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DCS E-Newsletter June 2013
See the Direct Jet 1024UVHS in Action at FESPA — June 25-29 in London!

Visit DCS at FESPADCS is excited to be exhibiting at FESPA 2013 — one of the printing industry's premiere international events — next month in London! Visit us at booth #N30N to experience the next generation in UV LED inkjet technology, including patent-pending printed Braille signage with raised text and dots* and TEXTUR3D™ printing. Get hands-on with our versatile, high-speed Direct Jet 1024UVHS printer and feel the difference that both raised-texture and flat printing can offer to your business.

In addition to being well received in the U.S., DCS's products are finding an ever-expanding market overseas. DCS has a rapidly growing network of distributors around the world, including 38 in the EAA region alone.

FESPA 2013 will be one of the year's largest focused events for the print industry, featuring the very latest in digital printing, screen printing, industrial and garment decoration technology at the award-winning ExCel London Exhibition Centre. For more information, or to register for a free visitor badge, please visit www.fespa.com/london.

* While the components of the ADA signage, produced on Direct Jet 1024UVHS printers, have tested to be in compliance with federal USA ADA signage guidelines outlined in the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design (Department of Justice - September 15, 2010 - www.ADA.gov), it is the responsibility of the signage manufacturer to ensure compliance with the governing local, state and federal authorities.

 
New from DCS: IR2 Monomer Flush & UV LED Low-Odor Wipe-On Adhesion Promoter

IR2 Monomer Flush & UV LED Low-Odor Wipe-On Adhesion PromoterWe are pleased to announce the release of two new products designed for use in your DCS Direct Jet UV LED printer.

Our new IR2 Monomer Flush will replace our current IR2 Wash, which will be discontinued in the coming weeks. The IR2 Monomer Flush should only be used for flushing ink out of the heads before shipment or when the printer is to be left unattended for a period of two weeks or more. The IR2 Monomer Flush cartridges should be removed and should never be left in the printer once the flush has been administered. Available in 1 liter (order I-7101-L) and 150 ml (order I-7101-150) sizes.

The new UV LED Low-Odor Wipe-On Adhesion Promoter works very similarly to our current version, but with substantially less odor. This new Adhesion Promoter can be printed either wet or dry. Additionally, pre-processing of the wet adhesion promoter on the substrate with either an elevated heat source (such as a heat gun) or an offline UV curing device can also advance the level of adhesion achieved. Available in a 200 ml bottle (order I-UV-ADHPR2-200).

Both products are in stock and available now. Please contact your DCS Representative or DCS Customer Service if you have any questions, or to place your order.

 
Tech Tips: How to Achieve the Best Adhesion with your Direct Jet UV Printer
DCS Tech Tips

Depending on your substrate, there are various ways to achieve better adhesion when using your Direct Jet UV LED printer. DCS has prepared a flow chart that offers a number of variables to test in order to achieve improved adhesion. Below is a small sampling of a complete flow chart diagram outlining different processes to use to improve adhesion.

Click here to access the complete flow chart diagram (PDF).

How to achieve the best adhesion with your Direct Jet UV printer

   
To view our full archive of free DCS Tech Tips, please visit our website »
 
Meet Your TSS for the Upper Midwest and Eastern Canada Regions — Jim Thrush
DCS has a network of Technical Sales Specialists (TSSs) based around the USA and Canada. These regional associates are your local link to sales, installation and technical support for all DCS products.
   
Jim Thrush - DCS TSS
Jim Thrush
President — JT Graphix
Novi, MI

Phone: (248) 921-8976
jim.thrush@directcolorsystems.com

Serving the Upper Midwest and Eastern Canada Regions

Jim Thrush has worked in the printing industry for more than 30 years, primarily in the sales and service of offset and digital toner printing presses. He has now been involved with DCS as TSS of the Upper Midwest and Eastern Canada regions for four months.

Though new to the engraving and small-format inkjet printing side of the industry, Jim has established a strong working relationship with DCS. Jim discovered the DCS product line via his good friend, Dave Pitzen (DCS Director of Sales.) "Dave told me about this great company and its great products," says Jim. "I investigated, and I am in!"

Jim recently shared some thoughts about the printing industry and the direction in which he believes it is headed. "The market is spread out over several segments: trophies and awards, industrial applications, speciality printers, and even a small part of the offset industry. I feel that inkjet represents the future of the printing industry, and I currently concentrate on the UV LED line of DCS printers.

"My customers see the huge benefits of the Direct Jet 1024UVHS printer. It allows them to make money, get into new markets and to increase business with their existing customers. DCS printers are unique — well built, by an American company, with everything a business needs to be competitive and well placed in their segment. DCS is a great company, with great people and great products. That says it all!"

If you are based in these areas and would like more information on any of our products or services, please contact Jim at (248) 921-8976 or jim.thrush@directcolorsystems.com.

   
  • DCS currently has 10 mobile demo locations throughout the USA and Canada.
  • To get in touch with the TSS in your area, please contact us.
     
    Upcoming USA Technology Showcases

    Upcoming DCS Technology Showcases Please join us in Colorado, Minnesota, Chicago or Southern California next month for our latest round of DCS Technology Showcases! This is your chance for an up-close look at our cutting-edge Direct Jet 1024UVHS UV LED desktop inkjet printer, plus a sneak peek at our new patent-pending ADA-compliant UV printing process*. Feel the difference that both raised TEXTUR3D™ printing and standard flat UV printing can offer to your business.

    These events are free, but space is limited. Please contact the Technical Sales Specialist listed below as soon as possible to schedule your appointment.

    COLORADO (DENVER)
    June 11th & 12th — 8 am to 4 pm daily
    Premier Digital Printing, Inc.
    11811 Upham St., Unit B-4
    Broomfield, CO 80020
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    SVP to: Tom Keyes
    Tom.Keyes@directcolorsystems.com
    Phone: 612-860-4443

    MINNESOTA (MINNEAPOLIS)
    June 18th & 19th — 8 am to 4 pm daily
    Crowne Plaza Minneapolis
    West 3131 Campus Drive
    Plymouth, MN 55441
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    SVP to: Tom Keyes
    Tom.Keyes@directcolorsystems.com
    Phone: 612-860-4443

    CHICAGO METRO
    June 25th & 26th — 9 am to 5 pm daily
    Regus
    One Lincoln Centre
    18W140 Butterfield Road, 15th Floor
    Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
    RSVP to: Bill Weems
    Bill.Weems@directcolorsystems.com
    Phone: 708-977-3657

    SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
    June 26th & 27th — 8 am to 5 pm daily
    Holiday Inn – Orange County Airport
    2726 South Grand Ave.
    Santa Ana, CA 92705
    RSVP to: Bob Revere
    Bob.Revere@directcolorsystems.com
    Phone: 951-225-9178

     
    Upcoming DCS Trade Shows & Events

    Visit DCS at the NBM Show

    The NBM Show — Indianapolis
    May 30 - June 1, 2013
    Indianapolis, IN
    Booth #516

    DCS Technology Showcase — Colorado
    June 11-12, 2013
    Denver, CO
    Please see details above
    DCS Technology Showcase — Minnesota
    June 18-19 2013
    Minneapolis, MN
    Please see details above
     

    Visit DCS at FESPAFESPA
    June 25 - 29, 2013
    London, UK
    Booth #N30N

    DCS Technology Showcase — Chicago Metro
    June 25-26, 2013
    Chicago, IL
    Please see details above
    DCS Technology Showcase — Southern California
    June 26-27, 2013
    Santa Ana, CA
    Please see details above
     

    Visit DCS at the NBM Show

    The NBM Show — Long Beach
    July 18 - 20, 2013
    Long Beach, CA
    Booth #700

       
     
    View our complete trade show & events schedule »




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