HP Z6100 vs Z6200 – Why you should upgrade?

After the superb proven productivity and reliability of the HP Designjet Z6100 the question is raised as to how HP have managed to improve upon this and what are the true benefits of the new HP Designjet Z6200? Below is a list of these key improvements.

Improved productivity from faster print speeds

  • The new HP Designjet Z6200 is up to 20% faster without sacrificing any image quality getting those last minute prints out in time to meet the ever reducing deadlines demanded by your clients.

Increased Colour Gamut utilising Red Ink

  • By adding the Red ink to their Vivera Photo Ink colour set, HP have expanded their colour gamut in the Z6200 to achieve those difficult to achieve colours on the edge of the achievable colour space.

Reduced ink consumption based on colour combination makeup and pigment density

80% reduced aerosol effect preventing issues with dirty encoder strips and breakdown.

  • Aerosoling is the small particles of excess ink that is deposited into the air during the head firing phase under speed. These minute particles of ink then settle onto the mechanics of the printer and over time can dirty sensors, disguise encoder strips and effect the running of the printer. HP have enhanced the head firing to keep this excess to an absolute minimum by reducing by as much as 80% in the Z6200 by giving you optimum up time and enhanced reliability.

Improved media loading system with auto media recognition and new loading table mechanism

  • The all new loading table in the Designjet Z6200 allows media to be easily loaded into the print position without having to manhandle heavy rolls increasing who can use the printer without potential risk of injury.

Geared driven media feed system for improved length accuracy

  • The new media feed in the Z6200 is now motor driven rather than relying and sprung loading tensioning system which enhances the accurate feed of heavier rolls given more accurate and longer unattended print.

Reduced overheating of heads when firing high density ink levels

  • If you run backlit film on a Z6100 you would certainly have found a limit to the length of media you can run without the necessity for the printer to go through a cycle down/cycle up to prevent overheating. HP have improved how the head fires eliminating the overheating thus allowing long unattended print on all media types with the HP Designjet Z6200.

Improved image quality with new firmware optimising

  • HP continues to strive to achieve the optimal print quality and have managed to improve this with the new optimised firmware improving how the HP Z6200 printer operates.

Bidirectional communication enhancements.

  • Information and feedback is vital to remote control and efficient usage of any device. HP has improved the information reporting and visibility across the network making the control and feedback from the HP designjet Z6200 printer ideal for busy production environments.

For more information on the visit this link: HP Designjet Z6200

CWE Solutions announce Scottish Signage Open Days

CWE Solutions today announced that it will showcase a range of large-format printers for the first time in Scotland at an open house on 20th and 21st June at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall (register online at www.cwesolutions.co.uk/scottishopen).

An exclusive cashback promotion of up to £3,000 will be available to those customers purchasing an HP printer from the extensive product line-up at the show. As well as the HP Scitex FB500 and LX850 Industrial Printers, these will include the two latest HP Latex solutions, the HP Designjet L26500 and L28500 Printers; and the HP Designjet Z6200 Photo Printer.

“Visitors will get to see the latest large-format printers first-hand and one of the open house highlights will be a textile printing demonstration using Latex technology,” said Anne Sharp, HP category and marketing manager, UK and Ireland. “In addition, the cashback promotion will be a nice treat to customers coming to the show and purchasing on the day. The offer will also be redeemable against certain other large-format printers in our portfolio up to 31st July.”

The new HP Designjet Latex printers are capable of handling a broader range of indoor and outdoor signage applications with better durability than eco-solvent inks. The Latex Inks provide an odourless and a consistent and reliable performance across a variety of substrates, including textiles.

Experts from CWE Solutions, an HP Gold Preferred Partner and a UK reseller for HP Designjet and Scitex Industrial Printers, will be at the event to demonstrate the large-format technology and to answer questions from visitors. Presentations on both days will discuss how print service providers (PSPs) can make use of the sign and display solutions to increase their business opportunities.

” The CWE Solutions Scottish open days will be the perfect opportunity for printing and signage companies based in Scotland and northern England to see the latest innovations in large format printing equipment,” said Peter Winter, marketing manager at CWE Solutions. “They will also get to see examples of signage, banners and POS displays, printed on all kinds of substrates that demonstrate the amazing applications achievable with the large-format printers.”

The very latest additions to HP’s growing latex printing portfolio – the 2.64m (104in)-wide HP Designjet L28500 Printer delivers speeds up to 70 percent faster than the Designjet L25500 Printer, while the 1.55m (61in) HP Designjet L26500 Printer is ideal for customers entering the growing soft-signage market.

The 3.2m (126in) HP Scitex LX850 Industrial Printer delivers maximum versatility and productivity with multiple workflow features, including dual-roll, roll-to-free fall and roll-to-collector handling, and an ink collector.

The HP Scitex FB500 Industrial Printer is a robust and versatile device enabling indoor and outdoor applications using both rigid and flexible media. With 1.63m-wide printing at speeds of up to 37m2/hr, and optional white ink capability, the HP Scitex FB500 is ideal for PSPs who want to expand into new markets.

Completing the product line-up at the open house, the HP Designjet Z6200 Photo Printer uses HP Vivid Photo Inks to deliver photo-quality prints at 2,400dpi and versatility for indoor applications from line drawings to photographic output to signage.

Also on display will be finishing lines from Summa and Neolt.

To register for the Open House event please go to www.cwesolutions.co.uk/scottishopen.

CWE Solutions wins three prestigious HP Partner of the year awards

Graham De Kock at HP Awards

Highly regarded as the UK’s largest and leading reseller of HP Designjet latex printers, CWE Solutions has strengthened its premium market position by scooping three Partner of the Year awards during the recent Channel Awards ceremony event in London.

The company enjoyed an evening of great success at the HP Designjet UK and Ireland 2011 Channel Awards, scooping the awards for Sign & Display Partner of the Year, Graphics Partner of the Year, and System Sales Partner of the Year.

CWES Sales Manager Graham De Kock attended the event and was awarded the three prizes, which were all based on sales of HP printers and consumables.

Mr De Kock said: “It was an amazing event, and it was such an honour to accept not one but three awards on behalf of CWE Solutions. We work hard to be the best in our sector, advising clients on the right printing solution for them, and providing an ongoing support service too. To be recognised for our efforts like this is just fantastic.”

The first award presented to CWES was the Sign & Display Partner of the Year, in recognition for the sales of HP Designjet L25500, HP Scitex LX Series and HP Scitex FB Series printers.

This was soon followed by the Graphics Partner of the Year award, given to CWES because of the strong HP Designjet Z Series printer sales. Award number three was the System Sales Partner of the Year status, presented for the sales within the “Wide Format and Grand Printing Sector” including hardware, consumables and care packs.

The triple awards ensure a great start to the New Year for CWE Solutions. The company intends to build on this success during 2012, and has, as a sign of continued growth for the business, recently taken on two new print professionals – Mark Hollingsworth is the new Operations Manager and Ioanna Xenophantes, Internal Account Manager.

HP presents latest latex printers at Fespa Digital on extended stand

HP will use Fespa Digital for the first showing at a major international exhibition of its Designjet L28500 and HP Designjet L26500 latex printers.

In a display that extends beyond the exhibition hall (Hall 3, Stand G5), HP will present a range of its printers for flexible and rigid applications both on its stand and at its GSB Experience Centre in nearby San Cugat. Visitors to the stand will find examples of new applications that can enable print service providers (PSPs) to develop new revenue streams and grow their businesses.?

HP will also be demonstrating its full sign and display portfolio (including the new HP Scitex FB7600 and TJ8600 industrial presses and HP Scitex XP series printers) at its GSB Experience Centre to which there will be a shuttle service throughout the show.??The 2.64m (104in) HP Designjet L28500 printer, launched in November, delivers speeds up to 70% faster than the HP Designjet L25500 printer, while the 1.55m (61in) HP Designjet L26500 is ideal for customers entering the growing soft-signage market.??Also on show from the HP latex printing range is the established 3.2m (126in) HP Scitex LX850. Along with the latex printers will be information and advice to help PSPs reduce their environmental footprints.??Among other printers on the stand will be: the HP Scitex FB700 printer, HP Designjet Z6200 photo printer with HP Vivid Photo Inks and HP Designjet Z5200?

A video will focus on the capabilities and versatility of the HP Scitex FB7600 to enable PSPs to evaluate its potential for their businesses. Delivering power production capabilities with speeds up to 95 full boards per hour and a new POP print mode that images 55 full boards per hour with indoor quality, the HP Scitex FB7600 Industrial Press offers a variety of enhancements to accelerate throughput on a wide range of flexible and rigid media.

Quality printing with CWE Solutions

With the way technology is developing at such an expediential rate and carrying such a force in our day-to-day lives, it is an unthinkable idea that businesses might not be using high quality printers for the production of optimum quality work. In design there is no second best – if you can’t stay at the forefront of your industry in terms of technology, you can consider yourself far too behind!

Everyone knows that the cost of printing these days can be astronomical when it comes to using outside sources such as print & design shops. This is often thought to be a quick-way to circumvent the necessity of purchasing printing tools. However, once you factor in the cost per page alone it is enough to make your head spin at how much you spend in the long run. Think about all the extras you get charged for from colour printing, graphics, additional pages etc. It’s a nightmare in living colour.

So what are the options available to you as a business?

Well, first of all, you should be looking for ways to cut down on your expenses. Most design firms will already have invested in their own large format printers or wide format printers. There are however businesses that may have just started or may have just started up or businesses looking to expand into the field of design and/or printing that have yet to make their mark. Whatever the case may be for you, be sure to invest in your equipment wisely.

CWE Solutions is an hp preferred partner, and our experience in this area is substantial. When it comes to recommending businesses the finest quality printing tools we usually suggest such models as the HP Designjet L25500 printer and the HP Designjet Z6200. You can read about these models in more detail by clicking on the links.

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Ask yourself what you need to get out of a quality printer. If you need it for the purposes of design and photo work then you must make sure that you have the right model for the job. For specific photo printing solutions our HP Designjet Z3200 is the ideal choice that delivers long lasting, gallery-quality prints in black & white & colour.

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There is such a wide range of options open to a business that fall under the category of high quality printing solutions from the Hewlett-Packard stable including the UV Curable and the Production Indoor ranges, to Epsom’s Stylus Pro range, each providing their own unique benefits to a business, depending on their needs and wants.

To browse our complete collections of large format printers, wide format printers, latex and photo and proofing ranges, CLICK HERE. If you would like advice on what kind of printer you need for your business you can always Contact Us for direct one-to-one advice.

On the cutting edge of images – HP Designjet Z6200

The HP Designjet Z6200 is a self-proclaimed “workhorse in disguise.” It’s designed for the very purposes of boosting productivity with its high-performance and top quality photo printing.

CWE Solutions believes in supplying cutting edge technology to create cutting edge images. Our experience as an HP reseller has taught us that HP models are some of the best in terms of maintaining high production levels and optimising print quality.

So what will it offer you in terms of business efficiency?

The HP Z6200 photo printer is our particular photo printer of choice for today’s blog simply because it is the fastest in its class helping to turn around your orders in record time. To the point, you lose no time when operating it, and time, in business, is always of the essence.

If you have deadlines to meet you need assurances that the technology you are working with is a helping hand, particularly in times of “crisis.” When things are not running smoothly, you need to know that the only thing you can count on that will run smoothly is the HP Designjet Z6200 printer.

High quality in quick-smart time is an invaluable commodity to have at your disposal allowing you to work productively and comfortably – the higher the productivity the more likely you are to bring in new print jobs.

What will it offer clients/customers?

HP technology is unrivalled when it comes to printing. The HP Z6200 gives print-to-print colour accuracy on different substrates easily taking on what would otherwise be tough photo printing challenges. Clients will be satisfied that there are very few limits to what can be achieved through its use.

The biggest benefit for clients and customers is the versatility on offer. With environmentally friendly HP Vivid Photo Inks top photo-quality prints are a viable option as is the opportunity to produce remarkable black and white images and impressive backlits. The HP Designjet Z6200 makes it easier to tile images together too. It delivers perfect results every time.

As an HP reseller, CWE Solutions highly recommends this particular model from the HP range. There’s no need to make trade-off’s here. “The Workhorse” enables a business to offer outstanding photo image quality in good time.

If you would like to know more about the HP Designjet Z6200 photo printer please Contact Us or continue to browse our site for more options.

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UK launch of the HP designjet Z6200 continues at the SWPP

The Society of Wedding and Portrait Photographers

Large format digital printer specialists CWE Solutions, who now also incorporate DCP Solutions, will be in attendance at the SWPP (Society of Wedding & Portrait Photographers) Convention with the latest technology available in digital print today.

The brand new HP Designjet Z6200 will take centre stage, where a team of HP experts will be running workshops during each day on how the new printer can benefit your photography business. The new printer boasts higher speeds than its predecessor and a wider colour gamut, especially Chromatic red and deeper blacks for stunning image quality.

The stand continues The Colour Wide Experience theme; offering visitors a chance to compare, gather information and choose which wide format printer bests suits their business and budgetary requirements. These include a range of HP Designjets, the Latex L25500 printer and the new Epson range including the Stylus Pro 4900, Stylus Pro 9900 and Stylus Pro 9700.

The three day Trade Show spans Friday 14th to 1 Sunday 16th January and is a gathering of who’s who in the photographic industry, eager to show you the latest in technology and design. CWE Solutions will have on the stand a team of experienced staff to demonstrate all areas of the printer capabilities and take you through the new technology. Stand offers and deals will also be available throughout the show.

Visit us at the SWPP Convention, 14-16th January 2011 at Novotel London West, Hammersmith.

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