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 feet per hour, without any banding. Additionally, the colors pop and offer a density not seen in the market previously. The configuration is using Wasatch SoftRIP with Mutoh's VJ 1638W Dye Sub printer imaging GO NeoTack dye sub ink in an eight color mode. The density of the colors and the lack of banding makes this one of the best combinations we have seen in the market. Graphics One will be showing this configuration during the ISA show next week in Las Vegas.

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 new PC36 be offered with value pricing, but the operational costs will be 50% less than others currently offer. Our GO EcoColor Eco Ink 440 ml cassettes will be priced at $65! Please come see Graphics One at Booth Number 5116. 






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 Image Ghosting and Can Decrease Costs by Up to 25% Using Basic Dye Sub Paper.

6. Great Pricing at $125 per Liter InkPack or $65 per 500 ml InkPack.

To read the full story please go to: http://goo.gl/6qZgt

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 conditions.

To read the full story please go to: http://goo.gl/6qZgt

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 which is heat activated at 140 C when using standard heat presses, calendars or other heat units. Once heat is applied, chemical bonding occurs and the ink adheres to both the fabric and the paper.

Does the use of tack totally eliminate the need for tack paper? 
Not in all cases. With some fabrics there is not enough of fabric pile to create a strong bond. In such cases, we recommend testing to ensure tack paper is not needed. When using GO NeoTack without tack paper, a user can expect to save between 10-25% in paper costs.

Can NeoTack be used with tack dye sub paper?
Yes. When NeoTack is used with tack dye paper the user will have super tack capabilities. Users have been astounded with the crisp, clean lines and edges provided when using NeoTack with both standard and tack dye sub papers.

What is the use of tack paper and is there an extra cost for tack paper? 
Tack paper is used to eliminate ghosting or “double imaging” from the heating process. Generally tack dye sub paper is between 10-25% more expensive than normal dye sub paper.


What type of packaging is offered for GO NeoTack?
GO NeoTack is packaged in our InkPack mylar bags and used with our GO bulk ink system. The InkPacks come degassed and eliminate both contaminents and evaporation which occurs with open containers. GO’s InkPacks enhance the overall performance of our ink and are normally used with GO’s low cost bulk ink system.

What is the list price of GO NeoTack?
GO NeoTack’s List Price is $125 per liter and $65 per 500 ml bag.

Are the GO NeoTack inks covered by a patent license?
Yes. All dye sub inks offered by GO are licensed under U.S. Patent No. 5, 488,907.

Does GO offer any special bundles for changing over to GO NeoTack ink?
Yes. The NeoTack (4 Color) changeover costs includes the following items and is listed for $1,035
-Bulk Ink System
-One Liter CMYK Ink
-One Liter Flush
-Four uFill Cassettes
If an 8 color system, please add $310.

To read the full story please go to: http://goo.gl/6qZgt

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 with the Use of Neon Colors
  •       Hybrid Capabilities for Both Dye Sublimation and Direct-to-Fabric Imaging
  •       No Clog Formulation for All EPSON Printhead Based Printers
  •       Excellent UV Stability
How many dye sub ink colors are in the NeoTack family?
The GO NeoTack inkset offers twelve colors including traditional Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black, Light Cyan, Light Magenta, Neon Red, Neon Yellow, Neon Blue, Super Black, Orange and Violet.

What is the difference between fluo or fluorescent digital dye sub ink and GO's neon dye sub inks? 
The American Screen Printing Association defines fluorescent inks as special inks which contain extremely bright “neon” pigment colors. Within digitial dye sublimation the term fluorescent is used by different companies to mean different things. For example, Sawgrass Technologies offers fluorescent colors which are invisible in natural light, but become visible when exposed to a black light. Most other fluo dye sub inksets are recommended for spot color use only, such as Sensient, not for combining with other colors in their inkset. GO’s neon dye sub inks use neon pigments and offer the ability to image both spot and composite colors and with no black light needed to see the truly outrageous colors.  

Can GO's neon inks be used with the other colors in the inkset?
GO’s NeoTack can be used in both a spot color capacity and also to create composite colors. In fact, in a four color inkset users are astounded with the incredible range of colors produced by NeoTack ink.

Does NeoTack only come only in neon colors?
No. GO NeoTack has traditional CMYK inks as well as the added colors. There are a total of twelve colors.  

Can you use GO NeoTack Neon Colors with dye sub inks from other manufacturers?
We do not recommend it.  GO NeoTack is recommended only for use with the NeoTack family of dye sub inks.

Can neon inks impact a four color printer? 
Yes. We have users who use traditional CMK colors with Neon Yellow. The use of Neon Yellow when combined with traditional CMYK offers incredible neon Reds, Limes, and Yellows.

How much is the color gamut extended with the use of GO NeoTack Neon inks?
When using either 4, 6 or 8 color configurations with GO neon inks, a user can expect an expanded color gamut of between 30-40% greater than a standard dye sub inkset.

What is the difference between GO Super Black and GO Standard Black? 
Generally we recommend that users print with GO Super Black ink as it is provides a true deep black without any tints. In situations where lighter black is needed, we recommend using the standard black.

What is the shelf life of GO NeoTack?
Twelve months. 

Which printers work well with GO NeoTack Dye Sub Ink? 
GO NeoTack was developed for all printers using EPSON printheads and works especially well with Mutoh ValueJet 1628W, Mutoh ValueJet 1624W, Mutoh RJ-900X, and GO's AquaMax Dye Sub printers. 


What happens in a four color printer if neon yellow is being used and traditional yellow needs to be used (for example if you need a mustard yellow color)?
The simplest way to change the ink is to take out the neon color InkPack (or any other NeoTack color) and insert the replacement color InkPack. Once this new color is inserted we recommend printing a solid color of the replaced ink so that the old color ink will be printed out of the printer’s ink delivery system.

Are all twelve NeoTack colors compatible with each other?
Yes. The entire set of colors are compatible to each other, including the neon colors. 

To read the full story please go to: http://goo.gl/6qZgt

Monday, February 18, 2013

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

Contour Cutter with Server Motor
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 which uses a laser for cutting. In addition to our new 24-inch unit, GO will also offer our MaxCut 54 priced at $1,995 and MaxCut 68 at $2,995

The applications for this unit include heat transfer film cutting, vinyl cutting, window film cutting, print-n-cut cutting using either inkjet or OKI LED printers. 

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

GO MiniMax Desktop Cutter Coming--16-inch Contour Cutter with Servo Motor Only $995

Over the past many months we have been visited by and have visited a number of companies manufacturing contour cutters. After careful review we have been working with one manufacturer to develop a new line of cutters specifically to Graphics One's requirements. The first cutter to be offered will be the GO MiniMax, a 16-inch desktop contour cutter featuring servo smooth cut capabilities. Listed at only $995, the MiniMax offers great speed, high pressure and is bundled the cloud version of FlexiStarter software. Additionally, for the next two months GO will include the stand as well. A quick overview is as follows:
16-inch Professional Tabletop Vinyl Contour Cutter 
• Print-n-Cut System for the OKI and GO LED Transfer Printers
• Optical Laser Sensor System
• Up to 750 grams of Cutting Force
• Includes FlexiStarter Cloud Software

• Servo Motor Controlled for Smooth Contoured Cuts

Friday, February 8, 2013

Graphics One is On SnapGuide with "How to Make a T-shirt in Under 60 Seconds"

Graphics One has completed its first SnapGuide as you will see here: How To Make a T-shirt in Under 60 Seconds.

The fact that we can image a t-shirt or garment complete in under 60 seconds is amazing. Consider this: the printer images the transfer sheet in 2 seconds, the heat press takes 30-40 seconds and the t-shirt is complete and ready to sell or use. The printer which is used for this is the GO UNO LED Transfer printer listing for $2,195. Additionally our GO UNO Transfer Paper is unique in that the paper is "no cut, no weed" and is super easy to use. Add a heat press and you are in business. In fact Graphics One offers a complete "Start Your Own T-shirt / Garment Business" for only $2,995. This package includes all the equipment needed to start. For added information please go to: GO UNO LED Transfer Printer

Thursday, February 7, 2013

Graphics One Launches Mutoh ValueJet 1638W Dye Sub Printer with GO NeoTack Dye Sub Ink

  • With the launch of the new GO NeoTack Dye Sub ink, Graphics One is announcing the availability of the Mutoh ValueJet 1638W Dye Sub Printer with the new NeoTack ink. With the ability to print in 4, 6 or 8 color mode using dual printheads, GO's NeoTack Dye Sub Ink is a perfect fit for the VJ 1638 printer. With traditional CMYK NeoTack, a user can also work with the three neon colors, Neon Yellow, Neon Red and Neon Blue and then add one of the other five colors, including Orange or Blue. At a printing speed of up to 1,000 square feet per hour, the ValueJet 1638W printer is the fastest dye sub printer available at this price point. With the purchase of the 1638W, Graphics One will include its media handling system and its GO InkPack bulk ink system for 4,6 or 8 colors. Additionally, a special version of Wasatch is available as an option for inclusion with the printer. For added information please go to: Mutoh ValueJet 1638W Dye Sub Printer.

Wednesday, January 30, 2013

ISS Show with the Industry's Leading LED Transfer Printers for Garments and T-shirts

During the ISS Long Beach Show Graphics One exhibited the complete range of GO and OKI LED Transfer Printers for garments and t-shirts. Starting with the GO UNO LED Professional Transfer Printer, the first 11x17 CMYK printer developed specifically for transfers. Additionally, the OKI pro920WT and OKI 711WT LED Transfer Printers for dark and black garments and t-shirts was exhibited. For added information please go to www.graphicsone.com or for the OKI pro920WT please go to: OKI pro920WT.

Monday, January 28, 2013

GO Annnounces the New GO RIO 900X (Mutoh RJ-900X) Dye Sub Printer


One of the most successful printers we have launched in the history of Graphics One is about to be replaced with a new high speed GO RIO 900X printer. Based on Mutoh's RJ-900X, the new 44-inch printer offers blazing speed with the continued reliability found with the original GO RIO unit (of course the original unit was based on Mutoh's RJ-900). GO's pricing remains the same at $7,995 which includes the printer, take-up system, a starter set of GO NeoTack ink and GO's Bulk InkPack kit. For added information please go to: GO RIO 900X (Mutoh RJ-900X)

GO NeoTack--How Does Tack Work?

During the ISS show we had a number of possible users ask about how the patented tack works and what the implications are. The tack is comprised of an inert chemical that does not activate until the temperature reaches 140 C. At that point the tack activates and adheres to the fabric. This eliminates ghosting and issues associated with not using tack paper. 

Some have inquired as to whether the tack ink will completely replace tack dye sub paper and the answer is no. In some cases where the fabric density is limited, tack paper may be needed. In the case where tack paper is used with NeoTack ink, then the combined tack is the strongest tack available. At $125 per liter, GO NeoTack offers the best dye sublimation ink value in the market. 

Saturday, January 26, 2013

GO FlagMaster Offers Best Value for Direct-to-Fabric Imaging

At $34,995 the GO FlagMaster offers capabilities of systems costing far more. The 64-inch FlagMaster is fully integrated system and was developed for imaging soft signage and other applications needing dense direct-to-fabric printing. As with all direct systems, the printer is able to image to a wide variety of coated polyester fabrics. Many of our customers are using the FlagMaster to image tear drop or feather flags for outdoor signage. The FlagMaster comes complete with the printer, RIP, fixation system, fume buster, fabric and ink. For added information please go to: GO FlagMaster 64. 

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Sawgrass and Seiko EPSON Announcement--GO NeoTack Offers More Value

Sawgrass issued the following press release on January 18, 2013 regarding a licensing agreement between Seiko EPSON and Sawgrass. This press release was very interesting in that  Seiko EPSON made no comments in the release, but seemed to let their booth at ISS do the talking. 

Dye sublimation ink solutions provider Sawgrass Technologies, Inc., Charleston, S.C., and print technology company Seiko Epson Corporation of Japan announce that they have entered into a long term license agreement under which Epson, as an authorized Sawgrass licensee, will sell inks for sublimation imaging. The agreement is aimed at Epson printers and their patented piezo electric printheads to be used in the dye sublimation market.
Seiko Epson has extensively evaluated the Sawgrass global patent portfolio and signed a license agreement which allows them to legally enter the dye sublimation ink business with printers having a carriage width greater than 42 inches.
“We are very pleased to have a world class company like Seiko Epson enter into a license agreement,” says Nathan Hale, CEO of Sawgrass Technologies. “It is a validation of our hard work over the past 25 years and the innovation that is reflected in our growing intellectual property portfolio of more than 161 patents.”


During the ISS show there was much speculation about what this announcement really meant. From a Graphics One perspective the launch of our GO NeoTack patented ink offers capabilities that neither Sawgrass or EPSON offer, and our customers agree. Our NeoTack Dye Sub Ink offers tack with virtually unlimited colors, and at our standard GO value pricing. For added information about our NeoTack ink please click: GO NeoTack

Monday, January 21, 2013

Thanks for Great ISS Long Beach Show



Graphics One ended a very successful three day ISS Long Beach Show with dinner at our favorite "last night after-packing haunt, Rock Bottom Brewery." Shown from left to right is Kerby Bonilla, David Campos, Eddie Herrera, Eleni Barefoot, David Badaylan-Boof Captain, Miguel Turmero, Juan Carlos Clavijo and Christian Sam--a great team of people. 

During the show we showed our trio of industry leading LED transfer units the GO UNO LED Professional  t-shirt and garment transfer system, OKI pro920WT with white toner transfer system and OKI 711WT with white toner transfer system. In addition to our LED transfer systems, we launched our GO NeoTack Dye Sub ink, the first ink with tack and unlimited colors, our GO AquaMax dye sub printer, GO RIO Super Bundle, our GO Metalnox 8000AV PRO fully automatic industrial heat press and a variety of other ancillary products. 

The most important fact is if this show is any indication not only is the economy back, but our industry is going to have an outstanding year. 

Thursday, January 17, 2013

GO Metalnox Calandra Calendar 3-in-1 Announced

Graphics One has launched the Metalnox Calandra calendar in the Americas. Offering the capability to image cut sheets, dye sublimation roll-to-roll and direct transfer substrates makes this one of the most versatile calendars available. In fact it is one of the only calendars offering 3-in-1 capabilities. This unit is the leading calendar used throughout the Americas for heavy duty imaging by apparel factories. The unit comes with installation and one year onsite warranty (please ask for the details). An overview is:


• 71" 3-in-1 Calendar Heat Transfer 
• Cut Sheet, Roll-to-Roll and Direct-to-Transfer Calendar Transfer
• Heavy Duty Industrial Unit with Cut-off Continuation in Case of Losing Power
• Uniform Heat Distribution Using Thermal Oil Cylinder
• Patented Dual Felt Protection System

For added information please click: GO Metalnox Calandra 1800AD

GO to Launch Metalnox 8000AV PRO at ISS in Long Beach

During the ISS Long Beach show in several days, Graphics One will launch a number of new products. One of the new products will be the GO Metalnox 8000AV PRO industrial heat press. Sporting dual fully automatic pneumatic 33.5-x43-inch shuttles, the 8000AV PRO is perfect addition to garment producer's factories. Additionally, the 8000AV PRO offers a patented vacuum system which eliminates the need for tacky paper on full presses. For added information please click: GO Metalnox 8000AV PRO.

GO Metalnox 12000AV Heat Press Launched

Graphics One has launched the GO Metalnox 12000AV Heat Press in the Americas. This fully automatic dual shuttle heat press offers a patented paper vacuum system for use with no tack paper, a full size of 39-inches by 58-inches and is the most industrial heat press in the market at this price point. For added information please click on: GO Metalnox 12000AV PRO

Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Graphics One to Announce New Products at ISS Long Beach

During the upcoming ISS show, Graphics One will show some major new product lines. As one of the most important ISS shows, GO has chosen the ISS Long Beach show to unveil several significant product additions. GO will launch its new GO NeoTack Dye Sub Ink, GO MiniMax 16 Contour Cutter, GO Metalnox 8000AV PRO industrial dual heat press along with other items as well. Additionally GO is featuring a variety of bundle packages including the GO RIO Super Bundle featuring the 44-inch GO RIO. For added information on the new products and the special offerings please click: ISS Long Beach Show 2012