{"id":48449,"date":"2022-01-20T10:26:56","date_gmt":"2022-01-20T18:26:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/?p=48449"},"modified":"2022-01-20T10:26:59","modified_gmt":"2022-01-20T18:26:59","slug":"image-options-gains-versatility-and-speed-with-an-efi-vutek-q5r-roll-to-roll-printer-installation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/news\/2022\/01\/image-options-gains-versatility-and-speed-with-an-efi-vutek-q5r-roll-to-roll-printer-installation\/","title":{"rendered":"Image Options Gains Versatility and Speed with an EFI VUTEk Q5r Roll-to-Roll Printer Installation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Fremont, CA (Jan. 20, 2022)<\/em> \u2014 Image Options is the site of one of the first U.S. installations of the EFI VUTEk Q5r roll-fed UV LED superwide printer from Electronics For Imaging, Inc. The Foothill Ranch, California-based company has built a reputation for not only providing unparalleled surface imaged display and visual communications solutions, but also for creating comprehensive, immersive brand experiences for its clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Image Options executives worked with EFI\u2019s inkjet team to test various substrates with the 208-inch-wide printer and were impressed with the results. Among the standout differentiators were the Q5r printer\u2019s overall quality, thin ink film, sustainability and efficiency, technical options, speed, and improved versatility. Image Options is taking advantage of white and clear ink options available for the printer as well. And, with an upgrade scheduled for this quarter, Image Option\u2019s VUTEk Q5r printer will be one of the first in the world to receive EFI\u2019s new in-line visual inspection system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over the many years the company has partnered with EFI, Chief Technology Officer Dave Brewer estimates more than 20 EFI machines have helped drive the business forward over the years. \u201cEFI solutions have been woven into Image Options\u2019 production floor from its early days,\u201d according to Brewer. \u201cWe began looking into options to alleviate our aging EFI VUTEk GS5000r. It\u2019s been great, but it was a limiting factor for our production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe are very loyal to EFI, but we are not blind to EFI,\u201d Brewer said about evaluating options for new equipment. \u201cWe looked at competing available products currently on market as well, as we did our due diligence.\u201d According to him, nothing Image Options looked at reached the same level of capability that the new EFI VUTEk Q5r superwide roll-to-roll machine promised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Better quality on more applications at faster speeds<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With top throughput up to 7,233 square feet (672 square meters) per hour, speed is the name of the game with the Q5r, a printer developed to go beyond printing to provide a complete print-to-finished-graphic workflow. The Super Duty Winder and Motorized Winder available for the printer enable continuous printing with minimal supervision with multiple media handling solutions for large and heavy rolls. Additional capabilities, such as automatic inline monitoring that can identify various print imperfections and alert the operator, enable superior productivity and quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The auto-backlit, auto-blockout, and x- and y-axis cutter and slitter options on Image Options\u2019 new printer automate processes and minimize waste, while extending the company\u2019s capabilities. And, the printer\u2019s UltraDrop Technology, with native 7-picoliter printheads and true multi-drop addressability, on the printer deliver high-definition image quality, outstanding smoothness and superb text quality. Plus, EFI\u2019s industry-leading \u201ccool cure\u201d LED technology requires much less energy usage compared with traditional UV or latex inkjet printing while extending the range of media that Image Options can use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe are always excited to see the advancements and opportunities long-term customers like Image Options create for themselves by staying on the leading edge of innovation,\u201d said EFI Chief Revenue Officer Frank Mallozzi. \u201cImage Options has also been a very helpful customer, providing valuable feedback to help us continually advance our products. We strive to always be a positive factor in Image Options\u2019 success, and we look forward to even more collaboration in the future.\u201d<\/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, building materials and personalized documents, with a wide range of printers, inks and digital front ends.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Fremont, CA (Jan. 20, 2022) \u2014 Image Options is the site of one of the first U.S. installations of the EFI VUTEk Q5r roll-fed UV LED superwide printer from Electronics For Imaging, Inc. The Foothill Ranch, California-based company has built a reputation for not only providing unparalleled surface imaged display and visual communications solutions, but also for creating comprehensive, immersive brand experiences for its clients. Image Options executives worked with EFI\u2019s inkjet team to test various substrates with the 208-inch-wide printer and were impressed with the results. Among the standout differentiators were the Q5r printer\u2019s overall quality, thin ink film, sustainability and efficiency, technical options, speed, and improved versatility. Image Options is taking advantage of white and clear ink options available for the printer as well. And, with an upgrade scheduled for this quarter, Image Option\u2019s VUTEk Q5r printer will be one of the first in the world to receive EFI\u2019s new in-line visual inspection system. Over the many years the company has partnered with EFI, Chief Technology Officer Dave Brewer estimates more than 20 EFI machines have helped drive the business forward over the years. \u201cEFI solutions have been woven into Image Options\u2019 production floor from its early days,\u201d according to Brewer. \u201cWe began looking into options to alleviate our aging EFI VUTEk GS5000r. It\u2019s been great, but it was a limiting factor for our production. \u201cWe are very loyal to EFI, but we are not blind to EFI,\u201d Brewer said about evaluating options for new equipment. \u201cWe looked at competing available products currently on market as well, as we did our due diligence.\u201d According to him, nothing Image Options looked at reached the same level of capability that the new EFI VUTEk Q5r superwide roll-to-roll machine promised. Better quality on more applications at faster speeds With top throughput up to 7,233 square feet (672 square meters) per hour, speed is the name of the game with the Q5r, a printer developed to go beyond printing to provide a complete print-to-finished-graphic workflow. The Super Duty Winder and Motorized Winder available for the printer enable continuous printing with minimal supervision with multiple media handling solutions for large and heavy rolls. Additional capabilities, such as automatic inline monitoring that can identify various print imperfections and alert the operator, enable superior productivity and quality. The auto-backlit, auto-blockout, and x- and y-axis cutter and slitter options on Image Options\u2019 new printer automate processes and minimize waste, while extending the company\u2019s capabilities. And, the printer\u2019s UltraDrop Technology, with native 7-picoliter printheads and true multi-drop addressability, on the printer deliver high-definition image quality, outstanding smoothness and superb text quality. Plus, EFI\u2019s industry-leading \u201ccool cure\u201d LED technology requires much less energy usage compared with traditional UV or latex inkjet printing while extending the range of media that Image Options can use. \u201cWe are always excited to see the advancements and opportunities long-term customers like Image Options create for themselves by staying on the leading edge of innovation,\u201d said EFI Chief Revenue Officer Frank Mallozzi. \u201cImage Options has also been a very helpful customer, providing valuable feedback to help us continually advance our products. We strive to always be a positive factor in Image Options\u2019 success, and we look forward to even more collaboration in the future.\u201d ### 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, building materials and personalized documents, with a wide range of printers, inks and digital front ends.<\/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\/48449"}],"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=48449"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/48449\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":48450,"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/48449\/revisions\/48450"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=48449"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=48449"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=48449"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}