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model in April, with others to follow. Requiring no plates, digital technology has created a market for short-run printing through its advantages in speed, customisation and cost. Additionally, digital printing reduces environmental impact by eliminating certain consumable materials and plate- cleaning chemicals. As a result, the market now demands printheads that can deliver unprecedented speed, image quality and durability. The KJ4 EX series offers a large, integrated piezo actuator and streamlined structure. By increasing the volume of each drop of ink ejected from the printheads and enhancing droplet- ejection consistency, it allows high resolution printing on a wider variety of media. At the same time, the printhead’s durability is enhanced by improving its structural strength and rigidity. www.kyocera.co.uk

Inkjet printheads enhance image quality

the range gives our customers even more choice when creating incredible wall graphics, murals and decals.” Both ReTac Smooth 150 and ReTac Smooth 75 are certified for HP Latex inks and compatible with UV, solvent and eco-

solvent printing technologies. They are available in roll widths of up to 1,370mm (54”) and offer interior and exterior durability of up to five years.

Drytac is offering a gloss finish on ReTac Smooth 75 and ReTac Smooth 150, giving users a high shine alternative to the established Matte product.  (150 μ /6 mil thick) and   (75 μ /3 mil) are printable phthalate-free polymeric PVC films that are coated on one side with ReTac ultra-removable adhesive. Its composition allows “exceptionally easy” installation and repositioning on smooth flat surfaces with clean, residue-free removal after use. This makes ReTac Smooth “ideal for interior wall graphic applications” such as murals and interior décor, decals and stickers and point-of- sale displays. It is recommended for curved, textured or angled surfaces where conformability is a priority, with the gloss finish giving an extra eye-catching dimension to these graphics. “ReTac Smooth is a great product for a range of both interior and exterior display graphics applications, thanks to its dimensional stability, fire safety certification and ease of installation,” comments global product manager Shaun Holdom. “The addition of a gloss finish to

Easy to reposition polymeric PVC  films now available in gloss finish

Kyocera has unveiled its next generation of inkjet printheads for commercial digital printing equipment. Designed to deliver

high speed, high quality printing on paper, cardboard, plastic, fabric and other materials, Kyocera will introduce a 600 dpi

ReTac Smooth is recommended for curved, textured or angled surfaces where conformability is a priority.

Increasing the volume of each drop of ink ejected from the printheads and enhancing droplet- ejection consistency, allows high resolution printing on a wider variety of media.