RIP software simplifies pre-production workflow

“Digital direct to object printing offers many new business opportunities but has very specific workflow requirements.  Especially when commonly using white and clear

inks, new complexities arise for graphics designers and printer users. Digital Factory UV Mutoh Edition addresses these complexities in a smart and straightforward way. The result is a dramatic simplification and shortening of both the design and the production workflow, allowing Mutoh UV flatbed printer users to shorten their ROI and increase their production.” “CADlink is very pleased to provide an industry leading UV software solution that helps users maximise the latest printing technology found in Mutoh 426UF and 626UF printers,” says Michael Chramtchenko, CADlink director of marketing and brand sales.” The Digital Factory UV Mutoh Edition RIP software will be available exclusively from EMEA  Mutoh Certified Distributors. www.mutoh.eu

Mutoh Europe has released a dedicated RIP software solution for its UV LED direct to object flatbed production printers. Developed by CADlink Technology Corporation, Digital Factory UV Mutoh Edition has been specifically tailored to the Mutoh ValueJet 426UF A3+ size and ValueJet 626UF A2-size 6 colour (C, M, Y, K, clear and white) UV LED flatbed printer models. Digital Factory UV Mutoh Edition integrates a dedicated feature set smartly addressing the production workflow requirements inherent to UV digital direct to object print technology.   In addition, the RIP software offers a dramatically simplified pre-production workflow to allow graphic designers and printer operators to efficiently and correctly work with white and clear inks. “We are very pleased to partner with CADlink for our desktop UV flatbed production printers,” says Kenji Yasuhara, Mutoh Europe’s managing director.

These custom coloured films allow users to instantly and cost-effectively alter the colour of a vehicle, removing the need for expensive resprays.

Vehicle wrap film now in 10 gloss and metallic  custom colours

A new range of custom colours from Avery Dennison’s Supreme Wrapping Film range has been developed for Spandex. The Supreme Wrapping Film/Spandex GP Edition comprises 10 metallic colours with names “inspired by the glamour and energy of motor racing”. The Gloss Metallic collection features Racing Green, Monza Racing Red, Indigo 500, São Paulo Sunburst and Montreal Magenta. The Matt Metallic selection includes Titanium, Sochi Steel Grey, Daytona Blue, Gasoline Green and Singapore Sunset. General manager Leon Watson says: “The colour change wrap business thrives on access to a wide choice of colours, effects and textures and we’re confident that wrappers everywhere will be quick off the mark to offer their customers these exclusive films. With the launch of the Supreme Wrapping Film/Spandex GP Edition, we’re giving our wrap customers access to 10 colours that are only available from Spandex, with the aspiration to stay ahead of trends. Professional wrappers who have had previews can’t wait to get their hands on them.”

The result of close collaboration between Spandex and Avery Dennison, these custom coloured films allow users to instantly and cost-effectively alter the colour of a vehicle, removing the need for expensive resprays. The films come with Avery Dennison Easy Apply RS technology which enables “application time savings of up to 25%,

easy repositionability and slideability of the film”. The Supreme Wrapping Film/Spandex GP Edition will be sold in full rolls of 22.86 metres (25 yards) at a 152.4cm width, allowing enough extra film for potential repairs. A colour swatch is available and the new products will be viewable on the .

This software addresses the production workflow requirements inherent to UV digital direct to object print technology.

ISSUE 190 MARCH 2020     Sign Update 9