Technology Focus: Aqueous, Durable Aqueous, Latex, and Resin Printers
Epson SureColor R5070L roll-to-roll signage printer. | Credit: Epson
A New Contender
A new player in the durable water-based outdoor ink arena is Epson, with its new resin ink printer. I talked with Matt McCausland, senior product manager, Epson America. The new resin is good for outdoor signage, indoor graphics, wall coverings, and vehicle wrap graphics. Ink adhesion for the resin-based printer occurs at a lower temperature, which allows for more substrates to run through the printer. The durability of the ink is comparable to solvent printers, as the pigment is very similar to what is in solvent printers. The Epson resin printer uses a pre-heater, platen heater (this heater pins the ink and starts the cure process), and then a post-cure heater.
Ray assists association members with information on digital printing as well as digital equipment, materials, and vendor referrals. He oversees training and certification workshops at PRINTING United Alliance. Ray is project manager for both the PDAA Certification program and the PRINTING United Alliance Digital Color Professional Certification program and is an instructor for the Color Management Boot Camps as well as a G7 expert. Ray regularly contributes to the Association's Journal and won the 2016 Swormstedt Award for Best in Class writing in the Digital Printing category. Ray was inducted into the Academy of Screen and Digital Printing Technologies (ASDPT) in 2020. He also works with SkillsUSA to conduct the National Competition for Graphics Imaging Sublimation. Outside of work, Ray enjoys biking, international cuisine and spending time with his three fantastic grandkids.
