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:
      620
      Messages:
      3,974
      Latest: Problem on printmaster four color standard delivery pm74-4-s youness, Apr 16, 2018 at 12:28 PM
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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
      Discussions:
      1,468
      Messages:
      9,505
      Latest: Problem circumferental register sm52 exheidmech, Apr 21, 2018 at 9:15 PM
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    3. Komori Printing Presses

      Komori Printing Press Forum - Komori Lithrone, Spica, Sprint
      Discussions:
      598
      Messages:
      3,791
      Latest: Color Variation mantman, Apr 21, 2018 at 7:20 AM
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    4. Ryobi Printing Presses

      Ryobi Printing Press Forum
      Discussions:
      322
      Messages:
      1,761
      Latest: Engineer Required Gary Beckett, Apr 18, 2018 at 4:50 AM
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    5. KBA Printing Presses

      KBA Printing Press Forum - KBA Genius, Performa, Rapida
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      88
      Messages:
      378
      Latest: KBA SRO - need manual coricdado, Mar 21, 2018
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    6. Man Roland Printing Presses

      MAN Roland Printing Press Forum
      Discussions:
      169
      Messages:
      780
      Latest: man roland 300 help CHOCK, Mar 22, 2018
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    7. Mitsubishi Printing Presses

      Mitsubishi Printing Press Forum
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      33
      Messages:
      107
      Latest: Can I use an environmentally friendly material for printing? rshari123, Oct 16, 2017
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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
      Discussions:
      792
      Messages:
      4,273
      Latest: Ryobi 2800 Impression not engage overtime JKL380, Apr 17, 2018 at 3:43 PM
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    9. Ink

      Offset printing inks
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      65
      Messages:
      337
      Latest: Ink duct Foils turbotom1052, Apr 21, 2018 at 2:58 AM
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    10. Offset Papers & Stocks

      Coated and uncoated papers for offset printing.
      Discussions:
      54
      Messages:
      272
      Latest: Show through problem on thin paper pjnestor, Nov 21, 2017
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    11. UV

      Discussion of UV Offset Printing Issues, Equipment, Tips & Tricks
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      83
      Messages:
      298
      Latest: Stock keeps on sticking on roller. LarryGC, Apr 19, 2018 at 9:09 PM
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    12. Web-Presses

      Web-fed Offset Presses
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      76
      Messages:
      265
      Latest: Plate Lock-Down bracket Scott Cook, Jan 29, 2018
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    13. Platemaking

      Conventional and digital CTP platemaking
      Discussions:
      181
      Messages:
      554
      Latest: AGFA Xcalibur 45 error list and explanations CHOCK, Mar 11, 2018
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    14. DI Presses

      Direct Imaging Offset Printing Presses
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      824
      Messages:
      4,823
      Latest: Time out waiting for void signal 3 augustov, Mar 27, 2018
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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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      189
      Messages:
      629
      Latest: 3050 for scrap, removal. bassjase, Apr 12, 2018
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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
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      788
      Messages:
      5,224
      Latest: Xpe-08-3263 / 3264 peels, Apr 20, 2018 at 12:27 PM
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    2. Xerox Digital Presses

      Xerox digital production presses such as the new Color 800/1000 digital press
      Discussions:
      268
      Messages:
      1,188
      Latest: xerox 700 external rip change lankey, Apr 21, 2018 at 12:10 PM
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    3. Canon imagePRESS Digital Presses

      Canon imagePRESS natural gloss digital press
      Discussions:
      159
      Messages:
      653
      Latest: image press c 7010vp error Biggs, Mar 27, 2018
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    4. Kodak NexPress Digital Presses

      Production digital dry-toner 14x20 color presses
      Discussions:
      42
      Messages:
      120
      Latest: Want to buy toner and accessories for Nexpress M700 digiMart, Aug 12, 2017
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    5. Océ Digital Presses

      Océ VarioPrint, ColorStream, and VarioStream digital presses
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      32
      Messages:
      70
      Latest: offset stock imprinting DIRK1966, Jul 17, 2017
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    6. Xeikon Digital Presses

      Web fed electro-photographic dry toner based imaging presses.
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      34
      Messages:
      93
      Latest: xeikon serviceman rolermanto, Mar 8, 2018
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    7. MGI Digital Presses

      MGI Digital Presses such as the Meteor
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      16
      Messages:
      72
      Latest: MGI Meteor DP8700 machine Laserman, Aug 4, 2017
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    8. Other Digital Presses

      Other Production Digital Presses
      Discussions:
      111
      Messages:
      361
      Latest: New Igen 5 operator peels, Jan 30, 2018
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    9. 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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      239
      Messages:
      916
      Latest: Canon not printing correctly with MP 610 Mervin Lee, Apr 20, 2018 at 6:22 AM
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    2. Xerox Color Laser Printers & Color Copiers

      Discussion specific to Xerox DocuColor copiers and multifunction printers
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      537
      Messages:
      2,313
      Latest: Xerox 7665 yellow color out of register. xfactor printing, Mar 30, 2018
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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:
      301
      Messages:
      949
      Latest: C451 Weak printing/Spotty/blotchy YourBestNightmare, Mar 20, 2018
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    4. Xante Color Laser Printers

      Xante Illumina Digital Color Printers (known for printing ability on heavy stocks)
      Discussions:
      15
      Messages:
      72
      Latest: Impressia envelope registration banjoman, Apr 11, 2018
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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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      94
      Messages:
      363
      Latest: Ricoh C7100 density/saturation issues Biggs, Apr 2, 2018
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    6. Other Color Laser Printers & Color Copiers

      Discussion of other production color laser printes, copiers, and production multifunction devices.
      Discussions:
      121
      Messages:
      419
      Latest: Oki c911 colour registration Baz, Feb 8, 2018
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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
      Discussions:
      34
      Messages:
      102
      Latest: 11 x 17 Color Laser for 80 Pound Glossy Cover David M, Dec 24, 2017
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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:
      49
      Messages:
      103
      Latest: DIY Fiery RIP MstrXplodR, Nov 16, 2017
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    2. Other RIPs

      Splash, CREO, OEM, software, and other RIPs
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      41
      Messages:
      96
      Latest: HW772-40 Driver needed. icestorm98, Feb 3, 2018
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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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      44
      Messages:
      149
      Latest: VersaLink C7000 Printing Everything Leaning Towards Magenta Biggs, Dec 26, 2017
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    2. 8 ½ x 11 Color Laser Printers

      Desktop and specialty small-format color laser printers
      Discussions:
      44
      Messages:
      176
      Latest: Metallic printing on desktop laser printer Fee_83, Feb 6, 2018
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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:
      38
      Latest: HP CM8060 cost per print information threedeeprinting, Aug 6, 2014
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    2. Riso Forcejet

      Riso Forcejet line-inkjet digital printers (such as the HC5500)
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      7
      Messages:
      23
      Latest: Touch screen dead on Riso HC5500 Abbey Bilandzic, Oct 16, 2017
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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:
      379
      Messages:
      1,072
      Latest: Looking for a printer to handle 9x24" paper to print music sheets OkiTech, Apr 15, 2018
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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:
      42
      Messages:
      107
      Latest: Brand new xp-960 ink not absorbing glossy side of thick cardstock juntjoo, Sep 21, 2017
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    3. Small Format Inkjet Printers

      13" carriage and smaller inkjet / giclee printers
      Discussions:
      91
      Messages:
      244
      Latest: Roll Printing on Epson L800 1500 by PrintCtrl piaohanderen, Apr 8, 2018
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    4. Dye Sub Printers

      Photographic Dye Sublimation and gloss thermal printers
      Discussions:
      5
      Messages:
      15
      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:
      20
      Messages:
      83
      Latest: CISS with HP 3635 color issue Labroy, May 2, 2017
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    6. Inkjet Paper

      Photographic, fine art, and specialty coated and uncoated inkjet media
      Discussions:
      47
      Messages:
      124
      Latest: Need help finding high-quality inkjet glossy label paper Mars, Feb 23, 2018
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  9. Digital Duplicator Forum

    Ink based digital duplicators

    1. Digital Duplicators

      Low-cost per print digital duplicators
      Discussions:
      23
      Messages:
      71
      Latest: questions for UV ink alternatives khobo, Oct 27, 2016
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  10. 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:
      2,567
      Messages:
      4,305
      Latest: Man roland ultraman viia gs azam, Apr 22, 2018 at 5:10 AM
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    2. Indigo Presses for Sale

      HP Indigo presses, parts, and supplies for sale
      Discussions:
      270
      Messages:
      525
      Latest: HP Indigo consumables poligraph, Apr 18, 2018 at 9:51 AM
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    3. Finishing Equipment for sale

      Trimmers, cutters, folders, scoring machines, mailing equipment, and coating equipment wanted and for sale.
      Discussions:
      651
      Messages:
      930
      Latest: Tec Lighting TruCoat 16 with Automatic feeder OkiTech, Apr 19, 2018 at 7:41 PM
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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:
      321
      Messages:
      542
      Latest: NX Kodak Sysytem Esko System Conter, Apr 22, 2018 at 5:54 AM
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    5. Color Laser Printers & Copiers for sale

      Color copiers and production color laser printers for sale.
      Discussions:
      476
      Messages:
      765
      Latest: Looking for ricoh c9100 machine terrymcv, Mar 1, 2018
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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:
      206
      Messages:
      295
      Latest: T3200 refillable cartridge with one time use chip brianhu, Apr 18, 2018 at 8:03 AM
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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:
      359
      Messages:
      473
      Latest: Increase your Productivity with Top-Notch Industrial Printers from MTuTech.com Bill Allan, Mar 2, 2018
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  11. 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:
      31
      Messages:
      108
      Latest: Windows is sending print jobs to the wrong printer. rshari123, Oct 15, 2017
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    2. Layout, graphics, and prepress Software

      DTP, vector and raster Graphics software, and prepress software.
      Discussions:
      87
      Messages:
      299
      Latest: what labels and bar codes printing software did you use? temhoanggia, Mar 21, 2018
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    3. Color Management

      Color profiling , custom profiles, and software and hardware color management issues.
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      62
      Messages:
      184
      Latest: Converting CMYK Blacks to 100% K.... DanRemaley, Feb 1, 2018
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  12. 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:
      644
      Messages:
      1,598
      Latest: Ink-saving pattern for background Monian, Feb 20, 2018
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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:
      41
      Messages:
      74
      Latest: Press maintenance engineer hello.vijay78, Feb 15, 2018
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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:
      188
      Messages:
      767
      Latest: Seeking Recommendations For Web 2 Print Solutions Sid Wilkins, Nov 20, 2017
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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:
      216
      Latest: Low Cost 4/4 Online Printers, We've tried a bunch Jack Arthur, Mar 23, 2018
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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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      38
      Latest: TO Color Printing Forum Color Printing Forum Admin, Apr 10, 2017
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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:
      88
      Latest: Anti-offset Powder aqazi81, Mar 13, 2015
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