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Océ makes a huge advance in big format printers

 
New Oce Velocity Big Format Printer

Recently, at the 2012 Drupa Show, the world’s largest printing expo, Océ announced Project Velocity. Project Velocity is a product concept that combines Océ’s leading expertise in productive printing and workflow for large format environments with Memjet’s high-speed, digital color printing technology for big format printers.

See the new Canon iPF printers – iPF760 & iPF765

 
iPF765 new flat stacker basket

Today Canon USA official announced two new Canon iPF printers, the iPF760 and the iPF765. Essentially, they are updated versions of the very successful iPF750 and iPF755, but the upgrades are far from just cosmetic. There are some really cool new features available with these new models.

CAD plotters and sports cars in Texas – see what they have in common

 
CAD plotters and sports cars

While keeping up with my LinkedIn groups, I ran across a post from one of my contacts that really resonated with me. First, let me give you some background information.

Océ Client Tools Software Now supports Canon iPF plotter

 
Oce Client Tools Wide Format Software

As you know, free is good! So, I do my part to pass along a good, free opportunity when I can. Océ Client Tools Software is a free download that allows you to prepare, preview, and submit technical documents to various destinations.

Top 10 FAQs about the CaptureLink Elite Wide Format Scanner

 
CaptureLine Elite wide format scannerWhen it comes to wide format scanners, Contex is the one brand that rises above the rest. They are the leading manufacturer of wide format scanners and large format scanner software in the world. They carry a large portfolio of scanner systems, but one in particular has really made an impact on the technical document scanning world.

Introducing the CaptureLink Elite! It is essentially Contex 44-inch CIS scanner that is packaged with some extra goodies. The bundle is distributed through Wynit where it given the name CaputureLink Elite.  

Key things to consider when looking for a CAD Plotter with Scanner

 
File from CAD plotterAre you a business leader in any of the following industries?
  • Architecture
  • Engineering
  • Oil and Gas
  • Construction
  • Petroleum Exploration
  • Interior Design

If so - your time and money could be reduced greatly with the purchase of a CAD plotter with scanner.  Business leaders and decision-makers who have already adopted this technology rave about the simplicity of the new user interfaces, as well as the capability and output of the machines.
A CAD plotter with scanner allows you to scan, copy, and plot from a single system. 

But, you need to do a little self-research before you target a particular wide-format system. The important questions for your business needs are:

CAD Plotter Comparison - Océ PlotWave 300 vs. Kip 700

 
Kip 700 CAD plotterHere's a chance to take a look at two of today's popular low volume CAD plotters - the Kip 700 and the Océ PlotWave 300.

See thew CAD plotter comparison of these two units. We've broken the details down for you.

Cloud based printing with the new Océ Mobile WebTools

 
Oce mobile tools PlotWave 350 plotter

Unless you are an IT expert, the term “cloud computing” can seem a bit daunting. But, don’t over-think it. Working in the cloud simply means that you are accessing computer applications across the internet rather than locally on your machine. A great example of a “cloud” application is a web-based mail service such as Hotmail or Gmail. Most people have experience with one of these platforms. But, what about sending large-format print jobs through the cloud?

The Constant Evolution of Large Format Plotters

 
evolution caveman by aareps

We've come a long way from the days of the old pen plotters, which agonized over every line and balked at solid colors. Remember how frustrating it was to wait for a print job only to have one of your pens go empty mid-print?

3 Awesome New Features of the Océ PlotWave 350 printer plotter

 
Oce PlotWave 350 printer plotter

A couple of years ago, Océ redefined their wide-format product line with the introduction of the single-footprint PlotWave 300. But wait, Océ just kicked it up another notch! Behold, the new Océ PlotWave 350 printer plotter.

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