01732 759725 26 WHAT'S NEW Photo and fine-art printer A new 17-inch photo and fine-art production printer, designed to meet the needs of professional photographers looking to increase productivity without compromising on quality, has been announced by Epson. The new model combines the advanced technology of the Epson SC-P700/P900 with the recognised flexibility and production capability of the Epson SC-P5000. The SC-P5300 delivers enhanced usability and functionality through a range of advanced features. The printer offers four ways of loading different media, including a production paper cassette, an integrated roll unit, automatic cutting system and a dedicated MK/PK channel for use with different media surfaces to save time and ink. The printer is also fully Wi-Fi enabled, allowing unrestricted printer installation anywhere, and Wi-Fi direct print, while configuration and operation are managed via an intuitive 4.3-inch colour LCD touchscreen which was successfully introduced with the SC-P7/9500. The Epson Cloud Solution PORT(ECSP), along with all of Epson’s latest software, is also supported to improve printer fleet management, productivity and control. www.epson.co.uk Focus On: What’s New AI-powered smart mesh router The new AQUILA PRO AI AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 Smart Mesh Router (M30) from D-Link is engineered to address Wi-Fi users’ three most common pain points: coverage, speed, and reliability. Featuring a built-in AI algorithm, the AQUILA PRO AI M30 boasts an elegant, wall-mountable design to blend seamlessly with any décor and accommodates five internal antennas, providing enhanced three-dimensional 360-degree coverage. The router complies with the latest WPA3 encryption and IEC 62443-4-1 standards, safeguarding the network against unauthorised access. It also offers parental controls and separate guest networks to ensure the security of all home Wi-Fi devices. https://eu.dlink.com Paessler launches Qbilon Paessler AG, the IT monitoring specialist best known for the monitoring software Paessler PRTG has launched Qbilon in the UK. Qbilon provides a platform for automatically capturing and analysing data and optimising hybrid IT landscapes. Qbilon’s technology is centred around observability that is designed to identify the unknown unknowns in IT infrastructure. It is specially designed to carry out architecture mining meaning that the software connects to third-party tools to investigate information and data from sources such as AWS or Azure, IT monitoring and management solutions like Paessler PRTG or Dynatrace, and virtualisation tools like vSphere. www.paessler.com Automation focused The RICOH Pro VC80000 builds on the success of the RICOH Pro VC70000 and is designed to produce exceptional quality direct mail, colour books, catalogues, magazines, and commercial print applications on coated media up to 300gsm. A unique family of software and hardware tools delivers increased automation of production, print quality control and communication with many AI, machine learning, and data analysis features that ensure predictable and repeatable output with minimal operator intervention. The smallest machine in its class, with a full duplex engine measuring less than ten metres, it incorporates the latest generation ink and temperature controlled inkjet heads. It introduces a number of groundbreaking technologies that achieve a maximum resolution of 1200 x 1200dpi, a maximum speed of 150mpm – creating a 50% increase in production output compared to previous generation presses – and focuses on maximising productivity to drive down the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). The RICOH Pro VC80000 is supported by Ricoh’s portfolio of brand agnostic software, including RICOH ProcessDirector automated end to end workflow management solution designed to capture, transform and manage information and processes in ways that can help achieve 100% output integrity, RICOH Auto Color Adjuster which provides precise colour management and matching capability without the need for a colour specialist, and FusionPro to handle all personalised communication needs – which drive efficiency and a stronger return on investment. www.ricoh.co.uk
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