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TechNova - FLAAR Alliance
TechNova brings to you the global expert on large-format-printing :
Dr. Nicholas Hellmuth
President of the FLAAR institute, as well as director of the Digital Imaging Technology Center at the Francisco Marroquin University.
The Alliance
TechNova Imaging Systems Limited and FLAAR have entered into an agreement to provide a comprehensive knowledge-base on large-format inkjet technology.
This agreement will be one-of-its-kind, since both the pioneers will provide total knowledge related to inkjet. TechNova’s expertise in large-format inkjet media and FLAAR’s technical expertise will bring about a new knowledge awareness in India. The concept of the joint agreement will cover input through output, due to the recognition that superior output is encouraged by a top quality input.
What is FLAAR?
Foundation for Latin American Anthropological Research
FLAAR tests digital imaging equipment, flatbed scanners and wide format printers world wide. The Japanese Ministry of Education funded the initial evaluations of digital imaging equipment. FLAAR began testing flatbed and 35mm slide scanners for Japan’s National Museum of Ethnology in Osaka about 1997. The FLAAR Digital Imaging Technology Center tests by using and by feedback from other people who use the equipment that they evaluate, not by artificial simulated situations. FLAAR itself has been involved in traditional medium format and large format photography for over three decades before going digital with the help of a grant of $100,000 from an American foundation.
The Reports
FLAAR large-format-printer reports by Dr. Nicholas Hellmuth will be available to you on-line on www.technovaworld.com
The reports are categorised in the following manner :
- Comparative Reports
- Specific Reports
- Actual-factual, End-User Reports
- One page fast facts
- Trade show reports
These reports will elaborately answer all your queries related to large-format printing, and will be available to you through TechNova. More details will be coming up shortly on our website.
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FLAAR REPORTS ON LARGE FORMAT PRINTERS
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Comparative Reports
Signs, Posters, Banners : POP and other indoor signs : Which Printers are Best. A comparative review of Encad, HP, Roland, ColorSpan, Epson and others.
Large format printers which do the best job of photo-realistic museum-quality prints.
Survey and Comparative Review of various Printers for CAD, GIS and computer generated drawings.
Large format printers for professional fine art giclee printing, for artists studios, both home, hobby, and commercial. This report covers only 36” and wider.
The FLAAR Report on 24” printers for fine art giclee and photo-realistic quality. If you want only a desktop sized printer, sorry, we do not cover desktop printers.
Scanners : what flatbed scanners and large format digital cameras are best for digitizing your paintings or artwork so you can print them.
Scanners for Prepress and comparable professional scanning.
Wide Format Sheet Fed Scanners for Drawings and Maps.
Proofers : inkjet printers for proofing.
Which Large Format lnkjet Printers can Print Directly onto Textiles?
Dye sublimation, which Large Format Printers can accept dye sublimation inks for subsequent heat transfer.
Used Large Format Printers : pros and cons of buying a used wide format printer.
RIP, basic report on RIPs : this version is for people who already have their printer, or already have one printer and are getting ready to buy another printer.
RIP + Help : this version is longer and is for newcomers who may have no idea what a RIP is, or does, or why they need one. Covers a variety of other topics that are useful for a beginner to know about.
Solvent Ink Printers for outdoor signs without lamination or for vehicle wrap. These printers cost from $40,000 to $400,000.
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Specific Reports
"Next Level Reports" are reports you should only read after you have already received and read the First Level Reports. Thus, if you want information on the ColorSpan, then you should first ask for the report on signs-posters, or photo-realistic printers, or fineart giclee printers (don’t ask for all three since you only need one of them. We send only the one that is appropriate based on your description of what you intend to print, your level of experience and whether it is for home use, studio, office, or commercial).
Colorspan printer report : DisplayMaker XII and Esprit. If you want to do photo-realistic prints and / or fine art giclee prints, then you first need "Photo-Realistic Printers" or "Fine Art Giclee Printers". After reading those, if you are interested in the ColorSpan, you can ask for this "next level report."
HP 5000 and HP 5000ps (prior to asking for this, you need to read either signs-posters, photo-realistic, or fine art giclee printers). We do not send out Next Level Reports until you have digested the First Level Reports.
Wide format Media (media = coated material which accepts inkjet inks)
Media and Inks : brief, yet comprehensive list of general classes of media for large format inkjet printers for signs, posters, banners, photos, fine art giclee, and CAD-GIS.
Media for banners, signs and posters with some suggested sources of media and inks.
Media specifically for fine art giclee and photo-realistic museum-quality printing with some sources for inks as well as the media.
Media, all 40+ kinds of varied media that are certified to use with HP printers : the HP Complimentary Media List.
Backlit film : problems some printers have producing backlit, work-around, and suggestions for other printers which don’t have the problems to begin with.
List of all Major Manufacturers and Resellers of Media for Signs, CAD-GIS, Photos, and Fine Art Giclee Printing with Inkjet Printers.
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Actual-factual, End-User Reports
Arizona (a brand of printer in the $40,000 + range) : a report kindly sent by an energetic end user.
Iris Gprint : a penetrating report kindly sent by an experienced user. This printer costs about $58,000, so please don’t ask for this report unless you are ready for a serious printer.
Roland Hi-Fi : pro’s and con’s for signs or fine art. Be sure you also ask for one of the Comparative Reports.
One page fast facts
Laminating Equipment, a brief list.
Lenticular prints : large format printers, software, and lenses. What and where to buy.
ColorSpan’s Training Program : a FLAAR Report based on taking this 2 to 3 day training program at ColorSpan headquarters.
Painting on top of an already printed inkjet surface.
Thick material : what printers can print on rigid and/or thick material.
Wallpaper. Large format printers for doing custom wallpaper.
Using an Inkjet Printer to prepare Masters for Screen Printing.
Canadian reports : If you are located in Canada we have a special report for you.
India : if you are located in India we have a special report for you.
INFORMATIVE LISTS :
FLAAR List of All knovvn Large Format Printer Manufactures, Makes and Models.
Comprehensive Inventory of Rips : Alphabetical list of all harware PostScript RlP plus all software PostScrip RIP.
All the kinds of Profitable Things you can Print with a Large Format Inkjet.
FLAAR reports will be available shortly on www.technovaworld.com
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TechNova brings to you these unique, high value reports under a special alliance with Dr. Hellmuth. The circulation these reports will be routed through TKX to its members in India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. If you are not already a member of TKX, and are an end-user of large-format inkjet printing process or curious about getting information to help you figure out which first inkjet printer to buy, we welcome you to FREE membership of TKX (click here). A special section for large-format inkjet printing will shortly be created on this website to provide you with the latest information on new technologies and products from US and Europe.
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