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• WisePrint add productivity with ColorJet Verve 2513 from QPS
  5 Sep 2023

  Birmingham-based design, print, and marketing solutions provider WisePrint Solutions has praised the impact of its new ColorJet Verve 2513 flatbed LED UV printer from Quality Print Services (QPS), revealing the machine has helped increase productivity and efficiency and allowed the company to expand its offering in the profitable events sector.

• QPS expands flatbed printer range with new ColorJet Verve Mini
  13 Mar 2023

  Quality Print Services (QPS), the one-stop-shop for the wide-format print market, is delighted to announce the availability of the new ColorJet Verve Mini small-format LED UV flatbed printer.

• QPS returns to SDUK 2023 with wide format showcase
  20 Feb 2023

  Quality Print Services (QPS), the one-stop-shop for the wide-format print market, has announced its plans for the upcoming Sign & Digital UK 2023 event.

• QPS announces relocation to new purpose-built premises
  13 Dec 2022

  Quality Print Services (QPS), the one-stop-shop for the wide-format print market, is delighted to announce its relocation to brand new, purpose-built premises as part of its ongoing commitment to delivering a high quality service to customers.

• QPS recommends DuPont Artistri XITE S2500 inks
  10 Oct 2022

  Specialist large-format printer Colour Graphics has revealed its decision to begin using DuPont Artistri XITE S2500 Series Ink, on the back of a recommendation from Quality Print Services (QPS), has led to significant improvements in the quality of printed work.

• QPS gears up for wide-format showcase at SDUK 2022
  9 Mar 2022

  Quality Print Services (QPS), the one-stop-shop for the wide-format print market, is delighted to announce it will showcase a host of market-leading hardware and consumables on its stand (P86) at Sign and Digital UK 2022.

• Textile printing opportunities in a post-pandemic world
  2 Feb 2022

  Before the pandemic, it is probably fair to say that textile printing was one of those things that we had all considered at some point. Perhaps it was for printing flags, fabric banners and soft signage, or supplemental production such as interior décor applications and soft furnishings. You might even have considered direct-to-garment printing including T-shirts, sportswear and short-run fashion designs.

• QPS distribute ColorJet UV flatbed and dye-sub printer range
  13 Jul 2021

  Quality Print Services (QPS), the one-stop shop for the wide-format print market, has been announced as the official UK distributor for ColorJet's leading range of UV flatbed and soft signage printers.

• Targeting textile & garment printing in a post-pandemic world
  22 Jun 2021

  Prior to the pandemic, textile printing was one of those things we´d probably all considered. Perhaps for printing flags, fabric banners or soft signage? Or for supplemental production such as interior décor and soft furnishings? Maybe even for direct-to-garment T-shirts, sportswear printing and short-run fashion designs?

• Solutions Acrylic & Display ‘exceptional’ with support from QPS
  12 Apr 2021

  Halesowen-based Solutions Acrylic & Display says working with the expert team at Quality Print Services (QPS) has helped to significantly improve the quality of its printed output and take on new work as a result.

• Nazdar announces 707 Series inks available from QPS
  9 Mar 2021

  Quality Print Services Ltd (QPS) has announced the immediate UK availability of Nazdar Ink Technologies' newly announced 707 Series, a UV-LED ink series that is plug-and-play for Mimaki JFX and UJF printers using LUS150 Series.

• Nazdar 706 Series UV-LED inkjet inks now available from QPS
  3 Mar 2021

  Quality Print Services Ltd (QPS), the main UK distributor of Nazdar Ink Technologies' digital inkjet ink products, has announced it will be offering the newly-announced 706 Series of UV-LED inks to its UK customers with immediate effect.

• New Nazdar 708 plug-and-play inks now available from QPS
  9 Feb 2021

  Quality Print Services Ltd (QPS), the main UK distributor of Nazdar Ink Technologies' digital inkjet ink products, has announced it will be offering the newly-announced 708 Series of UV-LED inks to its UK customers with immediate effect.

• QPS and Nazdar mark 20 years of distribution relationship
  16 Dec 2020

  Quality Print Services (QPS) was established in 1997 with customer service at its core. Based in Lancashire in north-west England, Managing Director Chris Bailey can usually be found either driving cross-country to meet a client or under the hood of a printer. Along with providing technical support and an extensive range of hardware, QPS has been a leading UK distributor of alternative inks for the last 20 years.

• Roland VG2 from QPS makes 'huge difference' to Source Signs
  1 Jul 2020

  Glasgow's Source Signs says replacing its second-hand Roland VersaCAMM with a brand-new Roland TrueVIS VG2-640, supplied by Quality Print Services (QPS), has made 'a massive difference' to its turnaround speeds.

• QPS - on call during times of need
  18 May 2020

  While some print service providers have remained operational since the introduction of lockdown conditions on March 23rd - perhaps to supply the key worker infrastructure and or by diversifying to offer PPE provisions - there will be a large number who needed to close.

• It is time to consider cost-efficient alternative ink says QPS
  30 Apr 2020

  With the current challenges facing the print industry - and the UK as a whole - many businesses are looking at their finances.

• QPS blog on caring for your equipment during shutdown
  14 Apr 2020

  Hopefully, as a print business, you have now had the opportunity to ensure that your employees are safe from COVID-19 in accordance with government directives. Now, it is time to consider the potential impact on your printing equipment - and how to ensure it is ready to get to work following a business shutdown.

• QPS on choosing the right textile ink for each application
  12 Feb 2020

  QPS always responds to market demand. In April 2019, following numerous requests for textile inks - other than dye sublimation - for more specific applications, we expanded our product portfolio with the full range of DuPont Artistri digital inks for textiles.

• Leek Signs receives festive upgrade from QPS
  20 Nov 2019

  A sackful of sign and display work by Leek Signs will transform London's Hyde Park this festive season, printed on a new Roland VG-640 running Nazdar inks, supplied by Quality Print Services (QPS).

• QPS announces new cost-effective eco-friendly ink refills
  10 Oct 2019

  Quality Print Services (QPS) has announced the launch of a new ink refill solution for Brother GT-3 Series of direct-to-garment (DTG) printers.

• Colour House switch their TrueVis to Nazdar 204 inks
  21 Aug 2019

  The Colour House has become one of the first UK businesses to use the brand new Nazdar 204 Series digital imaging inks, supplied by wide-format print specialist Quality Print Services (QPS).

• Quarmby Colour installs EFI VUTEk h3 LED hybrid printer
  1 Aug 2019

  Quarmby Colour has installed an EFI VUTEk h3 LED hybrid flatbed/roll-to-roll inkjet printer from Electronics For Imaging, Inc. The Leeds, England-based printing company is using the 3.2-metre wide production device to drive higher throughput and superior print quality in its display graphics operations.

• Drytac: The hidden cost of 'box movers'
  23 Jul 2019

  In today's 'show me your invoice, I'll beat it' environment it's difficult to compete against the 'box mover' business model. Everyone wants the lowest price and many people think the product is the only thing that counts, so why pay more?

• Registration opens for first-ever WB/Camp
  17 Jul 2019

  Registration is open for the inaugural WB/Camp, a first-of-its-kind summit on water-based ink printing, powered by the Specialty Graphic Imaging Association’s (SGIA) THREADX conference.

• QPS helps Pure Theatre achieve perfect results
  3 Jul 2019

  Pure Theatre has been able to achieve ‘perfect, smooth black' borders for its projector screens thanks to ‘brilliant' support from Quality Print Services (QPS) and inks from Nazdar.

• Mimaki TX300P-1800 printer on demonstration at ITMA 2019
  20 Jun 2019

  Mimaki has announced the first global technology demonstration of a brand-new hybrid digital textile printer from the TX300P series at ITMA 2019 (Barcelona, Spain, 20-26 June, Stand B110, Hall 3). Uniquely featuring both direct-to-textile and transfer print capabilities, the new printer achieves unparalleled flexibility in ink combinations and substrates – opening new profitable opportunities for businesses.

• Durst showcases Alpha technology with SuperMultipass at ITMA
  18 Jun 2019

  Durst, manufacturer of advanced digital printing and production technologies, will be showcasing its proven Alpha comprehensive technology platform on Booth A210, Hall 3 at ITMA in Fira de Barcelona, Gran Via, Spain, from 20-26 June.

• SGIA support next-generation printers at SkillsUSA Conference
  4 Jun 2019

  With the support of member volunteers and donors, the Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA) will participate for its eighth year in the upcoming SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference (NLSC) (June 24 - 28; Louisville, Ky.), a hands-on competition for career and technical education students.

• QPS install 2 Roland Texart XT-640 printers at EventureWorks
  3 Jun 2019

  Quality Print Services (QPS), a wide-format print specialist, key reseller for Roland DG and the main UK distributor of Nazdar digital inkjet ink products, has installed two new Roland Texart XT-640 printers at cycle jersey specialist EventureWorks. Both high-speed dye sublimation devices are running Nazdar's NDT600 Series bulk ink systems.

• Expanded automotive aftermarket portfolio by Avery Dennison
  16 May 2019

  A significantly expanded automotive toolkit is showcasing at this year’s Avery Dennison FESPA stand. Additions to the range include three new Supreme Wrapping Film colours, a new option for paint protection and a comprehensive range of automotive window films.

• Massivit 3D appoints Erez Zimerman as new CEO
  15 May 2019

  Massivit 3D Printing Technologies, the leading provider of large format 3D printing solutions, has announced the appointment of Erez Zimerman as new CEO.

• Mimaki JFX200-2513EX to offer more than double productivity
  14 May 2019

  Hybrid Services, the exclusive distributor for Mimaki inkjet printers and cutting systems in the UK and Ireland, has announced the launch of the new Mimaki JFX200-2513EX – an 8’ x 4’ flatbed LED UV printer that adds additional features and increased productivity to the current line-up.

• Roland DGs VersaSTUDIO BT-12 DTG printer now available
  9 May 2019

  Roland DG Corporation, a leading manufacturer of wide-format inkjet printers and 3D devices worldwide, today announced availability in the EMEA region of the VersaSTUDIO BT-12, Roland’s first direct-to-garment desktop printer for printing directly onto cotton-based* products.

• QPS signs up for SDUK 2020 following 2019 success
  9 Apr 2019

  Wide-format print specialist Quality Print Services (QPS) successfully returned to Sign & Digital UK last week with a showcase of innovative technology from leading manufacturers, including Nazdar and Roland DG.

• DuPont appoints QPS as distributor of Artistri textile inks
  2 Apr 2019

  Wide-format print specialist Quality Print Services (QPS) has announced that it will be adding the full range of DuPont Artistri digital inks for textiles to its product portfolio, with immediate effect. These textile inks are available in both pigment and dye-based formulations and deliver brilliant colours, excellent fastness properties, and robust print reliability.

• QPS to demonstrate graphic and textile innovations at SDUK
  13 Mar 2019

  Wide-format print specialist Quality Print Services (QPS) has announced it will return to Sign & Digital UK this year with a showcase of innovative technology from leading manufacturers, including Nazdar and Roland DG, on stand H2.

• QPS installs Roland RT-640 at Magic Textiles
  27 Feb 2019

  Quality Print Services (QPS), a wide-format print specialist and the main UK distributor of Nazdar digital inkjet ink products, has installed a Roland RT-640 dye-sublimation transfer printer at Magic Textiles' custom-built facilities in Leek, Staffordshire.

• The hardest working print head in the UK?
  18 Feb 2019

  Quality Print Services (QPS), a wide-format print specialist and the main UK distributor of Nazdar digital inkjet ink products, has uncovered what might be the hardest working print head in the UK.

• QPS installs UK's 1st Roland Texart RT-640M at Grangeprint
  15 Nov 2018

  Quality Print Services (QPS) has installed the UK's first Roland Texart RT-640M dye sublimation printer at Nottingham-based Grangeprint. The new multi-function printer - which enables direct-to-textile and indirect sublimation printing - was installed mid-October 2018 and will enable Grangeprint to boost its turnover significantly by offering soft signage solutions to its corporate customers.

• Ink freedom: Nazdar's Stephen Woodall looks at trends in graphics market
  16 Sep 2017

  

  Following Stephen Woodall's appointment as Global Market Segment Manager for Aqueous & Solvent Digital at Nazdar Ink Technologies earlier this year, he gives his insight into trends in the signage and graphics market. Based in Stockport, Stephen Woodall works closely with regional managers in territories across the globe and Nazdar's UK- and USA-based R&D teams. He says that currently Nazdar is actively working with channel partners who want to specifically target markets and expand their customer network.

  “The Nazdar 130 Series inks, our alternative to the Mimaki SS21 inks, have been a very popular addition to our product range, but recently we've also seen greater uptake of Nazdar 203 Series inks, which are a high-quality, more affordable alternative to ECO-SOL MAX 3 inks," he comments. "Like all Nazdar's alternative ink ranges, these two products are a close physical match in terms of performance, adhesion, colour vibrancy and outdoor longevity.

  "Over the coming months I expect to see continued stability in the signage and graphics market, with demand remaining strong for exciting new products and greater efficiencies helping businesses to reduce their spend while retaining quality. A growing number of people are finding that a changeover to Nazdar inks is painless and trouble-free with no obvious difference except the cost.

  "Everyone is looking for ways to reduce their overheads without reducing their quali-ty, which is not a new development, but we are seeing the impact now in the form of increased interest in our free ink cartridge campaign

  "Nazdar has an ongoing programme of supplying an ink cartridge free of charge to graphics, packaging and industrial printers to be trialled in conjunction with their OEM inks. While we've always had good uptake in the UK and USA, at present we're seeing an increased interest from other geographic regions. The campaign offers the opportunity to try out Nazdar inks risk-free, which growing numbers of print businesses seem inclined to do.

  "Furthermore, these ink cartridges are provided to each customer by their local resellers who know the market and can provide tailored advice and any support they might need. Customers aren't just receiving a single ink cartridge through the post; they're building a relationship with a fellow local company with whom they can work in the future. This reflects a wider trend of people preferring to invest in local, independent businesses and receiving more personal customer care."

  For more information on Nazdar and its comprehensive range of ink solutions, please visit www.nazdar.com.

  Stephen manages Nazdar's existing aqueous and solvent product ranges and oversees the development of new ink formulations – there's a Nazdar ink for every job.

  [Picture caption: Stephen Woodall has an insider's view of the ink market]

• WAE Group invests in second Longier after two hard-working years
  10 Sep 2017

  

  Quality Print Services (QPS) is set to install a second Longier grand format printer at WAE Group, two years after the sign specialist purchased its first Longier Hunter FP-3750 LED flatbed from QPS.

• QPS to demonstrate power of diversification at The Print Show
  23 Aug 2017

  

  Quality Print Services (QPS) has confirmed it will exhibit at The Print Show, taking place at in Telford from October 11th to 13th 2017 (Stand I07).

  The third outing for The Print Show will include demonstrations of new hardware and products, educational content and an opportunity to network with delegates from across the print industry. Furthermore, it offers a chance to meet experts in the field – such as leading wide-format supplier QPS.

  Specifically, the Lancashire business intends to introduce traditional print providers, such as litho printers, to the wide-format print technology and support that could help them open new and lucrative revenue streams.

  "The Print Show's features include the Printer's Bazaar and Business Seminar Theatre which will explore the huge variety of options open to printers in the UK today," comments Chris Bailey, Managing Director, QPS.

  "We expect to meet plenty of print firms who are looking to add wide-format technology to their existing equipment, either to investigate potential markets or to satisfy an existing requirement.
  We're also looking forward to meeting those with existing wide-format capacity and are investigating alternative solutions.

  "We travel the UK looking after our customers so we know exactly what advice to give, and are experts in the products we sell and the services we provide."

  The Print Show tweeted that it was 'delighted to confirm that @QPSWideFormat will be at #theprintshow this year', with the organiser's Sales Manager Adam Every adding that it was 'fantastic news'.

  QPS is a one-stop-shop for wide-format print providers, offering the full range of high-performance Nazdar digital inks, the Longier UV printer range, other new and refurbished wide-format printers, display materials and consumables, including specialist products.

  It is also a renowned name in service and support, retaining loyal customers across the UK who rely on QPS's expertise in installing new print hardware and inks, maintaining systems and undertaking repairs when needed.

  This reflects 'The Print Show is Great Britain' slogan; the QPS team travels across the country to care for its new and existing customers, delivering unrivalled support. In addition, QPS is a leading supplier of Nazdar ink – much of which is manufactured in the UK. For more information on Nazdar and its comprehensive range of ink solutions, please visit www.nazdar.com.

  QPS will exhibit at Stand I07 at The Print Show, taking place at The International Centre in Telford, UK from October 11th to 13th 2017. To book a meeting with QPS at the event, or for more information about QPS's print products and services, please email sales@qualityprintservices.com or call 01704 897575.

• Michael Fox to retire; Richard Bowles to become Nazdar President
  16 Jul 2017

  

  Nazdar, comprised of Nazdar Ink Technologies, Nazdar SourceOne and Nazdar Consulting, announces the retirement of its President, Michael Fox, effective the end of 2017.

• New 203 Series inkjet ink from Nazdar designed for longevity
  26 Jun 2017

  

  Nazdar Ink Technologies has released a new set of solvent inkjet inks, developed for long-lasting, high-quality output from Roland wide-format printers.

  Promoted at this year's FESPA show, Nazdar 203 Series inks are formulated as direct replacements for Roland Eco Max 3 original inks, but at a lower price point. They are accurately colour-matched to OEM inks in CMYK plus Light Cyan, Light Magenta and Light Black, and can be used in conjunction with Roland Eco Max 3 white and metallic inks.

  In addition to the colour vibrancy provided as standard with Nazdar inks – which are manufactured in the UK and USA – the new low-odour Series 203 inks offer superior performance on outdoor graphics and are resistant to UV degradation and colour fade. The range is ideal for commonly used graphics substrates including banner material, flexible and pressure-sensitive vinyl, blue back paper and backed mesh, delivering consistent and reliable print performance even on high-speed printers.

  "We promoted the new inks at FESPA in Hamburg this spring and we're delighted to now roll them out to wide-format print businesses across the UK," says Stephen Woodall, Global Market Segment Manager for Aqueous & Solvent Digital. "The high impact, high intensity colours offered by the new Nazdar 203 Series inks are equivalent to the OEM ink set but without the high price tag.

  "Nazdar inks are formulated to match specific OEM inks, so print businesses can be assured that a quick ink changeover is all that's required to save them money without losing quality. The only difference their customers will see is lower prices."

  Thanks to compatibility with both the ink shades and with all Roland printers engineered to Roland Eco Max 3 inks, the new Nazdar 203 Series cartridges can be installed simply when the old OEM inks run out, either singly or as a full set, without the need for custom profiles in most situations.

  The new inks – available in 500ml cartridges and 1 litre bottles – are manufactured to ISO9001 standards and meet all the regulatory targets achieved by Eco Max 3 OEM inks.

  Learn more about Nazdar 203 Series eco-solvent inkjet ink in the new Nazdar Meet the Inks video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ie3Z-o8gwPE).

  For more information on Nazdar and its comprehensive range of ink solutions, please visit www.nazdar.com.

  Picture caption: The new Nazdar 203 Series inks provide outdoor endurance

• QPS rescues Jaymar Packaging's 'expensive piece of metal' with ink switchover
  13 Jun 2017

  

  Jaymar Packaging says a switch to alternative inks from Quality Print Services (QPS) has brought new life to its flatbed printer, which had sat as 'a very expensive piece of metal' after clogging problems.

• Longier, Roland and Nazdar stars of QPS's stand at Sign and Digital UK
  23 Apr 2017

  

  Quality Print Services (QPS) has reported a very successful three days at the NEC for Sign and Digital UK 2017.

• QPS to focus on highest quality inks & dye-sub innovation at Sign & Digital UK
  14 Feb 2017

  

  Quality Print Services (QPS) will return to Sign and Digital UK from March 28th to 30th 2017 where its stand (J12) will feature the highest quality wide-format and dye-sublimation printing technology and inks.

• More graphics companies prioritising efficiency when switching inks
  17 Jan 2017

  

  Quality Print Services (QPS) has seen an increase in sales of its most easy-to-use alternative inks, suggesting a trend of UK sign and graphics companies looking to improve workflow efficiencies in the print room.

  In particular, Chris Bailey, Director of QPS, says he has experienced a surge in print businesses choosing Nazdar 705 series ink, developed as a direct replacement for the HP FB 250 series inks for HP FB500/700 printer platforms. As it is a plug-and-play system, a new Nazdar 705 ink box is simply fitted directly behind an empty OEM box quickly and easily, with no requirement to flush or re-profile the RIP software and therefore no ink is wasted.

  The Nazdar 705 series ink also offers excellent durability: its resistance to the effects of UV degradation and fading make it ideal for long-term outdoor use and its superior adhesion helps to resist edge chipping and peeling on both flexible and rigid materials, including challenging substrates such as fluted polypropylene and composites.

  Nazdar 702 series ink, formulated as a direct replacement for Océ IJC256 series inks used on Océ Arizona printer platforms, and Nazdar 130 series ink, a true colour-match for the original Mimaki SS21 ink set, are also proving popular. Nazdar 130 is low-odour and is available in 2 litre bulk bags, compatible with the Mimaki Bulk Ink System, for even greater cost- and time-savings and efficiency. Both offer intense colours and excellent resistance to damage on printed output, even for long-term exterior applications.

  "Across the sign and graphics industry we're seeing an increase in customers looking for products and equipment that is easy to use, both on a day-to-day basis and when they are first installed," says Chris Bailey.

  "Margins are tighter than ever and downtime is not something print businesses can afford. Our plug-and-play alternative inks are fitted in seconds when needed – and with many formulations available in bulk options, operators can spend even less time preparing to run printers."

  Bailey adds: "Our alternative inks are developed by Nazdar for specific printing systems to ensure equal or better quality, reliability, colour intensity and durability than OEM inks, but at a lower price point. It is no longer acceptable for reduced costs to be associated with reduced quality and printer reliability."

  Furthermore, Nazdar inks are fully supported in the field by QPS's renowned team of engineers, so on rare occasions when customers encounter a problem QPS ensures they are back up and running with as little downtime as possible.

  "Customers are demanding their ink and equipment service choices tick every one of their boxes, which Nazdar inks from QPS do," says Chris Bailey.

  For more information about Nazdar inks and QPS's large-format print products and services, please email sales@qualityprintservices.com or call +44 (0)1704 897575.

  For more information on Nazdar and its comprehensive range of ink solutions, please visit www.nazdar.com.

• QPS celebrates five years of end-to-end ink cartridge recycling scheme
  29 Nov 2016

  

  At a time when recycling is making headlines, Quality Print Services (QPS) is celebrating five years since the launch of its cartridge recycling scheme.

  QPS introduced the free programme for its customers in 2011 – long before the 5p carrier bag charge was introduced and campaigns began to call for coffee shop chains to recycle their cups.

  The end-to-end cartridge recycling programme was developed in partnership with ink brand Nazdar to minimise the signage and graphics industry's generation of landfill waste and its environmental effects. QPS began collecting empties when delivering new ones or while visiting customers as part of its renowned printer service support.

  To further reduce road miles, the recycling process is kept local to QPS's HQ in Burscough, Lancashire. Any remaining ink goes to a nearby solvent recovery centre while separated cartridge components are sent to a reprocessing plant in the north of the county, where they are ground down and reprocessed into clean chips for resale to UK plastics manufacturers.

  In the past twelve months alone, QPS has collected around 3.5 tonnes of plastic cartridges and saved them from going to landfill.

  As well as reducing their environmental impact, this means QPS's customers don't have to worry about disposing hazardous materials or finding space to store their empty cartridges as they build up.

  "Five years after launching our ink cartridge recycling programme we remain one of the only suppliers to offer this service to our customers," says Chris Bailey, Director, QPS.

  "More and more print buyers are demanding environmental action from their print providers and we can offer help in this area free of charge. What's more, our customers who sign up for the recycling programme will receive certification of their involvement, which can help support an application for ISO 14001."

  He adds: "Our industry creates a vast amount of waste, far too much of which ends up in landfill. It's up to all of us to help reduce that, but we make it as easy as possible for our customers."

  QPS also champions British business – the majority of the Nazdar wide-format ink it sells is made in the UK – so is proud to contribute to the British circular economy by providing recycled plastic chips for re-manufacturing into new products.

  All QPS customers who take regular deliveries of Nazdar ink cartridges are eligible for the programme. For more information about the campaign or QPS's large-format print products and services, please email sales@qualityprintservices.com or call + 44(0)1704 897575.

  For more information on Nazdar and its comprehensive range of ink solutions, please visit www.nazdar.com.

  [Picture caption: Used Nazdar ink cartridges are turned into plastic chips for remanufacturing]

• QPS announces availability of Easymount laminators
  31 Aug 2016

  

  Quality Print Services (QPS) has officially announced the addition of Easymount laminators to its range, following its appointment as a reseller for Vivid Technologies.

  Burscough, Lancashire-based QPS – a highly respected supplier of consumables including Nazdar digital inks, hardware such as Longier wide-format printers and Roland dye-sublimation systems, and nationwide service support – is now offering both the Easymount and Easymount Sign ranges of film laminators. All Easymount systems are designed in the UK.

  The models in the Easymount Sign range are designed and priced as entry-level laminators, ranging from as small as 650mm wide up to 1600mm wide. As the name suggests, Easymount Sign laminators are ideal for all types of sign and display work, including outdoor signage, pop-up displays and banners, as well as for mounting prints onto boards.

  The Easymount range includes cold laminators, models with single hot rollers and models with double hot rollers, depending on application, plus the award-winning Easymount Air laminator. Models are available in widths from 1200mm up to 2100mm in selected ranges. Each Easymount system is reliable and built to last, and to offer cost-effective versatility for the user.

  In addition to Easymount hardware, QPS will also supply the Vivid Boss range of wide-format pressure-sensitive laminating films, available in several finishing options and widths. The line includes a number of specialist films such as anti-graffiti film and self-wound mount film.

  "We really are a one-stop shop for the UK wide-format print market," says Chris Bailey, Managing Director of QPS. "We're proud to supply everything from printers and inks to a technical support network and a cartridge recycling scheme, so the addition of Easymount laminators simply offers even more to our customers.

  "The Easymount range includes so many options, from entry-level models to heavy-duty thermal systems designed for 24-7 operation, so we're confident of providing the right machine to meet any need."

  For more information about QPS's large-format print products and services, please email sales@qualityprintservices.com or call + 44 (0)1704 897575.

  For more information on Nazdar and its comprehensive range of ink solutions, please visit www.nazdar.com.

  [Picture caption: QPS now supplies the full Easymount laminators range]

• Evans Graphics agrees deal for Longier printer on QPS's Sign UK stand
  23 May 2016

  

  Evans Graphics is awaiting delivery of a new Longier Hunter FR3900 wide-format printer after signing on the dotted line on Quality Print Services's stand at Sign and Digital UK.

• QPS makes last-minute addition to SDUK with Nazdar ink debut
  13 Apr 2016

  

  Quality Print Services have added yet another brand new digital ink to its line-up for Sign and Digital UK: Nazdar LWU705 Series UV ink formulated specifically for HP FB500/700 printers.

• SDUK announces latest exhibitor news ahead of 2016 show
  12 Apr 2016

  

  Sign & Digital UK, the country’s leading trade exhibition for the sign making, display solutions and digital printing industry, takes place at the NEC Birmingham, 19-21 April 2016.

• Consistency, price & support win Nazdar & QPS customer loyalty
  5 Apr 2016

  

  Marshall Signs, one of the first UK-based print businesses to try Nazdar 702 series UV inkjet inks, remains a very satisfied customer a number of months on.

• QPS to showcase host of new Nazdar inks at Sign and Digital UK 2016
  7 Mar 2016

  

  Quality Print Services (QPS) has announced its full line-up for Sign and Digital UK (April 19th to 21st 2016) with a range of brand new Nazdar inks on show.

  As part of QPS's largest ever Sign and Digital UK stand (72sqm, stand number L10), new Nazdar 130 Series inks will run on a Mimaki JV300 wide-format ink-jet solvent printer. Promoted for the first time at FESPA Digital 2016 this March, British audiences will be able to see the
  exceptional compatibility and quality of Nazdar 130 Series inks just a few weeks later.

  QPS will also demonstrate another new Nazdar formulation for the wide-format sector, the new Nazdar 203 Series inks, which are designed as a colour-matched, plug-and-play alternative to Roland Eco Max 3 inks.

  An HP L26500 Latex printer will also be running on QPS's super-sized stand, demonstrating the new Nazdar 285 Series, matched to HP 792 series OEM ink.

  Furthermore, QPS will present a taste of its range of energy-efficient and robust LED UV printers from Longier. The Longier Hunter FR3750 offers low-energy yet high-quality printing at speeds of up to 70sqm/hr, while its 2x8 print-head configuration enables printing with process colours, white and varnish. The Hunter FR3750 will also be running Nazdar high-quality digital inks.

  "We anticipated a flurry of new Nazdar ink releases this spring and booked our biggest ever Sign and Digital UK 2016 stand – 72sqm – with the intention of showing as many as possible," says Chris Bailey, Managing Director of QPS. "Nazdar digital inks are known for their cost effectiveness  and our customers report saving significant sums on consumables costs each month. But we will also be demonstrating their quality, colour vibrancy, adhesion and durability on both market-leading printer systems and on our excellent Longier flatbed printer range."

  QPS is also pleased to announce that it has been appointed as a reseller for Vivid Technologies, meaning it now supplies the full Easymount range of wide-format film laminators. QPS representatives will be on hand at Sign and Digital UK to give attendees information on the whole Easymount range, from entry-level models to heavy-duty thermal systems designed for 24-7 operation.

  QPS will exhibit on stand L10 at Sign and Digital UK 2016. To book a meeting or for more information about QPS's large-format print products and services, please email sales@qualityprintservices.com or call 01704 897575.

  For more information on Nazdar and its comprehensive range of ink solutions, please visit www.nazdar.com.

• Nazdar inks from QPS meet Impact Sign Solutions's 'mission critical' colour demands
  24 Feb 2016

  

  Impact Sign Solutions says Nazdar 702 Series inks have helped it meet 'mission critical' demands for colour accuracy. The 24-year-old Buckinghamshire-based sign making firm prints signs for small and large businesses, museums, schools, colleges and high-street shops – where advertising for high-end cosmetics and watches has to be precise.

  "We create our own colour profiles to ensure our colours are accurate – we perhaps place more importance on this than other businesses – and have found that Nazdar 702 Series inks are certainly compatible with that ethos," says Andy Borrow, Managing Director, Impact Sign Solutions. "Colour is mission critical for us."

  Impact Sign Solutions has been running Nazdar 702 Series inks on its Océ Arizona 250GT flatbed wide-format printer for around six months, having had problems with the inks initially installed on the machine, which were from another manufacturer. Research on finding a replacement alternative ink led to Nazdar and its distributor Quality Print Services (QPS) Ltd.

  "Nazdar is widely known – people always talk about their products at Sign and Digital UK and so on – and has a very good reputation," says Andy Borrow. "The Nazdar 702 Series has been really good since the switchover and we've had no problems at all. In the future we're definitely planning to move our other printers over to Nazdar digital inks."

  However, the Impact Sign Solutions MD is safe in the knowledge that if a problem were to occur with Océ Arizona 250GT, Lancashire-based QPS would provide technical support straight away.

  "The QPS engineer who installed the Nazdar inks on the Océ Arizona 250GT was a breath of fresh air: comprehensive and competent, explained everything thoroughly and gave training and tips to the team as well as dealing with the machine itself," he says.

  Chris Bailey, Managing Director, comments: "Nazdar inks are specially formulated to provide a top-quality, reliable, colour-matched formula for specific printing systems at a lower price point than the OEM product. The Nazdar 702 Series inkset for Océ Arizona printer platforms is no exception and therefore an ideal choice for businesses like Impact Sign Solutions that have customers who demand vivid, true-to-life colours and densities.

  "We certainly don't anticipate any issues but our UK support team is available should Impact Sign Solutions ever need it."

  Andy Borrow concludes: "Honestly, it's a relief to find a team like QPS that both supplies the excellent Nazdar inks we need and supports the machine – it's the way business should be."

  Nazdar will be showcasing the Nazdar 702 Series inkset alongside Nazdar 703 Series and Nazdar 705 Series inks – all designed for the UV plug-and-play inkjet market – at FESPA Digital 2016 from March 8th to 12th.

  "Our new UV inkjet inks are designed to be direct replacements for the OEM inks, while offering significant savings to the end user," explains Rich Dunklee, Nazdar's Global Market Segment Manager for UV Digital Inkjet Inks. "Impact Sign Solutions has discovered the benefits of using Nazdar 702 Series inks on its Océ Arizona 250GT: reliability, colour accuracy and, thanks to QPS's renowned customer service and technical expertise, a complete support package."

  QPS will also demonstrate a range of Nazdar inks on stand L10 at Sign and Digital UK 2016 from April 19th to 21st 2016.

  For further information on Impact Sign Solutions, please visit www.impactsignsolutions.co.uk.

  For further information on QPS, please visit: www.qualityprintservices.com.

  For more information on Nazdar and its comprehensive range of ink solutions, please visit www.nazdar.com.

• New Roland printer from QPS ensures festive cheer at Nexvision
  10 Feb 2016

  

  Nexvision completes a successful Christmas period after installing a second Roland VersaEXPRESS RF-640 running Nazdar TX-650 dye-sublimation inks, supplied by QPS.

• QPS books its largest ever stand for Sign and Digital UK
  23 Nov 2015

  

  Quality Print Services (QPS) has agreed its largest ever stand for Sign and Digital UK, taking place from April 19th to 21st 2016.

  "We've already booked our stand space for Sign UK 2016: an eye-watering 72sqm," says Chris Bailey, Managing Director of QPS. "We normally reserve a large space near to the show's main entrance but this time we wanted to make sure we had even more room to showcase the wealth of equipment we supply, in particular the Longier flatbed printer range."

  QPS, in collaboration with Longier UK Ltd, distributes the Longier wide-format printer brand. It installed its first Longier Hunter FP3750 LED flatbed printer this July, at WAE Group's Leeds print room.

  At Sign and Digital UK 2016, QPS will be demonstrating the Longier Hunter FR3750, another of Longier's energy-efficient and robust LED UV printers, capable of high-quality, low-energy printing at speeds of up to 70sqm/h. The 2x8 print-head configuration allows for printing with process colours, white and varnish while an oversized board printing option is also available. The Hunter FR3750 will be running Nazdar high-quality digital inks, of which QPS is the leading UK supplier and main distributor.

  "Users running the combination of Longier Hunter printers and Nazdar inks have found excellent adhesion to the widest variety of commonly used sign and display substrates, long-lasting prints and outstanding performance. This is the reason Longier UK Ltd uses Nazdar ink as the OEM ink," says Chris Bailey.

  "In addition, we'll be demonstrating a range of smaller wide-format printers running Nazdar products, with full details to be announced closer to the show."

  As an Authorised Roland Dealer for dye-sublimation and UV applications, QPS's stand at the 2015 edition of Sign and Digital UK featured a Roland RF-640 with Nazdar TX650 dye-sub inks and a Roland VS-640i with Nazdar 202 inks, plus a preview of Nazdar's dedicated, low-odour inks for Mimaki JV300 and CJV300 series printers. Since then, QPS has also announced it will supply Nazdar's brand new UV-cured inkjet inks – Nazdar 702 Series and Nazdar 703 Series – for the Océ Arizona and Fujifilm Acuity printer platforms.

  QPS will exhibit on stand L10 at Sign and Digital UK 2016. Full details will be announced in due course.

  For more information about QPS's large-format print products and services, please email sales@qualityprintservices.com or call +44 (0)1704 897575.