Observations from IPEX 2006

In the wide format area, the most interesting development was the introduction of two new ink-jet ink systems. One offers an astounding 12 colors, but is said to be more thrifty of ink than conventional formulations because of superior mixing of the colors. The other machine features a five-color ink system--CMY and two flavors of K. Canon's new 60-inch wide format machine features hot swapping of ink canisters for continuous operation.