Image Reports - August September 2022

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Technology | What to Watch

FOCUSING ON THE FINDINGS IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE NEWLY PUBLISHED IMAGE REPORTS WIDTHWISE SURVEY 2022 WE ASKED A NUMBER OF MANUFACTURERS HOW THE FINDINGS REFLECT WHAT THEY’RE SEEING WITHIN THEIR OWN COMPANIES AND IN THE WIDER MARKET - AND HOW THEY ARE TACKLING KEY ISSUES FLAGGED UP BY THE POLL. If you get your hands/eyes on a copy of the Image Reports Widthwise Report 2022 (just out and available to download for free at www.imagereportsmag.co.uk/ widthwise) you’ll get a full analysis of the data supplied from the 201 UK/Ireland companies that took part in the poll earlier this year. That data showed that more than a third of those large-format print providers who took part have no technical issues with their wide-format kit, which is great, but it means the other two thirds obviously do have issues - 22.39% flagged up ink and media reliability issues, 15.42% machine reliability, 14.93% workflow/system integration issues, and 11.44% colour management concerns. From a technology development and adoption perspective, it’s also worth noting that when asked if they intend to invest in the Internet of Things (eg. automation, AI, remote diagnostics) in the year ahead, almost three-quarters (74.63%) said ‘no’. Only 5.97% said a decided ‘yes’. We gave a number of the sector’s manufacturers/ suppliers these findings and asked for their responses. Here’s what they had to say… AGFA Paul Fitch, sales manager UK/Ireland, Agfa UK The findings are in-line with what we hear when talking to professionals in the wide-format market. Agfa’s strengths is to offer solutions. Colour management is in our DNA as we have more than 150 years of experience in the graphic industry. Our R&D teams stay up-to-date to the worries and concerns, but also to the needs in the field. In close coordination, we can thus offer help quickly. ANTALIS Paul Duffy, visual communication business development manager In my experience, issues with machinery, media and ink compatibility tend to be more prevalent just after the installation of a new machine, or with a new user unfamiliar with the technology, media and applications - things that often can be overcome by comprehensive training. Antalis’ technical experts are on hand to help users of all experience levels and to provide support in diagnosing issues and finding solutions. We first look at the media selection to ensure compatibility with the printer, or the intended application if the reported issue has arisen after fitting. If it is print-related, we look at the printer, ink type and Rip settings including colour management, offering

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