Next-Generation Agfa Micro Porous Inkjet Media for Large-Format Digital Printing

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Mortsel, Belgium –– Agfa has introduced a new range of micro porous inkjet media for poster, display and sign printing. The new media are now suitable for printing using the newest-generation pigment-based inks such as they are available from HP, Epson and Canon, but they offer image and colour quality so far available only with dye-based inks.

The new :AgfaJet media are suitable for indoor as well as outdoor applications: they are waterproof and work with both hot and cold lamination systems. They are instant-dry materials for prints with vibrant, long-lasting colours, excellent colour saturation and a wide colour gamut. In addition, they are universal-–meaning they are optimised for both dye and pigment-based inks and can be used on most types of printers.

"Large-Format Digital Printing using inkjet technology is a market with high growth potential in our industry," said Agfa's director of inkjet printing systems, Willy Van Dromme. "These new media are further evidence of Agfa's strategy to become a leading player in this market, to which we bring our imaging expertise, our total solutions approach, and our commitment to the Power of Print."

The new :AgfaJet media range includes:

· UIPP Universal Instant Dry Photograde Paper, a universal resin-coated paper, 170 or 250 grs/sq.m.

· UFF Universal Front Print Film for backlit display applications, and

· PV Premium Vinyl, which is self-adhesive.

The three new media are available immediately in various roll sizes up to 60 in./152cm.

About Agfa.

The Agfa-Gevaert Group is one of the world's leading imaging companies. Agfa develops, manufactures and markets analogue and digital systems, intended mainly for the graphics industry, healthcare, micrographics, motion picture and photography markets.

Agfa's headquarters are in Mortsel, Belgium. The company is active in 40 countries and has 120 agents throughout the world. Together they achieved a turnover of 4,215 million euros in 2003. Product and company information can be found on Agfa's home page on the World Wide Web at: www.agfa.com.

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