Monday, February 1, 2010

11:00 a.m.

Registration

1:00 p.m.

Opening Session

WELCOME & INTRODUCTIONS
Alvin G. Keene, President, Information Management Institute, Inc., Carrabassett Valley, Maine

INTRODUCTION Course Overview Types Of Ink Jet Technology Brief History Drop On Demand Technologies Thermal & Piezo Ink Jet State Of The Art Office & SOHO Markets & Applications INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS Evolution of Industrial Ink Jet Printing Technology Advances Printheads & Printers Ink Technologies Current Status & Emerging Applications: INK TECHNOLOGY Understanding the Ink Jet Printing Process Designing an Ink Jet Ink - Piezo Drop on Demand - Continuous Ink Jet - Thermal Ink Jet Properties Influencing Ink Jet Performance Typical Performance Issues Diagnosing Typical Ink Problems Ink Types: Solvent, Aqueous & UV Cure Testing an Ink for Reliability: Methods & Characterization DOD PRINTHEAD DESIGNS AND VENDORS Thermal Ink Jet Piezo Ink Jet - Piston Mode Designs - Roof Mode Actuators - Stacked Piezo Technology - Shear Mode Designs - Silicon Printheads

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

7:30 a.m.

Continental Breakfast

8:30 a.m.

Session 2

MATERIALS FOR INK JET INKS Typical Material Requirements for Successful Ink Jet Printing Polymers, Dyes & Pigments Pigment Dispersion Technology & Processing Techniques Key Suppliers Advances in UV Curing Ink Technology Formulation Considerations Challenges, Properties & Current Performance DOD PRINTHEAD DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS Drop Ejection Frequency Crosstalk Printhead Life Temperature Control Drop Placement Accuracy Considerations for Page Arrays Greyscale Techniques Drive Waveforms PRINT & IMAGE QUALITY Factors Affecting Print Quality Technologies to Improve Print Quality Improving Image Quality

12:00 Noon

Lunch

1:00 p.m.

Session 3

SYSTEM DESIGN ISSUES

• Nozzle Maintenance
• Drop Detection
• Filling/Bubble Removal
• Ink Supply & Replacement

FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS

• Evolution of Current Technology
• Hardware & Ink Technology Advancements
• Status & Developments of Ink Technology
• Important Future Applications
• Recent & Projected Trends

5:00 p.m.

Adjournment

IMI Conferences During February 2010 Ink Jet Academy: Theory of Ink Jet Technology February 1-2, 2010 13th Annual Toner Printing Conference February 1-3, 2010 21st Annual Thermal Printing Conference February 1-3, 2010 19th Annual Ink Jet Printing Conference February 3-5, 2010

IMI Completed Conferences on this Subject 18th Annual Ink Jet Printing Conference February 4-6, 2009 20th Annual Thermal Printing Conference May 11-13, 2009 12th Annual Toner & Toner Chemicals Conference May 4-6, 2009 A Complete Listing of IMI Completed Programs

COURSE LEADERS

Dr. Alan L Hudd President & Chief Technical Officer Xennia Technology Limited Letchworth, Hertfordshire, England In 1996, Dr. Hudd founded Xennia Technology; the world's first independent contract ink jet technology house dedicated to the industrial and office inkjet industries.

Since then, Dr. Hudd has grown Xennia into a leading player in the rapidly emerging market for industrial inkjet technologies. Under Dr. Hudd, Xennia has developed a unique set of inkjet chemistry, engineering and problem solving capabilities that has resulted in a number of important technology innovations, especially in the field of inkjet dispensing of difficult materials.

Prior to establishing Xennia, Dr. Hudd was for 8 years the Fluids Technology Manager at Domino Printing Sciences, developing a wide range of inkjet inks for diverse applications and is credited with a number of patents and significant innovations within the industrial inkjet industry. He spent almost eight years with the Ministry of Defence and Royal Ordnance in the UK, developing new solid polymer rocket propellants for air to air missiles. Dr. Hudd graduated with B.Sc. Honours degree in Chemistry and Physics, M.Sc and Ph.D research degrees in Polymer Chemistry from Manchester University.

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Mr. Mike Willis Managing Director Pivotal Resources Limited Cambridge, UK Mr. Willis is Founder and Managing Director of Pivotal Resources, an international marketing technical consultancy specializing in electronic printing and the graphic arts. In addition, he is the publisher of Directions, a service which monitors patents, research papers and significant product launches in the electronic printer market.

During the past twenty years, Mr. Willis has been based in Cambridge working as an engineer and consultant for a large number of clients in a variety of roles. For eight years, he was Consultant, then Group Leader of Digital Printing at Cambridge Consultants, a subsidiary of Arthur D. Little. He has led several major development contracts for electrophotographic printers, based on LED and light valve imaging systems, and for the development of a major new office ink jet technology.

In 1990, Mr. Willis was a founder member of Xaar, a company set up to exploit high resolution piezo ink jet technology. He graduated from the Polytechnic of Central London with Honours in Photographic Sciences.

Crowne Plaza San Marcos Resort Information IMI's Ink Jet Academy: Theory of Ink Jet Technology is being held at the Crowne Plaza San Marcos Resort in Chandler (Phoenix), Arizona. Hotel reservations are the responsibility of each meeting registrant. To receive the special meeting rate of $159 (includes resort service fee) for single or double occupancy phone +1-480-812-0900 - Ask for Reservations and identify yourself as part of the "Information Management Institute" group. Early booking is advised as the reduced rate is guaranteed only until January 11, 2010. Online hotel reservation instructions will be posted on our web site www.imiconf.com as soon as they are received from the hotel. Location The Crowne Plaza San Marcos Resort (www.SanMarcosResort.com) is located on 123 acres of beautiful landscaped grounds in downtown Chandler conveniently located just twenty minutes southeast of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. The Crowne Plaza San Marcos Resort was the first golf resort in Arizona, and has been a landmark ever since its 1912 debut. Located in the historic district of downtown Chandler (www.downtownchandler.org), it offers restaurants and shopping just steps from the resort. The 295 guestrooms and hotel suites are exquisitely furnished and comfortably decorated. Each room features a private patio or balcony that overlooks luxuriously landscaped courtyards and provide office accoutrements the business traveler will find helpful, like a large writing desk, complimentary in-room internet and dual voice-mail equipped telephones plus Crowne Plaza's Sleep Advantage program (encompassing new bedding, guaranteed wake-up calls, designated quiet zones, night lights, drape clips, sleep CDs, sleep tips and amenities such as eye masks, ear plugs, lavender spray and a new level of comfort with 7 pillows, a plush duvet, and luxurious sheets)

The San Marcos Golf Course is where it all started for Arizona. This 18-hole, 6,626-yard course opened in 1913 and was seeded with Bermuda grass shortly thereafter, making it the first golf course in Arizona with grass greens. Over the decades, presidents, dignitaries, and celebrities have enjoyed the lush setting and challenging play offered at this traditional course. You'll find an enjoyable course nestled in the midst of an impressive property that's listed on the National Register of Historic Places. But the property has undergone a renaissance with more than a $4-million renovation. In addition to golf, the resort features two restaurants, two lounges and a huge heated swimming pool. Special conference golf rates golf are: $79.00 including green fees and cart for Friday-Sunday $69.00 including green fees and cart for Monday - Thursday

The resort lies in the heart of Historic Downtown Chandler, Arizona, one of the fastest-growing communities in US. The city was founded in 1912 by Dr. Alexander J. Chandler, the original owner of the San Marcos. He began building the property in 1912, the same year Arizona traded in its Territorial status to become the nation's 48th state.

The Crowne Plaza San Marcos Resort (www.SanMarcosResort.com) plus the Phoenix area (www.visitchandler.com); Chandler (www.downtownchandler.org) and the State of Arizona (www.arizonaguide.com) provide an excellent opportunity to extend your visit into a memorable vacation experience. Dress for IMI's Ink Jet Academy: Theory of Ink Jet Technology will be casual.

The Crowne Plaza San Marcos Resort address is:

One San Marcos Place
Chandler, AZ 85225
Phone: 480-812-0900 or 800-528-8071
Web Site: www.sanmarcosresort.com

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ABOUT THE SPONSOR

Information Management Institute, Inc. is a leading worldwide sponsor of conferences designed to assist the digital printing industry in understanding technology developments, markets and applications requirements. IMI conferences offer a unique opportunity for leading hardware, consumables, software and user companies representatives to network and develop a more comprehensive understanding of current as well as future developments in the digital printing industry. Since 1990, IMI has held over 400 programs and each year over 2,000 technical, marketing and management personnel from over 600 companies worldwide attend IMI programs.

IMI conference programs are designed to enable attendees to obtain the latest technical, market and application information while allowing time to network with other attendees in a time and cost efficient manner. Attendance at an IMI conference enables attendees to meet with the digital printing industry's leading experts in a single location over a short period of time thus maximizing information transfer efficiency and minimizing travel and time expenses.

For further details, contact Information Management Institute: Information Management Institute, Inc. 1106 Valley Crossing Carrabassett Valley, ME 04947 USA Phone: +1-207-235-2225 Fax: +1-207-235-2226 Email: imi@imiconf.com Web Site: www.imiconf.com

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REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Registration Fee: Ink Jet Academy: Theory of Ink Jet Technology February 1-2, 2010 Crowne Plaza San Marcos Resort Chandler (Phoenix), Arizona

$1095 per registrant $995 for each additional registrant from same company when registered as a group

The registration fee includes attendance at all sessions, program continental breakfast, lunch, reception and coffee breaks plus the course reference binder.

Cancellations will receive a 100% refund if made 72 hours prior to the start of the program. Cancellations made less than 72 hours before the start of the conference will be subject to a $300 cancellation fee. Substitutions may be made at any time.

To register for the Ink Jet Academy: Theory of Ink Jet Technology, submit the registration form with payment to Susan Vandrey, Conference Administrator, Information Management Institute, Inc., 1106 Valley Crossing, Carrabassett Valley, ME 04947 USA. You may reserve space by calling +1-207-235-2225, sending a fax to +1-207-235-2226 or by sending an email message to imi@imiconf.com

To register for the Ink Jet Academy: Theory of Ink Jet Technology

• submit the registration form now and follow with your payment by mail. Or
• print the Mail-in Registration Form and mail or fax it to Susan Vandrey, Conference Administrator, Information Management Institute, Inc., 1106 Valley Crossing, Carrabassett Valley, ME 04947 USA – Fax: +1-207-235-2226.

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• You may reserve space by calling +1-207-235-2225

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