In addition to a range of OKI Data systems, the PDS team also highlighted newer technologies from Mutoh and Duplo, joined by reps from all three companies to help demonstrate the products. “We have been working with PDS for quite some time and they add an additional layer of expertise to help their customers get more out of the products,” says Mark Price, Regional Sales Manager, OKI Data.
A few of the key OKI Data products at the open house included the C900 series of digital printing systems, uniquely based on LED imaging for strong colour reproduction. In addition to the traditional four-colour C900 model, PDS also showcased the recently introduced C942, which prints at up 50 pages per minute, and holds a fifth colour channel for printing white. The C900 series also now includes the C941e and C931e models to print CMYK plus white and clear toner. The systems handle a range of media types, including polyester, magnets and banners, and stocks weighing up to 360 gsm.
PDS also featured OKI’s proColor C711DW with optional die-cutting and lamination, which turns the continuous-feed, entry-level machine into a complete label printing system. The proColor C711DW prints roll labels at up to 25 feet (7.6 metres per minute) and full–colour cut sheets at up to 34 pages per minute.
Mutoh’s Matt Bartlett, Regional Sales Manager for Canada, discussed the company’s new Valuejet 426UF inkjet system aimed at promotional applications like printing on pens, phone cases, golf balls and awards. The 19 x 13-inch tabletop, UV-LED printer – with vacuum table – can accommodate 3D objects of up to 2.75 inches thick.
PDS also featured Duplo’s DC-616, among other Duplo systems, with slitting, cutting, creasing and perforating tools for short-run toner work. The DC-616 is designed to eliminate white borders and prevent toner cracking on colour documents. It can finish a range of full-bleed digital applications like greeting cards, invitations, brochures, book covers, photos, and 24-up business cards without the need for additional modules. The DC-616 can process up to six slits, 25 cuts, and 20 creases in a single pass.
The PDS event also featured several Toronto sports door prizes provided by OKI with Chuck Gilder from ID Technology winning Toronto Raptors playoff tickets; Bruno Carrer from OPTIPrint Services receiving Blue Jay Tickets; and Mary Seenath from Offset Reproductions winning Maple Leafs tickets.
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