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20th April 2015

This week's survey

Do you get the same excitement about your business now compared to when you first started out?

(These survey questions are sent in by our readers. Please spend a minute to give your answer to this week's survey as one or possibly more of your industry peers thinks this question is important and wishes to see your point of view as well as others in the industry.)

This month's poll question:

What is the biggest technological issue you face in wide format printing?

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Our last week's survey results...

Given the uptake of water based inks for the printing of jobs that were previously only done by true solvent and eco solvent printing, do you believe that solvent and eco solvent have a future?

I so wanted it to be true now that HP have sorted out many of the early issues with latex. We've been running a total 6 Seikos for the past 10 years, with correct maintenance they have been bulletproof and the colours are stunning. Correct dry time of prints can sometimes be an issue though, every job's urgent. So we asked one of HP's biggest resellers to print us some big blocks of solid colour (C,M,Y,K, red, reflex, green etc.) on their best polymeric vinyl. These simple colours are typical of what we print daily, they need to be good. To get the instant dry time advantage of Latex we would have been happy with colour similar to say a Roland or Epson ecosolvent.
When the samples were delivered we just about fell over laughing. The woeful latex colours would cost us at least 50% of our corporate client's work overnight if latex was all we had. It's a shame, I really wanted it to be true.
I have a water based ink printer, eco solvent printers and a latex printer in my shop. Each has a role in the modern sign shop, and I suspect they will for some time yet. It really depends on the market you pursue. (Shane - Drew's Sign It)
I don't think water-based inks will ever be as effective as solvent or Eco-solvent inks for some substrates and end products.
Yes, why not.
Everything has a future if it is still here tomorrow but solvent ink use will decline in favour of UV curing in particular. There is solvent UV but it is very small. Government directives, customer 'green' credentials and OH&S are the 3 main drivers in reductions of VOC type solvents. Jobs where solvent is the only real solution will be increasingly monitored and solvent recovery programmes will be needed if not already.
The big Japanese wide format manufacturers (Roland, Epson, Mimaki and Mutoh) have obviously looked at this question and concluded that solvent and eco solvent still have a bright future. Latex has a role but not for everything although the advantages are considerable. With more research into the inks maybe it will be possible for further improvement... who knows?

(As a publishing practice to protect ourselves from any potential liability, company and individual names that are referred to negatively in any of these comments are removed.
In addition we reserve the right to remove comments that are blatant advertising for one product or company)

You can view all the surveys we have done by clicking here.

Please spend a minute to give your answer to this week's survey as one or possibly more of your industry peers thinks this question is important and wishes to see your point of view as well as others in the industry.

If you have a subject that you would like us to survey, please send your subject to brian@wideformatonline.com. Thanks.)

This month's Special Offers from industry suppliers

Supplier The offer Available where Offer expiry date

Antech Screenprinting
1000 Custom Printed Challenger PensPrinted 1 colour logo in 1 Position$420.00 +gst and Freight.
Nationally 31st April 2015

Conect Enterprises
Save $25.00 off your first order, when you signup a new customer with Conect online.
Nationally
20th December 2015
Sigmatec Digital Media -Syn Paper 45% Off
Nationally 30th April 2015

Spicers (Adelaide)
7 rolls Yupo FPU250 UV 915x100M c3 200g R (code 186313) @ $200+gst
Adelaide 30th April 2015

Total Image Supplies
COMET - 200gsm Polypropylene Film
Nationally 30th April 2015
CPH Group KlikInk Eco Solvent Bulk Ink for your Roland Printer only $139.00 per Litre Ongoing with Free Bulk Ink System
Nationally 30th April 2015
Neopost Buy 1 roll of Studiojet Grey Back Media and receive 6 Pull-Up Display Stands Free
Nationally 30th April 2015
One Stop Print Shop Ltd
Sprite Pens 97c print setup $35.00 + gst (New Zealand only) Rubber stamps Trodat from $23.00 + GST
New Zealand only
30th April 2015

Chief Media
CP4 Polymeric Bubble Free 1370X50M $ 229/Roll plus GST
Nationally 30th April 2015
Coritex Coritex launch New Range of canvas with a 5% Discount offer.
Nationally 30th April 2015

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New South Wales

(NSW, Gosford) Gerber Edge 2 and software,
(Posted 15th April 2015)

(NSW, Bexley) Roland SJ-740 in great working order,
(Posted 9th April 2015)

(NSW, Thornleigh) HP Designjet 5500 42" UV/Dye tube kits
(Posted 1st April 2015)

(NSW, West Kempsey) Roland CAMM-1 PRO Cutter on stand.
(Posted 29th March 2015)

(NSW, Port Macquarie) Brand new Anilam 1600mm manual cold Laminator on stand.
(Posted 28th March 2015)

(NSW, Wollongong) Mimaki JV33 and CJV30.
(Posted 27th March 2015)

(NSW, Wyong) Camm 1 600mm cutter
(Posted 24th March 2015)

(NSW, West Tamworth) 2nd hand Lightbox sign for sale.
(Posted 23rd March 2015)

(NSW, Sydney) DIGITAL TSHIRT PRINTER DTG M2
(Posted 16th March 2015)

(NSW, Seven Hills) HP L65500 2.5m wide Latex printer
(Posted 16th March 2015)

(NSW, Seven Hills) HP Scitex Latex 850. 3.2m wide Latex printer
(Posted 16th March 2015)

(NSW, Ingleburn) PosterPrint Pro V14 - RIP Software
(Posted 6th March 2015)

(NSW, Deniliquin) Gerber Edge FX printer and GS15+ plotter
(Posted 25th February 2015)

(NSW, West Ryde ) XAAR 318 Printheads
(Posted 23rd February 2015)

(NSW, Lilyfield) Used Mutoh Value Jet 1604 printer $2000.00
(Posted 20th February 2015)

(NSW, Sydney) 1 Dilli Flatbed ( annapurna)
(Posted 16th February 2015)

(NSW, Wauchope) Roland SP 540v with take-up,
(Posted 15th February 2015)

(NSW, Wetherill Park) AGFA Anapurna M Flatbed Printer.
(Posted 10th February 2015)

(NSW, Ashfield) Roland VS-540i
(Posted 2nd February 2015)

(NSW, Carlingford) Roland BN20 with metallic setup
(Posted 30th January 2015)

(NSW, Central Coast) A virtually brand new Gandinnovations Jeti 1224 True Flatbed.
(Posted 28th January 2015)
(NSW, Sydney) Slitter Rewinder in perfect working order.

(Posted 28th January 2015)
(NSW, Maroubra) Oce Colorwave 600 ao plotter
(Posted 27th January 2015)
(NSW, South Granville) Fatoba Digitrim 64

(Posted 16th January 2015)

(NSW, Central Coast) JV33-160BS ( 600cc Bladder )for sale
(Posted 8th January 2015)

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Victoria

(VIC, Melbourne) Looking for second hand NEOLT Trimmer
(Posted 14th April 2015)

(VIC Ballarat) Roland SP540v with genuine Roland take-up,
(Posted 9th April 2015)

(VIC, Melbourne) EFI PressVu UV 200/600 SC - 09/2008 Model
(Posted 8th April 2015)

(VIC, Melbourne) DTG Neoflex Tshirt Printer
(Posted 2nd April 2015)

(VIC, Carrum Downs) Roland Aj1000.
(Posted 30th March 2015)

(VIC, Carrum Downs) Roland SJ640.
(Posted 1st April 2015)

(VIC, Melbourne) ROLAND XR640PRO 4 SERIES Printer/Cutter

(Posted 24th March 2015)

(VIC, Warrnambool) Mimaki CJV30-130 for sale for parts.
(Posted 19th March 2015)

(VIC, Scoresby) Roland LEC-300 UV Printer for Sale
(Posted 18th March 2015)

(VIC, Mebourne) Oce Colorwave 600 Wide Format Printer & TC4 Scanner
(Posted 16th March 2015)

(VIC, Cheltenham) HP 9000s Printer in good condition
(Posted 27th February 2015)

(VIC, Hastings) Canon ipF 6100 for parts.
(Posted 27th February 2015)

(VIC, Melbourne) Epson Stylus Pro 9900
(Posted 24th February 2015)

(VIC, Melbourne) KODAK 1200i (encad)

(Posted 10th February 2015)

(VIC, Melbourne) AUTOPOLES INC BASE AND CLAMPS.

(Posted 10th February 2015)

(VIC, Mernda) HP Latex 360 Printer for urgent sale .

(Posted 4th February 2015)
(VIC, Melbourne) Looking for Mimaki JV3 S or SP not in running order.

(Posted 30th January 2015)

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Queensland

(QLD, Logan City) Graphtec FC5100-150, 1500mm (60") cutter,
(Posted 13th April 2015)

(QLD, Cornubia) 12 rolls , 1/2 PRICE SALE !
(Posted 9th April 2015)

(QLD, Capalaba) Payne 2kw Metal halide exposure light
(Posted 7th April 2015)

(QLD, Capalaba) Screen print Vac Frame. Heavy steel posts.
(Posted 7th April 2015)

(QLD, Capalaba) Old style one arm screen print bench
(Posted 7th April 2015)

(QLD, Mackay) HP SCITEX FB700 UV Flatbed Printer.
(Posted 30th March 2015)

(QLD, Mackay) HP5500 Designjet For sale.
(Posted 30th March 2015)

(QLD, Mackay) Epson Stylus Pro 9800.
(Posted 30th March 2015)

(QLD, Kingaroy) EMSEAL 4R laminator - 810mm wide.
(Posted 26th March 2015)

(QLD, Brisbane) UV FLATBED 1.2 x 2.4mtr.
(Posted 23rd March 2015)

(QLD, Brisbane) 4 station screen printing carosel with drying tunnel.
(Posted 9th March 2015)

(QLD, Brisbane) Roland EGX 600 Professional Engraver
(Posted 9th March 2015)

(QLD, Airlie Beach) Roland XC 540 PROJET 3
(Posted 9th March 2015)

(QLD, Southport) Galaxy UV Dryer - dual lamp, 1200mm wide,
(Posted 6th March 2015)

(QLD, Cedar Vale) For Sale, Kyocera KM-C2520 Photocopier.
(Posted 6th March 2015)

(QLD, Cedar Vale) For Sale, Lihit Lab Paper Drill. P-2003.
(Posted 6th March 2015)

(QLD, Cedar Vale) For Sale, Light Table.
(Posted 6th March 2015)

(QLD, Gold Coast) Mutoh ValueJet 1604
(Posted 5th March 2015)

(QLD, Marsden, Brisbane) Manual Laminator and mounter
(Posted 23rd February 2015)

(QLD, Marsden, Brisbane) Manual Metal Guillotine
(Posted 23rd February 2015)

(QLD, Gold Coast) Looking for a 1400 - 1500 wide laminator 2nd hand.
(Posted 19th February 2015)

(QLD, Gold Coast) EzyTaper Laminator 650mm
(Posted 18th February 2015)

(QLD, Brisbane) MIMAKI printers for sale. excellent working order,
(Posted 18th February 2015)

(QLD, Brisbane) DH1100 LARGE FORMAT HOT AND COLD LAMINATOR
(Posted 11th February 2015)
(QLD, Brisbane) Drytac AFC1600 Liquid Laminator for sale.
(Posted 10th February 2015)

(QLD, Sunshine Coast) Roland cx24 600mm vinyl cutter
(Posted 9th February 2015)

(QLD, Brisbane) HP L25500 Latex
(Posted 6th February 2015)

(QLD Coolangatta) HP DesignJet 4000 42"
(Posted 5th January 2014)

(QLD,Brisbane) Gerber Plotter Fastrack 1300 Suitable Parts Only
(Posted 4th February 2015)

(QLD, Aspley) Roof rack for Commodore
(Posted 4th February 2015)

(QLD, Gold Coast) EPSON SURECOLOR SC-70600
(Posted 2nd February 2015)

(QLD, Brisbane) Roland VersaCamm Printer/Cutter VS 300
(Posted 28th January 2015)

(QLD, Brisbane) Superseded Canon W8200.
(Posted 27th January 2015)

(QLD, Aspley) Greenland 1080, pressure sensitive laminator Cold Laminator.
(Posted 21st January 2015)

(QLD, Aspley) Roland - VersaCamm SP-300i.
(Posted 20th January 2015)

(QLD, Gold Coast) HP L25500 Latex Printer
(Posted 14th January 2015)

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Northern Territory

(NT, Darwin) Looking for spare part for our ROLAND VERSA CAM SP 540V.

(Posted 10th February 2015)

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South Australia

(SA, Prospect) Teck UV 3000 3m x 2m Flatbed.
(Posted 30th March 2015)

(SA , Golden Grove) Roland RS-640 VersaArt with take up roll
(Posted 30th January 2015)

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Western AustraliaRE

(WA, Port Kennedy) AGFA Annapurna M
(Posted 23rd March 2015)

(WA, Embleton) For Sale Roland Digital Printer/Cutter SP540i and a Hot and Cold Laminator

(Posted 10th March 2015)

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New ZealandACE HERE

(NZ, Taranaki) Sign writer/screen printer package

(Posted 7th April 2015)

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Employment

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New South Wales

(NSW, Sydney) Area Sales Manager - Print Media and Substrates
(Posted 15th April 2015)

(NSW, Sydney) Sales Person - Agent Commission Based - Print Media
(Posted 27th March 2015)

(NSW, Seven Hills) Large Format Cutter Operator
(Posted 2nd March 2015)

(NSW, Chatswood) PRINT SALES SPECIALIST
(Posted 27th January 2015)

Victoria

(VIC, Melbourne) Sales Person - Agent Commission Based - Print Media
(Posted 27th March 2015)

(VIC, Prahran) SIGN*A*RAMA Prahran is looking to appoint an experienced Business Development Manager.
(Posted 29th January 2015)

Queensland

(QLD, Brisbane) Production Manager required for Brisbane Southside facility.
(Posted 17th April 2015)

(QLD, Brisbane) Sales Person - Agent Commission Based - Print Media for Brisbane
(Posted 27th March 2015)

(QLD, Gold Coast) EPSON STYLUS PRO 9900 - MUST GO!
(Posted 2nd February 2015)

(QLD, Pialba) Experienced Signwriter/Installer required.
(Posted 29th January 2015)

(QLD, Brisbane) Wanted Vinyl Applicator / Sign Installer
(Posted 19th January 2015)

(QLD, Gold Coast, Coomera) Design Print & Signage Coordinator
(Posted 2nd January 2015)

South Australia

(SA, Adelaide) Sales Person - Agent Commission Based - Print Media for Adelaide
(Posted 27th March 2015)

Western Australia

(WA, Perth) Sales Person - Agent Commission Based - Print Media for Perth (Posted 27th March 2015)

(WA, Malaga) - Sales Executive- Sign & Display

(Posted 13th February 2015)

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Businesses for sale/wanted

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(QLD, North Queensland) Sign Manufacturer - Nth Qld
(Posted 15th April 2015)

(QLD,Bundaberg) VERY PROFITABLE SIGN BUSINESS
(Posted 15th April 2015)

(NSW, Sydney) Very well established signs business, solid customer base,
(Posted 9th April 2015)

(QLD, Gold Coast) WOW! NEVER TO BE REPEATED OFFER..! WORK FROM HOME ON THE FABULOUS GOLD COAST.
(Posted 11th March 2015)

(NSW, Helensburgh) Printing business for sale,
(Posted 19th February 2015)

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Andre Rieu - Earth Song / Tribute to Michael Jackson (Speakers on)

Smile!

A man goes to the doctor and says, "Doctor, wherever I touch, it hurts." The doctor asks, "What do you mean?" The man says, "When I touch my shoulder, it really hurts." Man say: If I touch my knee - OUCH! When I touch my forehead, it really, really hurts. The doctor says, "I know what's wrong with you - you've broken your finger!"