Danvers, MA -- (SBWIRE) -- 12/15/2011 -- Inkcups Now, the leading supplier of all pad printing and screen printing equipment and supplies now offer UV curable ink for Mimaki inkjet printers at industry best prices. Low temperature LED UV inkjet ink (SPC-0659) is available for the Mimaki UJF-3042 inkjet printer. LED UV Curing allows for low temperature curing, useful for heat sensitive materials. Hard and soft inks are also available for the Mimaki UJF-706 inkjet printer. Soft ink (SPC-0516) can be utilized on materials that have the ability to bend. The soft inkjet ink will not crack or peel once cured. Standard UV curable ink (The SPC-0371) is also available for use with 4 different Mimaki inkjets (UJF-706, JF-6110, JF-1631, UJF-605CII/UJF-605C.) Curing time for all UV inkjet inks is only a matter of seconds. All UV inkjet inks are available to ship domestically and internationally.

Visit Inkcups Now for more information about UV Inkjet Inks and Inkjet Printers:
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About Inkcups Now Corporation
Inkcups Now is a one-stop supplier for the decorators of 3-dimensional products and tagless apparel. ICN offers a complete line of pad printing machines & supplies, screen printing equipment and supplies plus computer-to-plate YAG and CO2 laser engravers & plate makers as well as flatbed inkjet printers and UV inkjet ink. ICN supplies companies in the promotional product, electronics, medical, automotive, tagless garment and other industries. In addition to supplies and machines, ICN provides a range of services: training, plate making, laser engraving, color matching and mixing, ink adhesion testing. Through J3 Global Finance, a closely held subsidiary, Inkcups Now facilitates leasing of the full line of ICN equipment. Corporate offices are located in the US (MA, CA, GA, RI, AZ), Canada (ON) and Honduras (Choloma).

Technical support is offered in English and Spanish.

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Danvers, MA -- (SBWIRE) -- 12/15/2011 -- Inkcups Now Corp. announces the eco-friendly ink cup for pad printing – the ToughCup universal ink cup with new coating designed to repel inks and solvents. The new ToughCup coating allows cleaning the cup with a minimal amount of thinner or just a dry towel – even on occasions when ink mixed with hardener is left in the cup overnight. The new ToughCup coating allows use of the same ink cup for years, easily reclaiming it even from seemingly hopeless situations. The ToughCup dramatically shortens cleaning time, reduces the use of chemicals and amount of waste.

For more information about ink cups, visit: http://inkcups.com/supplies/ink-cups/Default.aspx

For more information about pad printing, visit: http://inkcups.com/equipment/pad-printers/Default.aspx

The ToughCup is the true "green" ink cup: there are no plastic inserts to through away when changing ink. Unlike some competitive designs, the ToughCup's ceramic ring does not need to be removed when changing over to another color. Because of that, the ring will last for up to 1,000,000 impressions per each side.

As all the previous versions, the ToughCup ink cup has a patented universal VersaCup design, suitable for virtually any pad printing machine on the market. The VersaCup (patent 2003) is one of the breakthrough products invented by Inkcups Now engineers. The ink cups contribute to efficiency and productivity of pad printing process by its universal adaptability. One ink cup can now be used on different types and brands of pad printing machine. The VersaCup reduces ink cup inventory, simplifies changeovers, improves productivity and diminishes operating costs.

About Inkcups Now Corporation
Inkcups Now Corp provides comprehensive solutions for the specialty printing of promotional products and label-free apparel, as well as for a wide range of industrial and automotive parts, sporting goods, electronic and medical devices. The company offers equipment, consumables and expertise in pad printing, laser plate-making, inkjet printing and screen printing. Direct sales offices are located in the USA (Massachusetts, California, Georgia, Rhode Island, Arizona, Iowa), Canada (Ontario) and Honduras; additional warehouses are located in Italy, China and Hong Kong. Technical support is offered in English and Spanish.

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Opaque Ink for Garment Tag Printing

Danvers, MA -- (SBWIRE) -- 09/13/2011 -- Expanding the Sapphire SB ink line for textile, Inkcups Now Corp. has introduced the SuperWHITE ink for screen printing or pad printing onto dark textiles. The SuperWHITE pad printing ink contains a special pigment that increases print opacity as well as allows mixed ink to maintain proper viscosity during the production shift. The SB Black, SB Cool Gray 6 and SB SuperWHITE are the triad of the colors most in demand for the garment tag printing industry used for the printing of neck tags onto t-shirts, sweatshirts, intimate and other apparel.

All SB series inks withstand 50 industrial washes, are rated toy-safe, compliant with CPSIA'08 and Proposition 65 (do not contain heavy metals and restricted phthalates, azo dyes or PVC) and NAMSA certified to not cause any skin irritation. To request ink samples please visit http://www.inkcups.com/contact-us/registration/Default.aspx.

More information on SuperWHITE ink: http://www.inkcups.com/equipment/tagless-printing/inks-for-apparel-tags/Default.aspx. More information on Sapphire pad printing and screen printing ink series: http://www.inkcups.com/inks-thinners/screen-pad-printing-ink/Default.aspx.

About Inkcups Now Corporation
Inkcups Now Corp provides comprehensive solutions for the specialty printing of promotional products and label-free apparel, as well as for a wide range of industrial and automotive parts, sporting goods, electronic and medical devices. The company offers equipment, consumables and expertise in pad printing, laser plate-making, inkjet printing and screen printing. Direct sales offices are located in the USA (Massachusetts, California, Georgia, Rhode Island, Arizona, Iowa), Canada (Ontario) and Honduras; additional warehouses are located in Italy, China and Hong Kong. Technical support is offered in English and Spanish.

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Danvers, MA -- (SBWIRE) -- 09/13/2011 -- Expanding the Sapphire ink line of screen and pad printing inks, Inkcups Now Corporation has introduced the unique SI Series ink for silicone. The ink can be applied by pad printing or screen printing. The SI series ink adheres to silicone products such as wristbands, iPod and iPad covers, oven mitts, swimming caps, flexible computer keyboards, remote controls and any other popular promotional items made of silicone.

The SI ink for silicone is highly glossy and has great flexibility and abrasion resistance. After printing on silicone, curing the ink takes 2-6 minutes at 400°F, or 10 minutes at 260°F.

More information about SI Silicone Ink:
http://www.inkcups.com/inks-thinners/screen-pad-printing-ink/si-silicone-ink/Default.aspx

To request ink samples please visit:
http://www.inkcups.com/contact-us/registration/Default.aspx

About Inkcups Now Corp
Inkcups Now Corp provides comprehensive solutions for the specialty printing of promotional products and label-free apparel, as well as for a wide range of industrial and automotive parts, sporting goods, electronic and medical devices. The company offers equipment, consumables and expertise in pad printing, laser plate-making, inkjet printing and screen printing. Direct sales offices are located in the USA (Massachusetts, California, Georgia, Rhode Island, Arizona, Iowa), Canada (Ontario) and Honduras; additional warehouses are located in Italy, China and Hong Kong. Technical support is offered in English and Spanish.

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UV Inkjet Ink for Mimaki UJF and JF inkjet printers

Danvers, MA -- (SBWIRE) -- 09/13/2011 -- Inkcups Now Corporation, an official servicing dealer for Mimaki Engineering, announces the availability of Mimaki inks, specifically UV inkjet inks for Mimaki UJF and JF series inkjet printers, for sale at highly competitive prices and shipment to virtually any country.

Among the Mimaki UV ink available are the SPC-0659, SPC-0516 and SPC-0371 ink series. The SPC-0659 series is UV inkjet ink curable by LED light and used by the UJF-3042 inkjet printer. Low temperature LED light is excellent for curing ink on heat sensitive materials. The SPC-0516 series is specialty UV inkjet ink used by UJF-706 inkjet for printing on flexible substrates. The SPC-0371 series is versatile Mimaki UV inks used by 4 different Mimaki inkjet printers: the UJF-706, JF-6110, JF-1631, UJF-605CII, UJF-605C.

Material safety data sheets (MSDS) for Mimaki UV ink are available here: http://www.inkcups.com/inks-thinners/mimaki-uv-ink-solvent-ink/Default.aspx

More information on the line of inkjet printers offered by Inkcups Now Corporation: http://www.inkcups.com/inks-thinners/mimaki-uv-ink-solvent-ink/Default.aspx.

About Inkcups Now Corporation
Inkcups Now provides comprehensive solutions for the specialty printing of promotional products and label-free apparel, as well as for a wide range of industrial and automotive parts, sporting goods, electronic and medical devices. The company offers equipment, consumables and expertise in pad printing, laser plate-making, inkjet printing and screen printing. Direct sales offices are located in the USA (Massachusetts, California, Georgia, Rhode Island, Arizona, Iowa), Canada (Ontario) and Honduras; additional warehouses are located in Italy, China and Hong Kong. Technical support is offered in English and Spanish.

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Danvers, MA -- (SBWIRE) -- 09/13/2011 -- Inkcups Now presents a popular application for the BA series pad and screen printing ink: printing on plastic pens. The unique formulation provides adhesion to a range of plastics, has very good alcohol resistance, and is easy to work with. This opaque and glossy ink for plastic is highly pigmented, which makes it suitable for the use with 305 mesh, and perfect for images with fine details. The BA can be used as 1- or 2-component ink. Used with the hardener, it has an exceptional abrasion resistance and an extended pot life of 8-9 hours.

For more information about pad and screen printing ink, visit:
http://inkcups.com/inks-thinners/screen-pad-printing-ink/Default.aspx

For more information about BA series ink for plastic, visit:
http://inkcups.com/inks-thinners/screen-pad-printing-ink/ba/Default.aspx

Similarly to all Sapphire inks, BA series is rated toy safe, free of heavy metals and restricted phthalates, and compliant with the CPSIA and California Proposition 65. For more information please visit http://www.inkcups.com, call 978-646-8980 or send an email to info@inkcups.com.

About Inkcups Now Corp
Inkcups Now Corp provides comprehensive solutions for the specialty printing of promotional products and label-free apparel, as well as for a wide range of industrial and automotive parts, sporting goods, electronic and medical devices. The company offers equipment, consumables and expertise in pad printing, laser plate-making, inkjet printing and screen printing. Direct sales offices are located in the USA (Massachusetts, California, Georgia, Rhode Island, Arizona, Iowa), Canada (Ontario) and Honduras; additional warehouses are located in Italy, China and Hong Kong. Technical support is offered in English and Spanish.

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Danvers, MA -- (SBWIRE) --06/13/2011 -- Inkcups Now introduces the ICN-2200-PSx, it is a part of their new line of high speed pad printers. The ICN-2200-PSx is one of the fastest pad printers on the market. It is a 2 color sealed cup pad printer with a heavy-duty dual position pneumatic pad slide mechanism. The pad slide simplifies part fixturing and assures flawless second color registration on tagless garments, promotional products and other items. The pad slide also enables a very fast two-color print cycle, facilitating high volume production.

For more information about the ICN-2200-PSx high speed pad printer with the pad slide mechanism, visit: http://inkcups.com/equipment/pad-printers/icn-2200psx-high-speed-pad-printer.aspx Visit Inkcups Now to view their extensive line of pad printing machines: http://inkcups.com/equipment/pad-printers.aspx

Faster speeds are achieved thanks to three features: 1) independent cup drive, 2) reduced stroke on the pad and the cups, 3) special programming for the timing of the second color print.

The pad sliding mechanism can accommodate large pads and is extremely heavy-duty, thus surpassing most other designs available on the market in its capabilities and durability. With membrane touch control, it is simple to program all setup features including pad stroke, pad delay, ink mixing and ink pick up frequency. The XYR micro-adjust plate holder assemblies and tool-less quick adjust pad mounts further reduce make-ready time and increase productivity.

In addition, this pad printer is easily retrofitted in the field to accept an eight station part carousel transport system to allow for increasing productivity or automation demands. The ICN-2200-PS is one of the most rugged, versatile and cost-effective two-color pad printers geared to industrial speeds and volumes.

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Danvers, MA -- (SBWIRE) --06/13/2011 -- Inkcups Now Corp. has introduced the ICN-B150 benchtop pad printer (big brother of the B100 tabletop) - a compact industrial grade single-color pad printer for large images. The 150mm patented VersaCup ink cup assembly prints images of up to 140mm in diameter.

The powerful compression capability of 779lbs allows for easy handling of large, hard print pads, which enables highest quality images on garment tag labels, drinkware, injection molded housing, bezels and other products up to 5.5" inches in height (including fixture). Unlike most competitors' pad printers of a similar size, the B150 pad printing machine features the ability to program variable pad delays (both over the plate and the part), print speed and double print function, which gives the operator complete control over the printing cycle and print opacity.

For more information about the ICN-B150 benchtop pad printer, visit: http://inkcups.com/equipment/pad-printers/icn-2200psx-high-speed-pad-printer.aspx

Visit Inkcups Now to view their extensive line of pad printing machines: http://inkcups.com/equipment/pad-printers.aspx

The B150 can be used as a benchtop or mounted onto a base cabinet – and it fits comfortably in a standard size production cell of an apparel factory as well as a small printing shop. Tool-less setup allows for rapid job changeover. An illuminated plate system provides visibility to the work area. All these features make the ICN-B150 perhaps the most versatile and cost effective benchtop pad printer for large images available to the garment tag labels and Promotional Products industries.

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The Pad Slide enables very fast two-color print cycle, simplifies part fixturing and assures flawless second color registration on plastic housings, injection molded parts, label-free garments etc.

Danvers, MA -- (SBWIRE) --06/13/2011 -- Inkcups Now Corp. is introducing the ICN-2200PS – a two-color semiautomatic sealed cup pad printer with the Pad Shuttle that is a heavy-duty dual position pneumatic pad slide mechanism.

The pad shuttle simplifies part fixturing and assures flawless second color registration on tagless garments, promotional products and other items. It also enables a very fast two-color print cycle, facilitating high volume production. The sliding mechanism can accommodate large pads and is extremely heavy-duty, thus surpassing most other designs available on the market in its capabilities and durability.

For more information about the ICN-2200PS Pad printer with the pad slide mechanism, visit: http://inkcups.com/equipment/pad-printers/icn-2200ps-pad-shuttle-pad-printer/Default.aspx

Visit Inkcups Now to view their extensive line of pad printing machines: http://inkcups.com/equipment/pad-printers/Default.aspx

The ICN-2200PS has a membrane touch control, making it simple to program all setup features including pad stroke, pad delay, ink mixing and ink pick up frequency. The XYR micro-adjust plate holder assemblies and tool-less quick adjust pad mounts further reduce make-ready time and increase productivity. In addition, this pad printer is easily retrofitted in the field with the eight station part carousel transport system, accommodating increased productivity or automation demands. On today's market, the ICN-2200PS is one of the most rugged, versatile and cost-effective two-color pad printers geared to industrial speeds and volumes.

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Learn the pad printing process from ink mixing to installing printing plate to adjusting pad pressure for optimal garment tags and promotional images

Danvers, MA -- (SBWIRE) --06/13/2011 -- Inkcups Now Corporation (ICN) has finished production on a pad print training video. Inkcups Now is a major manufacturer of equipment and supplies for the pad printing and apparel tag printing industry. ICN is proud to finally offer the industry a solid training video about how to pad print for newcomers to the pad printing industry.

Recently, there has been a sharp increase in demand for pad printing machines. The increase in demand is largely due to the garment industry's swing to tag printed garments. Tag printing is the go to method to apply care labels for many major garment corporations. Pad printing care labels is fast, cost effective, comfortable, and looks great.

The video is a collaboration by several pad printing experts with over 40 years experience in the printing industry. The instructional video encompasses the complete pad printing process from basic machine set up to ink mixing to ink cup removal and cleaning. The video is broken down into eight short, informative parts. The viewer can easily navigate through the DVD as the ability to skip to a particular part is readily available.

Pad printing can be a complicated process; the pad print training video is an excellent companion to have with the machine. The video is loaded with helpful tips to make the pad printing experience as problem free as possible. Also, be on the lookout for a brand new pad print troubleshooting video series available in the near future.

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State of the Art UV LED Printer from Inkcups Now Corp.

Danvers, MA -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/24/2010 -- The official servicing dealer for Mimaki USA Inc, Inkcups Now Corporation, expands their line of Inkjet printers to accommodate low temperature curing with their state of the art UV LED inkjet. The Mimaki UJF-3042 inkjet printer utilizes a new type of UV ink that can cure by low temperature LED light. Low temperature curing greatly increases the amount of materials that can be printed on, delicate materials in particular.

Unlike most inkjet printers, the Mimaki UJF-3042 can print in white ink. The redesigned piezo-electric print head is now in a staggered format. The arrangement of the print head allow for an undercoat of white ink while instantaneously printing a color ink on top. The color ink along with a white ink undercoat make the colors appear more vibrant.

More information about the Mimaki UJF-3042:
http://inkcups.com/equipment/inkjet-printers/mimaki-ujf-3042-led-uv-printer/Default.aspx
Line of solvent and UV inkjet printers from Inkcups Now:
http://www.inkcups.com/equipment/inkjet-printers/Default.aspx

The Mimaki UV LED inkjet can print in 2 resolutions: 600dpi X 720dpi and 1,200dpi X 1,400dpi (near photographic quality.) The options to print at 2 different resolutions give the user a choice of fast prints or high quality images. The UJF-3042 also features an automatic platform height adjustment with a laser height detection and a vacuum table for easy part placement. This machine is a tabletop design, for optimal space saving needs.

Specifications:
Staggered print arrangement
Simultaneous white and color printing
Piezo-electric drop-on demand print head
Resolution: 600dpi X 720dpi, 1,200dpi X 1,400dpi
Hard UV LED curable ink 5 colors (C, M, Y, K) and White
220cc cartridge for each color
Maximum Printing Width of 11.81" (300mm);
Feed direction 16.53" (420mm)
Automatic print gap adjust and detect system
Media Thickness: less than 50mm when using vacuum table
Media weight: Less than 5 Kg. (11 lbs)
Flatbed with vacuum table
UV Device: equipped with UV LED's

About Inkcups Now Corp.
Inkcups Now is a one-stop supplier for the decorators of 3-dimensional products and tagless apparel. ICN offers a complete line of pad printing machines & supplies, screen printing equipment and supplies plus computer-to-plate YAG and CO2 laser engravers & plate makers as well as flatbed inkjet printers. ICN supplies companies in the promotional product, electronics, medical, automotive, tagless garment and other industries. In addition to supplies and machines, ICN provides a range of services: training, plate making, laser engraving, color matching and mixing, ink adhesion testing. Through J3 Global Finance, a closely held subsidiary, Inkcups Now facilitates leasing of the full line of ICN equipment. Corporate offices are located in the US (MA, CA, GA, RI, AZ), Canada (ON) and Honduras (Choloma). Technical support is offered in English and Spanish.

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The Newest Addition to Inkcups Now Line of Mimaki Printers

Danvers, MA -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/24/2010 -- Inkcups Now Corporation, the official servicing dealer of Mimaki printers to the United States, has added the UJF-706 wide format printer to their line of high-end inkjet printers. The Mimaki UJF-706 has a lot of new features compared to previous models, including 2 types of ink that accommodate hard or soft materials.

Similar to the smaller model (UJF-3042), the Mimaki UJF-706 features a piezo-electric print head in a staggered formation. This redesigned print head can print white and color ink simultaneously. The wide format printer offers a hard or soft UV ink. The hard ink is strong, great for hard surfaces such as plastics and metals. The soft UV ink is pliable and is great for items that are soft and tend to bend. The UJF-706 can print in up to 8 different colors.

More information about the Mimaki UJF-706:
http://inkcups.com/equipment/inkjet-printers/mimaki-ujf-706-wide-format-inkjet-printer/Default.aspx
Line of solvent and UV inkjet printers from Inkcups Now:
http://www.inkcups.com/equipment/inkjet-printers/Default.aspx

Building upon previous model Mimaki printers, the UJF-706 has expanded their flatbed size in order to accommodate larger parts up to 28.34" x 24.40" x 5.9" (LWH.) With a larger part area, the user can now print on items that were once too large for an inkjet. The flatbed of the printer contains a vacuum to securely hold the part in place.

One of the most impressive features of the Mimaki UJF-706 is the software that comes with the machine. The UJF-706 software features automatic optical image mark recognition software that can keep a memory of where images are placed on parts. Excellent for printing on items such as name badges in which most of the print is the same and slight adjustments need to be made.

Specifications:
• Staggered print head for simultaneous white and color printing
• Extremely opaque white ink
• Resolution of 1,200 x 1,200 dpi
• UV curable ink (C-M-Y-K-Lc-Lm-White-Clear) produces a wide variety of color scales including highlight colors
• Reverse print functionality
• Ozone free operation
• Application versatility
• Accepts items up to 5.9" (150mm) thick
• Print area of 23.6" x 27.55"

About Inkcups Now Corp.
Inkcups Now is a one-stop supplier for the decorators of 3-dimensional products and tagless apparel. ICN offers a complete line of pad printing machines & supplies, screen printing equipment and supplies plus computer-to-plate YAG and CO2 laser engravers & plate makers as well as flatbed inkjet printers. ICN supplies companies in the promotional product, electronics, medical, automotive, tagless garment and other industries. In addition to supplies and machines, ICN provides a range of services: training, plate making, laser engraving, color matching and mixing, ink adhesion testing. Through J3 Global Finance, a closely held subsidiary, Inkcups Now facilitates leasing of the full line of ICN equipment. Corporate offices are located in the US (MA, CA, GA, RI, AZ), Canada (ON) and Honduras (Choloma). Technical support is offered in English and Spanish.

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The ICN-2506C is a 6 color pad printer featuring an 18 station carousel. This piece of pad printing equipment is optimal for manufacturers with large production volumes and especially suited for four color process printing.

Danvers, MA -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/21/2010 -- Inkcups Now Corporation has introduced the ICN-2506C – a 6 color pad printer with carousel and automatic pad cleaning attachment. This piece of pad printing equipment is designed for multicolor printing on small three-dimensional or flat parts. This pad printing machine is especially good for 4 color process printing over dark substrates, where you can print two hits of white as well as CMYK. The 18 station carouse has print station with shot pin registration and assists the automation of the pad printing production. The programmable pad cleaning function allows cleaning of all 6 print pads within a few seconds, which facilitates quality prints, uninterrupted production and saves a considerable amount of time.

The ICN-2506C pad printer offers rapid job setup and changeover featuring: XYR micro-adjust plate holder assemblies and quick-release locking handles on pad and cup assemblies. Setup can be accomplished easily, without the use of any tools, and features the patented VersaCup ink cup assembly with two-sided ceramic ring. This durable 6 color pad printer has ample compression capability and is able to accommodate large, hard print pads – making it one of the most versatile, capable and cost effective multi-color pad print machines available on the market today.

More information about ICN-2506C pad printer:
http://www.inkcups.com/equipment/pad-printers/icn-2506C-6-color-pad-printer/Default.aspx

More information about pad printing equipment:
http://www.inkcups.com/equipment/pad-printers/Default.aspx

ICN-2506C 6 Color Pad Printer Standard Features:

• Accommodates up to six 90mm ink cup assemblies
• 18 station pneumatic indexing conveyor
• Shot pin registration (+/- .001" tolerance)
• XYR micro-adjust plateholder assemblies
• Quick-release locking handles on pads and cups
• Programmable rear and forward stroke delay
• Programmable parts counter
• Interlocked safety guards
• Lighted work area
• Base Cabinet with height adjust and XYR shuttle adjustment
• Heavy-duty construction ensures years of reliable operation

ABOUT INKCUPS NOW CORPORATION
Inkcups Now is a one-stop supplier for the decorators of 3-dimensional products and tagless apparel. ICN offers a complete line of pad printing equipment & supplies, screen printing equipment and supplies plus computer-to-plate YAG and CO2 laser engravers & plate makers as well as flatbed inkjet printers. ICN supplies companies in the promotional product, electronics, medical, automotive, tagless garment and other industries. In addition to supplies and machines, ICN provides a range of services: training, plate making, laser engraving, color matching and mixing, ink adhesion testing. Corporate offices are located in the US (MA, CA, GA, RI, AZ), Canada (ON) and Honduras (Choloma). Technical support is offered in English and Spanish.

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Four Pad Printing Machines Added to Lineup of ICN Pad Printing Equipment

Danvers, MA -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/11/2010 -- Inkcups Now Corporation expands their line of pad printing equipment, now nine pad printer models strong, by introducing pad printing machines equipped with linear conveyors (ICN-2200L and ICN-150L) and carousels (ICN-2506C and ICN-2200C) to facilitate high volume pad printing.

All pad printers in ICN lineup of pad printing equipment feature adjustable stroke, programmable delays and tool-less changeovers. Each pad printer comes with Inkcups Now's patented VersaCups, a universal design ink cups, their sizes ranging from 60 to 150mm to meet various production needs. All pad printing machines have ample compression capabilities to handle hard printing pads and deliver high quality crisp images.

Enhanced with, respectively, 18 and 12 station linear conveyors, the ICN-2200L and ICN-150 now can be easily interfaced with automatic loading and unloading systems and are very convenient for printing high volumes of industrial, medical, promotional products as well as tagless garments. The linear conveyor features a shot pin print station registration for very tight registration (+/-.001") and a micro-adjust system for moving the conveyor in and out for easy positioning of the graphic on your part for a more accurate print. Both ICN-2200L and ICN-150L are two color pad printers, the latter equipped with oversized 150mm ink cups for printing images up to 140mm in diameter.

Enhanced with, respectively, 8 and 18 station carousel, the ICN-2200C and ICN-2506C are capable of increased production volumes. The ICN-2200C is a two color pad printer; the ICN-2506 is a six color pad printer. The carousels' design includes a precision shot-pinned (positive lock) tooling registration feature that ensures close tolerance part positioning. The single point tool mount configuration reduces typical fixture costs and facilitates rapid changeover of tooling.

Other models of ICN pad printing equipment such as the ICN-2500 four color pad printer can also be complemented with carousels or linear conveyors. Inkcups Now engineering department can also fulfill custom fixture and tooling orders.

More information on pad printing equipment:
http://www.inkcups.com/equipment/pad-printers/Default.aspx
http://www.inkcups.com/equipment/pad-printers/icn-2200L-automatic-pad-printer/Default.aspx
http://www.inkcups.com/equipment/pad-printers/icn-2506C-6-color-pad-printer/Default.aspx

About Inkcups Now Corporation
Inkcups Now is a one-stop supplier for the decorators of 3-dimensional products and tagless apparel. ICN offers a complete line of pad printing equipment & supplies, screen printing equipment and supplies plus computer-to-plate YAG and CO2 laser engravers & plate makers as well as flatbed inkjet printers. ICN supplies companies in the promotional product, tagless apparel, electronics, medical, automotive and other industries. In addition to supplies and machines, ICN provides a range of services: training, plate making, laser engraving, color matching and mixing, ink adhesion testing. Corporate offices are located in the US (MA, CA, GA, RI, AZ), Canada (ON) and Honduras (Choloma). Technical support is offered in English and Spanish.

Inkcups Now Corporation
http://www.inkcups.com
20 Locust St.
Danvers, MA 01923 USA
info@inkcups.com
1-978-646-8980

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Mike Bissel, Inkcups Now VP, will speak at SPE Decorating and Assembly Division 2010 Topical Conference in Nashville, TN about 3 dimensional plastic parts decoration methods such as pad printing, screen printing and inkjet printing.

Danvers, MA -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/10/2010 -- Mike Bissel, Vice President of Inkcups Now Corporation, will give a talk on Decoration Options for 3D Plastic Parts at the Tune Into Innovation 2010 Topical Conference organized by Society of Plastic Engineers' (SPE) Decorating and Assembly Division and managed by Peterson Publications, publishers of Plastics Decorating Magazine.

The SPE Decorating & Assembly Division 2010 Topical Conference (TopCon) will be held in June 15-16, 2010, at the Marriott Franklin Cool Springs, just outside Nashville, TN. The TopCon will focus on the latest technologies in plastics decorating and assembly, including surface modification, green solutions in pad printing equipment, inkjet printing, screen printing, laser marking, in-mold decorating, chrome plating, painting methods, welding of bio-plastics, ultrasonic welding and more. New this year, the TopCon will feature a half-day breakout session specifically devoted to emerging technologies in plastics assembly processes. At the special Supplier Trade Fair on Tuesday, June 15, the attendees will be able to visit a variety of suppliers to the plastics decorating and assembly industry.

As the guest speaker, Mike Bissel will address the topic of evaluating the decorating alternatives for 3 dimensional plastic parts. Highlights include new decorating technologies such as digital printing with inkjet printers as well as traditional decorating choices, such as pad printing and screen printing. Mike will outline the advantages of each type of decorating process for specific applications and what is the most cost effective method for a particular plastic part.

More information about Pad Printing Equipment:
http://inkcups.com/equipment/pad-printers/Default.aspx

More info on SPE Tune Into Innovation 2010 Topical Conference:
http://inkcups.com/equipment/latest-events/Default.aspx

More information about Rotary & Flatbed Inkjet Printers:
http://inkcups.com/equipment/inkjet-printers/Default.aspx

ABOUT INKCUPS NOW CORPORATION
Inkcups Now is a one-stop supplier for the decorators of 3-dimensional products and tagless apparel. ICN offers a complete line of pad printing machines & supplies, screen printing equipment and supplies plus computer-to-plate YAG and CO2 laser engravers & plate makers as well as flatbed inkjet printers. ICN supplies companies in the promotional product, electronics, medical, automotive, tagless garment and other industries. In addition to supplies and machines, ICN provides a range of services: training, plate making, laser engraving, color matching and mixing, ink adhesion testing. Through J3 Global Finance, a closely held subsidiary, Inkcups Now facilitates leasing of the full line of ICN equipment. Corporate offices are located in the US (MA, CA, GA, RI, AZ), Canada (ON) and Honduras (Choloma). Technical support is offered in English and Spanish.

Inkcups Now Corporation
www.inkcups.com
20 Locust St.
Danvers, MA 01923 USA
info@inkcups.com
1-978-646-8980

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Inkcups Now Corp. introduces the ICN-2200L two color automatic pad printer with linear conveyor for higher production speeds. The ICN-2200L automatic pad printer is one of the most versatile, capable and cost effective two-color pad printers available on the market today.

Danvers, MA -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/05/2010 -- Inkcups Now Corporation introduces the ICN-2200L pad printer, a two color automatic machine with a linear conveyor. The linear conveyor has 18 stations and enables higher production speed and can be interfaced with automatic loading and unloading systems. The conveyor features a shot pin print station registration for very precise imaging (+/-.001") and has a micro-adjust system for moving the conveyor in and out for easy positioning of the graphic on the part. The ICN-2200L pad printing machine is ideal for printing single or multicolor images on injection molded parts, plastic housings and other smaller parts, especially when longer production runs are needed.

The ICN-2200L is offered as a one- or two-color pad printer; for similar functionality in up to four colors, the ICN-2500L model is also available. Additional features include XYR micro-adjust plate holder assemblies and tool-less quick adjust pad mounts, which further reduce production time and increase productivity. ICN-2200L automatic pad printer has ample compression capability and is able to accommodate large, hard print pads - making this pad printer one of the most versatile, capable and cost effective two-color pad printers available on the market today. As all equipment from Inkcups Now, the ICN-2200L comes with no-charge training at select company facilities in North and South America as well as unlimited telephone technical support.

For more info about the ICN-2200L automatic pad printer:
http://inkcups.com/equipment/pad-printers/icn-2200L-automatic-pad-printer/Default.aspx

For more info about pad printing visit:
http://inkcups.com/equipment/pad-printers/pad-printing-videos/Default.aspx
Or visit:
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ICN-2200L Automatic Pad Printer Standard Features:

18 station pneumatic indexing conveyor
Shot pin registration (+/- .001" tolerance)
Electro-pneumatic control
Photopolymer, steel and laser plate capable
Illuminated plate area
Heavy-duty construction with full cabinet stand
One or two color capability
Also available as single color
Auto ink mixing mode
Automated pad cleaning (optional)
Variable cycle delay
Membrane touch panel control
X-Y pad mounts
Electrical, pneumatic schematic package
Operations manual

ICN-2200L Automatic Pad Printer Standard Limits:

Inkcup Size 90mm

Image Area 80mm (3.14")

Plate Size 100 x 250mm

Production Speed:
One to two colors (IPH) 1200

Power Requirements and Dimensions:
Current/Voltage (1 phase/50-60 Hz.) 10A/110V
Air Consumption (CFM/PSI) 3-5/80

ABOUT INKCUPS NOW CORPORATION:
Inkcups Now is a one-stop supplier for the decorators of 3-dimensional products and tagless apparel. ICN offers a complete line of pad printing machines & supplies, screen printing equipment and supplies plus computer-to-plate YAG and CO2 laser engravers & plate makers as well as flatbed inkjet printers. ICN supplies companies in the promotional product, electronics, medical, automotive, tagless garment and other industries. In addition to supplies and machines, ICN provides a range of services: training, plate making, laser engraving, color matching and mixing, ink adhesion testing. Through J3 Global Finance, a closely held subsidiary, Inkcups Now facilitates leasing of the full line of ICN equipment. Corporate offices are located in the US (MA, CA, GA, RI, AZ), Canada (ON) and Honduras (Choloma). Technical support is offered in English and Spanish.

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To support growing operations Inkcups Now-Canada, the one-stop supplier of screen printing and pad printing equipment and supplies in Canada, has hired Adele Watson as a new office manager and customer service representative.

Toronto, Canada -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/25/2010 -- To enhance customer service as well as support its growing operations Inkcups Now-Canada has hired Adele Watson, a new office manager and customer service representative for the office and warehouse in Pickering, Ontario. Inkcups Now-Canada is a one-stop supplier of equipment and consumables for screen printing and pad printing in Canada and a major division of Inkcups Now Corporation, which is headquartered in Massachusetts, USA.

Prior to joining ICN-Canada, Adele was in the graphic design and specialty printing industry, working primarily with digital output and graphic cards. As the office manager and customer service representative, Adele brings over 16 years of knowledge and expertise to the company. Adele says, "My expectations are to help expanding the business in the Canadian market and keep improving upon our customer service." Adele also hopes to increase awareness of ICN Canada to more businesses within the screen printing and pad printing industry.

"One of the advantages of Inkcups Now-Canada is the large warehousing space where we store ink, printing plate and pad inventory and pad printing machinery so that we can fulfill orders quickly and without additional customs costs," says Ray Murphy, the manager of ICN-Canada, "Adele is the person who actually helps the company capitalize on this investment and ensure that things do go smoothly every day."

For additional information please visit:
http://inkcups.com/contact-us/pad-printing-canada/Default.aspx
http://inkcups.com/equipment/pad-printers/Default.aspx

About ICN-Canada:
Inkcups Now-Canada is a one-stop supplier the decorators of 3-dimentional products. We offer equipment, consumables and tech support to companies involved in Pad Printing, Screen Printing on 3-dimentional and flat items, Inkjet Printing, Laser Engraving and Laser Plate Making. Most of ICN products are warehoused near Toronto, in Pickering, Ontario. The large feet warehouse allows storing supplies and equipment for demonstrations and speedy and economic delivery to Canadian customers.

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Flatbed UV Printer for Printing High Quality Sign and POP Display Graphics

Danvers, MA -- (SBWIRE) -- 01/27/2010 -- Inkcups Now Corporation, an official servicing dealer for Mimaki USA Inc., has expanded its offering of the Mimaki line of large format inkjet printers to include the Mimaki JF series. The Mimaki JF series inkjet printers are designed for printing high quality sign and POP display graphics for both long distance and close-up viewing. The Mimaki JF can print on irregular or uneven surfaces with a height of up to 2 inches; the inkjet printer can also print on multiple objects at once.

The Mimaki JF is a flatbed UV printer with an inkjet resolution of 1200 X 1200 dpi (nearly photographic quality.) The Mimaki JF series comes in two models: The Mimaki JF 1610 & JF 1631. The primary difference between the two models is the maximum image size (the JF 1610: 1600mm x 1016mm; JF 1631: 1600mm x 3100mm.) The Mimaki JF inkjet printers use UV ink to decorate a broad range of substrates, including uncoated corrugated plastics and acrylics. The JF series are equipped with dual UV lamps in order to maximize speed. The lamps allow higher production speeds with bidirectional printing. The inks are cured during the printing process so the decorated products can be used immediately after printing. The Mimaki JF series uses high performance RIP software that is easy to use.

Additional features that the Mimaki JF series large format inkjet printers provide give the operator added convenience to use the inkjet printer with as much ease as possible. The Mimaki JF series has a vacuum table with two modes and six zones that can be activated separately: in the vacuum pressure mode, the table effectively holds down the media while printing, in the reverse mode, the air stream lifts the material, enabling the operator to easily move and align heavy and bulky substrates. The Mimaki flatbed printers also contain a roll hanger, which is used for easily maneuvering flexible or rolled substrates. Jam-detecting sensors are also implanted inside of the printer in order to prevent head crushing.

More about the Mimaki JF large format inkjet printers:
http://www.inkcups.com/equipment/inkjet-printers/large-format-inkjet-mimaki-jf/Default.aspx

Additional product offerings are the Mimaki UJF:
http://www.inkcups.com/equipment/inkjet-printers/mimaki-printer-uv-flatbed/Default.aspx

Specifications:
Print head: piezo-electric drop-on demand
Resolution: 600dpi x 600dpi, 1200dpi x 1200dpi
Ink: exclusive UV curable ink in 7 colors (Yellow, Magenta, Cyan, Black, Light Magenta, Light Cyan, White) plus Clear
Ink volume in 4-color mode: 440cc x 2 cartridges for each color
Ink volume in 8-color mode: 440cc x 1 cartridge for each color
Media Set Device: flatbed with vacuum table
UV Device: equipped with 2 sets of UV lamps
Interface: USB2.0
Applicable Standard: VCCI Class A, CE Marking, CB Report, UL, RoHS Directive

Power Requirements & Dimensions:
Power Consumption: Less than 6 KVA
JF 1610:
Net Weight: 2 313 lbs (1050 kg)
Dimensions (Uncrated): 79" x 133.2" x 53.2"(2005 x 3380 x 1350 mm)
JF 1631:
Net Weight: 2 533 lbs (1150 kg)
Dimensions (Uncrated): 133.1" x 166.6" x 53.2" (3380 x 4230 x 1350mm)

ABOUT INKCUPS NOW CORPORATION
Inkcups Now is a one-stop supplier for the decorators of 3-dimensional products and tagless apparel. ICN offers a complete line of pad printing machines & supplies, screen printing equipment and supplies plus computer-to-plate YAG and CO2 laser engravers & plate makers as well as flatbed inkjet printers. ICN supplies companies in the promotional product, electronics, medical, automotive, tagless garment and other industries. In addition to supplies and machines, ICN provides a range of services: training, plate making, laser engraving, color matching and mixing, ink adhesion testing. Through J3 Global Finance, a closely held subsidiary, Inkcups Now facilitates leasing of the full line of ICN equipment. Corporate offices are located in the US (MA, CA, GA, RI, AZ), Canada (ON) and Honduras (Choloma). Technical support is offered in English and Spanish.

Inkcups Now Corporation
http://www.inkcups.com
20 Locust St.
Danvers, MA 01923 USA
info@inkcups.com
1-978-646-8980

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CO2 Laser Engraver for Tagless Label Pad Printing and Promotional Product Engraving

Danvers, MA -- (SBWIRE) -- 12/17/2009 -- Inkcups Now Corporation has introduced the Cobalt 300, an advanced plate-making, cutting and engraving laser system, equipped with the highest-speed servo-driven motor and the most user-friendly software on the market. The Cobalt 300 is a CO2 laser engraver geared for making high resolution Pad Printing Cliches directly from the computer, without the use of film positives, chemicals or concern about depth control.

The Cobalt 300 can be used as a platemaker for Pad Printing Tagless Neck Labels on t-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts, uniforms, underwear and other apparel. By engraving pad printing plates directly from digital files, this CO2 laser machine enables printing of neck labels with high quality logos and letters as small as 4 pt type. Compared to traditional photosensitive plate etching, laser etching produces first generation images with absolute repeatability; laser etching is up to 15 times faster and does not require film positives or chemicals. The Cobalt 300 engraving laser can be fed graphic files remotely, which answers manufacturers' demand for setting up graphics department and production facilities in different states or countries. This laser engraver and platemaker comes with the industry's best warranty and has technical support centers in the US, Canada and Honduras.

The servo drive amplifier enables smoother motions at higher speeds than stepping dive motors, which makes the Cobalt 300 the fastest engraving laser system in its class. The maximum etching speed is 110 inches per second. This CO2 laser machine also has the unsurpassed software package for quick positioning, modifying and printing multiple graphics to the laser. The XY motion of the laser print head enables etching of very large images, (up to 12" x 24") making the Cobalt 300 a highly flexible machine for engraving Acculaze and Imperial pad printing cliches, engraving promotional products, laser marking products and cutting fixtures.

More about Cobalt 300 CO2 laser engraver and plate-maker: http://www.inkcups.com/equipment/laser-engravers-and-plate-makers/engraving-laser-cobalt-300/Default.aspx

More about Tagless Neck Label Printing: http://www.inkcups.com/equipment/tagless-printing/Default.aspx


CO2 Laser Engraver Specifications:
12 watt CO2 laser, air cooled
1.5" focus lens
Maintenance-free brushless DC Servo drives with optical encoders
24" x 12" x 6.7" (610mm x 305mm x 170mm) X-Y-Z travel
110"/sec maximum processing speed
Laser diode pointer
Auto focus feature
Advanced Cobalt 300 software
2 year warranty

Software Features:
Marker - for quick and precise positioning of artwork
Change speed & power settings on the fly
Job queue - complete list of jobs including etching parameters
Guidelines - drag and drop for easy registration
Multiple positioning of jobs - different jobs can be positioned and etched at the same time
Repeat function - with one push of a button
Graphic Preview Button - see the actual image that will be etched
Naming feature - ability to save files with unique names

Accessories:
Air assist with built-in pump
Rotary engraving attachment

Power Requirements & Dimensions:
Current: 5Amps
Voltage:110V
Machine dimensions: 275"W x 38.5"L x 16"H


About Inkcups Now
Inkcups Now is a one-stop supplier for the decorators of 3-dimensional products and tagless apparel. ICN offers a complete line of pad printing machines & supplies, screen printing equipment and supplies plus computer-to-plate YAG and CO2 laser engravers & plate makers as well as flatbed inkjet printers. ICN supplies companies in the promotional product, electronics, medical, automotive, tagless garment and other industries. In addition to supplies and machines, ICN provides a range of services: training, plate making, laser engraving, color matching and mixing, ink adhesion testing. Through J3 Global Finance, a closely held subsidiary, Inkcups Now facilitates leasing of the full line of ICN equipment. Corporate offices are located in the US (MA, CA, GA, RI, AZ), Canada (ON) and Honduras (Choloma). Technical support is offered in English and Spanish.

Inkcups Now Corporation
www.inkcups.com
20 Locust St.
Danvers, MA 01923 USA
info@inkcups.com
1-978-646-8980

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A New Channel of Information for Tagless Apparel Manufacturers

Danvers, MA -- (SBWIRE) -- 09/24/2009 -- Inkcups Now Corporation has recently launched a series of podcasts with the first one being on tag printing and its capabilities and benefits (http://www.inkcups.com/podcasts/tagless-label-printing-1/Default). ICN Podcasts are series of interviews with experienced technical specialists aimed at providing information to the tagless apparel and promotional product industries. With the use of podcasts on tagless labels, Inkcups Now seeks to raise awareness about the tagless pad printing technology and how it can benefit the tagless apparel manufacturers in the long run by providing a more cost-effective solution compared to traditional sewn in or heat transfer labels. ICN Podcasts are available at http://www.inkups.com/podcasts as both audio files and transcripts.

Replacing sewn in labels with tagless labels is one of the fastest growing trends in the tagless apparel industry today. The first podcast on printing tagless labels brings up the basics of the technology and the neck label printing process, limitations and advantages, and how to easily integrate it with screen printing production. By switching from heat transfer to tag printing when producing neck labels, the apparel manufacturer will experience cost savings by eliminating label inventory and associated lead time, as well as achieve more flexibility by easily changing the graphics on garments. Moving further away from heat transfer, tag printing podcast (http://www.inkcups.com/podcasts/tagless-label-printing-2/Default) number two will continue by discussing the selection of the right equipment, printing pads, inks and other supplies in order to start the production run.

About Inkcups Now Corp:
Inkcups Now is a leader in the tag printing industry and a one-stop supplier for the decorators of 3-dimensional products. ICN offers a complete line of pad printing machines & supplies, screen printing equipment and supplies plus computer-to-plate laser etching machines & laser plate makers as well as flatbed inkjet printers. Please visit http://www.inkcups.com/podcasts for more information on tagless labels and tag printing. You are welcome to contact Inkcups Now Corp at 1-978-646-8980 or info@inkcups.com.

Inkcups Now Corporation
20 Locust St.
Danvers, MA 01923 USA
http://www.inkcups.com
info@inkcups.com

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Enables Printing 360 Degree Images on SIGG Stainless Steel Water Bottles & Other Cylinders

Danvers, MA -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/31/2009 -- Inkcups Now Corporation is introducing the PromoJET – Rotary Inkjet, an add-on module to their original flatbed inkjet printer. Equipped with a quick-change rotary fixture this already versatile digital printer turns into a must-have cylinder printer, great for SIGG stainless steel water bottles, metal and plastic pens, flashlights and more. Going from flatbed to rotary inkjet printer is an easy procedure as the fixture can be assembled onto the machine and ready to print in 5 to 10 minutes.

With the ability to print on cylinders with a diameter of 3/8" to 5" and length of 1.5" to 11.5" the rotary inkjet is capable of printing on a wide range of different sized round objects. Whether in standard flatbed configuration rotary configuration, the PromoJET is ideal for multicolor graphics printed on white or light colored substrates. Visit ICN website to watch the cylinder printer decorating a SIGG stainless steel water bottle at http://inkcups.com/equipment/inkjet-printers/3d-inkjet-printer-videos/Default.aspx#inkjet-imprinting-bottle.

The PromoJET flatbed and cylinder printer features an 8 color ink jet head and a DC driven tooling table (11"x18") onto which parts can be tooled into a multiple-up configuration. Specialized RIP software controls the color reproduction and the overall amount of ink laid on the product. In addition to the PromoJET Rotary Inkjet bottle printer, ICN also offers a selection of other inkjets such as the Mimaki Printer - Flatbed UV Inkjet, a high-end flatbed inkjet capable of printing extremely high resolution images over dark or transparent objects.

About Inkcups Now Corp:
Inkcups Now is a one-stop supplier for the decorators of 3-dimensional products. ICN offers a complete line of pad printing equipment & supplies, screen printing inks and equipment plus computer-to-plate CO2 and YAG laser etchers & laser plate makers as well as flatbed inkjet printers.

ICN supplies companies in the promotional product, electronics, medical, automotive, tagless garment and other industries. In addition to supplies and machines, ICN provides a range of services: training, plate making, laser engraving, color matching and mixing, ink adhesion testing. Through J3 Global Finance, a closely held subsidiary, Inkcups Now facilitates leasing of the full line of ICN equipment. Corporate offices are located in the US (MA, CA, GA, RI, AZ) and Canada (ON).

Inkcups Now Corporation
20 Locust St.
Danvers, MA 01923 USA
http://www.inkcups.com
info@inkcups.com
1-978-646-8980

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Pad Printing Plates to Accommodate Any CO2 or YAG Laser Etcher

Danvers, MA -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/21/2009 -- After a year of research and development, Inkcups Now Corporation is proud to release three new types of Laser Engravable Plates (cliches) for pad printing: AccuLaze plates for CO2 or YAG lasers, Cobalt Ultra and Cobalt Steel Back for YAG lasers. With these new cliches, ICN offers the most comprehensive line of pad printing plates in the industry. In total, ICN manufactures five different laser plate materials specifically designed to be used with a CO2 or YAG laser etching systems and capable of handling the full spectrum of graphics, from fine to bold images.

The new AccuLaze pad printing cliche is a double sided material with steel center and the fixed depth of 0.00085", which enables quick production setup on any CO2 or YAG laser etcher. The complete line of YAG laser engravable plates includes the 0.012" thick double-sided Standard Cobalt plates suitable for the majority of pad printing applications, the thicker Cobalt Ultra plates with approved resistance to damage and longer life expectancy, and the single-sided Cobalt Steel Back plate ideal for use with magnetic ink cups. To be used with nearly all CO2 lasers, the newly improved Imperial pad printing plates provide the user with improved surface finish and exceptional reproducibility of dot pattern for standard and bold graphics.

With two patents pending, Inkcups Now manufactures its laser engravable plates with unique features designed for varying applications and machine types. These competitively priced pad printing cliches can run on Inkcups Now lasers as well as many industry standard laser engraving systems.

About Inkcups Now Corp:
Inkcups Now is a one-stop supplier for the decorators of 3-dimensional products. ICN offers a complete line of pad printing equipment & supplies, screen printing inks and equipment plus computer-to-plate CO2 and YAG laser etchers & laser plate makers as well as flatbed inkjet printers.

ICN supplies companies in the promotional product, electronics, medical, automotive, tagless garment and other industries. In addition to supplies and machines, ICN provides a range of services: training, plate making, laser engraving, color matching and mixing, ink adhesion testing. Through J3 Global Finance, a closely held subsidiary, Inkcups Now facilitates leasing of the full line of ICN equipment. Corporate offices are located in the US (MA, CA, GA, RI, AZ) and Canada (ON).

Inkcups Now Corporation
20 Locust St.
Danvers, MA 01923 USA
http://www.inkcups.com
info@inkcups.com
1-978-646-8980

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An Indispensable Piece of Screen Printing as well as Pad Printing Equipment

Danvers, MA -- (SBWIRE) -- 06/24/2009 -- Inkcups Now Corp. has introduced the Harmony Ink Dispenser, a 12 or 16 canister system designed to store and accurately dispense pad printing and screen printing inks and thinners, drastically simplifying ink mixing and PMS color matching. It will enable you to quickly mix the precise amount of PMS colors that you need at the moment, eliminating ink waste while saving time and money.

This compact tabletop ink dispenser will prove to be an indispensable addition to your line of screen or pad printing equipment. No more messy cans and dried ink particles - just pour the ink into the canisters for easy mixing and storage!

The ink Dispenser's hermetically sealable and solvent resistant canisters hold up to 2.5 liters of pad or screen printing inks as well as thinners. The 12 canister model can accommodate a twelve color mixing system; the 16 canister model allows adding a combination of thinners or opaque colors. The Dispenser has two graduated pumps, for coarse and fine control over the ink, which allows dispensing at 0.1 gram accuracy. The easily removable nozzles are designed to minimize dripping. The automatic mixing feature helps keep the ink at the correct viscosity.

Contact your regional ICN salesperson for ink dispenser pricing and the Payback Calculator, which will help you calculate how soon the Dispenser will pay for itself depending on your ink usage, labor cost etc. Using the Dispenser loaded with the Harmony Matching System, you can easily create any PMS color. Our Harmony color calculator located at http://www.inkcups.com/inks-thinners/Default.aspx will provide pad and screen printing ink mixing formula for desired color and quantity.

About Inkcups Now Corp:
Inkcups Now is a one-stop supplier for the decorators of 3-dimensional products. ICN offers a complete line of pad printing equipment & supplies, screen printing inks and equipment plus computer-to-plate laser etching machines & laser plate makers as well as flatbed inkjet printers. ICN supplies companies in the promotional product, electronics, medical, automotive, tagless garment and other industries. In addition to supplies and machines, ICN provides a range of services: training, plate making, laser engraving, color matching and mixing, ink adhesion testing. Through J3 Global Finance, a closely held subsidiary, Inkcups Now facilitates leasing of the full line of ICN equipment. Corporate offices are located in the US (MA, CA, GA, RI, AZ) and Canada (ON).

Inkcups Now Corporation
20 Locust St.
Danvers, MA 01923 USA
http://www.inkcups.com
info@inkcups.com
1-978-646-8980

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm