Digital Imaging News

Fujifilm launches Web-to-Print functionality for its XMF cross-media workflow

Fujifilm's philosophy of offering ‘best-of-breed' solutions and choice has been realised in this case thanks to XMF's open JDF and Pure PDF architecture, with the EFI Digital Storefront now supported through XMF.

The addition of these benchmark web-to-print solutions to the recently announced refinements in XMF v3.0 means that XMF is now one of the most comprehensive workflow platforms for managing integrated production. The benefits of ultra-fast productivity...

Fujifilm: a long-standing pioneer in digital print

Simon Eccles takes a look at Fujifilm's heritage in the digital print arena

European debut of Fujifilm Acuity Advance HS at Sign & Digital UK 2010

The recently-launched latest model in the Acuity series of UV flatbed printers will feature on the stand, alongside the euromedia range of products for inkjet roll-to-roll devices.

Showing for the first time in Europe, the Acuity Advance HS is the latest addition to the Acuity series and meets demands for a cost effective, high quality printer with even greater productivity than before. Near-photographic quality images can be achieved at typical production speeds of...

Fujifilm Jet Press 720 - the future of short-run print

The development of the Jet Press 720 has progressed successfully, including some customer trials, following its first appearance as a technology announcement at drupa 2008.

Since the world-wide economic recession began in late 2008, print volumes have declined in most areas of the world, including the average run length per job. Printers and print buyers are therefore looking for more efficient print production and value-added services such as personalisation for a much wider range...

'POWER TO SUCCEED'

FUJIFILM Europe today announces its Graphic Arts strategy for Ipex 2010 (Birmingham, UK, 18-25 May) and beyond. Under the banner ‘POWER TO SUCCEED', Fujifilm will demonstrate how its technologies, solutions and sound business advice will give printers of all shapes and sizes the ‘power to succeed' in today's tough economic climate.

In Hall 9, stand number 9-CD360, Fujifilm will focus on how printers can drive their businesses forward and succeed...

Fujifilm launches v3.0 of it XMF cross-media workflow

FUJIFILM Europe today announces the launch of version 3.0 of its XMF cross-media workflow solution. This latest version features a raft of improvements designed to build on XMF's cross-media capability and take further advantage of the software's ‘Pure PDF' architecture. In particular, v3.0 of XMF has been designed to give printers the flexibility to automate many production activities previously requiring manual intervention, as well as the ability to reduce...

Uvistar roll-to-roll printer heralds a new era for superwide format printers

Fujifilm today announces the European launch of the Uvistar series of UV inkjet roll to roll printers. These new printers use Fujifilm Sericol's specially developed Uvijet QK inks and can print on rolls up to five metres wide, altering the way that material for both billboard and POP applications will be prepared in the future. As an industry leader in the constantly evolving UV inkjet marketplace, Fujifilm is introducing the range in response to a new and rapidly growing revenue...

Fujifilm increases wide-format portfolio with EskoArtwork finishing tables

This complements Fujifilm's existing wide-format offering, allowing the company to demonstrate a complete wide-format solution from file delivery and media selection to the finished print.

Mark Stephenson, sales manager - digital solutions, Fujifilm Graphic Systems UK, comments: "We've got a successful history of helping printers introduce wide-format inkjet technologies into their businesses. By adding EskoArtwork finishing tables to our showroom, we are able to...

Fujifilm launches 'Pure PDF'

During the two years since its launch, XMF has been installed in hundreds of print companies throughout Europe, with nearly all seeing a significant improvement in productivity, as well as a raft of other benefits. This is down to XMF's ability to natively handle PDFs without file conversion, together with efficiencies gained through XMF's unique architecture. This is benefiting traditional offset production, but more importantly is helping printers improve productivity...

Colour by numbers

Consultant Paul Sherfield examines how Fujifilm solutions can help with ISO 12647/2