Fredrix SG Solvent Canvas

This is an older press release, but it is a good product to use with the Epson GS6000 printer so I think it deserves a mention.

FREDRIX® PRINT CANVAS ANNOUNCES NEW SOLVENT SEMI-GLOSS CANVAS

(Lawrenceville, GA – July 1, 2008) - Fredrix® Print Canvas is pleased to announce the launch of a new solvent jet semi-gloss canvas, the 901SGSJ. The 901SGSJ is a cost effective new canvas formulated for use with the latest generation of solvent jet printers. The specially designed top coat provides a wide color gamut and offers consistent photo quality imaging available in assorted widths and sizes.

Create high-end P.O.P banners, posters, roll-up displays, décor art and trade show graphics with added profitability. The Fredrix® solvent semi-gloss canvas allows you to utilize the digital technology of today with our history of making the finest in art materials for more than 140 years.

For more information, visit www.FredrixPrintCanvas.com or call 1.800.241.8129 ext. 175

For international inquiries, call +1.770.963.5256 ext. 160

Fredrix® Print Canvas is based in Lawrenceville, GA and is owned by Tara Materials, Inc., which also manufactures the worlds’ leading artist canvas, Fredrix® Artist Canvas, along with a full line of ready-made frames sold as Tara® Picture Frames and Tara® Fine Frames.

New Epson GS6000 Pictures

Here are some pictures of the Epson Stylus Pro GS6000 64" Eco-Solvent printer up and running.

Link to Epson GS6000 pictures on Flickr

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Epson Solvent Roadtour Chicago

The Epson Solvent Roadtour was in Chicago last week and we were lucky enough to see the new Epson Stylus GS6000 (GS-6000) in action.

Large Hot swappable 950ml capacity individual ink cartridges

3 heaters you can control individually.

Includes Colorburst RIP

Doesn't current work for Macs

No print driver for this, you MUST use a RIP.

Register for the event here:
http://www.newvisionservices.net/customer_register.php?courseid=58

More information on the event hear:
http://www.newvisionservices.net/pdfs/EpsonGS6000_Dates_and_Locations.pdf

The initial quality looks spectacular. Look for more updates soon!

Epson announces 64" Eco Solvent Printer - Stylus Pro GS6000

Epson released details to the public regarding its newest printer, the 64 inch Stylus GS6000, earlier this week in Orlando. The GS6000 is an entry level eco-solvent printer aimed at the sign, display, and decor industry. Epson has developed a new inkset, the UltraChrome GS inks, which are both Nickel free and allow a wider color gamut than existing solvent printers on the market. Since the UltraChrome GS inks also contain very low volatile organic compounds (VOC's), which allow the Stylus Pro GS6000 to operate in rooms without a special ventilation system. The only ventilation requirement is that air can both enter and exit a room.

In keeping with its reputation for cutting edge technology and vivid colors, Epson has added Green and Orange to the typical six inks in solvent printer to blow the competition's prints away in addition to matching countless more Pantone (PMS) colors. Epson's new Advanced Cleaning System also simplifies printer cleaning, reducing overhead and labor costs for sign shops. The waste from the GS6000 is also disposable into standard sewer systems, eliminating the need for special waste handling procedures.

The Epson GS6000 sports hot swappable 950mL inks, 1440 x 1440 print resolution, ink droplets as small as 3.7 picoliters, and print speeds up to 25 Square Meters per hour. Epson is working with Avery and 3M to continue to develop groundbreaking solvent media for the GS6000. Epson's GS6000 will undoubtedly change the way commercial signage, retail displays, art decor, banners, and billboards will be created. Epson is scheduled to start shipping the GS6000's in Summer to Fall of 2008.