Print.IT Reseller - issue 61

01732 759725 WHAT'S NEW 22 Focus On: What’s New Ricoh has launched the Ri 1000 Direct to Garment (DTG) printer providing print providers with a fast and flexible production solution that delivers exceptional image quality. Faster than the Ri 3000 it replaces, the Ri 1000 delivers greater print quality with enhanced resolution of 1200 dpi x 1200 dpi and supports CMYK plus white ink to ensure dazzling results on fabric of any colour. The Ri 1000’s application flexibility is supported by a new pre-treatment liquid suitable for 100% light polyester and polycotton blends. This opens up greater opportunities for garments and textile products in a number of sectors including sports. Quick operation and production versatility are made easy with the ability to smoothly switch between multiple styles of platens up to 406.4 mm x 508 mm. The Ri 1000’s magnetic mechanism enables the platens to easily snap on and off without the need for additional tools. This flexibility supports continuous production and a wide range of print capabilities from children’s sizes to super wide designs. www.ricoh.co.uk Rugged mobile printers for business Brother UK has launched a new line of rugged mobile print devices, helping channel partners tap into the category’s expected annual growth of 4.8%. Refreshing and strengthening Brother’s RuggedJet range of mobile printers, the new devices feature improved durability and connectivity options alongside upgraded memory and longer- lasting battery life. Brother Product and Solutions Manager, Hassan Masaud, said: “Mobile print represents a great opportunity for the IT channel, with the European market expected to grow to € 450 million by 2021. “The launch of the RJ-4 line represents a significant investment in helping our channel partners take new, competitive models to market and capitalise on mobile print’s potential.” The compact RJ-4230B and RJ-4250WB models are designed to make life easier for field workers, transport and delivery operatives, ticketing assistants, retailers and warehouse workers – allowing them to produce documentation of up to four inches wide on the move. The printers also feature moulded rubber housing, drop test protection of up to 2.1 meters and IP54 certification – meaning devices resist water spray and protect from dust penetration, which can cause damage. Users aren’t locked down to specific types of consumables or brands thanks to a spindle-less media holder, which is also spring-loaded for easy changes of media without needing adjustments. Other key features of the range include a new Mobile Deploy feature, which enables users to update software remotely from any location, reducing device downtime by removing the need to take printers out of circulation. www.brother.co.uk CTERA Introduces industry’s first hyperconverged cloud gateway CTERA Networks has announced availability of the CTERA Edge X Series. The new flagship model represents the industry’s first unified edge solution combining out-of-the- box hyperconvergence and multi-cloud data management. The CTERA Edge X Series, built in partnership with Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), integrates HPE SimpliVity, an enterprise-grade hyperconverged platform, with CTERA’s global file system to provide all-in-one edge storage and compute solution with triple redundancy and multi-site collaboration. www.ctera.com Zoom announces new capabilities and integrations Zoom has introduced new integrations and features for Zoom Phone, Zoom Rooms and Zoom Meetings, all core services of its video-first unified communications platform. “Zoom is taking the UCaaS market by storm,” said Elka Popova, Global VP of connected work research at Frost & Sullivan. “The innovative provider continues to lead the pack, launching compelling new products, useful features, and deep integrations at an astonishing pace - all with a clear eye on what both IT staff and end-users really need in their business communications.” www.zoom.com Ricoh launches new industrial inkjet printhead Ricoh has announced its new industrial inkjet printhead RICOH MH5320/5340/5320 Type A*1 will be commercially available from April 2019. The new printhead will be launched as higher spec model of RICOH MH5420/5440 and RICOH MH5421/5441. A minimised 5pl droplet size and improved jetting accuracy yields excellent print quality without graininess. Also, greyscale features a maximum frequency of 50kHz, allowing for increased productivity. By introducing this new printhead, Ricoh says it will meet demand within the industrial printing market for sign graphics and textiles, to meet a variety of customer needs such as smaller lot sizes and shorter delivery time. www.ricoh.co.uk Fast, high quality flexible production ...continued Océ ProStream 1000 Canon UK has announced enhancements to the Océ ProStream 1000 continuous feed inkjet press. The company has introduced a new automation tool to improve production efficiencies and quality control. The optional Inline Quality Control system enables Nozzle Activity Control and Colour Uniformity Control. Other new features of the Océ ProStream designed to help customers increase applications versatility also include improved sharpness for vectors, linear, inverse or micro text and edges, as well as an extended media range supporting papers up to 300gsm. www.canon.co.uk