Color Printing & Color Printer Forum
A forum to discuss digital color printing, short-run color laser printers & RIPs, digital presses, and 4+color offset printing


2 Color Offset Press 4+ Color Offset Press Direct Imaging Printing Press Digital Printing Press Color Copiers and Color Laser Printers Finishing Equipment Inkjet and Art Printers
2-Color Offset 4+ Color Offset Direct Imaging Digital Press Color Copiers Finishing Inkjet & Fine Art

Welcome to the Printing Press & Color Printer Forum
ColorPrintingForum.com is a forum to discuss offset press printing, direct imaging offset presses, digital production presses, short-run printing on color copiers and laser printers, fine art inkjet or giclee printing, and finishing equipment.

Topics range from selection of new printers, printing press, and finishing equipment to adjustment, troubleshooting, optimization, and maintenance of existing printers and presses to media and finishing.

New members are encouraged to Please Register Now and help us build the Color Printing Forum into a valuable resource and a great online print community. All printing equipment discussion, questions, tips and tricks are welcome. And we would like to thank experienced pressmen in advance for taking the time to share your printing experience with the Color Printing Forum community.

  Forum Last Post Threads Posts
Offset Printing Press Forum
Offset printing presses
Sheet-fed process-color offset presses, 4-color, 5-color, 6-color, and more advanced press setups.
by 5150pressman
Yesterday 08:28 PM
72 387
Heidelberg Printing Press Forum - Heidelberg Speedmaster, GTO, GTO-S, Printmaster, SORMZ, MO, KORS/KORD, SORDZ, KARA, TOK
by NotAGooner
Yesterday 03:42 AM
87 510
KBA Printing Press Forum - KBA Genius, Performa, Rapida
by hellboy
05-25-2009 03:29 AM
4 16
Komori Printing Press Forum - Komori Lithrone, Spica, Sprint
by Kunt Myu
07-02-2009 07:53 AM
53 348
Ryobi Printing Press Forum
by RichardK
06-28-2009 04:10 AM
15 47
True two color sheet-fed offset presses
by RichardK
07-02-2009 04:47 AM
127 689
Coated and uncoated papers for offset printing.
by FFR428
06-23-2009 06:57 PM
13 56
Web-fed Offset Presses
by kammannbro
06-11-2009 03:23 AM
11 43
Conventional and digital CTP platemaking
by aneesh rana
06-23-2009 05:52 AM
14 46
Direct Imaging Offset Printing Presses
by robqld
07-01-2009 11:37 PM
87 443
- - -
Indigo Digital Presses
Liquid electroink digital presses
Indigo line inkjet digital printers
by sherryvicstar
06-23-2009 01:26 AM
5 24
Digital Printing Press Forum
Dry-toner-based laser imaged heat-set production, larger format, and web presses.
Canon imagePRESS natural gloss digital press
by RAPFS
07-01-2009 11:01 AM
47 199
Production digital dry-toner 14x20 color presses
by renesony
02-02-2009 11:06 PM
7 23
Océ VarioPrint, ColorStream, and VarioStream digital presses
by agronomy
06-22-2009 04:10 PM
6 16
Web fed electro-photographic dry toner based imaging presses.
by sohoimaging
05-11-2009 09:49 AM
5 9
Xerox toner-based color laser digital press
by ddigen3
07-02-2009 11:16 AM
20 69
- - -
Color Laser Printer & Color Copier Forum
Medium - High Volume Color Laser Machines offered under service / maintenance / supplies contracts for graphic, business, and production
Discussion specific to Canon CLC color laser copiers, Color ImageRunner and Canon ImagePress color printers.
by indolering
Yesterday 03:34 PM
71 273
Discussion specific to Xerox DocuColor copiers and multifunction printers
by !Heid!
Yesterday 04:34 PM
62 260
Discussion specific to Konica Minolta bizhub and co-branded multifunction color laser printers
by npwguy
06-12-2009 07:27 PM
24 87
Xante Illumina Digital Color Printers (known for printing ability on heavy stocks)
by mrmunroe
03-31-2009 04:20 PM
3 34
Discussion specific to Ricoh Aficio and other Ricoh color laser equipment
by imagingplus
06-18-2009 06:15 PM
7 30
Discussion of other production color laser printes, copiers, and production multifunction devices.
by plotter
05-08-2009 03:19 AM
23 65
Normal stock and specialty media to get the most out of current laser dry-toner printing processes
by Jeff
06-19-2009 03:09 AM
18 53
- - -
RIP Forum
RIP selection, configuration, and optimization
Selection, configuration, setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting of Fiery RIPs.
by kylevovin
05-28-2009 03:10 AM
12 28
Splash, CREO, OEM, software, and other RIPs
by ganzman72
04-12-2009 12:03 PM
6 14
Small Color Laser Printer Forum
Retail Color Laser Printers for small-volume or specialty use not offered under service / supplies / maintenance contracts
Discussion about Xerox Phaser, Minolta QMS, HP Laserjet 5500, 9500, 8500, Canon Color ImageClass, and other color laser printers
by LaserPrinterCenter
04-30-2009 08:48 PM
17 46
Desktop and specialty small-format color laser printers
by xpquickprint
06-09-2009 09:21 AM
12 47
Line Inkjet Printers
Line inkjet digital ink high-speed production and multifunction printers.
HP Edgeline line-inkjet digital printers (CM8060/CM8050 multifunction devices)
by lenivie
05-08-2009 01:05 AM
7 34
Photographic & Fine Art Printers
Giclee fine art, photographic, and short-run printing.
Roll-fed 24", 36", 44", 60" and larger wide-carriage inkjet / giclee printers
by tservice
06-22-2009 10:54 AM
18 52
17" Wide-Carriage Inkjet / giclee printers which include both sheet cassette/tray and roll feeding capability
by Jeff
06-17-2009 02:22 PM
20 56
13" carriage and smaller inkjet / giclee printers
by RichardK
06-29-2009 10:22 AM
25 80
Photographic Dye Sublimation and gloss thermal printers
by Guru
01-28-2009 05:06 PM
2 5
CIS systems to print larger volumes of prints at reduced cost on inkjet printers.
by Jeff
02-11-2009 04:03 AM
3 7
Inkjet Paper (1 Viewing)
Photographic, fine art, and specialty coated and uncoated inkjet media
by Zach_Core Reprographics
06-30-2009 02:17 PM
7 20
Digital Duplicator Forum
Ink based digital duplicators
Low-cost per print digital duplicators
by 4stateprinting
05-28-2009 12:27 PM
6 27
Print Finishing Forum
Coating, trimming, cutting, scoring, folding, booklet-making, book-binding, mailing.
Horizontal and tower collators, booklet stitcher, folder, trimmer systems and collator-booklet maker systems (Bourg, Duplo, MBM, Plockmatic, Standard, Horizon, other)
by clintw
Today 06:37 AM
22 40
Trifold, bifold, z-fold, barrel fold, cross fold desktop, floor, friction and air folders
by m_alatorre
06-29-2009 04:39 PM
13 28
Electric and hydraulic paper cutters (baum, polar, mbm, triumph, other), stack trimmers, guillotine, and specialty paper cutters
by indolering
05-25-2009 04:40 PM
21 67
UV, Aqueous, and other gloss coating options.
by 4cpro
05-04-2009 11:12 PM
10 66
Mailing procedures, equipment, and other distribution concerns.
by Jon Stevens
06-09-2008 02:57 PM
2 4
Perfect Binding, Hard Cover Book Binding, and other Book Bindery Discussion
by warson
02-04-2009 03:27 AM
4 13
Color Printing Marketplace
Post color printing and finishing equipment for sale or wanted.
Multi-color Offset Presses, Offset Press Equipment, Direct Imaging, and Digital Production Presses for sale
by ballykea
07-01-2009 03:16 PM
231 401
Trimmers, cutters, folders, scoring machines, mailing equipment, and coating equipment wanted and for sale.
by ballykea
06-18-2009 02:32 PM
39 47
Computer equipment, proofing and color profiling equipment, plate makers, direct computer to plate systems wanted and for sale.
by Paul_Jiwanram
05-13-2009 02:20 PM
11 22
Color copiers and production color laser printers for sale.
by tonertech
06-28-2009 10:58 PM
18 34
Large format inkjet and other shot-run large format printers for sale.
by ballykea
06-17-2009 01:58 PM
4 12
Color Printing Workflow and Prepress
Prepress workflow, layout, graphics, computer hardware and software.
Computer Hardware (1 Viewing)
Workstation, CPU, Storage, Monitor, Network, and other computer hardware selection, configuration, troubleshooting, and optimization.
by Jeff
12-21-2008 05:26 AM
6 21
DTP, vector and raster Graphics software, and prepress software.
by RichardK
Yesterday 09:38 AM
17 60
Color Management (1 Viewing)
Color profiling , custom profiles, and software and hardware color management issues.
by RichardK
Yesterday 04:35 AM
19 58
Color Printing Forum
Color Printing Forum community and open discussion
Introduce yourself, enjoy friendly discussion with fellow printers, and network with print professionals in adjacent markets and print industries.
by RichardK
07-02-2009 03:43 AM
79 236
General discussion about running a printing business.
by tonertech
06-29-2009 02:35 AM
23 100
Discussion of internet outsourcing options and experiences. Direct advertising is not permitted unless in response to a question.
by Docucopies
06-23-2009 05:31 PM
7 26
News, general discussions or questions about the Color Printing Forum itself.
by Color Printing Forum Admin
09-29-2008 04:58 PM
5 10
Collaborative Community Article Database and Print Glossary
by RichardK
07-02-2009 05:38 AM
82 85


Top 10 Stats
Hottest Threads* Most Viewed Threads* Latest Posts*
Old Breaking for spares,...  26
Old Xerox Phaser 7760...  25
Old a Simple Blanket to...  25
Old blurring  20
Old Semi APC issue  19
Old mr heidelberg  18
Old c1 for short runs vs...  17
Old Quickmaster 46 di  16
Old Gto 52 Dampening...  16
Old Xerox Docucolor 242...  16
Old How do I start a new...  13902
Old HP Indigo vs Konica...  3548
Old Xerox DocuColor 252 or...  2269
Old Xerox Docucolor 242...  1926
Old Breaking for spares,...  1891
Old X-Rite ColorMunki vs....  1674
Old Docucolor 252 Color...  1614
Old Konica Minolta C6500...  1607
Old Riso Forcejet HC5500...  1596
Old Canon 7000 vs the Xerox...  1489
Thread     Forum
Old Duplo DC-48     Collator-Booklet...
Old Waterless Printing     4-Color Offset...
Old Paper     4-Color Offset...
Old Xerox Phaser 7760...     Xerox Color Laser...
Old Where to get EFI /...     Canon Color Laser...
Old Docucolor 242-252-260....     Xerox Color Laser...
Old CS4 Tips n' Tricks     Layout, graphics,...
Old Looking for software to...     Color Management
Old Doubling problem     Heidelberg...
Old Just wondering     Xerox iGen3 &...
Old what lpi is better to...     Heidelberg...
Old Fountain Solution     Heidelberg...
Old I Want to buy Komori...     4-Color Offset...
Old Where Can I buy ?     Komori Printing...
Old Anti-offset Powder     Print Wiki
Old komori l420 damp...     1-Color and...
Old Incompatible font/RIP...     Print Community...
Old SM-74 Plate problems     4-Color Offset...
Old Background tinning in...     DI Presses
Old Got any funny...     1-Color and...
Top Posters* Newest Members*
Jeff  205
mrheidelberg  149
RichardK  98
ballykea  63
5150pressman  57
klecman  54
xpquickprint  51
mirve  48
FFR428  40
Orange print  40
clintw  07-04
kmcopytech  07-03
store3626  07-03
mandy_needham  07-03
1Roy  07-03
dillionwu  07-03
Jack East  07-02
sjors  07-02
ufo84211  07-02
honda4321  07-02

Color Printing Forum Activity
Members who have visited the forum in the last 24 hours
Color Printing Forum Statistics
Color Printing Forum Statistics
Threads: 1,529, Posts: 5,473, Members: 2,519, Most users ever online was 294, 12-23-2007 at 09:38 AM.
Welcome to our newest member, clintw

Contains New Posts   Forum Contains New Posts
Contains No New Posts   Forum Contains No New Posts

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 07:49 AM.


© 2006-2009 Color Printing Forum - the new digital information source for color printers & the business of color printing.
Powered by vBulletin which is Copyright ©2000 - 2007, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Content Relevant URLs by vBSEO ©2008, Crawlability, Inc.
Canon, CLC, Docucolor, Electronics for Imaging, EFI, Fiery, Heidelberg, HP, Kodak, Imagerunner, Imagepress, Nexpress, Presstek, Ricoh, Ryobi, Xante, Xeikon, Xerox, and other Registered Trademarks are the property of their respective companies.
Google