withMultiCUT – tool stations

mmIn.

1618 x 127063.7 x 50

1618 x 305063.7 x 120Working area* withMultiCUT - routertable only

mmIn.

1680 x 127066 x 50

1680 x 305066 x 120Overall dimensions including console

mmIn.

2250 x 198089 x 78

2250 x 372089 x 146Max. material size mm

In.1750 x 1620

69 x 641750 x 3420

69 x 135Weight kglbs 405

890 5801276Position accuracy ± 200 μm

±.0078” ± 200 μm±.0078”Repeatability

± 50 μm±.00 19”Maximum speed

50m/min - 33ipsMaximum acceleration5.6m/s² - 0.56G

i-XL42 i-XL442140 x 127084 1/4 x 50

2140 x 305084 1/4 x 120

2148 x 127084.6 x 50

2148 x 305084.6 x 120

221 0 x 127087 x 50

221 0 x 305087 x 120

2780 x 1990109 x 78

2780 x 3730109 x 147

2280 x 162090 x 64

2280 x 342090 x 135

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1683± 300 μm±.0 118”

± 300 μm±.0 118”

± 60μm±.00 23”

50m/min - 33ips

5.4m/s² - 0.54G

i-XL Series

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i-XL20 i-XL24Working area* withFlexiHead (W x L)mmIn.

1610 x 127063 3/8 x 50

1610 x 305063 3/8 x 120Working area* withMultiCUT – tool stations

mmIn.

1618 x 127063.7 x 50

1618 x 305063.7 x 120Working area* withMultiCUT - routertable only

mmIn.

1680 x 127066 x 50

1680 x 305066 x 120Overall dimensions including console

mmIn.

2250 x 198089 x 78

2250 x 372089 x 146Max. material size mm

In.1750 x 1620

69 x 641750 x 3420

69 x 135Weight kglbs 405

890 5801276Position accuracy ± 200 μm

±.0078” ± 200 μm±.0078”Repeatability

± 50 μm±.00 19”Maximum speed

50m/min - 33ipsMaximum acceleration5.6m/s² - 0.56G

i-XL42 i-XL442140 x 127084 1/4 x 50

2140 x 305084 1/4 x 120

2148 x 127084.6 x 50

2148 x 305084.6 x 120

221 0 x 127087 x 50

221 0 x 305087 x 120

2780 x 1990109 x 78

2780 x 3730109 x 147

2280 x 162090 x 64

2280 x 342090 x 135

440970 765

1683± 300 μm±.0 118”

± 300 μm±.0 118”

± 60μm±.00 23”

50m/min - 33ips

5.4m/s² - 0.54G

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Agfa Palladio II Palladio II is a 4-up (B2) flatbed platesetter that brings you a winningcombination of automation, reliability, and quality - all in an extremelyaffordable solution. At 2400 dpi 17 to 20 plates an hour covers most ofthe printer requirements. With the new Palladio II we address additionalapplications like smaller newspapers and book printing by increasing thethroughput up to 28 plates an hour at 1200 dpi. With the manual input version, the Palladio II M, you can step rightinto the high quality world of CTP at an affordable price. It will help youincrease efficiency and keep your presses rolling. Palladio II is very cost effective due to its reliable violet laser whichprovides consistent imaging for up to 10-years without replacements.

Agfa Avalon N4Agfa Graphics' Avalon N4 thermal B2 CTP system gives you theautomation and imaging capabilities of larger devices, in a compactformat. It has a range of speeds and easy-loading features to fit yourvolume requirements. Avalon N4 gives you fast imaging, increasing theoverall productivity of your business. Avalon N4 provides high-qualityplate production for small and mid-sized commercial printing andpackaging operations that are looking for a first-time CTP system, orwant to upgrade existing equipment.Compatible with Azura TS Chemistry-free plates, provides a moreefficient alternative to traditional thermal plates. Azura TS completelyeliminates hazardous chemicals for more consistent imaging. It reduces

production steps, helping to streamline your workflow. Avalon N4 comes with an optional inline punchingsystem.The N4 L50, N4 L100 and N4 L300 plateloaders offer maximum convenience and automation.

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Agfa Avalon N8Introducing the new energy friendly plate setter

The second generation models are visually different from theirpredecessors and have important changes under the hood. As a result ofthese changes, the units use 28% less power without sacrificingperformance. The operating costs are further reduced while the quality of the systemremains unchanged. Avalon N8, is ideally suited for Energy Elite deliveringhigh run lengths without the need for post baking whilst Azura TS andAmigo plates offer more ease of use and additional ecological benefits. The new Avalon N8 range comes in various configurations with newproductivity specifications. Varying on plate type, imaging speed is up to 12.5%faster compared to the current design. All models now support an extended range of plate sizes between304x370 mm (12"x 14.6") and 1160x940 mm (45.7"x 37.0") and can handle 0.4mm plates (field option). Anew internal airflow design reduces the risk of imaging head contamination to guarantee optimal imaging quality.Avalon N8 also takes advantage of a completely new remote user interface called 'Stay in Touch'. It offers emailmessaging and a graphic user interface for engine data. The new Avalon N8 is to be introduced to the market in Q12010.

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Agfa Avalon N 16 VLFThe Avalon N16 is a range of thermal VLF platesetters that offer newlevels of productivity to computer-to-plate imaging. The 16-upexternal-drum engine is equipped with 512-channel GLV imagingtechnology and integrated automation to offer you a customized CTPsolution that responds to your needs.The Avalon N16 engines offer you excellent quality and efficiencydriven plate production, with 3 different models that producebetween 17 and 31 plates (1448x1143mm) per hour.Avalon N16-50 E can be upgraded to the higher speed Avalon

N16-50 S and Avalon N16-50 XT models in the field.

Agfa Avalon N 24/36/40 VLFAvalon N24/36/40 are external-drum engines equipped with 512 or 1024-channel GLV imagingtechnology and integrated automation to offer you a customized CTP solution that is ideally suited for awide range of applications such as packaging, book and commercial printing. Unmatched plateproductivity thanks to GLV technologyThe Avalon N models apply state-of-the-art GLV imaging head technology. The precision imaging headproduces exceptional tonal accuracy and uniformity from corner to corner, plate to plate and job to job.When adding the dual plate option the Avalon N engines can produce between 34 and 64 plates(1030x800mm) per hour. These ultra-high productivity levels became possible thanks to using dualimaging heads with 1024 channel GLV technology.

Avalon N automation increases operator productivity to match your volume requirements. TheAvalon N24 / N36 / N40 assortment offers a variety of automated features. Internal plate punching,multi-cassette loading and on-line processing guarantees a steady plate production. A drum auto-balancesystem allows switching between different sized plates. The dual plate loading systems adds even morespeed.

Esko Flexo CDIThe Esko-Artworks CDi was the first and is the most used laserimager for direct exposure on flexo plates. Introduced in May1995, it represented a great leap forward in digital flexography. CDIplates offer quality and printing stability that have so far only beenachievable in offset or gravure. This allows the Esko-Graphics CDIcustomers to expand their business by taking on jobs that beforewere done in offset or gravure. Furthermore it allows them to makegood money by producing digital flexo sleeves or plates that yieldthe best printing quality on the market. Easier printing and consistentresults with CDI plates and sleeves make the printers happy too.EskoArtwork & Flexo CTP, a strong history, a great future in

flexographic printing Over 90% of all digital flexo plates globally are imaged on a CDI, demonstrating thatflexo printers insist on CDI plates and sleeves for their work.

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Agfa Apogee Pre PressApogee 6.0 Pre-Press

Apogee Pre-Press is Agfa’s acclaimed family of software that has evolvedover the last decade into a comprehensive range of powerful, versatile,easy to use workflow products. In line with changing industry needs, Agfahas recently updated its Apogee Pre-Press product line-up to help keepahead of the ever changing requirements of pre-press.

Built to Order

All Apogee Pre-Press systems are configured to order and the newproduct line-up has been designed to simplify the process, making iteasier for you to select the perfect workflow for your individualcircumstances. First, choose a base product which is best suited to your particular operation and selectyour maximum output size license. Next, select from the range of ‘Enhancers’ to further increase thecapabilities of your system. Finally, choose from a menu of additional options to enable you to fine-tune your system to give youexactly what you need. Once you have configured your ideal workflow you can choose the level of training, support and servicewhich is best suited to your situation.

Adobe PDF Print Engine (APPE2)

At the ‘heart’ of each new Apogee Pre-Press system (which ever base product you choose) is the APPE. This iscapable of natively processing PDF transparency and overprint etc., increasing the system’s ability to cope with theever increasing complexity of artwork design. The ‘traditional’ Adobe CPSI RIP is also accessible within Apogee Pre-Press to help ease the transition to the new technology.

Apogee Pre-Press Products

Render

If you just need to render files for output to a film or plate-setter then this may be the version for you. Typical‘Render’ customers already have a ‘DIY’ workflow using DTP applications to prepare files and impose if necessaryand the resultant PDF or PostScript files are complete and ready to output. Proofing (when required), is already beingdone on an existing system and integration with the proofer is not required. You are basically looking for an up todate RIP, based on the APPE and the latest screening technology.

Control

As with the render above, you prepare your own output ready files but need something more than just a RIP. Yourequire more control over the configuration of your system and need to interact more with your jobs, controllingspot colours and managing embedded profiles etc. You possibly re-print some of your products and would thereforelike the ability to archive jobs from the workflow so that you can regenerate the plates without going back to theoriginal application. If you require an integrated proofing solution, this can be achieved by adding the ‘Hardcopy Proof’enhancer.

Manage

You are looking for a complete end to end pre-press workflow and on top of the abovefunctionality, you require it to manage processes such as PDF preparation, pre-flight andimposition. It goes without saying that you need power and stability but you may also needthe flexibility to interact with live jobs, for example changing job settings, pages and evenpress size at the last minute. You may also be considering implementing an on-line pagedelivery and/or soft proofing system and may even be thinking about the possibility of somebasic JDF connectivity in the future.

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Automate

You are a high throughput printer with tight deadlines. You have identified that further savings could be achieved ifyou could improve the efficiency of pre-press by adding more automation throughout your system. You need a highlyconfigurable workflow that can make its own decisions based on rules that you provide. Pages should be placed injobs automatically and jobs should be able to automatically process or continue once certain criteria have been met.In the long term you would like to aim for total JDF integration but you know that you need to streamline andautomate many of your existing processes in order to achieve this goal.

Proof

You need a proofing system capable of producing ‘Contract quality’ proofs to a predefined standard profile (ISO,Fogra, etc) or to your own colour profile. You already have a ‘DIY’ workflow producing output ready PDF orPostScript files (single pages or imposed flats). Proof gives you the ability to output colour managed proofs to Agfaand non-Agfa proofing engines.

PDF & Proof

You not only need to create ‘Contract quality’ proofs, but also to supply ‘Production ready’ PDFs to your printer orcustomer. PDFs can be automatically preflight checked and certified to meet any of the current PDF standards. Proofallows you to output to a proofing engine and export a PDF from a single workflow.

Agfa Apogee Portal - Apogee goes online

The interactive portal for uploading and approving pages.

Who needs it?

Apogee WebApproval is the ideal online soft proofing tool for:• Printers: Commercial, Publication and Large Format.• Publishers: Magazine, Periodicals.• Large Corporations: Brochures, Newsletters.• Marketing Communication departments.• Creative Agencies: Promotional Literature, Flyers.• Print Production Specialists.

Steps:

• The prepress operator creates the job in the Apogee Prepress client.• The job is submitted via Apogee WebApproval.• Your customers are invited to upload their files in an organized way via WebApproval. Or they can upload files to

a standard FTP from which they can be processed by Apogee.• Incoming files are automatically processed by Apogee.

The results are fed back into Apogee WebApproval.• The customer is invited to review the results.• Files are marked ready for production on the Apogee Prepress server if approved.• The prepress operator is informed if your customer rejects and/or adds remarks.

Problems it Solves

• Lets you retrieve files and proofs from your customers in an organized fashion.• Saves time and money by eliminating the delivery of cumbersome emails or hardcopy proofs.• Customer is approving ripped data, so no errors on plate post approval.

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Esko Artworks – Automation Engine (formerly Odystar)

Odystar is a highly automated prepress workflow solution based on PDF 1.7 & JDF. Itoffers a complete range of prepress tools from preflight, certification and automateddocument correction all the way to advanced trapping, versioning, imposition,proofing and screening. Easy to use and with unprecedented automation capabilitiesand flexibility, Odystar provides an important boost to operator efficiency andproductivity. Odystar is extremely well suited for automated document handling andsophisticated content correction prior to final output and is highly valued byadvertising agencies, publishers, and printers.

Highlights

• Easy to use, configure and install• Unprecedented level of automation and flexibility• Complete set of prepress production tools• Native PDF 1.7, JDF and Certified PDF• Advanced trapping, retaining all transparencies• Imposition Tools and Integrated PDF 1.7 RIP, with optional Concentric Screening.

Odystar technology

Odystar is a true client-server workflow solution facilitating a high level of automation. Running on Mac OSX, the Odystarworkflow is available in different configurations to fit specific customer needs. This ranges from automated workflow technologyto create reliable PDF files all the way up to a highly sophisticated RIP workflow. Using the intuitive inspector, administrators willbe able to setup workflows quickly by stringing a wide range of processes together in a logical order. Operators will appreciatethe ease of use of the Shuttle client, available for Windows and Mac OSX, to monitor jobs and to submit files with specificsettings based on the job requirements.

Dupont Largo 2406 / 4406DuPont Proofing Systems allow you to master colour from design topress with proofing systems that address the combined needs of printproduction and the creative community through: accurate and consistentprint prediction, colour versatility to proof any colour, prototypes tovisualize the end product and worldwide proofing standards. The result isimproved colour communications and reduced print production time.Cromalin® Largo is a "plug and play" solution which can dramaticallyimprove your turnaround times and proof-to-press accuracy. With its fastoutput speed, Cromalin® Largo delivers high quality contract andimposition proofs up to three times the speed of other inkjet printers. Thisnew system offers affordable operating costs, while producing a DuPontquality contract proof. It is driven by the new Cromanet™ CS (Colour

Server) colour management software, that produces contract quality proofs with DuPont ink and specialty proofing media.With this new DuPont solution in place, graphic arts professionals will be able to trust that they are producing contract qualityproofs consistently and accurately. Proof to proof and proofer to proofer stability and consistency are now easily attainable. Printto print and printer to printer, DuPont brings repeatability and predictability to all your colour reproduction needs, allowing youto "get control of colour" at an affordable start-up and operating cost point.

Cromalin® Largo 2406

With 24" width for 4-up proofing, it includes the tools needed to create high quality professional proofs. The Cromalin®

Largo 2406 produces exceptional high quality output at extremely fast speeds including four-sided borderless prints.

Cromalin® Largo 4406

With a large format of 44" width, the Largo 4406 is suitable for proofing individual pages, scatter proofing a group of imagesor outputting full 8-up signatures with all colour bars and printer’s marks included. With outstanding quality and fast printspeeds, Cromalin® Largo 4406 is a breakthrough solution in large format printing.

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Use EskoArtwork tools to design, produceand manage outstanding packaging.

EskoArtwork offers you the most advanced solutions for structural and graphic design in 3D.

Add to that the smart pre-press tools for all your printing processes. Plus: expert workfl ow automation, systems integration and online collaboration. And we can guarantee superior and consistent results with our unique color and output control tools.

Connect with EskoArtwork, for outstanding packaging results.

Esko Artworks - Automation Engine (formerly Backstage)

A smart workflow server. Automation and organization.BackStage maximizes productivity, repeatability and consistency in any workflow. Thisclient-server software is about a lot more than just executing background tasks, it isabout doing your Jobs faster, cheaper and with a lot less errors.5 key benefits

• Job and data management• Offloading operator workstations• Centralizing operator expertise• Automating to-do's and communications• Amazing integration with other systems (MIS, ERP, etc)

Control, information, security, standard technologies

The BackStage Pilot client application, used for all control and monitoring, can be run from any Mac and Windows client in anetwork. Depending on their user access rights, operators or customer service staff will be able to manage Job orders, launchbackground server tasks on files, open files in any local applications, or just monitor the status of files or Job-orders. As in allEsko Software Suite's components, the latest standard technologies are used: Adobe PDF, XML, XMP, JDF, JMF.

Small, Medium, Large? BackStage comes in all sizes

BackStage is very modular, so it is easy to tailor to your current needs and to add tools and features that yourcompany may require in the future. Whatever the segment of this industry you are in, BackStage's mission can be aplug-in server for only one Adobe® Illustrator® user (the server component of a DeskPack solution), a prepressproduction server, controlled background tasks at any automation level a blackbox graphical engine, supporting abusiness system possibly serving thousands of worldwide users per day.

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Artpro all packed and labeled to goArtPro is EskoArtwork’s most popular editor for the pre-production of labels and packaging. This workstationsoftware includes many dedicated functions and tools to prepare the graphics for a wide array of packagingproduction (litho printing, flexo printing, gravure, silk screen, digital printing). With more than 12.000 licenses soldworldwide, ArtPro has become the standard in the packaging prepress industry. With ArtPro, the prepressprofessionals can turn designs into print-ready files instantly, resulting in a productivity increase that remainsunbeaten by any competitor.Benefits

High productivity, packaging dedicated tools and system architecture, real deviceN color space (up to 64 separations),high internal accuracy with ultra deep zoom, step and repeat (powerlayout), trapping, print and plate preview in real-time, full editability of PostScript and PDF, standard exchangeability format in packaging, easy to integrate, easy tolearn and open approach for output.

Deskpack, packaging on your desktopEskoArtwork has taken the best of its packaging and prepress technologies and put it right inside the world’s mostpopular design tools. Introducing DeskPack, the only solution that turns Adobe® Illustrator® and Adobe®Photoshop® into full-fledged design and prepress production tools. Working in your favorite design applications,DeskPack significantly reduces errors, lead-time and cost. With high-performance professional plug-ins and theintegration of structural design and graphic design, DeskPack contains everything to transform concept designs intoprint-ready production files without ever leaving Adobe® Illustrator® and Adobe® Photoshop®.Money-making benefits

Low cost of ownership, a moderate investment in DeskPack serves any number of standard Adobe® Illustrator®workstations. Your prepress operators can produce higher quality jobs with much higher efficiency within thesoftware that they know. No need to invest in any other dedicated packaging software. Easy transition, no need to re-train operators, no need to abandon your favorite desktop application, no need to change the file format for datainterchange and archive, no need to change the established design and production workflow. Extremely short learningcurve and low training cost. Fits into any existing infrastructure. Based on industry file standards with compatible fileexchange formats. Contributes to reduction of errors, lead-time and cost throughout the packaging supply chain.

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Water. Too Vital to Waste.

It’s the stuff that life is made of. And yet, while it takes just two litres of water a day to sustain human life, up to eight litres per square metre can be wasted when processing conventional CtP plates. All users of :Azura chemistry-free plates are already saving litres and litres of our mostprecious resource.Since its launch :Azura has become the biggest selling chemistry-free plate worldwide and now it’s joined by the new higher-productivity :Azura TS plate for larger volume users. And because of its excellent visible image,:Azura increases efficiency as well as quality. So while you are saving a vital resource, you are also increasing your bottom line.

:Azura. The standard in chemistry-free plates.

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Keencut JavelinThe Javelin range of precision wideformat cutter bars is designed toexceed the most demanding standards of accuracy. The Javelin is equippedwith lift stands to support the unit between cuts and enable easyplacement of work.

The Javelin is designed for use as a portable unit or located on anexisting work table using the Keencut optional surface mounted Lift &Hold system. Combined with the Keencut Big Bench the Javelin creates acomplete cutting table and workstation in any workshop.

The Keencut Javelin is ideal for cutting PVC foamboard, vinyl, woven fabrics,foam centred board, honeycomb & corrugated plastics, film, paper, tissue and many more flexible and rigidmaterials.

Keencut - Big benchConstructed of strong anodised aluminium extrusions the Keencut BIGBENCH creates a solid and precise cutting table and workstation. Withconcealed corner fixings, built in cutting base plate and subsurfaceintegral Lift & Hold system the Big Bench is a stylish and practicaladdition to every workshop where precise cutting is essential.

Offered in lengths to accept all sizes of Keencut Javelin, Practik or MaxCutter bars the Big Bench is available in three standard widths and can besimply extended or reduced to meet changing demands.

Special order sizes and additional shelf fittings are available as an option.Big Bench is simple to assemble and the unique assembly system is rigid and secure. A base plate levellingsystem provides extreme flatness, consistent clamping and cutting accuracy. Big Bench and matchingKeencut Proteus modular units provide unlimited fixture applications for any workshop.

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Keencut - ExcaliburEXCALIBUR 1000X & 1000XE

The unique Excalibur 1000x series vertical cutter features a single sliding counter-balancedhead with 3 cutting and scoring tools ready for instant use. Equipped to cut Glass, PVC,foamboard, fomecore, cardboard, acrylic (plexi), xanita and many more semi-rigid materials theExcalibur X will cut 163cm and the Excalibur XE will cut 200cm.

With a rigid clamping system, a set-for-life squaring mechanism and the standard wallmounting or optional free-standing kit the Excalibur 1000X and XE provide a noiseless, dust-free and cost effective cutting solution for many of the materials used in a modern sign orgraphic workshop.

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EXCALIBUR 5000

The unique Excalibur 5000 features two cutting heads offering four cutting toolsmounted for instant selection. The integral counterbalance ensures an easy glidecutting action, prevents damage when loading sheet materials, minimizes operatorfatigue and increases production. Second only to the new exceptional KeencutSteelTraK the Excalibur 5000 has more advanced features than any competitivevertical cutter. Continually upgraded since its introduction in 1996 Excalibur isideal for applications where the high performance of the SteelTraK is notrequired.

With a cutting capacity of 163 cm the Excalibur 5000 is equipped to cut glass6mm, PVC foamboard 13mm, fomecore 13mm, cardboard, acrylic (plexi) 6mm,xanita 13mm, dibond 3mm, polycarbonate, MDF 4mm and much more withoutnoise, dust or significant debris.

Keencut - SteeltrakBuilding on the huge success of the all-purpose Keencut Excalibur, and recognisingthe increasing demands of thicker, tougher sign materials, the design brief wassimple. “Create a brand new vertical cutting machine exclusively for the Sign Maker.

It must be the best manual cutter ever made but offer exceptional value for money.It must be strong, versatile, capable, easy to use, virtually maintenance free and builtto last almost indefinitely. It must withstand the closest scrutiny, the toughest testsand deserve a place in every sign making workshop”.

Neolt - Universal 240-305Professional vertical cutting machine with rotary blade, equipped with electric cutting headand rotary blade to obtain a perfect cut with materials of big consistency (wood, dibond,forex, acrylic, aluminium) up to a max thickness of 22mm and height of 244 or 305 cm.

On line a pneumatic blade is installed, interchangeable to cut semi-rigid materials likecarton, foam, etc, up to a max thickness of 20 mm. you can also install a blade to cut glassup to a max thickness 2.2mm.

An available optional extra is a laser system that enables you to visualize and squarequickly, showing clearly one or the other cutting line. Optional extensions can beinstalled both on the left and right side according to the specific requests.

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Defined by excellence

Driven by innovation

world class printing presses in every key market sector

No one has a longer or more illustrious record of successthrough innovation in the printing sector than KBA.

Through their invention of the modern press early in the19th century, KBA’s founders Friedrich Koenig andAndreas Bauer became respected as the 'foundingfathers' of our industry and, in the (almost) twocenturies since, KBA has been the major driving force ofinnovation across the formats and across the printingprocesses.

Now, this year, both the US Patent Board and Germany’sPatent Application Register have recorded KBA yet againas the leading innovator in our field.

KBA – driven by innovation, defined by excellence.

Call Reprocentre for more details

tel: dublin (01) 409 3100belfast (028) 9083 9835email: [email protected]: reprocentre.ienangor road business park, dublin 1251 mallusk road, antrim, BT36 4FE

Phone +44 1923 819922Web www.kba-print.co.uk

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KBA – Innovations Secure Your FutureIf you worship innovation and cherish tradition,if you thrive on progress and live for thefuture, then you are going to love the KBA

Rapida 106. After all, which other pressoffers production speeds of up to 18,000sheets/hr and has been proving this in dailypractice since 2004? Such performance isKBA’s benchmark. The KBA Rapida 106 isthe makeready world champion. You don‘tbelieve that? Well, it has already produced 104 jobsof 1,000 sheets each in a single threeshift day, all under the watchful eyes ofindependent institutions. But not only speed counts. Shrinking run lengths call for faster makeready andinnovative technologies.

That’s when KBA DRIVETRONIC technology shines.

DriveTronic Feeder – auto presettable shaftless feeder, jerk free,unique to KBA

DriveTronic SIS – fully automatic sidelay setup, no-sidelayintervention whatsoever

DriveTronic SPC – fully automatic simultaneous plate changing

DriveTronic PlateIdent – plate recognition and pre registering

CleanTronic Synchro – clean blankets, impression cylinders and inkingrollers simultaneously.

Manual settings are a thing of the past and a complete job changeoverwith washing can be reduced to well below ten minutes.

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NEW INNOVATION

Flying Job Change

Change plates while still running the press at 12,000 sheets per hour. Yes, whilestill printing. Flying JobChange represents a transfer of technology from weboffset, where flying edition changes have long been routine, and supports nigh-on continuous production.

On a 6 colour press why not use the first four printing units for processcolours and the fifth and sixth units alternately for flying imprints in differentlanguages.

Flying JobChange also allows four- and five-colour jobs to be printed on longperfectors. An eight-colour press, for example, could print one four-colour jobon units 1 to 4 while the next job is set up on units 5 to 8. Once the specified number of sheetshas been delivered, production can switch automatically to the new job on units 5 to 8 and the first four unitscan then be made ready for the job after that. And, of course, your press configuration can still be used withoutrestriction for standard four, five, six, eight or ten colour straight printing and perfecting. Flying JobChangeparticularly in tandem with DriveTronic SPC and DriveTronic Plate-Ident, expands the choice of productionoptions enormously, and for print enterprises with the targeted job structure it may be the key to staying thatvital one step ahead of the competition.

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Driven by innovation

world class printing presses in every key market sector

No one has a longer or more illustrious record of successthrough innovation in the printing sector than KBA.

Through their invention of the modern press early in the19th century, KBA’s founders Friedrich Koenig andAndreas Bauer became respected as the 'foundingfathers' of our industry and, in the (almost) twocenturies since, KBA has been the major driving force ofinnovation across the formats and across the printingprocesses.

Now, this year, both the US Patent Board and Germany’sPatent Application Register have recorded KBA yet againas the leading innovator in our field.

KBA – driven by innovation, defined by excellence.

Call Reprocentre for more details

tel: dublin (01) 409 3100belfast (028) 9083 9835email: [email protected]: reprocentre.ienangor road business park, dublin 1251 mallusk road, antrim, BT36 4FE

Phone +44 1923 819922Web www.kba-print.co.uk

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KBA doesn’t stop there. Quality is well taken care of too.

QualiTronic is a camera-based inline sheet-inspection system thatscans each sheet as it enters the delivery or the perfecting unit, andcompares it with a reference sheet. Capable of working at maximumpress speed, QualiTronic features in a large number of medium andlarge-format presses, particularly packaging presses.

QualiTronic Mark:

QualiTronic Mark tags off-spec sheets which can subsequently be ejectedautomatically in die-stamping or folding machines, provided they have the relevantcapability.

QualiTronic professional

QualiTronic Professional is an inline density measurement and control system thattakes just 150 sheets or so to normalise density. It can also be used on perfectorpresses.

DensiTronic PDF

Another new tool for quality control and documentation when printing sensitivesubstrates, and sure to be of particular interest to packaging and book printers,is DensiTronic PDF. A scanner attached to the measuring arm on a DensiTronicprofessional densitometry system scans the sheets at a resolution of 330dpi andcompares them with the original PDF. The sophisticated software allows evenminimal deviations to be detected and automatically recorded for thecustomer's benefit in the quality log. Available for KBA presses up to theRapida 162a.

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ALL WORK AND NO PLAY……………..

Every September for the last four years Press manufacturer

KBA have been running a motorbike tour for enthusiasts

from the printing trade. Organised by Christian Knapp and

Mark Nixon, the trip is growing in popularity. So far the

regions visited include the Scottish Highlands, Devon and

Cornwall, Cork, Kerry and Connamara, and in 2009 Wales.

The chosen route in 2010 is Brittany and Normandy. The

actual route hasn’t been planned yet but it is expected to

include a number of the historic WWII sites. I look

forward to receiving my invitation.

The number of bikers for each trip averages twelve and the bikes are

about as diverse as are the riders. From Triumph Bonneville (CK) and Harley

Davidson (MK) to Ducati, BMW, Yamaha and even a Honda Fireblade. If it has

two wheels and you can keep up you are good to go. The average age of the

bikers is a closely guarded secret. Lets just say we check ahead to make sure

that there is Complan available at our overnight venues.

So far the weather has been favourable except for Connemara in the

West of Ireland which quickly got renamed the Wet of Ireland. You maybe

familiar with the saying “fill your boots”, well on this occasion Christian

actually filled a glass with rainwater from his boots. On each trip the

scenery has been nothing short of spectacular and it never ceases to

amaze just how much more enjoyable it is when viewed from a bike.

However, perhaps the best aspect of these tours is the making of new friends

and having the craic. Its amazing that so little discussion of the print industry

takes place, its all horsepower this and petrol consumption that. These tyres

are grippy and these exhaust pipes are megga. And of course “How low

can you go” (before falling off that is).

The tours have been well planned and well marshalled. Thanks to

Klaus Loch (KBA) and Roger Pitts (Headly Brothers Ltd. UK) the group

is kept together and the speed is kept to a happy and safe median. Of

course you always get one renegade who has a rush of blood and

wants to test that his rev limiter is working correctly. These (rare)

transgressions are always punished, usually by a fine (a round of drinks

normally suffices).

Once a year is not enough these days and as a result of a

conversation at this years Irish Print Awards there is the prospect of

one or perhaps two local tours taking place. Michael O’Brien of

Webprint Concepts has offered to chart a route taking in West Cork

and Kerry, while Dave Phillips of Alpha Graphics in Belfast has offered

to plan a route taking in the beautiful Antrim coast. No dates have

been fixed yet but if you are interested in participating please get in

contact

As for the weather, we’ll keep our fingers crossed.

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Packaging Printer’s 40% Productivity

Gain With KBA

New RAPIDA 106 Plays Key Role in MSO Cleland’s Growth

Strategy.MSO Cleland’s newly installed KBA Rapida 106 has

recorded a 40% increase in productivity for the Belfast

based major B1 packaging print house.

The eight-colour Rapida 106UV with coater was chosen

to replace a Heidelberg as part of MSO’s ongoing strategy

to increase capacity and competitiveness in the high

pressure packaging market.

The new KBA was also favoured because of its

versatility. Dominic Walsh, chief executive of MSO Cleland, says: “Our key focus

was to improve our performance on both conventional litho and packaging

work and the Rapida has certainly achieved that. We can now deliver

superior quality across a broad mix of output which gives our customers a

wider choice.”

KBA UK Managing director Christian Knapp said: “To prove the

makeready and speed benefits of the Rapida we ran three different jobs of

4,500 sheets, 6,000 sheets and 90,700 sheets and it achieved almost 40%

increased productivity on UV packaging material compared to their existing

press.” Mr Walsh continued, “Improved productivity and resulting increased

capacity means we are well positioned for future growth.”

MSO’s KBA is equipped with fully automated plate changing and KBA’s

DriveTronic SIS infeed system which eliminates all manual intervention

during changes of stock and ensures a smoother sheet travel than

mechanical or pneumatic systems.

KBA’s groundbreaking UV Varidry system is another unique feature.

Mr Walsh was impressed with its simple tool-less ‘plug and play’ design

and the fact Varidry cassettes can be used in the delivery or interdeck

areas depending on the amount of ink coverage required and the

colours used. This innovation protects the bulbs and reduces the

amount of energy used. It also eliminates efficiency problems created

when UV lights go down.

But technological developments are second to the quality of the work produced says

Mr Walsh: “The superb short train inking and integrated damping systems produce outstanding results and,

while we like to cut costs and improve efficiency, it is the high standard of print that matters.”

The 18,000 iph KBA, now running on a 24 hour shift pattern, was installed on a 450mm plinth to maximise pile

heights and the automated non-stop pallet-to-pallet changeovers at both the feeder and delivery to gain further

efficiencies.

Among the other headline features are the automated coating unit allowing perfect registration on the first

sheet, even with spot varnishes. There is also the quality control aid Densitronic Pro that scans the sheets at a

resolution of 330dpi and compares them with the original PDF to identify even minimal deviations and

automatically record them in the quality log, and KBA Washtronic which strips the ink on the last eight to ten

sheets reducing the amount of ink debris on the blankets at wash-up and helping to speed up makereadies.

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RAPIDA 75 MAKES THE DIFFERENCE

Quality and Productivity Sharpen Competitive Edge

A ‘company-saving investment’ is how Clódórí Lurgan Teo

(CL Print Ltd) has described the addition of a 6-colour B2

KBA RAPIDA 75 to its pressroom firepower.

“We would not still be in business if it wasn’t for the

KBA,” said Owner Micheál Ó Conghaile who was the first

printer in the UK and Ireland to install the new RAPIDA 75

following its World Launch at Drupa 2008.

He identified the fully-specified B2 KBA as ‘the perfect

replacement’ for a Heidelberg as CL’s frontline press and

says, “The results speak for themselves – being able to

offer high-quality short-run colour print competitively has been essential to

our survival in the current economic climate, we would have gone under

without the RAPIDA 75.

“Now we are completing 50% more colour book work. Customers want

shorter runs completed faster and we never would have been able to do that

before in such a price sensitive way. Also with the quicker makereadies we

are able to change jobs over faster allowing us to get more small runs out of

the door to meet the tighter turnaround times.

“Some former customers who had moved away because we weren’t

competitive enough have started coming back. Without that we would

have been closed by now.”

The new press investment was part of the Connemara printer’s strategy

to drive up quality, improve efficiency and increase capacity in order to

boost competitiveness for new business as well as existing accounts –

these include

Aer Arann’s prestigious in-flight magazine ‘express-it’ and the annual

order of 120,000 CAO handbooks for the Department of Education.

CL Print also has a strong traditional customer base within the

region and beyond, a mix of independent publishers, authors and

government bodies as well as key commercial clients.

As its dual name suggests, the west coast printer works in both the

English and Irish languages. Its language advantage in the Gaeltacht (Irish speaking)

regions has created a sound base historically, although as more than 40% of output is now in English

the ability to compete as a commercial print house at every level is essential.

Before investing in the RAPIDA 75 all the major manufacturers were considered with print quality and

productivity key concerns. Then it came down to operational benefits and value for money. “KBA has incorporated

a lot of the features from its larger presses into this machine, like the automated sidelays, the self-adjusting grippers

and the cocking system,” said Mr Ó Conghaile. “It also has a strong construction but a small footprint and most

important for us, it is very energy efficient. That has given us a key operational advantage and reduced our carbon

footprint. This is an increasingly important factor when tendering for government and blue-chip contracts.”

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Vacuumatic: Vicount 3 Vicount 3 is Vacuumatic's new generation of single-head paper counting machines for theSecurity and Commercial Printing industries. Drawing on over 50 years of experience, theVacuumatic Vicount 3 is the new benchmark for accurate, efficient paper counting andbatching.

Available with either disc or Pin-&-Blade counting technology and a range of formats andoptions to suit the widest range of applications, Vicount 3 is without doubt the mostflexible paper counting machine on the market. The colour touchscreen with icon basedgraphics ensures that even inexperienced users can operate the machine efficiently.Options such as airfloat tables, coupon attachments and a wide variety of discs andsuction blades extend the range of papers and materials that can be accurately counted.

From the basic benchtop machine to the top-of-the-range industrial version, from giftwrap to tax stamps, Vicount 3 is already exceeding the demands of clients around theworld.

Vacuumatic -Combined Universal Tab Inserter (CUTI) The Combined Universal Tab Inserter is Vacuumatic’s compact tab inserter system, enablingaccurate tabbing and batching of sheeted piles with the minimum requirements of space andinvestment cost. Usually pedestal mounted, the unit can be interfaced directly to most printingpresses, or triggered via a laser sensor attachment.

The CUTI is often supplied to commercial printers looking for greater accuracy in batching theirprinted products. This can result in minimisation of waste sheets and improved productivity insubsequent finishing processes.

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Vacuumatic Universal Tab Inserter (VUTI)

The Vacuumatic Universal Tab Inserter is the top-end solution for highly accurate onlinecounting and batching of sheet delivered products such as sheet paper, commercial printand packaging. Mounted to the delivery of almost any sheeter or printing press, the VUTIsystem enables operators to count and batch good copy, isolate areas of spoil or wasteand return an accurate count of delivered piles.

Supplied with either a pedestal or mounting kit, the VUTI marker tabs can be triggeredby signals from the press or sheeter counting system or from one of a range ofindependent sensor systems that are available from Vacuumatic. Tabbing systems havebeen a feature of the Vacuumatic portfolio for over 30 years, the VUTI is the latest in along line of market leading products in this field.

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Horizon BQ-270 - Single Clamp Perfect BinderThe Horizon BQ-270 Perfect Binder provides simple operation,automated set-up, and superior quality from the first book to the last,without the need for a trained operator. Book titles are accuratelypositioned on the spine and automatic “hinge scoring” preserves theintegrity of the spine. The BQ-270 is ideal for on demand perfectbinding applications.

Horizon HT-30The Horizon HT-30 is a unique robotic trimmer for perfect boundbooks. The HT-30 Three-side trimmer features automated job set-ups and quick changeovers to meet the requirements of the shortrun print-on-demand book market. The HT-30 operates off-line totrim perfect bound books at speeds up to 200 cycles per hour. Atouch screen operator console allows all set-ups to be performedwith full automation. Precision stepper motors accurately position allguides and clamps to insure professional quality cutting. Up to 12inches of books can be loaded into the in-feed hopper, where booksare automatically fed for unattended operation. The HT-30 featuresautomated job set-ups and quick changeovers, with the ability to storeup to 40 different book jobs in memory.No special operator skills are required. Precision servo motors are

employed for accurate positioning of the guides and cutting knives to insure high quality trimming. Single tungsten-carbide tipped knife trimming system reduces knife replacement and adjustment time to 1/3 of a normal three-knifetrimmer.

Horizon SPF-200A/FC-200AThe SPF-200A/FC-200A bookletmaker features high productivity,This is the super-automated Stitcher, Folder (SPF200A) and trimmer(FC200A) from Horizon. With an advanced and fully automated setupthrough a colour LCD screen and production speeds of up to 4,500A5 booklets/hr this is a heavy-duty system that will thrive in even themost demanding environments. Available with multiple collating andfeeding options this system can handle uncollated and precollatedwork or both with ease. So if your current booklet making system isstruggling to keep up this reliable and robust workhorse is for you.

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StitchLiner 5500 The Horizon StitchLiner System

The Horizon StitchLiner bridges the production gap between existing flat sheetcollating/bookletmaking systems and conventional high-volume saddlestitchinglines. Offset or digitally printed flat-sheet signatures are fed from the HorizonSpeedVAC collator to produce true saddlestitched booklets with full bleedtrimming, at speeds up to 11,000 two-up booklets per hour. Professionallyfinished booklets up to 200 pages (50 sheets) are fully comparable withbooklets produced by traditional saddlestitchers. Can also be equipped with thehigh-speed sheet feeder for digitally collated output (up to 27,000 sheets perhour) with guaranteed document integrity using mark, bar code, or CCDcamera verification.

Horizon Vac 100 collatorsThe Horizon SpeedVAC 100 collating system is the most productive flat sheetcollating system currently available. From a single tower all ten stations arecapable of collating up to 9000 straight stacked sets per hour. As the number ofbins used increases the SpeedVAC 100 continues to out produce mostcompetitive systems by a factor of two, or in some cases three.This productivity is provided by a unique pulsed rotary vacuum feeding wheellocated in each station. Similar to large pile feed folding equipment, this feedingsystem is capable of high speeds while maintaining the ability to feed the widestvariety of stocks with little or no operator adjustments. The Horizon SpeedVAC 100 collating system can be configured from ten up tosixty feeding stations. The system is modular, and additional towers of ten stations

can be added at any time to the initial “A” tower. Simple programming for non-stop productivity is controlledfrom two buttons on the touch screen.The Standard Horizon SpeedVAC 100 is capable of feeding all towers in the system to the left forbookletmaking into the stitching/folding unit, or all towers to the right into an offset stacker for collation. Anycombination of towers can feed in either direction, at the same time, with no slow down in productivity.

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Perfecta 76 & 92Heavy-duty precision guillotines featuring slotless bed and unique 5-minute Perfectafailsafe knife-change system. Doubly-enclosed cast iron frames ensure long life andlifelong stability, intuitive computer controls assist fast and easy operation. Thestandard UC model offers 6,000 cutting positions within 250 programs, the TVCfeatures 400 programs with up to 8,000 cut marks with recorded comments and a15" interactive colour screen display. An excellent, computer-controlled high-speedguillotine for changing jobs and higher output. A programmable machine for quick,precise and profitable processing, even of sensitive stocks.Easy operation

What is decisive for the flexibility and the high operational comfort of the Perfecta UC is thesophisticated LC display showing actual and desired measurements and clear text information in your native languagewith two more languages available. Through four directly associated softkeys, it navigates any operator throughprogramming and cutting processes in a well-aimed manner.Safety at any case

Perfecta high-speed guillotines bear the official German GS safety certification mark awarded by the trade associationand are put to the most severe testing for quality, safety and design. Perfecta has developed the optimum safetypackage, the High Security Cutting System (HSCS) that is standard on all Perfecta guillotines.

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Morgana - FSNThe FSN has a powerful suction feeder that will feed a wide range of paper weights. Positivecontrol of the paper from feed to delivery ensures unmatched and consistent register ofnumbering action. The sheet spacing system uses electronic pulses to feed the paper and thebottom feed, top leading operation allows non-stop production. The Morgana FRN 5 and FSNrotary numbering machines, offer state-of-the-art design, rugged construction and stand-aloneoperation - freeing you from time consuming numbering on-press.Their rotary action delivers tremendous productivity gains because numbering, perforating,scoring or slitting can be accomplished without the sheet stopping. You are assured ofsequential numbering because the machines will not cycle until the sheets or sets arepresented to the machine.All Morgana numbering machines use rotary numbering action. The operating principles are similar to those usedon litho presses. Point contact ensures superb quality on single sheets and unmatched definition when crashing throughmulti-part sets. Simple adjustment to the platen pressure compensates for varying stock thicknesses.

Morgana - Autocreaser 33 & 50Make-ready is incredibly simple and quick and you should only ever need to use onesheet for this, therefore eliminating the expensive click charges encountered whensetting up other machines. The AutoCreaser 33™ can handle a sheet size up to 630mmx 330mm automatically and longer if you hand feed, while the Autocreaser 50 is capableof creasing sheet sizes to a maximum of 700mm x 500mm and weights in excess of350gsm.The AutoCreaser uses the latest digital measuring technology to ensure a high degree ofaccuracy and up to 16 creases can be positioned on a sheet in one pass. Micro adjustmentto 0.1mm can be made and for those often repeated jobs, up to 9 pre set applications canbe stored into the programme memory and retrieved at the touch of a button.The AutoCreaser uses a heavy duty creasing die and matrix to give unmatched quality on awide variety of material, particularly if the grain is running in the wrong direction or wherecracking occurs on the substrate caused by the printing system.

Whether it be on the grounds of cost, productivity or ease of operation the Morgana range of creasingmachines offer unmatched performance and value and are testimony to the Morgana policy of designing firstclass solutions for document finishing problems.

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Morgana - DigifoldThe latest addition to the Morgana portfolio is the DigiFold™, the world’s first integrated creasingand folding machine. The system is a totally new technology that finishes even the most sensitiveof materials. The DigiFold™ is aimed at the ‘print-on-demand’ market and handles output fromdigital colour printing systems and heavy cross-grained stocks printed by conventional litho. Fully automated, compact and easy to use, the suction-fed DigiFold™ is the only automatedfolder using a creasing rule and matrix with the ability to crease material prior to folding. Unlikescoring which breaks the surface of the material, the creasing rule and matrix mechanismprevents cracking during the folding process.The creasing element of the system is the AutoCreaser™ but the patented folding element isentirely new and uses a number of highly innovative operating systems to ensure that finisheddocuments are creased and folded without any cracking. The DigiFold™ uses a series of very large diameterfold rollers and a 'flying knife' to gently push the material between the fold rollers. A combination of large diameter rollersand the knife, which is speed matched to the material reduces the possibility of marking or scratching of the finished work.

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Morgana - DigicoaterThe DigiCoater 33 is our entry level coater and is ideal for those printers working with lithopresses and digital print engines whose sheet size is a maximum of SRA3. The DigiCoater 33comes with 3 tanks and 1 coating roller and can be used for UV coating or priming (HPstocks) but not for doing both at the same time. The tanks are fully enclosed within the bodyof the machine. The DigiCoater 33 is controlled by a sophisticated touch screen panelmaking operation a very simple process. Full control over coating thickness and stockthickness are controlled by calibrated levers on either side of the coater. A choice of suction feeders is available depending on the work being produced. A top feederwould be specified for large quantities while a bottom fed device would be preferable forsmaller quantities and continuous running. All feeders offer total sheet control to theoperator and ensure that all sheets are presented to the DigiCoater at the correct speed.The DigiCoater 33 has an integral catch tray but can also be ordered with a fully featured jogger either at timeof order or at a later date. Cleaning down the DigiCoater 33 couldn’t be easier. It is a semi automatic machineso the operator simply has to move a lever to move the pump from the varnish tank to the cleaning tank forthe clean down cycle and back again once complete.There is an optional Digi-IR unit available for coating wax based toners. This unit is placed in front of thecoater and heats the toner prior to coating to ensure complete adhesion of the UV varnish to the toner.

Watkiss DigiVAC CollatorsThe revolutionary patented suction feed system takes sheets from the bottom of thestack, allowing bins to be loaded on the run. A conventional collator stands idle up to50% of the time while the operator reloads the bins; so the productivity gains of theDigiVAC are easy to see. Feeding from the bottom of the stack means the paper presentation to the feeder isalways constant, so feeding is consistent and reliable. The stack of paper is floated on anair bed, with the individual sheets fanned apart by air separation. This is gentle on delicatepapers and it will not scuff the toner on digitally printed work. The DigiVAC is a modular system, choose from DIGIVAC Standard or Plus 8 or 12 binsper tower, single or two tower, two stackers, criss-cross or straight are available.

Watkiss - Booklet Makers The Automatic Stitch-Fold and Trim are the professional choice for high production stitching,folding and trimming online to Watkiss collators. The change over from one booklet size toanother is fully automated. A single control panel operates the entire process of collating,stitching, folding and trimming. This allows job-wide set up which is faster and easier for theoperator.All the settings for sheets size, fold and stitch position, book thickness and trim margin areset to within 0.1mm from the colour touch screen. Pre-defined settings for standard sheetssizes make setup fast, precise and easy. Additional memories store custom jobs settings forfuture use. The Stitch-Fold is unique in having a near vertical infeed of the collated set into the unit. Thisresults in excellent sheet knock-up which, followed by tamping at the end and on both sides,ensures well aligned sheets and professional looking books every time. Different sheet sizescan be included, for example, a loose A4 sheet inside an A4 booklet.

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Agfa Violet Plates

Lithostar Ultra.Agfa's Lithostar plates produce high-resolution image quality for a wide range of Violetvisible-light imaging devices. Lithostar plates are designed for superior print results, includingcommercial and newspaper printing applications. Subject to press conditions, Lithostaraccommodates print runs of 250,000 and higher. Lithostar is a robust plate is easy to handleand resists scratching, for fewer remakes. Lithostar Ultra is compatible with almost everybrand of visible-light CTP device.

N91vN91v is a negative-working aluminum plate that is designed to provide excellent results. Itis the world's leading Violet visible-light CTP system. N91v is compatible with all violet-laser systems with a 30mw laser or higher. Improved ink-water balance lessens theconsumption of dampening solution, and reduces dot gain. N91V delivers excellent resultsfor long run newspaper production. Print runs of 250000 upwards can typically be madewithout baking, subject to press conditions.

N92vLike N92v, this photopolymer printing plate is sensitised for violet visible laser, but it brings enhancedproductivity and quality features that meet the exacting demands of today’s newspaper printers.Agfa Graphics' high performance technology is designed to provide unmatched plate performance with low costof operation. N92-V testifies to Agfa Graphics' unremitting commitment to the Graphic Arts industry andnewspaper publishing in particular.

Agfa Chemistry Free Plates

Azura TSAgfa’s Azura TS is a thermal, negative working plate for low/mediumvolume commercial printing where simplicity, robustness and reliabilityare important. It provides the high quality imaging you’d expect from athermal system, without chemical processing. Elimination of chemistryremoves all process variables and simplifies platemaking giving you clearconsistent results. Azura TS users benefit from one of the simplest, mostreliable and predictable CTP technologies ever created.Azura TS uses ThermoFuse technology to physically bond images to theplate without any chemical processing. The result is highly stable and

predictable thermal imaging, without any compromises on press. This built-in simplicity gives Azura TS users aninherently wide working-latitude with fewer variables and higher reliability than other forms of CTP. Azura TS is therecommended technology for printers who require the ultimate in predictable, stress-free, CTP technology. Because itrequires no chemical processing, it reduces waste and eliminates prepress steps, helping you create a more streamlinedworkflow. Azura TS is an excellent option for low/medium throughput thermal CTP users. It is available in sizes for 2-up, 4-up and 8-up printing applications. Azura TS can hold up to 2-98 % screen tints at 200 LPI, and delivers runs of upto 100K, depending on press conditions.

Azura VBased on proven photopolymer technology, Azura V combines outstandinglithographic quality with easy handling and excellent durability. However,because it is a chemistry-free plate there is no need for a developer, meaningthat one of the main variables affecting image consistency disappears.This chemistry-free plate works with all mainstream violet CTP units currentlyin use at print sites across the world and emitting at least 30 mW. The plate isgummed with industry standard plate gum, during which process the softunexposed non-image area is easily and cleanly removed.Although a chemistry-free plate, press operators will readily accept it as itlooks, feels and behaves as any other metal offset plate. Azura V combines fast,accurate and wide-latitude plate exposure with chemistry-free processing, while ensuring predictable, consistentperformance on press. Azura V provides the solid foundation for consistent press performance. Advanced electrochemicalgraining and anodising yield the reliability and robustness needed on press and the durability required to produce long press runs.

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Agfa Thermal Plates

Energy Elite:Energy Elite is a no-bake thermal plate designed for today’s press environment offeringfull compatibility with alcohol free and alcohol replacement founts, as well as UV inks,without the need for baking. Energy Elite plates can be used in all leading 830 nmthermal CTP systems and its very high sensitivity enables maximum productivity andplate throughput.Just when you thought that there was nothing new in CTP, Agfa Graphics, the leaderin thermal, violet and chemistry-free plate technology, brings you the next newadvancement in plates. Recipient of a 2007 InterTech™ Technology Award fromPIA/GATF for technical innovation, Agfa's Energy Elite no-bake plate is receiving ravereviews from customers all around the world.

AmigoAmigo brings the benefits of ThermoFuse, as proven by Azura, to a broader audience of higher run-length and VLF printers. It is adaylight working thermal plate for maximum convenience and can be processed in all plate processors. It delivers the ultimate inconvenience, reliability and quality to the most demanding pressroom.Amigo uses ThermoFuse technology to deliver robust, high resolution plate performance. Amigo is able to deliver the highestquality press results with remarkable chemical resistance and extraordinary processing latitude thanks to the use of physical, ratherthan chemical, plate processing. This means simple platemaking with consistently high quality, plate after plate without the variablesseen with other non-ThermoFuse technologies. Plate processing is simple and clean, Amigo can tolerate processing variations withthe same wide latitude as it can tolerate exposure variations. Amigo is a multi-purpose plate that has proved suited to manydifferent types of press work. Amigo will operate on any suitable 830nm thermal platesetter and is a forgiving plate, which willtolerate fluctuations in laser energy with practically no effect on image quality.

Thermostar P970Thermostar plates are designed for fast, high-resolution, imaging without pre-heating or special handling. Engineered for medium to long run lengths, Thermostar plates deliver consistent, precision imaging for commercial and packagingapplications. Thermostar plates can be used in all leading thermal CTP systems 830 nm with excellent results.Agfa Chemistry Free Plates

Azura TSAgfa’s Azura TS is a thermal, negative working plate for low/mediumvolume commercial printing where simplicity, robustness and reliabilityare important. It provides the high quality imaging you’d expect from athermal system, without chemical processing. Elimination of chemistryremoves all process variables and simplifies platemaking giving you clearconsistent results. Azura TS users benefit from one of the simplest, mostreliable and predictable CTP technologies ever created.Azura TS uses ThermoFuse technology to physically bond images to theplate without any chemical processing. The result is highly stable and

predictable thermal imaging, without any compromises on press. This built-in simplicity gives Azura TS users aninherently wide working-latitude with fewer variables and higher reliability than other forms of CTP. Azura TS is therecommended technology for printers who require the ultimate in predictable, stress-free, CTP technology. Because itrequires no chemical processing, it reduces waste and eliminates prepress steps, helping you create a more streamlinedworkflow. Azura TS is an excellent option for low/medium throughput thermal CTP users. It is available in sizes for 2-up, 4-up and 8-up printing applications. Azura TS can hold up to 2-98 % screen tints at 200 LPI, and delivers runs of upto 100K, depending on press conditions.

Azura VBased on proven photopolymer technology, Azura V combines outstandinglithographic quality with easy handling and excellent durability. However,because it is a chemistry-free plate there is no need for a developer, meaningthat one of the main variables affecting image consistency disappears.This chemistry-free plate works with all mainstream violet CTP units currentlyin use at print sites across the world and emitting at least 30 mW. The plate isgummed with industry standard plate gum, during which process the softunexposed non-image area is easily and cleanly removed.Although a chemistry-free plate, press operators will readily accept it as itlooks, feels and behaves as any other metal offset plate. Azura V combines fast,accurate and wide-latitude plate exposure with chemistry-free processing, while ensuring predictable, consistentperformance on press. Azura V provides the solid foundation for consistent press performance. Advanced electrochemicalgraining and anodising yield the reliability and robustness needed on press and the durability required to produce long press runs.

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Imagesetting FilmWe offer a range on imagesetting film from Agfa, covering most imagesetters available in the market. Agfa has been thetrusted name in professional imaging for more than 100 years. Alliance film demonstrates that experience, deliveringsuperior image quality with ease of use. You are sure to find workflow compatible film in the Alliance selection. Each varietyis designed to meet your demanding production needs.

Recording (Rapid Access) HeNe

Alliance HN, HNm, HN7, HN7mRed-sensitive film, intended for exposure in recorders with HeNe laser (630 nm) or red laser diode (670 nm).

Alliance HNSHigh-speed red-sensitive film, intended for exposure in recorders with HeNe laser (630 nm) or red laser diode (670nm).

Alliance DigiDot HNDHigh-speed red-sensitive film, intended for exposure in recorders with HeNe laser (630nm-670nm) or red laser diodewith hard dot capacities.

LED

Alliance LD, LDmRed-sensitive film, intended for exposure in recorders with LED array (660 nm).

Infra Red

Alliance IR, IRm: Infrared-sensitive film, intended for exposure in recorders with infrared laser diode (780 - 820 nm).

European Graphics

EG Thermal PlatePositive thermal plate to expose on CTP devices with IR laser diodes. Medium to long runs. The coating issensitive to infrared diode laser (IR) at 830 nm and the plate offers full compatibility with alcohol free andalcohol replacement founts. Standard guages available: 0,15/0,20/0,30/0,40 mm.

EG Analogue PlatePositive analogue plate. Medium to long runs. The plate can be exposed in a printdown frame with metal-hailide or UV lamps.Standard guages available: 0,15/0,20/0,30/0,40 mm.

Kodak Violet Plates

Violet PrintViolet light plates from Kodak provide more choice for today's CTPcustomer by delivering violet laser technology with the quality you expectfrom Kodak. The plate’s strong final image color is fully compatible withplate scanners, making inspection and deletions easy. Violet Print Plates aredurable as well, rated for run lengths of up to 200,000 impressions and canbe baked for extra tough press conditions.

Kodak Violet News GoldDigital plates offer fast imaging and processing for newspapers’ demanding high-productivityenvironments as well as resilient press performance and low developer consumption. Violet light plates from Kodakbring violet laser technology with Kodak quality to newspaper printers already running a violet CTP system. Theyare rated for run lengths of up to 200,000 impressions and can be baked for extra tough press conditions.

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• Printing Plates

Thermal and conventional in a full range of sizes

A full range of wide format media for use with UV, Solvent, Eco Solvent,Dye, Pigment and Latex based inks

• Wide Format Media

A full range of superwide products, including Frontlit, backlit, and meshin sizes up to 5m in width for use with all ink types

• Superwide Media

Reprocentre Group will keep you informed as the range continues to expand.

Polyester material for UV printingHi Fi film PMX970 DIFFUSER 1560 x 50M 190 microns Hi Fi Film PMX559 WHITE Block 960 x 50M 165 microns

Wide & Superwide Media for Solvent & UV printingWe stock a wide range of products in our Dublin warehouse, with sizes from 1.067 - 5m inwidth.

PVC Banner ProductsFrontlit PVC, available in coated and laminatedMesh, available in coated and laminatedBacklit, available in coated and laminatedBlockout, available in coated and laminatedBlack/White. available in laminatedAirtex & Artist Canvas

Display ProductsRoll Up media, available in sizes 914, 106 & 1270 – 220 microns grey or white back light blockPop up media, available in sizes 1067 & 1270 – 350 micronsClear Cling Gloss 150 microns for easy window application 914 White Cling Gloss 150 microns for easy window application 914 & 1372

Paper Products for Solvent & UVBlue Back Paper - 1370 & 1600 widthsPoster Paper - 150 & 200gsm in widths 1370, 1600 & 2.5m wideScrolling Paper - Scrolljet media 3100 x 100m 175gsmMotionjet 915 Poster Paper - 3200 x 100m 150gsm

Please contact us if you have any specific requirements

We have a facility in our warehouse to cut down any of the above roll

media to whatever width our customers require.

Window Visions Products, See-Thru film (or ‘One Way Vision’ film) for static applications and mobile advertising on glass surfaces. Window graphics onto flat glass surfaces showing advertising on one side and allowing for ‘see through’ view onthe other side. Designed for solvent based inkjet printing on most wide-format printing equipment. 2 yearsoutdoor durability.

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MacTac Self-adhesive Vinyl ProductsThe JT5800 & Printvinyl range for short to medium termindoor or outdoor advertising and promotion on flat or slightlycurved surfaces. Especially designed for solvent based & UV inkjetprinting on wide-format printing equipment. 2-4 years outdoordurability.

The JT5900 range for long term outdoor advertising orpromotion on flat or curved surfaces. Especially designed forsolvent based & UV inkjet printing on wide-format printingequipment. The PM version is particulary indicated for printers using eco-solvent or mild solvent inks giving superb print results for high quality & high resolution printing. 5-7 yearsoutdoor durability.

The JT5500 range for Long term outdoor very conformable film for vehicle markings on flat, curved, embossed or rivetedsurfaces. Especially designed for solvent based & UV inkjet printing on wide-format printing equipment. The PM version isparticulary indicated for printers using ‘eco-solvent’ or ‘mild solvent’ inks giving superb print results for high quality & highresolution printing. 10 years outdoor durability.

Illuminated Signs transform the room, give it life and new dimensions with backlit graphics. MACtac’s unique products forbacklit make your concepts a reality. IMAGin JT 5728 P and JT 5827 P are printable films especially designed to realizeilluminated signs (light boxes).

Glass window Films use the constantly changing movement of the sunlight to create a rich and lively atmosphere. Lightentering the interior creates multiple shadow lines and shapes on the floor and walls of museums and public buildings.

Architectural Graphic Films for building front decoration or city beautification, special MACtac self-adhesive films can beapplied outside. Graphics on MACtac films WW 100 can even be applied directly on brickwork or concrete. WW 200 filmsare especially designed for short term indoor wall posters on smooth, flat surfaces. The special ultra-removable adhesiveallows you to apply the product, reposition it, and remove it to re-apply it at a later date (save the liner for storage) withoutleaving behind adhesive residue.

Floor Graphics we offer a range of digital printable films perfectly adapted to realize complex floor graphics. This printable media must be laminated with slip resistance Permaflex laminates: PF 6400 (1 month), PF 6301 (3 months), PF6300 (6 months), PF 6200 (9 months).

Wide Format Media for Dye & Pigment water based printersEuropean Graphics Media The media is manufactured by leading european manufactures. we offer a wide rangeof instant dry poster paper & photo paper in pearl, satin, matt, self-adhesive products, roll up films, pop up films, front& backlit films, artist canvas and proofing papers.Please contact us if you have any specific requirements

Agfa Selectjet was developed for screen and flexo printing. Agfa’s SelectJet film lets you make black line andhalftone images and color separations on high-density inkjet film for screen and flexo printing. Inkjet film for digitalprepress, screen printing and sign making. SelectJet film is an easy, economical choice. Its instant-dry ink receiving layerand ability to operate in full daylight conditions with no chemistry make it easy to use. Low investment and operatingcosts save you money. SelectJet films are compatible in most screen and flexo printing environments. Films are availablein special and standard sizes.

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Rigid Display Speciality Product UPM Wisa Image, WISA-Image is a special plywood overlaid with a uniquecoating system, suitable for both digital and silk screen printing. The panelis a functional substrate for various structural (outdoor)sign and -advertisement applications and offers a excellent adhesion when printedusing the UV process. WISA-Image is the next-generation printablematerial for intelligent outdoor advertising.

The ecological plywood panel delivers superior performance and is theeconomical solution for demanding conditions WISA-Image respects theenvironment from start to finish. Wood is a renewable natural resource,with a certified origin. Manufacturing plywood panel requires less energy thancompeting products. WISA-Image also lasts longer and its life cycle can be extended further by recycling it as aconstruction material. In the end, the plywood panel can be used as a bioenergy source.

WISA-Image offers a specially treated scratch-resistant printing surface. The best protection against fadingcolours is achieved by using UV printing inks. Colour and image reproduction is bright and sharp on this panel.WISA-Image offers a matt surface and print result on plywood panel, which reduces surface reflection. Thanks tominimal thermal expansion, the image does not crack or tear over time. According to UPM tests, the print resulton the surface of WISA-Image retains its superior quality for up to four years in outdoor use.

Printing on the durable plywood surface is quick and effortless on a silk or digital printer. Light WISA-Image isalso easy to install and handle. Heavier plywood panels can be used for fences or outdoor advertising, whilelighter panels can be fastened to walls or fences. WISA-Image is ideal for outdoor advertising that calls for long-term solutions. This includes sports stadiums, roadside billboards, construction sites and fences. WISA-Imagealso stands for innovative design, as the plywood panel is easy to work with.

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Reprocentre supply a wide range of Digital ink covering

almost every wide format printer installed in Ireland.

HP INK for Industrial Printers HP Scitex inks are formulated and manufactured by HP to work togetherwith HP Scitex large-format printers. Designing and developing theprinthead, ink, and printer together creates high-performing, dependableprinting systems — just what users need to achieve great results.The HP Scitex inks offering includes solvent, UV-curable and water-basedinks, all available in a variety of formulations. Used with HP Scitexprinters, the inks produce dry, ready-to-use, durable images with a largecolor gamut on a wide variety of rigid and flexible substrates. The inks aredesigned for specific HP Scitex printing systems, ensuring accurate color reproduction and compatibility.

UV-curable inksHP Scitex UV-curable inks deliver high image quality while enablingprinting practices with reduced environmental impact. Designed fordifferent HP flatbed, hybrid, roll-to-roll and roll-to-sheet printers, they areoffered in 4, 6 and 8 color configurations, feature an extensive colorgamut, and provide excellent adhesion to a wide variety of media, withhigh durability and optimized outdoor fade and abrasion resistance.

Most HP Scitex inks are produced by HP in their own state-of-the-artfactories to strict quality-control standards. Each batch is tested andcertified to meet an array of rigorous physical, chemical, andcolorimetric specifications. Because the properties of ink can affecteverything in the printing system and hence productivity and output quality every change in HPScitex ink formulations undergoes exhaustive testing both in the laboratory and in productionenvironments. This investment in quality control means that every liter of HP Scitex inks is optimized toperform to HP's exacting standards.

HP’s ink manufacturing process includes more than 20 quality parameters, including color space, colorstrength, gloss, transparency, scratch resistance, durability, flexibility, adhesion, environmental legislation, shelflife, light fastness, abrasion resistance, viscosity, sensitivity to temperature, printer drying capacity, printspeed, dot size, surface tension, particle size and more. As part of HP's long-term quality commitment, oneliter of every batch of HP Scitex ink manufactured is kept for monitoring purposes. Plants that produce HPScitex inks are ISO 9001 certified.

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Solvent inksMost solvent ink series offer a choice of ‘Classic’ and ‘Supreme’ grades, which are not simply ‘Economy’ and‘Premium’ versions, but are formulated to meet specific application requirements.

Classic

'Classic' is the most cost-effective ink series and is designed for outdoor durability for up to one year,making it attractive for shorter-life applications.

Supreme

'Supreme' series inks offer a longer UV durability of up to two years, and other benefits that make them thepreferred option for their target applications.

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Agfa Anapurna Ink Anapurna inks are piezoelectric UV curable inkjet inks that have been specially designed for use in the differentmodels of Agfa's multi-pass, wide format Anapurna printers.

The Anapurna inkjet inks are stable, fast curing and easy to handle. These digital inks print in sharp, vibrantcolours on a wide range of flexible and rigid, coated and uncoated media. Generating high image quality, theyoffer an ideal solution for various indoor and outdoor applications.

Anapurna inks have been formulated based on the highest quality pigments. This ensures high fade resistance forlong-term outdoor applications. Accelerated weathering tests on different substrates indicate an outdoordurability is more than 2 years and probably more than 3 years under western european outdoor conditions.Anapurna inks have excellent ink characteristics which result in outstanding images, optimal jetting behaviour, fastcuring ensuring high productivity, excellent colour gamut, sharp vibrant colours for indoor and outdoorapplications, good adhesion on a wide variety of rigid and flexible, coated and uncoated substrates, such as PVC(vinyl, rigid and foam board), PET, papers, corrugated board and Dibond.

DuPont UV inks Combining the many years of color science knowledge from multipledivisions enabled DuPont to provide extraordinary UV curable expanded gamut inks. Greatcolour, cure uniformity, long shelf life, and versatility characterise the DuPont UV curable inks.

Available as part of the Cromaprint™ UV systems Cromaprint™ 22 UVse Uses a 6-color (C,M,Y,K,Lc,Lm)gamut enhanced, plus in-line white ink set.

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Nazdar/ Lyson Photochrome Pro Inks for Epson Designed specifically for the Epson 4800 and 7800/9800, PhotoChrome Pro is the best third party ink solutionon the market today. PhotoChrome Pro uses the latest high gloss pigments to provide fantastic colourreproduction, even on ultra-glossy papers. The neutrality of the grey channels allows for accurate proofs with lowmetamerism and excellent colour stability. PhotoChrome Pro is available in 220ml pre-filled cartridges and inbulk if requested.

Colorific

Inks for Roland AJ740 & AJ1000The Roland AdvancedJet is a superb production printer, the onlyimprovement we could think of was to reduce the running costs. Nowyou can - using Colorific ink. PRO-AJ ink offers plug and playcompatibility, for mix and match use, and delivers greatly reduced costper print. No re-profiling, no flushing - just plug in our PRO-AJ cartridgesand start saving. We bring those inks under the Colorific umbrella, whichmeans when you purchase an ink solution that bears the Colorificbrand, you are buying into a proven solution that will give you theoptimal performance and reliability that you need, on every single imagethat you print.

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Ink for Wide format printers

We supply original OEM ink for HP Designjet, Epson, Roland & Canonwide format printers, in addition we also supply ink for the DuPont rangeof proofing devices.

Mimaki JV3 and JV33

The Streamline series of inks has recently been updated to improve performance on Mimaki JV3 and JV33printers. These inks also boast superior jetting properties at high speeds.

Seiko ColourPainter / HP Designjet 9000/10000

The streamline Optima inks specifically formulated for use with Seiko ColorPainter S65/S100, OCE 6060/6100and HP 9000/10000 printers, Streamline Optima Series inks produce colors and physical properties that aresimilar enough to the original inks that most existing color profiles and printer settings can be used. In addition,excellent jetting properties give these inks reliable long-term print head stability.

Roland Soljet

The streamline ESL inks specifically formulated for use with the Roland Soljet printerrange, Streamline ESL (Eco-Sol Light) solvent based ink jet inks have been formulated to meet the stringentdemands of the latest wide format printing equipment. They combine high quality, bright strong colours with lowodour and excellent reliability. Formulated for compatibility with Roland Eco-Sol Max inks.

Sun Chemical

Streamline Products for superwide printers

The Streamline range of digital inks are designed specifically for a varietyof wide and super-wide format printers. These inks come in high-qualitysolvent, oil and water-based options. Streamline super-wide format inksare formulated to have similar color and physical properties to theoriginal inks, so that existing color profiles and printer settings can beapplied in most situations. In addition, they boast excellent adhesion,jetting properties and long print head life. All Streamline inks aresupported by our unrivaled technical and engineering support.

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Now at B2, you can be too.

People & Print

KBA RAPIDA 75

- 15,000 sph super-B2 format press- 2-8 printing units, coating & perfecting options- Feeder pile edge alignment, suction belt feed table, vacuum side lay- 7 o’clock double sized impression and cylinder arrangement- Unique KBA universal gripper system- SAPC and remote controlled carbide ink key blades as standard- Simultaneous impact washing of blankets and impression cylinders- High performance fast reacting single train inking units - High pile delivery as standard - Small footprint and low energy consumption

Now KBA has incoporated the generations of innovation and ground-breaking technology developed for our larger formats into the newsuper-efficient, high print quality RAPIDA 75 super-B2 press.

So, when it comes to being defined by excellence...at B2, you can be too!

Phone +44 (0)1923 819922Visit www.kba-print.co.uk

tel dublin: (01) 409 3100 belfast: (028) 9083 9835

email: [email protected] web: reprocentre.ie

graphic house, nangor road business park, dublin 12

51 mallusk road, newtownabbey, belfast BT36 4FE

Documents

Reprocentre Product Brochure 2010