Hahnemühle’s Photo Rag® Baryta wins the Photo Industry ‘Oscar’

Press Release - Hahnemühle
The Technical Image Press Association (TIPA) has announced that Hahnemühle’s Photo Rag® Baryta, the first digital Baryta paper made of cotton fibres, is the best Fine Art inkjet paper worldwide. For the third time, a Hahnemühle Digital FineArt collection paper has won the TIPA award for the best photo and imaging product of the year.

“We are truly proud of having once again been awarded a TIPA trophy,” says Jörg Adomat, Hahnemühle’s Managing Director. “This is an important award for our Photo Rag® Baryta which combines the advantages of a pure cotton paper with the unequalled look of traditional baryta papers from analogue darkroom laboratories.” The coating of the finely structured high-gloss paper contains barium sulphate, making for a stunning image. No optical brighteners are used for the production of the paper but it features a pleasant white and a perfect balance between brilliance and reflection, nevertheless. Due to these characteristics, the paper represents the No 1 choice for prestigious gallery prints, with black-and-white photography enthusiasts in particular appreciating the high Dmax value and the reproduction of the finest shade of grey nuances. At the same time, Photo Rag® Baryta also is perfectly suitable for luminous colour pictures. With its weight of 315 gsm it is satisfyingly slip proof and impressive to handle. Like every Hahnemühle paper, Photo Rag® Baryta also features ultimate ageing resistance and archival quality, suitable for every Fine Art inkjet printer.



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The Hahnemühle paper mill has been producing quality artist’s papers for over 420 years. Since its founding in 1584 they have developed experience and a tradition of excellence in art materials that is now been brought to the digital age, and fine art Inkjet printing. The German based company whose headquarters are in Dassel, has 150 employees worldwide.
Hahnemühle FineArt GmbH
Hahnestraße 5
37586 Dassel
www.hahnemuehle.com


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ILFORD introduces new GALERIE roll products at Photokina 2008

23-28 September, Cologne, Germany
Stand number: B010, Hall: 10.1

New ‘optically controlled’ nano layer, re-designed base and full compatibility with the latest inkjet printers

Marly, Switzerland, 18 September, 2008 – ILFORD announces a step change in coating technology with the launch of the new GALERIE Smooth Pearl and Smooth Gloss roll products at this year’s Photokina in Cologne, Germany.

Engineered to meet the needs of the most demanding professional photographers and the latest wide format printers, both media finishes incorporate a number of evolutions in digital imaging technology:

• New ‘Optically controlled’, nano technology coating allows stunning images to be printed from the latest pigment inks - ILFORD scientists have fully explored the imaging possibilities of nano particles and re-optimised the coated layer to get the best possible results from wide-format, aqueous inkjet printers. The new layer is more transparent which reduces light scatter to give cleaner highlights, deeper shadows, more open mid-tones and improved sharpness.

• New base that provides the optimum balance of weight, flexibility and opacity - The new base features more compacted fibres that give a greater opacity and flexibility for the same overall paper weight of 290gsm. This new base will transport easily through all current inkjet printers’ capabilities whilst retaining the feel of a true photographic paper. The base also has a cleaner, more natural white tint, presenting a superb canvas for the image.

• Full printer compatibility - The new media has a colour gamut that will fully exploit the benefits of the latest wide-format, aqueous inkjet printers such as Canon, HP and Epson, which feature additional colour inksets. The user will see more vibrant prints with a real richness of colour as well as a subtle separation of mid-tones. This media is, therefore, fully capable of exploiting the performance of such printers while remaining compatible with future technological developments.

• As with all GALERIE media, the new Smooth Gloss and Pearl products will have optimised ICC profiles available from www.ilford.com
“The ILFORD R&D team has spent a long time enhancing elements of the GALERIE range and professional photographers will be delighted with the results,” said Andrew Stewart, Sales and Marketing Director, ILFORD Imaging Switzerland GmbH. He continued: “Not only does the media have a more natural white base which really brings a picture to life, it also makes full use of the latest inkjet printers’ capabilities enabling photographers to produce richer, sharper images. ILFORD is delighted to announce the European launch of these two new products at this year’s Photokina,” he concluded.
The new GALERIE Smooth Gloss and GALERIE Pearl roll products will be demonstrated with the very latest inkjet printers on the ILFORD stand number B010, hall 10.1. The ILFORD team will also be on hand to show you how you can achieve exceptional quality results whatever your printing preferences and regardless of your input source. To arrange an interview or to request a product demonstration, please contact the press department below.
Product availability:
Both media will be available as 17”, 24”, 44” rolls plus 60” pearl rolls in the UK later this year through JP Distribution.


JP Distribution:
JP Distribution is a successful division of Johnsons Photopia Ltd., an independent, privately owned company that can trace its roots back to 1743. JP Distribution is committed to providing an exclusive complimentary portfolio of leading brands for the professional and enthusiast photographer via a dedicated network of retail partners.
Mamiya, Sekonic, Lastolite, Gepe, Geimuplast, Billingham, PocketWizard, Peli and Schneider are all part of the JP Distribution brand portfolio.
JP Distribution is located in the heart of England at the company headquarters in Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, where the company employs a wealth of experienced personnel with an unrivalled level of imaging knowledge, expertise and experience.
For more information on JP Distribution, please visit www.johnsons-photopia.co.uk


About ILFORD:
Founded in 1879, ILFORD is a leading player in the development and manufacture of photo quality media for both inkjet printing and colour photographic processes. The ILFORD worldwide Digital Imaging and Colour Photo businesses, including the R&D and manufacturing operations in Switzerland, are owned by Oji Paper, Japan.
The ILFORD name is well established in the history of Imaging and today it continues to be associated with cutting edge technology thanks to its strong links to the photo imaging marketplace, R&D, technical know-how and manufacturing capabilities.
For more information on ILFORD, please visit www.ilford.com

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Professionals, Prints and Photo Rag® at Photokina 2008

Hahnemuehle FineArt stand at Photokina 2008

With fantastic images on show and a chance to meet artists and printing experts, the Hahnemuehle FineArt stand at Photokina 2008 is well worth a visit. Located on stand (C020) in hall 10.1, visitors will be rewarded with far more than just the full product range of the rich in tradition manufacturer. Top-class images by renowned photographers are exhibited in a gallery and those interested will even have the chance of meeting the artists and conversing with them. Meanwhile, experts will use the latest printers from the top manufacturers to demonstrate what can be accomplished technically and how to achieve optimum printing results. In addition, Photokina will also be the venue for the public launch of two newly developed Photo Rag® papers. Visitors can vote their favourites from the Digital FineArt Collection, with every participant in the poll being provided with a sample pack containing new papers in A4 format.

“We want to offer the Photokina visitors the opportunity to communicate with artists and experts,” says Managing Director Jörg Adomat. “The Digital FineArt Collection papers are far more than just pure picture carriers. With their individual surfaces and unique haptics, the papers and the respective image blend into a new piece of art.”

On every day of the fair, visitors will have the chance of talking shop with renowned German and international photographers at the coffee bar – or while printing. The expected guests: Andreas H. Bitesnich, Andrzej Dragan, Gaby Gerster, Michael Gilbert, Manfred Kriegelstein and Günter Pfannmüller. Works of the aforementioned artists will be displayed in a gallery at the Hahnemühle stand.

New: Photo Rag® Ultra Smooth and Photo Rag® Baryta

At Hahnemühle, Photo Rag® indicates our much loved 100-percent cotton papers. The new Photo Rag® Ultra Smooth features a particularly smooth surface with a premium silk-finish coating. It’s suitable for both black-and-white and colour prints. The finest colour nuances and contrasts are very distinguishable even in the darkest print areas. With a weight of 305 gsm, the paper has got an appealingly smooth yet substantial feel to it.

Photo Rag® Baryta combines the advantages of pure cotton paper with the unequalled appearance of a traditional darkroom baryta paper. The coating of this glossy, finely structured paper contains barium sulphate, making for a stunning and unique image. “White but restrained at the same time, glossy but not artificial, with a perfect balance between brilliance and reflection. With these attributes, the paper represents the first choice for prestigious gallery prints,” says Neil Snape, fashion photographer from Paris. This paper will be appreciated by black-and-white-photography enthusiasts in particular, but it is also very suitable for luminous colour pictures. The grammage amounts to 315 gsm.

Both new qualities are acid-free and thanks to their ultimate archival qualities, they are ideal for creating beautiful images with the high standards of museum-quality prints.

An extraordinary print result in next to no time

Using the latest Canon, Epson and HP printers, the Hahnemühle experts will demonstrate FineArt inkjet printing. “Usually, just a few adjustments are necessary for achieving optimum print results,” reveals Hahnemühle Support Stefan Neumann. Nonetheless, he adds, the user should possess some knowledge regarding the interplay of the components - image processing, printer and paper. “There’s nothing that can replace hands-on experience. Therefore, we are going to reproduce the complete printing process using the devices of several manufacturers, on our stand.”

Once again, every Photokina visitor can vote for their favourite among the latest Digital FineArt Collection papers, this year. A challenge met not only by the aforementioned Photo Rag® papers alone but also by the qualities FineArt Baryta, Bamboo, Daguerre Canvas and Monet Canvas. Every participant in the poll will be provided with a sample pack containing six A4 format papers, offering them the chance to test for themselves and experience the individual vibrancy of the different media with their own images.

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HP Unveils Imaging and Printing Devices, Solutions and Services for Enterprises

HP Press Release April 2008

HP have announced a broad expansion of its imaging and printing portfolio for large businesses. The company's latest offerings help enterprises manage, secure and simplify their imaging and printing environments and improve workflows to reduce costs and enhance productivity.

The new offerings include six HP LaserJet printers, an enterprise-class scanner for document capture, three access control printing solutions, four printing services and an accreditation, certification and test program for HP's software solution development partners.

Customers using the six new HP LaserJet devices can improve their adherence to security and compliance regulations in addition to increasing productivity. The product rollout includes:

The HP Color LaserJet CM6040/6030 multifunction printer series ( MFP ) is HP's top-of-the-line color laser MFP designed to maximize office workgroup productivity with a feature-rich package that includes A3 printing, advanced finishing options, robust security and the HP Easy Select Control Panel. Priced starting at $7,999.( 1 )
The HP LaserJet P4510 Printer series is HP's fastest single-function black-and-white laser printer. A new monochrome toner formulation enables lightning-fast print speeds of up to 62 pages per minute ( ppm ). Priced starting at $1,599.( 1 )
The HP Color LaserJet CP6015 Printer series, HP's most powerful, productive and cost-effective color printer series to date, is designed for general office needs as well as the creation of exceptional color collateral with ColorSphere toner. The series provides the versatility of A3-size printing and supports the widest range of media. Priced starting at $3,899.( 1 )
The HP LaserJet P4015/4014 is a value-packed, single-function black-and-white printer with security capabilities that include private printing options. The devices ensure fast, secure performance across the network. Priced starting at $1,099.( 1 )
The HP LaserJet M9040/9050 MFP, designed for demanding departments of 30 to 50 users, improves business processes with high-volume, cost-effective printing with copying and digital sending from the HP Easy Select Control Panel. Priced starting at $9,999.( 1 )
In addition, HP expanded its document capture portfolio by introducing the HP Scanjet N9120 Document Flatbed Scanner. As HP's first dedicated enterprise departmental-class scanner, the fast A3 flatbed scanner offers 50 ppm and versatile paper handling with an automatic document feeder. The HP Scanjet N9120 easily integrates with HP Web Jetadmin print management software and includes Kofax Virtual ReScan Professional.

New toner formulation reduces energy consumption

HP's newly enhanced low-melt toner formulation reduces energy consumption. The toner, available with the new HP LaserJet P4015/4014, is designed to melt at lower temperatures, yet deliver print quality consistency at faster print speeds.

As a result, it requires 15 percent less energy to reach fusing temperature - enabling a 10 to 15 percent improvement in printing system energy consumption per page.( 2 )

( 1 )Estimated U.S. street prices. Actual prices may vary and are subject to change without notice.

( 2 )Compared to its predecessor.

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Oki C9650XF oversize A3 colour proofing solution

Press Release - February 2008

OKI Printing Solutions unveils new colour proofing solution with launch of the C9650XF.



Further strengthening its presence in the proofing and short-run digital printing environments, OKI Printing Solutions has today released the new C9650XF. This fully-functional digital print solution will address the requirements of printers that need to provide high quality content and layout proofs on oversize A3 media.

The C9650XF is a combination of OKI’s new C9650 specially configured to work with EFI’s Colorproof XF software. This powerful combination takes care of the colour management needs of the graphics art market allowing operators to work faster and save costs in producing quality proofs and short run digital prints.

EFI Colorproof XF is the leading proofing solution and provides a powerful digital proofing system with a flexible modular structure that adapts to users’ every need. The package comprises a cross-platform EFI Colorproof XF Server, Client Option and Printer Module specifically developed for the C9650. With extra output and product options, the solution can grow to meet the businesses needs of digital, commercial and hybrid printers, prepress providers, publishers, creative agencies and photographers.

The C9650XF is a high performing oversize A3 colour printer that prints up to 19 colour A3 pages per minute and 21 mono A3 pages. In A4, this increases to 36 colour pages and 40 mono pages per minute. All paper trays can handle oversize A3 with the multi purpose tray having outstanding media support of up to 330gsm.

The C9650XF is distributed exclusively through Colourgen Ltd, the leading specialist distributor of digital wide format colour printing solutions. Colourgen has a wealth of knowledge and experience in the industry and offers extensive pre and post sales support to resellers. Alan McLeish, Senior Product Marketing Manager for OKI Printing Solutions
states: “The new C9650XF enhances our position in the graphic arts market by offering an entry level A3+ colour printer that can be used for producing quality proofs and that can also be used as a highly competent short run device to fulfil those quick jobs that just cannot be done otherwise. It comes with all the support of our distributor Colourgen.”

The new C9650XF will be available through OKI Printing Solutions’ authorised resellers from 04 February 2008 and pricing starts at £3699 (RRP) for the C9650XF Lite.

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For further information please contact:
Sharon Entwistle / Scott Clarke
The Whiteoaks Consultancy
Phone: +44 (0) 1252 727 313
Email: sharone@whiteoaks.co.uk

Nadia Nizar / Anuja Vora
OKI Printing Solutions
Phone: +44 (0) 1753 819 819
Email: nadia.nizar@okieurope.co.uk / anuja.vora@okieurope.co.uk

Notes to editors:

C9650XF key features summary:
Models available:

C9650XF Duplex and network version with XF Server v3.1 incl. unlimited number of Clients + 1 OKI 9650 Multilevel driver

C9650XF Lite Duplex and network version with OKI 9650 Multilevel driver only

C9650XF Pro Duplex, network, hard disk and 4 x 550 sheet media trays with XF Server v3.1 incl. unlimited number of Clients + 1 OKI 9650 Multilevel driver + Spot Color.

C9650XF Pro Lite Duplex, network, hard disk and 4 x 550 sheet media trays with OKI 9650 Multilevel driver only

Handles Paper sizes from A6 to oversized A3 (328mm x 457mm) and banners up to 1.2m long.
Media weight up to 330gsm from multipurpose tray, 188gsm from the duplex tray and 64 to 216 gsm from all other paper trays
Max paper capacity 2880 sheets
Print speeds up to 36ppm for colour printing, 40ppm for mono, with a fast time to first print of 10.5 seconds for colour and 9 seconds for mono
OKI Printing Solutions innovative LED single-pass print technology to handle a range of media types


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Epson Stylus Photo R2400 Printer

A perfect introduction to professional photographic printing

Discover the difference Epson UltraChrome™ K3 ink makes. Transform colour and black & white photos with 3 black inks. Produce consistently superb results that last a lifetime, on media up to A3+ size.

Set your creativity free, whether you’re a photographer, artist, designer or even run a photo lab. The Epson UltraChrome K3 ink set produces a very wide colour gamut and includes three black inks for superb black & white performance. Results are stable in just 30 minutes and last a lifetime, from glossy photos to borderless A3+ posters. Keep control from image selection through to final printout.

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QE II in Dry Dock - A3 Print

A3_CUNARD LINER QUEEN ELIZABETH II. Pictured in Southampton King George V dry Dock, December 1996. Original photo made on a Hasselblad 500CM camera. Negative scanned on Hasselblad Flextight X5.
Photo; Jonathan Eastland/AJAX.
Print available from on-line print gallery at www.ajaxnetphoto.com

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