For Memorial Day, Thoughts of Print in Times of War
The first official observance of Memorial Day took place on May 30, 1868, with the laying of flowers upon the graves of Union and Confederate dead in Arlington National Cemetery. Just a few years past was the end of the Civil War, a conflict that stands as history’s most thoroughly documented set of hostilities up […]
Kodak offers three affordable ways to deploy Web to print solutions to print service providers
In comparison to other Web to print offerings, which can depend on a click charge, the KODAK INSITE Storefront System now provides three affordable pricing packages. Print service providers can choose a Kodak hosted, customer hosted (both under subscription) or purchase option. Uniquely, customers can switch between options to accommodate any changes in their circumstances […]
New UK Postal Regulatory Framework Proposal
Postcomm, the UK postal regulator, has today set out its proposals for the introduction of the first phase of a new regulatory framework for the postal services market to replace the structure that has been in place since 2006. A new and stable regulatory framework is a key requirement for securing a successful future for […]
Graph Expo 2010
Printing industry professionals from North, South and Central America, as well as the Caribbean, will convene October 3 – 6, 2010, at McCormick Place South in Chicago, Illinois, to attend GRAPH EXPO 2010, the largest graphic communications exhibition and conference in the Americas. See full details at: http://www.graphexpo.com/
Major Challenges Ahead for Pigment Manufacturers
While the pigment industry has been seeing some improvement in the economy in recent months, there remain many serious challenges to be deal with, running the gamut from raw materials and regulations to increasing demand for R&D. Of course, the economy is the most important concern. “The projected slow growth of the overall economy is […]
Tips for How Commercial Printers can Work Better with a Paper Merchant -Jack Miller : Printing Impressions
As a mill rep, I sold paper through merchants. As a printer, you probably buy paper from merchants. I found that most merchants make money selling paper, but there are a few who make money buying paper. How do they make money buying paper? I remember a story, told to me by a merchant executive, about […]
Ipex 2010 Shows 'Print is Back in Business'
Professor Frank Romano, international analyst and Ipex ‘Champion in Print’ best summed up the mood of exhibitors and visitors when he declared that “Ipex 2010 has demonstrated that the printing industry is back in business.” With one day of Ipex 2010 to go, visitor attendance stood at just under 50,000 from 135 countries, excluding over […]
manroland to Host IDEAlliance G7 Expert Training session
manroland’s Print Technology Center in Westmont, Illinois is hosting the spring session of the IDEAlliance G7 Expert Training. Printers, educators and consultants are trained at these sessions held around the world each year. Participants learn to perform the G7 process and to implement the techniques for a pressroom operation to meet the quality criteria described […]
Is Inkjet Killing Offset, DI Printing Killing Toner, or Offset Killing Toner?
I read with great interest Andrew Tributes story Will Inkjet Printing Kill Offset? and Richard Romano’s report on the Presstek press conference at IPEX where Jeff Jacobson, Chairman, President, and CEO of Presstek said, “I believe with the advent of inkjet, electrophotographic missed an opportunity.” Romano goes on to report that Jacobson sees shops with […]
Print CEO of the Year Award: Have you voted yet?
WhatTheyThink.com today announced that it is receiving a number of nominations for the first annual Print CEO of the Year award. Nominations are now open. A qualifying Print CEO must have been in his or her position for at least two years and have demonstrated inspirational and innovative leadership of a company that has shown […]
KODAK NEXPRESS with Print Genius is One of the World’s Most Innovative Solutions for High Speed, High Quality 4-Color Photo Publishing
Eastman Kodak Company’s new Print Genius suite for KODAK NEXPRESS Digital Presses, on display at Ipex, Hall 9 – E320, the world’s leading commercial print trade show, brings new photo publishing capabilities that expand commercial printer service offerings and improve production efficiency. When combined with expanded connectivity to online service providers, the KODAK NEXPRESS Digital […]
manroland presents color-consistent softproofing for commercial printing
Printnet brings the softproofing technology into the commercial printing pressroom. The new PressProof TC (True Color) version focuses first on user-friendly operation as well as providing the best possible color viewing of large format proofs. The system enhances quality as well as production security and at the same time reduces costs. Together with its partner […]
