The Arizona Technology Backgrounder is the result of a unique collaboration between Canon experts from across all disciplines including ink, software, mechanical engineering and customer support. Together, this extensive editorial team has collated facts and figures, and pros and cons of the various options. This document contains the specifics of all key ingredients you need to consider when assessing the potential flatbed printers offer, and to help you decide which approach is best for your business.
A growing market with exciting new applications
In the expanding market of Large Format Graphics, Print Service Providers are becoming increasingly creative and daring, producing exciting new applications on a greater variety of substrates. This dynamic environment offers exciting opportunities for PSPs who not only understand their business, but also know what’s necessary to produce the range of applications their customers are looking for, with the speed and cost efficiency required.
Which flatbed printer is right for your business?
Investing in large capital goods such as a flatbed printer is not something you do lightly. This is why, when putting together this Technology Backgrounder on the Key Ingredients of Flatbed Printing, we focussed on the aspects that can really make a difference when it comes to quality, versatility, workflow efficiency and productivity.
Total Cost of Ownership
How can you achieve the required productivity and offer customers the on demand flexibility necessary at the right price? To address this question, we look at all the aspects you need to consider when assessing the Total Cost of Ownership of your flatbed printer. Detailed evaluation of consumables used and the technical reliability of the different types of printers provide important insight into calculating your Total Cost of Ownership. We also outline how smart software solutions can help you increase workflow efficiency and save costs.
Legal and environmental considerations
It is clear that taking care for the environment both inside and outside of your operation is no longer a nice-to have, but simply a necessity. While many aspects of sustainability are a question of basic good practice, others are governed by legislation, which may differ between countries or regions. We outline the main regulations and legislation you need to be aware of, and their implications for your choices.
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