Paradigm Imaging Group Graphtec America Inc. is pleased to announce a distribution agreement with Graphtec America Inc. for the new SignJet Pro JS300-18ES InkJet Printer, which recently launched at the ISA 2006 show in Orlando, Florida. Graphtec Vice-President of Operations, Wayne Suraci stated, “Paradigm Imaging is doing a great job with our scanners and cutters, so we are very pleased to expand our relationship with Paradigm and the JS300 printers. As a complete solutions provider and a print service bureau in their own right, Paradigm Imaging is ideally positioned to introduce the JS300 to their dealers.” Paradigm Imaging Group will be exhibiting the JS300-18ES along with Graphtec’s 42” wide format scanners at the 2006 IRgA show May 10-12, 2006 at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center, Kissimmee, Florida. Randy Geesman, Paradigm Imaging’s President said, “We are very pleased to offer this printer, as it reinforces our reputation as a leading large format solutions provider. We see a transition occurring in the reprographics market towards solvent inkjet technology. The reprographics market is expanding services to provide their customers with more durability at a lower cost in order to compete in the sign and outdoor graphics market.” Geesman added, “The Graphtec JS300 series printer gives reprographics service bureaus a significant competitive advantage for particular print output applications. With its high productivity output and very low operating cost, they will see a rapid ROI with the JS300. Our channel of authorized resellers can also offer a complete Graphtec solution, combining the JS300 with a Graphtec FC7000-160 cutter for wide format Print and Cut applications.” Graphtec SignJet Product Manager, Charlie Yang said, “The JS300-18ES 72-inch wide production printer is one of the fastest in its class with print speeds from 113 square feet (High Quality) to 296 square feet (Draft mode) per hour. With 8 Xaar Heads (2 x CMYK) and single or bi-directional and multi-pass printing modes, the JS300 output can be optimized depending on the media type or quality desired. Our Eco-Friendly, low solvent inks, provide excellent fade and scratch resistance with outdoor durability up to 3 years. The JS300 is perfect for large outdoor text and graphics, full color banners, vehicle wraps, printable vinyl graphics, POP Displays, promotional posters, and floor graphics.” The JS300 features easy loading drop-on media support rollers, so media rolls do not need a core support rod. Media can be changed quickly and simply by lifting it off the rollers. The auto feeder and front take-up roller provides even media tensioning for long, unattended printing at maximum printing speeds. The media heater and dryer system also ensures excellent ink adhesion and rapid drying time for optimum throughput and productivity. The JS300 is compatible with a variety of sheet and roll media (up to 50 yards long) including indoor banner, vinyl, window film, polyester, outdoor banner, vehicle wraps, and poster sheets. The JS300 connects via a high-speed USB 2.0 interface for maximum data throughput from the host computer. A basic RIP software package is included, with full support from all of the popular RIP applications.