Graphics One and OKI Data Americas Announce Expanded Line of Transfer Media for Use with pro920WT and 711WT Digital Color Printers

Graphics One and OKI Data Americas announce the availability of a new and broader range of transfer media offerings approved for use with the OKI pro920WT and 711WT digital color printers – the GO FlipIt 2.0 line and the GO UNO line. These two lines of transfer papers were thoroughly vetted and selected based on their ease of use, exceptional print quality and ability to deliver bright white transfers, together with the elasticity, durability and soft hand of the finished product. All media is available through Graphics One – an authorized reseller and national distribution partner for both OKI printers.

Part of the impressive OKI proColor™ Series – a line of high impact digital color printers that serves the graphic arts, production, specialty printing and imaging technologies industries, the OKI pro920WT is a commercial grade, tabloid/A3 digital color printer with high-quality color output – including white – for textile transfers. The new 711WT from OKI Data Americas is a desktop A4 digital color printer with white toner for lower volume transfer production. Together, these printers deliver high-impact, cost effective alternatives to screen printing, providing speed, accuracy, and exceptional output quality for those within the specialty printing market.

"The expanded range of media now available for use with the OKI pro920WT and 711WT enhances the unique transfer printing capabilities of both products and underscores OKI Data's commitment to printing innovation," said Rich Egert, General Manager of the Strategic Technology Provider Business Group for OKI Data Americas. "We are confident that this market segment will continue to embrace the pro920WT and 711WT as OKI Data expands its presence serving the specialty printing and imaging space."

Graphics One is the authorized reseller of the OKI pro920WT, and also serves as national distribution partner for both printers throughout the US. These OKI Data printers compliment Graphics One’s comprehensive line of transfer medias offered for the direct-to-garment, hard substrate, leather and sublimation markets.

According to Dan Barefoot, President of Graphics One, "We are confident that the GO FlipIt 2.0 and GO UNO lines of transfer media are the best products for use with the OKI pro920WT and 711WT, delivering the most professional, highest quality output in today’s market."

"The GO FlipIt 2.0 line, in particular, offers users tremendous flexibility," continued Barefoot. "It is the most well-rounded media given its use in a variety of applications, and has been incredibly well-received within the specialty printing market."

OKI Data products are built on parent company OKI Data Corporation’s history of leadership and innovation. Most of OKI Data’s color printing solutions feature Single Pass Color™ as well as proprietary digital LED and HD Color technologies. These technologies allow OKI Data Americas to manufacture products that require fewer moving parts for increased reliability and outstanding color output quality.

OKI provides live , toll-free technical support 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, with agents based in North America.

For more information regarding the innovative OKI proColor™ Series, visit www.okidata.com/procolor.

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Laser vs LED: What Is the Difference?

Laser printers and LED printers are often grouped together when speaking in broad categories, though they are different technologies. They both use static electricity applied to a drum, which helps adhere toner with heat to create an image. The main difference is how the static charge is applied.

Laser: A laser printer uses a single laser beam aimed at a revolving mirror that reflects the beam through a series of lenses and finally to an image drum. When the laser reaches the rotating imaging drum, it creates a static charge that attracts toner to it, which is then transferred to the page. The laser scans across the page in sequence, emitting thousands of light bursts per second.



LED (Light Emitting Diode): An LED printer, on the other hand, uses an array of tiny LED lights that light up at different times to create the static charge. Since the lights span the entire width of the drum, an LED printer requires fewer moving parts.



WHY IS LED THE ‘PRO CHOICE’?
LEDs are more efficient and reliable than conventional laser printers as they have no moving parts (second image). Given the number of moving parts, laser printers can be costly and time-consuming to repair - a problem Oki Data customers do not face as OKI’s toner-based printers use LED technology.

The digital LED light source further allows higher print speeds at higher resolutions than traditional laser light sources. Laser systems rely on elaborate combinations of rotating mirrors and lenses that must remain in alignment throughout their use. The laser scans from one end of a line to another, then starts on the next line. Unlike laser printers, an LED printhead has no moving parts. Additionally, OKI has a straight-line paper path less susceptible to jams when feeding heavy stock, envelopes or labels.

WHAT ABOUT CONSISTENCY?

With an LED printer, page one will look exactly the same as page 500. A product of engineering, laser printers cannot produce the same consistency. LED printers promise the same sharpness and clarity print after print.

WHY GO LED?
• Excellent Print Quality
• Higher Reliability and Lasting Performance with No Moving Part Technology
• Higher Print Speeds at Higher Resolutions
• Higher Print Quality Finish
• Higher Accuracy
• Maximize your Workspace - More Compact Size Also Means Using Less Raw Materials
• Low Maintenance
• Long Printhead Life (LEDs) with High Energy Efficiency
• Amazing Color

*OKI is so confident in the reliability of the LEDs  that a 5-year warranty is provided.

For more information, please see: http://www.okidata.com/mkt/html/nf/LEDvsLaser.html

For a video visual, please see: http://www.okidata.com/mkt/html/nf/LEDvsLaser_Flash.html

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NBM Long Beach Show Specials!

NBM Long Beach Show Specials are available until the end of this week. Call Graphics One to learn more!

 

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OKI pro920WT Super Bundle with FREE TONER

OKI pro920WT Super Bundle, the white toner t-shirt transfer bundle, is available now until August 31st.



Virtually pay off your 920 system with the purchase of this bundle! The world's first professional white transfer solution includes one FREE SET of toner which can produce up to 4,500 t-shirts or 9,00 mugs.* The OKI proColor 920 WT is revolutionary white toner transfer bundle for dark shirts and hard surfaces including the OKI pro920WT, 1620 HD Heat Press, GO uPress One Mug Heat Press, one pack of 8.5" x 11" FlipIt 1.0 Dark transfer paper, one pack of FlipIt 2.0 Dark transfer paper, one pack of 8.5”x11” FlipIt 1.0 Hard Surface transfer paper, and one Logo It.

Key Features

• Free Set of Toner with Purchase of Bundle--A $914 Value!


• High Speed and High Performance LED Transfer Printer Using Revolutionary White Toner with Full Color Capabilities


• Ultra-High Speed Imaging--Images 31 (color)-36 (monochrome) Pages/Min


• Ideal for T-Shirt and Apparel Markets in Addition to Hard Surface Applications Such as Mugs, Ceramics, Wood and Beyond

Includes OKI 920 WT Printer, GO uPress 1620HD Heat Press, GO uPress Mug Press,   GO FlipIt 2.0 Dark Transfer Paper (8.5 x 11, one pack) GO FlipIt 1.0 Dark Transfer   Paper (8.5 x 11, 100 sheets), GO FlipIt 1.0 Hard Surface Paper (8.5 x 11, 100 sheets),    GO LogoIt

Ideal Applications

The OKI 920 WT features a revolutionary high definition white toner with vibrant, outstanding color images for transferring onto white and dark t-shirts of various fabric types. Applications include production of t-shirt graphics, garment decorations and hard surface applications such as mugs, ceramics, wood and more.

Warranty

OKI one year on-site warranty is standard with the exception of consumables. Second  year optional parts-only warranty

To learn more, please visit: http://www.graphicsone.com/oki-920-super-bundle.html

*Includes starter toner set along with full set. Measurements based on 8.5x11 T-Shirt or   a coffee mug with 20% CMY and 10% W density with full coverage. Results may vary.

 

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OKI 920 WT Video at the SGIA Show

Watch to see Dan Barefoot discuss the OKI 920 WT, the first  professional LED printer with white toner for transfer.

Click the link for a video on the OKI 920 WT! VIDEO: OKI 920 WT at SGIA



For more information on the OKI proColor Series, please visit:  http://www.graphicsone.com/oki-procolor

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Graphics One Welcomes the First White Toner High Speed Apparel Transfer Printer

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Burbank, California-May 2011 - Graphics One, LLC, an international distributor dedicated to providing innovative, high quality products to digital imaging professionals, and OKI Data, the world's leading manufacturer of LED printers, announce a national partnership in order to provide partners with world class printing technology and full-service solutions. Combining cutting edge technology and value pricing,Graphics One and Oki Data bring to you a full line of proColor printers for transfer, small format signage and color separation for screen printing to be distributed by Graphics One. This exceptional line of products includes the launch of the OKI proColor 920 WT, an impressive high speed tabloid/A3 digital color printer with white toner.

The proColor 920 WT LED printer supplements the already impressive OKI proColor Series line of printers. The inclusion of a revolutionary white toner for printing on dark, colored, transparent and transfer media puts the 920 WT in a class of its own. User-controlled print sequencing offers the ability to print white first as an undercoating on colored paper and signage, or to print white last as an overcoat on transparent and image transfer media. Such features and capabilities are advantageous, if not essential, in apparel imaging, graphic arts and production environments.

“We are excited about this strategic alliance with Graphics One. They have a strong reputation within the industry and were instrumental in helping develop this product for the textile market,” said Rich Egert, General Manager of the Strategic Technology Provider Business Group for OKI Data Americas. “Combining OKI’s expertise in developing innovative, high quality, short-run color printing solutions with Graphics One’s ability to deliver these products to the textile and specialty graphic markets make this an ideal partnership.”

“The OKI pro920WT is the optimal solution for those requiring industrial high speed transfer capabilities in the direct-to-garment and dye sublimation markets. With lower-cost textile transfer media, including light and dark substrates, combined with lower costs per copy, this product is perfect for our distribution channel," shared Dan Barefoot, President of Graphics One. “We pride ourselves in providing service,value, quality and unique products for this market segment. By supplementing our line of product offerings with the new and innovative OKIpro920WT of the OKI proColor Series, we are continuing that tradition of delivering solutions to our customers in order to meet their unique and evolving needs.”

The pro920WT is the lowest cost white toner solution product available to the graphic arts and production market. At a list price of $7,495 and with printing speeds enabling over 1,000 12"x18" images per hour, the pro920WT gives users unprecedented short-run capabilities at an affordable price. High Definition (HD) Color printing technology with up to 1200 x 600 dpi resolution to deliver clear, sharp text and graphics whether on ordinary paper, dark colored stock, custom or specialty media offers an unbelievable value package.

The OKI proColor 920 WT is available exclusively through Graphics One with an industry leading one year On-Site Warranty.

The proColor 920 WT, proColor 910 and proColor 930 are available immediately for purchase from Graphics One. The proColor 920 WT begins shipment this summer. Please visit: http://www.graphicsone.com/oki-procolor-920-wt.html for more information on the 920 WT.

For more information please visit: http://www.graphicsone.com/oki-procolor-platform-page

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