Bangkok--4 Apr--Hill and Knowlton
HP today announced its new large-format digital printing solutions which will further extend its graphic arts portfolio for the outdoor signage market. With today’s announcement, HP introduced the HP Designjet 9000s printer series, its first large-format digital printer developed through a partnership with Seiko I Infotech established in late 2005. Accelerating the adoption of durable digital printing technologies for fast and easy production of banners, window graphics, vehicle graphics and decals, the new HP 9000s printer series opens new business opportunities for today’s print service providers and sign shops.
“The new HP Designjet 9000s printer series is key components in our outdoor graphics and signage strategy, which now covers wide to super wide format solutions,” said Mr.Ditaporn Kongprayoon, Marketing Development Manager, Large Format Printer, Hewlett-Packard (Thailand) Ltd. “These latest additions to our HP Designjet family deliver high productivity at superior color quality, providing the high quality throughput for today’s sign and graphics market demands.
”HP is also introducing an industry-leading Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) program, which is an integral part of the entire HP Designjet product life cycle. This includes HP guidance from initial product selection through work area preparation, product installation, use, handling and disposal of waste materials. HP will provide customers with the tools and knowledge to maintain a high level of workplace safety when using HP Designjet 9000s printer.High productivity at superior colour quality accelerating shift from analog to digital The HP Designjet 9000s printer series is designed to accelerate the industry-wide transformation from analog to digital in the large-format graphics marketplace. The HP Designjet 9000s printer is the fastest printer in its class with speeds of up to 176 square feet per hour at 720 x 720 dpi, and up to 220 square feet per hour at 540 x 720 dpi. An outdoor color application printer capable of producing durable high image quality printouts, the HP Designjet 9000s printer comes with an in-the-box Take-Up Reel for continuous unattended runs, fast data transmission rates, and easy-to-use USB 2.0 connectivity. Its high print speeds improve services, boost production and accelerates return on investments, creating a strong competitive advantage when competing with screen printers. Accompanying the Designjet 9000s total HP printing solution are high value accessories including:
a high performance HP Air Purifier System for moderate to heavy users, which reduces workplace volatile organic compounds
a high speed dryer for prints that are ready for immediate finishing
ONYX? PosterShop 6.5 for HP Designjet RIP For customers with existing software workflow solutions, HP is working with major software RIP vendors to develop solutions for the HP Designjet 9000s printer series, including Scanvec Amiable, Wasatch, PosterJet, ColorGATE, Caldera, and Maintop.Vivid colors, excellent durability and productivity The HP Designjet 9000s printer series will feature a new “HP low-solvent” printing system which includes low-solvent ink formulations, ink cartridges and convenient cleaning and maintenance kits, enabling print service providers to produce vivid, durable prints in a safe and efficient way. The HP low-solvent inks found in HP 780 and HP 790 print cartridges include a six-color system that produces a wider color gamut than comparable low/eco-solvent printers, as well as superior image quality on a variety of media, including uncoated vinyl, banner paper, cloth, paper, film and photo-based media. Additionally, these ink formulations provide uncompromising reliability, water-fastness and superior fade, smear, scratch and crack resistance, allowing images to last up to three years without costly lamination — even on economical uncoated media.HP Smart Printing Technology, found in HP 780 and HP 790 print cartridges, monitors status and confirms correct installation to make managing and using HP ink cartridges simple and convenient. HP also provides detailed guidelines for installation and use to help customers manage safety, environmental and health issues associated with low-solvent ink formulations.Peace of mind with HPHP Designjet 9000s printer series will be marketed through selected HP certified business partners and is backed by HP’s industry-leading customer service which provides fast and knowledgeable support. HP has one-point contact from pre-sales to after-sales and phone support services. In addition, HP provides Care Pack Services [service and support packages
] to meet different requirements. For more information or order, please contact HP Contact Center Tel. 0-2353-900 ext. 1.About HPHP is a technology solutions provider to consumers, businesses and institutions globally. The company’s offerings span IT infrastructure, global services, business and home computing, and imaging and printing. For the four fiscal quarters ended Jan. 31, 2006, HP revenue totaled $87.9 billion. More information about HP (NYSE, Nasdaq: HPQ) is available at www.hp.com.####PR
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