THE FOLLOWING OUTLINE IS THE ACTUAL PROGRAM FROM THE

May 8-10, 2002
Chaparral Suites Hotel
Scottsdale, Arizona

Digital Printing is experiencing growth by increasing its market share versus conventional printing technologies as well as expanding into new applications. One of the key elements in expanding the utilization of digital printing is the continued introduction of new media designed for specific digital printing technologies and the increasing range of applications. This conference will focus on the media requirements, developments and issues for digital printing growth applications. Presentations and discussions will focus on the media requirements and developments necessary to capitalize on the growth opportunities for digital printing applications. This conference will provide a unique opportunity for paper, toner, ink and other consumables companies as well as hardware vendors, end users and others involved in the digital printing industry to focus on future growth opportunities for all media types. With the rapid proliferation of new paper coatings, ink/toner innovations to improve print quality and expanding applications requirements for specialty digital printing media; this conference will provide critical insights essential to future success in the digital printing media business.

BENEFITS OF CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE

• Obtain critical insights into technological, application and market developments essential to your company's decisionmaking process relative to the role of consumables in the digital printing industry

• Establish personal contacts with leading technologists and innovators in the digital printing media industry

• Hear industry expert's projections for media opportunities in newly developing and expanding markets

• Learn from interactive sessions and informal discussions of technology trends, applications developments and other aspects of consumables technology

• Have a complimentary Table-top Display of your products

• Explore the key issues important to your understanding of the computer printing supplies industry with your counterparts from all sectors of the industry

• Give a 5-minute presentation of your products, services and capabilities during popular Suppliers' Forum Session

• Gain knowledge on the importance of ink and media developments in the successful implementation of new applications and their key role in meeting the users expectations and requirements

CONFERENCE CHAIRMAN

C. Thomas Ashley, BIBLIO-tec

CONFERENCE SPEAKERS

Merilyn E. Dunn, CAP Ventures
Michael J. Flippin, I T Strategies
Garth Geist, SMART Papers
Daniel Halkyard, Rexam
Al Marco, Brightcube
John McMahon, Eastern Paper
Stewart Partridge, Web Consulting
Bill Sullivan, Digital Binding Solutions
Minoru Takeuchi, Nitto Boseki
Henry Wilhelm, Wilhelm Imaging Research
Dave Wolin, ImageXpert
Dr. Ray A. Work, III, Work Associates

Wednesday, May 8, 2002
12:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.	Conference Registration
2:00 p.m.	Opening Session

WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS
Alvin G. Keene, President, Information Management Institute, Inc., Kingfield, Maine

OPENING REMARKS AND CONFERENCE OVERVIEW
C. Thomas Ashley, Principal, BIBLIO-tec, Marshfield, Massachusetts

TRENDS IN DIGITAL PRINTING PAPERS
Merilyn E. Dunn, Director, CAP Ventures, Norwell, Massachusetts

• What's Driving The Market For Digital Printing?
• What Are The Market Requirements For Digital Printing Papers?
• How Big Is The Market Now?
• How Fast Will The Market Grow?

INK JET MEDIA AND IMAGE PERMANENCE
Henry Wilhelm, Director of Research, Wilhelm Imaging Research, Inc., Grinnell, Iowa

• Introduction & Brief History of Image Permanence
• Media For Dye-Based Inks & Pigmented Inks
• Home, Commercial, Fine Art & Portrait/Wedding Markets
• Test Methods & ANSI/ISO Standards
• Influence Of Media On
  - Light Fading Stability
  - Humidity-Fastness
  - Dark Storage (Thermal) Stability
  - Water-Fastness
  - Resistance to Gas Fading
  
• Protective Coatings
• The Short Term & Long Term Future

MEDIA DEVELOPMENT ESSENTIAL FOR SUCCESSFUL PRINT ON DEMAND SOLUTIONS
Al Marco, CEO, Brightcube, Inc., El Segundo, California

• Print On Demand Solution Concept For Art Publishers
• Benefits To Publishers, Galleries, Retailers & Customers
• Wide Range & High Quality Media Critical For Success
• ICC Color Profiles: Importance Of Reconciling Scanner, Monitor & Output Device Color Capabilites
• Strong Partner Relationships With Industry Leaders Promote Market Expansion
• Development Of Proprietary Inks & Papers To Meet Market Needs & Desires
• What's Ahead For New Media Options?

5:30 p.m.

Reception

Thursday, May 9, 2002
8:00 a.m.	Session 2

DIGITAL PRINTING FROM THE OFFICE TO THE MANUFACTURING FLOOR
Michael J. Flippin, Consultant, I T Strategies, Hanover, Massachusetts

• Market Size: Wide & Narrow Format Applications
• Segmentation: Technology & Print Size
• Media Definitions
• Trends in Distribution, Value & Major Players

GROWTH OF NONPAPER MEDIA IN WIDE AND SUPERWIDE FORMAT INK JET PRINTING
Stewart Partridge, Managing Director, Web Consulting Ltd., Wantage, Oxon, United Kingdom

• Why Are Nonpaper Media Winning Market Share?
• Nonpaper Media: Self Adhesives, Scrim Vinyls, PP, PET & Specialty Media
• Existing & Emerging Applications
• Role & Range Of Print/Image Service Providers
• Substrate/Media Forecast

BULK, SURFACE AND PRINTABLITY CHARACTERIZATION OF DIGITAL PRINTING PAPERS
Dave Wolin, Vice President of Business Development, ImageXpert, Nashua, New Hampshire

• Optical Transmission Characterization Of Bulk Properties
• Optical Reflection Characterization Of Surface & Coating Uniformity
• Laser Characterization Of Surface Morphology (Structure) & Deformation (Cockle)
• Gloss Measurement For Coating Quality
• Spectrophotometry For Brightness & Color Gamut
• Image Quality Analysis For Printability (Wicking, Bleed, Mottle & Dot Gain)

MARKET DEMANDS ON DIGITAL THROUGHPUT MATERIAL
Bill Sullivan, Principal, Digital Binding Solutions, Rochester, New York

• Document Packaging, Finishing & Delivery Represents Major Value-Added Element & Unique Challenges/Opportunities
• Color & Black/White Applications Demand Application Focused Features
• Color Surface Durability (Book Cover Durability/Crack Resistance & Color Photo Abrasion Resistance)
• Variable Caliper Paper System
  - Light Weight With Runnability Of Heavy Weight Stock
  - 25 To 30 % Postage & Shipping Weight Reduction
  - Caliper Reduction Of Up To 40% After Compaction
  
• RF Sensitive Adhesives: Facilitates Simple High Speed Self Mailer Products & Three Second Tape Binding Cycle
• Retail Point-Of-Sale Book Production: Simplified Binding/Trimming Operations & Durable Ink Jet Cover Production
• Productivity Advances In Adhesive & Mechanical Binding Systems
  - New Integrated & Online Post Processing Mechanical Binding Technologies
  - Overview Of Online Vs. Offline Finishing Equipment Status
  

12:00 p.m.

Luncheon

1:30 p.m.

Session 3

DIGITAL PRINTING PAPERS: VIEWPOINT OF INDEPENDENT PAPER COMPANY
Garth Geist, Director of Digital Media, SMART Papers, LLC, Hamilton, Ohio

• Review Of SMART Papers: History, Ownership & Markets Served/Channel Distribution
• Why Do We Focus On Digital Printing Papers? (Digital Markets, Digital Strategy, Margin Expectations & Growth Rate)
• Product Offerings
  - Desktop & Office Imaging: Color Copying & Printing
  - Production Equipment: Color Copying, Color Printing & Direct Imaging
  
• Challenges
  - Distribution
  - Rapidly Changing Technology
  - Customer/End User Perceptions & Knowledge (Or Lack Of)

SPECIALTY MEDIA FOR WATER BASED INKS: HOW ARE WE DOING AND WHAT DO WE NEED TO IMPROVE?
Dr. Ray A. Work, III, Work Associates, Hockessin, Delaware

• Microporous Coatings Vs. Swellable Coatings
• Image Stability & Longevity
• Coating Performance Issues Vs. Ink Type: Pigment Or Dye
• Cost & Manufacturing Efficiencies: Will The Third World Take Over?
• Finishing: When Is It Needed & Can It Be Avoided?

THE EMERGENCE OF PAPER LIKE DISPLAYS
C. Thomas Ashley, Principal, BIBLIO-tec, Marshfield, Massachusetts

• What Does "Paper-Like" Mean?
• Multiple Technologies
• Players Large & Small
• How Soon & How Much?

SUPPLIER'S FORUM: 5 Minute Presentations Related To Digital Printing Paper/Media Technology, Capabilities, New Product Introductions, etc. The Suppliers' Forum is open to all Conference Registrants

5:30 p.m.

Reception

Friday, May 10, 2002
8:00 a.m.	Session 4

APPLICATION OF POLYALLYLAMINES & DIALLYLAMINE-TYPE POLYMERS AS DYE FIXING AGENT IN INK JET RECEIVABLE COATINGS
Minoru Takeuchi, Manager, Marketing Department, Specialty Chemicals Division, Nitto Boseki Company, Ltd., Tokyo, Japan

• Cationic Polymers As Dye Fixing Agent In Ink Jet Coatings
• Ink Jet Receivable Coating Evaluated
  - Polyallylamime/diallylamine-type Polymer
  - Silica As White Pigment
  - PVA As Binder
  
• Improved Image Quality & Durability (Waterfastness & Lightfastness) With Several Ink Jet Printers
• Reasons For Performance Improvements
• Research Goals

TRENDS IN MEDIA COMPATIBILITY FOR PIGMENTED INKS
Daniel Halkyard, Director of Marketing, Display Media, Rexam Imaging Products, South Hadley, Massachusetts

• Customers Demanding New Media Options
• New Media Options For Water Based Pigmented Thermal & Piezo Ink Jet Printers
  - Backlit Film
  - Acid Free Matte Finish
  - Glossy Photobase
  
• Driving Forces
  - Customers Demand Longevity & Improved Lightfastness, Etc.
  - Ink Costs Coming Down
  - Color Gamut Improving
  
• Next Generation Coatings
  - Gloss Finishes For Photo Papers
  
• Pigment Compatibility In Coating Formulations
• How Far Can We Go?

RECYCLED DIGITAL PRINTING PAPERS
John McMahon, Specialty Paper Sales Manager, Eastern Paper, Amherst, Massachusetts

• Market Growth Rates
• Market Opportunity; Color & B/W Laser
• End User Markets & Applications
• Digital Papers Approval Process & Issues
• Distribution

IMPACT OF PAPER LIKE DISPLAYS ON PRINTING AND PAPER
C. Thomas Ashley, Principal, BIBLIO-tec, Marshfield, Massachusetts

• Applications For Paper Like Displays
• Displays Vs. Paper: Pros & Cons
• Myth Of The Paperless Office
• But How About The Paperless Book?

12:00 Noon

Closing Luncheon & Adjournment

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