Review: Samsung CLP-775DN: a reasonably priced workhorse color laser

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3.5 out of 5 Mice, Oct 11, 2011 By Melissa Riofrio and Jon L. Jacobi, PCWorld - October 11, 2011

Samsung's CLP-775ND color laser printer has power to spare for a busy workgroup, at a midrange price of $750. It breaks no new ground in output quality—photos are a challenge for it, as they are for most color lasers; but aside from that, it's a printer well worth considering.

The CL-775DN can connect by USB or ethernet. Setup is easy on both PCs and Macs. The printer's driver and control panel are intuitively designed, the latter consisting of a four-line monochrome LCD and a straightforward array of navigation and selection buttons.

The CLP-775ND is ready for high-volume use. Standard features including automatic duplexing; a 500-sheet main input tray and 100-sheet multipurpose tray, accessible via a front panel; and a 350-sheet output tray. You may add tone or two bottom-mounted, 500-sheet feeder trays (CLP-S775A, for $200 each), if you need more. Overall, the unit is quite sturdily constructed. One of our few concerns with regard to the design involves the transfer belt, which is fully exposed when you open the printer's front panel to reach the toner cartridges. If you're not extremely careful, you might easily drop a cartridge on it.

Speed is a good reason to buy a CLP-775ND. Equipped with a 600MHz dual-core processor and 384MB of memory (expandable to 896MB), it printed text pages at a swift rate of 18.1 pages per minute on the PC and 17.5 ppm on the Mac—a good 3 to 4 ppm faster than the average rate posted by other printers in its class. Snapshot-size photos printed at 3.9 ppm, well above the average. The full-page, high-resolution photo we print on the Mac clocked in at 1.8 ppm, one of the fastest times we've recorded. The CLP-775ND's speed printing a PDF document with a mix of text and graphics was a middling 4.5 ppm.

While the CLP-775ND's speed stands out, its output is more pedestrian. Text looks very good, but monochrome graphics slightly less so. Color images have an orange tinge and a noticeably grainy background. The color controls available through the driver help improve the results. Among competing color lasers, the Dell 3130cn is a little slower, but less expensive and better at printing photos.

Economical toner is a highlight of the CLP-775ND. It ships with 3500-page starter cartridges. The sole replacement cartridge size has a 7000-page yield and costs $125 for black, and $182 apiece for cyan, magenta, and yellow. That works out to 1.8 cents per page for black, and 2.6 cents per page for each color. A four-color page would cost a low 9.6 cents. After 50,000 pages, you'll need to replace the transfer belt ($200), adding 0.4 cents per page to the price of the next 50,000 pages.

The Samsung CLP-775ND is a fast color laser that is economical both initially and over time. Larger, busier workgroups may gravitate toward faster and pricier models such as the Lexmark c734dn, but the CLP-775ND should satisfy a wide swath of more mainstream offices.

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Penjualan PC Lenovo Kalahkan Dell

TAIPEI  - Menurut perusahaan riset, IDC dan Gartner, Lenovo berhasil mengungguli Dell untuk menjadi vendor PC ke dua terbesar di dunia pada kuartal ketiga.

Seperti dilansir Pc World, Kamis (13/10/2011), Lenovo berhasil mengalami kemajuan tercepat diantara vendor PC yang lain. Menurut Gartner, Lenovo mempunyai pangsa pasar sebesar 13,5 persen, sementara Dell hanya 11,6 persen.

Lenovo menunjukkan kemajuan yang konsisten di kuartal ini. Vendor PC asal Cina ini telah berhasil yang memperluas pasarnya di Cina. Bahkan pada kuartal ke dua melebihi Amerika dalam pengiriman dan penjualan PC.

Sedangkan vendor PC top Hawlett-Packard (HP) masih memimpin penjualan yang juga mengalami kemajuan sebesar 5,3 persen di kuartal ini, meskipun ada laporan bahwa perusahaan itu akan berhenti dari bisnis PC-nya.

Kedua perusahaan riset tersebut mengatakan, jumlah pengiriman PC meningkat sebesar 3,6 persen dari tahun ke tahun, meskipun angka tersebut dibawah perkiraan sebelumnya, yaitu sebesar 4,5 persen.

Menurut para analis, kurangnya minat terhadap PC disebabkan kondisi ekonomi yang lemah, disertai dengan adanya kemunculan tablet saat ini (tyo)

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Printing Business - The area of offset printing machines in common who are known in the print world is .. greatest capacity of an offset printing machine in placing the image (image / text) above the surface of printed materials, or can be named too broad a term with a maximum print area.

Print area of every model printing offset machine is different, customized with the printing business and the demand of print jobs that will be carried out.

Here are a number of brands and models of offset printing machines with a maximum print area who could be done by the print machines.
For more information, are as follows:

1. Offset Printing Machinery STORES

Based on the reply specifications issued by the Tokyo Aircraft Instrument Co.., Ltd.. Tokyo, Japan.

820 Stores

Max print area: 25 x 34 cm

Area max paper: 29.5 x 37.9 cm - Area papers min: 7.5 x 9.5 cm

Stores 820L

Max print area: 25 x 36.5 cm

Area max paper: 29.5 x 39, 2 cm - Area papers min: 7.5 x 9.5 cm

Stores 4700N

Area max print: 30.5 x 43.2 cm

Area max paper: 34 x 47 cm - Area papers min: 9 x 14 cm

2. Offset Printing Machinery GESTETNER

Based on the reply specifications issued by Hamada Printing Press Co.., Ltd.. Osaka, Japan.

Gestetner 211 H

Area max print: 26.4 x 34.5 cm

Area max paper: 26.4 x 36.5 cm - Area papers min: 9 x 14 cm

Gestetner 411CD

Area max print: 24.8 x 33.6 cm

Area max paper: 28 x 39.3 cm - Area papers min: 8.9 x 12.7 cm

3. Hamada Offset Printing Machinery

Based on the specifications captured from the operation manual issued by the supplier who Hamada printing press, Indonesia.

Hamada 700CD

Area max print: 34.5 x 45.6 cm

Area max paper: 36.5 x 47 cm - Area papers min: 13.3 x 14 cm

Hamada 800CDX

Area max print: 51.2 x 34.5 cm

Area max paper: 51.5 x 36.5 cm - Area papers min: 20 x 14.8 cm

4. HEIDELBERG Offset Printing Machinery

Based on the specifications issued by the Heidelberg Druckmaschinen who Aktiengesellschatf Heidelberg, Germany.

SORM

Max print area: 51 x 72 cm

Area max paper: 52 x 74 cm - Area papers min: 28 x 40 cm

SORS

Max print area: 70 x 102 cm

Area max paper: 72 x 102 cm - Area papers min: 28 x 40 cm

5. Offset Printing Machinery OLIVER

Based on the reply specifications issued by Sakurai Machine Trading Co.., Ltd.. Tokyo Japan.

Oliver-58E

Max print area: 57 x 44 cm

Area max paper: 58 x 45 cm - Area papers min: 27 x 21 cm

Oliver-94

Max print area: 94 x 62 cm

Area max paper: 94.5 x 64 cm - Area papers min: 48.5 x 31.8 cm

Oliver-6

Max print area: 48 x 31.2 cm

Area max paper: 48.5 x 32 cm - Area papers min: 22.5 x 20 cm

Oliver-6L

Area max print: 50.5 x 35 cm

Area max paper: 52 x 36 cm - Area papers min: 22.5 x 18.2 cm

Oliver-8

Max print area: 57 x 43.2 cm

Area max paper: 58 x 44.5 cm - Area papers min: 27 x 21 cm

Oliver-12

Max print area: 71 x 50 cm

Area max paper: 72 x 51 cm - Area papers min: 35 x 25 cm

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For those of us who are applied to relate to the world of printing both documents, posters, flyers, or of course the presence of digital photo printing is quite fun because the method of digital printing data can be carried out easily and flexibly. This is due in the procedure of printing digital or film required no screen so images can be printed straight from the computer.

Related to conventional printing there are a few things to consider when we going to do print digital printing to print the final results we obtain can be maximized. Some of the main things that must be considered are as follows:
File size, try the file size in the process of printing to suit your needs. If you will print your personal or use the services of printing in large size you can also try a large file size of at least 50% of its original size.
DPI file, DPI (Dot Per Inch) number that describes how many dots per unit in your picture. DPI correlated with the size of the file, if your file size is 100% then the DPI does not need a large file and if the file size of less than 100%, the DPI should be large files. However the use of printing services , but if the DPI is not balanced with the size of the file will cause the prints to be broken. Typically for indoor digital printing DPI minimum used is 72 pixels / inch while the minimum DPI for outdoor use is 35 pixels / inch. As a reference for you can use the services of offset printing , etc.. Read More..

Craftrobo C330-20.

Target Transfers Launch the NEW NEW CC330-20 Craft Robo Textile A4 Vinyl Cutter
The new model has all the features of the CC220-20 but also has Auto Feed System and SD Card Reader.
The Craft Robo range is simple to use and . Its unique cutting tools ensures fingers stay safe, and using a coloured tip system allows you to change your cutting depth easily. Cutting onto the patented carrier sheet allows you to die cut shapes out of many different materials. You can cut sign vinyl, Cad-Cut textile t-shirt vinyl, adhesive sheets, card, paper and many other types of media.
The Robo Master software is so easy to use, cutting the most intricate shapes is simple.
New Features For The CC330-20?The new Craft Robo now comes with an auto-feed function, just line the paper up and press the feed button. This helps with accurate loading for printer registration mark recognition.
The unit also features an SD card reader which allows you to save your designs on your SD card and then select them directly using the LCD menu screen on the Craft Robo, ideal if you take your Craft Robo away from your computer.
Main Features A4 cutting area for cutting printed material and you can cut up to 1000mm long if cutting without the cutting mat.
The Craft Robo has an Optical Eye so it can read printer registration marks. This means you can print a graphic from any printer, insert the print out into your Craft Robo and then cut any shape, allowing you to create bespoke shaped labels.
Robo Master Software The Craft Robo software is so simply to use. You can draw, type text, create shapes and import graphics.
Computerised Die Cutting Full die cutting of paper, card or vinyl, perforated cutting available for fold lines.
All Software Included Not only do you get the Robo Master software the Craft Robo also includes plug in software for Adobe Illustrator and import of Corel Draw files.
Cut Printed Images Alignment of printed material is automatically done using the registration mark sensor. Easy to cut the outline of printed material precisely.
Tutorial kit included Full project tutorial kit including sample media, tutorial booklet and templates. Everything you need is in the box.
Cutting Force The cutting force has increased on the new Craft Robo by 50% from 150g to 230g, enabling you to cut a wider range of materials
Supporting 11 Local Languages 11 local languages for the Plug-in Driver 5 local languages for the ROBO Controller
New cutter set New improved design for cutter plunger. 2 levels of cutting force can be selected by plunger setting angle.
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Direct to Garment Printing (DTG)

DTG is a relatively new fabric printing method that prints an image directly onto a garment or fabric through what is essentially a modified version of a traditional inkjet printer. Think of a regular inkjet printer which has been modified to “accept” garments instead of paper. The ink is printed directly onto fabric which results in exceptional “hand” (common term in the industry referring to how a garment feels once the image or design has been printed on it), and offers more flexibility than screenprinting in terms of color variation and turn-around time (especially for smaller orders).

Originally it was best suited for light garments as white ink was not available. As the technology continues to advance, however, major DTG printing providers are adding dark garments to their lists.

Since the technology is relatively new it is more likely that small to medium-sized businesses will be able to incorporate a DTG printer into their operation as they are quite expensive. To give you an idea, I was at a trade show in Atlantic City marveling at a DTG printer in the process of printing a t-shirt when I was told the machine would cost upwards of US$10,000. For me, the discussion stopped right there…

Long story short, DTG printing is not for everyone-at least not at this point. It suffers from mixed reviews. Determining if its right for your business will depend on your own judgement and research. How “good” or “bad” it is seems to vary depending on the type of business, its client base, and individual experiences. It is important to remember, however, that it is a relatively new technology and once perfected could change the lives of many a t-shirt printer due to its flexibility.

Here is an exert from an article on www.impressionsmag.com by Mark Collins in which he pits DTG printing against Sublimation ink printing (a heat transfer process):

The DTG Process
…Direct-to-garment (DTG), also known as inkjet-to-garment printing, involves using a printer to print ink directly onto a cotton garment and curing the ink with a heat press. There is very little set-up time, which usually involves little more than sizing the image correctly in Adobe Photoshop or CorelDraw. There is one limitation — I can print only light shirts via DTG because I have not yet found a printer with a “white ink solution” to inkjet print on darks that I think could work in my production environment.

Since my shop prints about 275 to 350 shirts a day using DTG, I shopped for a printer that could produce that volume without much maintenance or down time. I chose the Brother GT-541 and have found it to be a reliable and fast four-color (CMYK) printer that works for my needs.

I looked at printers with 8-color printheads that can produce a larger color gamut and finer detail, but the speed was more important to me.

Inkjet printing directly to a shirt obviously cannot yield the same image quality as inkjet printing to paper — just as printing on copy paper can’t compare to printing on high-quality photo paper. The substrate dictates the limits of your image quality.

Knowing that, I shop for blank garments that are closer to “photo” paper than “copy” paper. I look for thread count and a fine, dense weave that will provide a better print surface. I avoid garments with too much fluff, or pile, because that inhibits the inkjet process. Ring-spun cotton is softer and more expensive, but that soft hand comes from all the tiny fibers that stick up off the fabric.

These tiny fibers block some of the sprayed ink from making a solid bond with the shirt and little bits of the image wash away as the fibers wear off. These tiny fibers also can lift up immediately after being printed, exposing areas that did not get full ink absorption. Avoid both problems by using shirts woven from open-ended yarn, or yarn that is card spun. Read More..

Sublimation Digital Heat Press

BRAND NEW 38cm x 38cm" INDUSTRIAL QUALITY DIGITAL HEAT PRESS TEFLON COATED HEAT PLATEN SURFACE + FREE BONUS GIFT 1 X TEFLON SHEET INCLUDED + 2 EASY TO REPLACE FUSE FREE + 10 FREE INK TRANSFER PAPER GREAT FOR CERAMIC TILES AND NYLON T-SHIRTS.

Brand New Modle 38cm x 38cm Industrial Quality Digitial Heat Press. We made all the improvments from previous modle. We added Teflon coating on the heat platen we also glued down the silicon rubber base and added two free fuse and ten sheets of ink transfer paper great for making transfers to ceramic tiles and nylon t-shirts. This Heat Press is compact, upward opening heat press modle, which saves space. Ideal for applying transfers, letters, numbers and images on T-Shirts, garments, bags, mouse mats, jigsaw puzzles, id bages, ceramic tiles and other items.

Advantages:

Safe, durable, and economic
Electronic constant temperature control Accuracy ±2°C
Electronic time control: precise time set-up
Pressure adjustable
Silicon gel base board: Endure to temperature till 650°Fwithout deform

Specification:

Voltage:110V
Power:2250W
Temperature Range:0-399°C
Time Range:0-999 s
Worktable Size:38CM*38CM
Weight:30KGBox
Size:72CM*44CM*39CM

Features:
15" x 15" Flat even heating area 38cm x 38cm
Teflon coated heat platen
Included Fee 16 x 16 Teflon sheet Two replacement Fuse included
Full range loading pressure adjustment.
Constructed with steel frame.
Adjustable timer and audible sound when preset time has been reached
Power Switch, high current circuit breaker
Press Temp: 00-399°C (+/- 2 degree)
Glued down silicon rubber base included
Timer/alarm starts automatically when the heat press is engaged
Extra thick heat plate provides even temperature and higher pressure
Easy to use open and close handle with spring assist
Power on/off indicator switch.
Input Voltage: 110V ~ 120V for regular outlet
10 Free ink transfer paper included great for ceramic tiles and nylon t-shirts. Read More..