Paper characteristics for digital printing
Paper performance for printing may be broken down into three functional areas: runnability, printability and fitness for use. Runnability is generally understood to encompass the performance of papers throughout the printing cycle, in other words that the sheets run...
Bytes, Volante launch SADC Payments Enabler
Bytes Universal Systems and Volante Technologies have launched the SADC (Southern African Development Community) Payments Enabler, a solution that provides software and services that empowers banks’ to convert to the new clearing standards demanded by SADC payments....
BDS showcases innovative printing solutions
At FESPA Africa 2014, Bytes Document Solutions will focus on providing the digital printing industry with relevant technology and services to take their businesses to the next level of profitability. Located at Hall 2 E1, its exhibition will showcase the full range of...
BDS unveils Xerox printers at FESPA Africa
Bytes Document Solutions (BDS) introduced and showcased three high-performance devices from Xerox at the FESPA Africa 2014.
Research firms rank Ricoh tops for MPS
Quocirca has named Ricoh the leader of managed print services (MPS) for the third consecutive year. Ricoh saw double-digit business growth in 2013 by helping businesses improve their performance by digitising information, streamlining workflows and more quickly...
BDS unveils Xerox Versant 2100 Press
Xerox, represented by Bytes Document Solutions (BDS), is due to unveil the new Xerox Versant 2100 Press at FESPA Africa 2014, taking place from 2 to 4 July 2014 at the Gallagher Convention Centre, Johannesburg. Paul Haglich, marketing manager for production systems at...
Safeguarding sensitive data with Océ
A major challenge within today’s “data sensitive” environments is the unauthorised access of residual information despite attempts to erase secure data from digital devices. This is due to the fact that the delete function in most operating systems simply marks the...
Marathon Graphics uses Xerox to boost growth
Printing company Marathon Graphics, which specialises in plan printing and reproduction, as well as plotting with AutoCAD for architects and engineers, has expanded its range of services following the purchase of several Xerox digital presses from Bytes Document...
Fintech finances Xerox digital printer
Fintech recently financed the first of its kind large format digital printer in South Africa that can do a five hour litho print job in only five minutes. The Xerox IJP 2000 digital wide format printer, replaces the heavy duty litho press, printing at remarkable...
OKI ES9541 printer available from DCC
The OKI ES9541 is the first digital printer in the industry to offer the option of printing with a fifth colour. The printer is now available from distributor Drive Control Corporation (DCC). It offers lower total cost of ownership (TCO) with outstanding print...
Stratasys releases new 3D printing materials
Stratasys, a leading global provider of 3D printing and additive manufacturing solutions, has released a previously announced extension to its range of flexible and rigid material options for the Objet500 Connex3 colour multi-material 3D printer. Hundreds of new...
Benefits of enhancing printing solutions
The printing industry has changed, with many established printer providers, as well as new companies, adopting digital printing solutions to meet the demands of the print market. The purchase of a digital device is not always done willingly, sometimes it is done...