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Epson unveils SureColor SC-F1030

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  Epson , a global leader in printing technology, has introduced the Epson SureColor SC-F1030, a direct-to-garment (DTG) and direct-to-film (DTF) hybrid garment printer. Designed for the entry-level DTG market, the SC-F1030 offers versatility and quality. It is an ideal choice for existing businesses and new entrepreneurs who would like to expand or set up a garment printing business. The DTG market has expanded significantly since FY18, and this growth has continued robustly even during the Covid-19 pandemic. The demand for high-quality, customizable garments is surging both in online and offline stores. Businesses are increasingly seeking innovative printing solutions to meet this growing demand, reflecting a broader trend toward personalized and dynamic fashion. “With the launch of the SC-F1030, Epson’s most compact direct-to-garment printer to date, we are offering an ideal solution for transforming the storefront or novelty gift businesses into a highly customizable, profitab...

Gita Press's books get a colorful avatar with Komori

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  Gita Press, the world’s largest publisher of Hindu religious texts, is one of Komori’s key clients. This printer and publisher of religious books from Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh has been running three Komori machines, the latest one being a Lithrone GL437 installed this year, to bring out all its publications into four colors on art paper. Established in the year 1923, Gita Press, a unit of Gobind Bhawan Karyalaya, promotes and spreads the principles of Sanatana Dharma among the general public by publishing Gita , Ramayana , Puranas as well as discourses of eminent saints, and other character-building books & magazines at highly-subsidized prices. More than 1,850 different books of Gita Press in 15 languages are now available to readers. “Today, we can say with pride that Gita Press has completed its journey of 101 years. Marking the centenary milestone, we celebrated Gita Press’ establishment last year in which prime minister Narendra Modi and former president Ram Nath Kovi...

Onam specials in Malayalam print media

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  Literature and festivals have always had a close connection – be it Onam in Kerala, Durga Puja in Bengal, or Bihu in Assam. These are times to celebrate and rejuvenate the mind and soul with some food for thought – with some literature, which takes the form of festive magazines and supplements. Magazines that include the words of the literary high and mighty as well as the aspiring all and sundry. Onam is a harvest festival celebrated by Malayalis in the Malayalam month of Chingam , which corresponds to mid-August to about mid-September on the Gregorian calendar. According to Malayali tradition, it symbolizes the yearly return of King Mahabali through the values of equality, prosperity, and harmony. During the festival, Malayalis decorate the entrance of their homes with athapookkalam , a type of floral carpet created by adding a layer of flowers each day from atham (the first day of Onam) to thiruvonam (the tenth or final day of the 10 day festival). In modern times, many mak...

Solimar's readyPDF and SPDE version 9.3

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  Solimar Systems , a provider of print production workflow solutions, has announced the release of Solimar Print Director Enterprise ( SPDE ) version 9.3. This latest update introduces new capabilities and enhancements designed to support intelligent automation and improve efficiency, color fidelity, and overall performance in print production environments. Key highlights of SPDE 9.3 ICC Profile Support: This version now allows users to specify a color profile to use when rasterizing documents using its PDF Interpreter. Color profile and rendering intent options allow users to more tightly control output for specific printers or devices, enhancing color accuracy. Enhanced ReadyPDF Module: The ReadyPDF Optimization module now includes the ability to create output conforming to various PDF/A standards. In addition, a new validation mode helps identify, trap, and re-route problematic PDF files for special handling. New Conditional Page Rasterization Feature: This version introduces a...

Kolkata’s Alide Digital Art upgrades to Ricoh Pro C7500

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  Gaining an edge over its competitors by delivering new quality prints at a faster speed, Kolkata-based Alide Digital Art is upbeat about this new achievement brought to them by the newly installed Ricoh Pro C7500 11-color digital production press from Monotech Systems. Established a decade ago, Alide Digital Art is a gradually growing commercial printer. With a team of half-dozen skilled staff, the company produces brochures, marketing collaterals, business cards, flyers, mailers, catalogs, among others. “We believe in quality and consistency that excel. Our overall print quality and production speed have drastically improved following the purchase of Ricoh Pro C7500 from Monotech Systems,” says Partha Pratim Banerjee, proprietor of Alide Digital Art. Known for its ultra-high print quality and remarkable efficiency, the Ricoh Pro C7500 has set a new benchmark for Alide Digital Art. “This Ricoh digital production press has enabled us to meet the highest quality prints for our cus...

Registrations open for Wan-Ifra Indian Printers Summit

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  Registrations are open for the Indian Printers Summit 2024 Hyderabad . The event, now in its 32nd edition, is an annual gathering for news publishers across South Asia. It is scheduled to take place from 23-24 September 2024, at the HICC in Hyderabad. Participants have the opportunity to connect with over 300 delegates from more than 50 news publishing companies and explore the latest trends and opportunities in newspaper printing and publishing. Join us in Hyderabad on 23-24 September for the Indian Printers Summit 2024, the 32nd annual conference of WAN-IFRA in India. We’re celebrating the success of print in the region and bringing together experts in newspaper printing and publishing to influence the future of this enduring medium. Explore the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in the newspaper industry. Participate in the two parallel informative conference sessions – on print advertising and production, and discover innovative solutions at our mini expo—all conven...

Green advertising provider CashurDrive's initial public offering

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  CashurDrive Marketing Limited , a green media publicity services provider in India, announced the filing of its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with NSE Emerge. The company’s initial public offering comprises a fresh issuance of 35,42,400 equity shares and an offer for sale of up to 11,37,600 equity shares, each with a face value of Rs 10, through the book-building route. The offer for sale is by selling shareholder Parveen K Khanna. According to DRHP, CashurDrive intends to utilize Rs. 27 crore of the total proceeds from the IPO to fund its working capital requirements and plans to use the remaining capital for general corporate purposes. The Noida-headquartered company’s portfolio includes transit media, outdoor media , digital wall painting media, events and promotion, and digital marketing services, all woven into a cohesive strategy aimed at reducing carbon footprints. The company's eco-friendly initiatives have secured advertisement rights on 1100 EV buses, coupled with...