Mega-mouth UV Printer is Here: GO F-24XL 24"x79"x10" Yields 18,960 Cubic Inches of Printable Space

GO's new F-24XL UV Flatbed Printer offers an incredible 18,960 cubic square inches of printable space, truly a mega-mouth printer. How? With a depth of 10-inches, a width of 24-inches and a length of 79-inches (with optional extensions) we have this incredible capability. 

GO's new X-24XL comes standard with a 24-inch by 47-inch table, and of course 10-inch depth, make this unit the leader in printable space. What does this mean for you? It means that many unique objects which were not printable before can now be printed using the XL print engine. Further the XL print engine is scalable up to a full 79-inch length. 

There are a number of firsts with the GO F-24XL UV flatbed printer. Not only is the length impressive, but the manner in which the substrate is handled is unique in that the XL has a conveyor system which is more capable than other methods used by other manufacturers. Additionally, the new liquid cooled dual UV LED lamps enhance the overall imaging and also substantially enhance the life of the lamps. 

F-24XL UV Comparison
How does the GO F-24XL compare to others in the industry? The standard XL unit offers an amazing 11,280 and the unit with the 79-inch extended table offers 18,990 cubic inches of space. Our closest competitor offers 2,336 as you will note in the following small format UV flatbed inkjet table chart:

Brand	Table Size	Depth	Total Area
GO F-24XL	24"x47	10"	11,280"
GO F-24XL	24"x79	10"	18,960"
DCS 1024	10"x24"	6"	1,440"
Inkcups X2	20"x24"	3"	1,440"
Mimaki UJF-6042	16.5"x24"	5.9"	2,336"
Mutoh VJ426UF	19"x13"	2.75"	679"
Roland LEF-20	20"x13"	4"	1,040"

With either 11,280 or 18,960 cubic inches of possible printing space the GO F-24XL is truly a mega-mouth printer. The GO F-24XL 24-inches x47-inches unit lists for $43,995 and with the extension to a full 79-inches lists for $48,995. 

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GO Releases New F-24XL UV Flatbed Printer--New Larger Format

The GO F-24XL UV, a new small format UV flatbed inkjet printer with a standard table size of 24-inches by 47-inches and scalable up to 79-inches, was officially released today by Graphics One. With virtually the same performance characteristics as the orginal F-24, the XL version has a larger table size. Additionally, the unit features a new conveyor system for moving the images and also a new liquid cooled dual UV lamp system. The base version of the GO F-24XL UV is $43,995. If a user wants to have the unit with 79-inches of imaging space, the list price is $48,995. 

An overview of the F-24XL base system is as follows: 

•XL for Extra Length

•New Dual Liquid Cooled UV Lamp System

•Table  24”x 47” with Conveyor System

•11,280 Cubic Inches of Printing Space

•Depth 10” with Reinforced Supports

•Same Performance Characteristics of Standard F-24

•Optional Extension to 79” in Length

•XL List Price $43,995

•XL List Price for Extension $6,995

•XL List Price for Printer and Extension $48,995
•Shipping September, 2014

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How Does GO X-24 Printer Compare to 24-inch and Under Ecosolvent Printers?

The GO X-24P (printer only version) is now shipping and we have had a number of customers ask about the differences between the X-24P and printers available from other manufacturers. As you will note in the chart, the only other strictly printer model in the market is the new Mutoh ValueJet VJ-628 ecosolvent unit being sold by Sign Warehouse as the PrismJET VJ24 24" Ecosolvent Printer. SignWarehouse offers very good bundles on their other products and no doubt they will do the same with the ValueJet VJ-628 ecosolvent printer. 
The Facts
-The GO X-24P all inclusive price, including ink and stand, is $7,195. Mutoh's VJ-628 is $7,644 including ink and stand. 

-The GO X-24 is on the only 24-inch printer in the market that can be upgraded to a fully integrated all-in-one printer / cutter. Buy the printer and upgrade to include the integrated cutter later. 

-If upgrading the X-24 to fully integrated Printer / Cutter, the total price, including ink and stand, is $7,995. Upgrading the Mutoh ValueJet VJ-628 to include the Mutoh ValueCut 24-inch cutter totals $10,139. In comparison the Mimaki CJV-130 is listed at $12,995 and the Roland BN-20 at $9,346, substantially higher pricing.  

-GO's EcoColor ecosolvent ink is priced at $45 per 220 ml cassette, whereas Mutoh's ink is $69 as is Roland for 220 ml cassettes. With Mimaki at $129 for 440 ml cassettes, GO offers a substantial savings in daily operational costs. 

Conclusion
The GO X-24 offers tremendous operating value and is the first printer offered which has the capability to be upgraded to an integrated all-in-one printer / cutter. 

For more information please click on: GO X-24 Info

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GO's "Big Mouth" UV Printer Offers 4320 Cubic Inches--GO F-24 Small Format UV LED Printer

GO's "Big Mouth" F-24 Small Format UV LED Printer does it again by setting a new standard for the most usable printing area of a UV flatbed printer 24-inches and under. With a width of 24-inches by 18-inches and a depth of 10-inches, the GO F-24 is truly a "Big Mouth" and the only UV printer of this size actually able to print on four fully inflated basketballs at once. There are many requirements for printing unusual and thick objects of more than three or four inches thick. As a result the  GO  F-24 is quickly becoming the standard for small format UV printing due to its unique capabilities.  

Cubic Printing Space Comparison
When looking at the printable space of the GO F-24 Small Format UV LED Printer, the printable size dwarfs other units in its class. It is a fact only one competitive printer offers even half the space offered by the F-24. An overview of how the F-24 ranks in usable cubic printing size is as follows:

• GO F-24--4320 Cubic Inches
• DCS 1024UV--1440 Cubic Inches
• Inkcups X2--1440 Cubic Inches
• Mimaki UJF-6042--2336 Cubic Inches
• Mutoh ValueJet-426UF--679 Cubic Inches
• Roland LEF 20--679 Cubic Inches

As you will note, the F-24 offers 4320 cubic inches with largest size and the Mutoh ValueJet-426UF and the Roland LEF-20 being on the low end at 679 cubic inches. The F-24 offers over 600% more volume for printing as compared to the Mutoh and Roland units. 

For more information about the GO F-24 Big Mouth please click: GO F-24 Info.

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Free FLAAR Reports by Dr. Nicholas Hellmuth

Dr. Nicholas Hellmuth and his FLAAR team do a great job of covering the many facets of the digital imaging market. In fact, it is our feeling that not only does FLAAR cover more trade shows, but also provide far more in-depth coverage than any other resource in our market space. FLAAR is now offering free overview reports on the largest and most important digital imaging shows in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, US, Latin America. Additionally FLAAR offers overviews of vertical markets and in-depth product information not offered by others in our market.

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GO Announces First Printer Upgradable to Integrated Print-and-Cut--GO X-24P

Graphics One is pleased to announce the first eco-solvent printer which can be upgraded to an integrated print and cut system. The GO X-24P (P model) is a 24-inch eco-solvent printer targeted at garment decorators, display makers and those looking to produce cost effective decals. Following on the successful launch of the GO X-24PC (with integrated cutter), the printer only version offers the same capabilities, but without the cutting option.

GO’s X-24P embraces a new technology which allows users to upgrade from a printer-only model to a complete print-and-cut device. According to Christian Sam, GO Marketing, “Many potential customers already have cutters and would like to continue using their own. In this instance, we can provide them with a cost effective eco-solvent printing solution. For those who may need an option to upgrade to an integrated contour cutter at a later time, then this unit is perfect. No one else offers the ability to integrate a contour cutter at a later time. It is really up to the user.”

GO’s X-24P is a 4 color printer offering imaging up to 1440 dpi with DX5 printhead technology and comes complete with the stand, ink and RIP. The GO EcoColor eco-solvent ink produces durable images for both indoor and outdoor applications and is perfect for the targeted applications.

Priced at $7,195, the GO X-24P printer package includes the printer, a heavy duty printer stand, four 220 ml cassettes of GO EcoColor Ink and FlexiSign RIP. The contour cutting upgrade is only $800 for a GO X-24 system for a total of $7,995. Additionally, GO’s EcoColor eco-solvent ink is priced at $45 per 220 ml cassette and is manufactured in the U.S. The GO X-24 printer will begin shipping in late July.

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GO NeoTack Dye Sub Ink Now in 19 Colors--See the Movie

 Graphics One is pleased to announce the addition of three new ultra dense NeoTack dye sub inks. In the next several weeks we will start shipping Super Cyan, Super Magenta and Super Yellow. Of course we have had Super Black for some time now. With the addition of these three colors we now offer 19 different colors, the widest range of any dye sub ink supplier.

The 19 colors are: C,M,Y,K, Lc, Lm, Orange, Green, Violet, Blue, Neon Yellow, Neon Red, Neon Blue, Super Cyan, Super Yellow, Super Black, Light Black, Gray, Light Gray. Remember, the list price is $115. For more information on GO NeoTack, please go to: http://goo.gl/HVn3vL

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Graphics One Announces Agreement for New Digital Flatbed Cutter

Perfect Combo for Packaging and POP Display Markets

Graphics One and Crescent Cardboard are pleased to announce a joint marketing agreement for the Valiani line of flatbed cutters and the GO F-24 UV Small Format Printer. The agreement is reciprocal and Crescent will bundle the F-24 with its cutters and GO will bundle the various flatbed cutters offered through Crescent. The target markets for these systems is packaging and POP graphics.

The Valiani Mat Pro Ultra V flatbed cutter series comes equipped with a camera for crop mark detection to perform contour cutting, creasing, digital die cutting and other advanced capabilities found in flatbed cutters costing far more. At $31,995 list, the Mat Pro Ultra 40” by 60” flatbed cutter comes with V-Studio control software, OptiCrop camera software for precise cutting and M3 Packaging Creator software for packaging prototyping. When combined with the GO F-24 UV the Mat Pro Ultra V cutter is able to take F-24 images and quickly convert the printed images into packaging, POP displays, signage or a variety of other prototypes on cardboard, matboard, chipboard, foam board, gator board and other types of substrates.

Chris Hosey, General Manager North American Operations Crescent / Valiani, said, “we are excited to be able to work with Graphics One with the GO F-24 UV bundle and we believe the Ultra flatbed cutters offer a new capability for packaging prototypes and POP displays not available in the market today. At complete system of flatbed cutter and printer lists for approximately $60,000,  and there is no other solution at this price point like it.”

According to Dan Barefoot, President Graphics One, “the combination of both the Mat Pro Ultra V and GO F-24 UV Flatbed offers a great solution. We expect this bundle to set a new standard for value and ease-of-use. As part of the agreement, GO is now an authorized support and repair center for the Ultra V line and will be providing support for both North and Latin America. Barefoot added, “We are excited to be working with one of the world’s largest producers of paper and board products for the graphics market. We believe this is an ideal situation to be able to utilize the strengths of both companies.”

Both the Valiani Mat Pro Ultra V and the GO F-24 UV Small Format Flatbed Inkjet printer are shipping. Both products will be available through the Crescent Cardboard and the Graphics One respective distribution channels.

To see a video of the Mat Pro Ultra V in action, please go to: GO / Valiani Ultra Mat Pro Ultra V

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We Have the Balls--120 of Them in 35 Seconds--See the Movie

GO's F-24 UV LED Flatbed Inkjet Printer is wickedly fast. Check out this video of the unit printing 120 golfballs in 35 seconds. Really? Yes, it is a fact.

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Heat Presses for Transfers--Swing Away or Clam Shell

One of the major factors impacting successful paper transfers is the type of heat press being used. There are two main types of heat press for garments transfers:  swing away and clam shell.

Clam Shell Not Recommended

We find that many of our users have already purchased clam shell heat presses and expect to be able to use them with garment transfer. The explanation for this is clam shell presses tend to be lower cost. Clam shell units also take up less space generally than swing away heat presses. How do clam shell presses work for transfers? We have found over the past few years that using clam shell presses for transfer applications is problematic and we do not recommend them. Our first question when a user is having transfer issues is, “what style of heat press are you using?” In many cases we can tie the issue back to the use of clam shell presses.

Swingaways Best for Transfers

Graphics One recommends swing away heat presses for doing heat transfers, especially for garment transfers.  This is especially important for use with the the GO UNO or the OKI 920WT or 711WT printers. The reason for this has to do with where and how the pressure is controlled, along with heat consistency. The swing aways generally use pressure from the center of the platen ensuring that a user has consistent pressure across the platen. In addition we find that swing aways, because of their price points, usually have better heat control and offer consistent heat not offered by clam shell presses.

Which Brand?

Graphics One offers the Metalnox EL600 listed at $1,595. There are other units as well from very reputable companies including Insta Graphics and Hotronix. Hotronix offers one of the best swingaways called the Air Fusion. This unit is highly recommended for doing transfers and is priced at $3,500 and above, depending on the configuration. 

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