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printIQ team simplifies campaigns
PrintEx 2019 Gold Sponsor printIQ unveiled the newest addition to its ever-expanding suite of modules, along with a number of new third-
party integrations.
The latest version of the printIQ MWS
has a raft of innovations and updated capabilities for quoting, production, planning, inventory, accounting, freight, reporting, and invoice consolidation.
The Campaigns module, latest from the Further suite of modules, is a particular drawcard, according to Mick Rowan,
product director. “The whole idea behind Campaigns is that we are trying to simplify the process of multi-delivery print jobs. It gives you the economy of single print runs but the advantage of being able to dispatch them all over the nation.
“We’ve taken all the pain points we’ve had from campaign creators, and we’ve removed the pick list problem, lost elements of a job, simplified it down to an easy process in an easy user interface,” he said.
Adrian Fleming, global sales director, added that the process was previously
a laborious one. “Sometimes it would
take multiple people days to effectively
just manage data. Bringing that in, in an automated, visible, and manageable fashion, really does change the whole approach to this space,” he said. “Some of the feedback has been in excess of ninety per cent reduction in busywork, as opposed to value- add work, that goes into the campaign.” 21
Mick Rowan (centre) and Adrian Fleming (right) from printIQ getting the Hot Pick award from Print21’s Jake Nelson.
Personalise: John Wall (centre) and Greg Stone (left) receive the Hot Pick for VersaStudio BT-12 from Patrick Howard
“With a new generation of TR2 ink that supports orange ink, the colour gamut has been expanded to create stunning graphics with richer colours.”
“The VG2 offers a host of technological advancements to improve both printing and cutting accuracy for reliable results during unattended operation,” he said. 21
HOT PICK: printIQ Campaign
PRINT21 PANEL: The printIQ team focuses on joining the dots, and is selling its software all over the world as a result.
The PrintEx stand had its new Campaign module, a fully deserved Hot Pick, as it meets the need to take human action out of the print production process, automating
previous time-consuming jobs.
Roland brings new trio to show
HOT PICK: Roland DG BT-12
PRINT21 PANEL: Roland DG has stayed at the head of the pack for two decades by designing print systems that give printers what they need.
The new VersaStudio BT-12 continues in this vein by offering a host of technological advancements that enable direct-to-garment printing, for
businesses to capitalise on the personalised products trend.
PrintEx platinum sponsor Roland DG brought three new products launched just this year, to its stand, along with a host of existing award-
winning print solutions.
The company’s platinum sponsorship
of the show is part of a long-running tradition, according to Greg Stone, product marketing manager at Roland DG. “It’s about supporting the industry and also making sure that we’re here to showcase our technology applications to the whole market,” he said.
On the stand the VersaStudio BT-12 direct-to-garment printer, the LEF2-200 benchtop UV printer, and the TrueVis VG2 series of printer-cutters featured, and all offer print businesses new opportunities, according to Stone.
The BT-12 is Roland DG’s first direct-to- garment printer for cotton-based products, it is built for on-demand personalisation.
“Compact and easy-to-use, the BT-12 meets the ever-increasing demand from customers for personalised products, growing revenue opportunities for businesses,” he said.
Roland’s LEF series of UV flatbed printers has been popular among printers looking to diversify their offering, according to Stone, and the LEF2-200 on the booth is the latest entry in the range.
“The LEF2-200 prints amazing graphics and lifelike textures such as simulated embossing onto a vast array of materials up to 100mm thick,” he said. “A host of advanced functions such as a positioning jig, new VersaWorks 6 software, and an intuitive interface make the LEF2-200 even easier and more efficient to use.”
Finally, the award-winning TrueVis VG2 series of printer-cutters improves upon the high standards of their predecessors, said Stone.
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