Product highlights:

OKI Pro 1040 and Pro 1050 (five colour) Pro Series Label Printers

Short-run colour label printing services open the door to a new customer base and revenue stream as the label printer helps businesses to capture more attention through creative label solutions and a more cost effective rate. This narrow format label printer is easy to set up and requires minimal training to use. The Pro label printer reduces wastage with the ability to print a varied volume from 1 to thousands, enabling you to meet the needs of customers who desire a wider choice of label designs.

The OKI Pro 1040 prints in CMYK, enabling creativity and flexibility in label designs across a range of materials. With the OKI Pro 1050, printing on transparent or coloured label media is easily accessible with just a click of a button. Print white as a colour to enhance your labels or use it as a base colour to ensure vibrancy of colours on transparent media.

OKI C844 A3 colour printer

Users can enjoy high-quality, high definition colour and super-sharp text and images with this fast, super-compact A3 printer. Combining 1200 x 1200dpi print resolution with low running costs and outstanding eco-performance, the easy-to-use device is the ideal choice for professional-quality sales and marketing collateral. The C844 uses OKI’s award winning digital LED technology to provide high-quality results on a range of media sizes from A6 to A3.

Being able to print in-house without sacrificing on quality provides businesses of all types with a wealth of potential new opportunities, particularly for retailers. From automotive showrooms to fashion clothing changing rooms and supermarket aisles, the C800 series prints high-impact visual customer communications such as hanging banners, shelf-edge labels and floor stickers. Users can even print on pre-cut media for labels, price tags, bottle collars or door hangers. Whether it is a change in pricing or a special promotion, with OKI’s C800 Series, high quality signage can be printed on-demand, in-store to capture customer attention, improve customer experience and increase basket value.

PRINTACOM (+27 11) 553 2807 www.printacom.co.za

Its ability to print in white allows direct printing on a wide range of coloured or transparent materials for excellent readability. In addition, the QuickLabel QL-300 prints highly UV and scratch-resistant ‘no-label-look’ labels that can withstand the challenging demands of harsh labelling applications. The addition of white toner also expands the creative labelling opportunities for industries such as health and beauty, food and beverage, beer and wine, spirits, e-liquids, and many others.

The high-speed printer can produce labels at up to 152mm/s (6 ips) and in widths of up to 126mm (5 inches), allowing a wide variety of shapes and colours. Therefore, the toner-based printing system is ideal for brand owners and packaging industry applications where just-in-time label production is desired.

Features:

– High-resolution output with low toner consumption.
– Flexibility to handle short, medium, or long runs without label waste.
– Reliable operation and long service life.
– Low-cost toner cartridge replacements and consumables.
– Superior, durable print quality.
– Prints high-quality labels on versatile media types.
– Compatible with coated, uncoated, or synthetic media.
– Produces rugged labels that withstand abrasion, moisture, and UV exposure.
– Ideal for harsh environments such as freezers, cold storage, and extended outdoor exposure.

Astro Labels (+27 11) 466 2702 sales@astrolabels.co.za www.astrolabels.co.za

The iColor 200 continuous roll printer is for users who want to control their label spend. With no setup costs or excess ordering of labels, the printer is perfect for all short-run needs. Features include functionality for single cut labels (roll to cut) and even longer runs (roll to roll) and printing with pigment and dye-based inks on a variety of substrates such as PET, BOPP, vinyl and more. Applications include: wine, beverage, beer, food, chemicals, home and personal care, pharmaceutical, supply chain, logistics and more.

Users can also add the optional LF200 finisher to create customised shapes and sizes. It supports roll widths up to 158.75mm wide and features drag knife cutting technology to cut, split, laminate and remove waste in minutes.

The iColor 350 is a first of its kind, toner-based dye sublimation transfer printer. ‘Our iColor 350 boasts a high quality speed of 20 Pages per minute versus 1 page per minute on competing inkjet systems. You can transfer onto a wide variety of garments, cell phone covers, awards, flip-flops, bags, coasters, ceramic mugs, home décor etc. There are also no specialised sublimation papers needed – you merely print on normal A4 80 gram paper,’ said CMYK Industries owner Patrick Naude.

‘The final deciding factor for me was when I saw how much higher the toner yields on the iColor 350 were versus inkjet machines, thus making the cost per print a lot cheaper to run on our iColor 350,’ added Naude.

CMYK Industries (+27 31) 569 1445 info@cmykindustries.co.za www.cmykindustries.co.za

Product highlights included: 

Dumor Lightning Fold Creaser Folder 8335B + 33KF

Paper thickness: 100gsm-350gsm/01.mm-0.4mm.
Minimum paper sizes: 90 x 50mm (hand feed and crease only) or 140 x 140 (auto feed) (LxW).
Maximum paper sizes: 560 x 370mm (LxW).
Paper type: non-coated paper, coated paper and laminated paper.
Minimum gap between creases: 0.1mm.
Crease in one pass: 0-16/sheet.
Fold type: 7 types half/zigzag/letter/gate/offset/double half/gate with one crease.
Speed: 70pcs/min(A4/1 crease half fold).
Number of programme memories: 48.
Output capacity: 30mm.
Display and operation: touch screen.
Dimensions: (LxWxH): 216cm x 51cm x 108cm.

Dumor Gemini 331 Auto Creaser

Hand-fed – crease accuracy approx. 0.2mm.
Paper grammage: 100-350gsm.
Includes 1mm creasing tool and 12tpi perforating tool.
Maximum paper size: 650 x 330mm (width).
Minimum paper size: 90mm x 50mm.
Maximum crease lines: 0-32 in one pass.

Digital Foiling Sleeking Machine for laser toner printed products

Maximum paper width: 350mm.
Maximum printing thickness: 400gsm.
Maximum working speed: 3m/minute.
Foil core size: 7,6cm (3”).
Various laser toner foils are available on request.

TRISAVE (+27 21) 447 7030 sales@trisave.co.za www.trisave.co.za

Visitors could take part in a range of educational features, including the Printing SA conference, Screen printing with Charlie Taublieb, who has been in the screen printing industry since 1976, on the Rexx Screen & Digital Supplies stand; a Textile print experience with free demonstrations by local experts on T-shirts and textile items with speciality printing techniques; CorelDRAW workshops, the Speed Wrap Challenge and hot new product tours, which showed expo visitors product highlights on various stands.

Exhibitors had positive feedback about the event:

‘The show was fantastic! We had an amazing response with the launch of our 3D Fusion letter printer, and swissQprint Karibu roll to roll at 200 square meters an hour – both a game changer – as well as R50 million worth of sales. Printing with our UV P ink, which was also showcased, has revolutionised printing on uncoated textiles, vinyl, PVC, paper, ABS, Correx, Dibond and much more,’ said Adrian Wolman, Sign-Tronic.

Niki Long from Graphix Supply World said, ‘It was a great show for us with loads of enquires and over R20 million in sales. The expo definitely exceeded our expectations.’

William Gibson from Falcon SA said, ‘We really enjoyed the expo, it was a good show. I especially liked the hot new product tour.’

Jithoo Daya from Maxsigns said, ‘We had much better engagement with visitors this year, who liked our new products.’

Nardus Mouton from Gencotech said, ‘It was a very good show for us with lots of positive leads. The visitors were particularly interested in our new products. The expo is always a positive experience for us.’

Vic Anderson from Clip-Tite said, ‘The show was a good opportunity to make contact with existing customers.’

Judges visited each stand at the expo and judged the stands according to criteria based on design, staff friendliness and professionalism. The results are as follows:

Africa Print:

Small Shell Scheme:
First: SAIP.
Second: Fimor.

Small Floor Space:
First: Hi-Tech Business Systems
Second: Trisave Digital.

Medium Floor Space:
First: Agfa.
Second: Midcomp.

Large Floor Space:
First: Fujifilm.
Second: Kemtek.

Mega Floor Space:
First: OKI/Printacom Technologies.
Second: Konica Minolta South Africa.

FESPA Africa and Sign Africa:

Small Shell Scheme:
First place: iPlastics, Sign Box International and Sloan LED Europe.
Second place: Project Rhino.

Small Floor Space:
First place: Modico.
Second place: Gawk.

Medium Shell Scheme:
First place tie: Rios Graphix Supplies and AM.CO.ZA.

Medium Floor Space:
First place: Visdom.
Second place: Skyco Media Solutions.

Large Shell Scheme:
First: T-Shirt Printing Zone.

Large Floor Space:
First: SA Argus.
Second place: All Rich Trading.

Mega Floor Space:
First: Epson.
Second place: Chemosol

Mega 200 Floor Space:
First place: Graphix Supply World.
Second place: Sign-Tronic.

Africa Print www.africaprintexpo.com

Included were:

• Smart Electric Guillotine 4908, featuring a wide format pushage system, blade latch patent, touchscreen for diagnosis and function and blade changing reminder.

• Smart Hydraulic Guillotine R6710, featuring sophisticated modern design and patent of inclined cutting and rotary hydraulic actuator technology. Blade depth can be adjusted from outside.

• Smart Perfect Glue Binder K8 – guides on both sides ensure stable carriage movement, three binding modes, touchscreen with 7 sub menu, on board operating manual and fault finding diagnostic.

• Smart Automatic Creasing/Perforating Machine YH520L, featuring roll scoring, paper feed by air suction and accurate positioning.

• Smart Corner Round Cutter DQ807, featuring 80mm max. cutting height and wide table.

• Smart Booklet Makers ST100, featuring 40 sheet saddle binding thickness and 25 sheet flat binding thickness.

•Smart Digital Creasing/Perforating Machine K330A2, featuring error warning display, default creasing data and serve motor with +/-0.2mm accuracy. Creasing perforating pressure is adjustable.

Hi-Tech Business Systems (+27 31) 564 1728 http://www.hitech1.co.za

Visitors can explore the latest technologies and trends in digital printing presses, binding equipment, digital packaging solutions, screen printing, digital textile printing, finishing equipment, ink, software, pad printing, paper and board, litho print solutions, encapsulating/laminating and digital label printing.

Educational features include:

CorelDRAW workshop

Workshops for graphics professionals will be held on 11 and 12 September and hosted by industry specialist Mo Jogie. Software can be a powerful tool, allowing you to unleash your creativity. Jogie will show you how to save time and create effects that will take your designs to the next level. Book online here.

Hot New Product Tour (free entry – all halls)

Visitors can sign up at registration for the tour of up to ten stands that are showcasing hot new products at the expo. Once a group of five or more are ready, the tour will begin. There will not be a specific schedule. Tours will run throughout the three expo days.

Printing SA Conference and Dinner

Industry speakers will address the current state of the industry as well as the future of the industry into the Fourth Industrial Revolution. The conference will take place on 11 and 12 September, and annual dinner on 12 September. To view the full programme and to book your seat at the conference and dinner, click here.

Entrance to the expo is free. For more information and to pre-register online, visit: https://africaprintexpo.com/register-johannesburg/

AFRICA PRINT EXPO +2711 450 1650 dyelan@practicalpublishing.co.za www.africaprintexpo.com

The ScanNCut SDX1200, equipped with inline roll feeder, is packed with features such as 600dpi built-in scanner, automatic blade adjustment, 1,303 built-in designs with 17 fonts, Wireless connectivity and more.

Accessories included in the box: touch pen, spatula, pen holder, colour pen set, erasable pen set, auto blade (with holder), thin fabric auto blade (with holder), standard mat 30.5 x 30.5cm (12″ x 12”), low tack adhesive mat 30.5 x 30.5cm (12″ x 12”), iron-on fabric contact sheet (2 pieces), high tack fabric support sheet (2 pieces), power supply, and quick reference guide.

Another product highlight to look forward to is the Epson SC-40610. Developed with the latest generation PrecisionCore TFP printhead and UltraChrome GS3 inks, it can print on clear film, vinyl, canvas, photographic paper and more.

Also being exhibited is the Datalogic UNIQ, the first ultra compact, all-in-one fibre laser marker – plus scanning, printing and security systems from Argox, CipherLab, Datalogic, Honeywell and more.

Visitors can also enter a special draw to win a Weber One Touch Premium Braai and tools.

Entrance is free. For more information, and to pre-register online, please visit: www.africaprintexpo.com

KEMTEK IMAGING SYSTEMS +27116248000 kemtek@kemtek.co.za http://www.kemtek.co.za

The Mimaki JFX200-2513 EX cutting-edge large flatbed UV inkjet printer uses the Mimaki 2.5D Texture Maker. This proprietary feature uniquely enables smooth embossed print with enticing-to-touch dimensional textured effects at the touch of a button. Opening new and valuable application opportunities for customers, the new Mimaki layering technology has been designed for supreme simplicity and ease of use, as well as increased productivity.

Eradicating the time-consuming and skilled process of creating multiple Photoshop files featuring stacked stepped layers for smooth expression, Mimaki’s genuine RIP software ‘RaterLink6Plus’ completes the process in seconds. For further benefits, the JFX200-2513 EX enables the use of white and clear inks, and prints on a wide variety of substrates up to 2500mm x 1300mm (98.4” x 51.2”), including white board, transparent/coloured board, wood cardboard and metal.

Sustainability is a hot topic in today’s packaging industry and a key asset in Mimaki’s strategy. Mimaki’s UV and UV-LED inkjet technologies and packaging solutions can make creative ideas a reality, whilst significantly decreasing the environmental impact of the production process.

‘Mimaki has a history of pioneering innovation and continues that vision, maintaining its position at the forefront of advancements in digital printing. Each new technology that we introduce has been developed to support our customers’ success today and to support their future growth for tomorrow too,’ said Bert Benckhuysen, Senior Product Manager EMEA, Mimaki Europe.

Mimaki will also expound the benefits of its latest 3D printing solution, the 3DFF-222, at Africa Print. Based on Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) and using PLA material, the 3DFF-222 is designed to enable sign and display printers to produce jigs used in direct-to-object printing in-house. The 3D printer will be combined with the Mimaki UJF MkII series to illustrate to visitors how production costs can be reduced and new profitable markets reached by introducing the 3D printer to their businesses and employing it to its full capacity. Full colour, fine detail models produced by the Mimaki 3DUJ-553 3D printer will also be exhibited on the stand.

‘We are delighted to share some of our latest innovations at Africa Print, and we strongly believe that our technology enables printers from the region to stand out from the crowd. Epitomising our show theme ‘Imagine the Future of Print’ and building on our industry-acclaimed printing platforms, we will empower our visitors to become forward-thinkers, boost productivity and ensure healthy margins,’ concluded Benckhuysen.

Entrance is free. For more information, and to pre-register online, please visit: www.africaprintexpo.com

Graphix Supply World (+27) (0) 21 511 5340 marketing@gsw.co.za http://www.gsw.co.za

Visitors can explore the latest technologies and trends in digital printing presses, binding equipment, digital packaging solutions, screen printing, digital textile printing, finishing equipment, ink, software, pad printing, paper and board, litho print solutions, encapsulating/laminating and digital label printing.

Educational features include:

CorelDRAW workshop

Workshops for graphics professionals will be held on 11 and 12 September and hosted by industry specialist Mo Jogie. Software can be a powerful tool, allowing you to unleash your creativity. Jogie will show you how to save time and create effects that will take your designs to the next level. Book online here.

Hot New Product Tour (free entry – all halls)

Visitors can sign up at registration for the tour of up to ten stands that are showcasing hot new products at the expo. Once a group of five or more are ready, the tour will begin. There will not be a specific schedule. Tours will run throughout the three expo days.

Printing SA Conference and Dinner

Industry speakers will address the current state of the industry as well as the future of the industry into the Fourth Industrial Revolution. The conference will take place on 11 and 12 September, and annual dinner on 12 September. To view the full programme and to book your seat at the conference and dinner, click here.

Entrance to the expo is free. For more information and to pre-register online, visit: https://africaprintexpo.com/register-johannesburg/

AFRICA PRINT EXPO +2711 450 1650 dyelan@practicalpublishing.co.za www.africaprintexpo.com