KIP Announces the Next Generation of Decentralized Wide Format Multifunction Systems

KIP America

KIP has launched two new decentralized multifunction systems, aimed at entry level to mid volume production use. The KIP 700 & 7100 Series systems set new standards for professional quality and performance with sophisticated feature sets previously available in high end multifunction systems.


"The new KIP 700 & 7100 Series systems deliver incredible value, exceptional performance and superior ease of use. With a highly sophisticated feature set that delivers premier KIP value and performance, the new KIP 700 & 7100 multifunction systems provide individual and workgroup productivity to a new market space," said Rich Gigl, vice president of marketing for KIP.


Features include:
Touchscreen Printing: KIP 700 & 7100 systems offer users the ability to print documents from a variety of storage locations directly from the innovative KIP touch screen—eliminating the need for additional PC components.


Superior Print Quality for Professional Results: Using KIP HDP print imaging technology, the KIP 700 & 7100 Systems ensures exceptional quality output—sharp, fine details, smooth grey scales and brilliant renderings of 3-D drawings and intricate graphics.


KIP 700 & 7100 for Today's color workflow: For the ultimate in document workflow management in today's changing market environment, both new KIP systems have been fully color enabled to scan file and copy to inkjet printers. Additionally, KIP Color Advanced provides users with features to optimize color copy, print & scan workflows while simultaneously reducing costs.


Easy-to-Use, Intuitive Interface: The KIP 700 & 7100 intuitive color touch control interface makes work easier by guiding users through system operations. Advanced job management software allows users to prioritize workflow and delivers the ability to scan to and print from USB drives at the touchscreen interface.
Optimized Workflow with Innovative Management Software: The web & PC based KIP Software Suite optimizes technical document printing—from desktop job submission to enterprise-wide print management. The KIP Accounting System allocates operational costs by department, project and customer, turning expenses into revenue.


Smart Eco2 Design: The energy star qualified KIP 700 & 7100 systems provide positive economical and environmental impact with compact single footprint design, recyclable organic drums, 100 percent toner efficiency with Zero waste removal from the systems and a high percentage of recyclable parts.

KIP Hosts a Series of Technology Preview Shows

Novi, Michigan August 6, 2010,— KIP a world leader in wide format document production technology, recently held a series of technology preview shows, designed to introduce their dealers and major customers to a completely new product line up.

The shows held in Novi, MI, Seattle, WA, Baltimore ,MD, Atlanta, GA, Dallas, TX, Irvine, CA, and Toronto, Canada, played host to invited dealers and their guests. Visitors were given one on one demonstrations and presentations introducing the entirely new product line up, including the KIP 9900 with its Industry Leading Image Quality and Production. The Superior Production Print capability of the KIP 7700 and KIP 7900 was also highlighted.

The industry leading KIP 2300 Scanner, with its Maximum Productivity and Versatility was a hit with all attendees. Also a crowd pleaser was the KIP KC80, all guests were able to experience true Full Color Productivity, many of them for the first time, seeing 2000 sq ft per hour near photographic printing.

But the real hit of the shows was the introduction of two brand new models, designed for the growing distributed print, small workgroup market. Invited Dealers and guests were introduced to a new Entry Level category of LED Multifunction device, the KIP 700m, and were shown why KIP calls it the “Highest Value, Lowest Cost,” multifunction system in the world.

Visitors to the shows were also introduced to the next generation of Mid/Low volume LED Multifunction, the KIP 7100 providing the Ultimate in Wide Format LED Single Footprint Performance.

KIP America Expands Large-Format Multifunction Line-Up

KIP America demonstrated new products on their booth at the IRgA 2010 Convention & Trade Show held at the Palm Springs Convention Center, Palm Springs, CA.

Visitors to the booth previewed 2 NEW advanced high performance Multifunction Devices, each designed to address today’s challenging, and transitional economic landscape.

KIP introduced a new Entry Level category of LED Multifunction device, calling it the “Highest Value, Lowest Cost,” multifunction system in the world.

Also debuting at the show was the next generation of Mid/Low volume LED Multifunction, providing the Ultimate in Wide Format LED Single Footprint Performance.

Expect to see more details of these “Revolutionary” products early in the 3^rd quarter.

KIP Color 80 Media Product Release

March 5, 2010

The new KIP Digital Banner Media (DBM) is a 10 mil, white opaque polyolefin film designed specifically for use in the KIP Color 80. KIP DBM is durable, waterproof fade and tear resistant. It is a micro-porous product that features high print definition and excellent holdout of toner pigment particles. The new KIP Digital Banner Media is compatible with numerous finishing methods and bonds readily and firmly with adhesives, coatings and laminating films.

KIP DBM can be used for a wide variety of indoor and outdoor color applications. Additionally, standard metal grommets can be applied to construct hanging indoor / outdoor banners and signage; the media can be folded, sheeted, die cut, grommet, glued, and sewn. It has excellent chemical and abrasion resistance. KIP

Digital Banner Media is temperature resistant as low as -70 °C.

Main Product Applications:

• Indoor / outdoor color Signage, Posters, and

Retail Displays.

• Indoor / outdoor color Banner.

• Roll up Banner stands.

• Banners with grommets.

• Pole pocket and other sewn banners.

• Durable signage for vehicles, business &

promotional events

KIP 9900

New KIP Wide-Format Printing System Offers a New Benchmark in Image Quality

Novi, Michigan January 15^th, 2010 — KIP a world leader in wide format document production technology, has launched the new KIP 9900 production system.

KIP 9900 Series Systems are exceptionally powerful print, copy and scan systems designed to provide high demand users with the ultimate in advanced technology, superior image quality and reliable performance.

Industry Leading Image Quality

The KIP 9900 system sets a new Benchmark for Print Quality in High Production Systems to an Industry Leading 600 x 1200 dpi. The 9900 employs highly advanced imaging technologies to deliver outstanding fine line detail, superior half tones and smooth gradients.   The KIP 9900 system efficiently produce documents sent via application drivers, networked PC’s or web based applications and submission tools. The KIP 9900 addresses demanding print runs and compressed delivery times with the highest quality expectations in virtually any digital imaging environment and can be easily upgraded to incorporate monochrome and color copying and scanning.

"In today's competitive business climate, customers have three objectives when acquiring a high volume large format multifunction system, Exceptional Quality, Incredible Cost of Operation, and Superior Productivity. The new KIP 9900 system is the only high-volume large format printer available today that meets all these requirements. With a choice of robust printer with or without  scanner,  a variety of finishing options and industry leading KIP 7.0  software suite, the KIP 9900 is a long term solution that is upgradeable as needs change," said Rich Gigl , Vice President of Marketing for KIP.   

Optimal Productivity, reduced waste

Meticulously engineered to set the new standard for high demand print production.  Designed to deliver breakthrough quality, and performance. Faster, Sharper, Incredibly Powerful the KIP 9900 is equipped to meet the tightest of print deadlines. The high production system handles 22 ‘D’-size prints per minute ,15% faster than any other system in its class.  Provides over 60,000 sq. ft of printing capability, without the need to replenish toner. Kip’s 100% toner efficient High Definition Print Technology (HDP) provides the ability to reproduce the full spectrum of technical, engineering and architectural documents with complete accuracy and confidence. The powerful KIP IPS Controller processes print, copy and scan jobs quickly and allows for concurrent processing for faster turnaround times, less wasted materials and a more productive staff. 

Easy-to-Use, Intuitive Interface

The KIP 9900 intuitive Touch screen user interface makes work easier by guiding operators through the system to produce documents correctly. Advanced job management software allows users to manage workload priorities.  One-touch scan-to- file enables scanning to virtually any location (local drive, FTP site or network location), minimizing the time needed to digitize documents for storage or distribution. The new KIP 9900 system also features the ability to scan to and print documents from removable USB drives using the touchscreen operator interface

Optimized Workflow with Innovative Software

The KIP 7.0 Software Suite optimizes the entire technical document printing process - from desktop job submission to enterprise-wide print management. KIP PrintNet Enterprise software offers online print processing that boosts the efficiency and profitability of centralized print locations and commercial reprographers. The KIP Unified Accounting System allocates printing, copying and scanning costs by department, project and customer, turning expenses into revenue. The KIP 7.0 software suite is included for no additional expense with no associated maintenance fees.

KIP 2300 High Production Scanner

KIP America Announces the Next Generation of Scanning Productivity and Versatility

Novi Michigan January 15, 2010— The new KIP 2300 scan system is a High resolution, High speed solution that provides  enhanced monochrome imaging and world-class color scan quality using a Unique dual feed technology providing KIP with a Wide Format Scanner Exclusive!

The KIP 2300 monochrome & color scanner provides high demand users with the highest standards of image quality, versatility and rugged construction.

Capable of being fully integrated with KIP production printers and inkjet printers, the KIP 2300 scan system provides a full suite of state of the art software for color and monochrome copying and scan to file operations.

Image quality is achieved through true 600 x 600 dpi optical resolution from three independent imaging cameras that provide a maximum level of quality and resolution.

KIP 2300 Thick Document Scanning

The KIP 2300 also provides the ability to scan rigid, thick, or mounted originals with speed and ease. By placing the scanner in fully automatic “board mode”, the scanner automatically senses the thickness of the board allowing operators to scan documents up to .6” thick.

KIP 2300 Tru•Speed Technology

The KIP 2300 scanner features an advanced form of data transfer called KIP Tru•Speed Scanning, which offers both high speed and high-resolution imaging at the same time. The technology used in KIP Tru•Speed scanning provides an image transfer rate of 2.3GB per second, ensuring high productivity for the most complex full color documents. Originals are imaged at MAXIMUM SPEED with NO scanning slow downs or pauses.

Maximum Productivity!  Maximum Versatility!

KIP 1900 Discontinued

KIP 1900 Analog Copier


KIP America has announced that effective immediately, KIP has discontinued sales of the KIP 1900 analog copier.

Discontinuation of the KIP 1900 signals the end of analog wide format sales for KIP America as the 1900 will not be directly replaced in the KIP product line.



KIP 1900 parts and consumable items will remain as an inventory-stocking item from KIP for many years.