Not surprisingly, the machine was among the first of solvent-based inkjets to gain certification for the production of Scotchprint graphics. The two Arizona printing modes aren't related to printed resolution, which is a constant 309 dpi. The printers can run with 3M MCS inks and media and are currently being evaluated for Scotchprint graphics approval. Vutek inks, made by Inkware, can be printed on a range of approved media that now includes over 240 materials, including unbacked fabrics. A fourth mode, designed for backlit printing, deposits a double hit of ink to boost color density.
Users can switch between inksets in about an hour.
It also offers both error-diffusion and halftone screening. According to Barash, this approach continually circulates the ink that the printhead draws from the reservoir, which prevents head-clogging and ensures consistent color and print quality by regulating critical parameters such as ink temperature and viscosity. Nur has posted a long list of approved Fresco media on its Website and offers its own five-year warranty program when approved media and Nur inks are used. Among approved-media manufacturers are Avery, Clear Focus, Tyvek, Forbo, and Mactac. The Novo is the upgraded version of the Idanit 162-Ad.