{"id":44824,"date":"2021-04-29T09:31:17","date_gmt":"2021-04-29T16:31:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/?p=44824"},"modified":"2021-04-29T09:31:19","modified_gmt":"2021-04-29T16:31:19","slug":"media-graphs-new-efi-vutek-h5-printer-opens-a-world-of-opportunities-and-creativity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/news\/2021\/04\/media-graphs-new-efi-vutek-h5-printer-opens-a-world-of-opportunities-and-creativity\/","title":{"rendered":"Media Graph’s New EFI VUTEk h5 Printer Opens a World of Opportunities and Creativity"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Fremont, CA (April 28, 2021)<\/em> \u2014 The recent investment in a new EFI VUTEk h5 UV LED hybrid flatbed\/roll-to-roll printer from Electronics For Imaging Inc. will help Montreal-based Media Graph expand its client base, \u201copening up the possibility to offer clients a whole new range of products and solutions in retail, hospitality, and office space,\u201d according to Media Graph President David Sellam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like many businesses across the globe, Media Graph has had to make some adjustments during the coronavirus pandemic. But that hasn\u2019t stopped the 26-year-old print and display company from keeping its mission to \u201calways push the boundaries of innovation and maintain the highest quality equipment on the market.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adding the advanced, 126-inch wide high-volume production printer for premium-quality display graphics addresses a number of key applications. The company specializes in high-end digital printing, along with fabric frames, surface lighting, and light boxes with a large client base of retail and architecture companies. With an eye to the future, Media Graph President David Sellam planned a year ago to expand and began researching UV and UV LED print solutions that would have the potential to help the company grow its client base.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A premium-quality one-stop shop<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the new hybrid print solution installed, Media Graph is preparing to take advantage of future opportunities, leveraging its comprehensive range of lightbox and display graphics offerings in a recovering economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen the pandemic hit, we believed there would be fewer competitors down the road, which is sad, but a fact,\u201d said Sellam. \u201cBut we are a strong company that has different divisions and will survive this and be ready for the day after.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe advantages we bring to the market are based on a few elements, including our inhouse capabilities as a print shop, metal shop, and lighting division, which is very unique here,\u201d he added. \u201cSo we can combine and provide for our clients a one-stop-shop and quality control in managing and distributing complete campaigns.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Media Graph\u2019s capabilities with the VUTEk h5 stand out locally, as the company is one of the first few businesses in Quebec to adopt this advanced superwide-format digital print production platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2018Prints on almost any substrate\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The printer\u2019s \u201ccool cure\u201d UV LED technology cures prints at lower temperatures, giving Media Graph the ability to run thin or challenging substrates that cannot withstand the heat required in UV or latex printing. The lower-temperature curing also translates into lower energy costs compared with similar UV and latex printers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to Sellam, the versatility possible with the printer\u2019s UV LED inkjet imaging was a key motivating factor. \u201cThe printer can print on almost any substrate, so it really can take us to different domains,\u201d he said. \u201cBecause we deal with architects, they can lead us to any kind of request and solutions that their clients might require. Interior design applications are endless.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe did a survey among our clients to see what they use,\u201d Sellam added. \u201cSubstrates like Sintra, different kinds of cardboard, adhesive vinyl, plexiglass \u2013 all of those will be part of the samples we create on the new printer.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Media Graph team members have also contacted major substrate manufacturers with whom they would like to partner. Currently, the company is designing new branding and marketing materials as Media Graph speaks with new and existing clients about the expanded capabilities the new printer delivers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The EFI VUTEk h5 printer provides superior efficiency and quality in eight colors plus white, and up to nine-layer print capability. With a resolution of up to 1,200 dots per inch, the printer\u2019s eight ink channels can be employed in a faster CMYK x 2 mode capable of producing up to 109 boards per hour. Media Graph\u2019s printer runs with an EFI Fiery proServer digital front end, combining faster RIPing with enhanced color management and screening features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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About EFI<\/strong>
EFI<\/a> is a global technology company, based in Silicon Valley, and is leading the worldwide transformation from analog to digital imaging. We are passionate about fueling customer success with products that increase competitiveness and boost productivity. To do that, we develop breakthrough technologies for the manufacturing of signage, packaging, textiles, ceramic tiles and building materials, and personalized documents, with a wide range of printers, inks, digital front ends, and a comprehensive business and production workflow suite that transforms and streamlines the entire production process.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Fremont, CA (April 28, 2021) \u2014 The recent investment in a new EFI VUTEk h5 UV LED hybrid flatbed\/roll-to-roll printer from Electronics For Imaging Inc. will help Montreal-based Media Graph expand its client base, \u201copening up the possibility to offer clients a whole new range of products and solutions in retail, hospitality, and office space,\u201d according to Media Graph President David Sellam. Like many businesses across the globe, Media Graph has had to make some adjustments during the coronavirus pandemic. But that hasn\u2019t stopped the 26-year-old print and display company from keeping its mission to \u201calways push the boundaries of innovation and maintain the highest quality equipment on the market.\u201d Adding the advanced, 126-inch wide high-volume production printer for premium-quality display graphics addresses a number of key applications. The company specializes in high-end digital printing, along with fabric frames, surface lighting, and light boxes with a large client base of retail and architecture companies. With an eye to the future, Media Graph President David Sellam planned a year ago to expand and began researching UV and UV LED print solutions that would have the potential to help the company grow its client base. A premium-quality one-stop shop With the new hybrid print solution installed, Media Graph is preparing to take advantage of future opportunities, leveraging its comprehensive range of lightbox and display graphics offerings in a recovering economy. \u201cWhen the pandemic hit, we believed there would be fewer competitors down the road, which is sad, but a fact,\u201d said Sellam. \u201cBut we are a strong company that has different divisions and will survive this and be ready for the day after. \u201cThe advantages we bring to the market are based on a few elements, including our inhouse capabilities as a print shop, metal shop, and lighting division, which is very unique here,\u201d he added. \u201cSo we can combine and provide for our clients a one-stop-shop and quality control in managing and distributing complete campaigns.\u201d Media Graph\u2019s capabilities with the VUTEk h5 stand out locally, as the company is one of the first few businesses in Quebec to adopt this advanced superwide-format digital print production platform. \u2018Prints on almost any substrate\u2019 The printer\u2019s \u201ccool cure\u201d UV LED technology cures prints at lower temperatures, giving Media Graph the ability to run thin or challenging substrates that cannot withstand the heat required in UV or latex printing. The lower-temperature curing also translates into lower energy costs compared with similar UV and latex printers. According to Sellam, the versatility possible with the printer\u2019s UV LED inkjet imaging was a key motivating factor. \u201cThe printer can print on almost any substrate, so it really can take us to different domains,\u201d he said. \u201cBecause we deal with architects, they can lead us to any kind of request and solutions that their clients might require. Interior design applications are endless.\u201d \u201cWe did a survey among our clients to see what they use,\u201d Sellam added. \u201cSubstrates like Sintra, different kinds of cardboard, adhesive vinyl, plexiglass \u2013 all of those will be part of the samples we create on the new printer.\u201d Media Graph team members have also contacted major substrate manufacturers with whom they would like to partner. Currently, the company is designing new branding and marketing materials as Media Graph speaks with new and existing clients about the expanded capabilities the new printer delivers. The EFI VUTEk h5 printer provides superior efficiency and quality in eight colors plus white, and up to nine-layer print capability. With a resolution of up to 1,200 dots per inch, the printer\u2019s eight ink channels can be employed in a faster CMYK x 2 mode capable of producing up to 109 boards per hour. Media Graph\u2019s printer runs with an EFI Fiery proServer digital front end, combining faster RIPing with enhanced color management and screening features. ### About EFIEFI is a global technology company, based in Silicon Valley, and is leading the worldwide transformation from analog to digital imaging. We are passionate about fueling customer success with products that increase competitiveness and boost productivity. To do that, we develop breakthrough technologies for the manufacturing of signage, packaging, textiles, ceramic tiles and building materials, and personalized documents, with a wide range of printers, inks, digital front ends, and a comprehensive business and production workflow suite that transforms and streamlines the entire production process.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":66,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[86],"tags":[179],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/44824"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/66"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=44824"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/44824\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":44825,"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/44824\/revisions\/44825"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=44824"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=44824"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=44824"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}