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Officially announced on Septemer 9, 2013, the new Fuji Frontier-S DX100 has me wondering – is this the game changing high-speed, high-volume inkjet printer that some have predicted and many have asked for? We are not sure yet as information is preliminary but the new Fuji Frontier-S DX100 looks very interesting for those that produce high volume 8×10, 6×8, 4×8, 5×7 or 4×6 prints. According to FujiFilm USA:
“The Frontier-S DX100 enables
high-quality printing with a wide color gamut, sharp detail, smooth
gradation and deep blacks by utilizing the exclusive combination of
FUJIFILM Quality Dry Photo Paper for DX100, and the six Fujifilm
VIVIDIATM ink system. When combined with Fujifilm’s innovative Image
Intelligence™ image processing technology it’s a compact yet powerful
printer design. The Frontier-S DX100 can produce a 4”× 6” print in 10
seconds (using 6” paper and standard mode) and supports various print
sizes from 3.5”x 5” up to 8” x 39” for ultimate flexibility. The
Frontier-S DX100 meets the diverse needs and challenges of the retail
minilab, retail kiosk and Event photography.”
Event photography? Very interesting. No public information on the all
important cost per print as of yet but at 360 4×6 prints per hour the
speed is competitive and imagine being able to print on a true luster
paper. And for the 8×10 market, inkjet is bound to offer a less
expensive cost/print with the flexibility of different sized papers and
panoramas. Also, consider the ability to offer a 4×8, 6×8 or 8×10 all
from the same machine without changing paper. We have already had one
customer propose to build the first photo booth to offer 8″ x “24 Jumbo
Photo Strips. Well, I don’t know if that will fly, but this printer is
something to keep an eye on. Stay tuned here for more information and
comment below or contact us if you have any questions.
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