
03 September 2007, 10:48am
HP has announced new graphic arts solutions and real-world, emerging digital printing applications designed to extend digital content creation and publishing platforms.
The announcements reflect HP’s core Print 2.0 concepts, exhibiting digital printing’s ability to bring the world to life by elevating the power of printing.
The new HP Graphic Arts offerings, presented during the HP Print 2.0: Extending the Power of Print Conference in New York, include among the others:
Two HP large-format printing (LFP) solutions – the new HP Designjet T1100 MFP and HP Scitex X2 technology – that offer higher functionality, productivity and quality to technical demanding professionals and print service providers (PSPs).
The new HP Designjet T1100 MFP is an integrated multi-function solution that adds complete scan and copy functionality to the HP Designjet T Printer series. With this new device, copy shops, small- to medium-sized businesses, government agencies specialising in geographic information systems, and architecture, engineering and construction professionals looking for versatile in-house printing can quickly and intuitively copy, scan and print a wide range of high-quality applications including line drawings, maps, renderings, images and posters.
“HP is uniquely positioned to help customers create their digital difference throughout the commercial and industrial graphic markets,” said Stephen Nigro, senior vice president, Graphics and Imaging Business, HP. “Not only do we offer the broadest portfolio of digital solutions, but HP is the only company with the IT infrastructure, R&D expertise and partnerships needed to help customers capture business success.”

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