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HP Latex 300 Series Firmware and FlexiPRINT HP Edition Software Update

HP Firmware Update
To get the latest firmware update for the HP Latex 300 Series Printers, click on the image.

HP has released a new firmware auto-update for all of its Latex 300 Series Printers. The firmware update (03_09.1) will improve long-term curing performance, improve loading process for textiles, fix problems reported by some customers when printing on two or more printers from the same RIP, improved e-mail alert functionality, provide more reliable reporting of ink cartridge levels, and more.

Depending on your printer settings, you may have already received an automatic alert to download and install the firmware. The automatic alert can be activated on your printer’s front panel at Settings>Updates>Firmware Update.

To access the update on the web, go to www8.hp.com/us/en/drivers.html, then Find your product>Select your OS>Download the *.fmw file>Install it via USB or EWS.

SAi will also release a matching auto-update for FlexiPRINT HP Edition software to make printer installation setup faster and easier and increase automation of daily media and job setup.

Here’s what’s new in Build 2120 of FlexiPRINT HP Edition software:

Automatic Media DetectionAutomatic media detection: Now when you load a media on the HP Latex 300 Series printer, FlexiPRINT Production Manager will automatically recognize the loaded media and width and will apply them to the Default Job Properties. It also sets the matching ICC profile automatically for the loaded media. This means new jobs using the Default Job Properties will automatically be set for the current media and size loaded on the printer.

Automatic ICC Profile download: During the initial media synchronization, Production Manager now downloads all ICC profiles for the media installed in the HP Latex 300 Series printer. Also, when you add a new media to the printer library, the matching ICC profile will automatically be downloaded into Production Manager.

Faster media synchronization: Media synchronization is now significantly faster and automatically happens when the printer is first added to FlexiPRINT Production Manager.

Media SyncMedia sync between printers: For users with two or more HP Latex 300 Series printers, there is a new tool to allow easy synchronization of media between printers. You can access this new tool by clicking on the Sync Media button in the Latex Media explorer in FlexiPRINT Production Manager.

Individual printer profiles: ICC profiles are now stored separately between the HP Latex 310, HP Latex 330 and HP Latex 360 models.

More HP Printer srivers: SAi FlexiPRINT Premium and FlexiSIGN-Pro HP Editions now include all printer drivers for HP Designjet Z-Series, HP Scitex LX600 & LX800 Series and Scitex FB500, FB700 & FB900 Series printers. This provides a consistent, productive workflow for your existing HP and the new HP Latex printers.

Get the FlexiPRINT HP Edition software update here: http://www.ThinkSAi.com/update

As soon as the HP firmware auto update begins, all new orders of SAi FlexiPRINT Basic, Premium and SIGN-Pro HP Edition will be the new Build 2120. Existing users with Build 2091 will also receive a notification when they run FlexiPRINT that this software update is available.

Existing User Installation Steps:

  1. Open your SAi FlexiPRINT Production Manager software and you will see a pop-up dialog box notification.
  2. In the update notification dialog box, click Yes.
  3. At the top of the web window on the right, click Download Now link. (If your web window is not open in Production Manager, click View at the top menu and check the Cloud Page option.)
  4. Download the updater file and close all FlexiPRINT software applications.
  5. Run the updater and the installation will begin. Follow the instructions.

To see videos and get details on the SAi FlexiPRINT products, visit: www.ThinkSAi.com/HPLatex. If you have any questions, call a LexJet printer specialist at 800-453-9538.

Posted on by Regan Dickinson Posted in Case Studies & Profiles
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Video: Berea Printing Reviews Sunset Canvas

In the video above, Berea Printing’s production manager, Phil Crawford is “returning the favor,” something he does on a regular basis through his YouTube channel, The Promo Video.

Berea Printing Sunset Canvas“I’ve done several product reviews; it helps with our YouTube rankings and they’re informative. I spend a lot of time looking on YouTube looking for products and services. YouTube is a great resource. This is a way to give back and help someone else figure out something. It’s a way of returning the favor,” says Crawford.

Berea Printing, based in Berea, Ohio, just south of Cleveland, has been in business since 1967. Crawford joined the company in 1997 and has seen it transition from analog offset to a fully digital shop, both on the commercial side with three Konica 8000s, and the wide format side with the HP Latex 25500 Printer.

In addition to traditional commercial printing applications like catalogs and brochures, the company specializes in specialty printing for marketing and promotions. Wide format printing is an integral part of that specialty mix.

“We create a lot of marketing products. Wide format printing has come in handy for us to create specialty items and interesting products because our customers want something unique and eye-catching,” says Crawford. “Our dominant wide-format product is LexJet Simple Adhesive Vinyl SUV, which we use as a poster material on foam board. It’s the most consistent vinyl we’ve tried… hands-down.”

Regarding this review of Sunset Production Gloss Canvas SUV, Crawford says: “We’ve tried a lot of canvas materials, and the canvas Erin Krcmar [Crawford’s LexJet rep] sent me was clearly the best material. Most of the canvas material we’ve tried, if you rubbed it or looked at it wrong, the ink would fall off of it, and when you stapled the canvas, it would tear, which was a big problem. This stuff is great, and it’s inexpensive.”

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Bundles, Trade-ins and Rebates on HP Printers in September

HP Designjet Z6600HP is offering a variety of rebates, bundles and trade-ins on the HP Latex and HP Designjet printers, including print-and-cut bundles with Graphtec, SAi and Summa.

HP, Graphtec and SAi have partnered on a print-and-cut bundle that provides up to $1,499 in savings with the HP Latex 310 or 330, the Graphtec FC8600 – 130/160 and SAi FlexiPRINT HP Premium Edition Upgrade from HP Basic Edition.

HP and Summa are also offering a print-and-cut bundle with the HP Latex 310 and 330 with a SummaCut D140 or D160 that includes a $1,000 instant rebate and a discount on the RIP upgrade. Both print-and-cut bundle specials are good through Sept. 30.

Either way, you can get a $1,000 instant rebate on the HP Latex 310 Printer and HP Latex 330 Printer with or without the bundle at LexJet. Plus, Upgrade to Latex with the new HP Latex 360 Printer: trade in any qualifying solvent printer or printer-cutter 30″ or wider, 42″ or wider large-format aqueous printer, HP Latex 210, 260 or 280 Printers, or HP Designjet L25500 or L28500 Printer.

HP also introduced a new portfolio of Care Packs and Service Contract options for the new HP Latex 300 Series Printers. Contact a LexJet printer specialist at 800-453-9538 to find out about rebates on Care Packs and Service Contracts.

If you’re looking for a wider print area, HP is also offering $6,000 cash back on the HP Latex 280 104″ inkjet printer when you trade in an eligible solvent or aqueous printer by Sept. 30. The HP Latex 280 allows you expand your offerings to include high-quality grand-format backlits, banners and soft signage.

HP Designjet Aqueous Printer Deals
New this month, HP announces a big ink deal on its new HP Designjet Z-series printers: Buy an HP Designjet Z6800 Photo Production Printer with a full set of HP Original Vivid Photo Inks (773A) and get a second full set free, a savings of $2,100 on HP 773A inks. You can also get the same deal with the new HP Designjet Z6600 Production Printer, with savings of $1,600 on the HP 773A inks.

If you’re looking to upgrade your aqueous inkjet printer, HP has a great deal for you with its HP Designjet Cash In & Trade Up promotion. When you trade in a qualifying printer you can get up to $2,500 cash back.

HP Designjet printers to which you can trade up include the HP Designjet Z6200 42-inch printer (up to $2,500 back), HP Designjet T1500 36-inch Post Script technical printer (up to $1,000 back) or HP Designjet T1500 36-inch technical printer (up to $750 back).

We use the phrase “up to” since you’ll need to provide a serial number and return the formatter board or motherboard for your qualifying trade-in printer to receive the maximum. You can also provide just the serial number for less cash back ($250). The Designjet Cash In & Trade Up promotion runs through Sept. 30.

There is also a $400 instant rebate on the HP Designjet T520 36-inch printer good through Sept. 30. Additionally, LexJet is offering a limited number of the new HP Z-series printers at a special discounted price, including the HP Designjet Z6600 Production Printer and the HP Designjet Z6800 Photo Production Printer.

To find out more, including qualifying trade-in printers, bundle deals on the HP Z5400 and HP Z5200, and for direction on what printer would work best for you, contact a LexJet customer specialist at 800-453-9538.

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Learn to be Unstoppable at HP Latex Academy 3.0

HP Latex 300 Series

Find out for yourself how the HP Latex 300 Series Printers can jump-start your business growth opportunities at HP Latex Academy 3.0 at HP’s Graphic Arts Experience Center in Alpharetta, Ga., Sept. 17-18.

Featured printers at the event, which are now available through LexJet, include the HP Latex 310, HP Latex 330, HP Latex 360 and HP Latex 280 Printers.

Space for this event is extremely limited, so register by clicking on this link. For more information, FAQs, an agenda and logistics, click here.

When you arrive in Atlanta, all ground transportation, hotel room and meals will be covered by HP. Any hotel incidentals and transportation from your local departure point are your responsibility.

Session topics include a product overview, the Latex Application Lab, environmental benefits and justifying your investment.

You will gain a greater understanding of the HP Latex Printers, learn about the latest media available from HP and third-party sources and network with HP technology experts.

For more information about the new printers and the next Latex Academy, contact a LexJet customer specialist at 800-453-9538.

Posted on by Regan Dickinson Posted in News & Trends, Promotions & Rebates, Technology & Products
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Special Savings on HP Z6600 and HP Z6800 Inkjet Printers at LexJet

HP Designjet Production Printers
Take print production to the next level with HP’s new Designjet Production Printers. Call LexJet at 800-453-9538 for special pricing.

Is it time to upgrade your printer? If so, consider HP’s new Designjet Z6600 Production Printer and Designjet Z6800 Photo Production Printer. This month, LexJet is offering a limited number of the new HP Z-series printers at a special discounted price.

Take advantage of the latest printer technology to speed up production and improve image quality. You will realize more efficiency, thus a better and quicker return on your investment, thanks to HP Double Swatch Technology – which uses two sets of printheads – Smart Drop Placement Technology algorithms, and the HP Optical Media Advance Sensor, which also improves print precision.

Both 60-inch aqueous inkjet printers are designed to make your workflow more efficient, reliable and profitable. You’ll notice a significant difference in your workflow when you upgrade to one the Z-Series Production Printers…

HP Designjet Z6600 Production Printer: Produce high-quality prints with HP 6 Vivid Photo Inks, which include Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and three shades of black (Photo Black, Light Gray, Matte Black). The three shades of black deliver rich density and smooth transitions for black-and-white prints. The Z6600 gives you a wide range of application options – from posters, photos and signs, to canvas and backlits – on a variety of print materials.

HP Designjet Z6800 Photo Production Printer: Get the same speed and application variety as the Z6600 with added features like an embedded spectrophotometer to create spot-on ICC profiles and a wider color gamut with the addition of Light Magenta and Chromatic Red to the HP ink mix.  The Z6800 also includes a built-in take-up reel, 775mL HP ink cartridges and heavy media rolls for unattended printing.

For an overview of HP Designjet Production Printers, check out the video posted previously at the LexJet Blog. And, for more information, including the special limited pricing on the Z6600 and Z6800, call a LexJet printer specialist at 800-453-9538.

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Rebate Raised to $1,000 for the HP Latex 310 and 330 Printers

HP Latex 310 PrinterGood news from HP as it was announced today that the instant rebate on the HP Latex 310 Printer and the HP Latex 330 Printer has been raised from $500 to $1,000.

Moreover, you can add the instant rebate to the print-and-cut bundles HP is offering with Graphtec and Summa cutters for a total savings of up to $1,499.

The Graphtec bundle comes with the Graphtec FC8600 – 130/160 and SAi FlexiPRINT HP Premium Edition Upgrade from HP Basic Edition. The Summa bundle comes with the SummaCut D140 or D160 that includes a discount on the RIP upgrade. Both are good through Aug. 31 at LexJet.

For an overview of the benefits of a print-and-cut solution with HP Latex 300 Series Printers and Graphtec or Summa cutters, click here.

For more information about all of HP’s rebates this month, click here. For videos about the HP Latex 300 Printer Series, click here.

If you need help with anything and for other special deals on HP printers, call a LexJet printer specialist at 800-453-9538.