The
printer won first prize in the Large Format Digital Printing category, with
judges singling out Oce-patented VariaDot technology enabling the print heads
to produce dots of variable size rather than traditional fixed-droplet. The VariaDot technology allowed for very high
image quality, the judges stated.

They
also commented on the ease of use of the Océ Arizona 250 GT describing it as 'a completely redesigned printer using
UV hardening inks with moderate purchase price and low maintenance costs'.

The
judging panel was composed of editors of European printing trade journals and
industry representatives, with an emphasis on 'innovative power'.

Commenting
on the honour, Océ Product Manager for Display Graphics and Imaging Supplies,
Adrian Morris, said it reinforced the Océ values of output quality,
reliability, productivity and user-friendliness. He says, "Response to the Océ
Arizona 250 GT in Australia has been very positive.".

The award follows
previous recognition for the Arizona in the Specialty Graphics Imaging
Association's Annual Convention and Trade Show where it received the Digital
Printing & Imaging Association (DPI) Vision Award.

The judging panel
recognised the Arizona as "the new digital imaging product development most
likely to have a profound and positive effect on the industry."

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