It’s time to get rid of the idea that we need multiple machines just to quickly accomplish specific tasks. We know that there’s nothing more satisfactory than investing in a single post-press machine that can reliably and quickly execute multiple activities at once. Not to mention, being a great space saver in the workplace!

Therefore, allow us to introduce Duplo’s DC-646 Slitter-Cutter-Creaser — a high-end, fully automated finishing equipment perfect for short to mid-volume print output!

When hooked into a PC, a simple set-up is all it takes to get things conveniently going with its PC Controller Software. First and foremost, this allows the user to operate the machine straight from their computer which is a very convenient advantage especially now that we’re avoiding crowded areas. This also allows the quick production of commonly printed requirements through saved template files all while making sure its margins and gutters are correctly maintained. Not to mention, the PC Controller offers an amazing 250 job memory and a handy template library where users can easily edit and save templates for immediate printing.

Going to the Duplo DC-646 itself, designed with several advanced capabilities, it’s ultimate feature is its ability to deliver multiple finishing processes such as slitting, creasing, cutting, and perforation in a single pass. Specifically, it can handle up to 8 slits, 20 creases, and 25 cuts as well as perforation (capable of creating custom T-shape and L-shape perforations), micro-perforation, and slit-scoring all depending on the output required. Thanks to its replaceable modules, users can also customize the machine based on their daily needs. These modules are color-coded making them easy to differentiate and to correctly install.

The versatile finisher has an amazing speed of 30 ppm with a large feeding capacity of up to 100mm for paper sizes of 8.26” x 8.26” to 14.56” x 26.37”. Users can definitely experience an increased output delivery when it comes to their daily production requirement! It’s also equipped with a side air kit and an air knife — the latter provides additional air flow to the sheet stack and reduces static on them for improved paper feeding. Additionally, it has an ultrasonic double-feed detection to avoid unmarked outputs or even any paper jamming from happening in the long run.

Apart from multiple finishes in a single and speedy pass, the DC-646 ensures incredible accuracy and precision so you won’t have to worry about inconsistencies when it comes to the results. In fact, what you’re really paying for is this very accuracy owing to its convenient CCD Scanner. This enables the machine to adjust accordingly based on the print output scanned through the barcode reader and registration marks. It really is an ideal finisher especially for the everyday creation of business cards, greeting cards, postcards, tickets, coupons, book covers, and more!

To summarize, what makes the DC-646 the perfect addition for your business is its capability to do accurate, precise, and versatile volume printing finishes from slitting, cutting, creasing, and perforating all in one, quick go while maintaining a beautiful, professional quality in every output delivered. Not only do you get to save time and cost when it comes to both your printed requirements and printing investments but you also get to increase work productivity the convenient and smarter way!

Inquire now and experience the foundation for smarter finishing!

GAKKEN (Philippines), Inc. is an Exclusive Distributor of the Duplo DC-646. You can reach out to us through our hotline: (0905) 434-0623 or by sending us a message at our official Facebook page: www.facebook.com/gakkenphilippines/.

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Which is why copiers and duplicators are still essentials in most industries such as business and education. But how do they differ from one another and do they have similarities as well? Let’s find out.

Master Impression vs. Original Copy

Both printing machines share the same goal: to produce replications of an original document. A Duplicator does this by scanning the original and then creating a master impression of it which is then wrapped around its print cylinder and marked with ink. This master impression is what the Duplicator will use in making the rest of the copies for the entire process.

Meanwhile, a Copier scans the original document using its light-sensitive photoreceptor followed by the transferring of toner onto paper to produce a copy. This is made possible with the Copier’s electrically charged printer drum that attracts particles of the powdered toner to be transferred.

Non-heat vs. Heat

As mentioned, a Copier’s printer drum works to attract powdered toner particles into being printed onto paper. This process uses heat in order to electrically charge the drum and make the toner stick onto it. Once the process is finished, the removal of heat allows any remaining toner particles to fall off as the static is diminished. A Copier’s use of heat also makes it consume a large amount of power.

On the other hand, a Duplicator does not use heat making it a low power-consuming machine. During its process, the master impression wrapped around a print cylinder rotates to apply ink which is then stamped onto paper or other blank material.

Gel Ink vs. Powdered Toner

When it comes to the substance these machines use in order to produce its copies, they can not be any more different. A Duplicator uses gel ink that’s just as fast-drying as the toner Copiers use. These inks are also generally cheaper than toner plus, they won’t be producing any toner dust which can be harmful to your health.

A Copier uses powdered toner which, with the exposure of heat, melts onto paper as it passes underneath the printer drum. They’re more costly than gel inks although Copiers have the ability to do vibrant and defined multi-color printing in one go unlike with Duplicators that usually perform spot coloring which limits the colors it can showcase.

Volume Printing

When it comes to large volume printing, a Duplicator is what you’ll need. These machines have been specifically designed to withstand printing of a copious amount for hours on end. This is also why they’re capable of faster printing especially given how they repeatedly just press their inked up print cylinder on paper to create copies.

Although a Copier is obviously capable of creating more than one copy, it’s just not as capable of the volume printing that a Duplicator can achieve. Then again, if your business does not need super large volume printing on a daily basis then this machine is what you’ll want to invest in.

Cost-effectiveness

You would think that since a Copier has the smaller volume printing capacity then it would be more cost-effective but that’s not the case. When creating copies, a Copier generates the same equal cost per copy making it less cost-effective than a Duplicator. Yet, the silver lining is that Copier machine prices are typically cheaper than Duplicators.

A Duplicator is the more cost-effective one since, as Vincent Woodall mentions, “The cost of the stencil or master used in a digital duplicator is divided amongst all of the copies or prints of that particular document.” Simply put, the more copies produced makes the cost per copy less. Then again, Duplicator machines are also more expensive than Copiers.

Printing Range

Finally, a Duplicator can provide a larger printing or output range — apart from paper, it can also produce copies on cards, labels, envelopes, and more. Overall, it’s the best investment for print shops and big industries that require high performance printing everyday. Although it must also be taken note of that Duplicators can only do printing unlike Copiers which offer other processes.

A Copier, as stated earlier, is a better investment for those simply in need of paper copying and not the extravagance that Duplicators provide. Offices and schools who usually copy paper documents and book pages would greatly benefit from having a high-quality Copier readily available. Additionally, these machines also offer printing, scanning, and faxing to its users.

At the end of the day, both can do terrific work at creating multiple copies or duplicates of an original document. Determining which you should invest in is still a matter of personal preferences in line with what your business truly needs.  But now that you have an idea on their differences and what they’re capable of providing, we hope that it’ll be easier for you to decide which one to get for your printing requirements!

You can inquire on the Duplicator (Duplo) and Copiers (HP, Fuji, Lexmark) we offer at our hotline: (0905) 434-0623 or by sending us a message at our official Facebook page: www.facebook.com/gakkenphilippines/.

GAKKEN (Philippines), Inc. is an Exclusive Distributor of various, world-class printing machines primarily for the Philippine Printing Industry. To know more about the brands we offer, visit our official website: https://gakkenphil.com/.

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Although it’s vital to preserve certain traditions, when it comes to printing technology the more advanced it is then the better. This is because their technological advancements don’t just solely look into speeding up work productivity and enhancing output quality anymore. They’ve also begun taking into consideration the people’s health as well as the environment.

With the on-going pandemic, the saying of “health is wealth” has never been taken so deeply into heart by the people until now. Everyone is making sure to incorporate healthier things in their lives from the food they eat down to the daily activities they do more than ever before. And, while there may not be any quick resolution to fully heal Mother Earth’s damages, we can do our best to prevent any more from occurring by changing as many possible aspects in our lives towards a greener future.

In this case, businesses can look into equipping themselves with HP Latex printers in order to reduce health and environmental hazards plus maintain or even get better quality outputs for their business needs! 

What makes HP Latex printers so great are their fast printing speeds of up to 36 m²/hr (388 ft²/hr) for up to 1.63m (64 in) roll width outputs without compromising their quality! This way, you can ensure getting the job done right on time alongside excellent results. These printers have also been designed with an automatic recirculation and printhead cleaning to reduce the overall maintenance required and smart front panels for easy, convenient management with a capacity to store up to 100 designs!

With the HP PrintOS, their own cloud-based technology, you can print from anywhere at any time which is perfect to prevent physical crowding where the printer is located and for those currently working-from-home. This, alongside the aforementioned features, makes HP Latex printers a worthwhile business investment. 

Although, the absolute cherry-on-top is the fact that they use water-based HP Latex inks! These inks, made using HP’s innovative aqueous-dispersed polymer technology, are fast-drying, vivid, odorless, long-lasting, and eco-friendly with no hazardous materials contained within their formulations.

Back then, printers meant for larger outputs like signages and canvas used solvent, UV, and UV-gel inks. Even if the print qualities were beautiful, these inks pose a terrible risk to people’s health especially when exposed for a long time. The nasty side-effects include skin irritations, allergies, asthma, emphysema, and bronchitis. They can also affect your central nervous system, damage internal organs like kidneys, and cause cancer especially with certain inks cured by UV.

For the environment, solvent or UV-based inks pose a terrible risk as they contain volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and heavy metals which greatly contribute to the ozone’s pollution once exposed into the atmosphere. Also, should outputs printed with these inks be discarded into landfills or elsewhere, they can lead to soil and water pollution.

Going back to HP’s Latex inks, they’ve been specifically designed to avoid as many health and environmental hazards — they don’t contain any VOCs, harmful metals, or hazardous chemicals. In fact, they’re actually composed of about 66%-70% water with the rest being a wetting agent, a humectant, plus safe additives making them much safer to display at hospitals, schools, and other public areas as they won’t be emitting any toxicity.

Since they contain mostly water, prints using these inks won’t need any special handling or ventilation plus are non-flammable and non-combustible. You can also immediately handle the outputs once printed thanks to the inks’ quick drying power making HP Latex printers both time and cost-effective as they provide a seamless workflow and increased printing production.

With HP Latex printers, businesses can quickly produce beautifully safe outputs with high-capacity colors and scratch-resistance that won’t need any protective lamination and can last for a very long time. Additionally, they offer a wide range of applications from signages, canvas, textiles, vehicle wraps, decorative wallpapers, vinyls, films, papers, and more! 

Check out the official line-up and their specifications:

HP Latex 315 Print and Cut

• High-speed, accurate printing and cutting
• HP Signage Suite for easy design applications
• Maximum 54-inch roll size
• Uses HP Latex Inks

HP Latex 800 W Printer

• Outdoor printing speeds of up to 36 m²/hr (388 ft²/hr)
• Maximum 1.63 m (64 in) roll width    
• Maximum 55 kg (121 lb) roll weight
• 3-liter cartridge using HP Latex Inks (with White Ink)

HP Latex 700 W Printer

• Outdoor printing speeds of up to 31 m²/hr (334 ft²/hr)
• Maximum 1.63 m (64 in) roll width    
• Maximum 55 kg (121 lb) roll weight
• 1-liter cartridge using HP Latex Inks (with White Ink)

Contact us today to find out more about our HP Latex printers and get started on a healthier, greener way of printing!

GAKKEN (Philippines), Inc. is an Authorized Dealer and Service Provider of HP Latex printers in the Philippines. To inquire, call us at our hotline: (0905) 434-0623 or send us a direct message at our official Facebook page: www.facebook.com/gakkenphilippines/.

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That said, when COVID-19 hit, every online service suddenly became even more integral and needed than ever before. People had to immediately switch to getting anything and everything they needed online as the simple act of going outside even for just a few minutes posed a serious health risk. Businesses of all sorts also had to immediately adapt their services to the online world or improve their online presence in order to cater the sudden influx of consumers flocking to the worldwide digital platforms.

Whether that’s providing customers with the opportunity to order via a website or providing them with reliable contact numbers for easy digital transactions over the phone — online ordering has now accelerated to become the shopping preference for practically everyone in comparison to its handy-but-not-always-necessary preference ranking just about two years ago.

This is why we, at GAKKEN (Philippines), Inc., wanted to ensure that anyone nationwide can simply and conveniently contact our offices should they need to improve their institution’s or business’s printing equipment. We believe that people don’t have to settle for less when it comes to their printing by enduring their old and slow printers just because of the pandemic. 

It all begins with a call from you to us! Next thing you know, we’ll have your order signed, sealed, and delivered right on time and right at your desired location without you having to risk traveling outdoors anymore just to pick it up!

By providing our loyal as well as potential customers with contact numbers to place their orders alongside a reliable delivery system (both within Metro Manila and to those in the provincial areas), we’re not only making their lives much more convenient but also way safer. We truly value our customers’ health, safety, and printing requirements!

Let’s get started on enhancing your printing performances today! Check out the contact details for each of our offices located nationwide!

Head Office

(02) 8721-2366

(02) 7748-7941

Sales: 0905-4340633

Pangasinan Office

(075) 522-3228

(075) 540-2056

Sales: 0915-8535810

Bicol Office

0977-1903480

Cebu Office

(032) 233-1293

(032) 233-6875

(032) 412-0284

0918-6825128

0956-6403400

Davao Office

(082) 295-3861

(082) 295-3919

Sales: 0915-8535847 (Equipment) / 0915-8535846 (Consumables)

GAKKEN (Philippines), Inc. is an Exclusive Distributor of various, world-class printing machines primarily for the Philippine Printing Industry. To know more about the brands we offer, visit our official website: https://gakkenphil.com/. 

For inquiries, call us at our hotline: (0905) 434-0623 or send us a direct message at our official Facebook page: www.facebook.com/gakkenphilippines/. 

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In comparison to conventional (ammonia-based) blueprinting, digital blueprinting is time-efficient, cost-efficient, and safer due to a number of reasons.

They’re time and cost-efficient as they already optimize all the work that needs to be done down to a single blueprint. This decreases the need for revisions and speeds up the process towards a project’s completion as compared to the more error-prone, paper-based blueprinting process. Digital blueprinting also makes it easier to efficiently share the blueprint via the internet and it can be printed immediately once downloaded. Plus, it’s capable of providing this superior quality that just can’t be duplicated using the conventional way and it’s ammonia-free which makes this process a whole lot safer to one’s health and the environment! 

Meanwhile, conventional blueprinting is a lengthier process just to create one blueprint out of the several needed. It uses a photosensitive ferric compound (ammonium ferric citrate + potassium ferricyanide) in which paper is submerged into before being dried out in the sun with the original drawing on top of it for the image reproduction to happen. The problems are that minor distortions can occur as the liquid dries, it’s more difficult to revise, plus it poses health and environmental hazards. Inhaling ammonium ferric citrate, especially in the long-run, can cause lung, throat, skin, and eye irritations. And, when exposed to our atmosphere, it can combine with harmful air pollutants that can travel for miles.

Simply put, digital blueprinting and its blueprints are definitely vital tools for any business who wishes to translate project information into a much more comprehensible and workable state as well as improve their overall workflow, deliver successful results faster, and promote a much healthier environment.

Another vital tool for any business who wishes to achieve these kinds of digital blueprints are our Epson SureColor T-Series CAD Printers! These series of printers are capable of delivering precise technical line digital blueprints, drawings, and even short-term signages owing to their core technologies which were specially developed by Epson!

Two of these groundbreaking core technologies which we will highlight are their PrecisionCore printhead and UltraChrome XD2 pigment ink.

First and foremost, the PrecisionCore printhead allows for ultra-fast print speeds without compromising quality. In fact, it can actually carry out a more exceptional quality of printed outputs in comparison to conventional piezo printheads! This printhead is capable of delivering A1 printouts in just 22 seconds, based on the SC-T5430 model, which is the fastest among all Epson T-series printers. Plus, it also has the ability to deliver precise drops of ink at a rate of up to 50,000 times a second per nozzle and as small as 1.5 picoliters all while maintaining the superior quality of its prints!

Going deeper within the PrecisionCore, it’s actually designed with Epson’s next generation thin-film piezo (TFP) heatless technology which guarantees printhead longevity for reliable long-term operations perfect for any business. This micro TFP print chip is the ultimate reason as to why this very printhead is capable of producing high-quality outputs with accuracy, precision, and print speeds like no other!

Next, we have the UltraChrome XD2 pigment ink which is ammonia-free and guarantees better durability especially in harsh weather conditions as compared to standard dye-inks. Now, what’s meant by durability is that this ink provides long-lasting results, whether printed on paper, industrial labels, or even garments, which won’t easily fade and are water-resistant! Plus, it has less bleed-throughs when it comes to the final output so you can definitely expect beautifully vibrant and crisp printouts down to the tiniest of details.

Additionally, the pigment ink’s improved formulation works very well on plain paper and tracing paper. When used with our T-Series printing machines, this ink can definitely work wonders in delivering accurate and sharp line printings that are suitable for vector images or luster data.

Epson’s T-Series printers also come with built-in wireless connectivity that allows anyone to easily print the blueprints and other documents they need from anywhere in the office. Be able to achieve your printing requirements right from your workspace with just a click of a button! This feature is very handy especially nowadays where we’re all looking for better ways to simply stick to our designated workspace and avoid crowding at certain areas like where the printer is located.

Finally, we can’t forget about Mother Earth! These large format, user-friendly printers are actually quite compact with regards to their physical design which makes them great space-savers and allows them to leave only a small carbon footprint for that environmentally-friendly touch.

Now, here are the specific models of our Epson T-Series Printers!

For 24” size paper width:

• Epson SureColor SC-T3130
• Epson SureColor SC-T3130N
• Epson SureColor SC-T3130X
• Epson SureColor SC-T3430 (2019 Red Dot Award winner for “Best of the Best”)

For 36” size paper width:

• Epson SureColor SC-T5130
• Epson SureColor SC-T5430 (2019 Red Dot Award winner for “Best of the Best”)
• Epson SureColor SC-T5430M (with Built-in 36” Scanner)

Each of these models have been designed with these specifications:

• Advanced PrecisionCore printhead
• Impeccable print quality thanks to UltraChrome XD2 ink
• Capable of printing accurate line placements
• Seamless Scan to Print (for SC-T5430M)
• Outstanding speeds and amazing print resolutions
• Compact, user-friendly body
• Built-in wireless connectivity
• Ideal for blueprints, line drawings, graphics, and posters

Should you wish to print out the highest quality of digital blueprints then make sure to invest in our SureColor T-Series Large Format Printers! Rest-assured, you’ll get to experience a much smoother and faster workflow, thanks to their PrecisionCore printheads which also guarantee accurate and precisely-detailed printed outputs! Not to mention, their safe UltraChrome XD2 pigment ink delivers vibrant colors that are fast-drying with minimum bleeding and an enhanced durability against damages caused by moisture exposure or even scratches!

Contact us today and get to know more about each of our T-Series printers!

GAKKEN (Philippines), Inc. is an Authorized Dealer and Service Provider of the Epson SureColor T-Series Large Format Printers in the Philippines. To inquire, call us at our hotline: (0905) 434-0623 or send us a direct message at our official Facebook page: www.facebook.com/gakkenphilippines/.

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With people still opting to stay home as much as possible, it has become crucial that the indoor air we breathe is the freshest there is. The same applies for those who find themselves heading back to the office where it can get riskier given that their air space is shared with other people. But regardless of whether you’re just at home, at the office, or elsewhere, people typically spend 90% of their days in enclosed spaces just because most activities are done inside!

During the pre-pandemic times, you most likely never really gave this much consideration to the indoor air you’re breathing. Definitely not as much as the polluted outdoor air you may find yourself surrounded by day-to-day. Yet, COVID-19 happened and now everybody is making sure that even the very air they breathe at home is safe. 

More and more have become fully aware that the outdoor air they initially gave more attention to can follow them all the way home in the form of air particles and pollutants. The worst part is, once these particles and pollutants find themselves indoors, they can actually evolve into more harmful contaminants than they already were without you even knowing. 

Nevertheless, you can avoid all of these troublesome air contaminations by simply investing in a proper Air Purifier or two! Having them strategically set around the house or any other indoor area can significantly decrease and even abolish these harmful air germs once and for all!

Thanks to today’s advanced technology, you now have a variety of Air Purifier models to choose from wherein each offers a set of particular features that can clean your air! But with such an assortment available, how do you determine the Air Purifier that’s best suited for you? 

Well, it all boils down to a number of factors! 

Size

First factor you should consider is the size of the Air Purifier you would be investing in. You would definitely want one with a size that can provide a high Airflow Rate or Air Throughput to efficiently filter your entire room area. As the saying goes, “Size Matters” and, in the case of keeping your indoor air clean 24/7, it really does!

You see, Airflow Rate, or the rate at which contaminated air goes into a purifier, is an essential part of the device’s ultimate purpose to clean air since it is this very airflow that will enable its filters to work properly. You won’t be able to filter anything if there is no air flowing into your purifier to begin with! The Airflow Rate’s effectivity is primarily determined by the power of a purifier’s fan — the one that creates the airflow which sucks in all the dirty air from every part of your room to be cleaned. Plus, again, make sure that the purifier is large enough to capably gather all that dirty air. The larger amount it can take in then the larger amount of clean air it can return back! 

Therefore, we suggest looking for a purifier that offers a slightly larger room filtering capacity than your room’s actual size. This way, you can definitely guarantee that it will be capable of cleaning your air as thoroughly and quickly possible. Thankfully, our IDEAL purifiers come in a wide range of sizes alongside a wide range of powerful air flow rates for your convenience!

Filters

Next thing to consider are the filters of the Air Purifier. More specifically, it is important to remember that the HEPA (High-Efficiency Particulate Air) filter is the ISO standard for filtration which all purifiers should have as it is capable of removing the most airborne particles. Which is why all our IDEAL Air Purifiers come with it to ensure maximum air cleaning all day long! But, of course, there’s more! Although HEPA filters are excellent, you shouldn’t just stop your search by accepting this single filter alone. Not if you want to breathe in the genuinely cleanest air there can be.

Our IDEAL Air Purifiers have a multi-level 360° smart filter system which consists of a fine pre-filter that increases the HEPA filter’s efficiency as well as an active carbon content guaranteeing optimum air cleaning. This system has also been conveniently designed to be circular in shape to ensure both the maximized use of every filter surface and the quick, easy catching of widely spaced particles as air flows in. Furthermore, it also has another five layers of effective filters that remove all sorts of air particles and pollutants including fine particulate dust, pollen, allergens, bacteria, mould spores, cigarette smoke, fumes, chemical exhaust, and even odors.

This multi-layer filtering system guarantees the permanent removal of pollutants from indoor air as it provides a cleaning performance of 99.99%. Even the MPPS (Most Penetrating Particle Size), considered to be the hardest airborne particles to get rid off due to their incredibly tiny size, won’t stand a chance against our IDEAL Air Purifiers’ powerful filters.

Capability to Distribute Fresh Air

Moving on to the next factor, it’s the Air Purifier’s capability to distribute fresh air. It’s one thing to efficiently take in dirty air to be filtered but another to actually return the freshly cleaned air throughout the entirety of the indoor space. Simply put, you want your fresh air to be actively distributed around and not stagnant as it is the latter which can become the perfect atmosphere for pollutants to evolve into more harmful things.

But you wouldn’t have to worry about that with IDEAL Air Purifiers as its OptiFlow system makes sure to evenly and constantly distribute the freshly filtered air all throughout your room! Additionally, this system increases the purifier’s Airflow Rate efficiency as it can capture pollutants located from even the furthest part of the space! 

Noise Levels

Then there’s the Air Purifier’s noise levels. For a machine that should desirably run non-stop, it’s probably best to look for a purifier that generates little to no sound at all for the sake of one’s focus and sanity especially when in the office or as you’re fast asleep at night. Lucky for you, all the components that make up our IDEAL Air Purifiers have been uniformly arranged not just to provide a high performing airflow filtration but also to generate the quietest of acoustics possible. 

Management System

Finally, you’d want to consider the convenient management system of your Air Purifier. This is especially handy when it comes to changing your purifier’s filters (all our models only need changing every 12 months) and re-filling its water. Then again, we also have some models that can be optionally operated as an Air Purifier without water! Nonetheless, IDEAL Air Purifiers have a convenient and aesthetically pleasing digital LED display that can keep you aware of your room’s current air quality among other things depending on the model. 

As a quick review, remember to consider these factors when determining the Air Purifier that will suit you the best!

1. Size
2. Filters
3. Air Distribution
4. Noise Levels
5. Management System

Once you’ve noted what you specifically look for in each of those factors listed above, then investing in an Air Purifier will become much easier for you! 

You may now want to check out our range of IDEAL Air Purifiers as each model, regardless of their specific features, has been made with the highest quality of components and standards to ensure the best air filtration for you! Guaranteed to make you feel the difference with every deep breath of clean air you take whether at home, at the office, or anywhere indoors! IDEAL Air Purifiers have also been certified as allergy-friendly by the European Centre for Allergy Research Foundation and have been stamped with the ECARF Seal.

GAKKEN (Philippines), Inc. is an official distributor of IDEAL Air Purifiers in the Philippines. To inquire, call us at our hotline: (0905) 434-0623 or send us a direct message at our official Facebook page: www.facebook.com/gakkenphilippines/.

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Now, if you wish to have well-made I.D.s then it’s best to invest in a card printer that can produce high-quality ones for you! But it’s also not just about making sure they can produce with quality, you also have to assess what other features would fit your card printing needs and business the most. Once you’ve managed to figure out exactly what you’re looking for in a card printer then it’ll become easier to find the specific model that holds all those very features you desire.

As we showcase our two amazing card printers that produce excellent quality I.D.s, we’ll also explain the difference between Direct-To-Card and Retransfer printing. This can further help you figure out exactly which card printer you’ll eventually want to invest in.

HiTi CS-200e Card Printer

Firstly, we have the HiTi CS-200e Card Printer which uses a Direct-To-Card printing process for an efficient high-speed and convenient low-noise performance.

A Direct-To-Card printing process does exactly what you think it does — directly printing onto a blank card piece! The process starts by heating the printer’s ribbon with the design underneath a thermal printhead then pressing it onto the card. Voilà! You have your finished product! This works best for those who just require polished PVC I.D. cards that possess minimal solid colors.

Back to the CS-200e, it has an amazing photo I.D. editing function via its Card Productivity Management Software which incorporates a user-friendly Card Désiréé CS. This allows you to create customized I.D. designs in line with your business’s tone and aesthetics. This software also provides a Batch Print Management so that you can print multiple I.D.s at once in order to reduce your overall printing cost!

Plus, its Wide-range Encoding Modules is capable of integrating I.D.s with a Magnetic Stripe, Contactless RFID, and even a Contact Smart IC Chip. It also has a handy QR Code Generating Software should you require cards with this particular feature.

Additionally, this card printer possesses an intuitive user interface and is overall designed for the ultimate space-efficiency that’s great for businesses who require the production of simple, quality I.D.s on a regular.

Generally, Direct-To-Card printers are considered to be the most common as well as cost-effective card printers out there. Common because of the technology they use and cost-effective as these printers use up less consumables especially with regards to only really needing printer ribbons. It also requires only the basic additional maintenance supplies or accessories such as a cleaning kit.

It’s important to remember though that with Direct-To-Card printers, you shouldn’t try to print designs meant for Retransfer printers. In doing so, you run the risk of ribbon ink leaks which will ruin your card productions and waste your printing materials. Again, if simplicity is key for you then this is probably the type of card printer you and your business can invest in.

One final note is that, with Direct-To-Card printing, your cards will automatically have these small white borders on them as this kind of process does not incorporate edge-to-edge printed results unlike with Retransfer printing. If this is not something you’ll be bothered by then, again, the CS-200e may be the one for you!

DNP CX-D80 Card Printer

The next card printer we’ll be featuring is the DNP CX-D80 which uses a thermal Retransfer Printing process for an even higher-quality performance!

A Retransfer printing process involves a slightly more complex routine as compared to the previous method mentioned. The process goes like this: the printer’s ribbon transfers the design onto a clear film which is then wrapped onto a blank card. The advantage of this process is that you can get more high-quality, photorealistic results as well as getting to incorporate more flexible, colorful designs onto your PVC I.D. card.

This process also uses quick-drying UV ink which, apart from producing truly vibrant and clear colors, also provides this gorgeous glossiness to the cards and gives them this fantastic durability when it comes to abrasions. Plus, UV ink is environmentally-friendly thanks to being free of harmful solvents! This is one of the reasons why the DNP CX-D80 is RoHS compliant apart from its overall environmentally-friendly design. 

But what makes the DNP CX-D80 so unique and special is its top-notch, multiple security features which can’t be found on entry-level card printers. Using a retransfer printing method already gives this printer the advantage against any tampering and counterfeiting owing to, first of all, its Erase Function for K panel. This allows the user to delete card data onto the printer’s ribbons to avoid unwanted data copying. Next, is its IPsec Security Protocols that ensure safe and proper authentication of data communication over the IP network being accessed. Then we have these reliable Kensington locks installed which serves as the cherry-on-top in terms of the printer’s overall security measures.

As mentioned earlier, since it’s a Retransfer printer then it can deliver edge-to-edge, damage-free printed I.D.s which means the entirety of the card is precisely covered without the white borders Direct-To-Card printed I.D.s have. It can also deliver cards required to have a hologram image overlay by using the optional laminating module CL-600. Furthermore, this card printer has an intuitive, user-friendly LCD panel for easy management and its compact body makes it a great space saver.

Generally, Retransfer printers are considered to be slightly more expensive as compared to other card printers. As it needs more consumables and involves more features than your standard card printer, then it would obviously cost a bit more. That said, these are the ones who can successfully take more intricate card designs without compromising quality nor production time as well as provide high-level security features for your utmost safety. If that’s the type of I.D. production you require then the DNP CX-D80 may be the perfect addition to your printing business!

Now that you know about the differences between the HiTi CS-200e and the DNP CX-D80 as well as Direct-To-Card and Retransfer printing then we hope that you’ll be able to choose the best card printer that can suit your business requirements with ease!

GAKKEN (Philippines), Inc. is the official distributor of the HiTi CS-200e and the DNP CX-D80 in the country. To inquire, call us at our hotline: (0905) 434-0623 or send us a direct message at our official Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/gakkenphilippines/.

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That’s why it’s essential to strengthen the efforts to make technology more accessible for all students even in remote areas in the Philippines to ensure all students have equal opportunities to use technology and to create more valuable learning environments.

Through the Adopt-A-School Program of the Department of Education, Gakken (Philippines) Inc., was able to extend support and assistance by providing learning equipment and presentation solution technologies for classrooms and facilities. GPI donated multiple units of duplicators, projectors, interactive whiteboards, and copy boards to different identified government schools nationwide.

Providing participating schools with essential educational resources creates lasting impact on the students’ future. The program provides quality education for the students and the sustainability of the schools that could last for generations to come. Gakken (Philippines) Inc., is an active partner of this program for two decades now and will continue to support DepEd’s program for the years to come.

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Not properly disposing of private documents is a potential risk for identity theft or fraud. When you fail to comply with the Republic Act 10173 – Data Privacy Act of 2012, you can be fined or sued by people who got their information compromised. It can also cause damage to your business if you have had a data breach. Your potential customers will lose your trust and will look elsewhere for their products and services.

To avoid a data breach, you need to shred the papers. Already shredded documents can’t be put together again for one to see the full details. That’s why every business owner needs to have a heavy-duty shredder machine with level 3 to 6 security.

The IDEAL Shredcat is a solid choice. It is high-capacity and energy-efficient and makes a perfect partner in your office. The Ideal Shredcat 8280CC is a compact patented Automatic Feed Document Shredder that can automatically shred up to 150 A4 sheets and has a separate cutting unit and a bin for disposing of CDs and DVDs. It’s also a DIN Level P-4, ideal for shredding sensitive and confidential information such as payslips, personal data/files, contracts, medical reports, and tax documents.

The Ideal Shredcat 8280CC features:

• Convenient, automatic shredding of up to 150 sheets. 
• Cutting Size (mm) : 4 x 10
• Insertion Width (mm) : 220
• Cutting capacity (70 grms) : 150 / 6 Sheets
• Separate cutting unit for CDs/DVDs/plastic cards.
• Bin Volume (Litres) : 30 L
• Motor capacity (Watt) : 200
• Dimension (W*D*H)mm : 444 x 360 x 520
• Weight (kgs) : 14.5

Invest in one today! For inquiries, call us at the following numbers or visit a GPI office near you:

• San Juan, Metro Manila
• Pangasinan
• Bicol
• Cebu
• Davao

(02) 8721-2366

(02) 8721-6144

(02) 8721-2251

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As the concerning growth of counterfeit and below standard products continues to spread in the industry, GAKKEN (Philippines), INC. brings you top-tier brands that you can rely on to get the most out of your printer. 

Printing consumables can range from master rolls to different types of cartridges like ink and toner. Through this list, we’ll guide you through every aspect of printing consumables to help you make informed purchasing decisions.

Essential Printing Consumables

Ink Cartridges

Upon buying a new printing machine, ink cartridges are most definitely on your list of must-buy consumables. This type of product contains a complex blend of dyes and pigments that creates more accurate colors and helps to achieve consistent page retention. 

Ink cartridges are also generally much cheaper than toners. However, everything still depends on how often you intend to print. This type of consumable is best used for monochrome and spot color printing only.

Toner Cartridges

Composed of dry powder with microscopic plastic particles, toner cartridges are particularly preferred when dealing with printing jobs that require image accuracy and sharpness. Its powder component is heated and then applied to the paper’s surface through the circulating drum in the machine that produces clearer and more defined prints.

With the use of toner cartridges, the printing process will flow conveniently and efficiently, without any hassle. This type of printer consumable is designed for laser printing. 

Master Rolls

Master rolls are often used for extensive printing jobs done through digital duplicators. After the original document is scanned, the output is then transferred to the master roll that’s wrapped around the drum unit, producing the image intended to be printed.

These materials are considered cost-effective as each roll has 200 cuts for B4-sized machines and 220 cuts for A3-sized machines, where per cut yields 10 to 15 thousand copies. Aside from being relatively inexpensive, these consumables offer excellent quality that makes the prints last longer than your regularly inked products. 

What to consider when buying consumables

After-sale Services

Several printers in the market include lifetime service warranty programs like the ones offered by GPI. These warranty programs can help you keep your printing machine in excellent condition and maintain smooth operations through their dedicated technical support.

These after-sale services are only available if you also bought the printer consumables from them. Keep in mind that any use of third-party consumables will automatically void the free lifetime service and warranty for the purchased machine. 

Advantages of Buying High-quality Printer Consumables 

Maximize the performance of your printer

Although a top-tier printer will most definitely deliver high-quality performance, one must consider the compatibility of its consumables to get the standard of output you desire. Every manufacturer created each product with the consideration of maximizing the quality of their printers. Besides increased performance, considering this factor also reduces the overall cost and time spent on the entire printing process.

Environment-friendly programs

GPI has buy-back programs for Duplo Duplicators where they buy used consumables from customers, such as ink cartridges and master rolls, at a higher cost when crushed. If these empty items are returned to GPI in good condition, they will be appropriately disposed to ensure that these consumables cannot be refilled. 

This campaign also aims to assure you that GPI is an environment-friendly company and only supplies new and authentic Duplo consumables. 

Consistent and reliable print quality

Besides protecting your printer from potential damage, purchasing high-quality consumables gives you a chance to experience a consistent and seamless print quality. These products are designed to meet specific project requirements without worrying about producing troublesome streaks or lines amid the printing operation. 

Product Recommendation by GPI

Duplo digital duplicator

Ink cart and master roll – Experience reliable and fast printing operations with Duplo Digital Duplicator. Equipped with a premium and authentic Duplo ink cart and master roll consumables, users can expect maximum production without compromising the quality of prints. 

Fuji Multi-Function Laser Printer

Toner, drum cartridge, waste toner bottle –When it comes to fulfilling high-quality and voluminous monochrome and colored printing job requirements, nothing beats Fuji’s Multi-function Laser Printers. Integrated with only the best consumables such as toner, drum cartridge, waste toner bottle, this machine is the perfect solution to handle sophisticated document workflows.

HP Multi-Function Laser Printer

Toner, imaging unit, and toner collection unit –Suppose you’re looking for a reliable office companion designed to perform several tasks such as printing, copying, scanning, and faxing. In that case, the HP’s line of Multi-Function Laser Printers equipped with top-tier consumables like toner, imaging unit, and toner collection unit will surely perform efficiently, reduce costs, and add value to your workflows.

Epson Multi-Function Business Inkjet Printer

Ink cartridge/pack and maintenance box – Leap towards low-cost and effective printing workflow with Epson’s impressive line of  Multi-Function Business Inkjet Printers. Users will get to expand the potential of the monochrome printing process through this machine’s high-capacity ink cartridge and reliable maintenance box. 

Epson CAD

Ink cartridge and maintenance box –For extensive printing jobs caught up with intense deadlines, getting a printer integrated with original and high-performing consumables like ink cartridges and maintenance box is crucial. With Epson CAD printers, users can print at ease with utmost precision and higher ink penetration suitable for different project requirements.

Lexmark Multi-Function Laser Printer

Toner, imaging unit, and waste toner bottle – Get to experience workgroup-level printing performance with Lexmark Multi-Function Laser Printer’s feature-rich package, inclusive of tested and guaranteed high-end printer consumables like toner, imaging unit, and waste toner bottle. This machine also offers reliable scanning capabilities integrated with page-level jam recovery and file compression functions.

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