Color Printing Forum

  1. Offset Printing Press Forum

    Offset printing presses

    1. 4-Color Offset Presses +

      Sheet-fed process-color offset presses, 4-color, 5-color, 6-color, and more advanced press setups.
      Discussions:
      787
      Messages:
      4,991
      Latest: Shinohara 66iv problem CHOCK, Jan 23, 2023
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    2. Heidelberg Printing Presses

      Heidelberg Printing Press Forum - Heidelberg Speedmaster, GTO, GTO-S, Printmaster, SORMZ, MO, KORS/KORD, SORDZ, KARA, TOK
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      2,200
      Messages:
      14,749
      Latest: I want the correct measurements between the blanket holder and the impression holder ali 120, Feb 1, 2023 at 3:39 PM
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    3. Komori Printing Presses

      Komori Printing Press Forum - Komori Lithrone, Spica, Sprint
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      729
      Messages:
      4,437
      Latest: Scratched on reprints >300 gr matthias76, Feb 2, 2023 at 9:02 AM
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    4. Ryobi Printing Presses

      Ryobi Printing Press Forum
      Discussions:
      416
      Messages:
      2,245
      Latest: Ryobi 3302 grinding gears Bruxie, Jan 25, 2023
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    5. KBA Printing Presses

      KBA Printing Press Forum - KBA Genius, Performa, Rapida
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      124
      Messages:
      551
      Latest: KBA varitrend 102 Leomalik, Jan 31, 2023 at 3:02 PM
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    6. Man Roland Printing Presses

      MAN Roland Printing Press Forum
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      317
      Messages:
      2,008
      Latest: Roland 305 German console to English matthias76, Jan 29, 2023
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    7. Mitsubishi Printing Presses

      Mitsubishi Printing Press Forum
      Discussions:
      37
      Messages:
      125
      Latest: Looking for feeder hold downs bone1428, Mar 11, 2022
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    8. 1-Color and 2-Color Offset Presses

      One color, one color + t-head, shared blanket, and true two color sheet-fed offset presses
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      845
      Messages:
      4,574
      Latest: Where can I get Baumuller DIMG 100 63 for SM74? Leonel Bonilla, Dec 5, 2022
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    9. Ink

      Offset printing inks
      Discussions:
      88
      Messages:
      416
      Latest: whats a good ink printerscd, Jan 22, 2023
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    10. Offset Papers & Stocks

      Coated and uncoated papers for offset printing.
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      61
      Messages:
      317
      Latest: 2023 Paper Prices MWI Print, Dec 21, 2022
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    11. UV

      Discussion of UV Offset Printing Issues, Equipment, Tips & Tricks
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      122
      Messages:
      401
      Latest: What Paint Substrate for UV allsignalmustpass, Jan 28, 2023
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    12. Web-Presses

      Web-fed Offset Presses
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      105
      Messages:
      391
      Latest: Goss M600 problem Tlang, Jan 31, 2023 at 5:26 PM
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    13. Platemaking

      Conventional and digital CTP platemaking
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      250
      Messages:
      813
      Latest: P-E DPX 5080 NVRAM dead Kimberly Leland, Jan 17, 2023
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    14. DI Presses

      Direct Imaging Offset Printing Presses
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      870
      Messages:
      5,076
      Latest: Presstek DI cleaning device rubber replacement for sale CARD ID, Jan 27, 2023
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    15. Marketplace - Presses for Sale & Wanted

  2. Indigo Digital Presses

    Liquid electroink digital presses

    1. HP Indigo Digital Presses

      HP Indigo ElectroInk digital presses
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      292
      Messages:
      1,149
      Latest: hp indigo 5000 how to change cleaner page from yellow to any color White rabbit, Jan 26, 2023
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  3. Digital Printing Press Forum

    Dry-toner-based laser imaged heat-set production, larger format, and web presses.

    1. Xerox iGen3, iGen4, & iGen5 Digital Presses

      Xerox iGen digital presses
      Discussions:
      873
      Messages:
      5,618
      Latest: Carrier mod Milo Wilson, Jan 23, 2023
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    2. Xerox Iridesse Digital Presses

      Xerox Iridesse digital production presses
      Discussions:
      6
      Messages:
      22
      Latest: Synthetic Papers Juccis, Jul 14, 2022
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    3. Xerox Digital Presses

      Xerox digital production presses such as the Color 800/1000 digital presses and Versant digital presses
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      312
      Messages:
      1,374
      Latest: Xerox C70 DADF B-tech, Jan 25, 2023
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    4. Canon imagePRESS Digital Presses

      Canon imagePRESS natural gloss digital press
      Discussions:
      171
      Messages:
      699
      Latest: Canon C750 Color alignment James Palomares, Sep 6, 2022
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    5. Kodak NexPress Digital Presses

      Production digital dry-toner 14x20 color presses
      Discussions:
      41
      Messages:
      116
      Latest: Kodak nexpress 3300,3900 machine and writing head Ashok Tank, Mar 31, 2021
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    6. Océ Digital Presses

      Océ VarioPrint, ColorStream, and VarioStream digital presses
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      33
      Messages:
      74
      Latest: Océ plotwave 300 on MAC gusmnes, Jul 13, 2021
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    7. Xeikon Digital Presses

      Web fed electro-photographic dry toner based imaging presses.
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      38
      Messages:
      87
      Latest: Xeikon Tech / Operator Needed white leo, Nov 27, 2022
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    8. MGI Digital Presses

      MGI Digital Presses such as the Meteor
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      24
      Messages:
      112
      Latest: MGI Digital Presses rajsing, Mar 15, 2022
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    9. Other Digital Presses

      Other Production Digital Presses
      Discussions:
      131
      Messages:
      434
      Latest: Dirty Background on Ricoh Pro C5100 and C7100 flangmasterj, May 15, 2022
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    10. Light production printers & color copiers

  4. Color Laser Printer & Color Copier Forum

    Medium - High Volume Color Laser Machines offered under service / maintenance / supplies contracts for graphic, business, and production

    1. Canon Color Laser Printers & Color Copiers

      Discussion specific to Canon CLC color laser copiers, Color ImageRunner and Canon ImagePress color printers.
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      248
      Messages:
      947
      Latest: Canon ImageRunners vs Xerox 560/C60 MacMacMac, Mar 29, 2022
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    2. Xerox Color Laser Printers & Color Copiers

      Discussion specific to Xerox DocuColor copiers and multifunction printers
      Discussions:
      589
      Messages:
      2,548
      Latest: Xerox Phaser 7800 Toner Not Adhering / Flaking B-tech, Jan 19, 2023
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    3. Konica Minolta Color Laser Printers & Copiers

      Discussion specific to Konica Minolta bizhub and co-branded multifunction color laser printers
      Discussions:
      346
      Messages:
      1,171
      Latest: Code: 99-03 - Image stabilization not completing a job Jhon Harris, Jan 24, 2023
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    4. Xante Color Laser Printers

      Xante Illumina Digital Color Printers (known for printing ability on heavy stocks)
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      26
      Messages:
      143
      Latest: 3-Edge Printing on Impressia Amy Patterson, Jul 26, 2022
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    5. Ricoh Color Laser Printers & Color Copiers

      Discussion specific to Ricoh Aficio and other Ricoh color laser equipment
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      117
      Messages:
      407
      Latest: Aficio 7200 Andy B, Dec 28, 2022
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    6. Other Color Laser Printers & Color Copiers

      Discussion of other production color laser printes, copiers, and production multifunction devices.
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      147
      Messages:
      504
      Latest: Oki 941 and 942 Toner Level Problem OkiTech, Dec 2, 2022
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    7. Color Laser papers and stocks

      Normal stock and specialty media to get the most out of current laser dry-toner printing processes
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      35
      Messages:
      104
      Latest: Looking for oyster paper Resprung, Oct 31, 2021
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    8. Digital Presses

  5. RIP Forum

    RIP selection, configuration, and optimization

    1. Fiery RIPs

      Selection, configuration, setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting of Fiery RIPs.
      Discussions:
      54
      Messages:
      119
      Latest: Fiery EX560 Shuts Off to Rest if It Receives No Jobs homeboy, Dec 25, 2022
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    2. Other RIPs

      Splash, CREO, OEM, software, and other RIPs
      Discussions:
      51
      Messages:
      110
      Latest: Harlequin Mitsubishi SDP-RIP v6 installer needed Martin Mueller, Jul 2, 2022
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  6. Small Color Laser Printer Forum

    Retail Color Laser Printers for small-volume or specialty use not offered under service / supplies / maintenance contracts

    1. 11 x 17 Color Laser Printers

      Discussion about Xerox Phaser, Minolta QMS, HP Laserjet 5500, 9500, 8500, Canon Color ImageClass, and other color laser printers
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      50
      Messages:
      175
      Latest: need help buying a printer for small business Dav, Jul 1, 2022
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    2. 8 ½ x 11 Color Laser Printers

      Desktop and specialty small-format color laser printers
      Discussions:
      53
      Messages:
      224
      Latest: Oki C612 problem user7200, Dec 2, 2022
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  7. Line Inkjet Printers

    Line inkjet digital ink high-speed production and multifunction printers.

    1. HP Edgeline Printers

      HP Edgeline line-inkjet digital printers (CM8060/CM8050 multifunction devices)
      Discussions:
      8
      Messages:
      39
      Latest: Cm8050 cartridges mucinhanoi365, Oct 29, 2019
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    2. Riso Forcejet

      Riso Forcejet line-inkjet digital printers (such as the HC5500)
      Discussions:
      7
      Messages:
      24
      Latest: Touch screen dead on Riso HC5500 NHK_VN, Nov 9, 2020
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  8. Photographic & Fine Art Printers

    Giclee fine art, photographic, and short-run printing.

    1. Large Format Inkjet Printers

      Roll-fed 24", 36", 44", 60" and larger wide-carriage inkjet / giclee printers
      Discussions:
      458
      Messages:
      1,258
      Latest: Epson Stylus Pro 9900 lost all the colors yparty, Jan 5, 2023
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    2. Medium Format Inkjet Printers

      17" Wide-Carriage Inkjet / giclee printers which include both sheet cassette/tray and roll feeding capability
      Discussions:
      46
      Messages:
      115
      Latest: Dye or Pigment ink for a book dust jacket? I.T. Supplies, Mar 26, 2020
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    3. Small Format Inkjet Printers

      13" carriage and smaller inkjet / giclee printers
      Discussions:
      114
      Messages:
      312
      Latest: Where do you all buy cartridges? Liselotte, Nov 14, 2022
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    4. Dye Sub Printers

      Photographic Dye Sublimation and gloss thermal printers
      Discussions:
      4
      Messages:
      11
      Latest: Are dye sub printers dead? hgsmachines, Dec 2, 2017
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    5. Continuous Ink Systems

      CIS systems to print larger volumes of prints at reduced cost on inkjet printers.
      Discussions:
      22
      Messages:
      86
      Latest: my experience, low price per page, hp officejet pro 8500, adaptiveink ciss inktec ink mozzie, Jun 29, 2019
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    6. Inkjet Paper

      Photographic, fine art, and specialty coated and uncoated inkjet media
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      51
      Messages:
      132
      Latest: Inkjet Coated Boxes Supplier? Craig Leininger, Mar 17, 2021
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  9. Digital Duplicator Forum

    Ink based digital duplicators

    1. Digital Duplicators

      Low-cost per print digital duplicators
      Discussions:
      24
      Messages:
      74
      Latest: Any Ricoh 9210's out there? wrenchmaster, May 21, 2021
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  10. Letterpress Forum

    Letterpress printing presses

    1. Letterpress

      Letterpress printing discussion including Heidelberg Windmill Platen Presses, Kludge Letterpress, etc.
      Discussions:
      14
      Messages:
      64
      Latest: Heidelberg Windmill Gripper Bar Adjustment Tools Bramu, Jan 20, 2023
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  11. Color Printing Marketplace

    Post color printing and finishing equipment for sale or wanted.

    1. Offset & Digital Presses for sale

      Multi-color Offset Presses, Offset Press Equipment, Direct Imaging, and Digital Production Presses for sale
      Discussions:
      3,015
      Messages:
      5,082
      Latest: AB Dick 326 printing press wanted. Nathan LaBudde, Jan 28, 2023
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    2. Indigo Presses for Sale

      HP Indigo presses, parts, and supplies for sale
      Discussions:
      448
      Messages:
      968
      Latest: Hp Indigo UltraStream disasambled for parts cardid, Jan 16, 2023
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    3. Finishing Equipment for sale

      Trimmers, cutters, folders, scoring machines, mailing equipment, and coating equipment wanted and for sale.
      Discussions:
      860
      Messages:
      1,286
      Latest: BOBST Domino 90, Year 1988 acsdiffusionsa, Feb 2, 2023 at 9:07 AM
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    4. Prepress Equipment for sale

      Computer equipment, proofing and color profiling equipment, plate makers, direct computer to plate systems wanted and for sale.
      Discussions:
      430
      Messages:
      759
      Latest: CTP Heidelberg Suprasetter 75 SCL Gen II, Year 2008 acsdiffusionsa, Feb 2, 2023 at 9:16 AM
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    5. Color Laser Printers & Copiers for sale

      Color copiers and production color laser printers for sale.
      Discussions:
      527
      Messages:
      864
      Latest: XANTE ILUMINA HEAVY WEIGHT CHAMPION, Meter 9k, in NJ OkiTech, Dec 13, 2022
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    6. Medium and Large Format Printers for sale

      Medium and Large format inkjet and other shot-run large format printers and plotters for sale.
      Discussions:
      263
      Messages:
      373
      Latest: Mutoh VJ628 24" Wide Format Color Printer (parts) mcartist, Jan 18, 2023
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    7. Other Printing Equipment for Sale

      General printing equipment and accessories, screen printing equipment, and printing oddments that don't fit in another specific print marketplace forum.
      Discussions:
      497
      Messages:
      701
      Latest: T Shirt Screen Printer brushyourideas, Jan 27, 2023
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  12. Color Printing Workflow and Prepress

    Prepress workflow, layout, graphics, computer hardware and software.

    1. Computer Hardware, Networking, and Connectivity

      Workstation, CPU, Storage, Monitor, Network, Internet Connectivity, and other computer hardware selection, configuration, troubleshooting, and optimization.
      Discussions:
      35
      Messages:
      113
      Latest: Problem process on SM102-4 CP 2000 ashok kumar, Sep 24, 2022
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    2. Layout, graphics, and prepress Software

      DTP, vector and raster Graphics software, and prepress software.
      Discussions:
      99
      Messages:
      330
      Latest: Distorted watermark & graphic elements Windows 10. Gulliveros, Feb 2, 2023 at 4:52 AM
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    3. Color Management

      Color profiling , custom profiles, and software and hardware color management issues.
      Discussions:
      72
      Messages:
      209
      Latest: ECG (Expanded Color Gamut) Printing Groovy, Jun 14, 2022
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  13. Color Printing Forum

    Color Printing Forum community and open discussion

    1. Print Community General Printing Discussion

      Introduce yourself, enjoy friendly discussion with fellow printers, and network with print professionals in adjacent markets and print industries.
      Discussions:
      724
      Messages:
      1,803
      Latest: Need help with choosing a uv printer. Uvufo, Feb 4, 2023 at 12:06 AM
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    2. Print Jobs

      Print job postings. Post press positions and temporary job availability, and print positions sought / print-industry talent available.
      Discussions:
      57
      Messages:
      112
      Latest: Freelance Pre-Press Opportunities in an, May 24, 2021
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    3. Printing Business Practices

      General discussion about running a printing business: economics, marketing, investment, and other aspects of the business-side of printing.
      Discussions:
      198
      Messages:
      807
      Latest: Political Mailings Anthea McSwain, Jan 23, 2023
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    4. Internet Outsourcing Options & Experiences

      Discussion of internet outsourcing options and experiences. Direct advertising is not permitted unless in response to a question.
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      Messages:
      219
      Latest: Outsource Printing in China to cut your cost!!! netprint, Dec 23, 2020
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    5. Forum Announcements & Suggestions

      Color Printing Forum News, Announcements, and a place for suggestions for new Color Printing Forum sub-forums.
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      Latest: guillotina polar 137 EMC , fallo estático en campo de corte melvin barrera, Jun 8, 2022
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    6. Print Glossary

      The Print Wiki has now been merged into the Color Printing Forum to become the Glossary
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      Messages:
      89
      Latest: Cyan overhang DanRemaley, Mar 1, 2020
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