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Kodak launches KODAK PROSPER Plus 5 Imprinting System. ROCHESTER, N.Y. - WEBWIRE - Monday, October 5, 2026 Kodak has launched the KODAK PROSPER Plus 5 Imprinting System, expanding its PROSPER Plus portfolio with a 152 mpm (500 fpm) solution that adds KODAK Stream Inkjet Technology to existing presses and finishing lines. Designed for printers and converters, the PROSPER Plus 5 enables variable data printing, coding, serialization, personalization and versioning without replacing current equipment, giving them the flexibility to expand into higher-margin applications, respond faster to changing customer demands and generate new revenue from assets they already own. With 600 x 900 dpi resolution, flexible drop size options and enhanced reliability, the PROSPER Plus 5 supports applications including direct mail, packaging, security printing, lottery and personal care, enabling printers pursue higher-value work from existing production assets. Powered by Stream Technology and KODAK EKTACOLOR Inks, the new imprinting system combines image quality, speed and operational simplicity with the latest PROSPER Plus platform enhancements that are designed to improve serviceability, streamline connectivity and maximize up time in demanding production environments. Kodak is also simplifying its existing portfolio by renaming PROSPER Plus 1/1W and PROSPER Plus 2/2W to PROSPER Plus 10 and PROSPER Plus 20, reflecting production speeds of 305 mpm (1,000 fpm) and 609 mpm (2,000 fpm). Together with the KODAK PROSPER Print Bar, the PROSPER Plus family gives printers and converters scalable imprinting options. Existing PROSPER S-Series customers will continue to receive full-service support, with upgrade options available as production needs evolve. "This new addition to the PROSPER portfolio reflects our continued investment and ongoing commitment to the print industry. With the PROSPER Plus 5, Kodak is helping printers modernize existing production assets, unlock new revenue opportunities and deliver the personalization, traceability, and flexibility that today's markets demand," commented Laura Cole, VP, Pricing and Product Management, Kodak. KODAK PROSPER Plus 5 is available now worldwide. For more information visit kodak.com/go/prosperplus. About Kodak Kodak (NYSE: KODK) is a leading global manufacturer focused on commercial print and advanced materials & chemicals. With 79,000 worldwide patents earned over 130 years of R&D, we believe in the power of technology and science to enhance what the world sees and creates. Our innovative, award-winning products, combined with our customer-first approach, make us the partner of choice for commercial printers worldwide. Kodak is committed to environmental stewardship, including industry leadership in developing sustainable solutions for print. For additional information on Kodak, visit us at Kodak.com or follow us on LinkedIn Kodak Print. (C) Kodak, 2026. KODAK, PROSPER and EKTACOLOR are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company.] WebWireID361389 This news content was configured by WebWire editorial staff. Linking is permitted. Distribute your news. * Every day, hundreds of individuals and companies choose WebWire to distribute their news. * WebWire places your news within numerous highly trafficked news search engines generating leads and publicity. * Submit Your Release Now!

Kodak to highlight packaging solutions at TOKYO PACK 2026. Kodak will showcase its packaging solutions at TOKYO PACK 2026, taking place October 14-16 at Tokyo Big Sight. At booth 8C13 in East Hall 8, Kodak will show how its offset, digital and software solutions can help printers and converters produce more flexible, efficient and value-added packaging. At the show, Kodak will showcase KODAK SONORA XTRA Process Free Plates, KODAK TRENDSETTER Platesetter, KODAK PROSPER Imprinting Systems, KODAK SPOTLESS Software, and KODAK COLORFLOW PRO Software. Visitors will see a range of print samples that highlight the versatility, quality and performance of Kodak's packaging solutions. Kodak leads the market with innovations in highly efficient and sustainable process-free plate technology with KODAK SONORA XTRA Plates made in Japan, imaged on a KODAK TRENDSETTER Platesetter. The platesetter can also image TRF-IR830 Thermal Laser Film from Mitsubishi Paper Mills. This dry film offers an efficient computer-to-film solution for flexo/letterpress printing, screen printing and printed circuit board applications. KODAK PROSPER Imprinting Systems add digital capabilities to analog print, enabling hybrid production without sacrificing throughput. Designed for integration with offset, flexo and gravure presses, and finishing equipment, they help printers expand their capabilities within existing production workflows. KODAK SPOTLESS Software uses process inks to reproduce spot colors, enabling converters to reduce ink inventory, costs and makeready time. KODAK COLORFLOW PRO Software supports consistent color across equipment and substrates, meeting Japan Color and G7 standards while maintaining accurate output throughout the workflow. "Packaging printers need connected solutions that add flexibility without adding complexity," said Mr. Takeshi Nakagawa, Japan Sales Director, Kodak. "TOKYO PACK 2026 gives us the opportunity to show how Kodak's portfolio supports a more responsive and efficient packaging production." If you have an interesting Article / Report/case study to share, please get in touch with Imaging Solution at [email protected], [email protected], 9811346846/ 9625243429 IMAGING SOLUTION Bureau: If you have an interesting article/experience/case study related to the ICT industry to share, please send Imaging Solution at [email protected]

Cricut StickerPix Print + Cut and StickerPix Print price, specifications and availability announced. Cricut, best known for its crafting cutters, has launched two new machines that bring it into the world of home photo printing. The Cricut StickerPix Print + Cut and Cricut StickerPix Print are designed to turn the photos on your phone into stickers, labels, photo prints and cards. It's a new category for the brand, and it puts Cricut up against the compact photo printers from the likes of Canon, Kodak and Fujifilm that have become popular for printing straight from a phone. Two machines, one process. Both printers use thermal dye-sublimation, which Cricut says produces high-resolution 300dpi prints that are water, scratch and fade resistant thanks to a laminate layer applied during printing. The StickerPix Print + Cut is the more capable of the pair. It prints, laminates and then cuts custom shapes using a built-in fine-point blade, so you can go from a photo to a finished die-cut sticker in a single pass. It can also produce photo prints, photo cards and custom-cut labels. The StickerPix Print uses the same printing technology but skips the cutter, working instead with pre-cut Cricut Sticker Sheets in a range of shapes and sizes. It also handles photo prints and cards. Design Space and AI tools. Both machines connect via Bluetooth to Cricut's Design Space software on mobile and desktop. Users can start with their own photos, edit templates, use AI-powered features or choose from a library of more than 1.8 million sticker images. Cricut notes that the full content library and some software features, including Cricut AI, require a paid Cricut Access subscription.