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and working together for the common good, Canon partnered with several businesses and charities and donated 20,000 books produced during drupa to a variety of causes. At the Printworks area was the Publishing 2030 Accelerator, which was focused on bringing about meaningful global progress on sustainability in publishing. Visitors learnt more about Canon’s collaboration with this publishing industry initiative, born out of Canon’s Future Book Forum community, and how Canon is playing an active role in scoping out the conditions for success for a Distributed Printing Network, which could propel the whole industry forward and slash the carbon footprint of every book sold. “Images, literature and music enrich lives and we believe that these experiences should be accessible to everyone,” says Jennifer Kolloczek, senior director, marketing & innovation, production printing, Canon EMEA. “Canon supports a range of initiatives aimed at fulfilling this ambition and we’re proud to showcase and raise awareness of these causes.” Label printing Also at drupa, Epson revealed its latest industrial colour inkjet label printer. Designed for in-house, on-demand colour label printing, the ColorWorks C8000e produces exceptional quality labels at high-speed, while significantly reducing the costs and waste associated with traditional analogue label production processes. The ColorWorks C8000e builds on its predecessor, the ColorWorks C7500, to meet the high-volume label production needs of businesses in sectors ranging from food, beverages, chemicals and healthcare, to horticulture, pharmaceuticals, warehousing and logistics. Designed to help eliminate costs associated with pre-printing, such as label waste and excessive inventory, the ColorWorks C8000e incorporates Epson’s unique PrecisionCore printhead technology to deliver detailed, consistent high-quality and accurate colour labels. The ColorWorks C8000e achieves an image resolution of 1200 x 600dpi, enabling accurate reproduction of barcodes and small fonts, while its print speed of 300 mm/sec minimises run times for on-demand jobs. To further enhance image accuracy and reliability, the C8000e features Epson’s Nozzle Verification Technology to prevent misprints, as well as spot colour matching and ICC profiling
for easy and precise colour management. Supporting a wider variety of media types, including matt and gloss paper, film and synthetic; the C8000e is capable of printing label widths from one to four inches, while an adjustable platen gap (up to 0.6mm) enables the use of thicker media for applications such as for price tags or floral labels. With no loss of quality on BS 5069-certified media, the printer is also ideal to produce labels for use in harsh and demanding environments such as when exposed to salt water or chemicals. Bright future drupa showed that the print channel has great potential for the future, even against the backdrop of many challenges, and that the prospects are promising. In the last financial year, the global printing industry achieved a turnover of about €840 billion, according to Smithers, and continues to develop at varying pace worldwide. “The print sector is currently experiencing a notable resurgence,” says Denis. “Advancements in in-line embellishment options have significantly reduced production times, enabling the creation of high-value products in minutes rather than days. This shift allows for production of fewer, yet more valuable, items that effectively engage target audiences through the use of variable data and creative, tactile media types. “The focus is now on minimising waste by producing only what is necessary. By adopting these innovative approaches, print providers can create more impactful and visually appealing products, leading to greater efficiency and effectiveness in reaching their intended audiences. Overall, there is a renewed sense of optimism within the industry, driven by these technological advancements and strategic changes.” Sabine Geldermann, director drupa, Portfolio Print Technologies, adds: “At drupa 2024, we experienced first-hand just how relevant and resilient this industry is. The community is determined to set the course for the future together. Exchanging ideas with people from all continents and from all areas of the industry was extremely enriching and inspiring. We were able to welcome around 50 large delegations from various nations, and numerous globally active associations and organisations chose drupa as the ideal setting for their conferences and board meetings.” The next drupa will be held in Dusseldorf in 2028.
Jennifer Kolloczek senior director, marketing & innovation, production printing
canon.co.uk
At drupa 2024, we experienced first-hand just how relevant and resilient this industry is. “ ”
Sabine Geldermann director drupa, Portfolio Print Technologies
drupa.com
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