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

Contact:

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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Copytrax Targets The Asian and African Market for CD Duplication Technology

Cambridge technology company Copytrax is celebrating its recent substantial growth in exports to customers in Asia and Africa. Copytrax are a leading manufacturer of CD and DVD duplication and printing technology. Copytrax technology is used by film and recording studios around the world, as well as being used by dedicated CD and DVD publishing companies and software development companies.
The Copytrax DaVinci CD Printer

In recent months Copytrax has agreed distribution for their products in India, Nigeria and East Africa. For Copytrax these are critically important markets where CD and DVD is still an emerging technology.

"In many areas, they are only just moving away from cassette tape," said Steve Woods, Sales Manager at Copytrax. "In addition to this, their print and media sector is enjoying rapid growth, so it's a very exciting time to be working in these markets."

Copytrax recently launched several new products at the IPEX Show, a major tradeshow for the print media industry. Amongst these products was the new Copytrax DaVinci CD printer, a high quality, high speed, desktop machine that enables low to medium volume CD, DVD and Blu Ray production.

"The DaVinci is a very good CD printing machine for these emerging markets," said Steve Woods. "It's very robust and easy to use. It also uses a cost-effective inking system that enables low cost CD and DVD production. We are already shipping the DaVinci machines to these regions and have recently upgraded the design to further target this market."

Copytrax have been developing and manufacturing digital media duplication technologies for over 15 years, dating back to the 'floppy disk'. Today, they supply stand-alone CD and DVD copying and printing machines to corporate and public sector organisations, as well as supplying the arts and media sector with a diverse range of CD duplication and printing technology.

"These days, it's not just music and film, that people wish to copy," said Steve Woods. "It can often be documentation, software products, interactive brochures, images or even medical data. So, as well as expanding into the African and Asian regions, we are also breaking into new industry sectors here in the UK and Europe. These are exciting times for Copytrax."

Copytrax has also recently entered into distribution agreements in Sweden, Spain and
Australia.

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Copytrax Meets New Customers and New Distributors at IPEX 2010

Copytrax recently exhibited at IPEX 2010, the premier show for the UK printing industry. The Copytrax team were pleased to have the opportunity to demonstrate a number of new and exciting technologies.

The new Copytrax 'PrintMaster' digital screen printing machine attracted a lot of interest and won much praise. Many delegates were impressed with the size, speed, quality and simplicity of this technology. Also, central to the Copytrax display was the 'DaVinci Multi' CD and DVD printer. A fast, high quality printer for low to medium volume production.

"It was a great show for us," said Steve Woods, Sales Manager at Copytrax. "We have had sales from show and we also met with various new dealer who took the time to attend and build their relationships with us."

Additional technologies on show were the Copytrax NS2100 CD publishing system and a new RIP print management system for use with the Da Vinci Multi.

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Copytrax Launch Networked CD and DVD Publishing System

Digital media technology company Copytrax have announced the launch of their Copytrax NS2100 CD, DVD and Blu Ray network publishing system, a system that will enable companies and organisations to efficiently create CD's and DVD's for products such as music, film, software and games, as well as corporate data, presentations and product data. This “Multi-platform” Windows, Mac OS & Linux, Network Connected Machine is capable of copying data to disk and printing on body labels, delivering finished digital media.

"This is a very capable piece of equipment," said Steve Woods, of Copytrax. "It is 'Internet Browser Controlled' so that any permitted person within the company can create the content and label design for the disk and control production from their desktop, wherever they are in the world. The system uses a secure on-line software package (embedded in the machine) that makes the whole process very easy and very flexible."

The Copytrax NS2100 is built to a high standard and delivers professional quality CD and DVD and optional Blu-Ray duplication and high quality on-body print. With both the record and print technology enclosed within a single cabinet, the Copytrax NS2100 looks smart and attractive and is ideal for use in an office or reception area. The new NS2100 comes with a wide range of features that make it ideal for corporate use, such as user login security, label design lock-out, control quotas and job priorities on a user-by-user basis and full system logging that is accessible in real time.

"What is really clever about this particular CD duplicator is the fact that it can accommodate a mix of CD formats," said Steve Woods. "One hopper can hold a stack of DVD's and the other CD's or Blu Ray - the user can then define which format they wish to use. We are confident that for public organisations and the corporate sector, the NS2100 will provide an excellent solution for the professional on-site creation of digital media."

The Copytrax NS2100 can hold 150 discs and is capable of the duplication and full-colour printing of 40 discs per hour. The Copytrax NS2100 can also be used in a stand-alone mode, by the use of the control panel on the front of the machine.

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Copytrax NS2100 CD, DVD and Blu Ray network publishing system

Andreas Eliassom (left) and Steve Woods (right) with new the Copytrax PrintMaster Digital Flat Bed Printer.

Copytrax Pushes the Barriers of Industrial Digital Printing with the PrintMaster

Cambridge print technology company, Copytrax have announced the launch of the Copytrax PrintMaster, a digital industrial inkjet printing machine that looks set to further displace traditional screen printing techniques. Capable of printing on anything from, USB memory drives, Plastic parts, CD promotion tins, CD / DVD discs, fascia panels and even glass, the new PrintMaster will offer a fast and flexible approach to low and medium volume production.

"For many years now, we have been developing high-speed inkjet based printing machines that have replaced the traditional silk screen approach," said Steve Woods. "The modern digital inkjet approach offers a much cleaner, faster and more flexible solution than silk-screen. It means that printers can, not only offer a more responsive and more flexible service, but also they can increase their productivity. The new PrintMaster will print on almost any material and the quality of the print is most impressive."

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.

“I feel sure the PrintMaster will be an attractive proposition for a lot of existing clients printing CD / DVD, as they would be able to print other Medias for high quality short run, i.e. USB drives & custom packaging, Short run Digital Print businesses and short run screen-printer businesses,” said Steve Woods. “This technology demands very little setting up, uses very few consumables and makes small runs and next-day deliveries far more viable. On top of this, even for mid to high volume projects, digital inkjet is simply a more modern and more effective way to work. The speed and finish is hard to beat.”

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Copytrax Appointed as Distribution Partner for Kodak Digital Media Product

Copytrax to distribute new Kodak photo printable discs

Digital media reproduction expert, Copytrax has announced that it has been appointed as a UK distributor for Kodak's new printable compact disc CD-R media for use in CD duplication. This new generation of printable CD media will offer CD duplicators a higher quality medium, enabling them to match the quality of glass mastered CD Rom discs.

Over the past 15 years Copytrax has been a world leader in the development and supply of CD digital printing and duplication equipment. Copytrax supplies both desk top machines for low volume production and industrial machines for high volume production. They also provide a specialist-lacquering machine that provides digitally printed CD's with a protective UV varnish. Due to the 'ease of use' and automated nature of Copytrax's equipment, their products such as the DaVinci and Picasso CD printers have been very popular with printers, recording studios, printers and marketing organisations around the worlds.

"With the shift away from the traditional screen printing of CD's to the newer digital inkjet approach, it's exciting that companies such as Kodak are developing products especially designed to address the changing CD duplication and replication marketplace," said Steve Woods, Sales Manager of Copytrax (pictured). "This new version of recordable and printable CD's will enable even low production runs to look very sharp and very professional."

The new Kodak recordable disc offers several important new features, such as the fact that they are moulded without the inner ring, therefore avoiding previous colour distortion in the centre area. The printable surface has been developed to be highly uniform to provide an optimum printing surface for both inkjet and thermal printers, and on the underside, a special 'diamond dye' technology hides 'burned data area' giving an appearance similar to glass mastered CD Rom discs.

"CD duplicators are always looking to enhance the quality of the products that they produce," said Steve Woods. "The visual appearance of a CD contributes a lot of value to a project, so it's always important that they look sharp and well produced. The new Kodak media will help duplicators achieve a consistently high quality of product."

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Copytrax DaVinci Multi CD Printer Targets Digital Media

Copytrax has announced the release of the DaVinci Multi; 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. The new high quality machine has been designed for professional users such as printers, recording studio's, marketing companies, DVD production companies and CD duplication companies.

Using advanced inkjet technology, the DaVinci Multi can rapidly print 6 standard CD's in a single pass and can deliver full-colour photo realistic print quality. Using metal parts, the DaVinci has been designed and built for professional use on a daily basis. In addition to this, the new DaVinci CD printer utilises Copytrax's infinity ink system whereby the user can refill the ink tanks ensuring a low cost per disc and also comes with 3 'trays', enabling the printer to accommodate standard CD's, mini discs and business card CD's. Copytrax are also able to create custom trays for products such USB business cards.

"The DaVinci Multi design has been driven by the demands of our customers around the world," said Steve Woods, Managing Director of Copytrax. "The earlier DaVinci 6-6 machine that prints CD's has been a great success and this has lead our customers to ask us to expand on its capability. The new package will give our clients more flexibility and more opportunities to develop their business."

Copytrax develops a range of CD printing technologies; from their industrial Project37 CD printing machines (1200/hr) to their smaller automated Picasso range of machines, Copytrax has gained a reputation worldwide for quality and innovation in the duplication and printing of optical disc media. Copytrax has led the way in the shift away from the traditional screen-printing of CD and DVD media toward more flexible and faster digital inkjet solutions.

Copytrax believes that the success of the DaVinci has been down to its speed of production, quality of print and it's low cost ink system. The DaVinci Multi has the capability of producing well over 100 full colour CD's per hour and over 200 CD business cards per hour. Each machine is supplied with a powerful suite of software that enables a professional design and controls the printing process. Many of Copytrax's customers around the world employ a number of DaVinci machines, working in parallel.

"We are working on the development of additional trays for the new DaVinci Multi," said Steve Woods. "We are currently working with an overseas company supplying a version that prints USB business cards and we also have some similar bespoke projects in the pipeline. The speed and low ink cost puts its way ahead of the nearest competition at the moment, so we seeing that a number of our customers want to exploit this in other areas of their business. It's an exciting time for us, demand for the DaVinci has been very strong and is opening up new markets for Copytrax."

During the past 15 years Copytrax has established itself as a leader in the duplication and on-body printing equipment for the creation of CD and DVD based products. Copytrax's worldwide customer base includes film and music studios, record companies, games developers, business software developers, educational software developers and creative design and marketing studios. Their advanced duplication and printing technology targets both low volume specialist publishers of digital media as well as larger corporate customers that require high volume throughput.

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Copytrax Launches Entry Level Professional CD and DVD Duplication Package

Leading CD and DVD duplication technology company Copytrax has announced the release of the Copytrax 'Starter-Pro', a CD and DVD duplication package that will enable recording studios, audio engineers, video production companies and business start ups to offer a professional CD and DVD duplication service.

The 'Starter-Pro' package includes a Copytrax DaVinci 6-6 professional quality CD printer, a powerful graphics suite for the creation of artwork and a 10 CD Duplication Power Tower. With a professional quality CD production rate of up to 130 CD's per hour and a price of only £1450, Copytrax is convinced that the Starter-Pro package offers an unbeatable deal for anyone who is seriously interested in making a start in the CD and DVD duplication market.

"Many of our machines pay for themselves in the first month or two months," said Steve Woods, Managing Director of Copytrax. "Indeed we have a client that calls our machines 'a business in a box'. The market for short run CD and DVD production remains very healthy as this media is not just used for music and video but also now used by marketing companies, software developers, academic organisation and a host of other industries that value the robust data storage capabilities of optical discs media."

A key part of the 'Starter-Pro' is the DaVinci 6-6 professional CD printer. Using advanced inkjet technology, the DaVinci can rapidly print 6 discs in a single pass and can deliver full-colour, photo realistic print quality. Using metal parts, the DaVinci has been designed and built for professional use on a daily basis. In addition to this, the new DaVinci CD printer utilises Copytrax's infinity ink system whereby the user can refill the ink tanks ensuring a low cost per disc. A further benefit to those looking to undertake CD and DVD production for the first time, is the inclusion of a powerful, yet intuitive graphics package that enables the fast creation of professional artwork for the on-body printing of CD's.

"The CD artwork design tool is a software package that runs on either a Mac or a PC," said Steve Woods. "It's very simple to use, but allows the operator to deliver very professional artworks directly onto the CD. We also provide templates for graphics packages such as Photoshop and Corel, ensuring that the package offers users the creative freedom they need to add value to the digital media."

The other key part of the package is the 10 CD duplication Power Tower that is ideal for small and large runs alike and perfect for both office based disc production right through to full scale, professional publishing environments. The Power Tower is extremely user friendly and does not require training. The intuitive LCD display allows access to all features with the use of four simple buttons. Fitted with either the latest CD-R or DVD±R drives, depending on the model chosen, up to 10 CDs discs can be copied simultaneously in under three minutes and 10 DVDs in under eight minutes. A choice of optional internal hard disk drive is available providing ample storage for CD or DVD master images. Towers with hard drives installed can also be fitted with a USB or a USB/Firewire PC connector.

"We are very excited about this package," said Steve Woods. "It's probably the most competitive professional CD duplication package on the market. We are also seeing demand for this type of entry level CD duplicating facility in emerging economies in Asia and the Middle East. In addition to the equipment we assist our customers with the supply of blank CD's, inks and cases, so for anyone interested in starting up, we can give them all the help they need.”

Copytrax develops a range of CD printing technologies; from their industrial Project37 CD printing machines (1200/hr) to their smaller automated PicassoIII machines, Copytrax has gained a reputation worldwide for quality and innovation in the duplication and printing of optical disc media. Copytrax has led the way in the shift away from the traditional screen printing of CD and DVD media toward more flexible and faster digital inkjet solutions.

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