HiTi Printers Review

Image Pro fans, I’m back and here with some new information on another product line that I have been very impressed with. First, I’d like to thank you for taking your valuable time to read what I want to share with you.This company was founded in January of 2001, and in that short time has broken through the market and won multiple awards for speed, efficiency, and higher capacity acceptance. The line which I am very glad to talk about this time is the HiTi family. The HiTi family may consist of few printers, but although they don’t have a huge line as other well known brands, their high production efficiency at a low cost has garnered them multiple DIMA Shoot Out, DIMA Innovative Digital Product awards, and Taiwan Excellence awards. By these standards, they can also be winners without having an extended product line.I have prepared a quick overview of the different lines offered by HiTi, but regardless of the job, I can wholeheartedly recommend any of these to one seeking a low-cost machine with high efficiency rates. Photo Kiosk 510K
Photo Kiosk 510KHere is the smallest, but nevertheless, the hardest working and most efficient dye sublimation Kiosk using Mini 6-inch rolls. It is very compact and has everything you would need in a printer. With a 10.2-inch touch screen interface, it’s has a very presentable and modern look; and it accepts almost all types of input media. As for methods of print – you can choose between index prints, greeting cards, ID photos, and now variety collage formats. It’s fast, efficient, and mobile enough to carry to events or sports games, install and service shopping malls or cafes, or even for grandparents to print images in the comfort of their own homes.Wireless Printing Excellence – 510SI and WFT510
HiTi P510Si If you’re a professional or amateur photographer who needs a wireless printer that is fast, efficient, and inexpensive – look no further, because I’ve found the perfect printer that mixes connectivity with mobility and doesn’t skimp on the quality.
HiTi WTF510 compatible cameras, and process their incoming photos simultaneously at click-and-print speed. If you don’t have a Wi-Fi compatible camera, the HiTi WFT510 links to your PictBridge compatible camera (usually most cameras that have a USB port, check HiTi’s list to be sure), and with the push of a button can transmit the photos to the printer. The printer also has an option of incorporating your company’s logo into the photos as a small watermark, perfect for reminding your clients who they get the best results from.The introduction of the new P710L 7-series high-volume printer
HiTi P710L This is HiTi’s new combination of high printing speed, consistent cost per print, high capacity, and marvelous print quality – the P710L has been hailed as an excellent first roll-type photo printer. It prints a standard 4x6 in just 6.8sec, and can print as cheaply as $0.13 a print, and along with its jam-free front-loading system of over 1,400 4x6 prints and ribbon; the P710L is the printer that the photographic world has been waiting for: lightning fast printing, low operational cost, and high image quality and reliability.Thank you very much for having accompanied me through this overview of the HiTi family; it’s been a pleasure sharing this information with you. This has been Adriana from Image Pro, until next time!

Serious Graphic Technology

MACtac's slogan is "Graphics that Rock", and it expresses well the creativity and innovation that this brand is developing in each of their products. Here is a general look into some of its lines and the reason why it has been getting the best recognition for the quality and performance of their graphic products: PermaGard: Lamination for High-performance, intermediate and economy choices including the RAYZor, Enhancers, PrintCover and innovative ColorGard for UV inks.Permaflex: High performance rigid overlaminates for all of your trade show needs.PermaPrint: Intermediate adhesives for face and back mounting, same quality standards but at a better value.PermaTrans: Still the industry standard for optically clear mounting adhesives.Thermacolor: A full range of thermal protection films for image protection and encapsulation.IMAGin: The complete product family of digital media for graphics production, including MACtac's B-free air egress technology.MACscreen: Screen print media, cast and calenderer, for economy, intermediate and high performance applications.MACmark: Ten product lines ranging from economy to high-performance and specialty needs – over 250 color choices in high-performance intermediate, translucent, fluorescent, sparkle metallic reflective and luster.
IMAGin Wide FormatAs you can see, MACtac is capable of covering the full line of digital imaging, mounting and laminating, screen printing, and signage material for all your application needs. The IMAGin Wide Format digital media for example, was designed for water, solvent, and UV based ink jet printing. Producing state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment which allows MACtac to offer high-performance acrylic adhesives that perform like no others, in applications like wall graphics, vehicle wraps, floor graphics, tradeshow displays and signage.
MACtac Permacolor The Permacolor overlaminates are designed to protect graphics images while enhancing their appearance. Permacolor provides superior UV protection without distorting image quality and protects graphics from moisture and abrasions. On the other hand, the Permacolor mounting films allow for distortion-free mounting of digital, photographic, and screen printed images for a variety of substrates. Permacolor mounting films are also pH-neutral, making them compatible with sensitive paper substrates. MACscreen films are designed to produce quality graphics for the long run and in a short amount of time. Available in roll or sheet form with excellent lay flat and outdoor durability from two to seven years.
MACscreen The Typical applications of this material are vending, banners, signage, bumper stickers, billboards and much more. MACtac performance is guaranteed by the "Open-Image Warranty", where if your combination of printer, ink and media are approved by MACtac, and the results are unsatisfactory, MACtac will replace it; providing you and your business with the peace of mind MACtac strives for. If the combination is not under the pre-approved list, you can send them a sample and MACtac will test it – if it works, it will be covered under the warranty, if it doesn't, they will provide you with an alternative recommendation.
This has been Carlos from ImagePro, thanks for reading; and if you have any comments or questions, don't hesitate to contact us.

Epson Professional Printers

It has always been my personal preference in printing to go with Epson. The Epson line of printers has time and again given me the results I've needed, so there is no doubt that I recommend these to my clients. Today I'll be reviewing the 2009 Stylus Pro lineup, the printers mostly used by professionals and prosumers, and the ones I'm most familiar with and recommend for corporate use. We'll be taking a look at the 3800, 4880, 7880, 7900, 9880,9900, and the 11880. For most products, the jump from medium to high-end may go unnoticed unless you dig a bit deeper into your pockets for the second or third series.

Epson 3800 ProEquipped with the same print engine and ink set as the other Pro models, tabletop friendly, handles media as big as 17X22" and as thick as 1.5mm; the Pro 3800spearheads the Stylus Pro line. Also, to keep a small profile, the roll-feed has been removed; and the Matte Black and Photo Black each have an ink slot and share a printhead, saving you time and lost ink in switching cartridges.

Epson SP 4880Next, we have the Stylus Pro 4880 – significantly larger than the 3800, and rising above its predecessor Pro 4800 with faster, more durable printheads, and increased printer gamut. The Pro 4880 is also equipped with a roll-paper feed along with the standard paper tray, and switches between easily. Unfortunately, the 4800 only has 8 ink slots, so you have to manually switch between Matte Black and Photo Black, although Epson is still the most efficient at using ink between comparable printers, and the quality of prints you'll be receiving will more than compensate. All things considered, the 4880's speed and color accuracy beats the 3800, hands down.

Epson SP7900Weighing in at about 110 lbs, the Stylus Pro 7880 makes the jump from 17" on the 3800 and 4800 to 24" for crisp, vibrant, large prints. This printer comes with a wider gamut and resolution than the previous installations, along with greater longevity and accuracy; you'll be working alongside industry level equipment. Epson has since revised the 7880 into the new 7900, introducing the new UltraChrome HDR inks which raise color gamut and accuracy (Interestingly enough, Epson has for the first time utilized Green and Orange inks in the reproduction of Skin tone – providing a significant improvement!), independent Photo Black and Matte Black ink wells, and increased the printer speed. As for ease of use and print quality, the Epson 7880 and 7900 are the best printers I've seen in the 24" range.

Epson SP9900Working up to 44" rolls is the Stylus Pro 9880, also taking advantage of Epson's UltraChrome K3 inks to deliver a wider gamut; this printer also boasts cleaner, more efficient heads, and quicker production times on large prints. The revised version of the 9880, the Pro 9900comes with all the updates that the 7900 received as well; plus new dithering technology able to produce even smoother tonal transitions in both B&W and color. If you need a reliable workhorse for multiple productions of beautiful prints, check out these two Pros.

Epson SP11880Rounding out the Stylus Pro line, the 11880 is the leading authority in commercial printing. With a roll acceptance of up to 64", automatic nozzle checking and printhead alignment, separate Matte Black and Photo Black ink slots, 9 MicoPiezo TFP channel heads that produce a gorgeous, much sharper print than comparable printers, and have since been featured in the 7900 and 9900. I believe that the 11880 more than makes up for its hefty price tag in its utility and speed. It's been a blast reviewing these printers, and if you have any questions feel free to contact me at Lahcen@ImagePro.Biz . This has been Lahcen from ImagePro, thanks for reading.