Brisk iJetColor 3.0 Press and Workflow Sales

Affordable short-run on-demand printing helping printers define new revenue opportunities for their shops with enhanced mailing, label, packaging and short-run 4-color production capabilities

ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA – Printware, the leader in prepress and digital solutions, announced brisk sales of the newly released iJetColor 3.0 Press and Workflow at Graph Expo being held at Chicago's McCormick Place, September 13-16 in Booth 1952.

First day's sales of the new iJetColor 3.0 systems were from across the country including:

• Envelopes.com  -  Amityville, NY
• Eco2Office   -  Katy, TX
• Pioneer Printing  - Cheyenne, WY

"Sales have been brisk and the interest in the iJetColor 3.0 Press and Workflow the highest we have seen since the introduction of the original iJetColor Press at Graph Expo 2012," commented Tim Murphy, President of Printware. "Based on proven Memjet technology and our newly released iJetColor 3.0 Workflow, customers are seeing even greater productivity and profitability in the fast payback of inkjet envelope production. Earlier this year, we had a customer print their one millionth print on their iJetColor Press in their first year of operation."

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 & 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 iJetColor 3.0 Press and Workflow feature a number of new capabilities 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 Direct Mail Press, is a compact, table top, 4-color inkjet press powered by Memjet technology suitable for supporting production paper stocks as heavy as .02 inch/.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, 4-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 feet per minute 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

Printware chose Graph Expo to present a technology preview of a new duplex option for the iJetColor Envelope press called the DPX. Switching between duplex and simplex option is quick and simple allowing iJetColor Press users to get the most from their investment. The iJetColor 3.0 Press DPX system ships with the iJetColor Press with duplexer option and an enhanced CPU and system print driver, running the latest iJetColor RIP & Workflow Version 10.1 that delivers three critical customer improvements, Color Boost technology, High Speed Variable Printing and Very Fast Network Output. The new iJetColor 3.0 and iJetColor 3.0 Press DXP delivers significant improvements to the leading inkjet envelope printing solution.

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 'EM" 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 DiagnosticsSM, 100% complete system coverage, 24/7 telephone support, Advanced Technical TrainingSM 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 GuaranteeSM 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.

Printware products are available directly from Printware. For more information visit www.ijetcolor.com, call 800-456-1400, Extension 418 or 651-456-1418 or email [email protected].