Data-sensitive environments are no longer limited to defense agencies, power generation firms, and related contractors.

Wide format inkjet printers enable users to print bigger printouts than the standard media sizes and can easily produce images of startlingly vivid colors, sharp lines and precise details – something many traditional printing presses cannot.

As the demand for GIS information continues to increase, organizations that rely on printing GIS applications (e.g. topographic maps, population overlays and aerial photographs) must ensure that they select the proper printing solution that maximizes productivity, reduces turnaround time and provides user-friendly operation.

You've made the decision to purchase a large format printer, taking into account the top four considerations discussed in Part 1 (www.oceusa.com/NB1) of this news brief series. Now it is time to go one level deeper to help ensure you have selected the best quality large format printer that your work deserves.

The decision to purchase a large format printer may seem straightforward, but it is actually more complex than it appears. There is no such thing as one-size-fits all and your unique requirements will help determine your decision.

Heidelberg has released a new white paper, "Print Quality Testing of the Speedmaster XL 162," measuring the print quality of Heidelberg's Speedmaster XL 162 VLF press against generally accepted quality benchmarks.

Recommends highly automated fifth generation B2+ format digital offset press to meet growing demand for high quality quick turnaround short run work

Economical manufacturing solution with LPKF StencilLaser G 6080

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