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Copytrax to Launch New Digital Print Technology at Trade Only Show
Copytrax continues to push the barriers of digital print technology
Cambridge based print technology company Copytrax, has announced that it will be launching several new products at this years ‘Trade Only Show’, the UK's largest promotional products trade show, taking place in Coventry on January 23rd and 24th. Copytrax will be found on stand X46. www.tradeonly.co.uk/_/trade-only-national-show

Now in its 7th year, the Trade Only Show is expecting to attract more than 3000 delegates. Copytrax will be demonstrating its new PrintMaster “Rubens” digital flatbed printer that has the capability of being specified with a white printing module that enables white pre-coat and highlighting under colours. This new feature enhances vibrant colour print to dark surfaces and provides for white text outline on black and dark colours.
"We are excited to be exhibiting once again at the Trade Only Show," said Steve Woods, Sales Manager at Copytrax. “We are very much looking forward to meeting with prospects to explain the many benefits of this new technology and demonstrating the quality that can be achieved."
Copytrax will also be demonstrating its New Dali printer and the PrintMaster Monet. The Dali is a desktop printing machine that enables the digital screen-printing of a wide range of materials including metal, glass and plastics. A key feature is its ability to provide durable waterproof print, something that was only previously available on bigger, far more expensive machines. The PrintMaster Monet is An A4 digital pad printer, capable of printing on a wide range of mediums.
“We are increasingly designing and manufacturing bespoke digital printing solutions,” said Steve Woods. “We are able to build a custom machine for a specific application. A lot of companies are starting to appreciate the environmental benefits and the speed and flexibility of a digital print solution.”
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Copytrax Launches New Automated CD and DVD Printer
The ArtMaster 600 – fast, reliable, high quality and easy to use
Copytrax, a world leader in digital media reproduction technology has announced the launch of their ArtMaster 600, a fully automated printing station that is able to rapidly print high quality designs to CD, DVD and Blu Ray digital media. The Artmaster 600 is also able to print recordable CD, DVD and business card format digital media.
Capable of unmanned operation, the ArtMaster 600 is ideal for high volume production within such operations as digital reproduction bureaus, recording studios, video production agencies, marketing companies and print manufacturers.
 
"The ArtMaster 600 represents the very latest technology in this sector," said Steve Woods, Business Development Director at Copytrax. "It is fast, built to last, very reliable with excellent repeatable print quality and easy to use. It can handle 600 CD's or DVD's at a time and is also economic with respect to ink usage. The ArtMaster 600 is capable of showing a very good return on investment."
The ArtMaster print engine is based on Hewlett Packard High-End Office Jet printing technology. It has four single ink cartridges fed by a continous ink system of 100ml each colour. It has been designed for industrial users wanting to produce high volumes in a professional quality while keeping unit prices and operating cost low. The ArtMaster also comes with easy to use PC based control software that enables a professional approach to the set up print jobs, as well as designing the disc face label of different projects on the same automated print run.
“Along with the software, The ArtMaster really is a very useful package,” said Steve Woods. “For anyone that wishes to reproduce CD and DVD, this is a hard machine to beat. Whether it’s the quality of print, the ease of use or the speed of production – we think the ArtMaster is currently the best in its class.”
The ArtMaster 600 is available worldwide through the Copytrax network of distributors, who also provide training, technical support and repair services for a broad range of Copytrax products. www.copytrax.com
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Copytrax to Exhibit New Digital Print Technologies at Gitex in Dubai
Copytrax Targets Emerging Markets for New Print Technology
Copytrax, a leader in digital print technologies, has announced that it will be exhibiting a range of new equipment at the GITEX exhibition to be held in Dubai 14th-18th October 2012. http://www.gitex.com/

Launched in 1981, the GITEX exhibition is regarded as the ICT business gateway to the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia Region. At the 2012 show Copytrax will be demonstrating their new 'PrintMaster Dali" printing USB flash memory cards, CD's and DVD's. The PrintMaster Dali is a low cost digital print solution, ideal for emerging markets that need to handle small to medium volume production runs. The Dali is able to digitally print high quality images on a broad range of substrates, offering a durable and waterproof finish.
"We are excited to be exhibiting once again at Gitex," said Steve Woods. "Much of our technology is an ideal fit for the emerging markets of Asia and Middle East. We will be working with our local distributor Honaz at the Gitex event, meeting with prospects to explain the benefits of our technology and demonstrating the quality that can be achieved with our machines."
In recent years GITEX’s role in the ICT industry has been pivotal for the re-export market in the region. It has become an annual international trading hub for the global technology sector. GITEX acts as both an inbound sourcing platform for the entire Middle East region and the eminent source for anyone interested in doing business in the region.
Copytrax will also be demonstrating its New DaVinci Pro 6-6W printing machine that is enabled with WiFi. The DaVinci is a multi-purpose, entry-level professional printing machine for the printing of digital media such as CD's, mini CD's and CD business cards. This new high quality machine has been designed for professional users such as printers, recording studios, marketing companies, DVD production companies and CD duplication companies. Alongside this, Copytrax will be demonstrating an 11-drive CD/DVD duplication tower that can provide video copy protection.
"We are looking forward to working with Copytrax at the Gitex show," said Hamed Shakourbin Managing Director. "Copytrax manufacture very impressive printing machines, so we are looking forward to demonstrating these on our stand, their machines always create a great deal of interest."
Copytrax has recently announced the launch of a new PrintMaster ‘Rubens’ digital flatbed printer that has the capability of being specified with a white printing module that enables white pre-coat and highlighting under colours. This new feature enhances vibrant colour print to dark surfaces and provides for white text outline on black and dark colours.
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Copytrax Launches Digital Printer with White Printing Capability
New digital flatbed printer offers white pre-coat and highlighting under colours.
Copytrax has announced the launch of a new PrintMaster “Rubens” digital flatbed printer that has the capability of being specified with a white printing module that enables white pre-coat and highlighting under colours. This new feature enhances vibrant colour print to dark surfaces and provides for white text outline on black and dark colours.

The Copytrax PrintMaster offers a range of digital industrial inkjet printing machines that complement traditional screen-printing techniques. Capable of “Direct to surface” printing on anything from USB memory drives, plastic parts, CD promotion tins, CD / DVD discs, fascia panels, confectionery printing and even glass, the PrintMaster range offers a fast and flexible approach to low and medium volume production.
"This is a big step forward in this type of affordable digital print technology," said Steve Woods, Sales Manager at Copytrax. "As a modern replacement for screen printing, the PrintMaster is an impressive machine. With the new white ink module, our customers can now undertake an even wider range of designs and print to a wider range of materials.”
The white printing module consists of a specialist white ink set comprising of CMYK + 2 White. The Copytrax 'Stick' ink offers a formulation that penetrates the surface of the material, giving a greater adhesion over some of the new UV cure processes. This is also coupled with a less brittle surface, once cured. The PrintMaster also uses the Copytrax 'Infinity' ink system, that uses refillable tanks to ensure ease of use and low print costs.
"We have invested a lot of engineering time, experience and effort in this development," said Steve Woods. "It has been quite a challenge, but we are delighted with the end results and we have a number of customers that are very keen to adopt this new version of the PrintMaster."
The Copytrax PrintMaster is available in 3 formats; The PrintMaster Rubens (A3), The PrintMaster Dali (entry level) and the PrintMaster Monet (A4). Copytrax also provide a fast turn around facility for the production of bespoke jigs.
About Copytrax
Copytrax is a leader in the development and manufacture of innovative digital print systems. The company provides digital print solution to a wide range of industries, providing modern alternatives to traditional screen-printing techniques. Copytrax is also a world leader in the development, manufacture and supply of automated equipment for the duplication and printing of CD’s, DVD’s, HDVD’s and Flash Drives with over 60 man years’ of experience in developing duplication and printing systems for digital media. www.copytrax.com
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Copytrax Launches Small Format Waterproof Inkjet Printer
Cambridge based digital printing machine manufacturer Copytrax has announced the launch of its new 'PrintMaster Dali' digital inkjet printer. The new 'PrintMaster Dali' is a desktop printer that enables the digital screen-printing of a wide range of materials including metal, glass and plastics. A key feature is its ability to provide durable waterproof print, something that was only previously available on bigger, far more expensive machines.

The new PrintMaster Dali
"Being able to digitally print durable waterproof images is a major breakthrough for such a small, relatively low cost machine," stated Steve Woods, Business Development Director at Copytrax. "A lot of research and development has gone into this machine and we are delighted with what we have achieved. The print quality is superb and we can see that the Dali will help us to further displace traditional screen-printing techniques with this faster, more flexible, more environmental digital approach."
Copytrax has been a developer of digital inkjet printing machines for many years. They remain a leader in the production of machines for the volume printing of CD's and DVD's. In recent years, the PrintMaster range of digital flatbed printers have been adopted by companies seeking a modern alternative to traditional screen-printing methods. Whether it’s engineering components or marketing consumables, the PrintMaster machines are able to print on command simply using an image file.
“The Dali has been built to be used for production in industry,” said Steve Woods. “For example, it has an all metal enclosure. It is also simple and easy to use and can be controlled from a Mac or PC. Another important feature of the Dali is that ink costs are low in comparison to similar dye sublimation printers.”
The Dali will print on materials up to 3mm thick, making it ideal for metal decals, glass, USB cards, loyalty cards and similar consumables. At its launch the Dali was setup to print CD/DVD discs & Plastic ID Cards. Other machines in the PrintMaster range are able to print on thicker materials. Jigs for holding the objects for printing can be provided by Copytrax. They are able to laser cut jigs on demand for users of their PrintMaster range.
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Copytrax Invests in Laser Cutting Technology for Print Jig Production
Copytrax has announced that it has invested in the very latest laser cutting technology, an investment that will help them manufacture jigs for the silk-screen and digital print industry. Already equipped with 3D CAD expertise, the new laser technology will enable Copytrax to rapidly design and produce bespoke jigs that are used to hold items whilst undergoing the printing process.
Steve Woods, holding an example of a print jig manufactured using Copytrax’s new Laser Cutter.
"Until now, the development and engineering of a print jig has been a major bottleneck in the setting up of a print job," said Steve Woods, Sales Manager at Copytrax. "There has been no fast solution and it has also been expensive, as the engineering work has had to be subcontracted. With the addition of the new Laser Cutter we can do the whole process in house, enabling us to offer a fast delivery, as well as being able to control the quality and accuracy."
The new laser cutter is able to accurately cut through foam and acrylics, producing multiple profiles of the products that need to be held during the printing process. Furthermore, Copytrax have pioneered a number of 'holding' techniques that speed the installation and removal of the products from the jig.

"The accuracy of the laser cutter is an important factor," said Steve Woods. "The jigs need to be very accurate to ensure that the position of the printing on the products is exact. Also, the jigs need to hold the products consistently accurately, so the hold and release mechanism does need to be well thought out. We also provide a “Software” template with every jig, this is taken from the same CAD dimensions to ensure the accuracy of the artwork."
Most of Copytrax’s jig work is for customers of their own digital print technology such as the Copytrax Printmaster.
The Copytrax PrintMaster enables the on-body printing of a wide range of materials and is currently being used in the engineering sector for the printing of such components as dials for electrical measurement instrumentation and dashboard equipment. The PrintMaster is ideal for instant samples and low to medium volume production of printed products.

“Now we have the new laser cutting machine in house, it will not only enhance the service that we offer our existing customers but we will also be providing our jig manufacturing services and laser cutting service to manufacturing and screen print companies in the Eastern region,” said Steve Woods.
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Copytrax to Exhibit Digital Screen Printing Technology at Aero Engineering Show
Copytrax have announced that it will be exhibiting its new Copytrax PrintMaster digital flatbed printer at Aero Engineering 2011, at the NEC, Birmingham from the 9th -10th November. www.aeroconf.com
The Copytrax PrintMaster is a digital industrial inkjet-printing machine that complements traditional screen-printing techniques. Capable of printing on anything from plastic parts, to metal fascia panels and even glass, the new PrintMaster offers a fast and flexible approach to low and medium volume production.
Aero Engineering 2011 is a show exclusively for all businesses within the UK aerospace engineering sector – from R & D, design, test, supply chain, production, component, assembly & structures manufacturing, assembly, systems, quality, integration through to MRO Engineering.
The Copytrax PrintMaster enables the on-body printing of a wide range of materials and is current being used in the engineering sector for the printing of such components as dials for electrical measurement instrumentation and dashboard equipment. The PrintMaster is ideal for instant samples and low volume to medium volume production. The high-resolution inkjet print-heads enable the PrintMaster to deliver outstanding picture quality and a durable finish. The PrintMaster comes in A2, A3 and A4 sizes and is ideal for a design office environment.
“The PrintMaster is a great little machine,” said Steve Woods, Sales Manager at Copytrax. “We are selling a lot of these and the feedback has been very positive throughout.
These machines enable businesses to deliver faster samples and small to medium batch production; something that is not always easy with the traditional screenprint approach. The PrintMaster also enables a more flexible approach, as projects can be swapped at the click of a mouse making them ideal for product development."
The Copytrax PrintMaster employs Epson Micro Piezo head technology using a variable-sized droplet format to ensure superb colour management and a high-resolution performance. The PrintMaster can print a broad range of media up to a size of A3+ 390mm by 520mm.
About Copytrax
Copytrax is a world leader in the development, manufacture and supply of automated equipment for the duplication and printing of CD’s, DVD’s, HDVD’s and Flash Drives. Copytrax’s broad range of equipment addresses the needs of both small-scale specialist production as well as high volume industrial manufacturers of digital media products. Copytrax is also a leader in the development of bespoke systems with over 60 man years’ of experience in developing duplication and printing systems for digital media. www.copytrax.com
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Copytrax to Exhibit Digital Screen Printing Technology at Subcon 2011
Copytrax have announced that it will be exhibiting its new Copytrax PrintMaster digital flatbed printer at Subcon 2011, at the NEC, Hall 3A from the 7 th-9 th June. www.subconshow.co.uk
The Copytrax PrintMaster is a digital industrial inkjet-printing machine that complements traditional screen-printing techniques. Capable of printing on anything from plastic parts, to metal fascia panels and even glass, the new PrintMaster offers a fast and flexible approach to low and medium volume production.

The Subcon show and exhibition has become a leading exhibition for the UK engineering and manufacturing sector. For many this show is seen as a chance to explore new suppliers and investigate new technologies.
The Copytrax PrintMaster enables the on-body printing of a wide range of materials and is current being used in the engineering sector for the printing of such components as dials for electrical measurement instrumentation and dashboard equipment. The PrintMaster is ideal for instant samples and low volume to medium volume production. The high-resolution inkjet print-heads enable the PrintMaster to deliver outstanding picture quality and a durable finish. The PrintMaster comes in A2, A3 and A4 sizes and is ideal for a design office environment.

“The PrintMaster is a great little machine,” said Steve Woods, Sales Manager at Copytrax. “We are selling a lot of these and the feedback has been very positive throughout. These machines enable businesses to deliver faster samples and small to medium batch production; something that is not always easy with the traditional screenprint approach. The PrintMaster also enables a more flexible approach, as projects can be swapped at the click of a mouse making them ideal for product development.
The Copytrax PrintMaster employs Epson Micro Piezo head technology using a variable-sized droplet format to ensure superb colour management and a high-resolution performance. The PrintMaster can print a broad range of media up to a size of A3+ 390mm by 520mm. Copytrax will be exhibiting on stand M30.
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Copytrax to Demonstrate New Digital Print Technologies at Trade Only National Show
Copytrax, has announced that it will be exhibiting two new digital printing machines at the Trade Only Show to be held at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry on 26th and 27th January 2011. (website)
The Trade Only National Show is the UK's biggest tradeshow for promotional products, corporate clothing and related services.
Copytrax will be exhibiting their PrintMaster digital flatbed printer and their DaVinci desktop multipurpose printer. Both machines offer a modern digital alternative to screen-printing and are ideal for low to medium volume production of printed items.
The PrintMaster uses advanced inkjet technology and solvent based inks, enabling companies to achieve high quality print on a broad range of materials at the press of a button, without the requirement for the creation of films and screens.
"The main development has been in the make up of the inks that we can now use," said Steve Woods, Sales Manager at Copytrax. "These inks are very durable once printed and can be used to print on a very wide range of substrates. In addition to this, the printhead technology is also enabling us to provide equipment that is delivering higher resolution and more vibrant designs than has been possible before. This has been an exciting break through and we are seeing a lot of demand for this technology."
The Copytrax PrintMaster employs Epson Micro Piezo head technology using a variable-sized droplet format to ensure superb colour management and a high-resolution performance. The PrintMaster can print a broad range of media up to a size of 330mm by 530mm and offers a quiet and low odour performance that enables the PrintMaster to be operated in an office environment. For many clients, Copytrax provide bespoke 'trays' that can hold multiple items for low to medium volume print runs. Copytrax can also provide a 'rotary' print fixture for the printing of cylindrical objects. This fixture will even accommodate tapered designs.
"Without doubt, this type of digital approach is rapidly displacing traditional screen-printing," said Steve Woods. "We will be demonstrating the PrintMaster at the Show and we are very sure that visitors to our stand will be most impressed."
In addition to the PrintMaster, Copytrax will be exhibiting their new DaVinci multipurpose printer. This is a lower cost digital print solution that is ideal for low to medium volume production of products such as CD’s and DVD’s.
About Copytrax
Copytrax is a world leader in the development, manufacture and supply of automated equipment for the duplication and printing of CD’s, DVD’s, HDVD’s and Flash Drives. Copytrax’s broad range of equipment addresses the needs of both small-scale specialist production as well as high volume industrial manufacturers of digital media products. Copytrax is also a leader in the development of bespoke systems with over 60 man year’s of experience in developing duplication and printing systems for digital media. www.copytrax.com
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Copytrax Contact: Steve Woods
Tel : +44 (0) 1954 782929
E-mail: stevew@copytrax.com
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New Copytrax Print Technology Enables Panel Instrument Production
Copytrax has announced that Horstmann Controls Limited are using the Copytrax PrintMaster industrial inkjet printer for the printing of readout 'scales' for a range of analog measuring instruments. The PrintMaster is a flat bed printer that provides a digital alternative to traditional screen-printing.
The team at Horstmann manufactures a broad range of panel instruments that are used in locations such as electricity substations, enabling the accurate measurement and monitoring of current and voltage. They manufacture in the region of 5000 panel meters of varying sizes and designs each month.
"We are very impressed with the PrintMaster, said Simon Powell, Project Engineer at Horstmann. "We needed a machine that would be precise. We create the artwork in a matrix, as a layer within the AutoCAD file that we create for each design of meter. Using the PrintMaster we have the flexibility to print a specific number of scales of a specific design. It’s excellent."
The Copytrax PrintMaster employs the latest Epson Micro Piezo printhead technology and the latest ink technologies, enabling it to print on a wide range of surfaces and enabling it to deliver high-resolution graphics with a durable finish. For low to medium volume production, items are held precisely in the unique bespoke quick release jig system. The PrintMaster provides a more cost effective and more responsive solution than traditional screen-printing solutions. Using the PrintMaster is also a far cleaner process and can be used in a regular office environment.
"We are very happy with the PrintMaster," said Simon Powell. "We had a few technical issues to start with, but the support from Copytrax has been most impressive and these issues were quickly resolved.”
The Copytrax PrintMaster comes in a range of sizes for A4 to A2 and can be equipped to print on a diverse range of products and components. Copytrax also provides a range of machines for the printing and duplication of CD's, DVD's and Blu Ray discs.
"We have been working in the field of industrial inkjet printing for a number of years," said Steve Woods, Sales Manager. "The PrintMaster is one of the first machines to seriously challenge the role of screen and pad printing to small precision items. With the capabilities of the new ink technologies and the latest digital printheads, I think a lot more manufacturing companies will start to look towards an in-house digital solution that offers them better flexibility and a more cost effective green approach."
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Copytrax Launch Faster CD Printer
Copytrax has announced the launch of a new version of their best selling Picasso CD Printer. The new Picasso “SPRINT” is up to 50% faster, offering CD duplicators and printers far higher productivity. Copytrax currently ship the Picasso CD printer to digital media duplicators around the world.
"For our customers, faster speed means bigger profits," said Steve Woods, Sales Manager at Copytrax. "The Picasso has always been an impressive machine, but this new version really does set a new bench mark for productivity in the duplication market."
The Picasso is a fully automated CD printing machine. Once loaded with blank CD's, DVD's or Blu Ray media, the Picasso operates unmanned via USB & now Ethernet. The performance improvement is mainly due to a new print engine with more nozzles and there has been a software upgrade. The new Picasso also maintains the existing 'bulk ink' system that reduces ink cost and enables longer production times between refills.
"We can now also offer the “Copytrax Colour Controller” a powerful Drag & Drop RIP software package that works with the Picasso machines to manage print quality and production, synchronising numerous machines with colour matching" said Steve Woods. "Many of our clients run a number of Picasso's on a network; this software package enables the entire production process to be managed from a single console."
Copytrax develops and manufactures a range of digital media duplication technologies and has distributors throughout the world. Their lower end products such as the ‘DaVinci’ have recently proven ideal for emerging duplication markets in countries such as India, Africa and the Middle East.
"We work hard to understand our market," said Steve Woods. "We then channel this knowledge into the design of the machines that we produce. Both the new high speed Picasso “SPRINT” and the introductory level DaVinci machine have both been driven by the demands of the marketplace."
The Picasso can handle up to 700 CD's unmanned. Using Piezo variable drop technology, the Picasso prints standard photo-brilliant images at 1440 dpi but can provide quality up to 5760 dpi with a spectrum over 16 million colours, enabling colour matching for on-disc reproduction of artwork.

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Copytrax CD Publishing Machine Finds Medical Application
Copytrax has announced that their new NS2100 CD and DVD publishing machine has been chosen by the Medical illustration service of the Royal Wolverhampton Hospitals for the creation and duplication of training videos and interactive presentations relating to new procedures and surgical techniques.
The Copytrax NS2100 is a stand-alone machine that is able to copy data to either CD or DVD and is also able to provide full colour artwork to the disk, all in one operation. Being network enabled, multiple users can access the machine via a web browser over a network connection. The NS2100 is also supplied with an intuitive web-based software that enables the fast creation of professional quality artwork for the CD or DVD.
"This machine is ideal for us for bespoke presentations, where we will generally be generating quite low volumes, say twenty to a hundred," said Nigel Beardsmore, Medical Illustration Manager. "We are really impressed with the quality and speed with which it works, it is very good value. It is also very easy to use and everything does exactly as we were expecting. We are very pleased with the NS2100."
The Medical Illustration team at the Royal Wolverhampton Hospitals has up to five people creating discs in both a CD and DVD format. They also use a mixture of Mac and PC based machines running on a local network within the secure NHS corporate environment. The machine itself can be populated with blank DVD's and blank CD's and the user can select the format required whilst using the web-based software remotely.
"We are very proud of the NS2100," said Steve Woods, Sales Manager at Copytrax. "For any company or organisation that needs to regularly create low to medium volumes of digital media, this is the ultimate machine. Also, it's an attractive machine that can exist in an office environment. Compared to subcontracting the creation of digital media, the NS2100 will save a lot of money, will be faster and will offer maximum flexibility with regards to both volumes and design."
Using the NS2100 there is no need to install any client software or printer drivers. The artwork design software TrueNetLX resides within the machine itself. It is then accessed via an html browser over a network connection. All users access the system with the java-enabled web browsers already installed, so it does not matter if the user uses Windows (Vista, XP, 32 bit & 64 bit), Mac OSX or Linux. Users can start, stop, modify and monitor their jobs from within their web browser.
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