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:
      760
      Messages:
      4,805
      Latest: Roland Rekord 4 color RVK "RCI" Operational manual is needed...? ariel, May 22, 2022 at 10:45 AM
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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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      2,095
      Messages:
      13,763
      Latest: Heidelberg moz water dampening motor error junker1984, May 23, 2022 at 3:26 PM
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    3. Komori Printing Presses

      Komori Printing Press Forum - Komori Lithrone, Spica, Sprint
      Discussions:
      714
      Messages:
      4,351
      Latest: Gear marks Adil, Apr 28, 2022
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    4. Ryobi Printing Presses

      Ryobi Printing Press Forum
      Discussions:
      398
      Messages:
      2,157
      Latest: Ryobi 524 GX 2005y. smells like burnt electrical cabinets. CHOCK, May 22, 2022 at 10:28 AM
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    5. KBA Printing Presses

      KBA Printing Press Forum - KBA Genius, Performa, Rapida
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      117
      Messages:
      527
      Latest: KBA Planeta SHARP monitor Mehanka Abortmaher, May 20, 2022 at 7:42 AM
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    6. Man Roland Printing Presses

      MAN Roland Printing Press Forum
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      293
      Messages:
      1,833
      Latest: Man Roland 300 - problem with BKF12 error 38 CHOCK, May 20, 2022 at 11:30 AM
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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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      Messages:
      4,521
      Latest: Printer Using a Harris 110 Half Web or similar for 2C Products Jason Niles, May 11, 2022
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    9. Ink

      Offset printing inks
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      84
      Messages:
      404
      Latest: SX 74 ink vibrator Alonex, Feb 12, 2022
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    10. Offset Papers & Stocks

      Coated and uncoated papers for offset printing.
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      60
      Messages:
      307
      Latest: Uncoated offset paper alibryan, Jan 9, 2022
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    11. UV

      Discussion of UV Offset Printing Issues, Equipment, Tips & Tricks
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      118
      Messages:
      392
      Latest: Galaxy Jet X 9060 UV Printer Users KenR60, May 8, 2022
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    12. Web-Presses

      Web-fed Offset Presses
      Discussions:
      103
      Messages:
      375
      Latest: Ink Valve Selonoids CHOCK, Apr 14, 2022
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    13. Platemaking

      Conventional and digital CTP platemaking
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      242
      Messages:
      790
      Latest: Positive plates in Australia Travis Young, May 14, 2022
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    14. DI Presses

      Direct Imaging Offset Printing Presses
      Discussions:
      867
      Messages:
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      Latest: Blanket and Roller Wash_BLITZ Vs VM111 Pablo_G, Apr 26, 2022
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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
      Discussions:
      266
      Messages:
      1,037
      Latest: Imaging oil indigo2015, May 4, 2022
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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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      871
      Messages:
      5,612
      Latest: xpe-09-3022 Erik, Apr 10, 2022
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    2. Xerox Iridesse Digital Presses

      Xerox Iridesse digital production presses
      Discussions:
      5
      Messages:
      19
      Latest: A1-3 tray issues Snebi89, Mar 1, 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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      304
      Messages:
      1,349
      Latest: Versant 3100i feedback Bushyprint, Apr 3, 2022
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    4. Canon imagePRESS Digital Presses

      Canon imagePRESS natural gloss digital press
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      170
      Messages:
      698
      Latest: Image Press C9010VP Error Code E015-0210-05 gavywill, Feb 25, 2022
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    5. Kodak NexPress Digital Presses

      Production digital dry-toner 14x20 color presses
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      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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      36
      Messages:
      83
      Latest: Xeikon 3030 Plus - moving michal, Mar 23, 2020
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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
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      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
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      584
      Messages:
      2,528
      Latest: DOCU250 wont connect, IP address may be invalid? Gourou, Apr 27, 2022
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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:
      340
      Messages:
      1,154
      Latest: Accuriopress c3070l leaving red lines all over the document david11345, Apr 27, 2022
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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:
      142
      Latest: Looking for Xante Ilumina 502 (Or compatible) parts PressingPrints, Mar 4, 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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      Messages:
      404
      Latest: Need recommendation for RIP PressingPrints, Apr 25, 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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      146
      Messages:
      502
      Latest: Seeking recommendations – colour printer for freelance graphic design work floaton, May 18, 2022 at 5:12 AM
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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:
      53
      Messages:
      115
      Latest: Fiery Stuck at Starting... TPC, Nov 15, 2021
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    2. Other RIPs

      Splash, CREO, OEM, software, and other RIPs
      Discussions:
      50
      Messages:
      107
      Latest: Beginners RIP software PressingPrints, Feb 5, 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:
      172
      Latest: need help buying a printer for small business jwheeler, May 5, 2022
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    2. 8 ½ x 11 Color Laser Printers

      Desktop and specialty small-format color laser printers
      Discussions:
      53
      Messages:
      223
      Latest: Oki C612 problem creepycat, Mar 8, 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)
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      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)
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      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:
      448
      Messages:
      1,243
      Latest: problems with roll paper feed on SC P7500 Howler, May 9, 2022
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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
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      111
      Messages:
      308
      Latest: pushed alchohol through to MFC-240C print head but still not printing juntjoo, Apr 18, 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:
      12
      Messages:
      61
      Latest: Impression pressure in Windmill 34x46 getting low for Diecut turbotom1052, Mar 29, 2022
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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:
      2,989
      Messages:
      5,017
      Latest: Presstek 34 spares Moonprinting, May 17, 2022 at 12:02 PM
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    2. Indigo Presses for Sale

      HP Indigo presses, parts, and supplies for sale
      Discussions:
      441
      Messages:
      953
      Latest: HP Indigo Label Press ws6800 JRK, May 7, 2022
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    3. Finishing Equipment for sale

      Trimmers, cutters, folders, scoring machines, mailing equipment, and coating equipment wanted and for sale.
      Discussions:
      839
      Messages:
      1,247
      Latest: Plockmatic 500 Professional Booklet Maker+Trimmer+SquareBack in NJ OkiTech, Apr 16, 2022
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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:
      416
      Messages:
      731
      Latest: Esko CDI Spark XT 4835 - Optics 40 -For Sale Atanas DIkov, May 22, 2022 at 1:07 PM
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    5. Color Laser Printers & Copiers for sale

      Color copiers and production color laser printers for sale.
      Discussions:
      522
      Messages:
      855
      Latest: Xante Ilumina > OKI C9650 Envelope Printing System in NJ, meter 6,500 pages OkiTech, Apr 16, 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:
      258
      Messages:
      362
      Latest: Xaar printheads online Janakiraman, Apr 4, 2022
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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:
      489
      Messages:
      675
      Latest: Fiery Impose License Seth Bensusen, Apr 26, 2022
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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:
      112
      Latest: Laptop and handheld labeler Panduit LS8EQ printing issue zillah, Feb 28, 2022
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    2. Layout, graphics, and prepress Software

      DTP, vector and raster Graphics software, and prepress software.
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      Messages:
      326
      Latest: software for assortment headers 11x17 hollywood77, Apr 23, 2022
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    3. Color Management

      Color profiling , custom profiles, and software and hardware color management issues.
      Discussions:
      71
      Messages:
      207
      Latest: A few questions on Eizo ColorNavigator 7 rbanks8, May 3, 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:
      714
      Messages:
      1,782
      Latest: Looking to print my own HQ vinyl stickers Fast Stickers, Apr 26, 2022
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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:
      197
      Messages:
      803
      Latest: Essential Tools for Pen Printing Hansenguo, Sep 17, 2021
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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: Telegram Group Lucas Weizenmann, Apr 15, 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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      Latest: Cyan overhang DanRemaley, Mar 1, 2020
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