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INDUSTRY NEWS www.images-magazine.com 14 images JANUARY 2020 40.9k tweet impressions November 2019 @imagesmaguk Epson announces cashback scheme in partnership with Alzheimer’s Society Epson has launched a cashback scheme over the Christmas period to mark a new partnership with Alzheimer’s Society. Running from 13 November – 31 January 2020, the cashback scheme allows customers to donate up to £50 to the charity (or save for themselves) through sales of selected cartridge-free EcoTank printers. The partnership between Epson and Alzheimer’s Society began in mutual recognition that print can be a valuable support tool to allow people with dementia to live better lives for longer at home. Tim Beanland, head of knowledge management at Alzheimer’s Society, commented: “Every penny donated from the campaign with Epson further helps us to be there for those who need our support.” www.epson.co.uk/saveorshare www.alzheimers.org.uk Epson customers can donate up to £50 to Alzheimer’s Society through sales of selected cartridge-free EcoTank printers New print finishing solution marks Graphtec GB Kala distributorship Graphtec GB has announced the release of the latest Kala XYII 1650 automatic media trimming machine. The announcement follows the company’s appointment as an authorised UK and Ireland distributor for the print finishing solutions specialist. The Kala XYII 1650 measures 262x120x73cm (WxHxD), which is said to make it ideal for any production environment where space availability and cost-effectiveness are prime considerations. The machine can also be used for trimming a wide range of materials in a maximum thickness of 1mm, including paper (photo and encapsulated variants), vinyl, laminates, thermal films and banner-grade media. Other key features include: a working width capability of 165cm, operating speeds of up to 18m/min and an LCD intuitive touchscreen control panel. The trimmer is also supplied as standard with an aluminium feeding shaft for “seamless and hassle-free integration,” reported Graphtec GB The company added: “It operates directly from the LCD control panel to provide a wide choice of trimming modes, without the need for connection to a computer, and with the ability to read pre- programmed media registration marks created in most popular RIP software.” www.graphtecgb.co.uk James & Nicholson releases new AR app for bestsellers catalogue James & Nicholson has announced the launch of an augmented reality app. The new app, JN Augment, enables James & Nicholson and Myrtle Beach customers to scan the brands’ current bestsellers catalogue to access interactive information about both brands’ bestselling classics and favourite products from the last few years. The JN Augment app can be downloaded for free to a smartphone or tablet from Google Play or the Apple App Store. Alternatively, the QR code on the first page of the catalogue can be scanned to download the app. Once downloaded, the app can be used immediately to scan the catalogue’s individual product pages, enabling users to access product details and direct them to the online shop. Tobias Seidel, head of marketing at James & Nicholson and Myrtle Beach, said: “With the app we will go a step further towards digitalisation and branding experiences. We would like to make our brands even more fashionable and perceptible for our customers.” www.fusiblesystems.co.uk The Kala XYII 1650 can be used for a wide range of materials up to a maximum thickness of 1mm The JN Augment app enables customers to scan the brand’s current bestsellers catalogue to access interactive product details