Print.IT Reseller - issue76

PRINTITRESELLER.UK 37 WHAT'S NEW Vivitek introduces new laser short throw projector Vivitek has introduced the DU4371Z- ST short throw laser projector. With a screen size of up to 278 inches and a brightness of 5,100 lumens with WUXGA resolution, this new device is easy to use and offers flexible installation thanks to its 360 degree positioning options. Featuring a 0.5 short throw lens, the projector only needs a distance of two metres from the wall to achieve an impressive image size of 185 inches. At a distance of three metres, it can still deliver a razor sharp projection with a diagonal image of 278 inches. The integrated DLP DarkChip3 and BrilliantColor technologies ensure a brilliant picture. Combined, these always create optimal black levels and vivid, colourful images with a dynamic contrast ratio of 20,000: 1. Its lamp-free design also ensures maintenance-free operation of up to 20,000 hours. The projector is shipped from the factory with Crestron RoomView software for network monitoring and management, meaning the device can be controlled and monitored centrally. www.vivitek.eu Beyond CMYK Xerox says the Xerox Adaptive CMYK+ Kit for Xerox Versant is the print market’s first adaptive technology kit that adds seven specialty colours to an existing production press, enabling instant digital print enhancements. The kit transforms a four-colour Xerox Versant 180 Press into an 11-colour beyond CMYK press capable of creating a million colour hues and shades by adding gold, silver, white, clear and fluorescent colours of yellow, magenta and cyan. The Xerox Adaptive CMYK+ Kit for Xerox Versant has three options: the Xerox Vivid Kit (gold, silver, white and clear), Xerox Fluorescent Kit (cyan, magenta and yellow) – or the combination Xerox Vivid + Fluorescent Kit for all 11 colours. The adaptive kit works with EFI DFE versions of the Versant 180 and Versant 180 with Performance Package. The kit gives print providers the ability to simply swap out toners to print colours and enhancements that increase profitability and deliver higher margins without needing a new press. www.xerox.com Hands-free and heads-up communication BlueParrott has announced an integration with Workforce Connect Powered by Zebra Savanna. Zebra Technologies’ Workforce Connect provides access to enterprise data and applications, Push-to- Talk (PTT) calls, Private Branch Exchange (PBX) calls and enterprise-class secure messaging on one device. Now, any Android-based mobile device using the Zebra Workforce Connect PTT Pro platform can pair select BlueParrott Bluetooth headsets for hands-free and heads-up communication. BlueParrott is one of the first brands of Bluetooth enterprise-grade headsets to be integrated with Workforce Connect enabling greater productivity and streamlined workflows for mobile workers. Zebra has integrated BlueParrott’s software development kit (SDK) into WorkForce Connect, making the software compatible with BlueParrott’s C300-XT, C400-XT, B350-XT, B450-XT and B550-XT headsets. www.blueparrott.co.uk Anti-bacterial coating Benq’s RP Series of interactive flat panel displays feature an anti- bacterial nano-ionic silver screen coating that kills bacteria on touch and is resilient to heavy use and cleaning. The new 4K models which are available in three sizes – 65in (RP6502), 75in (RP7502) and 86in (RP8602) also include built-in sensors that measure air quality in a room and signal when CO2 levels are too high; smart eye- care technology that protects against blue-light and flicker irritation; EZWrite 5 collaboration software; and an NFC sensor on the front of each panel that allows users to gain access to any display within its network via an ID card or QR code, with users’ personal workspaces and display settings loading instantly. www.benq.eu Video conferencing systems Logitech Swytch – a one-cable laptop link – is an enhancement to Logitech room solutions, including Microsoft Teams Rooms and Zoom Rooms, enabling individuals to join meetings for other video conferencing systems from their laptop. Swytch also offers a number of features that improve the video conferencing experience including: n Bring your own meeting (BYOM) to any room: Use Swytch in a room with Microsoft Teams Rooms or Zoom Rooms to connect a laptop to the room’s display, camera and audio devices for meetings hosted on other services. n One cable, one connection: Swytch consolidates HDMI and USB into one cable to project thescreen from a laptop on the room’s display at resolutions up to 4K with crisp, clear audio. n Universal compatibility: Swytch works with laptops using USB 3.0 or higher with Type A or Type C, including Windows 10 laptop, MacBook, or Chromebook. n Laptop charging: Swytch provides up to 60W of power for laptops that charge via USB-C. n Device management: Compatibility with Logitech Sync makes it easy for IT to monitor and manage www.logitech.com