GO to Launch F-24 UV LED High Speed Flatbed at SGIA in October

Orlando, Florida will be the site of the launch of GO's new 24-inch high speed UV flatbed launch. This is an exciting launch with our first foray into the promotional and industrial UV market space. With the ability to print on many surfaces at the highest speed for any UV printer under 24-inches, the F-24 is a valuable addition to anyone needing on-demand printing on virtually any 24-inch by 16-inch substrate. The F-24 offers many capabilities only available on far larger and far more expensive units. An overview is:

• Up to 1440 dpi
• Print speeds of over 100 sq ft/hour CMYK
• 24” x 18” print area 
• 10” Gantry thickness for printing thick objects
• Eight color channel piezo drop-on-demand printheads
• White Ink Ready (WIR) provides ink circulation and pressurized pumps to reduce head clogging and maintenance downtime making sure your white ink is ready when you are.
• One Pass (OP) is a patent-pending process allowing white base and colors to be printed in one pass.
• InterWave Dot Technology (IWDT) developed for UV imaging significantly reduces banding in your prints. 
• Laser Printhead Protection (LPP) drastically reduces printhead strikes by using light sensors to detect any print path obstructions and while maintaining your prints
• C,M,Y,K, White and Clear UV inks (available in 250ml, 500ml or 1 liter bottles)
• GO’s F-24 RIP

For added information on this outstanding new printer please go to: http://goo.gl/rGpPLK. 

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The "Big E" (Epson) Enters the Direct-To-Garment T-Shirt Printing Market--Welcome SureColor SC-F2000

The Big E--Epson--seem to be entering all segments of digital imaging and now have a new product called the SureColor SC-F2000 Direct-to-Garment printer. Additionally the pricing of the new SureColor SC-F2000 starts at around $20,000 and for dark and black does not include the pre-coater which costs an added $6,000.

Shipping in October of this year, the SureColor SC-F2000, offers either dual CMYK or CMYK plus White imaging for t-shirt and garment production. The t-shirt printing speed is approximately 27 seconds for light and white and 111 seconds for dark and black. The SureColor SC-F2000 still does not measure up to the speed offered by OKI LED transfer products, such as the GO UNO, pro920WT or 711WT. Of course OKI based transfer units offer speed of about 2 seconds per transfer. When pricing is considered with the speed there is no doubt the OKI based products offer the best value. Watch for more comparison information on the EPSON SureColor SC-F2000 verses the GO UNO, OKI 920WT and OKI 711WT in future blogs.

For further information about OKI's transfer products, please click: OKI Transfer Products.

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New GO Metalnox Calandra CMD 1800 Calendar--$44,995

With the announcement of the newly shipping Metalnox Calandra CMD 1800, one would think the price is higher. In fact the pricing has been lowered to $44,995 from their previous unit which had a list of $54,995. Following are ten capabilities featured on the CMD 1800:

• No break system in case of power failure. The machine continues to operate to protect the machine and the pieces being imaged. 
• Fabric tensioning system keeps fabric in right place for solid color imaging. 
• Production speed control system can be altered for the right production speed.
• Easily accessible emergency stop button for worker safety. 
• Automatic felt alignment keeps images in place to avoid imaging issues.
• Digital temperature control keeps imaging accurate.
• Cylinder drive system accurately controls the rotation and feeding of fabrics and transfer materials. 
• Reversal system for rewinding the fabric and paper for easy correction if there is a mistake.
• Paper recovery system allows the reuse of kraft paper and transfer paper even after its first use.
• No air compressor needed.  

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Metalnox Announces New 28"x39" Dual Shuttle Heat Press--Only $8,495

Metalnox is at it again with the launch of their new PTS 950 Basic.  The Metalnox PTS 950 Basic is a semi automatic dual platen press with each platen measuring 28"x39" at a list price of $8,495. Further the pressing is actually accomplished using a pneumatically controlled press for consistent all over pressing. Manufactured in the Americas, the PTS 950 Basic starts shipping this month. 

An overview of the GO Metalnox PTS 950 Basic is as follows:

• 28” x 39” Semi-Automatic Manual Dual Shuttle Pneumatic Heat Press
• Manual Dual Shuttles for Increased Production Runs
• Adjustable Digital Heat Temperature and Time Control
• Consistent Heat Distribution and High Pressure Over Entire Platen
• Double Teflon Covered Plates
• Perfect for Large Format Dye Sub and Heat Transfer Applications
• Manufactured in the Americas

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New GO Metalnox EL 800 Heat Press Now Shipping

Graphics One recently announced the availability of the GO Metalnox EL 800 20"x28" pull-out drawer manual heat press. Manufactured in the Americas, the EL 800 price at $2,795 offers one of the best values in large format heat presses. 

The GO Metalnox EL 800 is a cost effective manual drawer type heat press that maintains a high level of quality and is an ideal press for production. The heat press frame, cast in aluminum, is lightweight, durable, and low maintenance. High pressure can be achieved without having to hold down the top of the press.

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SEPIAX "Direct;to-Anything" Water Based Resin Inks--Ten Facts

Graphics One has been offering SEPIAX Ink for a number of years now. In the next month we will have some exciting news regarding a new print-and-cut device which will feature the use of SEPIAX. We believe this will be a major new capability, for those who are doing garment transfers, especially for those who are concerned about using eco-solvent inks for doing garment transfers.

A recent article on solvent inks in Digital Output magazines stated, "one of the more intriguing terms used is eco-solvent ink. To most people, "eco" means ecological. But these inks generally contain glycol esters or glycol ether esters – both derived from mineral oil – hardly a renewable resource or an ecologically sound process." An overview of the Facts about SEPIAX ink is as follows:

Ten Facts about SEPIAX Ink:
1. Prints on virtually any substrate*
2. No substrate coating needed
3. Water based resin with exceptional pigment properties
4. Eco-friendly , non-toxic, non-flammable, odorless
5. Ink 30% -50% less for same coverage
6. Adhesion and durability rivaling eco-solvent
7. Outdoor durability up to three years
8. Clog reduced formula
9. Compatible with all EPSON piezo printheads
10. Not ordinary latex—It’s better.
*Substrate surface must be between 45C~55C

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New Pro Starter Large Format Dye Sub System--$11,995

With the launch of the GO Metalnox EL 800 Swing Away Heat Press, we now have a new entry level large format dye sub system at an amazing price of $11,995 for the complete system. When combined with the GO RIO 900X four color printer from Mutoh, the system offers an unbeatable value.

The GO RIO 900X “Pro” Starter Bundle includes:

• Complete Professional Starter Dye Sub System at Great Price Point
• 44-inch 4-Color High Performance GO RIO 900X Dye Sub Printer with Media Handling Take-Up System
• 20-inch x 28-inch Heavy Duty GO Metalnox EL 800 Pull-Out Drawer Heat Press
• GO Edition of Wasatch SoftRIP for GO RIO 900X
• Four Liters of GO NeoTack CMYK Dye Sub Ink in InkPack Packaging
• GO InkPack Refillable Bulk Ink System (4-Color)
• One Roll of 44” x 394’ GO Neo HR (High Release) Dye Sub Transfer Paper
• GO ZippyCut Electric Scissor
• GO HotSlice Fabric Heating Knife
• Perfect for Medium Format Dye Sub Applications such as Floormats, Bags, Boys and Girls Sized Apparel and More

For more information about this incredible bundle, please go to: http://goo.gl/NEFG8. 

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GO Metalnox u-Shoe Heat Press for Shoe Transfers

The GO Metalnox line expands with a unique new addition not available from other heat press  manufacturers. The u-Shoe Heat Press for shoes is the first heat press developed specifically for imaging to shoes. The main application for this new shoe press is for shoe personalization. Just imagine being able to print whatever name, number, image you would like to transfer to shoes using the GO UNO or OKI pro920WT printer and then transferring the image to the shoe using the new GO Metalnox u-Shoe Heat Press. The cost for the toner and paper is less than $0.25 per transfer. Shoe personalization pricing starts at about $10 per set of shoes, so the margins are extremely healthy. The u-Shoe Heat Price List is $895, including the base.

All GO Metalnox heat presses are manufactured in the Americas. For added information please click: http://goo.gl/krV6a.

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GO at NBM Long Beach 2013 Booth 119

Long Beach California will be the site of NBM Long Beach from July 18-20. During the show GO will exhibit some very interesting new products and ideas at Booth 119, including:

• New u-Shoe Personalization System
• New Starter Dye Sub System
• New EL 800 and Shoe Heat Presses
• New Media Which Acts Like a Magnet for Virtually Any Substrate
• Mutoh 1638W with Eight Color NeoTack Inks
• PC 36 Print-and-Cut Unit
• 2 for 1 920 Printer Bundle
• And...Much More

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Make It. Market It. A Full Garment Production and Marketing System Featuring the OKI pro920WT

Graphics One is pleased to announce a complete garment production and marketing system for those wishing to enter the transfer business. In conjunction with Graphics One, Oki Data have launched the 2 for 1 Printer Plan. The 2 For 1 Printer Plan provides a free OKI C711G with the purchase of an OKI pro920WT printer.

With the new 2 For 1 Super Bundle, you can not only image all types of transfers, but can image all the advertising sheets, door hangers, post cards and other marketing materials in support of the transfer business, i.e., Make It. Market It. Making it even better we now have a bundle that includes everything needed to start a transfer business. The Bundle includes the following:

• OKI pro920WT Printer
• OKI C711G CMYK Printer
• GO Metalnox EL 600 1620 Swingaway Heat Press
• Starter Sets of HD Toner
• GO FlipIt 2.0 A-size 100 Sets
• GO UNO A-size 100 Sets
• GO HotFoil Roll
• GO Heat Transfer Tape and Dispenser
• Blank Mousepads Ten

The 2 For 1 Super Bundle List is $9,195 and is available for a limited time.

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