Printware Releases iJetColor 3.0 Press and Workflow, Powered by Memjet Technology

ST. PAUL, Minn.—September 10, 2015—Printware, the leader in prepress and digital solutions, will debut the iJetColor 3.0 Press and Workflow to commercial printers during GRAPH EXPO held at Chicago’s McCormick Place, Sept. 13-16, in Booth 1952.

The iJetColor 3.0 Press and Workflow is the most advanced release of the iJetColor Press and Workflow recognized as an award-winning product by industry experts. The iJetColor 3.0 system ships with an enhanced CPU and system print driver, running the latest iJetColor RIP and Workflow Version 10.1 and delivering three critical customer improvements: color boost technology, high-speed variable printing and very fast network output. The new iJetColor 3.0 delivers significant improvements to the leading inkjet envelope printing solution.

The new release features a number of new features and enhancements to help customers further their productivity and profitability including:

• Enhanced CPU Hardware with Enhanced Print Drivers.
• High Speed Ethernet communications support—very fast network support.
• Navigator Harlequin RIP 10.1r1 with increased multi page and variable data output.
• Improved automation for color spot matching with color boost technology.
• Built in cost calculator—for even more accurate profitable printing.
• New Printware Exclusive On-Line Training Modules for lifetime trouble-free operation.
• Improved color output—advanced profiles and PMS color matching.
• Improved toolbox controls—for easier operation and care.
• Enhanced user control over cleaning/maintenance cycles.
• Mask optimization for transparencies.
• Improved maintenance algorithms to optimize print quality.

“The iJetColor 3.0 release is a part of Printware’s commitment to our customers to continually develop and improve the of the iJetColor Press and Workflow system,” commented Tim Murphy, president of Printware. “Since the first shipments began in 2012, we have worked closely with our customers to make improvements and enhancements to the iJetColor Press that will improve their productivity and profitability. Today, we have customers that have printed more than 1,000,000 prints on their iJetColor Press.”

The iJetColor Direct Mail Press, is a compact, table top, four-color inkjet press powered by Memjet technology suitable for supporting production paper stocks as heavy as .02in./.5 mm on up to 8.5˝ by 17˝ substrate for product personalization of:

• Envelopes
• Direct Mail and post cards
• Stationery
• Invitations and greeting cards

The iJetColor Label Press is a compact, table top, four-color inkjet press suitable for supporting production label stocks for product packaging personalization, variable data barcoding, shelf labels, product labels for retail and industrial applications. The system features:

• Roll-to-roll printing
• Fan fold printing
• Continuous label printing
• Integrated cutter
• 60 ft./min. speed
• Gap mark sensing
• Black mark sensing
• Production quality Harlequin RIP Workflow
• Advanced spot color matching application
• Variable data-enabled workflow
• Integrated touch-screen user control system

Memjet technology was designed to deliver speed by bringing the fastest inkjet technology of its kind to the market. Using a completely re-envisioned printhead design along with a custom controller chip and software, each component was engineered to deliver printing speeds unheard of in the inkjet world.

iJetColor Press systems are offered exclusively with a comprehensive package that includes an easy to use workflow, expert color matching software built in for a wide variety of readily available inkjet stocks, variable data enabled tools, proven Harlequin RIP technology, professional installation, 24/7 support and a no-finger pointing quality guarantee.

Printware was awarded a Must See ’Ems Best in Category during PRINT 13 and a “Game Changer” at Graphics of the Americas 2014 for its iJetColor Envelope Press and Workflow.

Lowest Total Cost of Ownership
The iJetColor Press family of products takes advantage of Printware’s complete service and open architecture supply plans providing customers the lowest total cost of ownership of any comparable solution on the market. Many consumables and parts are user changeable, further improving uptime for the shop. The performance of the iJetColor Press system provides industry leading results with low variable costs for print personalization. Initial customer installations demonstrate fast return on investment of less than one year.

24/7 Support
Printware’s 24/7 Support offers a no risk service program to allow customers to maintain high uptime. Utilizing Remote Diagnostics, 100 percent complete system coverage, 24/7 telephone support, advanced technical training and optional on-site technical support, customers have the options and flexibility they need to stay in production.

Secure Supply
In these times of great volatility in world markets, the Printware Secure Supply Guarantee eliminates the need for customers to worry about running out of supplies.

iJetColor inks are available in both single color and combo packages. Other user replaceable consumables and parts are also offered in a spares kit for users to have on hand when needed to allow for maximum uptime performance.

About Printware
Printware engineers and markets the iJetColor Press, a high performance, low cost of ownership inkjet digital printer powered by Memjet technology. The iJetColor Press is offered in a number of bundled configurations that includes the iJetColor workflow powered by industry leading Harlequin RIP technology. Printware also manufactures polyester computer-to-plate systems that produce cut-to-size, punched and press-ready printing plates. Printware offers its customers complete equipment service, technical support and a full line of consumables under its iJetColor and SilverStream brands. Printware, LLC is a member of the Vanguard Graphics International group of companies.

About Memjet
Memjet focuses on color printing technologies that provide remarkable speeds and affordability. The company supplies technologies and components to OEM partners across the printing industry. Memjet maintains its corporate office in San Diego, and has offices in Dublin, Sydney, Taipei, Singapore and Boise, Idaho. The company is privately held.

Source: Printware.