halide photographic paper to be marketed as a premium consumer paper, and Crystal Archive Writable paper, which is designed for use in calendars and other areas where end users need to write directly on the image.
For details, read all three Fujifilm press releases:
Introduction of Fujicolor Crystal Archive Writable Paper
Fujicolor Crystal Archive Writable Paper FUJIFILM Corporation is pleased to introduce the Fujicolor Crystal Archive Writable Paper, which is a new silver halide photographic color paper specifically designed to make durable writable photos possible for calendar, photobook, postcard and fine art purposes. The writable paper is designed in such a way that end consumers can make notes on calendars, postcards or place a signature on a photo.
The surface design shows a unique smooth semi-matte look, which has a fingerprint protection layer that makes handling of photos much easier. The diffuse reflecting surface makes it suitable to express the fine artwork of an artist. Even under high lighting intensity no reflections are present. The emulsion is similar to other Fujicolor Crystal Archive Papers, and an additional top-layer enables the writing and fingerprint protection features. Writable Paper delivers enhanced color reproduction, white purity, excellent image stability, just as well as other Fujicolor Crystal Archive Papers.
Writable Paper can be processed with Frontier digital minilab series and wide format printers. We believe that this innovative addition to the Fujicolor Paper lineup will further expand the photo business.
Product Features
Writable surface after processing
Fingerprint protection
Unique semi-matte surface finish
Fast processing
Optimal designed surface provides a unique combination of a durable color reproduction and writable surface for most popular pencils and ballpoints
Same features as other Fujicolor Crystal Archive Papers (Excellent Whiteness, Enhanced Color Reproduction, Excellent Image Stability etc.)
No back printing
Introduction of Fujicolor Crystal Archive Paper Supreme High Definition
FUJIFILM Corporation is pleased to introduce the Fujicolor Crystal Archive Paper Supreme High Definition, which is a new silver halide photographic color paper specifically designed as a Premium product for the consumer market.
Supreme High Definition Paper responds to market trends and customer requirements. Depending on local market conditions, retailers can offer the New Supreme High Definition Paper alongside their normal Crystal Archive or Supreme paper, resulting in additional revenues.
Consumers are more demanding in having their images printed on premium photo paper due to the improved quality of digital compact cameras and the increased digital SLR camera sales including their HD viewing options on High Definition viewing devices such as televisions and monitors.
The Supreme High Definition Paper is designed in such a way that the end consumers will experience a high quality image. It has a wide color range in combination with a solid base for optimal handling during picture viewing. It is provided with a thicker base and smooth high glossy finish and is recognized by its attractive gold back print. The color range is wider and the thickness is higher in Supreme High Definition Paper compared to Supreme Paper. Supreme High Definition Paper delivers enhanced color reproduction, white purity, excellent image stability, just as well as other Fujicolor Crystal Archive Papers.
Supreme High Definition Paper can be processed with the Frontier digital minilab series and will replace the Supreme Type II paper.
Product Features
For digital printers only
Optimized for fast processing in Frontier digital minilab
Vivid color reproduction, wider color range
Brilliant whites
Deep blacks
Excellent image stability
Available in Glossy as well Lustre Surface
Thick paper base
Golden backprint
Announces New High-Performance Dye-Sublimation Thermal Photo Printing Material
Fujifilm Quality Thermal Photo Paper FUJIFILM Corporation announces the development of FUJIFILM Quality Thermal Photo Paper, a new dye sublimation thermal photo printing material packaged with a dedicated ink ribbon cartridge for use with the ASK-2000 Thermal Photo Printer. FUJIFILM Quality Thermal Photo Paper is a new type of dye sublimation thermal photo printing material, offering improved surface finish, handling, and significantly reduced environmental impact during the production phase.
Fujifilm is also displaying two new dye sublimation thermal photo printers as a reference exhibit: the ultra high-speed ASK-2500, capable of achieving world-class print speeds of 6.8 seconds for a 4 x 6-in. (102 x 152mm) print, and the ASK-3000, a high-density printer (maximum density of 2.4) engineered with an emphasis on image quality that produces unprecedented dynamic range.
In response to rapidly diversifying photo printing needs, Fujifilm has developed a variety of next-generation print solutions under the banner of “Expanding Frontier Solutions,´´ an initiative that has met with acclaim in markets around the world. A mainstay of the Expanding Frontier Solutions lineup, Thermal Photo Printers let print service providers offer high-quality, high-speed commercial photo printing services with relatively small initial investment and minimal space and maintenance requirements. Combined with print order terminals and software, high-performance thermal photo printers function as key components in customized in-store photo kiosk solutions that have been adopted by numerous retailers in markets.
The newly developed FUJIFILM Quality Thermal Photo Paper utilizes a laminated base paper with the same high level of whiteness as silver halide photographic color paper. This base is coated in multi-layer that incorporates a heat insulation layer, using a first- of-its-kind production method based on FUJIFILM proprietary coating technology on aqueous dispersion system*1. Compared to conventional thermal photo papers, this new paper achieves greatly enhanced image quality (5% increase in whiteness%3B 20% increase in gloss*2), making it possible to offer prints with a luxury feel far surpassing conventional thermal photo prints.
The new production methods make it possible to increase the moisture content of the photo printing material itself, resulting in antistatic of approximately 1/1000 the surface resistance of conventional products. This minimizes the tendency for freshly printed thermal photo prints to stick together, resulting in significantly increased handling ease.
By adopting proprietary coating technology on aqueous dispersion system that uses virtually no polluting organic solvents, new FUJIFILM Quality Thermal Photo Paper achieves a significant reduction in environmental impact during the production phase.
With the development of this new dye-sublimation thermal photo paper, Fujifilm will continue to expand its range of Thermal Photo Printer solutions, making it possible to offer strong support for photo printing businesses.
*1: Utilizes a technology to disperse coating particles in a water base, requiring virtually no organic solvents for the coating process.
*2: Whiteness: ISO 2470-compliant%3B Gloss: ISO 2813-compliant
