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:
      884
      Messages:
      5,646
      Latest: I want a B2 size 4-5 colour offset press amir norozi, May 2, 2025
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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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      2,592
      Messages:
      17,903
      Latest: Heidelberg 2005 Heidelberg 74- 2 colour junker1984, May 16, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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    3. Komori Printing Presses

      Komori Printing Press Forum - Komori Lithrone, Spica, Sprint
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      786
      Messages:
      4,771
      Latest: Ink key cleaning Mike Cline, May 15, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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    4. Ryobi Printing Presses

      Ryobi Printing Press Forum
      Discussions:
      458
      Messages:
      2,438
      Latest: Ink Volume Setter Installation Manual needed.... Martin Mueller, Apr 30, 2025
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    5. KBA Printing Presses

      KBA Printing Press Forum - KBA Genius, Performa, Rapida
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      156
      Messages:
      659
      Latest: KBA performa 74-5-L Mo-Ali, May 7, 2025
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    6. Man Roland Printing Presses

      MAN Roland Printing Press Forum
      Discussions:
      451
      Messages:
      3,138
      Latest: Roland 202 TOB vs Komori GS 228 shreyanshd70, May 16, 2025 at 1:10 AM
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    7. Mitsubishi Printing Presses

      Mitsubishi Printing Press Forum
      Discussions:
      43
      Messages:
      140
      Latest: Difference between QAPC and APC Adil, Jul 31, 2024
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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:
      876
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      4,742
      Latest: help on an ancient harris offset press Jack liston, May 5, 2025
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    9. Ink

      Offset printing inks
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      Messages:
      473
      Latest: INX Tlang, Feb 19, 2025
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    10. Offset Papers & Stocks

      Coated and uncoated papers for offset printing.
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      63
      Messages:
      332
      Latest: guillotina Polar 115 CF CHOCK, Oct 2, 2024
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    11. UV

      Discussion of UV Offset Printing Issues, Equipment, Tips & Tricks
      Discussions:
      136
      Messages:
      452
      Latest: Streaks in Print / Patchy Print Adil, May 7, 2025
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    12. Web-Presses

      Web-fed Offset Presses
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      116
      Messages:
      422
      Latest: Contiweb dryer MRTYMM, May 15, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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    13. Platemaking

      Conventional and digital CTP platemaking
      Discussions:
      268
      Messages:
      877
      Latest: Kodak platemaking problem carlossc73, Apr 26, 2025
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    14. DI Presses

      Direct Imaging Offset Printing Presses
      Discussions:
      883
      Messages:
      5,134
      Latest: Error QM DI sean crawford, May 3, 2025
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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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      343
      Messages:
      1,380
      Latest: HP indigo PIP shiggy, Apr 25, 2025
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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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      882
      Messages:
      5,692
      Latest: iGEN 5 lines on print Milo Wilson, Feb 13, 2025
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    2. Xerox Iridesse Digital Presses

      Xerox Iridesse digital production presses
      Discussions:
      8
      Messages:
      26
      Latest: Toner Xerox Color 800/1000 or Xerox Iridesse Quasar1975, Apr 25, 2024
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    3. Xerox Digital Presses

      Xerox digital production presses such as the Color 800/1000 digital presses and Versant digital presses
      Discussions:
      333
      Messages:
      1,434
      Latest: Recommendations for a Reliable Photo Scanning Service? masonjackson, Apr 8, 2025
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    4. Canon imagePRESS Digital Presses

      Canon imagePRESS natural gloss digital press
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      174
      Messages:
      703
      Latest: E500-0005-05 Per Ibenfeldt Nilsen, Apr 10, 2025
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    5. Kodak NexPress Digital Presses

      Production digital dry-toner 14x20 color presses
      Discussions:
      43
      Messages:
      119
      Latest: I am looking for consumables for the kodak Nexpress sx3300 wayne said, Jan 10, 2025
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    6. Océ Digital Presses

      Océ VarioPrint, ColorStream, and VarioStream digital presses
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      34
      Messages:
      78
      Latest: Need recommendations for a unique printer use Robert Hazlewood, Jul 3, 2023
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    7. Xeikon Digital Presses

      Web fed electro-photographic dry toner based imaging presses.
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      42
      Messages:
      100
      Latest: CX300 Wire Cleaning.. Larsenio, Jan 30, 2025
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    8. MGI Digital Presses

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

      Other Production Digital Presses
      Discussions:
      135
      Messages:
      443
      Latest: Dirty Background on Ricoh Pro C5100 and C7100 ARSLAN, Apr 7, 2025
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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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      249
      Messages:
      949
      Latest: Interested by Canon C10000VP Jan Wynen, Aug 9, 2024
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    2. Xerox Color Laser Printers & Color Copiers

      Discussion specific to Xerox DocuColor copiers and multifunction printers
      Discussions:
      605
      Messages:
      2,591
      Latest: Phaser 7800 3rd DPI Value Phaser, Jan 26, 2025
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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:
      358
      Messages:
      1,222
      Latest: Upgrade 3070 to 4070? DigitalColorGraphics, May 15, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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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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      32
      Messages:
      173
      Latest: OKI ES9431 - Faded Print Problem Nicky G., Jan 24, 2025
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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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      128
      Messages:
      432
      Latest: Issue when printing 350gsm SRA3 sheets ARSLAN, Apr 7, 2025
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    6. Other Color Laser Printers & Color Copiers

      Discussion of other production color laser printes, copiers, and production multifunction devices.
      Discussions:
      159
      Messages:
      553
      Latest: Anyone Tried OrcaSlicers? Thoughts on Performance & Features? masonjackson, Feb 28, 2025
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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:
      56
      Messages:
      121
      Latest: DC 252 Printing Error Doug Terrell, Apr 3, 2025
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    2. Other RIPs

      Splash, CREO, OEM, software, and other RIPs
      Discussions:
      54
      Messages:
      122
      Latest: Harlequin Mitsubishi SDP-RIP v6 installer needed Martin Mueller, Oct 29, 2024
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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:
      54
      Messages:
      188
      Latest: Printing outside the margins with a Fuji Xerox C5005 Paul Kellner, Nov 13, 2024
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    2. 8 ½ x 11 Color Laser Printers

      Desktop and specialty small-format color laser printers
      Discussions:
      54
      Messages:
      232
      Latest: Desperately need help with my OKI printer EliaAlexsta, Apr 10, 2024
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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:
      477
      Messages:
      1,300
      Latest: How to solve (STATUS_FTA+24) //exceed time limit, re-entry code Golfred, Mar 22, 2025
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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:
      49
      Messages:
      120
      Latest: fuji image hunter Software Peter Addison, Feb 24, 2025
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    3. Small Format Inkjet Printers

      13" carriage and smaller inkjet / giclee printers
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      116
      Messages:
      320
      Latest: How do snowbirds protect Epson printers from freezing? Biggs, Oct 9, 2024
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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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      52
      Messages:
      133
      Latest: Inkjet paper similar to ILFORD Multigrade FB Warmtone Semmimatt kihot, Apr 26, 2024
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  9. Digital Duplicator Forum

    Ink based digital duplicators

    1. Digital Duplicators

      Low-cost per print digital duplicators
      Discussions:
      25
      Messages:
      76
      Latest: Ginkwraps.com is looking for a reliable duplicator jwheeler, Mar 31, 2025
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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:
      65
      Latest: Heidelberg Windmill Gripper Bar Adjustment Tools Michael Rylander, Feb 16, 2025
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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:
      3,150
      Messages:
      5,338
      Latest: Used 1998 Komori 440+CX (440RP+CCX) Electronix.pe, May 7, 2025
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    2. Indigo Presses for Sale

      HP Indigo presses, parts, and supplies for sale
      Discussions:
      472
      Messages:
      1,047
      Latest: imaging oil shiggy, May 14, 2025 at 5:25 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:
      966
      Messages:
      1,468
      Latest: Ribbon 60 trustprint, May 9, 2025
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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:
      466
      Messages:
      823
      Latest: X-rite IntelliTrax colour management system for SALE hold_my_beer, May 14, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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    5. Color Laser Printers & Copiers for sale

      Color copiers and production color laser printers for sale.
      Discussions:
      547
      Messages:
      912
      Latest: XANTE EN/PRESS Envelope Print System, meter 6K. In New Jersey OkiTech, Apr 23, 2025
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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:
      271
      Messages:
      382
      Latest: Vutek ultravu 2360 and 2600EC spare parts MAGW, Dec 11, 2024
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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:
      521
      Messages:
      774
      Latest: Trotec Speedy 400 Laser Engraver / Cutter with Accessories Stelvio, Apr 1, 2025
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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:
      37
      Messages:
      115
      Latest: Printer WiFi Connection Drops Rizzo, Mar 6, 2025
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    2. Layout, graphics, and prepress Software

      DTP, vector and raster Graphics software, and prepress software.
      Discussions:
      102
      Messages:
      340
      Latest: Updating Imposition software from Dynastrip amir norozi, Nov 29, 2024
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    3. Color Management

      Color profiling , custom profiles, and software and hardware color management issues.
      Discussions:
      77
      Messages:
      218
      Latest: Color Management Issues with GMG ColorServer Biggs, Oct 5, 2024
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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:
      750
      Messages:
      1,850
      Latest: Question regarding printing solutions Adil, Jan 19, 2025
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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:
      58
      Messages:
      113
      Latest: Offset Sheetfed Pressman Opportunity (2nd Shift) Michal Fineman, Jan 4, 2024
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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:
      199
      Messages:
      811
      Latest: What would I require? jwheeler, Nov 15, 2024
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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:
      220
      Latest: press inspector & evaluator print plus, Jul 19, 2023
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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: Dislike Button Color Printing Forum Admin, Mar 5, 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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      89
      Latest: Cyan overhang DanRemaley, Mar 1, 2020
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