Monday, December 30, 2013

GO Wide: GO F-24 Small Format UV Flatbed Printer

Is flatbed bed size important?  At 24-inches by 18-inches, the bed of the GO F-24 UV flatbed printer offers one of the largest sizes of any professional flatbed printer under 24-inches. For the purposes of comparison, the image shows the full size of the F-24 vs. the Mimaki UJF-6042, the Roland LEF-20, the DCS 1024UV. As you will note, the F-24 offers 432 sq. inches, the UJF offers 396 sq. inches, the LEF-20 offers 260 sq. inches and the...

Thursday, December 19, 2013

Metalnox QuickLook Book Catalog Now Available

Graphics One is pleased to release its latest QuickLook Book covering the Metalnox line of industrial heat presses, calendars and ancillary products. The catalog is 20 pages and contains information covering Metalnox and dye sub / transfer technology. The QuickLook Book can be accessed at: Metalnox QuickLook PDF (PDF version) or Metalnox QuickLook Catalog (for online catalog).&nb...

Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Sawgrass's ChromaBlast-R Cotton Transfer System / Ink a Threat to DTG?

Several weeks ago Sawgrass announced the release of a new cotton transfer ink for Ricoh Printers called ChromaBlast-R. This announcement is a really interesting twist to the world of DTG and to the world of transfers. Of course Sawgrass had previously announced a solution for specific EPSON printers, but the inclusion of pigement ink for RICOH print engines gives them a strategic advantage. The reason for this is there are so many different brands...

Tuesday, December 3, 2013

OKI Data Americas Announces Line of Transfer Media for Use with pro920WT and 711WT Digital Color Printers

Earlier this year OKI Data Americas announced the availability of a new and broader range of transfer media offerings approved for use with the OKIpro920WT and 711WT digital color printers – the GO FlipIt 2.0 line and the GO UNO line. These two lines of transfer papers were thoroughly vetted and selected based on their ease of use, exceptional print quality and ability to deliver bright white transfers, together with...

Friday, November 22, 2013

GO Metalnox EL 600 Swingaway Heat Press: The Movie

GO's Metalnox EL 600 Swingaway Heat Press has quickly become a standard for garment decorating with the OKI and GO UNO LED transfer printers for t-shirt and garment printing applications. In the video below you will see a very good overview of why a user should choose a swingaway heat press over a clam heat press. ...

Saturday, November 16, 2013

GO's F-24 Small Format UV Printer: Go Wide. Go Deep. Go Fast. See the Movie.

GO's new F-24 UV LED Small Format Printer was on full display during the recent SGIA Show in Orlando Florida as you will see in this video. As we say Go Wide, Go Deep, Go Fast for the best value in small format UV industrial printing. An overview is: Go Wide: 24"x18" Go Deep: 10" deep gantry  Go Fast: Up to 100 square per hour More information is available at: goo.gl/PJHo21. ...

Saturday, November 9, 2013

EPSON SureColor SC F2000 Ink and Other Consumable Pricing

Seems that EPSON has now published North American list pricing for the EPSON SureColor F2000 Ink and other consumables. The initial indication is the 600 ml ink cartridges are priced $229.50 each (CMYKW). The EPSON Pre-treatment solution has a list price of $679.95 and comes in a 20 liter bottle (mixed 1-1) for a total of 40 liters. A white ink cleaning cartridge is $19.95 and the special Print Head Cleaning Kit is $94.95 and must be used every 1000 images. List pricing for the toner cartridges for the GO UNO, OKI 711WT and OKI pro920WT are as...

Friday, November 8, 2013

Saturday, November 2, 2013

GO's Business Goes to the Dog (s)

Graphics One announces a new mascot and part time guard dog, Bugsy Badalyan. Bugsy whose owner is David Badlayan, GO's West Coast Sales Manager, has been coming to GO's office since he was a baby. During that time we have started using Bugsy in our product reviews and have also used him as a part time guard dog, when he's not sleeping. According to David Badalyan," Bugsy is an English Bull Dog who has been training everyone at GO on how to...

Friday, October 18, 2013

Wider, Deeper and Faster: GO F-24 Small Format UV Flatbed Printer

We will show the GO F-24 and have already enhanced the overall capabilities of this unit. An overview is: Wider -The F-24 bed size is actually 24-inches x 17.77-inches which means you can print up to the edge of 18-inches. Deeper -The gantry depth is 10-inches which means our gantry is the deepest of any UV flatbed under 24-inches in width. Faster -The F-24 images at over 100 sq feet per hour. Applications--Promo and Signage -Our focus at SGIA will be on the promotional market where we will show jigs holding golf balls, bottle openers...

Tuesday, October 15, 2013

GO to Exhibit Wide Array of New Products at SGIA

One week from tomorrow, SGIA opens in Orlando, Florida. Specialty printers from around the world will convene at the Orange County International Exhibition Center and Graphics One will be there in full force with a full complement of new products. During SGIA GO will exhibit the following products in booth 2482: GO e-UV System--Turn an eco printer into a UV roll-to-roll printer for only $4,995 GO F-24 UV Printer--GO Fast, GO Wide. New 24-inch by 16-inch UV printer GO UNO and OKI 920WT--Professional high speed transfer printers Metalnox u-Show...

Thursday, October 10, 2013

Twelve Reasons You Should be Interested in GO's New e-UV Ink

Convert an eco printer to UV for $4,995? Really? Here's twelve reasons:  Convert virtually any eco-solvent roll-to-roll printer to UV roll-to-roll for only $4,995 Compatible with standard eco-solvent printers with EPSON print heads Lower carbon footprint than eco-solvent or latex Incredible image quality and elongation for image flexibility Superior UV stability and ultra strong adhesion Ink consumption up to 30% less UV curing lamp last for the life of the printer (up to 10,000 hours) Low power consumption Image usable immediately...

Wednesday, October 2, 2013

GO to Launch F-24 UV LED High Speed Flatbed at SGIA in October

Orlando, Florida will be the site of the launch of GO's new 24-inch high speed UV flatbed launch. This is an exciting launch with our first foray into the promotional and industrial UV market space. With the ability to print on many surfaces at the highest speed for any UV printer under 24-inches, the F-24 is a valuable addition to anyone needing on-demand printing on virtually any 24-inch by 16-inch substrate. The F-24 offers many capabilities only...

Thursday, September 19, 2013

The "Big E" (Epson) Enters the Direct-To-Garment T-Shirt Printing Market--Welcome SureColor SC-F2000

The Big E--Epson--seem to be entering all segments of digital imaging and now have a new product called the SureColor SC-F2000 Direct-to-Garment printer. Additionally the pricing of the new SureColor SC-F2000 starts at around $20,000 and for dark and black does not include the pre-coater which costs an added $6,000. Shipping in October of this year, the SureColor SC-F2000, offers either dual CMYK or CMYK plus White imaging for t-shirt and garment...

New GO Metalnox Calandra CMD 1800 Calendar--$44,995

With the announcement of the newly shipping Metalnox Calandra CMD 1800, one would think the price is higher. In fact the pricing has been lowered to $44,995 from their previous unit which had a list of $54,995. Following are ten capabilities featured on the CMD 1800: No break system in case of power failure. The machine continues to operate to protect the machine and the pieces being imaged.  Fabric tensioning system keeps fabric in right...

Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Metalnox Announces New 28"x39" Dual Shuttle Heat Press--Only $8,495

Metalnox is at it again with the launch of their new PTS 950 Basic.  The Metalnox PTS 950 Basic is a semi automatic dual platen press with each platen measuring 28"x39" at a list price of $8,495. Further the pressing is actually accomplished using a pneumatically controlled press for consistent all over pressing. Manufactured in the Americas, the PTS 950 Basic starts shipping this month.  An overview of the GO...

New GO Metalnox EL 800 Heat Press Now Shipping

Graphics One recently announced the availability of the GO Metalnox EL 800 20"x28" pull-out drawer manual heat press. Manufactured in the Americas, the EL 800 price at $2,795 offers one of the best values in large format heat presses.  The GO Metalnox EL 800 is a cost effective manual drawer type heat press that maintains a high level of quality and is an ideal press for production. The heat press frame, cast in aluminum, is lightweight, durable,...

Monday, August 12, 2013

SEPIAX "Direct;to-Anything" Water Based Resin Inks--Ten Facts

Graphics One has been offering SEPIAX Ink for a number of years now. In the next month we will have some exciting news regarding a new print-and-cut device which will feature the use of SEPIAX. We believe this will be a major new capability, for those who are doing garment transfers, especially for those who are concerned about using eco-solvent inks for doing garment transfers. A recent article on solvent inks in Digital Output magazines stated,...

Friday, July 12, 2013

New Pro Starter Large Format Dye Sub System--$11,995

With the launch of the GO Metalnox EL 800 Swing Away Heat Press, we now have a new entry level large format dye sub system at an amazing price of $11,995 for the complete system. When combined with the GO RIO 900X four color printer from Mutoh, the system offers an unbeatable value. The GO RIO 900X “Pro” Starter Bundle includes:• Complete Professional Starter Dye Sub System at Great Price Point• 44-inch 4-Color High Performance GO RIO 900X Dye Sub...

Thursday, July 11, 2013

GO Metalnox u-Shoe Heat Press for Shoe Transfers

The GO Metalnox line expands with a unique new addition not available from other heat press  manufacturers. The u-Shoe Heat Press for shoes is the first heat press developed specifically for imaging to shoes. The main application for this new shoe press is for shoe personalization. Just imagine being able to print whatever name, number, image you would like to transfer to shoes using the GO UNO or OKI pro920WT printer and then transferring...

Saturday, July 6, 2013

GO at NBM Long Beach 2013 Booth 119

Long Beach California will be the site of NBM Long Beach from July 18-20. During the show GO will exhibit some very interesting new products and ideas at Booth 119, including: New u-Shoe Personalization System New Starter Dye Sub System New EL 800 and Shoe Heat Presses New Media Which Acts Like a Magnet for Virtually Any Substrate Mutoh 1638W with Eight Color NeoTack Inks PC 36 Print-and-Cut Unit 2 for 1 920 Printer Bundle And...Much More ...

Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Make It. Market It. A Full Garment Production and Marketing System Featuring the OKI pro920WT

Graphics One is pleased to announce a complete garment production and marketing system for those wishing to enter the transfer business. In conjunction with Graphics One, Oki Data have launched the 2 for 1 Printer Plan. The 2 For 1 Printer Plan provides a free OKI C711G with the purchase of an OKI pro920WT printer. With the new 2 For 1 Super Bundle, you can not only image all types of transfers, but can image all the advertising sheets, door...

Wednesday, May 29, 2013

OKI Transfer Printers Versus Anajet and Brother DTG Direct-to-Garment Printers

Many of our customers have looked at other technologies for producing on-demand t-shirts or garments and have inquired as to the major differences between LED transfer products as compared to Anajet and Brother direct-to-garment (dtg) printers. We have compiled an overview of the differences between LED and DTG imaging. The major advantages of the OKI transfer technologies are as follows: Lower Cost for Printers and Toner Faster Printing Speed Virtually No Maintenance Cost Ability to Work with Far More Fabric Types Compatability with Material...

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

GO and OKI Data Announce New 2 For 1 Printer Plan--Buy an OKI pro920WT and Receive a C711G Printer-FREE!

Starting immediately GO and OKI have announced a new promotion which offers a free OKI C711G printer with the purchase of an OKI pro920WT. An overview of this plan is as follows: Two Production Printers for the Price of One--$7,495 (Free C711G Printer!) • First Complete Transfer and Marketing Solution • Produces Dark, Black, Light, White Garments, Transfers, and Marketing Materials • Includes OKI Toner (CMYW) and (CMYK) Starter Set • OKI C711G Printer Lists at $1,295--FREE For added information please go to:  http://goo.gl/wK...

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

GO MiniMax Contour Cutter Featured in SnapGuide

What are the steps needed to use a combination of the GO UNO LED Transfer Printer and GO's new MiniMax 16-inch Contour Cutter? We have the answer.  Featured in our latest SnapGuide, all you have to do is follow the instructions step-by-step instructions at: http://goo.gl/33Bxi. Following the step-by-step pictorial makes it an easy process to both image and then cut the transfer piece and transfer properly. Although this pictorial is showing the GO UNO, the same process applies to using the OKI pro920WT or the OKI...

Thursday, April 25, 2013

New Dye Sub Printers from GO: Mutoh VJ 1638W HD PRO and Mutoh VJ 1624W HD PRO

Based on the Mutoh ValueJet 1624W and 1638W Dye Sub Printers, GO is pleased to announce a professional upgrade to these units which is only available through the GO and its partners. The new Mutoh ValueJet 1624W and 1638W units are now upgraded to HD PRO versions. The VJ 1624W HD PRO and VJ 1638W HD PRO feature a professional heavy duty media handling system along with an industrial version of Wasatch SoftRIP and GO's NeoTack Dye Sub Ink. This...

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

GO Ships New Heat Press: GO Metalnox EL 600

GO Metalnox EL 600 Heat Press During our recent training session an announcement was made regarding GO migrating over to our new GO Metalnox EL 600 16"x20" heat press.  As most are aware, using a heat press for dye sublimation is much less demanding than using a heat press for transfers. The reason for this is that dye sublimation is using heat, not as much pressure for imaging to the garment. Conversely when doing a transfer it is...

Saturday, April 20, 2013

GO Hosts Training Session on OKI pro920WT and GO UNO Transfer Systems.

Many of our distribution partners participated recently in our online session conducted by Eleni Barefoot regarding successfully producing garments and t-shirts using the OKI pro920WT, GO FlipIt 2.0 transfer paper and the new GO Metalnox EL 600 16x20 high pressure unit. Additionally, Eleni covered the GO UNO along with the GO UNO Transfer paper and the EL600 as a total package. As part of this session, GO also launched the GO Metalnox EL 600 Heat...

Monday, April 1, 2013

ISA 2013 Here We Come

Would you let this motley crew load your truck? Eddie Herrera, David Badalyan, David Campos and Diego Herrera packing yesterday for the ISA 2013 Show in Las Vegas. (Kerby was in the office working on printer...

Thursday, March 28, 2013

Wasatch and Graphics One Team to Profile GO NeoTack for Use with Mutoh VJ 1638W Dye Sub Printer

Recently Graphics One hosted Wasatch to profile GO's NeoTack Dye Sub Ink for use with Mutoh's 1638W Dye Sub Printer. The challenge with the new ink is to profile NeoTack CMYK (Super Black) with three neon colors--Neon Red, Neon Yellow and Neon Blue-with Orange without sacrificing speed or quality. Richard and Kerby successfully completed a number of ICC profiles of our Neon Dye Sub colors and also enhanced our Super Black dye sub ink results. The results have been astonishing. We are able to print at full speed 360x360--approximately 1000 sq...

Wednesday, March 27, 2013

GO to Launch New 36-inch Print-and-Cut at ISA

Here is a Sneak Peak at one of the fantastic new products GO will launch.Yes, the GO EcoColor is a true Print-and-Cut inkjet. Here is an overview: •Integrated Printer and Cutter •EPSON Printhead Technology •4 Color Eco-Solvent or SEPIAX Capable •Market Leading Eco-solvent Ink •Media Size Up to 36-inches •Cutting Speed Up to 24 ips •Extended Triple Heating System with Dryer •Printing Speed Up to 95 Sq ft •Industry Leading Cut-and-Print RIP •X-Rite Color Management Tools Not only will the...

Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Six Reasons You Should Try GO NeoTack Dye Sub Ink

What's the big deal you ask? Why should you consider GO's new NeoTack Dye Sublimation Ink. Here's six major reasons you do not want to miss NeoTack: 1. Twelve Outrageous Colors Including Neon Yellow, Neon Red, Neon Blue, CMYK, Super Black Lc, Lm, Orange and Blue. 2. Electric Neon Colors Offer Color Vibrancy and Fluorescence Not Achievable by Other Dye Sub Inks. 3. Vibrant Pop with Neon Colors Combined with  Four, Six or Eight Color Set-up.  4. Patented Heat Activated Tack Provides Enhanced Tack for Ultra-Sharp Imaging. 5. Eliminates...

Tuesday, March 19, 2013

The 60s and 70s are Back-GO NeoTack and Black Lights!

We hope that you have a chance to read about our GO NeoTack dye sub ink, and who would have guessed GO NeoTack offers even more features. Not only does GO NeoTack offer twelve outrageous colors (including three neon colors), enhanced tack, ultra-sharp edges, but our neon colors also offer true black light ready glow-in-the-dark imaging. Our three neon dye sub ink colors, Neon Yellow, Neon Red and Neon Blue are ready made for your customers who need true fluorescence. GO NeoTack appear very bright under normal light and fluoresce under black light...

Tuesday, March 5, 2013

More FAQs on GO NeoTack Dye Sub Ink--How Does Tack Work?

Does NeoTack actually have tack in the ink?  Yes. GO NeoTack’s use of tack is patented and is the only dye sublimation ink to offer this capability. What impact does the tack have on the flowability of the ink?  GO NeoTack has been tested for the past twelve months and has completed internal certification for use with the most advanced EPSON printheads. Extensive long term testing ensures the runnability and no clog formulation of the ink. How does the tack work? GO NeoTack employs the use of a chemically inert nano-agent...

Saturday, March 2, 2013

GO NeoTack Dye Sub Ink Neon FAQs

What makes GO NeoTack different than other dye sublimation inks? GO NeoTack truly offers capabilities not offered by any other dye sublimation inks including:       Twelve Color Dye Sub Inkset Including Three Neon Colors       Neon Colors for Use in Either Composite or Spot Colors       Patented Enhanced Tack For Dye Sub Paper Cost Savings of Up to 25%               Crisp, Clean Imaging Due to Tack Capabilites       Color Gamut 30-40% Larger...

Monday, February 18, 2013

Graphics One Launches GO MaxCut 28 Contour Vinyl Cutter $1,295

GO MaxCut 28 With the ability to accept up to 28-inch wide rolls of media and 24-inch cutting, the MaxCut is the first of a new line of cutters Graphics One will offer. The new MaxCut 28 uses servo motor technology for fast cutting at 26 ips with "Ultra Smooth" cutting not offered by other cutters. The unit comes with a special version of FlexiStarter and offers value pricing at $1,295. Our initial units will ship with our MRS capability...