Kodak is demonstrating its highly anticipated Gold Dry Inks on a Kodak NexPress SX2700 Digital Colour Press, along with the brand new Prinergy 6 workflow system at its PacPrint stand #1818 this week in Melbourne.
The Kodak Gold Dry inks are the newest feature for the NexPress’ Fifth Imaging Unit, and they deliver a gold metallic, sparkle effect using a gold-tinted Dry Ink.
The Gold Dry Ink enables a broad range of applications such as direct mail, certificates, photographs and tickets among other high-value products.
NexPress users can create different variations of gold-toned tints or different effects by putting combinations of process colours underneath the gold further expanding the creative options and value adding.
The Gold Dry Ink product is an important member of a growing family of special effect inks for the Kodak NexPress series of digital printers. Users can now get their hands on a dizzying array of different inks and special effect coatings, including Red Fluorescing – which illuminates under ultraviolet light, Gloss/Spot Gloss, Protective Coating/Watermark, Dimensional Printing – giving a raised or 3D effect, MICR security magnetic ink for items like cheques, and an additional red green and blue dry ink for an extended colour gamut.
Kodak is also demonstrate the next generation in its award-winning workflow solution, Kodak Prinergy 6, this week at PacPrint. The new system brings automation and integration from print production into the manufacturing process.
Integrated with the new Kodak Preps Imposition 7 Software and Kodak ColorFlow Software 2, Kodak’s workflow portfolio removes costs and increases efficiencies across the entire print value chain.
On stand 1818 at PacPrint13 this week, Kodak’s product experts and partners will be available to discuss the company’s portfolio and look forward to welcoming visitors throughout the five days of the Show.