Pre-media

Epson to launch wide-format printer with packaging proofing functionality at LabelExpo

Epson has revealed that it will use LabelExpo Europe in Brussels at the end of September to unveil a new wide-format printer.

ITC rules VIM plates infringe Presstek patents

The US government's International Trade Commission (ITC) has ruled that plates manufactured by VIM infringe Presstek patents.

PHD Mail invests in PrintNet software from GMC

PHD Mail has invested in PrintNet software from GMC Software Technology to drive its transpromo services and cut development time in its transactional document creation.

Canon boosts document management offering with IRIS buy

Canon has bolstered its presence in document management with the acquisition of a 17% stake in Belgium-based intelligent document recognition company IRIS Group for $22m (13.4m).

CTP install spurs FSC and PEFC accreditations at The Charlesworth Group

The Charlesworth Group has replaced two existing platesetters with an Agfa Avalon N8 thermal B1 platesetter in a 210,000 pre-press upgrade designed to increase its environmental credentials.

Fujifilm unveils next generation processless plate

Fujifilm Europe has launched an improved version of its Pro-T processless thermal plate featuring a "second generation coating", which the company said would improve on-press performance.

Print buyers to tap into Kall Kwik and Prontaprint franchises with ODC's web-to-print launch

On Demand Communications (ODC) has launched a web-to-print service for its Kall Kwik and Prontaprint franchises under the brand names Prontaprint Gateway and Kall Kwik Studio.

PromoServe launches new-look Proof Portal

PromoServe Business Systems has said that its revamped online proofing system, Proof Portal, which was released in May, could help generate business for print management companies.

Targetcolour MyPressXpert

Colour control is a complicated area, but the experts at Targetcolour have just the tool to help, says Barney Cox

XChange launches two new XTensions for QuarkXPress 8

XChange UK has announced the commercial availability of the new Docx ImportXT and Odt ImportXT Xtensions for QuarkXPress 8.