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Masterpiece Graphix Releases RIT-Certified Premium PETG Shrink Film & Cosmetic Web for the HP Indigo WS6000
Fenton, MO April 5, 2011 – The Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) Printing Applications Laboratory has certified two Masterpiece Graphix (MGX) materials for use on HP Indigo WS6000: Masterpiece Premium PETG Shrink Film (R1397) and Masterpiece Premium White/Silver Cosmetic Web (R0103). Both materials are certified for use on the HP Indigo WS6000, and R1397 is also certified for use on the WS4500/WS4050. Each MGX substrate passed the RIT HP Indigo certification tests with high performance ratings.
Masterpiece Premium PETG Shrink Film (R1397) is a bright MGX Shrink Film is a 50 micron, high-shrinkage co-polyester shrink film specially formulated for digital printing on the HP Indigo. R1397 allows seaming without a pattern coating on the primer. Masterpiece Premium PETG shrink film is scuff-resistant and primed for digital printing on the outside of the film surface.
Masterpiece Premium White/Silver Cosmetic Web (R0103) is a polyester-faced laminating material used in HP Indigo flexible packaging and pouch production of wet goods and liquids. R0103 is heat-sealable and provides protection from oxygen and moisture.
Samples of both materials are available by contacting Masterpiece Graphix at (636) 349-6401 x225, or sales@mgxdigital.com.
MGX Develops Substrates for the EFI Jetrion UV Inkjet Label Press
MGX has partnered with EFI Jetrion to coat materials for use on the Jetrion 4000 and 4830 industrial inkjet roll presses as an EFI-certified Jetrion treatment center. Masterpiece Graphix currently offers an EFI-certified material for the Jetrion: 54# Semigloss/Perm/40# (R1338). As part of the EFI and MGX partnership, every new Jetrion press purchase now ships with a free roll of this material.
In addition to the EFI-certified material, MGX has also formulated two Jetrion-compatible substrates: 2.3 mil white BOPP and 57# Semigloss/Perm/40#. Many white BOPP materials that MGX typically coats for the HP Indigo can also be formulated to be compatible with the EFI Jetrion.
The 4380 is the latest edition to the EFI Jetrion UV inkjet series of presses, designed to produce high-quality, narrow-web digital labels. The 4380 touts a wider web width and faster linear speeds and over twice the throughput than its predecessor, the Jetrion 4000. The 4830 can print up to 8.3 inches wide on a 9 inch roll, allowing 2-up 4-inch labels. The wider print zone enables label converters to efficiently take on more print jobs. The 4380 is unique in allowing press operators to profitably produce both long and short-run label jobs. The press also features white ink capability, and can print directly on pre-printed rolls or pre-diecut labels.
EFI launched its new Jetrion 4830 UV inkjet system during Labelexpo Europe 2009 and subsequently won the LabelExpo Europe Label Industry Award for New Innovation for the 4380. The 4380 recently won the 2010 European Digital Press (EDP) Association Award for the “Best Industrial (Specialty) Printing Solution” category.
As a digital material provider, Masterpiece Graphix can optimize materials for HP Indigo, EFI Jetrion or other digital press applications. MGX can help digital press users develop new substrates for use on their digital liquid toner, dry toner, and inkjet presses. If you would like to develop a new digital-ready material for your specific digital press application, please contact MGX for more information.
Masterpiece Graphix Releases Two RIT-Certified Wine Label Stocks for HP Indigo Roll Presses
The Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) Printing Applications Laboratory has certified two Masterpiece Graphix materials for use on HP Indigo industrial roll presses: Masterpiece Premium Estate Label #9/Perm/44# PK (R1232) and Masterpiece Premium Estate Label #8/Perm/44# PK (R1233). Both materials are certified for use on the HP Indigo ws4050, ws4500 and the ws6000, and both passed the RIT HP Indigo certification test with high performance ratings.
Masterpiece Premium Estate Label #8/Perm/44# PK is a bright white, 60# wet strength vellum paper. Masterpiece Premium Estate Label #9/Perm/44# PK is a cream, 60# wet strength paper. Both materials share the same permanent emulsion acrylic adhesive, which removes from most substrates in 100° F water. The adhesive adheres well to glass, HDPE, PVC, PET, Lexan®, and stainless steel. The facestock texture and printed appearance of both substrates make them ideal for wine labeling, as well as premium beverage and high-end grocery applications.
Samples of both materials are available by contacting Masterpiece Graphix at (636) 349-6401 x225, or sales@mgxdigital.com.
MGX Announces New High Performance Coatings for the EFI Jetrion Press
Fenton, MO February 18, 2010– Masterpiece Graphix (MGX) now offers both a matte and gloss substrate coating for the EFI Jetrion UV inkjet label press, giving Jetrion users more
substrate options to choose from. MGX has tested these coatings on paper and film materials, with successful results in both cases. EFI Jetrion users can have their preferred substrate digitally optimized with either coating option.
The MGX glossy substrate coating complements the glossy characteristics of the Jetrion’s ink, for a complete, high-gloss label finish. The matte substrate coating is useful for highlighting the Jetrion’s glossy ink, making the printed ink stand out on the matte material.
MGX partnered with EFI Jetrion to coat materials for the Jetrion 4000 and 4830 industrial inkjet roll presses, coating substrates for the Jetrion as an EFI certified treatment center. In addition, MGX has the capability to coat substrates for other UV inkjet press technologies.
Currently Masterpiece Graphix offers an EFI-certified material for the Jetrion: 54# Semigloss/Rubber-Based/40# (R1338). As part of the EFI and MGX partnership, every new Jetrion press purchase ships with a free roll of this material.
In addition to the EFI-certified material, MGX has also offers two Jetrion-compatible substrates: 2.3 mil white BOPP and 57# Semigloss/Perm/40#.
Masterpiece Graphix Releases Two HP Indigo-Certified Materials for the HP Indigo WS6000
Fenton, MO December 9, 2009 – Hewlett-Packard has certified two Masterpiece Graphix materials for the HP Indigo WS6000 industrial roll press: Masterpiece Premium 18 pt C1S Board Stock (R1275) and Masterpiece Premium 100# Calibration Paper (R1341). Both materials passed the HP Indigo certification test with high performance ratings.
Masterpiece Premium 18 pt C1S Board Stock is a bright white, heavyweight coated cover, featuring a glossy coated side. The substrate offers superb color reproduction and superior strength and stiffness, perfect for die cutting, folding, and other finishing operations. Masterpiece Premium 18 pt. Gloss Board Stock is an ideal choice for folding carton production, and is also suitable for hang tags, product tags, and jewelry/perfume boxes.
Masterpiece Premium 100# Gloss Calibration Paper is a foolproof setup paper, essential for troubleshooting color and registration calibration on the HP Indigo WS6000. Glossy 100# calibration paper is recommended by HP to perform correct calibration using the 6000’s densitometer. Masterpiece Premium 100# Gloss Calibration Paper is an excellent choice for flawless HP Indigo WS6000 setup and calibration.
Samples of both materials are available by contacting Masterpiece Graphix at (636) 349-6401 x218, or info@mgxdigital.com.
Masterpiece Graphix now offers seven HP Indigo-certified materials for the WS6000, including:
- 60# Semigloss/Perm/40# (R1332)
- 2.6 mil White BOPP/Perm/40# (R0440)
- 2.0 mil Clear BOPP/Perm/40# (R1126)
- 2.5 mil Clear MDO/Perm/PET30 (R1156), and
- 60# Unsupported Uncoated Setup Paper (R1267)
All of MGX’s HP Indigo-Certified materials can be viewed here.
MGX Unveils Five Certified Materials for the HP Indigo 6000
HP Atlanta has certified five MGX substrates for the HP Indigo 6000. The 6000 is the latest in HP’s Indigo lineup, allowing short-run capabilities and variable data technology to its users. The 6000 touts a new ink system with an opaque white feature, as well as improvements over previous models in speed and impression size. Masterpiece Graphix is proud to announce their newly certified materials for the Indigo 6000:
- 60# Semi-Gloss/Perm/40# liner
- 2.5 mil Clear MDO/Perm
- 2.6 mil White BOPP/Perm/40# liner
- 60# Unsupported Set up Paper (uncoated)
- 2.0 mil Clear BOPP/Perm/40# liner
Each of MGX’s certified label stocks can be used for a broad spectrum of applications, and all are suitable for food and beverage end-use as well as pharmaceutical labels. MGX Set up Paper is an uncoated paper stock with flawless ink adhesion—an essential for troubleshooting ink issues and calibration on the 6000.
With MGX’s certified materials on the Indigo 6000, you can count on superior ink adhesion, extended blanket life and little to no downtime due to material issues. MGX stands behind every product with extensive customer support and a Print Guarantee. And as always, Masterpiece Graphix still offers custom coating solutions for over 800 digital materials, on any Indigo press.
