
Fujifilm has announced XMF Remote 9.5, a new version of its online print job submission and approval system.
The most notable change is that the interface is now based on the HTML5 web platform. This change was made in response to potential security issues with the Java platform, leading some firms to restrict access to Java-based applications such as XMF Remote.
“Shifting the client-facing side of XMF Remote 9.5 to the HTML5 web interface provides users with a modern, feature rich alternative that doesn’t suffer from security vulnerabilities,” said John Davies, business strategy manager workflow, Fujifilm Europe. “Java is still supported, but thanks to HTML5, even companies with strict IT policies can now benefit from an easy to

Hollanders Printing Systems has upgraded its ColorWash XL washing machines to reduce energy consumption and boost cleaning efficiency.
The digital textile equipment manufacturer has added a series of improvements to its 3.2m-wide ColorWash XL, which is designed to accompany the firm’s textile printers.
The most significant improvement is a new suction method of drying that has been developed to suck water out of the fabrics instead of blow-drying them. The result, according to the manufacturer
Roland DG has announced an upgrade to its VersaCAMM print and cut series, the VS-i, which is cheaper than its predecessor (at launch) despite being faster and having more colour options.
The new VS-i series is available in three widths, including the 762mm VS-300i, the 1,371mm VS-540i and the 1,625mm VS-640i, and is equipped with Roland’s latest Eco-Sol MAX2 inks, which were previously only available on the SolJet Pro4.
Users can choose from nine available colours (CMYK, Lc, Lm, Lk, white
Mimaki has announced the launch of the TX500-1800B direct-to-fabric digital textile printer. Like its predecessor, the TX400-1800D, Mimaki’s TX500-1800B can print reactive dye, sublimation dye, acid dye and pigment inks, making it compatible with a range of pre-treated fabrics, including: cotton; silk, nylon and wool; polyester or transfer paper. All inks come in two litre ink bottles. The machine’s have similar print widths with the TX500 marginally narrower at 1,820mm to the TX400’s 1,850mm
As part of its pre-chapter 11 emergence strategy, Eastman Kodak company has spun off two divisions - namely, its Document Imaging (DI) and Personal Imaging (PI) divisions, to the UK Kodak Pension Plan (KPP). Both divisions are now part of an independent company called Kodak Alaris. The transaction will affect about 4,700 employees, who will now be employed by Kodak Alaris.
Eastman Kodak will now cater to the graphic imaging, commercial printing and packaging industries. While Kodak Alaris will




