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:
      630
      Messages:
      4,015
      Latest: SM52 4+L insufisance of compressed air Diagramamen, Jul 23, 2018
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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:
      1,521
      Messages:
      9,810
      Latest: SRK SVT error CHOCK, Aug 20, 2018 at 8:00 AM
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    3. Komori Printing Presses

      Komori Printing Press Forum - Komori Lithrone, Spica, Sprint
      Discussions:
      611
      Messages:
      3,850
      Latest: Tresu chamber not draining CHOCK, Aug 10, 2018
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    4. Ryobi Printing Presses

      Ryobi Printing Press Forum
      Discussions:
      335
      Messages:
      1,830
      Latest: Ryobi 3304HA will stop for no reason CHOCK, Aug 6, 2018
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    5. KBA Printing Presses

      KBA Printing Press Forum - KBA Genius, Performa, Rapida
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      92
      Messages:
      386
      Latest: Help identifying KBA issue jwe, Aug 15, 2018 at 4:05 PM
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    6. Man Roland Printing Presses

      MAN Roland Printing Press Forum
      Discussions:
      173
      Messages:
      803
      Latest: Man Roland 306 L error CHOCK, Aug 2, 2018
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    7. Mitsubishi Printing Presses

      Mitsubishi Printing Press Forum
      Discussions:
      34
      Messages:
      109
      Latest: Water Dripping turbotom1052, Jul 13, 2018
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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:
      796
      Messages:
      4,324
      Latest: Looking for Heidelberg Wiring Diagram for GTO 52-2 (Printmaster) Year 2003 CHOCK, Aug 18, 2018 at 1:34 PM
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    9. Ink

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

      Coated and uncoated papers for offset printing.
      Discussions:
      54
      Messages:
      276
      Latest: Water-proof paper? Alp, Jul 11, 2018
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    11. UV

      Discussion of UV Offset Printing Issues, Equipment, Tips & Tricks
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      87
      Messages:
      307
      Latest: A4 UV printer for phone cases? ChunYuQiuFeng, Aug 20, 2018 at 5:29 AM
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    12. Web-Presses

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

      Conventional and digital CTP platemaking
      Discussions:
      183
      Messages:
      573
      Latest: Question about JT Direct Inkjet Metal Plates ARIF IMAM, Jul 31, 2018
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    14. DI Presses

      Direct Imaging Offset Printing Presses
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      828
      Messages:
      4,843
      Latest: Is it still possible to sell DI? Risu, Aug 2, 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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      201
      Messages:
      679
      Latest: Indigo eating blankets John in New York, Aug 7, 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
      Discussions:
      797
      Messages:
      5,282
      Latest: Port Number (IGen Creo) VIBGIYOR, Aug 9, 2018
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    2. Xerox Digital Presses

      Xerox digital production presses such as the new Color 800/1000 digital press
      Discussions:
      270
      Messages:
      1,197
      Latest: Xerox 800 doesn't print, shows on hold (freeze) Shawn, Jul 23, 2018
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    3. Canon imagePRESS Digital Presses

      Canon imagePRESS natural gloss digital press
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      161
      Messages:
      662
      Latest: Anyone Using an imagePress 10000? FFR428, Aug 4, 2018
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    4. Kodak NexPress Digital Presses

      Production digital dry-toner 14x20 color presses
      Discussions:
      42
      Messages:
      122
      Latest: Experience with Reconditioned Nexpress? Hakeem, Aug 11, 2018
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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.
      Discussions:
      36
      Messages:
      97
      Latest: Customer Color Proofs Printer101, Jun 25, 2018
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    7. MGI Digital Presses

      MGI Digital Presses such as the Meteor
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      18
      Messages:
      85
      Latest: Meteor DP 60 Report Code C3904 Garth, Aug 4, 2018
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    8. Other Digital Presses

      Other Production Digital Presses
      Discussions:
      112
      Messages:
      363
      Latest: Bizhuh C500 grain dots Biggs, Aug 2, 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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      240
      Messages:
      921
      Latest: What medium-duty digital press to buy? Chanio Beila, Jul 1, 2018
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    2. Xerox Color Laser Printers & Color Copiers

      Discussion specific to Xerox DocuColor copiers and multifunction printers
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      540
      Messages:
      2,338
      Latest: Xerox Phaser 7800 dx - good printer for 300 gsm auto duplexing? Or something else? Sorenix, Jul 27, 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
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      307
      Messages:
      960
      Latest: Bizhub 283, how to batch copy with a scan uncle_dzuga, Aug 20, 2018 at 7:08 AM
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    4. Xante Color Laser Printers

      Xante Illumina Digital Color Printers (known for printing ability on heavy stocks)
      Discussions:
      17
      Messages:
      83
      Latest: Xante Ilumina - Use OKI Fuser PrintFlyer, Aug 20, 2018 at 4:48 PM
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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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      97
      Messages:
      367
      Latest: Ricoh Developer - Where to buy? Kringle, Jul 31, 2018
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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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      123
      Messages:
      423
      Latest: OKI compatible toner TheRailwayCat, Aug 9, 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
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      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
      Discussions:
      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)
      Discussions:
      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:
      382
      Messages:
      1,079
      Latest: Epson Surecolor P9000 and single cut Daniel B., Aug 10, 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:
      48
      Messages:
      125
      Latest: Printing using pigment ink onto archive paper or photo paper James Frederick, Aug 20, 2018 at 11:41 AM
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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:
      2,613
      Messages:
      4,380
      Latest: Ryobi 3404 DI FOR SALE Dan Mast, Aug 13, 2018
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    2. Indigo Presses for Sale

      HP Indigo presses, parts, and supplies for sale
      Discussions:
      281
      Messages:
      552
      Latest: Hp Indigo WS 4050 terrymcv, Aug 6, 2018
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    3. Finishing Equipment for sale

      Trimmers, cutters, folders, scoring machines, mailing equipment, and coating equipment wanted and for sale.
      Discussions:
      668
      Messages:
      969
      Latest: Screen PT-R 4300-E, Year 2008 acsdiffusionsa, Aug 3, 2018
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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:
      332
      Messages:
      571
      Latest: Looking to buy Kodak Magnus VLF CTP Heios, Aug 20, 2018 at 2:09 PM
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    5. Color Laser Printers & Copiers for sale

      Color copiers and production color laser printers for sale.
      Discussions:
      483
      Messages:
      774
      Latest: KM 1050 for parts +low click KM's Risu, Aug 2, 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:
      210
      Messages:
      299
      Latest: Selling a Compress IUV-600s 4 Color Printer! AVelasquez18, Aug 7, 2018
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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:
      370
      Messages:
      490
      Latest: Ink Formulation v.4 Manufacturing Platanz, Aug 9, 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:
      88
      Messages:
      301
      Latest: Variable Data Digital Printing hapy80, Aug 15, 2018 at 2:30 AM
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    3. Color Management

      Color profiling , custom profiles, and software and hardware color management issues.
      Discussions:
      63
      Messages:
      185
      Latest: Striped halftone printing JstnPwll, Apr 27, 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:
      649
      Messages:
      1,616
      Latest: Intec cp2020 vs. oki?? Sorenix, Aug 10, 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:
      43
      Messages:
      78
      Latest: UV offset printer looking job ARTENGO, May 18, 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:
      189
      Messages:
      772
      Latest: Stickers with several printing options Gurukrupa Printwell, Aug 11, 2018
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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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      40
      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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