Printware to Kick Off Inkjet Seminar Series at Technology and Demo Center

ST PAUL, MN—January 20, 2015—Printware, the leader in prepress and digital solutions, will begin the 2015 Inkjet Profitability seminar series at the newly renovated iJetColor Press Technology and Demonstration Center in Eagan, MN, on Jan. 23 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. The new demonstration center features Printware’s full line of inkjet presses including the iJetColor Envelope Press and the iJetColor Label Press. The seminar is focused on short-run digital color profitability using the iJetColor Press family of products. Register for any of the iJetColor Press Seminars at www.ijetcolor.com/seminar.

The Printware Technology and Demonstration Center underwent a complete renovation to equip it to handle the demonstration and training needs of the industry recognized iJetColor Press and Workflow solutions. The new center includes the iJetColor Envelope Press, the iJetColor Label Press and the iJetColor RIP and Workflow. The new center will be used not only for demonstrations but for customer training as well.

"The success of the iJetColor Press has far exceeded our initial expectations," stated Tim Murphy, president of Printware. "The new technology and demonstration center allows Printware service, support and applications engineering staff to work on the iJetColor Press systems as the systems would be utilized by our customers. Customers will be able to see the systems operate in a production setting, making the demonstration or training more realistic. The center also features technology that supports customers with training and service online, in real time, with video, remote diagnostics and a newly created educational series on selling inkjet. Customers tell us they love the ability to get a live technician at their site in real time remotely."

The 2015 seminars will be held in:

• January 23—Printware Technology and Demonstration Center—Eagan, MN
• January 28 – Charlotte, NC—Mac Papers, 1827 Scott Futrell Drive
• February 17—Nashville, TN
• February 19—Atlanta
• February 25-28—Graphics of the Americas, Miami Beach, FL
• March 10—Chicago (Rosemont)
• March 12—Indianapolis
• April 16-18—National Print Owners (NPOA)
• May 20—Dallas
• June 10—Cleveland/Columbus, OH
• July 29-August 2—Franchise Services Convention
• September 13-16—GRAPH EXPO, Chicago
• September 27-30—Pack Expo, Las Vegas

The seminar series teaches business owners how the inkjet technology of the industry award-winning iJetColor Press, powered by Memjet, makes four-color envelope or label printing profitable in less than a year even with very modest print volumes.

"The iJetColor Press has made short-run four-color work a reality for our customers," commented Tim Murphy, president of Printware. "The iJetColor Press enhances a print shop’s existing operations by adding a high performance, low cost digital inkjet press to enable personalized short-run color printing. iJetColor Press owners have experienced incredible cost savings and added new revenue opportunities with the iJetColor Press."

The seminar features case studies from accounts to illustrate how even with a moderate demand for short-run four-color work, profitability is possible in under 12 months in most cases. Beyond profitability, the improvement in performance and productivity is also significant allowing customers to often receive a four-color, short-run envelope or packaging jobs the same day rather than in five to seven business days.

The iJetColor Envelope Press is a compact, table top, four-color inkjet press powered by Memjet technology suitable for supporting production paper stocks as heavy as .02 inch/.5 mm on up to 8.5" by 17" substrate for product personalization of:

• Envelopes
• Direct Mail and Post Cards
• Stationery
• Invitations and Greeting Cards

The iJetColor Label Press is a compact, table top, four-color inkjet press suitable for supporting production label stocks for product packaging personalization, variable data barcoding, shelf labels, product labels for retail and industrial applications. The system features:

• Roll-to-roll printing
• Fan fold printing
• Continuous label printing
• Integrated cutter
• 60-feet-per-minute speed
• Gap mark sensing
• Black mark sensing
• Integrated touchscreen user control system

The iJetColor Press adds new revenue opportunities to print shops, making it extremely affordable to produce four-color jobs and capitalize on new mailing and fulfillment opportunities.

"We continue to see a tremendous level of interest in the iJetColor Press, as well as an understanding by shop owners of how the system will directly benefit their business. Owners have done their homework and are ready to invest," continued Murphy.

The iJetColor Printer is offered in several comprehensive packages to meet the specific needs of the shop. All packages include professional installation, 24/7 support and a no-finger pointing quality guarantee.

Lowest Total Cost of Ownership
The iJetColor family of products takes advantage of Printware’s complete service and open architecture supply plans providing customers the lowest total cost of ownership of any comparable solution on the market. Many consumables and parts are user changeable, further improving uptime for the shop. The performance of the iJetColor system provides industry leading results with low variable costs for print personalization. Initial customer installations demonstrate fast return on investment of less than one year.

24/7 Support
Printware’s 24/7 Support offers a no risk service program to allow customers to maintain high uptime. Utilizing Remote Diagnostics, 100 percent complete system coverage, 24/7 telephone support, Advanced Technical Training and optional on-site technical support, customers have the options and flexibility they need to stay in production.

Secure Supply
In these times of great volatility in world markets, the Printware Secure Supply Guarantee eliminates the need for customers to worry about running out of supplies.

iJetColor inks are available in both single color and combo packages. Other user replaceable consumables and parts are also offered in a spares kit for users to have on hand when needed to allow for maximum uptime performance.

To register for one of the free seminars visit www.ijetcolor.com/seminar.

About Printware
Printware engineers and markets the iJetColor Press, a high performance, low cost of ownership inkjet digital printer powered by Memjet technology. The iJetColor Press is offered in a number of bundled configurations that includes the iJetColor workflow powered by industry leading Harlequin RIP technology. Printware also manufactures the world's most highly used polyester computer-to-plate systems that produce cut-to-size, punched and press-ready printing plates. Printware offers its customers complete equipment service, technical support and a full line of consumables under its iJetColor and SilverStream brands. Printware LLC is a member of the Vanguard Graphics International group of companies.

About Memjet
Memjet is the global leader in color printing technologies that provide remarkable speeds and affordability. The company supplies technologies and components to OEM partners across the printing industry. Memjet maintains its corporate office in San Diego, and has offices in Dublin, Sydney, Taipei, Singapore and Boise, Idaho. The company is privately held.

Source: Printware.